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Brownsburg Fire Territory
Attendees:
Others in
Attendance:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
III. MOMENT OF
SILENCE
IV. ROLL CALL TO
DETERMINE QUORUM BY PRESIDING OFFICER Chief True presented Alex Brand with his Lieutenant bars and badge. Kristi Brand pinned the badge on her husband.
V. APPROVAL OF
PREVIOUS MINUTES FROM: January 22, 2008
VI.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE:
February 19, 2008
Mr. Sibbing
requested that a dated copy of the Brownsburg Fire Territory Fund –
2008 Budget be included in the packet on a monthly basis. Mr.
Sibbing also requested that encumbrances be evaluated in October of
each year. Mr. Sibbing questioned the ability to pay the emergency
dispatch charges invoice in advance of receiving the service. Ms.
Leminger stated that the Indiana State Board of Accounts generally
discourages paying for services or products in advance. Ms.
Leminger will investigate this issue. Mr. Peoples does not have an
issue with paying the invoice as long as it’s legal. Mrs. McClain
moved to pay the invoice upon legal review of any statute currently
in place. Mr. Peoples seconded the motion. Motion carried.
VII. EXECUTIVE
BOARD ITEMS A. Station 131 Memorandum of Understanding – Mrs. McClain distributed a copy of the MOU. Mrs. McClain feels like the Fire Territory should work with the figures on the original document. Mrs. McClain wants the Clerk-Treasurer to cut a check for the remaining funds due the Territory. There was a brief discussion regarding establishing a “line item” for service payments to the Clerk-Treasurer. Chief True will organize a meeting to discuss this issue and contact Mrs. McClain with the date and time. Ms. Leminger stated that she has not spent the Territories time on this subject. Mr. Sibbing requested the Executive Board keep up to date on developments New Business A. Town Emergency Plan – Division Chief Chubb distributed a copy of the Brownsburg Comprehensive Emergency Plan and gave a brief overview of its contents. The committee’s goal is to present a completed document to the Town Council in May. If the plan is adopted, a training for BFT personnel will be conducted.
VIII. FIRE CHIEF
ITEMS A. Station 131 Renovation Update - Chief True gave a brief update of the ongoing renovations at Station 131. Epoxy floors are being installed, personnel moved in to the completed bunk room. Chief True will e-mail information related to the change orders on this project. B. Heavy Rescue Update – The rescue has been returned to us. It is in the shop for striping and will hopefully be in service by Saturday. C. Policy Manual Changes Provided for Board Members – This subject was tabled until the March meeting per Chief True. D. Ambulance Billing Rates to be Adopted – Chief True requested approval from the board to raise the ambulance rates to $350.00, $450.00, $550.00 and $8.00 per mile. Mr. Peoples moved to approve the increase in the ambulance billing rates as outlined. Mrs. McClain seconded the motion. Motion carried. The board wants an annual review of these rates. New Business A. 2008 Goals and Objectives Summary – Mr. Sibbing requested an Executive Session to discuss the Goals and Objectives related to Chief True’s review. It was decided that the session will be conducted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 0900 hours. B. Sectional Coverage – D/C Chubb stated that Brownsburg High School will host the sectional basketball games. Seven BFT personnel will be working the event. This event is considered a “high risk event”. Mr. Sibbing requested a recap of the event at the next Executive Board meeting. C. Dispatch Invoice – As discussed earlier. D. Organizational Chart – A corrected chart was distributed to board members. E. County Training Update – D/C O’Haver presented a brief overview of a local county training meeting that was held at BFT involving the surrounding fire departments. F. Hendricks County Fire Chief’s Association Agreement – Chief True stated that county fire departments have asked to move the county training center to Brownsburg. A Memorandum of Understanding will be required for the Fire Chief’s Association. G. New Business – Snyder Pretzel Company – Captain Shaffer briefly reviewed plans for a new Snyder Pretzel Company distribution center that will encompass 176,000 square feet at Eagle V and employee 40 people. H. Recruit Class – D/C Whitt stated Recruit Class begins on February 25, 2008. I. Diversity Training Report – Diversity training was held last week. Chief True stated he plans on offering this type of training on an annual basis. J. 2007 Physicals Summary – D/C Chubb presented a packet to each board member for their review. K. Equipment to Disperse – Board members received two lists of broken or obsolete equipment for their approval. Mr. Peoples moved to approve the lists as submitted. Mrs. McClain seconded the motion. Motion carried. L. Monthly Reports –
1.
Information Services February 2008 Monthly Report IX. ATTORNEY ITEMS
A.
Homeland Security Update – Ms. Leminger has nothing further to
report.
X. COMMENTS
FROM THE FLOOR
XI. DATE AND
LOCATION OF NEXT EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
XII.
ADJOURNMENT .
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