CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

August 10, 2010

A regular meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the Centerburg Town Hall, located at 49 ½ East Main Street, Centerburg, Ohio.  The following were in attendance:

Board Members                                                                     Staff

Porter Welch, Chairman                                                           Diane Clippinger, Clerk

Patti Frazee                                                                              Chief Joe Porter

Roger Hall                                                                                John Thatcher, Knox County

Tim Eyster                                                                                   Prosecuting Attorney

Public

Lieutenant Dan Rott                                                                                         

Lieutenant David Miller                                                            

The regular Board meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District was called to order by Chairman Welch at 7:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Frazee made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2010 meeting and Chairman Welch seconded motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Frazee, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Stockmaster.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Chairman Welch made a motion to approve the warrants presented and Mr. Hall seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Frazee, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Stockmaster.

Chairman Welch inquired whether the District had a MasterCard/Visa credit card.  It was noted the District did not.  Mrs. Clippinger indicated due to the potential of misuse, the State Examiners recommend entities do not obtain this type of credit card.

Mrs. Clippinger presented the monthly bank reconciliation, fund status ledger, appropriation ledger, receipt ledger and payment register for the Board’s review and approval.

OLD BUSINESS

• Fulmer/Shaw – Chief Porter presented copies of the Strategic Plan as prepared by Fulmer/Shaw.  The Board was asked to review the Plan so they could meet with a representative from Fulmer/Shaw to discuss its contents.

NEW BUSINESS

•  Bureau of Worker’s Compensation – Mrs. Clippinger indicated the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation is requiring the District to complete a safety training course.  Chief Porter noted he would take care of this.

REPORTS

Strategic Planning Committee – Nothing to report.

Personnel Committee – Nothing to report.

Chief Porter – See Chief Porter’s report.

1. Training – Chief Porter noted the employees of the District have been learning the Emergitech System.
2. Budget – Chief Porter suggested the Board remove the $120,000 which has been set aside for future purchases to assist in improving the District’s Budget.  Chief Porter indicated this was a short term fix and other measures would need to be taken. 

Prosecutor’s Office – Prosecutor Thatcher indicated there was a meeting on August 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at his office to discuss the ability of EMT and paramedics to complete OVI blood draws.  He noted he would like to discuss policy and procedures on how to best handle these situations.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Welch made a motion to adjourn to executive session at 7:18 p.m., including Prosecutor Thatcher and Chief Porter, to discuss personnel and re-organization of scheduling. Mr. Eyster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Frazee, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Stockmaster.

Chairman Welch made a motion to adjourn out of executive session, with no action taken, at 8:03 p.m. and Mr. Hall seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Frazee, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Stockmaster.

ADJOURNMENT