OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
April 9, 2018
- 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, April 9, 2018. A quorum was confirmed with three members present: Brenda Straw, Belinda Akes, and Edward Sauceda.
- 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 March 12, 2018.
- B. Financial Statements
- C. Approval of Warrants
- Board members reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements and Warrant List. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle said that the budget and cash flow statements look good. We are still expecting some wildland receipts. MOTION made by Edward Sauceda to approve the consent agenda items as presented. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (3 Ayes 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion and possible action on calling for bids for Workers Compensation Insurance for 2018-19. Chief Weddle recommended that they be due by June 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to call for bids for Workers Compensation for 2018-19 to be due on June 6th at 4 PM. MOTION SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (3 Ayes 0 Nays).
- B. Review, discussion and possible action on purchase of four (4) laryngoscopes. Assistant Chief Robert Maestas described the video laryngoscope equipment and technology involved. Chief Weddle explained that these would be in each of the four ambulances on the front line. MOTION made by Belinda Akes to approve the purchase of four laryngoscopes. MOTION SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (3 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- C. Review, discussion and possible action on awarding bid for Liability Insurance. Chief Weddle presented the bids to the board. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to approve the bid for VFIS. SECONDED by Belinda Akes. MOTION PASSED (3 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- D. Review, discussion and possible action 2018-19 budget presentation – Expenditures. Chief Weddle went over the proposed expenditure line items for next fiscal year. No motion taken, discussion item only.
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Fire Marshal Report: Fire Marshal Bob Poindexter’s monthly report was presented to the board by Chief Weddle.
- B. Fire Chief Report: Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented his monthly report to the board.
- Future Agenda Items: Future agenda items may include the following:
- A. Workers Compensation bids
- B. Budget process finalization then Public Hearing
- C. Possible call for bid on ambulance
- Adjournment. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to adjourn. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (3 Ayes, 0 Nays). The meeting was adjourned at 1836 hours.