MINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
COMMISSIONERS OF SOUTHERN PLATTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
May 21, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Wednesday, May 21, 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 9:07 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 April 23, 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 April. President Hopper asked about alternative investment opportunities to earn a higher rate of return. Chief Carrizzo will research the options and report back. Treasurer's Report as presented for April was accepted upon motion made, seconded, and passed.

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. Attorney Greene reviewed documents prepared for the Division of Labor regarding prevailing wages during the construction of the training tower.

2. Apparatus update: Chief Carrizzo reported all apparatus in service with the exception of 0301, for transmission problems. Apparatus 8102 is scheduled to have its pump repacked and bad ball values replaced on May 27. Apparatus 9603 is out of service for 7-10 days to have oxidation removed and be repainted along the sides of the unit. Apparatus 9901 (Ladder Truck) is scheduled to have its bucket fixed next week to correct a balancing problem. Apparatus 0001 and 0002 are having oxidation problems. Pierce Manufacturing is being contacted to have the issued addressed under warranty.

3. Training Tower: Four Star and WHP Towers are still looking at different options for the first floor drainage problems. Nothing further to report.

4. 2003 Pay Plan: Chief Carrizzo reviewed the attached proposal. Upon motion made, seconded, after a discussion, the memo from Chief Richard Carrizzo dated April 14, 2003, as outlined was passed to be implemented along with the adjusted 2003 Pay Plan. Motioned carried unanimously.

5. Strategic Plan: The Certification of Proposition was presented, as outlined in the 2003-2008 Strategic Plan. Chief Carrizzo reviewed his meeting with the City Council of Parkville. Upon motion made, seconded, the following proposition was approved to be placed on the August 5, 2003, ballot for the citizens of the District:

    "Shall the Board of Directors of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District be authorized to increase the rate of levy to provide 24-hour on-site firefighters for its facilities and for the general support of the District from 69.46 cents to 99.46 cents on each one hundred dollars of assessed value."

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

1. Chief's Report:

    A thank you letter was read from Lakeview Middle School Counselors for the April 24 career day at the School.

    Chief Carrizzo read a thank you card from an incident run by C-shift.

    Chief Carrizzo read a thank you card from a couple who was just thanking us for being us and taking care of the community.

    Pre-construction meetings are continuing with Parkville Commons.

    Certifications earned in April were:

      DC Callahan: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      DC Fiser: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      Capt. Denney: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      Capt. Hershberger: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      Capt. Main: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      Capt. Minton: Fire Incident Safety Officer.
      Lt Joles: Fire Incident Safety Officer.

    Chief Carrizzo reported the tower was used by the following organizations:

      Olathe Fire Department
      Lenexa Fire Department
      Excelsior Springs Fire Department
      Pleasant Valley Fire Department

    Seven individuals attended Hazardous Materials Technician Course, sponsored by LEPC.

    Of the 33 Firefighter I & II, EMT, and CPAT-certified applicants for firefighter, 21 showed to test, 18 passed the written. After the first structured interview 11 personnel passed. The next step in the process will be the Division Chief interview on May 29. Of the 11 volunteer firefighters that were invited, six responded and only two showed up, passing the testing and first interview.

    Chief Carrizzo reported on Station Three's lawn care and fixing of the sprinkler system. He also advised all of the exterior lights had been corrected.

    Chief Carrizzo reported that all but two exterior lights had been fixed at Station One.

    Chief Carrizzo advised of a roof leak at Station Four. The Contractor had been contacted.

    Chief Carrizzo explained that Dr. Gerling had conducted another survey of the employees to assist with the continuation of value based leadership in the organization. The Chiefs, along with Dr. Gerling, would be meeting with each shift and the volunteers to do some small-group training.

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

2. Labor/Management Report: Captain Minton explained the slowdown of the signing of the Partnership Agreement and the need to include the Firefighter's Association in the Agreement. Chief Carrizzo reviewed the recent Labor/Management Standing Committee meeting and explained that the partnership meetings and dinners were being conducted this week with the volunteers and shift personnel.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief

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