Golden Valley Fire District
3327 North Mayer Road, Golden Valley, AZ 86413
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MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD HELD AUGUST 8, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE STATION TWO CLASSROOM LOCATED AT 749 S. EGAR, GOLDEN VALLEY, ARIZONA 86413.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Golden Valley Fire District and to the general public that the Golden Valley Fire District Governing Board held a meeting open to the public on August 8, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in the Golden Valley Fire Department Station Two Classroom located at 749 S Egar, Golden Valley, Arizona 86413.
The Governing Board may, by motion and public majority vote, recess into executive session(s) to receive legal advice from the Board’s attorney(s) on any item contained in this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3.
The MINUTES for the meetings are as follows:
1. Call to Order. Marc Frederick, Clerk, acting as Chairman in Brad Armey’s absence, called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Board Members. Marc Frederick, Clerk, Vic Colvin and Steve Galner were present. Brad Armey, Chairman and Lucky Anderson were absent from meeting.
Members of the Central Sacramento Valley Area Plan Committee present to address items on agenda pertaining to their area. No members of the Committee for Central Sacramento Valley were present.
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. Approve minutes from July 18, 2007 special meeting. Vic Colvin made the motion to approve the minutes, Steve Galner 2nd, all present in favor.
4. Reports: Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Re:
a. District Finances Report of the Golden Valley Fire District for the month of July, 2007. Chief Barboa presented the revenues to the board as $27,823.44 and the expenditures for July being $125,028.54
b. Operations Report: There were a total of 110 calls consisting of 10 Fire, 67 Rescue/Emergency, 4 Hazardous conditions, 15 Service calls, 6 good intent, 7 false alarms and 1 Severe weather call. Steve Galner asked what a good intent call involved, Chief Barboa advised aiding and assisting an individual who has fallen out of bed needing assistance, etc.
c. Administrative Report: B. J. Kasso advised the board that Chief Barboa has moved into Harry’s old office, she has moved into the Division Chief’s old office due to the need for privacy with payroll and other confidential work, and the plan is to make the old conference room into an office for the fourth person in the office be it the new Chief or Division Chief.
d. Committee
None at this time
5. Chief’s Report
The governing body may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take legal action on this matter unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. Therefore, action taken as a result of the Chief’s report will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. A.R.S. 38-431.02.K
· We have 3 personnel attending the EMT refresher course at Mohave Community College. This course is required every other year to maintain the certification.
· David Foster, E.J. Hurley and Chad Lewis were hired recently as firefighters. We welcome them aboard. With these additions, we currently have seven personnel per shift for a total of 21 line personnel.
· Three personnel attended PraxAir’ safety day. This is an annual event. Two CPR instructors (C. Hinds and volunteer R. Smith) from the department instructed a course and our HazMat trailer was on seen for the day.
· All three of the shifts will be attending a walk through of PraxAir’s facility for the opportunity to cross train in the event of an emergency.
· An OSHA Compliance committee has been developed with members being the Administrative office staff and the three Captains. Training is being offered in Flagstaff and Las Vegas in September. Any of the board interested in attending the program are asked to contact the office to register.
· The fire restrictions will be lifted and we will again issue Burn Permits starting August 13th, 2007. We follow BLM and state guidelines on lifting these restrictions. Burn permits are issued free of charge for the first one of the calendar year and for each additional one, we charge $10.00.
· A thank you letter was sent to Mr. William McCarter for his interest in the vacant board position and we welcome him to volunteer for any sub-committees.
· The new F550 has arrived from Five Star Ford and will be in service hopefully by the end of this month. This vehicle will go to Station 2 and replace E-23, the 1983 Dodge.
· Engine 31 is back from Tucson for repairs on the pump shaft line and is currently in service at Station 2.
· We were having problems with E-21 with batteries and solenoid. Randy Osborn has advised me that the problem has been fixed and the vehicle is back in service.
· Captain Martin has been looking for two generators for Station 2 & 3 when completed. These are like the one we currently have at Station 1. The fire departments are considered throughout the state as SafeHavens and these generators will provide for our needs in the event of outages. The cost has yet to be determined but will be brought to the board again in the future for purchase approval.
