SOUTHERN PARK COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 
  
Minutes of the August 5, 2010 Public Meeting 
  
  
1.Call to order Chairman Sam Calanni called the meeting to order at 7:15pm. 
  
1.Attendees and Guests: Board members: Sam Calanni Chairman, Amy Mason, Kathy (Flip) Boettcher, Harry Gintzer. Anita Long - excused absence Secretary Richard Rogers  Department Members:  Chief Gene Stanley,  Deputy Chief Don Felton,  Executive Officer Larry LePage, Web Master Seth Stahlman , Auxiliary President Dave Tilton Guests: Barbara Felton 
  
1.Approval of Agenda:  Agenda approved as submitted. 
  
1.Approval of June meeting minutes: Harry Gintzer moved and Flip Boettcher seconded motion to approve the April Minutes as submitted.  Unanimously passed. 
  
1.Directors and Chief Reports 
Treasurers Report –The “quick overview” sections of both the June and July reports were reviewed with the Board, by Chairman Calanni, in the absence of Anita Long.  In summary the District has a YTD income of $10,546 more than budgeted.  Both the June and July reports were accepted as submitted by Anita Long.  Copies of the reports are attached to these minutes. 
 Public Relations –Rita Baysinger has agreed to compile and publish the next newsletter and she is ready to proceed. 
Regulatory matters –No outstandanding DOLA or State matters. 
Chiefs’ Report – Highlights of the attached Chief’s report included: 
Chief Stanley has reservations on adopting National Fire Codes because of Liability issues.  Re: Park County resolution 47 approved International Fire Code for the County and it states that all Fire Districts had previously adopted the Uniform Fire Code.  It is questionable whether or not the SPCFPD has ever formally adopted the UFC or IFC.  Multiple legal issues regarding Colorado Revised Statute 16-8-104 and Fire Codes, also issue of if and when Uniform Fire Code was adopted.  Sam and Chief will pursue legal issues raised.  Hail damage estimates $4,750 to the Chief truck and $3,400 to the ambulance.  Don Felton’s personal vehicle was also damaged while responding and is covered. Need an estimate of damages and a copy of Don’s insurance coverage to proceed with his vehicle repairs.  Damage estimates have been sent to Continental Western Insurance. New cots for ambulances are on hand and are waiting for parts to install.  Old cots to be disposed are not valuable and may be liability if donated.  Chief will check on disposal options.  Discussed both Chief and Deputy Chief being gone at same time, this won’t happen again.  Mineral Impact Grant application was not approved by the State.   Greg Winkler (DOLA) stated that all grants for rolling stock were disapproved.  This item will be held open until next month during which the Chief will meet with Greg to determine if any alternative course of action is available.  Still waiting for MRE’s from Red Cross for Community Center.  The Red Cross is waiting for re-supply of their stock. 
 CSFS $2,000 grant, 50/50 grant.  ~$1,700 already spent.  Current inverters working fine do not need replacing only more training.   Money needs to be spent by end of the year.  This item will remain open until the September meeting to see if the final GPS piece is received from the County.  UTE Pass Mutual Aid Agreement received and needs reviewing.  Chief and Chairman will review and approve or recommend changes. Satellite phones becoming unreliable, with Global Star, at $114/month.  Price to triple in future if full coverage becomes available.  Chief recommends using cell phone amplifiers.  Dead spots may still be present with amplifiers but number and size unknown.  No contract with Global Star.  Chief suggests purchasing and testing a single unit. Amy Mason moved to purchase a single phone setup for trial, Flip Boettcher seconded the motion.  Unanimously approved.  Clarifications on vehicle repairs: Paid repairs to be performed by certified professions.  Volunteer work for minor repairs may be performed. 
 Barbara Felton discussed methods of obtaining quality evaluations of our services, to allow us to better serve the public.  The consensus was to leave evaluation forms at time of responses.  Chief will pursue this idea.  Barbara Felton needs a title for evaluation form and the form is to be reworded to be more positive.   
Cripple Creek, 4-Mile, and Ute Pass have agreed to respond as medical back up during periods when our EMT staffing because of vacations or for other reasons.   
  
Aux Report –Dave Tilton reported that the Yard Sale netted $2,250 and the Auxiliary now has a  $3,000 bank balance.  He discussed a proposal for a July 4th dinner and dance, open to public.  Possibly next year and a one-day liquor license.   Liability issues and special events permit requirements will be investigated.  Next Auxiliary meeting Aug 29th at 7pm.   
  
1.Old Business 
CSFS Grant Application (Grant reimbursement status): Larry LePage covered, tabled until next meeting. 
  
Ute Pass Medical MOU: Covered in Chief’s report.  Chief and Chairman to review the Agreement proposed by Ute Pass. 
  
District Capital Asset Plan (Draft Prepared): Document explained by Sam Calanni, Chief to complete inventory by the end of August. 
  
Grant application update for 962-replacement update: Initially rejected.   
  
       Inclusions for 2010- letter to Assessor: Sam Calanni sent letter to the County Assessor and received    assurances that the 17 properties in question will be included in 2011.     
  
       PIO Position: Discussed under Chief Report.  Rita Baysinger to serve as PIO for big events. 
  
       Ballot Issues (amend 60/61&prop 101): could cost $20,000 in lost revenue.  Because no one had current information on the issues, it was tabled until next meeting. 
  
       MRE’s for Community Center: Discussed in Chief’s report. 
  
       Gurneys for Ambulances: Closed Item.  Disposition of old gurneys to be determined. 
  
1.New Business 
Unit 941 Theft: Radiator and associated parts stolen from Unit 941 while parked in Station 3.  Sheriff is working the issue.  Insurance has $500 deductible, estimate repair $400.   
  
Hail damage to 2 Units and one Private Vehicle: Discussed in Chief’s report.  Insurance estimates sent to insurer. 
  
Ratify approval for costs of turbocharger for Chief’s Truck:  Motion to ratify moved by Harry, seconded by Amy, unanimously passed. 
  
Thanks for support from other Districts: Chief drafted and sent a thank you letter to Canon City Fire Dept., 4-mile, Fire District and Kathy Boyce at Park County for there support during the Guffey Tingle Fires. 
  
Jeff Force Steak Night: Comments were all very positive. 
  
1.Public Input No public input 
  
1.Adjourn Public Meeting Adjourned at 8:50pm. 
  
1.Executive Session  (closed to public) Executive Session was held. 
  
  
Respectfully Submitted: 
  
  
  
Richard Rogers, Secretary