OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
September 10, 2018
- 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, October 8, 2018. A quorum was confirmed with four members present: Brenda Straw, Toni Lorona Carlson, Edward
Sauceda, and Belinda Akes. - 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 September 10, 2018. The board members reviewed the minutes. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve Item A on the Consent Agenda. SECONDED by Belinda Akes. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- B. Financial Statements
- C. Approval of Warrants
- The Board reviewed the Financial Statements and Warrant List. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle reported that revenues are at normal levels, the expenses increased due to issuing the check for the new ambulance. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the Consent Agenda, Items B, and C. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- The Board may vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 38-431.03(A)(3) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with an attorney for the District regarding appeal of a pending personnel matter and potential resolution of that appeal. The attorney may appear in person or telephonically. Board counsel, Donna Aversa, is present. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to go into Executive Session. SECONDED by Brenda Straw. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes 0 Nays). The room was cleared and the executive session began at 1808. The regular public session resumed at 1831.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion, and possible action on possible resolution of pending personnel appeal. Ms. Aversa reminded all that the executive session discussion is confidential. She presented the proposed agreement between the appellant employee and the District for the board’s consideration. It has been signed by the appellant employee, and has been reviewed by counsel and the Fire Chief. They are recommending that the board accept the agreement in order to resolve the matter. MOTION made by Belinda Akes to accept the personnel settlement agreement. SECONDED by Toni Lorona Carlson. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- B. Review, discussion and possible action on possible adoption of Resolution 18-006. Ms. Aversa explained that this resolution is the companion to the settlement agreement and authorizes the board chair to sign the agreement. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve Resolution 18-006. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Fire Marshal Report: Fire Marshal Bob Poindexter’s monthly report was presented by Chief Weddle.
- B. Fire Chief Report: Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented his monthly report.
- C. Correspondence from Customer. Chief Weddle shared a letter from a customer regarding the care and kindness provided to their family member.
- Future Agenda Items:
- A. November meeting date. Due to the Veterans’ Day holiday, the November board meeting will be held on November 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
- B. Wildland Team presentation.
- C. 2008 ambo disposition.
- Adjournment. MOTION made by Brenda Straw to adjourn. SECONDED by Belinda Akes. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes, 0 Nays). The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Brenda Straw at 1843.