The monthly meeting of the Commissioners of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Station Three, 10811 NW 45 Highway, Parkville, Mo.

The meeting was called to order by Nelson Hopper at 7:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Hopper, Newburger, Judd and Chief Richard Carrizzo. Also present were Capt. Steve Shaumeyer and FF Chris Denney.

Minutes of the April 16, 2001, meeting, that had been previously provided to the Commissioners, were accepted upon, motion made, seconded and passed.

The Treasurer's written report for April was accepted upon motion made, seconded and passed. Chief Carrizzo answered Board members questions regarding the interest earned and the interest in the written report. Chief Carrizzo also informed the Board that he needed to confirm a "Request to Release Pledged Securities" for the Federal Reserve and UMB Bank as per Treasurers Thomas' request this past week.

The following old business was presented to the meeting:

1. Legal Issue - Chief Carrizzo reported for Attorney Greene that Chief Carrizzo and Attorney Greene are scheduled to meet next week to draft the letter to LTD2 and HGK Construction for the additional costs associated with the survey problems at Station Four.

2. Ambulance Issue - Chief Carrizzo reported that MAST times had decreased into an acceptable range.

3. Station One - Chief Carrizzo reported that the roof is still leaking after a water test. DeGeorge Company is working to fix the problem.

4. Apparatus Update - Chief Carrizzo reported that all units are in service. Tanker 23 has had an accident, bending the rear fender and sidewall. It is unknown when the accident occurred. The E-One at Station One received $1,700 in repairs and preventive maintenance. The new Suburban is service. The Explorer will be kept until next year. Tires on it will be replaced.

5. Station Four - Chief Carrizzo reported the station is progressing quickly. A tour of the station will be given after the meeting. Chief Carrizzo and Fiser will meet with the other two partners of HGK Construction to discuss problems with the third partner.

6. Department Values - Chief Carrizzo reported on the meeting for the department values will be Aug. 4, 2001.

7. 2000 Audit - Chief Carrizzo had nothing to report in the absence of Connie Thomas.

The following New Business was presented at the meeting:

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

a. Five thank-you cards/letters from citizens were read.
b. A report on the inspection and permit activity for April was presented.
c. Certificates received in April are the following: FF Ekis - Kansas FF I and II, Capt. Shaumeyer - MO Fire Officer I.
d. Hiring process brought in 107 testers, with 70 passing. Interviews were concluded this week. A list will be generated of the top 20 candidates. An additional interview will be scheduled narrowing the list to 12. Extensive backgrounds checks will be completed with a Chief's interview and the hiring of nine candidates.
e. Nothing has come back from MARC regarding the salary survey.
f. An update was given regarding the additional expenses that are associated with the survey problem at Station Four. These amount to approximately $12,300 in additional cost. Upon motion made, seconded and passed, the Board moved to give Chief Carrizzo authorization to deploy the Change Orders for these additional costs with Attorney Greene assistance in recouping the additional costs from HGK Construction and LTD2 Survey.
g. A contract was presented from Midwest Patrol Services to patrol our parking lots in the night hours. The contractor would like to donate the costs to the District. Therefore, there will be no cost to the District for the one-year contract. Upon motion made, seconded and passed, the Board moved to give Chief Carrizzo authorization to deploy the Contract with Midwest Patrol Services Inc. for building and parking lot patrol at Station Three.

2. Insurance Proposal - Chief Carrizzo received a request from AFLAC Insurance to provide a seminar for all employees, both paid and non-compensated for supplemental insurance, paid for by the individual. It was determined that this would not be an appropriate time for the seminar and contact will be made later in the year for a possible seminar.

There being no further new business, Commissioner Judd asked to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue.

The regular meeting of the District reopened at 8:05 p.m. The Board during Executive Session took no action.

There being no further formal business to come before the meeting, the Board, Fire Chief and quests moved the meeting to Station Four for a tour at approximately 8:05 p.m.

Upon arrival back to Station Three, there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. upon motion made, seconded and passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo
Fire Chief