May 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 MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 AT 7:00 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.  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.

 

4.  VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

        A.  PERSONNEL MATTER PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.02 (A) (1) RE:  FIRE CHIEF RESIGNATION.

 

5.  PUBLIC SESSION

        A.  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON FIRE CHIEF RESIGNATION.

 

6.   DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF     

      AND OTHER TEMPORARY PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS.

 

7.  BUDGET DISCUSSION

 

8.  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 1^ST  DAY OF MAY, 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

Special Board Meeting

May 2, 2011

 

 

The May 2, 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, Mewryn Fish and Loran DeWitt were present.  Confirmation of a quorum was established.  Chief Troy Maloney and Deputy Chief Carol Lewis and fire fighters Ryan Turner, Kevin Marie, Lucas Guy were present.  Also present was Bob Filley

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None

 

Brian made a motion to go into executive session and Merwyn seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

 

PUBLIC MEETING

Chief Troy Maloney notified the Linden Fire District Fire Board of his resignation, as he is taking a position as Assistant Fire Chief at Lakeside Fire Department.  Loran made a motion to accept his resignation, and Brian seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. 

 

There was discussion on his last day of employment.  Kay made a motion to accept May 20^th, 2011 as his last day, and Brian seconded the motion.  Kay and Brian voted yes.  Paul, Merwyn and Loran voted against. 

 

Discussion:  Loran stated we need to get things going with the new Interim Chief.  Merwyn agreed.   Brian felt we needed him for day to day operations.  Paul made a motion to stay until May 7, 2011 however receive wages through May 20, 2011, and Loran seconded the motion.  Paul, Loran and Merwyn vote yes.  Kay and Brian voted against.

 

There was discussion on a recommendation from Chief Troy Maloney for Captain Eric Anderson as Interim Chief.  There would be a temporary assignment of a Captain, and Engineer.  The firefighter would be filled from the reserve pool.    The Interim Chief would make these temporary assignments, then reevaluate after 90 days with the satisfaction of both Interim Chief and the Fire Board.    If Interim Chief Anderson felt at that time he would like the Chief’s position, then a testing process would be performed for the Captain position, and Engineer position.  The Firefighter position will be filled with the reserves at this time, and a decision to fill that position will be made at a later date.  Interim Chief would be paid the same amount to end Chief Maloney’s contract.  Interim Chief Anderson would take that position May 8, 2011.   Loran made a motion to accept these changes as discussed, and Kay seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. 

 

The board offered this Interim Chief position with the agreement of items discussed to Eric Anderson and he accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

BUDGET DISCUSSION

 

Paul stated that the board tenatively set the date of June 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM for a community meeting to discuss future budget issues.  Notices will be posted with the exact date and time.  He would like to strive to keep the Linden Fire District, even if taxes need to be raised to keep afloat.  Brian agreed and stated not to lower taxes that there are liabilities.  Loran reiterated that we have a higher levy because our tax base is low with little commercial property.  Kay felt it was important to have full time personnel especially for medical calls with the quick response time, that lives could be saved.  Merwyn stated that he is a strong advocate of the fire department because the department saved his home many years ago.  He serves on the board to support the fire department.  Brian mentioned that in the next few years the fire service will change and we need to be prepared for those changes.  Paul felt we should not take the budget down too low, as the following year if an increase is needed, we can only increase by 8% .  It was recommended that we have our insurance agent attend the community meeting to discuss the ISO rating and insurance rates.

 

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Carol Lewis, Deputy Chief

      Linden Fire District

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 MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011 AT 7:00 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.  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.

 

4.  VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

        A.  PERSONNEL MATTER PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.02 (A) (1) RE:  FIRE CHIEF RESIGNATION AND DATE OF RESIGNATION.

 

5.  PUBLIC SESSION

        A.  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON FIRE CHIEF RESIGNATION AND DATE OF RESIGNATION.

 

6.  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 8^TH   DAY OF MAY, 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

Special Board Meeting

May 9, 2011

 

 

The May 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, Brian Shields, Mewryn Fish and Loran DeWitt were present.  Confirmation of a quorum was established.  Chief Troy Maloney and Carol Lewis were also present.

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None

 

Brian made a motion to go into executive session and Merwyn seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

 

PUBLIC MEETING

Chief Troy Maloney stated he would like to terminate his contract as of May 7, 2011.  Loran made a motion to accept this termination of Chief’s contract as of May 7, 2011 and Merwyn seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.  The board thanked Chief Maloney for his service at Linden Fire District, and gave good wishes for his new adventure at Lakeside Fire Department.

 

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Carol Lewis, Deputy Chief

      Linden Fire District