FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5 MASON COUNTY

Chairperson Griffey called the meeting of January 11, 2006 to order at 10 A.M. Present were Commissioners Taylor and Huff and Chief Knight.

The minutes of the meeting of December 20^th, 2005 were read. Motion made by Taylor and second by Griffey to approve the minutes as read.

The minutes of the meeting of December 28^th, 2005 were read. Motion made by Taylor and second by Griffey to approve the minutes as read.

Chairperson Griffey welcomed new Commissioner Huff and Assistant Chief Jeff Cowan. Commissioner Huff stated he was glad to be here and he had goals for his tenure of Improving Planning and Customer Service.

Correspondence: A letter sent to Mason County Fire District 2 was read. A letter from Mason County DEM was read.

Assistant Chief Tim McKern prepared an activity report on 2005 responses.

General Information: Chief Knight introduced Assistant Chief Cowan. Chief Knight read a short BIO on him.

A discussion about promoting Assistant Chief Tim McKern to salary schedule B. He was on schedule D.

A motion by Huff to Promote Assistant Chief McKern to salary schedule B effective January 1, 2006. Second by Taylor. Motion carried unanimously.

Chief Reviewed the “Want List Planning Process”. This process will use our leadership meetings as a forum. Commissioner Huff asked about the Community involvement in a similar process.

Chief handed out a revised Elected Officials List.

Business for Considerations:

Election of Chairperson: Commissioner Taylor nominated Commissioner Griffey for Chair. Second by Huff. Motion carried unanimously.

Election of Vice Chairperson: Commissioner Huff nominated Commissioner Taylor for Vice Chair. Second by Griffey. Motion carried unanimously

BVFF – Moved to Next Meeting

The vouchers were reviewed. Motion made by Taylor and seconded by Huff to approve for payment vouchers #21388 through and including #21421 in the amount of $42,011.95 for Operations. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Taylor cautioned Commissioner Huff not to talk to each other outside of this open meeting.

Public Suggestion and Comment:

Tom Brokaw asked about last years budget and how did it end up? Chief Knight informed him that reports have not arrived from County yet.

Paul Andrews asked about replacement of Medic Units. FF Dan Griffey voiced his concern that the current units are tired and have high mileage. He also stated the replacement is in crisis status as he can see it.

FF Dan Griffey asked about the involvement of the 12 paid staff in selecting new units. Chief Knight reported the “Want List Process” is open to all members.

FF Dan Griffey talked about the centering up of Medic 54. Commissioner Taylor asked how many times do you center up? In addition Commissioner Huff asked about call volume by times and location. 

Paul Andrews asked about the hiring process of the new Assistant Chief. The concern was the communication by which this occurred. Lengthy discussion about previous minutes and commissioners involvement in the hiring process.

Paul Andrews asked about a new tender planned. The planning process will bring this forward.

The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:05 A.M. until next regular meeting scheduled for January 25, 2006 at 10 A.M.

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Chairperson Del Griffey                        Commissioner Tom Taylor

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Commissioner Chuck Huff                      Recording Secretary Donna M. Clark