Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Alpine Fire District and to the general public that the Alpine Fire District will hold a meeting open to the public on the date mentioned in this notice at the Alpine Fire Station. The District Board may go into executive on any agenda item, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (3) for legal advice with the district’s attorney or matters as set forth in the agenda item. The District Board or other participants may attend by teleconference. The following topics and any variables thereto, will be subject to the Boards consideration, discussion, approval, or other action. All items are set for possible action.
October 21, 2018
MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 25, 2017 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD REGULAR MEETING.
ROLL CALL 10:30AM
1.CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting was called to order at 10:30am.
2.ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Present: Tom White, Lavon Martin, Tony Pellegrino, via phone Linda Fite.
Also Present: Chief Noth.
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Member Pellegrino made a motion to accept the agenda and Member Martin second. Approved.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.
Member Pellegrino made a motion to approve the September 20, 2017 minutes as written and Member Martin second. Approved.
5.CALL TO THE PUBLIC.
Kay Ramsey loves her fire department.
6.REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
- DISCUSSION/ACTION:FINANCIAL REPORT
Bank of the West:$4,728.56
General Operating:$43,524.04
Total:$48,252.60
Monies were transferred from the B of W account to the GO account to offset costs associated with the AFG grant. There is still 3 invoices we are waiting for payment on from the state of Arizona for fire responses (Goodwin, Desolation and Transformer Fires) Member Martin wanted to really thank Debbie Hooper for a great job on her financial packet that she prepares for the board every month. Member Fite made the motion to accept the Financial Report and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
- DISCUSSION/ACTION:FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
Chief Noth gave a report on the number of responses for the month of September (14 total). VFA Grant has been completely wrapped up and all reimbursement checks have been received. AFG Grant is still right on schedule and we should be receiving the second half of our equipment that we ordered, once the order is complete we will submit for the final payment for the grant reimbursement. An update was given on the current status of radio equipment and the need for replacement in the near future. Chief Noth spoke with Sup. Shamley and he was told that there was some funding that had been allocated for thinning of right-of-way in and around county roads. Miscellaneous information was the Fire Prevention Day at the Alpine School and the Firefighter Appreciation Day at the Alpine Community Center where Joe Warne was selected as the Fireman of the Year. Member Martin made a motion to accept the Chiefs Report and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
7.OLD BUSINESS:
8.DISCUSSION: Progress of New Engine.
Chief Noth gave a report that we had a small mechanical issue with the old engine and it delayed the exchange. The problem had been fixed and the guys were on their way to Utah to make the delivery and pick up the new truck. Discussion Only.
9.DISCUSSION/ACTION: Training Policy Review. Board will review Training Committee recommendations for changes to the policy. Tabled from last meeting.
Chief Noth gave the board a copy of the updated training policy with the corrections he was asked to make from the September meeting. The meals and mileage rates were discussed as to the origin and Chief Noth explained that it was very consistent with State Forestry rates.The board thanked the staff that were part of the committee assigned to policy change and Member Pellegrino made a motion to accept the new training policy and Member Martin second. Approved.
10.NEW BUSINESS:
11.DISCUSSION/ACTION: Engagement Letter for Financial Review.
Member Martin requested that the Chief and Board Chairman sign the letter. Member Martin made the motion to hire Accounting Professionals, LLC for the districts annual financial review and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
12.DISCUSSION/ACTION: SET DATE AND TIME FOR THE NOVEMBERMEETING.
Member Pellegrino made a motion for the November meeting to be held on November 29, 2017 at 10:30am and Member Martin second. Approved.
13. DISCUSSION: ESTABLISH AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NOVEMBERMEETING.
Nutrioso Management Agreement
VFA Grant submission
AFDA Conference attendance
Training Agreement/Contract
14.ADJOURNMENT.
Member Martin made a motion to adjourn and Member Pellegrino second. Approved. 11:20am.
15.If any disabled persons require any special accommodations, please contact the Alpine Fire District prior to the Board Meeting and we will assist you however we can. (928) 339-4814