March 10, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robert Busch at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, WA. 98262 called the Regular Meeting for March 10, 2008 to order, at 7:15 p.m.

PRESENT: In attendance were Commissioner Robert Busch, Commissioner Pete Cameron, Fire Chief Duncan McLane, and Board Secretary Tammi Lynch. Commissioner Wendell Terry was absent due to vacation.

GUEST: Firefighter Larry Roteman and Firefighter Joan Moye.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes for the Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting on February 12, 2008 were approved as submitted by Commissioner Robert Busch.

PAYROLL:

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To approve the payroll for March 2008 (February 2008 hours).” Seconded by Commissioner Busch, AND PASSED 2-0.

BLANKET VOUCHERS:

The Board of Commissioners, at 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island, Wa. 98262, reviewed the regular Blanket vouchers approval documents for March 2008 expenses for approval of payments, on March 10, 2008 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 March 2008, and approve for payment those vouchers included in the list in the amount of $4,566.88” Motion seconded by Commissioner Busch, AND PASSED 2-0.

FINANCIAL/SECRETARY REPORTS: Board Secretary Tammi Lynch gave the financial reports. Also included was a chart of each account and how much interest has been accrued since 2005.

COMMUNICATIONS:

What-Comm: Letter from What-Comm stating how many non-medical calls there were for 2007, and how much the county paid in dispatch fees.

WGEP/Enduris: Letter from WGEP stating that they had changed their name to Enduris.

American LaFrance: Copies of all correspondence regarding the Chapter 11 of American LaFrance.

CHIEF’S REPORT: Attached.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Hilltop Reservoir: Fire Chief McLane presented a draft agreement to the Board of Commissioners. There were questions regarding the insurance and the repairs to the reservoir.

American LaFrance: Due to the Chapter 11 of American LaFrance, it has been recommended by legal counsel to submit a claim for the new Initial Attack apparatus.

Motion: Commissioner Cameron made motion, “To have Fire Chief McLane file the claim for the Initial Attack apparatus to American LaFrance as recommended by legal counsel.” Seconded by Commissioner Busch, AND PASSED 2-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Financial Plan/Projections: Fire Chief provided a chart of the finances of the Fire District from 1991 to 2016. He showed the Board of Commissioners that the district would be financially sound if they were to go ahead and purchase the new ambulance. The Board of Commissioners gave Fire Chief McLane the direction to start working on the specs for the new ambulance.

Background Checks for Volunteer Firefighters: Due to the high cost of doing background checks for new volunteer firefighters, Fire Chief McLane asked if we may instead have the volunteer apply for a Concealed Weapons Permit. If a volunteer satisfies the requirements in their background check for a CWP, they will also meet the requirements for the Fire District. The price difference can be over $150 dollars a person, depending on how many times they have moved. Board Secretary Tammi Lynch was asked to draw up a resolution to give the Fire Chief the discretion on how background checks were done in the most expedient and cost efficient manner.

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.

SIGNING OF THE DOCUMENTS:

Motion: There being no other business to come before the Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Cameron moved and Commissioner Busch seconded, to adjourn the meeting, AND PASSED 2-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 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 April 8, 2008.