The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Thursday, May 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 p.m. Present at the meeting were Directors Hopper, Newburger, and Judd. Also present were Chief Richard Carrizzo, Division Chief John Callahan, and Dale Minton, Union Representative.

Minutes of the April 2, 2002, meeting that had been previously e-mailed to the commissioners were approved and accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

The treasurer's report was presented and discussed. It was approved and accepted by the commissioners upon motion made, seconded, and passed. Chief Carrizzo also advised that the 2001 aduit was progressing and that he had signed forms requesting information from different entities for the auditor.

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 April. He advised that the new brush unit (pickup) had been delivered and that the "skid" unit was being purchased along with some loose equipment. It is expected to remain under budget. The River Rescue boat had been ordered and expected to be delivered in approximately three weeks.

3. Station Four: Chief Carrizzo reported that there were still some miscellaneous items left on the punch list that were being addressed.

4. Department Values/Strategic Plan: Chief Carrizzo reported that all the officers and chiefs would be meeting with Dr. Gerling next week for two days in order to work towards the organizational values.

Director Hopper wanted to iterate that Chief Carrizzo's contract had been changed and that the District was happy to be retaining Chief Carrizzo on a more permanent basis.

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

1. Chief's Report: Chief Carrizzo reported on the following: