MINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
COMMISSIONERS OF SOUTHERN PLATTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
November 27, 2001

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Thursday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Station 4, 8795 NW N Highway, Kansas City, Mo.

Nelson Hopper acted as chairman of the meeting and called it to order at 7:05 p.m. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Nelson Hopper, Gary Judd, and Mike Newburger. Also present was Chief Richard Carrizzo

Minutes of the Oct. 18 and Nov. 16, 2001, meetings were previously e-mailed to the Board for review. Upon motion made by Mr. Newburger, the minutes were accepted as presented.

The Board reviewed the treasurer's report for October. Upon motion made by Mr. Newburger and seconded by Mr. Judd, the Board unanimously accepted the report.

The following old business was discussed:

1. There was no legal report as Mrs. Greene was not present.

2. Apparatus: Chief Carrizzo reported that all vehicles are up and running. Five units would be serviced during December and pump packing would be conducted.

3. Station 4: A new punch list is completed and the work will all be completed during the same week. All personnel have been moved, and a crew of three 24 hours a day is operating out of the station.

4. Department Values: Chief Carrizzo is waiting on two bids prior to beginning the process, which has expanded to include a complete audit of internal and external customers.

5. 2002 Budget: After a brief discussion and review of the 2002 Budget that was presented in August, a motion was made by Mr. Judd to accept and adopt the 2002 Budget as presented and seconded by Mr. Hopper. The Board unanimously approved the motion.

6. Ambulance Issue: Chief Carrizzo reviewed the issue at hand and it is believed that MAST and the Cities concerned have resolved the issue. The District should see no changes to ambulance service in the short term (1-3 years).

The following new business was brought before the meeting:

1. Richard Carrizzo gave his Chief's Report that included the following:

  • Farley Store was given an occupancy permit.
  • Lt Hershberger completed and Fire Safety Inspection I.
  • Last months competencies included Ropes/Knots and Building Construction.
  • A thank you card was read from Mrs. Barbara Cotton.
  • The TIF Commission was reviewed.
  • A new hiring process has begun with the written and physical ability testing being conducted on Dec. 1, 2001. The District will be hiring a minimum of two replacement employees.

    Upon motion made by Mr. Newburger and seconded by Mr. Judd, the Board unanimously accepted the Fire Chief's Report.

    2. Health Insurance Adoption: The changes in the plan was presented to the Board by Chief Carrizzo for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Hopper and seconded by Mr. Judd, the Board unanimously approved to accept the 2002 Health Care Plans and give Chief Carrizzo the authority to continue to administer those plans.

    The Board added an additional item to the agenda. Upon motion and unanimously passing the Board approved to give each active employee a holiday gift in the amount of $130.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously passed.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Richard R. Carrizzo
    Fire Chief

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