6. Presentation, Discussion, Public Comment, and Possible Action Calendar:
A. Capital Purchase(s)
· 50’ and 100’ extrication hoses to be purchased from First In, Inc. for a total cost with tax and shipping $2,386.34. Extension hoses are high pressure for hydraulic fluid on the extrication equipment. We currently have a 20’ hose that barely reaches around a vehicle. Steve Galner made the motion to approve the purchase of the hoses, Marc Frederick 2nd, all present in favor.
· Emergency lights and sirens for the new F550 totaling approximately $7,300.00. The F550 needs a light bar and other equipment and some of the items on this list will be used on the new F350. The current light bars are waring on the alternators and we are switching types. Duane Dunn advised those present that the Scene lights are used to light the entire area so no hand lanterns are needed. The side lights are the flashing emergency lights. Steve Galner made a motion to approve the purchase of these lights, Marc Frederick 2nd, all those present in favor.
Lucky Anderson arrived at the meeting at approximately 7:23 p.m.
· List of Air Compressor and accessories for the fleet maintenance vehicle totaling approximately $2,380.00. This equipment would go on E23 which is being used as a maintenance truck to service vehicles on scene. Marc Frederick suggested considering an on board compressor on the motor. Randy Osborn advised that this vehicle motor doesn’t have a lot of “life” in it and does not want to put the stress on the motor. Steve Galner made the motion to approve the purchase of the equipment, Vic Colvin 2nd, all present in favor.
B. Old Business
1. Discussion and Possible Action Re:Election of Board Officers. Election of Chairperson and/or Clerk of the GVFD Governing Board. (Lucky Anderson signed Oath of Office on July 16, 2007) Marc Frederick welcomed Lucky Anderson to the board. Vic Colvin made a motion to elect Steve Galner as Chairman, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor. Marc Frederick made a motion to elect Vic Colvin as Clerk, Vic Colvin declined the nomination or election, Steve Galner made a motion to elect or maintain Marc Frederick as Clerk, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor. Marc Frederick immediately turned the meeting over to the new Chairman Steve Galner at approximately 7:35 p.m.
2. Appointment of sub-committee members for the Strategic Plan #4-Plan for the Growth of the Golden Valley Fire District and #8-Vehicle Replacement. Possible appointment of members for #7-Vehicle Maintenance. (Advise Members of meeting on August 15, 2007 at 2:00p.m.) Steve Galner asked what this item pertained to, B. J. Kasso advised the board that the Strategic Plan committee will meet on Aug. 15, 2007 and would like to meet with these appointed committee members. Chief Barboa stated these committees were a request of Brad Armey. Steve Galner stated that since Brad Armey was not present at this meeting, he was making a motion to table this item until the next meeting for Brad Armey to explain, Vic Colvin 2nd, all present in favor.
3. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Authorization from Board to remove and/or replace Harold Nystedt’s name from any future department documents. Need new signature cards with officers listed or National Bank (Federal Deposit and transfer account). Board to appoint staff to be on signature card for access to Safe Deposit Box at National Bank. Lovelle Barnett of 5808 Burro Drive, GV, a member of the public, stated that the removal of past employees names was handled in the Oct. 2006 meeting and therefore this is a waste of time for the board and public. B.J. Kasso, Office Manager of the department stated that this was put on the agenda as a requirement of the bank to change their records and had to have copies of the minutes where the board approved the removal and assignment of personnel. Steve Galner made a motion to approve the removal of Harold Nystedt’s name on the Safety Deposit Box and to put on Chief Barboa and B.J. Kasso’s names, and new signature cards will list the current board members and their offices, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor. Signature cards and Safe Deposit Box paperwork will be signed following the meeting.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Service Agreement from Northern Collaborative Technologies/Second Signal to be reviewed and approved for signatures by the Board. This service agreement is for the Thin Client Computer and 1 year’s service. This system enables the department to have immediate contact with off duty personnel and volunteers in case of emergency. Steve Galner stated that once we allowed the personnel and volunteers to live out of the district it created a communication problem, therefore we negotiated with this company to set up a beeper system that operates through the cell phones efficiently. Chief Barboa confirmed this information. System with service agreement is $3,500.00. This is broke down to the system being $1,500.00 and the service agreement for the year is $2,000.00 which reflects a $400.00 discount for paying for the year. Trish Ford of 3955 Bowie, G.V. a member of the public, wondered if this was agendized properly being under Old business or should it be under New business. James Schoppmann advised her that it really didn’t have any bearing whether it is under New or Old. Steve Galner stated that he thought this item had been discussed previously with former Chief Nystedt. Trish Ford went on to ask the following questions: why the contract was not brought before the board at