OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ELOY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
MARCH 13, 2023
- Call to order and confirmation of quorum. 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, March 13, 2023. A quorum was confirmed with four members present: Luis Ybarra, Edward Sauceda, Belinda Akes, and Toni Lorona Carlson. Board member Luis Ybarra 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.
- Consent Agenda:
- A. Minutes of the regular district meeting on February 13, 2023.
- B. Financial Statements.
- C. Approval of Warrants.
- Fire Chief Kelly Weddle reported that the ambulance revenues were still strong, and the ambulances have been very busy. He added that property tax revenues should start to increase next month, but March expenses will also be up due to three payrolls. The Board reviewed the Minutes, Financial Statements, and Warrant List. MOTION made by Edward Sauceda to approve the Consent Agenda Items A, B, and C. SECONDED by Toni Lorona Carlson. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Akes; 0 Nays).
- Executive Session
- None.
- Business
- A. Review, discussion and possible action on review and approval of the annual audit. The district’s auditor, James Saunders gave his report on the annual audit and stated that the District’s financial statements were in compliance with current accounting and auditing standards. Mr. Saunders referred the board to the audit opinions in the financial statements. Mr. Saunders answered all questions that the board had about the financial statements and audit. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve the audit. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (4 Ayes: Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, and Akes; 0 Nays).
- Tom Cortez arrived via remote access. 5 board members are now present.
- B. Review, discussion and possible action on request for annexation of parcel 511-33-016A from SEO Properties LLC. Chief Weddle pointed out the location of this parcel on the district map. MOTION made by Toni Lorona Carlson to approve annexation request of parcel 511-33-016A from SEO Properties LLC. SECONDED by Edward Sauceda. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, Cortez and Akes; 0 Nays).
- C. Review, discussion and possible action on presentation of revenues for the upcoming budget planning process. Chief Weddle provided information to the board about assessed valuations and tax levy rate options. Current industry challenges with hiring and retention were discussed. Information/discussion item, no action taken.
- Reports and Correspondence
- A. Division Chief Report. Division Chief’s monthly report was given by Division Chief Rob Jarvis.
- B. Fire Chief Report. Fire Chief Kelly Weddle presented his monthly report.
- Future Agenda Items: None.
- Adjournment. Adjournment. MOTION made by Edward Sauceda to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED by Toni Lorona Carlson. MOTION PASSED (5 Ayes: Lorona Carlson, Ybarra, Sauceda, Cortez and Akes; 0 Nays). Chairperson Akes adjourned the meeting at 1853 hours.