May 28, 2008

 

The South Walton Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Beach Headquarters Station.

 

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

 

VI.               Committee Reports

 

VII.              Unfinished/Old Business

Bosso, Dentzau & Imhof, Inc.

Letter Re: 10.0 acres/Hwy 393

 

VIII.            New Business

Mid-Year Budget Review – B. Flanagan

 

                        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:

 

 

 

South Walton FIRE DISTRICT

 SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2008

 

 

 

Commissioners Present:   Maurice Gilbert, Jack Abbit, Donna Crawford, Ed Wright, Mike Stange, Harry Millsaps, Brian Christenson

 

Commissioners Absent:   None

 

Call to Order:    4:00 p.m.

 

Agenda Change:    Bosso, Dentzau and Imhof, Inc.

                                    Letter regarding 10.0 acres/Highway 393

 

Representatives from Bosso, Dentzau and Imhof, Inc. addressed the Board concerning the property located behind Station 3 regarding wetlands jurisdiction on this site.  They  advised the Board that wetlands permitting review will be necessary to develop portions of this property.

 

On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2008 Board meeting.

 

Secretary/Treasurer Report – Commissioner Millsaps

 

Attorney’s Report – Attorney Bytell

 

Attended Walton County Board of County Commissioners public hearing with Assistant Chief Anderson on May 27, 2008 regarding Small Scale Amendment.  Board of County Commissioners will vote on this issue on June 10, 2008. 

 

On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve Attorney Bytell’s monthly billing statement.

           

Chief’s Report –

 

Chief Talbert introduced the newly hired Administrative Assistant, Robbie Lund.

 

Chief Talbert reviewed the Emergency Response Activity Report and the Beach Activity Report for May 2008.  He addressed special recognition to SWFD lifeguard efforts during Memorial Day weekend.

 

Attended pre-hurricane kickoff meeting hosted by Walton County Emergency Management.

 

The first SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program began tryouts on May 24^th, with the program to begin on June 17^th. 

 

 

 

SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2008

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The Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget calendar has been issued to staff for upcoming budget process.  SWFD Fiscal Officer will be attending Truth in Millage (TRIM) workshop in May.

 

SWFD members will participate in nationally recognized “Firefighter Safety and Survival Program” June 23 - 27, 2008.

 

SWFD staff finalized the surplus vehicle bid process, saving the District approximately $5,000 in vehicle insurance and maintenance costs.  Two surplus fire apparatus remain unsold.  Staff will re-bid these vehicles and expand scope to fire apparatus distributors and brokers.

 

Fire District members completed hurricane readiness training.  The hurricane plan is being updated to include an “all hazards” approach to preparation, response and recovery.

 

District is closely monitoring fuel consumption and developing a fuel/energy audit to closely track expenditures and develop energy savings measures.

 

Attending the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs Conference June 18 – 20, 2008 and also attending final inspection of new fire truck in Appleton Wisconsin from June 25 – June 27, 2008. 

 

On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously approved the Board Chairman’s suggestion to recognize the contributions of former Board attorney, Allan Ramey to the South Walton Fire District through a commemorative plaque, with SWFD staff handling the final details.

 

Board Chairman Gilbert announced that Chief Talbert has received the honor of being nominated as a finalist for the “Florida Fire Chief of the Year” through the Florida Fire Chief’s Association.  The award winner will be announced on July 25, 2008.

 

Committee Reports:          None

 

Unfinished/Old Business: 

 

After the report from environmental scientists from Bosso, Dentzau and Imhof, Inc. the Board advised Assistant Chief Anderson to select survey companies/architectural engineering firms, and begin conceptual plans for the property behind Station 3 in preparation for the July 7, 2008 Board meeting.

 

Vice-Chair Abbit requested that Assistant Chief Anderson also obtain information regarding other wetland mitigation possibilities.

 

New Business:      

 

On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget Revisions (08-01 through 08-12).

 

Public Comment:   None

 

Adjourned:   The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.