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 17, 2018
MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD REGULAR MEETING.
ROLL CALL 10:30AM
1.CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting was called to order at 10:34 am.
2.ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Present: Tom White, Linda Fite, Tony Pellegrino, Lavon Martin and Mike Cox (via phone))
Also Present: Chief Noth.
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Member Martin made the motion to approve the agenda and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 16, 2017 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.
Member Cox had a correction to the description of the minutes. “Agenda for” changed to “Minutes from”. Member Cox made the motion the motion to accept the minutes with the changes and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
5.CALL TO THE PUBLIC.
Kay Ramsey wanted say how much she loves her fire department.
6.REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
- DISCUSSION/ACTION:FINANCIAL REPORT
Bank of the West:$8,461.56
General Operating:$48,354.83
Total:$56,816.39
Treasurer Martin explained that we are in good shape with our account event though the amounts were a little lower than what the board would probably like to see. Recent payments that were made on behalf of the AFG Grant set us back $32,000.00. Reimbursement has been submitted and there is usually 3 week timeframe. Additional monies to come in are from the Goodwin Fire and a recent wildland assignment to Oregon. Bank of the West received additional monies thanks to the Bush Valley Craft Club donation and a very successful bake sale over the Labor Day weekend.
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 calls for the month of August and an update on grants. The VFA grant is now 100% complete and the reimbursement check had been received. AFD Grant: The thermal cameras had been received and paid for and we were awaiting reimbursement for that purchase before we ordered the extrication equipment portion of that grant. Chief Noth offered a demonstration of the cameras at next months meeting. Apache County’s 911 system was discussed as to what is currently going on and the engineers office is hoping to have our area complete by December. Chief Noth talked about Nutrioso issues and the first being the idea of a green waste burn pit. USFS made it sound complicated to establish a burn pit with regulations and restrictions. Speed limit issue is not a fire district problem and therefore it needs to be taken up with the state. Chief Noth also explained the possibility of moving NFD’s repeater to a more sensible area that would better serve the district. Member Pellegrino asked about training and use of the thermal cameras. Member Fite stated she was in attendance at the County BOS meeting when they adopted the FF of the year resolution. Member Martin made the motion to accept the Chiefs Report and Member Fite second. Approved.
7.OLD BUSINESS:
8.DISCUSSION: Progress of New Engine.
Chief Noth advised the board that all of the necessary paperwork had been taken care of and we were waiting on the logistics of making the physical trade of the two engines. Discussion Only.
9.DISCUSSION: Az State Fire School Report.
Chief Noth gave a report from AZ State Fire School. Chief Noth, Captain Covert and Michael Bennett attended this year and Chief Noth and Captain Covert took a class on Adaptive Leadership and Lessons learned from Gettysburg. It was great class and the take away was certainly lessons that you can apply to everyday situations in the fire service. Mike took a class on Fire Hydraulics, which was essentially a class on how to flow water and calculate pump pressure and estimate flow rates. Discussion Only.
10.NEW BUSINESS:
11.DISCUSSION/ACTION: Training Policy Review. Board will review Training Committee recommendations for changes to the policy.
The board compared the old policy and the recommended policy and had a few minor adjustments they would like to have clarified better in the new document. Chief Noth took notes of the changes and will return to his Training Committee to discuss them. Chief Noth was given direction to contact our attorney to have a draft document that outlines a Training/Education Reimbursement Agreement that is legal and approved by our attorney. Chief Noth will make the changes and bring it back for review in the October meeting.
Member Pellegrino made the motion to table until October and Member Martin second. Approved.
12.DISCUSSION/ACTION: Employee Reviews for Jarret Jensen, Zack VanSlyke and Justin Covert.
Notice of Executive Summary
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)
Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee of any public body, except that, with the exception of salary discussions, an officer, appointee or employee may demand that the discussion or consideration occur at a public meeting. The public body shall provide the officer, appointee or employee with written notice of the executive session as is appropriate but not less than twenty-four hours for the officer, appointee or employee to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public meeting.
Member Fite made the motion to recess the regular meeting and enter into an executive session and Member Martin second. Approved. 11:28am.
Member Pellegrino made the motion to open the executive session and Member Fite second. Approved. 11:29am
Member Fite made the motion to adjourn the executive session and Member Pellegrino second. Approved. 11:55am
Member Martin made the motion to reconvene the regular meeting and Member Pellegrino second. Approved.
Member Pellegrino made a motion to accept the employee reviews as provided by Chief Noth and Member Fite second. Approved.
Member Martin made the Motion to approve the salary recommendations per the reviews provided by Chief Noth and Member Fite second. Approved.
13.DISCUSSION/ACTION: SET DATE AND TIME FOR THEOCTOBERMEETING.
Member Martin made the motion to hold the next meeting on October 25, 2017 @ 10:30am and Member Pellegrino second. Approved
14. DISCUSSION: ESTABLISH AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE OCTOBERMEETING.
Training Policy Review. New Truck Orientation.
15.ADJOURNMENT.
Member Pellegrino made the motion to adjourn and Member Fite second. Approved. 12:02pm.
16.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