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 27, 2018
NOTICE OF OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS APPROVAL OF 2015 – 2016 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2015
ROLL CALL 10:00 AM
- CALL TO ORDER.
Open Hearing was called to order by Chairman Cuming @10:00 am.
- ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS.
All board members present except member Fite. Chief Noth, Kay Ramsey, Dave Real and Rob Crum
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Member White made motion Member Martin second. Accepted. Unanimous.
- DISCUSSION ON APPROVAL OF 2015 – 2016 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET.
One correction to account # 5000. Change the title to “Apache County Administrative Fees” striking “Apache County Tax Collection”.
- CALL TO THE PUBLIC.
Dave Real stated that during his 12 years as a fire board member no one ever commented on the budget and he wanted to be the first one to say that AFD was doing a fantastic job of approving and maintaining a budget that satisfies the needs of the district and to keep up the good work. Mr. Real was recognized by the board and thanked for all the hard work he put in to helping us get where we are at today.
- ADJOURNMENT.
Member Cox made motion and Member Martin Second. Accepted. Unanimous. 10:06 am.
AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 24, 2015 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING.
ROLL CALL 10:15 AM
- CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Cuming called the meeting to order @ 10:15 am.
- ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS.
All board members present except member Fite. Chief Noth, Kay Ramsey and Rob Crum.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Member White made motion and Member Martin second. Accepted. Unanimous.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM May 20, 2015 BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.
Member Cox made motion and Member White second. Accepted. Unanimous.
- CALL TO THE PUBLIC.
(NONE) Mrs. Ramsey was present to observe and support the fire department.
- REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
- DISCUSSION/ACTION:FINANCIAL REPORT
General Operating Account:$122,046.64
Bank of the West: $6041.13
Member Cox made motion and Member White second. Accepted. Unanimous.
- DISCUSSION/ACTION:FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
An update was given on the forest road behind Alpine Highlands and Chief Noth explained that he had a meeting with County Officials and USFS on the situation with that road and AFD is now waiting for an answer as to what direction the USFS is going to go with reopening it for emergency access only.
- COMMITTEE REPORT:(NONE)
- CORRESPONDENCE:(NONE)
- OLD BUSINESS:(NONE)
- NEW BUSINESS:
A.DISCUSSION/ACTION: RESOLUTION # 2015 – 001. ADOPTING THE 2015 – 2016 FEE SCHEDULE FOR EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY DISTRICT SERVICES, INCLUDING: FEES FOR RESPONSE CAPABILITY, STANDBY FEES, AND PUBLIC RECORDS FEES.
Discussion on the Fee Schedule and how the rates were set. Chief Noth explained that these were the current rates that are accepted by AZ State Forestry in our Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement.
B.DISCUSSION: ADOPTING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. PRESENTATION AND EXPLANATION BY APACHE COUNTY BUILDING OFICIAL.
Rob Crum the Apache County Building Official gave an explanation of benefits associated with adopting the IFC. Board Members asked questions about costs associated with the adoption and it was explained that the county would make every effort to help absorb those costs through their current building permit process. The adoption of the IFC would also allow for annual inspections on commercial property which could help area businesses maintain a safe operation through risk reduction.
DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION TAKEN.
C.DISCUSSION/ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE 2015 – 2016 ALPINE FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET.
Budget approved with change to account # 5000. Change the title to “Apache County Administrative Fees” striking “Apache County Tax Collection”.
Member White made motion and Member Cox second. Accepted. Unanimous.
D.DISCUSSION: UPDATE ON ALPINE EAST ANNEXATION PROPOSAL.
Discussion on the procedures for moving forward with the proposal. Chief Noth explained that Mr. Hansing was in the process of completing the legal description and required checklist.
DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION TAKEN.
E.DISCUSSION/ACTION: FINAL PAYMENT ON ISI SCBA LOAN.
Chief Noth brought it to the boards attention that this would be the final payment on the SCBA’s. The actual payment is not due until December as per our schedule.
DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION TAKEN.
F.DISCUSSION/ACTION: TRANSFER OF MATCHING FUNDS TO PENSION PROGRAM.
AFD has always matched the State Fire Marshal’s Office Pension Fund Allocation and this years amount was $4,768.57.
Member Cox made motion and Member Martin second. Accepted. Unanimous.
G.DISCUSSION/ACTION: SET DATE AND TIME FOR JULY
MEETING.
Next AFD Meeting JULY 22ND 2015 @ 10:00 am
H. DISCUSSION/ACTION: ESTABLISH AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY MEETING.
NO ITEMS AT THIS TIME. NO ACTION TAKEN.
I.ADJOURNMENT
Member Martin made motion and Member Cox second. Accepted. Unanimous. 11:00 am.
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