CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 11, 2006

A regular meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Centerburg Village Hall, located at 49 ½ North Main Street , Centerburg , Ohio . The following were in attendance:

Board Members                     Staff

George Shaw, Chairman           Diane Clippinger, Clerk

Larry Hawkins                          Chief Joe Porter

Ronnie Miller                            John Thatcher, Knox County Prosecuting Attorney

Tim Jensen              

Patti Frazee

Public   

Firefighter Lynn McCann           

Firefighter Kristen Hunt

Charles Borden

The regular Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Shaw at 8:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes from the December 14, 2005 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Mrs. Clippinger presented to the Board, warrants for their approval and signature. Mr. Jensen made a motion to approve the warrants presented, Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none.

Mrs. Clippinger presented the Annual Appropriation Resolution for the Board's approval. Mr. Hawkins made a motion to accept the Appropriations as presented and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none.

Mrs. Clippinger indicated the Central Ohio Joint Fire District's Annual Financial Statement (cash basis and modified cash basis) was completed. She noted each Board member had been supplied a copy of the financial statement in their Board packet.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

•  Medical Insurance - Chief Porter informed the Board the monthly health insurance premium from United Health Care was substantially higher than originally quoted by Mr. Ted Wendling, Rinehart Insurance. Mr. Miller made a motion to remain with Medical Mutual, as recommended by Mr. Wendling, and Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none.

•  Proximity Locks - Mr. Jensen made a motion to have a proximity lock security system installed at the Central Ohio Joint Fire District's fire station, by OEP, at a maximum cost of $4,845.00. Mr. Jensen felt OEP was more qualified for this installation due to their experience with this type of a system and the number of years they had been in business. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none.

•  New Squad Purchase - The Board agreed to table this issue. Chief Porter noted he had received information on a 0% interest rate loan through the State Fire Marshall's Office.

•  Engine 422 - Engine 422 had been repaired and was back in service.

NEW BUSINESS

•  Levy - The District's operating levy would need to be put on the May 2006 primary ballot. Prosecutor Thatcher suggested the Board establish a Levy Committee. Mr. Miller and Chairman Shaw agreed to be on the Committee.

•  Parking Lot - Chief Porter presented the Board with a $24,000 quote from LLP Paving, to have the parking lot paved at the Fire Station. The Board requested Chief Porter obtain another quote. This was tabled

REPORTS

Strategic Planning Committee - Strategic Planning agreed to meet at a later date to discuss the purchasing of a new ambulance for the District.

Personnel Committee - Nothing to present

Prosecutor Thatcher - Nothing to present

Chief Porter -

•  New Hire - Chief Porter recommended the Board hire Charles Borden. Mr. Miller made a motion to hire Mr. Borden and Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion. On roll call in the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none. The Board welcomed Firefighter Borden to the District after Chief Porter swore him in.

•  Award of Distinction - Chief Porter presented Firefighter Hunt with an Award of Distinction for the most participation of a part-time employee. Firefighter Hunt had participated in 172 runs. The Board commended Firefighter Hunt for her dedication.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, at 9:20 p.m. , Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. In the affirmative: Chairman Shaw, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller. In the negative: none. The motion carried and the Board adjourned until the next regular meeting on February 8 th , 2006 , unless called upon for urgent business.