FIRE DISTRICT 38

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

July 2, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Steve Parsons at 1005 hrs on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the North Bend Depot. In attendance were:

                        Chairman Chris Dahline (arrived 1025, excused)

                        Commissioner Ron Pedee

                        Commissioner Steve Parsons

                        Secretary Trina Parsons

Absent: EFR Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Griffin (excused)

Commissioner Parsons made a motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 9, 2008 and the Special Meeting on June 16, 2008. Commissioner Pedee seconded. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was read. Commissioner Parsons made a motion to accept the Treasurers Report and the Special June Blanket Voucher with voucher numbers 5523-5525 totaling $6048.78 and the July Blanket Voucher with voucher numbers 5526- 5537 totaling $110,659.78. Commissioner Pedee seconded. Motion carried.

EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE

Commissioner Pedee reported Woodinville Life and Safety and EF&R made a presentation to the EF&R board regarding consolidation. It was a good report but it is unclear at this time what direction the EF&R Board is considering. There is also a little conflict among the EF&R board regarding the scheduling of some special meetings and that conflict will need to be addressed as the Board business needs to continue. Commissioner Pedee also reported he noticed in a local paper that the City of Issaquah will be asking for a 5% reduction in costs from EF&R (non-wage areas).

CHIEF’S REPORT

There was nobody in attendance from EF&R. The Secretary did seek confirmation there had been a drowning in the Snoqualmie River near Fall City, several days ago. She was advised that the incident did occur.

CITIZEN COMMENT

Nothing at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

New Station- Commissioner Pedee confirmed he had attended a scheduled meeting on Monday with the North Bend Mayor Hearing, City Planner Wilson, Councilmember Williamson, Chief Soptich, Deputy Chief Collins and himself. The plan was to review the adjustments made to the ILA by Attorney Spitzer. Unfortunately when they started to address the first issue, Mayor Hearing became agitated and left the room declaring the meeting over.  Chairman Dahline asked what the issue was. Commissioner Pedee responded he felt it came down to the City feeling the Fire Commissioners were taking to long to make decisions. However he then reviewed the process so far, revealing there has been lack of movement from both sides, which has slowed the process for everyone involved. With the lack of opportunity to review the desires of both parties, it seems to be apparent the two entities will not be able to work together to build a station. The negative in this case will be the added cost to taxpayers but the positives will include no longer trying to divide the station between the two entities during a period of annexation. If the District builds a station, it will simply be a Fire Station that meets the basic needs of the Fire Department. There was discussion regarding the feasibility of continuing forward as a single entity looking at building a fire station. The Commissioners will all individually do various research and reflection on the possibility.

RFA/Annexation/Single Entity- Nothing new to report

Valley Record/ Valley Star- Nothing new to report

Fall Newsletter- Meeting is scheduled for July 15, 1000 hrs at the Wilderness Rim Station.

NEW BUSINESS

Nothing new to report

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Chairman Dahline advised the next meeting was August 5 and confirmed there would be two Commissioners available. Commissioners Pedee and Parsons are both available.

Chairman Dahline than asked how everyone felt about the new round-a-bout on North Bend Way. He feels it will be slowing response times to the District and would like that thought noted.

Chairman Dahline then reviewed the upcoming meetings. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1147 hrs.

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Chairman Chris Dahline                                        Secretary Trina Parsons

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Commissioner Ron Pedee

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Commissioner Steve Parsons