Meeting Date: 06/04/2007 04:00 PM
Agenda:
The South Walton Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on
The agenda will include, but not be limited to the following:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
IV. Attorney’s Report
V. Chief’s Report
Mid-Year Budget Analysis
VI. Committee Reports (if needed)
VII. Unfinished/Old Business
Station 1 - Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Station 3/Headquarters – Expansion Update
Property Tax Reform – Revenue Resources - Update
VIII. New Business
IX. Public Comment*
X. Adjournment
*Note: Persons who wish to be placed on the agenda must contact the Executive Assistant within two days of any meeting and provide the name of the person who will be speaking and the subject to be addressed.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the South Walton Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Minutes:
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SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes –
Commissioners Present: Maurice Gilbert, Jack Abbit, Ed Wright, Brian Christenson, Donna Crawford, Harry Millsaps
Commissioners Absent: Mike Stange
Call to Order:
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the
Secretary/Treasurer Report – Commissioner Harry Millsaps
Attorney’s Report – Attorney Ramey
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve Attorney Ramey’s monthly billing statement.
Chief’s Report – Chief Talbert reviewed the Emergency Response Activity Report and the Beach Activity Report for May 2007.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to reschedule the
Chief Talbert presented the Board with the Mid-Year Budget Analysis/Revisions for their review.
On a motion made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve the FY 2006/2007 Budget Revisions, specifically 07-01 through 07-20.
Committee Reports – None
Unfinished/Old Business:
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to accept the Financial Credit Services (FCS) Contract.
Commissioner Abbit requested that the Board be provided with a monthly collectibles status report.
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SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes –
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Station 3 / Headquarters Expansion Update – On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board approved the expansion of Headquarters, not to exceed $750,000, which will include the relocation of Communications and furnishings.
Property Tax Reform Update:
As directed by the Board at the
New Business: Commissioner Millsaps requested that SWFD reinstitute the “Courtesy Car Seat Inspection Coupon” Program.
Public Comment: None
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at
South Walton FIRE DISTRICT
SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes –
Commissioners Present: Maurice Gilbert, Jack Abbit, Ed Wright, Brian Christenson, Donna Crawford, Mike Stange
Commissioners Absent: Harry Millsaps
Call to Order:
Swearing in of SWFD Fire Chief / Administrator, Richard G. Talbert
In his first official act, Chief Talbert presented Deputy Chief Sean Hughes with a certificate and letter recognizing his dedication and support of the District while acting as the interim fire chief.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the
Secretary/Treasurer Report – Vice Chair Jack Abbit.
Commissioner Crawford requested that the April 2007 Impact Fee Report be corrected to read “April” balance.
Attorney’s Report – Attorney Ramey
Attorney Ramey advised the Board that Chief Talbert’s Employment Agreement was finalized.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve and accept the final copy of the Employment Agreement for the Fire Chief.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve Attorney Ramey’s monthly billing statement.
Chief’s Report – Chief Talbert reviewed the Emergency Response Activity Report and the Beach Activity Report for April 2007.
Committee Reports – None
Unfinished/Old Business:
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to have Chief Crawford continue his research of Financial Credit Services (FCS) regarding the terms and conditions of a contract and report to the Board at the next meeting.
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Board Meeting Minutes –
Staff Vacation Accrual: Brian Flanagan, Fiscal Officer.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated vacation schedule for “civilian” employees of the Fire District.
Building Projects: Marc Anderson, Assistant Chief
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Station 3 / Admin. Building – The Board requested a formal proposal regarding Phase 1, which would include information regarding relocation costs (personnel and equipment) and equipment storage. The Board also requested that Chief Anderson research and explore other property opportunities for building purposes.
Property Tax Reform Update: Brian Flanagan, Fiscal Officer.
SWFD will continue to monitor developments and prepare its fiscal year 2008 budget with the flexibility to adjust to property tax reform.
The Board requested that the Fire Chief and Fiscal Officer also research options for obtaining revenues through other resources (false alarm charges, increase impact fees, etc.)
New Business: Chairman Gilbert reminded the Board that all requests from the Board for assistance from administrative staff must go directly through the Fire Chief.
Public Comment: None
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at