The monthly meeting of the Commissioners of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at Station 3, 10811 NW 45 Highway, Parkville, Mo.

The meeting was called to order by Nelson Hopper at 7:35 p.m. Present were Commissioners Hopper, Cull, Attorney Leslie Greene and Chief Richard Carrizzo.

Minutes of the December meeting, that had been previously provided to the Commissioners, were accepted upon, motion made, seconded and passed.

The Treasurer's written report for November and December 2000 were accepted upon motion made, seconded and passed.

The following old business was presented to the meeting:

1. Legal Issue - Attorney Greene reported that two applicants had applied for the position of Board of Director. All filing has been completed and the election will be held on April 3, 2001.

2. Ambulance Issue - Chief Carrizzo reported that MAST times had decreased for December as compared with November.

3. Station One - Chief Carrizzo reported that the roof is leaking and that DeGeorge Company is working to fix the problem. The Spring Open House was discussed. A tentative date will be March 31 for a community pancake breakfast.

4. Apparatus Update - Chief Carrizzo reported that all units are in service. Tires for the Pierce Dash are being replaced due to safety reasons.

5. Station Four - Chief Carrizzo reported that the skeleton of the structure is up and a new time line is to be submitted to the District by the construction manager.

6. Health Insurance - Chief Carrizzo reported that the new insurance is in effect. We have had a few problems with medical cards, but they are being taken care of. This agenda item will not be on future agendas unless needed.

7. Department Values - Chief Carrizzo reported on the meeting for the department values and is planning on scheduling a meeting with all officers and the Board. A facilitator will be hired to assist with this meeting.

The following New Business was presented at the meeting:

1. Chief's Report - The chief presented the following:

a. Two thank-you cards from citizens were read.
b. Mr. Woodard has retired from Park University and will no longer be in charge of the underground facilities. The college has John Brown Company managing the underground.
c. The Adopt-a-Highway Program has been cancelled.
d. A report on the inspection and permit activity for December was presented.
e. The December and Year End District Activity Reports, previously e-mailed to the Board, were reviewed.
f. A summary of the interest earned from the Bond Account was reviewed. Chief Carrizzo reported that the District earned $206,760.22 from the investments and the repurchase agreement. As per the bond agreement, after the interest needed to repay the bonds, from the investments, a surplus of approximately $95,000 was earned. Chief Carrizzo stated this interest could only be used for the stated reasons in the election. Therefore, the money would need to stay in the bond account and would assist with the expenses of the Station Four project.
g. Upon motion made, seconded and passed, the Board moved to give Chief Carrizzo authorization to move forward and invest the balance of funds in the Bond Account as per the recommendation of UMB Financial Services.

3. 2001 Meetings - Chief Carrizzo confirmed with the Board that the attached meeting dates were okay to post.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned to Executive Session at 8: 20 p.m.

The regular meeting of the District reopened at 8:30 p.m. No action was taken by the Board during Executive Session

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. upon motion made, seconded and passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo
Fire Chief