December 2016 Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD

December 12, 2016

1. 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 1801 hours on Monday, December 12, 2016.  A quorum was confirmed with four members present:  Brenda Straw, Mary Jane Damron, Edward Sauceda and Belinda Akes.
2. Pledge of allegiance. Chairman Brenda Straw led the pledge of allegiance.
3. Call to the Public: No members of the public addressed the board.
4. Consent Agenda:
   • A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on November 14, 2016.
   • B. Financial Statements
   • C. Approval of Warrants
   • The Board reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements, and Warrants.  MOTION made by Belinda Akes to approve the Consent Agenda Items A, B, and C. SECONDED by Brenda Straw.  MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
5. Executive Session
   • None.
6. Business
   • A. Review, discussion, and possible action on filling vacant Fire Board seat.  MOTION made by
     Brenda Straw to have Luis Ybarra serve the term for the vacant board seat.  SECONDED by Belinda Akes.  MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
   • B. Review, discussion, and possible action on Board and Staff attending the annual AFDA Conference in January 12^th-14th.  MOTION made by Brenda Straw to approve Board and Staff to attend the AFDA Conference.  SECONDED by Mary Jane Damron. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
   • C. Review, discussion, and possible action on approving annual longevity pay.  MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve longevity pay.  SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.  MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
   • D. Review, discussion, and possible action on selection of Board Chairperson.  MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to elect Brenda Straw as Chairperson of the Eloy Fire District Board.  SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.  MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
   • E. Review, discussion, and possible action on selection of Board Clerk.  MOTION made by Edward
     Sauceda to elect Belinda Akes as Chairperson of the Eloy Fire District Board.  SECONDED by Brenda Straw.  MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
7. Reports and Correspondence
   • A. Fire Marshal Report: Fire Marshal Bob Poindexter’s report was submitted to the board.
   • B. Fire Chief Report: Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented his monthly report.
8. Future Agenda Items: The January board meeting will be held on January 4th, due to conference schedule conflict.
9. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Brenda Straw at 1833.