NOVEMBER 14, 2006

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Craig Smith at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, WA. 98262 called the Regular Meeting for November 14, 2006 to order, at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: In attendance were Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner Robert Busch, Commissioner Pete Cameron, and Fire Chief Duncan McLane, and Board Secretary Barbara Wallace.

GUEST: Steve McMinn and Julie Trimingham.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve McMinn and Julie Trimingham are here to address the Board of Commissioners regarding their burning violation and to apologize. They would like to see if they can get the fine reduced or eliminated. Both spoke about the appreciation.

They did admit to burning without a permit on October 24, 2006, and that they did have multiple piles larger than 10 x 10 going. There was a kaboda tractor on site.

Commissioner Smith asked Chief McLane what the charges could have been for this kind and size of incident, and were they charged the maximum?

Chief McLane responded that he had used the 1998 fee schedule and not the 2003 current State fee schedule. Their fee could have been over $1,700.00. They were charged for only 1 and ½ hours not the 2 hours that they department were on scene.

Commissioner Cameron asked if this was the standard for other calls.

Chief McLane replied that it was not, but if he had got on scene and only 2 piles were burning he would have said to put one out and not repeat the offence again. With six piles burning this could not be done, they had to extinguish the piles.

Commissioner Busch stated that they had broken the law and that they are aware of this fact. He stated that he feels the same as the Chief. Six piles was more than the people watching the piles could have taken care of, and they did not have enough water to do so either.

Commissioner Cameron stated that our Chief is very professional and with that said he backs the Chief with whatever decision he makes.

Commissioner Smith also states that he defers to the Chief.

Chief McLane stated that he feels they are now truly educated and it will not be repeated in the future.

Both Steve McMinn and Julie Trimingham realize that they needed a burn permit as they are require to have on when they burn in Skagit County, and that the offense will not be repeated again.

Motion: Commissioner Busch made motion, “To approve the dropping of the fine for this event.” Seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

(7:30 p.m.)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion: Commissioner Busch made motion, “To approve the October 11, 2006 Minutes as presented.” Seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

PAYROLL:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To approve the payroll for November 2006 (October 2006 hours).” Seconded by Commissioner Busch, AND PASSED 3-0.

BLANKET VOUCHERS:

The Board of Commissioners, at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, Wa. 98262, reviewed the regular Blanket vouchers approval documents for November 2006 expenses for approval of payments, on November 14, 2006 and approved. “Vouchers audited and certified by RCW 42.24.080, and those expenses, reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been made available to the Board.”

Motion: Commissioner Busch made motion, “To approve the vouchers for November 2006, and approve for payment those vouchers included in the list in amounts of $4,362.95.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

FINANCIAL/SECRETARY REPORTS:

Not available.

COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Lummi Island Scenic Estates regarding existing water system not useable for fire suppression.

Letter from Airlift Northwest regarding Air Medical Services.

CHIEF’S REPORT: Shawn Bass has been promoted to Lieutenant.

See attached.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Station 2 – Brian Snure has not had a response from the State Auditors. Chief McLane recommends that the Board have Brian Snure make one more attempt at contacting them for a written response.

Motion: Commissioner Busch made motion, “To approve having Brian Snure make one more attempt at getting a response from the State Auditors in regard to Station 2.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

A copy of the WCFARS draft Agreement was presented to the Commissioners. They have asked for time to read this through.

The County Courthouse has requested sample signatures for their records from the Commissioners, Chief, and Financial Officers.

The Board of Commissioners were presented with Resolution 2006 – 164 a Resolution Ordering the Cancellation of Warrants more than a Year Old. This Resolution was presented and a motion approving at the last meeting, this is to have the Resolution signed by the Board.

Motion: Commissioner Smith made motion, “To cancel the September 2006 Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

After discussion the following dates were set:

Our Budget Workshop will be Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

Our Budget Public Hearing will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall, followed by the Regularly Scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting at 7:00 p.m. or directly following the Budget Public Hearing.

SIGNING OF THE DOCUMENTS:

Motion: There being no other business to come before the Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Busch moved and Commissioner Cameron seconded, to adjourn the meeting, AND PASSED 3-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

______________________________ By: _________________________

Barbara Wallace, Commissioner Craig Smith

Board Secretary

By: _________________________

Commissioner H.E. “Pete” Cameron

By: __________________________

Commissioner Robert Busch

Approved at the Whatcom County Fire District # 11 Board of Commissioner Meeting on December 12, 2006.