The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Wednesday, June 12, 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 9:04 a.m. Present at the meeting were Directors Hopper, Judd, and Newburger. Also present was Chief Richard Carrizzo.

Minutes of the May 2, 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 he and Treasurer Thomas had discussed the Construction Fund and that the funds would no longer float into the Repurchase account due to a minimum balance and that at next months meeting there would need to be a motion from the Board to move the funds to another account. The Directors upon motion made, seconded, and passed accepted the Treasurer's Report.

The 2001 Audit was presented. The Directors upon motion made, seconded, and passed accepted the 2001 Auditor'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 May. The water rescue boat motor has been in for repairs numerous times this past few months and was in again. The A/C units in 0001 and 0002 had to have belts replaced and that Pierce was working closely with the repair shop on this matter. While the two units were in for the A/C, the repair shop fixed the headlight bracket problem.

3. Department Values/Strategic Plan: Chief Carrizzo reported on the daylong session with Dr. Gerling and reported that an evening session was being scheduled. The activities have enlightened everyone in attendance.

4. Training Tower: Chief Carrizzo reported that Chief Callahan met with Four Star Electric and WHP for the preconstruction meeting that included the layout design review. WHP advised that they would like to be finished by mid-August, in time for Fire Rescue International in Kansas City.

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 will be sending out a personal invitation to all members and their families that will include a BBQ afterwards.
  
• Ladder testing will be taking place next week for all ground ladders.
  
• The lieutenant promotional process has begun for one replacement position. Four firefighters have applied and successfully completed the written qualification exam.
  
• An outside instructor will be teaching Fire Officer I in late July for interested parties.
  
• Chief Carrizzo reported that FF Wingert had been terminated on May 22, 2002, for disciplinary reasons.
  
• Chief Carrizzo discussed the partnership program and answered questions regarding Kansas City firefighters and how it affected our citizens.

Motion was made to reaffirm the decision to terminate Firefighter Kelly Wingert, effective May 22, 2002, seconded and passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief