OFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
June 20, 2016
- Call to order and confirmation of quorum: A meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Brenda Straw at the Eloy Fire District Administration office, located at 4010 N. Toltec Road, Eloy, Arizona at 1800 hours on Monday, June 20, 2016. A quorum was confirmed with four members present: Brenda Straw, Mary Jane Damron, Luis Ybarra, and Edward Sauceda.
- Pledge of allegiance. Chairman Brenda Straw led the pledge of allegiance.
- Call to the Public: No members of the public addressed the board.
- Consent Agenda:
- A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on June 13, 2016.
- B. Financial Statements (None)
- C. Approval of Warrants (None)
- The Board reviewed the Minutes. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve the minutes of June 13, 2016. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- PUBLIC HEARING: Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2016-17 budget. All persons interested in the budget are invited to attend and participate. No members of the public commented or remarked on the budget.
- A. Review, discussion, and possible action on adopting the fiscal year 2016-17 budget and setting the tax rate for fiscal year 2016-17. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to adopt the fiscal year 2016-17 budget of $5,906,167 with a tax levy of $2,145,000, and an estimated tax rate of 2.499. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- B. Review, discussion, and possible action on approving employee pay raises effective June 28, 2016. Assistant Chief Kelly Weddle recommended a 3% merit pay raise. Although lowered assessed valuations are a concern, payroll savings due to retirements help make this option feasible within the budget. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve 3% merit pay raises effective June 28, 2016. SECONDED by Luis Ybarra. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- C. Review discussion and possible action on approving Resolution 16-024 for the purpose of calling for election of board members on November 8, 2016. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve Resolution 16-024 to call for election of board members on November 8, 2016. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- D. Discussion on next district meeting (July 11, 2016). Fire Chief Coy Amerson said that there may not be many items on the July agenda. No action taken.
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Fire Chief Report: None.
- B. Fire Marshal Report: None.
- Future Agenda Items
- No discussion.
- Adjournment. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to adjourn. SECONDED by Mary Jane Damron. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays), the meeting was adjourned at 1812 hours.