December 18, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Robert Busch at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, WA. 98262 called the Regular Meeting for December 18, 2007 to order, at 6:57 p.m.

PRESENT: In attendance were Commissioner Robert Busch, Commissioner Pete Cameron, Commissioner Wendell Terry, Fire Chief Duncan McLane, and Board Secretary Barbara Heston, Tammi Lynch, and Firefighter Larry Roteman.

GUEST:

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted by Chairperson Robert Busch.

PAYROLL:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To approve the payroll for December 2007 (November 2007 hours).” Seconded by Commissioner Terry, 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 October 2007 expenses for approval of payments, on November 13, 2007 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 Cameron made motion, “To approve the vouchers for December 2007, with the exception of Richey’s Auto Body, and approve for payment those vouchers included in the list in the amount of $7,449.68.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

FINANCIAL/SECRETARY REPORTS: Board Secretary Pro Tem Tammi Lynch gave the Financial Reports.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Bellingham Herald Article “Real Heroes saved lives, aided the injured.” Curt Stocker was recognized by the American Red Cross for his assistance saving Jeff Counts’s life in April. He performed CPR successfully.

Letter to Public Works regarding restricted lane travel on the south side of the Ferry Terminal.

CHIEF’S REPORT: Attached.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

By Laws Change:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to accept the changes made to the By-laws regarding Fire Chief Tenure.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to accept the changes made to the Fire Chief’s Job Description regarding Fire Chief Tenure.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Robert Busch asked for an Executive Session regarding Personnel. The Executive Session should last approximately 15 minutes. This Executive Session was called in accordance with RCW 42.30.110 (g). It was attended by Commissioner Robert Busch, Commissioner Pete Cameron, Commissioner Wendell Terry, Fire Chief Duncan McLane, Secretary Barbara Heston, and Tammi Lynch.

Time In: 7:21

Time Out: 7:33

Barbara Heston resigned her position with Whatcom County Fire District #11, as her business doesn’t give her the time she needs for this department. She will, however, provide assistance to Tammi Lynch in the future.

Commissioner Terry made motion, “To approve Tammi Lynch as the Pension Board Secretary, Board Secretary, Financial Officer, Investment Officer, and Auditing Officer for the Board of Commissioners and Whatcom County Fire District # 11 and Barbara Heston as Secondary Pension Board Secretary, Board Secretary, Financial Officer, Investment Officer, and Auditing Officer as of December 18, 2007. ÞTammi is to prepare all the proper resolutions dated this date, and present them at the next Board meeting for signature. In the meantime Tammi is to fill these positions.” Seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

Agreement of Communication Services:

Motion: Commissioner Terry made motion “to NOT sign the Agreement of Communication Services with WHAT-COMM until dollar amounts are stated and known.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

2008 Budget:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to approve the #2 2008 Budget as presented, which included wage increases for all other personnel to $17 per hour.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

ALNW Membership: As the Board of Commissioners have approved the 2008 Budget, which included membership for ALNW, it was decided that to qualify for membership, the volunteers must also meet the qualifications for their pension.

Reserves Policy:

Motion: Commissioner Busch made motion “to keep a minimum of one years’ operating budget amount in the reserve fund.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

Surplus: Fire Chief McLane has recommended that the old SCBA units and bottles, the old cascade system, and the 1990 Dodge Caravan be surplused.

Motion: Commissioner Terry made motion “to surplus the 1990 Dodge Caravan, and to dispose of it at the Fire Chief’s discretion.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Terry made motion “to surplus the old SCBA units and bottles, and to dispose of it at the Fire Chief’s discretion.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Terry made motion “to surplus the old Cascade System, and to dispose of it at the Fire Chief’s discretion.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron, AND PASSED 3-0.

RESOLUTIONS:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-170 to NOT increase Real Property Tax for the Fire Levy.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-171 to NOT increase Real Property Tax for the EMS Levy.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-172 to approve the new standard mileage rate as determined by the IRS to 50.5 cents per mile.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-173 to surplus the 1990 Dodge Caravan.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-174 to surplus the Cascade System.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion “to adopt Resolution 2007-175 to surplus the SCBA units and bottles.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.

SIGNING OF THE DOCUMENTS:

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

The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

______________________________ By: _________________________

Tammi Lynch, Commissioner Robert Busch

Board Secretary

By: _________________________

Commissioner H.E. “Pete” Cameron

By: __________________________

Commissioner Wendell Terry

Approved at the Whatcom County Fire District # 11 Board of Commissioner Meeting on January 8, 2008.