the June or July meetings? is it common practice for the Chief to instruct employees to sign binding contracts without the boards knowledge? could there be any other purchases or contracts that the board is not aware of? And, lastly, – two members of the board signed the check paying for this contract/equipment, why was the amount not questioned at that time when it is listed in the by-laws that any purchase of $500.00 or more have advance board approval? Also, is the purchase in the budget? She stated she felt it was a good idea and was a long time coming, but if the firefighters are required to have cell phones to use it, will they be reimbursed? Steve Galner asked the question of the staff if the firefighters all had cell phones and was advised that they all do. Steve Galner agrees that it was a needed purchase and was not really sure what happened. The bottom line is: the department needed it and as it was not that major of purchase and all actions are being taken to correct the oversight. James Schoppmann advised that the action be ratified and the board proceed to approve the purchase and service agreement. Steve Galner made the motion to ratify the service agreement signed by Engineer Dunn and approve the purchase of the unit, authorizing Chief Barboa to sign, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Construction of Fire Station #3 in the Walnut Creek area. Chief Barboa consulted with various contractors in regard to estimates for building only and/or turn-key construction of Station 3. This may include approving specifications and/or requirements of the project, authorizing expenditures related to the project, and/or putting the project out to bid. Chief Barboa advised the board that he had contacted three contractors for proposals and received one proposal from Rosco Construction. Chief Barboa reviewed the plans drawn up by the contractor and advised the board that his proposal is for $429,900.00 for a turn-key package. His references were reviewed and the board was advised that there is $450,000.00 in the budget. Pricing on just the metal building (needing installation) 50x100 building delivered on site was $27,000.00 Vic Colvin stated that it would cost approximately $11.00 per square foot for concrete and erection of the building, bringing that cost to an additional $55,000.00. This figure does not include the finishing of the living quarters. Chief Barboa recommended to the board that we continue to research this until he can get the proposals from the other two contractors. Steve Galner made a motion to table this item for further research, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
A. New Business
1. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Summary of meeting with Central Sacramento Valley Community held July 14, 2007 attended by Chief Barboa and Brad Armey, Chairman. This also includes discussion with the committee representatives regarding possible land donation for a station to be built within their area, possible annexation, and any other points of interest by the Board or Committee members present. Rudy Barboa advised the board that one person from the committee was present but when asked he advised that he was not prepared to speak. Trish Ford of 3955 Bowie, GV., a member of the public advised the board that this was listed on the agenda as new business but should have been old business but apparently this is not of importance, so no other comment was made. Steve Galner made a motion to table this item till next meeting as the committee was not available for comment or information, Vic Colvin 2nd, all present in favor.
2. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Authorization from the Board for the Department to enter into contracts with Kingman Fire Department, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Peach Springs EMS Services, Lake Mohave Ranchos, and Bullhead City Fire Department for the Paramedic Training Program. These contracts have been reviewed and approved by
James Schoppmann of the County Attorney’s Office. Chief Barboa advised the board that the board has already been advised of the intent and that the contracts are awaiting signatures. The form of the contracts have been reviewed by James Schoppmann of the County Attorney’s office. Chief Barboa advised that these executed contracts will be sent to the State for an additional step in getting the EMS and Paramedic Program in place. Steve Galner made the motion for the board to approve the signing and executing of these contracts, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
3. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Agendas being posted at the office of Golden Eagle Realty located at the corner of Highway 66 (Oatman Road) and Sacramento and advising the Board of Supervisors of same. Chief Barboa advised the Board that we are required to keep the Board of Supervisors advised of any changes in posting of agendas. Steve Galner made a motion to approve the posting and advising the Board of Supervisors, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Review and possible acceptance of Excavation Bids for parking area for Station 2 classroom. Chief Barboa advised the board that the three bids are as follows: Iron Horse, LLC at $2,380.00, S.H. Wilks Services at $3,281.35 and MD Excavation, LLC at $3,905.00. These bids are removing material from the back portion of the property and covering it with AB to make the approach more useable. Steve Galner asked the County Attorney’s office if we are required to go with the lowest bidder and was advised no. Steve Galner made a