{"id":2453,"date":"2022-04-21T21:55:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T21:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eloyfire.org\/?p=2453"},"modified":"2022-04-21T21:55:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T21:55:04","slug":"april-2022-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.eloyfire.org\/?p=2453","title":{"rendered":"April 2022 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

OFFICIAL MINUTES<\/p>\n

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD<\/p>\n

APRIL 11, 2022<\/p>\n

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  1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>A meeting of the Board was called to order by Board Chairperson Belinda Akes at the Eloy Fire District Administration office, located at 4010 N. Toltec Road, Eloy, Arizona at 1800 hours on Monday, April 11, 2022. A quorum was confirmed with five members present: Toni Lorona Carlson, Luis Ybarra, Tom Cortez, Edward Sauceda, and Belinda Akes. Board member Luis Ybarra attended remotely.<\/li>\n
  2. Pledge of allegiance.\u00a0<\/strong>Board Chair Belinda Akes led the pledge of allegiance.<\/li>\n
  3. Call to the Public:\u00a0<\/strong>No members of the public addressed the board.<\/li>\n
  4. Special Ceremony:<\/strong>\u00a0 Pinning Ceremony\n
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    • A. Garrison Cobb received his Engineer Badge.<\/li>\n
    • B. Slade Weddle received his Engineer Badge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Consent Agenda:<\/strong>\n
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      • A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on March 14, 2022.<\/li>\n
      • B. Financial Statements.<\/li>\n
      • C. Approval of Warrants.<\/li>\n
      • The Board reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements, and Warrant List.\u00a0 Fire Chief Kelly Weddle reported that all categories were as expected.\u00a0 MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the Consent Agenda Items A, B, and C. \u00a0SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.\u00a0 MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes:\u00a0 Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Executive Session<\/strong>\n
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        • None.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Business<\/strong>\n
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          • A.\u00a0 Review, discussion and possible action on Resolution 22-001 approving forms and authorizing the execution and delivery of a ground lease, a lease-purchase agreement and other necessary documents to fund all or a portion of the District\u2019s unfunded liabilities with respect to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System and authoring the taking of all other actions necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this resolution.\u00a0 Mark Reader from Stifel, Nicolaus & Company presented information about the PSPRS unfunded liability and the benefits and risks to alternative financing of existing pension debt.\u00a0 A proposed lease, potential savings, documents, and timeframe were reviewed with the board.\u00a0 MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve Resolution 22-001 and related documents as provided.\u00a0 SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.\u00a0 MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes:\u00a0 Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays).<\/li>\n
          • B.\u00a0 Review, discussion, and possible action on engagement of Greenberg Traurig, LLP legal counsel for the purpose of PSPRS financing.\u00a0 MOTION made by Tom Cortez to approve engagement of Greenberg Traurig LLP for PSPRS financing legal counsel.\u00a0 SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.\u00a0 MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes:\u00a0 Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays).<\/li>\n
          • C.\u00a0 Review, discussion, and possible action on engagement of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for purpose of lease purchase financing.\u00a0 MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve engagement of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company LLC for lease purchase financing.\u00a0 SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.\u00a0 MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes:\u00a0 Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays).<\/li>\n
          • D.\u00a0 Review, discussion and possible action on awarding District Liability insurance.\u00a0 Chief Weddle reported that one bid from VFIS was submitted.\u00a0 MOTION made by Tom Cortez to approve the VFIS bid for liability insurance. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda.\u00a0 MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes:\u00a0 Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays).<\/li>\n
          • E.\u00a0 Review, discussion and possible action on presentation of 2022-23 budget. Chief Weddle informed the board of the various increases and changes to the next year\u2019s budget.\u00a0 Informational item only, no action taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Reports and Correspondence<\/strong>\n
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            • A. Division Chief Report. Division Chief Nate Bailey presented his monthly report.<\/li>\n
            • B. Fire Chief Report. Chief Weddle presented his monthly report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Future Agenda Items:\u00a0<\/strong>Update on budget, pension liability, and promotional badge pinning.<\/li>\n
            • Adjournment<\/strong>. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Akes, Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Cortez; 0 Nays). Chairperson Akes adjourned the meeting at 1913 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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