The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Station Four, 8795 NW N Highway, Kansas City, Mo.

Nelson Hopper acted as chairman of the meeting and called it to order at 7:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Directors Hopper and Newburger. Director Judd was present via telephone. Also present were Chief Richard Carrizzo and Dale Minton, Union Representative.

Minutes of the March 26, 2002, meeting which had been previously e-mailed to the Directors were accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

The treasurer's report was presented and discussed. Chief Carrizzo explained that we had made the final payment for Station Four and that the account for the construction fund should be depleted by Spring. The Directors upon motion made, seconded, and passed accepted the Treasurer's Report.

The following Old Business was brought before the meeting:

1. Legal Issues. There were no legal issues presented

2. Apparatus Update: Chief Carrizzo reported that everything was up and running in February. Chief Carrizzo explained that the final payments for the leased apparatus have been made and the District owns all apparatus.

3. Station Four: The punch list is being worked on slowly. Chief Carrizzo explained the problems with the asphalt and the possible wrong bid by Little Joe's Asphalt. The Construction Manager is handling the situation.

4. Department Values/Strategic Plan: Chief Carrizzo reported that the three chiefs have finished their leadership courses with Dr. Gerling. Leadership courses will be held with officers in May and then with the employees in late Spring, early Summer.

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

Chief's Report: Chief Carrizzo reported that the entire fire department has been asked to be the Grand Marshall for the July 4 Parade. We have accepted this honor. More to follow as it gets closer.

A letter was received from Missouri Department of Ethics confirming receipt of everyone's Financial Disclosure for 2002.

Chief Carrizzo will be interviewing late in April to fill a vacant firefighter position.

Chief Carrizzo presented the single bid received for the River Rescue Boat. HOT was the only bidder. The Committee reviewed the bid, followed by the chiefs. It was Chief Carrizzo's recommendation to accept the bid from HOT for $21,381, which included the trailer. Discussion took place regarding the finances of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A motion was made by the Director Newburger to authorize Chief Carrizzo to move forward with the purchase of the River Boat based on the bid. Motion was seconded and passed.

Upon motion and passing, the Board accepted the Chief's Report.

At approximately 7:50 p.m. the Board adjourned to Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

The Executive Session adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m. and the regular meeting was reopened. A formal decision was made in Executive Session to execute a new Employment Agreement between Chief Richard Carrizzo and Southern Platte Fire Protection District.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief