CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

October 10, 2007

A regular meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Fire Station, located at 5138 Columbus Road, Centerburg, Ohio.  The following were in attendance:

Board Members                                                                    Staff

George Shaw, Chairman                                                         Diane Clippinger, Clerk

Phil Haberman                                                                     Chief Joe Porter

Patti Frazee                                                                          John Thatcher, Knox County

Harold Cochran                                                                      Prosecuting Attorney

Public

Firefighter Dave Grumney                                                      Jill Grumney

Firefighter Brent Spearman                                                    Beth Kelty

Firefighter Doug Neighbarger                                                 Ryan Bareswilt

Firefighter Corey Schwartz                                                    Firefighter Joshua Loney                               

The regular Board meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District was called to order by Chairman Shaw at 7:05 p.m.   Chairman Shaw indicated the reason for change of meeting location, which was posted on the door of the Centerburg Village Hall, was so the Board members could inspect Engine 421.  When Engine 421 was recently being repaired, it was noted there could be some possible maintenance issues with the frame. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Haberman noted a correction on Resolution 09-01-2007.  The minutes should read “Mr. Haberman moved to adopt . . .” not “Mrs. Haberman . . .” Mr. Haberman made a motion to approve the minutes, as corrected, and Mrs. Frazee seconded the motion.  In the affirmative:  Chairman Shaw, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Haberman and Mr. Cochran.  In the negative:  none. 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Warrants were presented for the Boards approval and signature. Mrs. Frazee made a motion to approve the warrants presented; Mr. Cochran seconded the motion.  In the affirmative:  Chairman Shaw, Mrs. Frazee, Mr. Haberman and Mr. Cochran.  In the negative:  none. 

CONTINUING BUSINESS

• Vacant Land – To be discussed in Executive Session.

NEW BUSINESS

• Engine 421 – As noted earlier, Engine 421 had some maintenance issues with the frame. After inspection, it was noted even though there was some maintenance which needed completed, Engine 421 had a double frame and the Board felt it was repairable.  The Board also felt the shackles on Engine 421 needed repaired and possibly the holding tank.  The Board agreed Engine 421 should be taken to Triad in Columbus for an estimate of repairs before any other action was taken.  It was noted this was the District’s back-up engine.

REPORTS

Strategic Planning Committee – There was a meeting scheduled on October 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.  The meeting would be held at that Central Ohio Joint Fire District Fire Station.

Personnel Committee – Nothing to present.

Chief Porter – (also see Chief Porter’s report)

• Resignation – Mr. Haberman made a motion to accept the resignation of Firefighter Charmayne Cooley, based on Chief Porter’s recommendation.  Mr. Cochran seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 
• Surplus Items – Mr. Cochran made a motion to allow Chief Porter to dispose of the list of unneeded and surplus items, with a total value under $2,500 and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 
• Open House – Chief Porter noted the District was holding an open house on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
• New Hire – Mrs. Frazee made a motion to hire Mr. Ryan Bareswilt to a part-time paramedic/firefighter position ($9.24 per hour) and Mr. Welch seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none.    The Board welcomed Firefighter Bareswilt to the District after Chief Porter swore him in.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Frazee made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss land acquisition and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 

Mr. Cochran made a motion to adjourn out of Executive Session at 7:45 p.m., with no action taken, and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 

Mr. Cochran made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 

Mr. Cochran made a motion to adjourn out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 

Mr. Cochran made a motion to accept the resignation of Firefighter Joseph Krouse, effective October 22, 2007, and due to a disciplinary action, suspend Firefighter Krouse for two weeks (until October 22, 2007).  Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.   On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none. 

Mrs. Clippinger had included in the Boards’ packets, a computer service agreement from Big Ketch.  The annual fee would be $2,560.00.  Chief Porter felt it would be beneficial for the District to have a company to maintain the District’s computers, after the recent computer issues.  The Board requested Chief Porter obtain another quote.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, at 8:05 p.m., Mr. Cochran made a motion to adjourn the meeting until the next regular scheduled meeting on November 14th, 2007, unless called upon for urgent business, and Mr. Haberman seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mr. Haberman, Mr. Cochran, Chairman Shaw and Mrs. Frazee.  In the negative:  none.