Meeting Date: 09/14/2009 04:00 PM
Agenda:
South Walton FIRE DISTRICT
911 N. CR 393
September 9, 2009
The South Walton Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 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
CR 393 South Update/Board Action Item
M. Gilbert, Chairman
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:
South Walton
SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Minutes – September 14, 2009
Commissioners Present: Maurice Gilbert, Jack Abbit, Brian Christenson, Harry Millsaps, Mike Stange
Commissioners Absent: Donna Crawford, Ed Wright
Call to Order: 4:06 p.m.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2009 Board meeting.
Secretary/Treasurer Report: Harry Millsaps
Attorney’s Report: Lori Bytell, Attorney
Attorney Bytell will be assisting Assistant Chief Anderson regarding the Station 3/Headquarters development order process.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to approve Attorney Bytell’s monthly billing statement.
Chief’s Report:
Two new Communications Operators have joined the SWFD team, replacing two vacant positions, along with a part-time Fire/Life Safety Inspector, who will be assisting Fire Marshal Sanchez with commercial inspections.
The week of August 23 – 29, 2009 was dedicated to fire training for all SWFD personnel at the vacant Bruno’s Supermarket and was conducted by Division Chief of Training Wayne Watts.
The Artists of Gulf Place are holding the second annual “Fence of Flags” event, with all proceeds going to SWFD for the purchase of smoke alarms for the hearing impaired, which will be distributed to community members at no charge.
EMS Chief, Ryan Crawford has successfully completed State of Florida’s Incident Safety Officer Program.
SWFD personnel participated in the MDA “Fill the Boot” campaign over Labor Day weekend and collected approximately $7,000 through the generosity and support of our community.
A public budget workshop was held on August 10, 2009 proposing the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 budget.
SWFD hosted a meeting with our local healthcare facilities to discuss storm preparation and communications.
The Final Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. at SWFD Headquarters.
SWFD will be holding an open house at Station 3/Headquarters on October 3, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in recognition of Fire Prevention Week.
The next Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009.
Committee Reports: None
Unfinished/Old Business: CR 393 South Lease Update/Board Action Item
Chairman Gilbert addressed the Board regarding their consideration and his recommendation of the acceptance of John Deere Landscapes, Inc. letter of intent to lease SWFD property located at CR 393 South.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board requested that Attorney Bytell and Assistant Chief Anderson proceed with lease negotiations between SWFD and John Deere Landscapes, Inc. and include an escalator clause of 5% per year. The Board will review the lease at the October 5, 2009 Board meeting.
The motion was amended for clarification purposes for Attorney Bytell and Assistant Chief Anderson to pursue lease negotiations to include the option of a 5% escalator in the second year of the lease and offer a ten year lease with a five year option to purchase the property, or for SWFD to offer the property for sale, or a third option of the tenant continuing to rent. Rent to commence on January 1, 2010.
Assistant Chief Anderson will contact Walton County regarding stipulations of the Scenic Corridor and John Deere Landscapes, Inc.
New Business: None
Public Comment: None
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
SWFD Board of Fire Commissioners
Meeting Minutes – September 14, 2009