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WOODBRIDGE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
400 East Augusta Street - Woodbridge
REGULAR MEETING – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 26, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: President Moore called the regular meeting of the Woodbridge Rural Fire Protection DistrictBoard of Directors to order at 10:06 a.m. at the main fire station in Woodbridge.
ROLL CALL:
Directors Present:Larry Moore, Jr., Thomas Alexander, David Duke, Richard Gerlack, Michael Manna
Director Absent:None
Staff Present:Fire Chief Steve Butler, District Secretary Susan Barfoot
MINUTES: On motion ofManna, seconded by Gerlack, the minutes of the regular meeting on 12/15/15were approvedas received. Motion carried unanimously.
INVOICE COMMITTEE REPORT: Director Manna gave the Invoice Committee Report for the period ending January 26, which included reviewing the district’s bills and employee costs, found them to be in order and recommended payment. On motionof Manna, seconded by Duke, warrants totaling $399,979.18were approved for payment. Motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CERTIFICATE: The Accounts Payable Certificate was signed by all Directors present.
FEBRUARYINVOICE COMMITTEE: Directors Duke and Gerlack will serve on the Invoice Committee to meet February 24 at 9:30 a.m. with the regular meeting followingat 10:00 a.m.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT:
A. Operations & Fire Prevention Report: Chief Butler reviewed the Operations and Fire Prevention Report with the Board.
B. Report on New Vehicle: The new Chief’s vehicle has been ordered from Ford and should arrive in February.
C. Report on Engine 4: The engine is still in Sacramento where additional problems were found and are being resubmitted to the insurance company.
D. 2015 Training Summary & 2016 Training Prospectus: The summary of training for 2015 and the 2016 training calendar were submitted by Captain Bell and a copy was given to each Director.
E. Radio Grant: Manteca Lathrop has applied for a radio grant and we have submitted a letter of interest to them with no obligation. The grant pays 90/10.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
ACTION ITEMS:
A.PURCHASE LIGHTING FOR NEW CHIEF’S VEHICLE:
Two bids were received for costs equipping the new SUV Chief’s vehicle with emergency lighting: Burtons, $13,038; Sirennet, $8290. After discussion, a motion was made by Manna, seconded by Gerlack, to approve the Sirennet bid for $8290 with installation by Paul Tualla. Motion carried unanimously.
B.PURCHASE RADAR GPS FOR BOAT: Three bids were received for navigation equipment for the boat: West Marine, $2159; USA Marine, $2246 and Overton $2698. The current GPS is outdated from 2003. New technology allowes for more detailed information, data, tech support and updates. On motion of Manna, seconded by Gerlack, approve the bid from West Marine for Garmin 741xs/GMR 18 HD Radar Value Pack for $2159 plus $500 installation fee by Paradise Marina. Motion carried unanimously.
C.PURCHASE 1-3/4” HOSE FOR ALL ENGINES:
The industry standard has determined that a minimum of 300 gpm is required to safely attack a working fire. Our current hose allows for 190 gpm. Three bids were received for 24 lengths of 1-3/4” hose to accomplish the required 300 gpm: LN Curtis, $3111; The Fire Store, $3168; American Firehose, $2879. After discussion, a motion was made by Alexander, seconded by Gerlack, to purchase 24 lengths of 1-3/4” hose from LN Curtis for $3111 giving us enough hose for four front line engines, engine 5 and the water tender. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS NOTON AGENDA FROM PUBLIC: Al Wolter, Augusta Street Neighborhood Watch, volunteered to add our board meeting dates and times to their website.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
BOARD COMMENTS: Chief Butler announced an ad hoc meeting tomorrow with community leaders and police/sheriff to lay out a plan to present to the community on various topics concerning flooding, graffiti, active shooters, etc.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Manna,seconded by Gerlack, the meeting was adjourned at
11:07 a.m. Motion carried.
ATTEST:______
SUSAN M. BARFOOT, District Board Secretary