February 2011

NOTICE  OF  PUBLIC  MEETING  OF  THE

LINDEN  VOLUNTEER  FIRE  DISTRICT

 

 

PURSUANT TO THE A.R.S. 38-431.02, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE LINDEN FIRE DISTRICT AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE BOARD WILL HOLD A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE LINDEN FIRE STATION, LOCATED AT 6884 ARIZONA HIGHWAY 260, LINDEN, ARIZONA.  THE BOARD MAY VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHICH WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS CERTAIN MATTERS AS INDICATED ON THE AGENDA.

 

THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

1.   CALL TO ORDER.  (PAUL WYATT)

 

2.   ROLL CALL AND CONFIRMATION OF A QUORUM.  (CAROL LEWIS)

 

3.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 12, 2011.

 

4.  CALL TO THE PUBLIC.

     CONSIDERATION AND LIMITED DISCUSSION OF COMMENTS AND

     COMPLAINTS FROM THE PUBLIC.  THOSE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE

     BOARD NEED NOT REQUEST PERMISSION IN ADVANCE.  ACTION TO BE

     TAKEN AS A RESULT OF PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO

      DIRECTING THE STAFF TO STUDY THE MATTER OR RESCHEDULING

     THE MATTER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AT A LATER DATE.

 

5.  FINANCIAL REPORT:

     A.  COUNTY TREASURERS REPORT

     B.  WARRANTS SIGNED

     C.  LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 

6.  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON ELECTIONS FOR LINDEN FIRE

     DISTRICT FIRE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND FIRE BOARD CLERK.

 

7.  CHIEF'S REPORT

      A.  MONTHLY CALL OUTS

      B.  EXPENSE OF AUTOMATIC AID

      C.  QUARTERLY TRAINING UPDATE

      D.  RESPONSE IN TIMBERLAND ACRES

     

8.  BOARD MEMBER REPORT

 

9.  ADJOURNMENT

 

 

A COPY OF AGENDA BACKGROUND MATERIAL (WITH EXCEPTION OF MATERIAL RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS) IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE LINDEN FIRE STATION, 6884 ARIZONA HIGHWAY 260 LINDEN, ARIZONA.  ANY AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING AT THE LINDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT.

 

 

 

DATED THIS 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.

 

CAROL LEWIS, DEPUTY CHIEF

LINDEN FIRE DISTRICT

 

 

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, by contacting Carol Lewis at 928-537-1101.  Request should be made at least 24 hours in advance to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

 

LINDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Regular Board Meeting

February 9, 2011

 

 

The February 9, 2011 Board Meeting of the Linden Fire District was called to order by the Board Chairman Paul Wyatt. 

 

Roll was called and Board Members Paul Wyatt, Kay Perkins, Brian Shields, Merwyn Fish and Loran DeWitt were present.  Confirmation of a quorum was established.  Chief Troy Maloney and Deputy Chief Carol Lewis were present.

 

The minutes of the January 12, 2011 Board Meeting were sent to the board members and Paul asked if there were any corrections or additions to them.  Merwyn made a motion to accept the minutes as written, and Kay seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the minutes were approved and accepted as written.

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Bob Filley has concerns, as he was informed that the Timberland Acres Substation was being closed.  Chief Maloney reported that Engine 721 does not pass a pump test, and there is not an adequate crew, so it will only be used for defensive fire protection, and medical calls.  Timberland Acres firefighters can respond.  Bob felt the residents at Timberland Acres need to be informed of the changes.  Paul asked that this discussion be put on the agenda for next months board meeting.  Chief Maloney stated that it is on this months agenda under the Chiefs report.  Paul thanked Bob for his concerns and this will be discussed further at the next board meeting.         

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Carol reported the balance to date in Navajo County –Wells Fargo, National Bank of Arizona (payroll) and the Contingency Fund.   Each board member was given a copy of each bank register with receipts available.  Copies of the monthly reports with the bank statement registers and all financial transactions, minutes and agenda were in the board members packets sent to them the week prior to the board meeting.  Receipts of all financial transactions were available for the board members to review and warrants were signed. 

 

Carol reported on the bills in the Senate and the House that affect the Fire Districts. 

 

BOARD ELECTIONS FOR CHAIRMAN AND CLERK

Merwyn made a motion to nominate Paul Wyatt for another term as Linden Fire District Board Chairman and Loran seconded the motion.  Brian Shields mentioned he would like to nominate Merwyn Fish.  There was a motion on the floor for Paul Wyatt to serve as Board Chairman for another term.  The vote was unanimous, and the motion carried for Paul Wyatt to remain as Board Chairman for the Linden Fire District.

 

There was a question on duties of the clerk and Carol reported that the Board Clerk takes responsibility of the Chairman when the Chairman is absent.  The Board Clerk also is Chairman for the Linden Fire District Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, and the Linden Fire District Pension and Benefit Plan.  Merwyn made a motion to have Brian Shields remain as Clerk of the Linden Fire District Board, and Kay seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

CHIEF'S REPORT

      A.  Call outs:  33 total:  EMS  - 12,   MVA’s – 3, Other (public assist) – 9, Fire – 9  (2 Automatic Aid with Show Low and White Mountain Lake). 

      B.  Chief Maloney presented the figures of a 6 month study of Automatic Aid.  With 18 responses it totaled $983.  This was an average of 1 hour @ $54.00 for personnel.  He felt it would be approximately $2000 annually.  Kay asked about wear and tear of equipment, fuel, etc.  Chief Maloney did not have that information, however Chief Maloney felt we get 3 times more than we give.

      C.  Quarterly Training.  Chief reported that the department participated in the multi-company mock incident training  in January.  All our crews and reserves participated.  Loran asked if there was a training officer.  Chief stated that it is committee driven with Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs with the assistance of the Training Officer from Show Low, Clay Wood.  All agencies with the Automatic Aid will receive the same training and work together.

      D.  Chief reported that according to the ISO rating, the rating is determined by water supply not equipment nor manpower.  This will be addressed at the next board meeting regarding the Timberland Acres Substation.

      E.  The alternator in Engine 711 is being replaced.

 

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORT

None at this time.

 

 

There being no further business at this time, Loran made a motion to adjourn and Brian seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Carol Lewis, Deputy Chief

      Linden Fire District