motion to accept the bid from S.H. Wilks (Vic Colvin knows his work and was recommended), Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Authorization from the board for Staff to acquire Visa or Master card for company use and address maximum limit. Steve Galner advised those present that we currently have an American Express with Harry Nystedt as personal guarantee. We have been advised by the department personnel that the gas stations in Phoenix and those areas will not accept the American Express so they are required to use their personal funds and wait to be reimbursed. The Visa card will not require a personal guarantee. B.J. Kasso advised the board that the American Express card charges an annual fee of $75.00 and no interest is paid as it is paid in full monthly. Steve Galner asked of the staff and board if a $5,000.00 limit was sufficient and these was agreed upon. Marc Frederick was advised that the card was used for the tuition, rooms when required, and purchases from companies we do not have an account with or do not order from on a regular basis. James Schoppmann advised the board to designate staff personal to control the use and to be responsible for monitoring the account on a monthly basis. Steve Galner made a motion to authorize Chief Barboa and B.J. Kasso, Office Manager to apply for a Visa or Master Card and have the limit at $5,000.00 with the above two personnel to monitor the account, Vic Colvin 2nd, all present in favor. James Schoppmann advised the board to have the card and receipts turned into the office within a matter of days of returning from out of town.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Revision of Policy regarding Bereavement/Funeral Pay. Currently addressed under Sick Pay. Steve Galner asked Chief Barboa to explain the current and proposed policy. Chief Barboa explained that this pay currently is deducted from the accumulated sick time. We would like to change this to a benefit from the department. Steve Galner was advised that personnel earn eight hours sick pay per month. Chief Barboa advised the board that he would like to give 24 hours of bereavement pay to employees. Marc Frederick asked how it was currently handled and was advised that the time off (if used) was deducted from the accumulated sick leave. Tony DeMaio, Captain with the department stated there is confusion with the current policy and the time is currently being taken out of your sick or vacation time. DeMaio stated he didn’t care what they decided but that it needs to be clarified. The new employees have no accrued time available the first year. James Schoppmann advised that the department currently has 3 days bereavement in the policy. Confusion continued as to the meaning of the wording in the current policy. Marc Frederick stated he did not feel the department should pay this as a benefit, if the time off is needed, grant the time. Discussion regarding sick, vacation and probationary time resulting with Steve Galner made a motion to table this item until James Schoppmann could review the current policy and research is done as to the impact to the budget, Marc Frederick 2nd, all present in favor.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Setting up a fee schedule for information requests from the public. Example: fire and/or med reports, or copies of any other miscellaneous documents. (Example – last request for information consisted of over 100 pages to be copied.) Lovelle Barnett of 5808 Burro Drive, G.V. requested information on how many copies B.J. makes a month for taxpayers, taxpayers have already paid for this in the form of taxes, if office personel is concerned with the useage of paper, have they considered redesigning the minutes as not to waste paper? Steve Galner asked if this (holding up a packet of copies) was copies of information requested by Lovelle Barnett and was advised it was only a partial packet. Steve Galner stated that this was tying up the office personnel time and Lovelle Barnett interrupted stating to put it on the website. Steve Galner told her she had the chance to speak. When he goes to the government agencies, he is required to pay $1.00 a copy, time is spent locating and copying. Steve Galner stated that approximately 40 hours a month is spent on this sort of thing including the agenda. Trish Ford commented on the 40 hours a month asking how many people are coming in? Steve Galner remarked that it did not matter. Trish Ford stated that if it took 40 hours a month, it mattered, Steve Galner told Trish Ford that she was not allowed to comment on this item. Trish Ford remarked that he let Tony talk, and Steve Galner said he was not allowing her to talk about it. At this point, Marc Frederick stated that people outside the district should be charged but that the residents of Golden Valley Fire District should not be charged. Lucky Anderson suggested putting a limit on the number of copies at no charge. Vic Colvin also stated that he had to pay for copies of information when requested from the county. Lovelle Barnett asked of the fire reports; is the first one still free. Marc Frederick suggested that a limit be set, Lovelle Barnett again interrupted the Board members and Steve Galner advised her that this was not open to public discussing. Steve Galner asked the County Attorney’s office how to stop the interruptions, James Schoppmann advised that they should probably recess to executive session, and Steve Galner made the motion to recess to Executive Session, Vic Colvin 2nd, Lucky Anderson, Vic Colvin and Steve Galner voted aye, Marc Frederick voted nay.
