OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
June 8, 2020
- Call to order and confirmation of quorum. A meeting of the Board was called to order by Board Chairman Belinda Akes at the Eloy Fire District Administration office, located at 4010 N. Toltec Road, Eloy, Arizona at 1802 hours on Monday, June 8, 2020. A quorum was confirmed with four (4) members present: Tom Cortez, Edward Sauceda, Luis Ybarra, and Belinda Akes. Board members Luis Ybarra, and Edward Sauceda attended the meeting via remote access.
- Pledge of allegiance. Board Chair Belinda Akes led the pledge of allegiance.
- Call to the Public: None.
- Consent Agenda:
- A. Minutes of the district meeting on May 11, 2020.
- B. Financial Statements.
- C. Approval of Warrants.
- The board members reviewed items A, B, and C. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle said that the District’s financial position is still strong and in good shape. MOTION made by Edward Sauceda to approve the consent agenda items; A, B, and C. SECONDED by Tom Cortez. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Akes, Cortez, Ybarra, Sauceda; 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion and possible action on Resolution 20-006 Pinal County Treasurer Transactions. Chief Weddle explained that the combined resolution is done annually to authorize bank account signers and access for the District’s accounts. MOTION made by Edward Sauceda to approve the combined Resolution 20-006 for Pinal County Treasurer transactions. SECONDED by Tom Cortez. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Akes, Cortez, Sauceda, Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- B. Review, discussion, and possible action on response agreement with APS. Chief Weddle explained the details of the agreement to provide coverage to the APS facilities on Randolph Road and in Red Rock. MOTION made by Tom Cortez to approve the agreement with APS. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Akes, Cortez, Sauceda, Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- C. Review, discussion and possible action on post-employment health plan. Chief Weddle explained the history and function of the District’s Post Employment Health Plan with Nationwide. MOTION made by Tom Cortez to approve a contribution adjustment to the Post Employment Health Plan. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Akes, Cortez, Sauceda, Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Division Chief Report. Division Chief Nate Bailey gave his monthly report.
- B. Fire Chief Report. Chief Weddle gave his monthly report.
- Future Agenda Items: The following items will be on a future agenda:
- -Budget Hearing and approval will be in two weeks on June 22nd
- -PSPRS funding policy.
- Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by Board Chairman Belinda Akes at 1845 hours.