OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
October 9, 2017
- Call to order and confirmation of quorum: A meeting of the Board was called to order by Board Chair Brenda Straw at the Eloy Fire District Administration office, located at 4010 N. Toltec Road, Eloy, Arizona at 1800 hours on Monday, October 9, 2017. A quorum was confirmed with four members present: Brenda Straw, Mary Jane Damron, Edward Sauceda, and Belinda Akes.
- Pledge of allegiance. Board Chair 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 September 11, 2017.
- B. Financial Statements
- C. Approval of Warrants
- The Board reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements and Warrant List. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle explained to the board that the revenues so far this year for ambulance revenues are behind compared to last year, and that several factors are affecting the collections. This will be monitored closely and updates will be provided as information becomes available. 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).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion and possible action on Lease Agreement Amendment with ATC Sequoia LLC for Communications Tower. Chief Weddle explained the specifics of the amendment which will now require a monthly payment. It has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. MOTION made by Mary Jane Damron to enter into the lease agreement with ATC Sequoia LLC for the Communications Tower. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- B. Review, discussion and possible action on Fire Board Appreciation Activities. Chair Brenda Straw presented an idea for the Board to put on an appreciation day for firefighters. Several ideas and dates were discussed. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to hold an Appreciation Day on December 9, 2017 for the firefighters. SECONDED by Belinda Akes. 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.
- C. Fire Truck Committee update: Chief Weddle provided an update on the progress of the fire truck committee.
- Future Agenda Items:
- None.
- Adjournment. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to adjourn. SECONDED by Mary Jane Damron. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays). The meeting was adjourned at 1830 hours.