BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 20, 2006
MINUTES FROM May 9, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Commissioner Schweers opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
Silent Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Akins, Commissioner Sassano, Commissioner Schweers and Commissioner Morris, were present. Commissioner Levy was absent.
by Mike Holobinko, Local 1826 to Chief Lindsey for his support of the MDA Boot Drive .
Fire Marshal Mike Cato introduced Receptionist Sara Murray. Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey introduced Tom Siegfried, Deputy Chief of Operations.
EMS Chief Bill Clemens provided information to the board regarding EMS and the duties and responsibilities of being an ALS provider. Chief Clemens discussed the role of the Medical Director.
Resolution 2006-04 designating the week of May 14-20, 2006 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to adopt Resolution 2006-04, seconded by Commissioner Morris, all were in favor, motion carried.
No public comments were made.
No items pulled for discussion.
Commissioner Akins made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2 & 3 as is. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESTERO FIRE RESCUE AND DR. MICHELLE NATHAN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $27.000.00. Chief Lindsey provided a brief explanation. After discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 2. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF UPDATED MATERIALS AND VIDEOS REQUIRED FOR CPR, AED AND FIRST AID CLASSES. Chief Lindsey provided a brief explanation. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 3. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- ADOPT RESOLUTION 2006-03 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION OF THE ESTERO FIRE RESCUE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.Clarification was provided regarding the three seats: Seat 1 � Gayle Sassano, Seat 3 � Sam Levy and Seat 5 � Barbara Akins. Commissioner Akins made a motion to adopt Resolution 2006-03. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS. Per the direction by the board at the April 11, 2006 board meeting, the updated job description was provided to the board. Commissioner Akins made a suggested change under Minimum Qualifications, lines 2 and 5 to read, �or related field, and as defined by the Fire Chief; and a minimum of�� This will provide the Fire Chief the authority to add fields as emerging fields develop. Commissioner Akins then suggested further changes to remove the word �DESIRABLE� under the last section on page 2. After much discussion, it was agreed to omit �DESIRABLE� from the heading and to change the reading of the paragraph to include the word �preferred�. Commissioner Schweers commented on the responsibilities of the Board, one of which is to appoint the Fire Chief who then handles the hiring of the employees, and to be careful of micromanaging. Commissioner Akins then suggested revising the sentence under Selection Guidelines to read, �Selected by the Fire Chief.� General Counsel suggested two motions be made, one to approve the updated job description and a separate motion to provide the direction to the Fire Chief regarding job descriptions being presented to the Board. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 5 as amended. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Akins made a motion that additional changes may be made by the Fire Chief to job descriptions of those who report directly to the Fire Chief while the position is filled; when vacated for any reason, the job description will be reviewed by the board prior to filling the position. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER. Commissioner Akins suggested to omit the first and last sentences under Supervision and to omit the words �(one to five)�. Commissioner Akins also suggested to revise the sentence under Selection Guidelines to read, �Selected by the Fire Chief.� Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 6 as amended. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- DECIDE STATUS OF JUNE BOARD MEETING CANCEL OR
CHANGE TO ANOTHER DATE. After much discussion,
Commissioner Sassano made a motion to change the regular
board meeting in June to June 20 at 9:00 a.m. and the July
meeting is changed to July 18 at 9:00 a.m. , with the
location to be determined. Commissioner Akins seconded, all
were in favor, motion carried.
- ADOPT RESOLUTION 2006-05 AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF DISTRICT REVENUE BY DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR A PAYROLL AND SELF-INSURANCE. A brief explanation was provided by Chief Lindsey. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to adopt Resolution 2006-05. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- DISCUSS THE CASE BETWEEN NATHAN WILLIAMS V. ESTERO FIRE RESCUE. A brief explanation was provided by Chief Lindsey and Charles Schoech. After discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to hold an executive session/attorney-client session on June 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. immediately following the regular business. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
No public comments were made.
Commissioner Akins inquired as to the authority to change job titles. Charles Schoech advised that this is done administratively by the Fire Chief.
Commissioner Morris inquired as to the status of the Attorney Schoech�s review of the cost of the Coconut Point Station. Attorney Schoech advised that he is working on this matter.
Commissioner Sassano expressed her appreciation for the programs provided by Estero Fire Rescue and Public Education Manager Susan Lindenmuth at Pinewoods Elementary.
- Commended Lt. Wahlig for his efforts in coordinating the MDA Boot Drive with Estero Fire Rescue and San Carlos ; applauded the joint efforts of the employees of Estero Fire Rescue, including administrative employees, and San Carlos Fire District for the MDA Boot Drive .
- Reviewed the major accomplishments from the April monthly report, as well as the personal accomplishments of LuAnn Delo and Maria Ramos.
- The Explorers are having a car wash at Station 1 ( County Rd ) on May 20 from 10:00am�1:00pm .
- Estero Fire Rescue photo shoot tomorrow morning, May 10 in the parking lot of Germain Arena.
- May 13 Open House from 10:00 a.m. � 2:00 p.m.
- Provided a conceptual sketch of the administrative building for their review.
Commissioner Sassano made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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GAYLE M. SASSANO, Secretary