Meeting recessed at approximately 8:25 p.m. for executive session.
Meeting reconvened at approximately 8:30 by Steve Galner.
Upon returning to the regular meeting, Steve Galner advised the public that discussion regarding making copies had ensued. Marc Frederick asked of the office manager what the cost is for copies, B.J. Kasso advised with the wear and tear on the machine, toner and paper, that 25 cents would be fair. Labor can not be considered. Marc Frederick made a motion the first 20 copies (pages) per week be at no charge, each additional copy will be at 25 cents, Vic Colvin 2nd, all present in favor. Steve Galner questioned the fee schedule and made a request to put this on the agenda for next month after the County Attorney’s office suggested that we take the remainder of the Proposed Fee Schedule and develop a resolution to be approved by the board to adopt the approved schedule.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Board’s powers and duties including the power to contract and purchase and the delegation of such power to the fire chief and/or others. This may include reviewing, amending, and/or adopting GVFD’s policy and/or procedure relating thereto. James Schoppmann explained that this pertains to the limits of expenditures and the contracts signing. The board sets policy and delegates direction. At the current time with Chief Nystedt retired and this being addressed in his contract, the board needs to make it clear as to the policy regarding expenditures and contracts. Steve Galner made a motion to allow the Fire Chief expenditures of $3,000.00 without board approval, and advising the board at the next meeting, no second. Trish Ford stated that it seems to her that this is allowing the chief to do the board’s job. The board is supposed to set, amend, and review policies and approve contracts, so if the chief is doing these things, what is the board doing? Steve Galner asked her to explain, Trish Ford explained her comment, and Steve Galner stated he still did not understand what she was getting at. Trish Ford reread the agenda item questioningly, James Schoppmann explained to those present that he had written the item and tried to make it as broad as possible. This basically means that the board can delegate some of the purchasing authority be to the Chief and that it by no means allows the Chief to set policy. James Schoppmann asked Steve Galner to clarify his motion and in doing so used an example of maintenance. Marc Frederick confirmed that the current policy states a $500.00 limit on capital purchases. After further discussion, Marc Frederick made a motion of a limit of $3,000.00 without approval for maintenance or replacement and a limit of $500.00 for any new capital improvement, Vic Colvin 2nd, Lucky Anderson, Marc Frederick and Vic Colvin voted aye, Steve Galner voted nay.
7. Correspondence:
a. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Letter dated June 26, 2007 from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to Rudy Barboa, Fire Chief regarding Delegation Agreement #06-031. Authorization from the Board to have Chief Barboa and the Clerk of the Board of Directors to sign this agreement. This Agreement has been reviewed and signed by James Schoppmann of the County Attorney’s office. Chief Barboa advised the board that this is an agreement that we are abiding by the State requirements Steve Galner stated that it was agreed by the board to allow the Chief to renew any existing contracts. . James Schoppmann advised the board that this is required to be brought to the board for approval and signature by the board. James went on to explain that this states that we will issue burn permits and warnings and that we will not allow for illegal burns. Steve Galner made a motion to enter into this contract, Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
b. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Fax dated July 30, 2007 to the Golden Valley Fire Department from Lovelle Barnett regarding receiving copies of the following items: copies of May, June and July 2007 board minutes, copies of June and July 2007 expenditures, revenues and balance sheets, current copy of the Department Policy Book, copy of purchase order to Second Signal and the copy of the contract. Lovelle Barnett called the administrative office on August 2, 2007 requesting copies of the current pay scale and the Purchase order for Second Signal contract. Lovelle Barnett of 5808 Burro Drive, G.V. stated that apparently B.J. was instucted to put this on the agenda as she is not authorized to put anything on the agenda without approval. The fax was addressed to the office, not the board and she feels that this is harassment by B.J. as she has not seen any other taxpayers request for fire or med reports listed by name on the agenda nor anyone else singled out on the agendas. She wants to know why she was singled out and as previously stated by B.J., she does 40 hours a month copying, so apparently its not just her. Steve Galner corrected Lovelle that it was not 40 hours a week or month copying, it was 40 hours a month copying, doing the agenda and minutes and duties pertaining to the board. Lovelle asked if no