Meeting Date: 07/10/2006 04:00 PM
Agenda:
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Minutes:
South Walton FIRE DISTRICT
SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2006
Commissioners Present: Maurice Gilbert, Tom Cooper, Harry Millsaps, Ed Wright, Mike Stange
Commissioners Absent: Jack Abbit, Seat 7 vacant
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of the June 5, 2006 meeting.
Secretary/Treasurer Report – Secretary/Treasurer Harry Millsaps
Attorney’s Report – Allan Ramey
Attorney Ramey followed up on the request from the last Board meeting that the option on the lease agreement on the SWFD CR 395 property had been exercised and the $5,000 retainer received.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve Attorney Ramey’s monthly billing statement.
Chief’s Report –Chief Hallman reviewed the Emergency Response Activity Report and the Beach Safety Report for June 2006.
Committee Reports – None
Unfinished/Old Business:
False Alarms – After close review of the false alarm statistics and general discussion on false alarm ordinances, the Board agreed this was not a major issue for SWFD. Staff will discuss with the County Building Department and Code Enforcement to research possible interest on their part to pursue in the future.
Construction Project – Building Committee members Chief Hallman and Commissioner Wright reported to the Board on the failure of Dalton Brothers Construction to meet requested deadlines for a design contract. General discussion followed on concerns with Dalton Brothers interest in the project.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to end negotiations with Dalton Brothers Construction and enter negotiations with Design/Build for design and construction of the training/communications/storage building.
South Walton FIRE DISTRICT
SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2006
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New Business – Board Vacancy – Board members reviewed letters of interest and/or resumes for the vacancy of Seat 7. Those submitted were from: Thomas McGee, Steve Rappaport, Daniel Marcinkowski, David Cummings, and Donna Crawford. Discussion followed among Board members and with candidates present (Mr. McGee, Mr. Marcinkowski, and Ms. Crawford).
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Donna Crawford to the remaining term of Seat 7, which will expire in 2008.
Public Comment:
Bob Hudson informed the Board of a recent decision by the County Commission to add a 4th voting precinct in South Walton. Mr. Hudson inquired as to the affect this would have on the makeup of the Board. Attorney Ramey and staff will research this and report their findings at the August meeting.
Commissioner Tom Cooper informed the Board that he does not intend to seek re-election of Seat 4, which will expire in November 2006.
Adjournment – 5:00 p.m.