CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 14th, 2009

A special budget hearing meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at the Centerburg Town Hall, located at 49 ½ East Main Street, Centerburg, Ohio.  The following were in attendance:

Board Members                                                                     Staff

Chip Welch, Chairman                                                  Diane Clippinger, Clerk

Phil Haberman                                                              John Thatcher, Knox County

Patti Frazee                                                                                   Prosecuting Attorney

Diana Stockmaster

Harold Cochran                                                                                     

Public

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

Mr. Haberman made a motion for a 4% increase, to all non-fixed budget line items for the 2010 year.  This increase is subject to change as the Board deems necessary.  Mrs. Frazee seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Haberman made a motion to adjourn the special budget hearing meeting at 7:03 p.m. and Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none.

CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 14, 2009

A regular meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Centerburg Town Hall, located at 49 ½ East Main Street, Centerburg, Ohio.  The following were in attendance:

Board Members                                                                    Staff

Chip Welch, Chairman                                                            Diane Clippinger, Clerk

Phil Haberman                                                                        Chief Joe Porter

Patti Frazee                                                                             John Thatcher, Knox County

Harold Cochran                                                                        Prosecuting Attorney

Diana Stockmaster

Public

The regular Board meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District was called to order by Chairman Welch at 7:04 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Frazee made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2009, meeting and Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Cochran, Mr. Haberman, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none. 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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

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

1. Fulmer/Shaw – The Board discussed the survey provided by Fulmer/Shaw and how they felt it was very generic.  They also discussed different options on how to distribute the survey to the community.  The Board agreed the survey should be revised and mailed to residents of the District.  Chief Porter agreed to revise and mail the survey out.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Generator – Chief Porter asked Mr. Haberman if Hilliar Township would have an issue with the Department moving the generator outside.  Currently the generator is located in the fire station.  Mr. Haberman felt there would be no problem with that and suggested the District research the feasibility of installing an automatic generator or possibly using Hilliar Township’s generator.  The Board asked Chief Porter to obtain estimates for installing an automatic generator at the Central Ohio Joint Fire District station and whether the District could use Hilliar Township’s.

REPORTS

Strategic Planning Committee – Nothing to report.

Personnel Committee – Nothing to report. 

Chief Porter – See Chief Porter’s report.

1. Old Engine – Chief Porter informed the Board the old engine had been sold.  Murray City Volunteer Fire Department had taken possession of the engine and were currently using it.
2. EMS Grant – The District had been awarded an EMS grant in the amount of $6,000.
3. Accident Insurance Policy – Mrs. Frazee made a motion to renew the Provident Accident Insurance policy and Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none.
4. Resignation – Mr. Haberman made a motion to accept the resignation of Firefighter Darin Peterman and Mr. Cochran seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none.
5. National Fire Academy – Chief Porter and several firefighters recently attended the National Fire Academy.  After speaking with other Districts and hearing their problems and issues with Boards, they wanted the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board to know how much they appreciate the Board’s support and willingness to work with the department.

Prosecutor’s Office – Prosecutor Thatcher indicated the county budget is currently experiencing financial issues.  He wanted the Board to know there is a chance the Knox County Commissioners will request Prosecutor Thatcher bill fire districts for providing legal services.  Prosecutor Thatcher personally feels the Districts should not be billed for his services.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, at 7:45 p.m., Mr. Haberman made a motion to adjourn the meeting until August  11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., unless called upon for urgent business. Mr. Cochran seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Welch, Mrs. Frazee and Mrs. Stockmaster.  In the negative:  none.