OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
January 4, 2017
- 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 Wednesday, January 4, 2017. A quorum was confirmed with four members present: Brenda Straw, Mary Jane Damron, Belinda Akes, and Luis Ybarra.
- Pledge of allegiance. Chairman Brenda Straw led the pledge of allegiance.
- Call to the Public: No members of the public addressed the board. Board Chair Brenda Straw thanked all the public for attending tonight.
- Special Ceremony: Code save recognition. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle introduced Assistant Chief Robert Maestas who welcomed an individual who had a serious medical event. They told their story and gave thanks to all involved in saving their life. The citizens that were recognized for their involvement were: Terry Kumbera, Erin Hillock, Yesenia Briseno, and Dr. Mary Mazza. They were presented with certificates by Chief Maestas.
- Consent Agenda:
- A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on December 12, 2016. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve the minutes of December 12, 2016. SECONDED by Luis Ybarra. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- B. Financial Statements
- C. Approval of Warrants
- The Board reviewed the Financial Statements and Warrant List. Chief Weddle pointed out the highlights of the financials. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to approve the Consent Agenda Items B, and C; Financial Statements an Approval of Warrants. SECONDED by Luis Ybarra. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion, and possible action on revision to SOG 101.09A, Vacation. See action under item 7B.
- B. Review, discussion, and possible action on SOG 102.02 Work Guidelines-Shift Substitutions.
- Chief Weddle explained the vacation and shift substitution policies and the need to simplify scheduling. The concerns have been discussed with the District Improvement Committee (DIT) and personnel, and changes are proposed in these SOG’s to address these items.
- MOTION made by Brenda Straw to accept SOG 101.09A and SOG 102.02. SECONDED by Mary Jane Damron. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Fire Marshal Report: Fire Marshal Bob Poindexter presented his monthly report.
- B. Fire Chief Report: Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented his monthly report.
- Future Agenda Items: None.
- Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Brenda Straw at 1906.