The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Wednesday, April 23, 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 9:30 a.m. Present at the meeting were Directors Hopper, Judd, and Newburger. Also present was Chief Richard Carrizzo.

Minutes of the March 26, 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 March. Chief Carrizzo informed the Board on the expenses to MARC for classes and a medical radio system upgrade assessed to all agencies in MARCER. Treasurer's Report as presented for March was accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed. The Board requested that Chief Carrizzo forward his reconciled budget each month to the Board.

The following Old Business was brought before the meeting:

1. Legal Issues: Leslie Stewart Greene was reviewing the "Ride-A-Long" Program release. Nothing to update at this time.

2. Apparatus update: Chief Carrizzo reported all apparatus in service. Apparatus 8102 will have its pump repacked and bad ball values replaced. This will then place the apparatus in service as a reserve unit assigned to the Training Division. Apparatus 8701 will be kept and not sold. Apparatus 0201 had its driver's side step torn off. It will not be replaced.

3. Training Tower: Four Star and WHP Towers are still looking at different options for the first-floor drainage problems. Chief Carrizzo reported that the facility had been rented out numerous times these past months.

4. Election Results: President Hopper certified the election of Michael Newburger as a Director of the Board. Director Judd moved for the acceptance of the certification of Mr. Newburger, accepted, and approved. Mr. Michael Newburger was certified and Notary Adrienne Renton swore him in as Director of the Board. Thereupon, President Hopper and Mr. Judd welcomed Mr. Newburger.

All old business was closed.

The meeting reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with Nelson Hopper, Garry Judd, Michael Newburger and Chief Carrizzo in attendance.

The new board then elected Nelson Hopper President, Gary Judd Treasurer, and Michael Newburger as Secretary.

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

1. Chief's Report:

Chief Carrizzo reported that the District applied for the FEMA Fire ACT Grant in the amount of $378,000. Numerous items were asked for.

Chief Carrizzo read a congratulation letter for the election of Michael Newburger from Representative Jason Brown.

Chief Carrizzo discussed the wonderful newspaper article about the Training Center in the Dispatch Newspaper.

A thank you letter was read from Lenexa Fire Department for the use of the Training Center and professionalism of Southern Platte Fire Protection District and its personnel.

Chief Carrizzo advised that he would be presenting the ICC Code update for the 90-day review in May. The District will advertise the change of ordinances in the newspaper to allow for comments and input.

Chief Carrizzo reviewed the plan that Congress had passed for individuals who suffer serious side effects after receiving smallpox vaccinations.

Pre-construction meetings are continuing with Parkville Commons.

Certifications earned in March were:

Capt. Main: Train-the-Trainer, Managing Company Tactical Operations - Decision Making
Chief Callahan - Fire Officer II
FF Dinneen: Hazardous Materials Technician
FF Alvarado: Hazardous Materials Technician
FF Nell: Hazardous Materials Technician
FF Richardson: Hazardous Materials Technician
FF White: Hazardous Materials Technician
Chief Fiser and Callahan completed the final sessions of Leadership Enhancement

Chief Carrizzo discussed the 2003 Pay Plan and market study. A preliminary plan was outlined.

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

2. Labor/Management Report: Chief Carrizzo reviewed the recent Labor/Management Standing Committee meeting.

3. Strategic Plan: Chief Carrizzo discussed the hiring of the additional 14 positions in the organization and the need for a tax rate increase. The contract entities were discussed and Chief Carrizzo will work with Parkville on the needs and desires of the City and District. A motion will be worked on and presented at the next meeting.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief