The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Southern Platte Fire Protection District was held Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at Station Four, 8795 NW N Highway, Kansas City, Mo.

Nelson Hopper acting as Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Present at the meeting were Director Gary Judd, Director Michael Newburger and Director Nelson Hopper. Also present was Fire Chief Richard Carrizzo.

Minutes of the January 21, 2004 meeting that had been previously e-mailed to the Directors were accepted upon motion made, seconded and passed.

The Treasurer’s report for the month of January was not available at this time.

The following Old Business was brought before the meeting:

1. Legal Issues: Nothing to report.

2. Apparatus Update: Chief Carrizzo reported that there had been no maintenance on apparatus during January. Apparatus #0201 (Brush 24) received a minor dent to the front bumper and dented the wheel cover during a fire incident. No repair will be made to the vehicle at this time.

Three personnel from the Apparatus Task force traveled to Ottawa, Canada for a mid-construction inspection the second week of February. A change order has been made in the amount of approximately $7,000. This additional cost included a major change to the deck gun appliance, which provided a safety issue as previously ordered.

3. Training Tower: Chief Carrizzo reported that we are waiting for the weather to warm in order to flow large volumes of water to check on the progress of the project.

4. Strategic Plan – Chief Carrizzo reported that the Operations Division met with Dr. Gerling to review communication processes. Future meetings are being planned.

5. Ordinances:

Second reading of Ordinance #6: Bill #1 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the reading was passed. Third reading of Ordinance #6: Bill #1 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the Ordinance was adopted.

Second reading of Ordinance #4: Bill #3 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the reading was passed. Third reading of Ordinance #4: Bill #3 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the Ordinance was adopted.

Second reading of Ordinance #4: Bill #4 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the reading was passed. Third reading of Ordinance #4: Bill #4 was read. Upon motion made, seconded, the Ordinance was adopted.

The following New Business was brought to the meeting:

1. CIP Adoption:

Chief Carrizzo presented an amendment to the 2004 Budget. The amendment was for the CIP Budget that included the year-end 2003 figures. Upon motion made, seconded, the CIP Amendment was adopted.

2. 2003 Audit:

The 2003 audit was discussed. A motion was made, seconded and passed to hire Norris and Clevenger to perform the 2003 audit. Chief Carrizzo was assigned to handle the arrangements.

3. Chief’s Reports:

Chief Carrizzo reported:

a. The Board was reminded to complete their individual Missouri Ethics Commission paperwork for 2003. All have completed.

b. Three courses for the 2004 Officer Development have been held with great attendance.

c. Platte Woods 2004 termination letter was received for April 1, 2004.

d. Heart of America Metro Fire Chiefs Council is sponsoring an Accreditation Workshop on March 8, 9, 10 that will be held at SPTC. The return will be to have 3 students from SPFPD attend the course at no fee.

e. It was reported that Chief Carrizzo was appointed to the position of Vice-Chair of the CFOD Commission.

4. Union Report:

Chief Carrizzo advised that there was no report for this month.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard R. Carrizzo, CFO
Fire Chief