NORTH BANNOCK FIRE DISTRICT

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

NBFD FIRE STATION - 444 E Chubbuck Road

September 9, 2021, 5:30 PM

The meeting was opened by Commission President Shell at 5:39 PM.

Roll call – Commissioner Alan Curtis, Commissioner Wes Johnson, Commissioner Deb Shell, Fire Chief JR Farnsworth, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Brood

ACTION ITEMS:

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Shell to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Shell to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2021 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Shell to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2021 Budget Hearing. The motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER REPORT:

The following balances were reported by Commissioner Curtis:

ICCU checking account - $566,558.73

ICCU saving account - $40,076.22

ICCU credit card balance - 0

Connections Credit Union checking account - $96,884.89

Connections Credit Union savings account - $25.00

A credit card has been obtained for Commissioner Johnson. There were adjustments made in the credit limits of each of the credit card holders to fully utilize the available credit line of $20,000. These limits are as follows: Fire Chief $2500; Assistant Fire Chief $1000; each commissioner $5,500.

Letters have been sent to Erin Hobbs to inform her that her services will no longer be required and to The Accounting Office to inform them of their selection to assist with the financial activities of the fire district.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT

Chief Farnsworth reported there were 14 calls in August; 8 were fire calls with 2 being mutual aid calls. There were several vehicle fires. There were 8 final new construction inspections and 13 construction site inspections. Two burn permits were issued, but the burn ban will remain in effect until October 1st. Hughes Fire Equipment performed the annual NFPA ladder inspections. The first set of turnout gear has been distributed to the firefighters. Jake Hamer from Union Pacific provided a railway response course for the firefighters at the ISU Indoor DRC. Nick Hottman from NH Creative has completed the station murals which had multiple sponsors. There will be a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce on September 23rd. The Firebucks pilot program has completed its first month with the distribution of 800 Firebucks at a cost of $1,600 to the fire department. NBFD firefighters will participate in the 9-11 ceremonies at the Bannock County Courthouse. A badge pinning ceremony will be held on the same day.

ACTION ITEMS:

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Shell to not proceed forward with the Lexipol Services at this time. The motion passed unanimously. This is a fire service legal aid program to assist with policy and procedures.

A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Shell to host a Bannock County Fire District Leadership Conference to discuss the Spillman Project, Lexipol Services and any other issues of concern to the county fire districts. The motion passed unanimously. The commissioners and fire chiefs of each of the 7 fire districts in the county will be invited. The fire chief is to make the arrangements. The Spillman Project has a Rapid Notification System which would be beneficial to the fire department, but the cost of the software is of concern. The conference will provide an opportunity to see if other fire districts are interested in participating in these programs which would lower the cost.

TRAINING REPORT

Assistant Chief Brood reported there are currently 31 firefighters with 16 at FF1 and above. The annual firehose testing on E-21 was conducted. Training included the use of the fire hose during extinguishment, search and rescue of a downed firefighter, railway emergencies, and management of heat and cold injuries. There will be a HazMat Awareness course and a Driver/operator course in the fall. There is an ongoing problem with retention. A survey will be sent to all firefighters to identify issues of concern.

ACTION ITEMS:

A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to approve the Contract for Intergovernmental Transfer of Property with the City of Chubbuck for use of the water hydrant. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shell reported she had been in contact with Merrill Quayle, the Public Works Engineer of the City of Pocatello, regarding the sewer system on the proposed site for a second station. There are multiple problems with the sewer system; the commissioners will all meet with Mr. Quayle to discuss the issue. The earnest money contract has not been received back from the attorney. Since part of the land is in the county, they will be contacted for their approval.

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the digging of the irrigation ditch on the fire department property. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to NOT allow the placement of any political signs on fire district property. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Shell to approve the change in the payroll to the first and fifteenth of each month. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the monies received as listed below. The motion passed unanimously.

Vickie Warner (House rent) $400.00

Deb Shell (Mural donation) $100.00

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to authorize the payment of the fire district invoices as listed below. The motion passed unanimously.

Merrill & Merrill (Legal services) $285.00

ICRMP (Insurance) $5,145.00

Idaho State Journal (Ad publication) $61.24

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to authorize the payment of the fire department invoices listed below. The motion passed unanimously.

K & M Repair (Vehicle maintenance/equipment) $1,190.38

Darley (PPEs) $143.00

Office Max (Printing) $30.00

L.N. Curtis (Truck equipment/PPEs) $22,299.67

MES (Truck equipment) $1,430.00

Idaho Department of Lands (PPEs/truck equipment)$390.31

Idaho Federal Surplus (PPEs/truck equipment) $105.00

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of the bill pay invoices listed below. The motion passed unanimously.

Intermountain Gas (Natural gas) $19.58

Idaho Power (Electricity) $131.72

Sparklight (Internet) $72.24

City of Chubbuck (Water/sewer) $259.55

A motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the fire department credit card charges listed below. The motion passed unanimously.

Shell – Jackson’s (Vehicle fuel) $331.89

Common Cents (Vehicle fuel) $178.81

Advance Auto (Vehicle maintenance) $29.07

Safety Store (Volunteer benefits: awards) $109.60

FedEx Office (Uniforms) $12.25

Pony Express Car Wash (Vehicle maintenance) $39.95

Home Depot (Shop equipment) $85.94

Good 2 Go Convenience (Vehicle fuel) $50.20

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis that the Board pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 convene in Executive Session to consider a personnel matter. [Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b)]. The motion passed unanimously. The Executive Session was convened at 7:22 PM.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

After the Executive Session adjourned at 7:51 PM, the regular meeting resumed.

The next regular meeting will be October 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM. A special meeting with an Executive Session will be held prior to the next meeting to further discuss the personnel matter after each commissioner has had an opportunity to review the pertinent material.

A motion was made by Commissioner Shell and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 PM. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted,

June Heilman, Secretary