The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Station Four, 8795 NW N Highway, Kansas City, Mo.

Nelson Hopper acted as Chairman of the meeting and called it to order at 9:11 a.m. Present at the meeting were Directors Hopper, Judd, and Newburger. Also present were Chief Richard Carrizzo and Capt. Dale Minton.

Minutes of the February 19, 2003, meeting that had been previously e-mailed to the Directors were accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

Treasurer's reports were handed out, prepared by Treasurer Connie Thomas, for the month of February. Chief Carrizzo informed the Board that the Auditor had made arrangements with the District for the audit to start. Treasurer's Report as presented for February was accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

The following Old Business was brought before the meeting:

1.Legal Issues: Leslie Stewart Greene has reviewed the "Facility Agreement" for the District and had begun reviewing the "Ride-A-Long" Program release.

2. Apparatus update: Chief Carrizzo reported all apparatus in service. The River Rescue Boat has been moved to Station One with the Explorer. The insurance reimbursement for P-24's fire has been received. The New Suburban (0301) has arrived and been placed in service. The Apparatus Task Force was finishing the specs for the tanker/pumper and will be presenting them to the Board for approval to bid out in the next few months. Tanker 23 (8401) would then be examined on whether it would be sold or the chassis would be replaced.

3. Training Tower: Four Star and WHP Towers have fixed the drainage problem on the second floor and were looking at different options for the first floor. Chief Carrizzo reported that the entire project has been paid in full.

4. Open House: Chief Carrizzo reported that 258 people attended the event on March 8, 2003. This was based on the count that was charged by Chris Cakes. Positive feedback has been relayed to the Board and firefighters from citizens.

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

1. Chief's Report:

Chief Carrizzo reported that the District was applying for the FEMA Fire ACT Grant. The application was due April 14. Numerous items were being asked for this year.

Chief Carrizzo read the following letters:

The Stewarts - Thank you letter for the EMS response

Governor Holden -Dr. Matt Gratton's nomination to the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services being denied due to residence location

The National - Thank you for our business at the Annual Appreciation Dinner

Senator Sam Graves - Thank you to Chief Carrizzo for participating in Homeland Defense Security roundtable.

A Certificate of Participation by Platte County Board of Services for the Fire Safety Training that was presented by the District.

Chief Carrizzo reported on the donated SCBA units that are available for the Training Division and the new regulation to be adopted that would require the purchase of different SCBA units.

A pre-construction meeting was held with Parkville Commons regarding Building D, a 31,500 square foot sprinkled facility.

A pre-construction meeting was held with Jennifer Havens regarding Wines by Jennifer.

A Final Plat Permit was issued to Weatherby Highlands Sub-division.

Certifications earned in February were:

Capt. Main: Train-the-Trainer, Managing Company Tactical Operations and Incident Management System
Lt. Joles: Fire Instructor I
FF Dinneen: Fire Instructor I

Dr. Rush presented a course on Smallpox for the employees and families this past week.

The Design Award of Excellence was presented to the Board from Chief Carrizzo on behalf of Guenther, Mills, Keating Architects, Inc. for Station #4's design.

The Board accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed the Chief's Report.

Chief Carrizzo discussed the Pension Task Force. President Hopper will represent the Board of Directors. A meeting will be forthcoming.

3. President Hopper asked about a firefighter's physical fitness program. Chief Carrizzo discussed the voluntary IAFF/IAFC Fitness Program and the affects on employees volunteering for the program.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief