October 9, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pro Tem Robert Busch at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, WA. 98262 called the Regular Meeting for October 9, 2007 to order, at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: In attendance were Commissioner Robert Busch, Commissioner Pete Cameron, Commissioner Wendell Terry, Fire Chief Duncan McLane, and Board Secretary Pro Tem Tammi Lynch.

GUEST: No Guests.

Commissioner Robert Busch asked if there was any objection to changing the order of the agenda. With no objections, Commissioner Busch continued on to state that a new Chairperson was needed for the Board. Commissioner Cameron nominated that Commissioner Busch be the new Chairperson.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To name Commissioner Robert Busch as the new Chairperson.” Seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

Chairperson Robert Busch stated that we would now return to our normal agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved with Corrections.

PAYROLL:

Motion: Commissioner Terry made motion, “To approve the payroll for October 2007 (September 2007 hours).” Seconded by Commissioner Cameron, 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 October 9, 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 October 2007, and approve for payment those vouchers included in the list in amounts of $5,647.08.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

FINANCIAL/SECRETARY REPORTS:

COMMUNICATIONS: The Board received a letter from the Washington Government Entity Pool regarding an award they had received for accuracy.

CHIEF’S REPORT: Attached.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Terry: Commissioner Terry’s Oath of Office was accepted and received back from the Courthouse, and his Waiver of Compensation was signed.

Outdoor lighting: The neighbors contacted Chief McLane and came up to try ideas on the outside lights. After discussion the Board recommended that we incorporate new lights with diffusers into next year’s budget. Chief McLane brought to the Board one quote from Local Electric for $1250.00. Chief McLane also mentioned that he was looking for another quote, and will speak to the neighbor.

Ambulance Grant: Chief McLane informed the Board that he had submitted the application for the matching grant for a new Ambulance, and that he hoped to hear a response in the next three to six months.

West Region Meeting: The possibility of two dates for the West Region Meeting was discussed. The meeting will be held either October 17^th or November 7^th at 7:00 at District 17 Sandy Point Station depending on the schedule of the other attendees. Commissioner Busch said he would call the other districts to work out when the meeting will be held.

Interlocal Draft: The Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County Fire District #11 and Whatcom County Public Works regarding fire protection for the ferry dock was returned with the notation that it would be accepted for free ferry rides for WCFD#11 vehicles only. Chief McLane sent back a response asking for all emergency fire vehicles are allowed to ride for free in an emergency only. This would include vehicles such as the Medic Units, and other Mutual Aid vehicles coming to assist our own units in an emergency. Chief McLane is still waiting for a response.

NEW BUSINESS: No New Business.

Resolution: The Board of Commissioners was presented with Resolution 2007-169, a Resolution Ordering the Cancellation of Warrants More Than A Year Old. Warrant number 681437 for SND Emergency Medical Products in the amount of $138.00 is dated May 9, 2006. Motion by PC, seconded by WT, and passed 3-0

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To approve the Resolution Ordering the Cancellation of Warrants More than a Year Old in Resolution number 2007-169, canceling Warrant number 681437.” Motion seconded by Commissioner Terry, AND PASSED 3-0.

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 8:17 p.m.

______________________________ By: _________________________

Tammi Lynch, Chairperson Robert Busch

Pro Tem 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 November 13, 2007.