OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
March 8, 2021
- Call to order and confirmation of quorum. A meeting of the Board was called to order by Board Chair Belinda Akes at the Eloy Fire District Administration office, located at 4010 N. Toltec Road, Eloy, Arizona at 1801 hours on Monday, March 8, 2021. A quorum was confirmed with five members present: Toni Lorona Carlson, Luis Ybarra, Edward Sauceda, Tom Cortez, and Belinda Akes. Board members Luis Ybarra, Edward Sauceda, and Tom Cortez attended remotely.
- Pledge of allegiance. Board Chair Belinda Akes led the pledge of allegiance.
- Call to the Public: No members of the public addressed the board.
- Pinning Ceremony: Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented Trevor Sutton with his Firefighter badge.
- Consent Agenda:
- A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on February 8, 2021.
- B. Financial Statements.
- C. Approval of Warrants.
- The Board members reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements, and Warrant List. Chief Weddle gave recap of the District’s financial status. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the Consent Agenda Items. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Akes, Lorona Carlson, Sauceda, Cortez, and Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion and possible action on approval of the annual audit. James Saunders the district’s auditor gave his report on the annual audit and the District’s financial statements were in compliance with accounting and auditing standards. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the annual audit. SECONDED by Luis Ybarra. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Akes, Lorona Carlson, Sauceda, Cortez, and Ybarra; 0 Nays.
- B. Review, discussion and possible action on approval of metal storage building at the Toltec station. Chief Weddle explained the multiple needs for additional storage at Toltec. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the metal storage building at the Toltec station. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Akes, Lorona Carlson, Sauceda, Cortez, and Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- C. Review, discussion and possible action on approval of new ambulance. Chief Weddle explained some of the supply chain issues with vehicles and that additional lead time is needed for the ambulance manufacturing process. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the new ambulance. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Akes, Lorona Carlson, Sauceda, Cortez, and Ybarra; 0 Nays).
- D. Review, discussion and possible action on presentation of projected revenues for next year’s budget. Chief Weddle reviewed the assessed valuations that were received from Pinal County and presented various options for revenues. No action taken, discussion item only.
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Division Chief Report. Division Chief Nate Bailey 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 at approximately 1849 hours.