one else has asked for any information. B.J. Kasso took the board through the correspondence and responses in regards to this item, including a copy of the e-mail to the County Attorney’s office regarding the harassment. B.J. Kasso stated she was not harassing her, she interrupted, stated B.J. was harassing her and she did not see anyone else’s name on the agenda requesting information. Vic Colvin stated that no one else requests this information. Steve Galner read Lovelle’s fax and asked why she gave the office less than 24 hours to provide her with the requested information. Lovelle stated that if there was a problem with that, the office could have called. Nicole provided the information within the time frame. Steve Galner questioned the motive for this request, Lovelle Barnett responded that she is a taxpayer, Steve Galner stated that not every taxpayer requests this information every month. She responded that she is a taxpayer that knows whats going on and what’s being hidden in the office. Steve Galner warned Lovelle to be careful of what she said and that if she wants to accuse us of hiding something, state it for the record. Steve Galner asked Lovelle Barnett if there was some accusation she wanted to make to the board at this time. Lovelle responded not at this time and James Schoppmann advised it could be addressed in Call to the Public. Marc Frederick asked Lovelle if she had requested this to be put on the agenda. Lovelle responded she did not. Marc Frederick asked B.J. Kasso about this being put on the agenda. B.J. Kasso responded that any time she receives correspondence in regards to thank you’s, letters of interest, complaints, contracts that need board signatures, etc, they are put on the agenda under correspondence. Lovelle Barnett is the only taxpayer that requests this type of information. B.J. stated she get requests for fire and EMT reports as part of the department duties. This item was put on the agenda not to discredit her in any way but to allow her to speak, obviously she has problems or issues and this allows her to speak. This is information regarding the department, not the actions of the department, it does not pertain to fires or EMT calls, it relates to the interdepartment. Steve Galner stated that it has always been policy for correspondence to be itemized on the agenda. James Schoppmann advised the board that the agenda can be changed to omit the Correspondence. Lovelle Barnett asked if this is the only correspondence received by the department, B. J. responded that she gets requests for fire and EMT reports, but not taxpayer requests for information. No requests from insurance companies came in this month that B.J. was aware of. Lovelle Barnett continued to claim harassment and Marc Frederick stated that he has seen other correspondence listed on the agenda in the past months and no other taxpayers attend the meetings. Steve Galner stated that this had continued long enough and if Lovelle Barnett feels she has been legally wronged, then she should take legal action.
8. Board Member Comments: Discussion and possible action re: agendizing future new business, committee, special, workshop meetings, and any other matter deemed necessary for consideration. Steve Galner requested that the format of the agenda be discussed at the Sept. meeting to limit the public comment time. Marc Frederick requested an update of the Fire Chief applications also.
9. Call to the Public: This is the time for the public to comment. Persons must first be recognized by the Chair and state their name, address and phone number for matter of record. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not on the agenda. Therefore, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Lovelle Barnett stated that according to B.J.’s figures on Wood Group Contract, requesting fire protection, $12,500.00 is less money than the district taxpayers taxes. Also at the special meeting the board gave Chief Barboa the authority to negotiate a contract amount of between $8,000. to $15,000. Since this was discussed in an open meeting, Wood Group has access to the numbers and would of course go for the lesser amount. Will the ISO rating change with this contract and if called to the project and it is an all page, will that leave the district without coverage? Marc Frederick requested that this be put on the agenda for the following month. Donna Newman of the Golden Valley Gazette stated that the board had asked the reasons for Lovelle Barnette requested information and was advised that the reasons are not required under the Free Information Act. Steve Galner advised Donna that he did not ask for reasons, he asked motive. Jim Kanelos of 4402 Oatman Road stated that he felt that the public should be allowed to speak on any item.
10. Adjournment: Marc Frederick made a motion to adjourn at approximately 9:15 p.m., Lucky Anderson 2nd, all present in favor.
Minutes prepared by: B.J. Kasso Date: 8/10/07
Supporting documentation and background material for agenda items may be reviewed in the Golden Valley Fire District Administrative Building located at 3327 Mayer Road, Golden Valley, Arizona.
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