KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 10

Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting Minutes

August 15, 2007

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of King County Fire District 10 was held on August 15, 2007, at Eastside Fire & Rescue’s Headquarters, located at 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027.

 

Present:        Commissioner Rick Gaines

                        Commissioner Mike Mitchell

                        Commissioner John Magee

                        Fire Chief Lee Soptich

                        Deputy Chief Jeff Griffin

                        Board Secretary Dave Gray

                        Controller Scott Faires

                        EAA Deborah Gober-Beneze

                                                           

Audience:    

                                               

Absent:         Commissioner Wes Moorhead

                        Commissioner Mitchell Young

                                   

Call to Order, Roll Call and Flag Salute:

 

Chairman Gaines called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. and thanked those present for attending.  The record shows that Commissioners Moorhead and Young are absent and excused.  Controller Scott Faires led the flag salute.  Chairman Gaines introduced Controller Scott Faires to the Board.

 

Citizen Input:  There was no citizen input.

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

 

Commissioner Magee moved to approve Agenda Bill D10-2007-13 Consent Agenda as presented.  Commissioner Mitchell offered a second.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISCUSSION:

 

  1. July 2007 Expense Report:  Board Secretary Gray reported that we are a little behind in posting revenues, but look to be ahead of target. 

     
  2. EF&R Actions July 2007:  Actions for the August EF&R Board meeting were reviewed.  The D-10 Board requested that any Agenda Bill presented at an EF&R Board meeting where the EF&R Board “moves to recommend to District 10”, it is clearly stated in the Recommended Motion.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Finance Operations Committee:  Commissioner Mitchell stated that the notes from the Finance Operations Committee are in the Board Packet.  Start up costs for NORCOM are outlined in the notes.

 

HR Legislative Committee:   Chairman Gaines stated that the notes from the HR/Legislative Meeting are in the Board Packet.  In the discussion about No Man’s Land it became apparent that is principally an issue for the fire districts rather than for the cities.  District 38 is currently going out and trying to let people know that they are in No Man’s Land.  Commissioner Parsons has a program set up on how to achieve.  He will be meeting with Fire District 10 next month.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. Agreement with City of Issaquah – Station 72:
    Chairmen Gaines and Commissioner Magee are meeting with the City of Issaquah on August 22nd to discuss asset transfer.  CFO Gray provided KCFPD10 estimates of City of Issaquah annexation activity for asset transfer.  The asset transfer for South Cove will occur in January 2008, which would be the effective date to accurately collect all the AV numbers.  Legislation, assets, LEOFF I liability, and the estimated numbers were discussed. The consideration of transfer of ownership in hard assets, e.g. HQ facility, was discussed.

    Chief Soptich stated the City of Issaquah is interested in finding out Fire District 10’s thoughts regarding a partnership in Station 72 and they feel the asset transfer is a key component to how the City will build the Station.  Discussion ensued over joint ownership in Station 72 and whether to tie the asset transfer with some type of building construction plan.  Various options were discussed along with the strength in ownership of stations. 

    Chairman Gaines stated Station 78 is still a priority, and finding out how much of the I-90 corridor will become industrialized, along with site analysis in the Preston area.   

     
  2. Financial Planning: 
    The long term goals of D-10 were discussed; building Station 78, Preston property, a training facility, the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC).  Board Secretary Gray distributed the 2007 Budget Estimate for KCFPR 10 for the Board to review.  The budget and reserve funds were discussed.  

    Board Secretary Gray read a letter received by one of D-10’s constituents thanking the Board for the Fire Benefit Charge reimbursement check with appreciation for all EF&R does and the security the Agency provides.  
     
  3. Non-Profit – Attorney General:
    Director Gaines asked about the status of the reply from the Attorney General’s office regarding whether a non-profit formed under an Interlocal would qualify to serve as the employer of record relating to various retirement plans.  Board Secretary Gray is currently following up with attorney Joe Quinn. 

     

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Agenda Bill D10-2007-14 FF CBA Sick Leave Article:
    Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to pass Agenda Bill D10-2007-14 and move to instruct the Fire Chief to cause notice be made to Local 2878 that as of this date the provisions in Article 18.7.2.3 of the 2007 FF CBA have not been met and that Articles 18.7.2 and 14.7 are null, reverting to the status quo of the 2001-2003 FF CBA.  A second was offered by Commissioner Magee.  After lengthy discussion, and based on letter of the contract, the motion passed unanimously. 

    Recognizing the (mutual) benefits of having a sick leave reduction program, the Board instructed Administration to draft a Resolution to recommend to the EF&R Board of Directors to negotiate a sick leave program. 

     
  2. Resolution 07-02 – Add Audit Officer:
    Commissioner Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 07-02 to establish the addition of a new Agency Auditing Officer.  A second was offered by Commissioner Magee.  The Resolution was adopted unanimously.
     
  3. Resolution 07-03 – Establish a Sick Leave Reduction Program:
    Commissioner Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 07-03 recommending the EF&R Board review establishing a sick leave reduction program.  A second was offered by Commissioner Magee.  The Resolution was adopted unanimously. 

     

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

            Chairman Gaines was asked to give his endorsement to a candidate running for       office, and use his title as a D-10      Commissioner.  This is acceptable to do as         long as he is acting as a single Commissioner, and not representing the Board as          a whole.  The record shows there were no objections from the other            Commissioners.

 

            Chief Soptich reported that Snoqualmie Pass sent a letter requesting Partnership     in EF&R.  Administration will conduct a financial and operations impact study and           come back to the EF&R Board with a recommendation.  He expects to see this   happening in October.

 

            EF&R Family Barbeque is being held on Saturday, August 25th.

 

CALENDAR NOTATION:

 

·        Regular District 10 Board Meeting, September 19, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., at Headquarters

·        Finance/Operations Committee Meeting, September 6, 2007, at 4:00 p.m., Headquarters

·        HR/Legislative Committee Meeting, August 21, 2007 at 1:30 p.m., at Headquarters

·        EF&R Regular Board Meeting, September 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., at Headquarters

 

The Regular Meeting was adjourned to convene the Executive Session in regard to potential litigation at 5:42 p.m.  The Executive Session was expected to last approximately 15 minutes.  The Executive Session was adjourned and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 5:57 p.m.

 

Adjournment:  With no further business, Chairman Gaines adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

                                                                                             

Signing of the Documents

 

 

 

_________________          ____________________        ___________________ Commissioner                            Commissioner                            Commissioner

 

 

 

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Commissioner                              Commissioner                  Attestation:  Board Secretary