NORTH BANNOCK FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NBFD Fire Station – 444 E. Chubbuck Road

September 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm

1. OPEN MEETING - Commissioner Johnson opened the meeting at 5:30pm.

2. ROLL CALL - Commissioner Curtis, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Shell via Google Meets, Fire Chief Brian Curtis, Board Secretary Millar, Firefighter Tallerico.

3. ACTION ITEMS

   1. Approval of agenda - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

   2. Approval of minutes of August 8, 2024 Regular Meeting - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes from August 8, 2024 Regular Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

   3. Approval of minutes of August 22, 2024 Budget Hearing - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes from August 22, 2024 Budget Hearing. The motion passed unanimously.

4. TREASURER’S REPORT & ACTION ITEMS

   1. Bank Account Statement Balances

      1. Idaho Central Credit Union

         1. Savings - $40,436.41

         2. Checking - $747,721.37

      2. Connections Credit Union

         1. Savings - $25.00

         2. Checking - $0.00

   2. Approval of Monies Received - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the monies received. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total Monies Received - $16,853.74

   3. Authorization of Payment of Fire District Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of fire district invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire District Invoices - $182,252.82

      2. Total Payroll - $5,423.44

   4. Authorization of Payment of Fire Department Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of fire department invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire Department Invoices - $7,479.74

      2. Total Captain Payment - $500.00

   5. Approval of Auto-Pay Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the auto-pay invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Auto-Pay Invoices - $791.14

   6. Approval of Credit Card Charges - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the credit card charges. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Credit Card Charges - $6,292.95

   7. Approval of Paid Call Compensation - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the paid call compensation. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Paid Call Compensation - $1,020.00

5. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT

   1. In the month of August we had 10 calls for service.

      1. * Fire Responses

      2. * Medical Assists

   2. We have 10 volunteer members with 1 new recruit, 3 new recruits from yesterday.

   3. Burn ban continues.

   4. T-24 has all equipment federally required to deploy as a T1/T2 water tender. Awaiting a designator from Eastern Idaho Dispatch center’s committee before we’ll be able to deploy.

6. TRAINING REPORT

   1. In August we conducted ladder training, SCBA training, and RIT training as well as truck familiarization.

7. FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Firefighter Tallerico as Vice President of the Association appeared to speak. Firefighter Matthew Olsen will be sworn in as a Pocatello Policeman tomorrow, and had the pleasure of representing us at the 9/11 tribute. We will continue to attend this event in future years. Firefighter morale has been moderate to high due to increased call volume. The Association will support the Chief in getting new members trained up to where they need to be. Starting discussion on the yearly Christmas party.

8. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS

   1. iSpy Conversion - Conversion is complete. Still getting residual service from Rover. Chief to check with dispatch on getting a morning test page through iSpy. Firefighters had to request additional pages through iSpy from dispatch via Radio.

   2. Connections Credit Union Account - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to close our Connections Credit Union account and transfer the money to our ICCU account. Signatures from all three commissioners will be needed.

   3. Remodel Progress and Occupancy Plans for the 446 Property - Remodel should be complete within the next week or so. Chief will check the scratch-and-dent section at Home Depot for new appliances. Will have all occupancy details prepared by the next regular meeting.

   4. Tree Trimming at 446 Property - We are scheduled with Top Notch Tree Service for December, may try to schedule with the other bid out of necessity.

   5. Bids for Stump Removal at 444 and Debris/Tree Removal at Anderson Ln - Chief got two bids, third business never showed for their appointment. The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to award Branches-Be-Gone with the bid with further understanding of the work that will be done so long as it includes the refuse removal. The motion passed unanimously. Due to the bid from Branches-Be-Gone not including the complete scope of work, the motion defaults to Top Notch Tree Service.

   6. Asphalt Bids, Engineering, and Permits at Anderson Ln - Commissioner Johnson believes it may be the start of the year before we get this pushed through with DEQ. Things are progressing, but not at the rate we had hoped. Expecting to see electrical and plumbing done soon. