Skagit County Fire District 17

Minutes (Pending Aproval)

January 10, 2012

The Regular Commissioners Meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM by Commissioner Nicolls, Chairman.

Present:  Commissioners Nicolls, Bogosian, and Murphy,  Assistant Chief Francis, Medical Officer White, Captain Pyke and Secretary Pellett.  Chief Stamper was absent.

The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2011 were approved as written.

The minutes of the Special Meeting of December 30, 2011 were approved as written.  Purpose of the meeting was to appoint a Commissioner for Position 1.

Treasurer’s Report:  Operating Fund balance $12,557.89.  Investment Fund balance $88,969.39.  Total bills $9,160.07.  Carol was instructed to transfer $3,000 from the Investment Fund to the Operating Fund.

Tom Murphy was sworn in as Commissioner by Jodi Meekins, Notary.

Open:  Larry welcomed Tom as Commissioner.  Encouraged both commissioners to become familiar with the RCW’s especially pertaining to the open meetings.  

Chief’s Report:  Not available due to Chief Stamper not in attendance.

New Business:

Reconsideration of Resolution #301 rescinding COLA Resolution #184 -  After much discussion it was unanimously approved to void/rescind Resolution #301 thereby reinstating Resolution #184 which provides for employees to receive the Cost of Living Allocation each year.

Discuss of Resolution #277, Commissioners’ Compensation  - After discussion and giving their reasons, it was unanimously approved to write a resolution to rescind  Resolution #277 which gave the Commissioners Compensation for meeting attendance and other services provided to the department.  Commissioner Murphy will bring the proposed resolution to the next meeting for signature.

Presentation of 2012 Department Budget - There was much discussion and participation regarding the proposed budget items within the department as prepared by Chief Stamper. The budget was unanimously approved with the exception of the employee salaries. The Commissioners’ compensation was removed and Secretary Pellett received an increase in salary.

Posting locations for Fire Department official announcements and notices. – Secretary Pellett advised the local newspaper no longer will print public service notice of meetings for fire departments for free. An ad would have to be placed.  Further discussion ensued. Carol to talk with the Guemes Tide editor regarding a possible notice in their publication as well as on their calendar.  Nancy/Mike will discuss Linetime posting. Carol will continue to post at the Guemes ferry landing and at the Anacortes landing.  It was decided there was no need to post on the building. These methods should satisfy the requirement for notices.

The Commissioners reviewed the invoices from December 13, 2011 to January 10, 2012 and approved $7,813.67 and $1,346.40 for salaries.  Grand total is $9,160.07.

The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.  The next Regular Meeting will be February 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.

Submitted by

Carol Pellett, Secretary

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Commissioner Nick Nicolls, Chairman