CENTRAL OHIO JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

September 14, 2010

A regular meeting of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board was held on Tuesday, September 14, 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

Diana Stockmaster                                                                   Chief Joe Porter

Roger Hall                                                                                Jennifer Springer, Assistant Knox County

Tim Eyster                                                                                   Prosecuting Attorney

Public

Lieutenant Dan Rott                                                                  Lieutenant Jason Whipple                    

Lieutenant David Miller                                                 Chief Dave Fulmer, Fulmer/Shaw

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

Mr. Eyster made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 10, 2010 meeting and Mr. Hall seconded motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Stockmaster, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Frazee.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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

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 – The Strategic Planning Committee met on August 6, 2010 to review the strategic plan presented by Fulmer/Shaw.  The committee recommended the District adopt the plan as presented.  Mr. Eyster made a motion to adopt the strategic plan as presented by Fulmer/Shaw and Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Stockmaster, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Frazee.  Chief Fulmer recommended the District begin scheduling meetings to implement the plan.  Fulmer/Shaw would be available to assist the District for the next six months.  Chief Fulmer indicated the District needs to act now and not let the plan just set.

NEW BUSINESS

•  Acceptance of Rates – Mrs. Clippinger presented the 2011 Acceptance of Rates as presented by the Knox County Auditor’s Office.  It was noted the value of the District had increased by one million dollars and a $77,000 increase in revenue, compared to 2010.  Mr. Eyster made a motion for the following resolution and Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Stockmaster, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Frazee.

Resolution 09.01.2010

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

(BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

Revised Code, Secs. 5705.34 – 5705.35

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            The Board of Trustees of Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Knox County, Ohio, met in regular session on the 14th day of September, 2010 at the office of the Centerburg Village with the following members present:

         Mrs. Diana Stockmaster       Mr. Porter Welch                Mr. Tim Eyster             Mr. Roger Hall            

            Mr. Eyster moved the adoption of the following Resolution: 

            RESOLVED, By the Board of Trustees of Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Knox County, Ohio, in accordance with the provisions of law has previously adopted a Tax Budget for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1st, 2011; and

WHEREAS, The Budget Commission of Knox County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this Board together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this Board, and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill tax limitation; therefore, be it

              RESOLVED, By the Board of Trustees of Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Knox County, Ohio, that the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further

RESOLVED, That there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said District the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as follows;

SCHEDULE A

SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FROM GENERAL PROPERTY TAX APPROVED BY BUDGET COMMISSION AND COUNTY AUDITOR’S ESTIMATED TAX RATES.

  FUND                                  AMOUNT                             AMOUNT TO BE                COUNTY AUDITOR'S

                                                APPROVED BY                    DERIVED FROM                  ESTIMATE OF TAX

                                BUDGET COM-                   LEVIES OUTSIDE                 RATE TO BE LEVIED

                                                MISSION INSIDE                10 M.LIMITATION             INSIDE      OUTSIDE

                                                                                                                                                10 M.         10 M.

                                                                                                                                                LIMIT        LIMIT

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Fire District                                                      $808,508.99                                 5.50

Bond Retirement                                                   63,091.01

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Totals                                                               $871,600.00                                5.50

SCHEDULE B

LEVIES OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMITATION, EXCLUSIVE OF DEBT LEVIES.

                                     FUND                                                                                Max. Rate               Co Auditor’s

                                                                                                                                Authorized               Est. of Yield of

                                                                                                                                To be Levied            Levy

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    FIRE -Levy authorized by voters on Nov. 4, 2008,             5.50                  $871,600.00

               not to exceed 3 years – (2009-2011)        

               (Replacement)

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor of said County.                                                    

Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the Resolution and the roll being called upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows:

Mrs. Diana Stockmaster, yes        Mr. Porter Welch, yes     Mr. Roger Hall, yes           Mr. Tim Eyster, yes    

Adopted the 14th day of September, 2010.

Diane Clippinger

Clerk of the Board of Trustees of Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Knox County, Ohio.

REPORTS

Strategic Planning Committee – Already presented.

Personnel Committee – Nothing to report.

Chief Porter – See Chief Porter’s report.

1. Centerburg Schools – The Department had met with the Centerburg Athletic Department, as recommended the by Board.  Injury procedures were discussed.
2. Advancement  – Volunteer Firefighter Craig Collins has successfully completed the Basic EMT program and has obtained his Ohio EMT Certification.  Firefighter Ben Harrod has successfully completed the Paramedic program and has obtained his Ohio Paramedic Certification.
3. Blood Draw Procedures – Lt. Miller and Chief Porter had attended the meeting held by the Knox County Prosecutor in regards to blood draw at accidents. 

Prosecutor’s Office – Nothing to report.

Chairman Welch and the Board congratulated Volunteer Firefighter Collins and Firefighter Harrod on their success in completing both of their programs.

Mr. Eyster and the Board thanked the volunteer firefighters for providing EMS service at the football games.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, at 7:25 p.m., Mr. Eyster made a motion to adjourn until the regular meeting on October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., unless called upon for urgent business. Mrs. Stockmaster seconded the motion.  On roll call in the affirmative:  Mrs. Stockmaster, Chairman Welch, Mr. Eyster and Mr. Hall.  In the negative:  none.  Absent:  Mrs. Frazee.