BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2006
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Commissioner Schweers opened the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Silent Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Akins, Commissioner Levy, Commissioner Sassano, Commissioner Schweers and Commissioner Morris, all presented and accounted for.
CERT GRADUATION
Plans Examiner presented certificates to the CERT class.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Interim Operations Chief Bill Clemens introduced Guillermo Maradona and Jason Fiora.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were made.
ITEMS TO BE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Commissioner Sassano asked to pull Consent Agenda item 2.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1 & 3 as is. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried. Discussion on Consent Agenda item 2 was held and Commissioner Sassano asked that the staff look into using the Estero Car Wash instead of Bonita Bubbles. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Consent Agen?a item 2. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
WALK ON ITEMS
- APPROVE THE RENEWAL WITH SELF INSURANCE PLANS LLC (SIP). Information and explanation was provided by Bob Rhine with Edison Insurance. After much discussion Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Walk On Item 1. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
- RECOGNIZE THE ESTERO COMMUNITY SAFETY, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY FUND, AND APPROVE ESTERO FIRE RESCUE�S ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND. Interim Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey provided information. Commissioner Akins suggested that the Board be informed through a quarterly report as to the status of the fund. Commissioner Akins made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- ACKNOWLEDGE THE AMOUNT OF $463,607 IN EXCESS OF ORIGINALLY APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COCONUT POINT FIRE STATION. Much discussion took place regarding the overage for station 2. Commissioner Morris suggested the Board look into the invoices for the construction of station 2 to determine the overage charges for construction costs. Commissioner Morris also suggested that an audit be conducted. Counsel Charles Schoech advised against an audit at this time, unless after reviewing the invoices it is determined that there were unnecessary charges added to the construction costs; this would be throwing good money after bad. No action necessary on Administrative Item 2 as its intention is to merely provide the Board with information.
- APPROVE SOG 245 � RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSAL . Interim Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey and Counsel Charles Schoech explained the requirements of Florida Law to establish a policy for records retention and disposal. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 3. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVAL OF RENTAL AGREEMENT FROM WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN TO RENT A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ADMINISTRATION. Information and explanation was provided by Interim Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey. After discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 4. Commissioner Levy seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE DATA COMPUTER FOR THE BATTALION CHIEFS� VEHICLE AND THE 95� LADDER TRUCK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $19,588.00. Interim Operations Chief Bill Clemens provided explanation and further information. After discussion, Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 5. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 6 SETS OF BUNKER GEAR AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $6,300.00. Interim Operation Chief Bill Clemens provided explanation and further information. After discussion, Commissioner Akins made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 6. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- DISCUSS THE LAWSUIT BETWEEN ESTERO FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT V. CORKSCREW ENTERPRISES, ET AL. After discussion, and explanation by Counsel Charles Schoech, Commissioner Akins made a motion to authorize an executive session to discuss the lawsuit. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to hold the executive session of the board on February 28, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the Estero Fire Rescue District Office at 21500 Three Oaks Parkway . Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Levy expressed recommended EFR prepare a 5 year financial plan (2 part plan Operation Expenses and Capital Expenses). This could be done internally if Finance Director April White is able to take on the task. If it is too much for her at this time, hire out. Interim Fire Chief will discuss with Ms. White and report back to the Board at the March meeting.
Commissioner Akins asked Counsel Charles Schoech to be prepared to discuss the procedures for appointing a fire chief at the March meeting.
Commissioner Schweers brought to the attention of the board an AOL account that has been paid for by EFR and was not being used by the district but by previous administration and his family. Commissioner Schweers recommended that the Board investigate this matter to see if the AOL account was used for personal use or for district use. Commissioner Schweers asked Commissioner Morris to act as the liaison. Commissioner Morris declined this task and suggested Commissioner Schweers take on the task of investigating the AOL account; there was consensus among the board. .
INTERIM FIRE CHIEF REPORT
- Congratulations to Chief Clemens, Chief Dwyer and BC Nisbet on winning the chili cookoff at the Celebrate Estero event.
- Informed the board of the first Lee County impact fee meeting date which conflicts with our regular board meeting on March 14.
- Update the board on the zoning hearing held February 1.
- ISO inspection date is March 9, 2006 .
Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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GAYLE M. SASSANO, Secretary
Estero Fire Rescue....21500 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero FL 33928....PHONE: (239) 390-8000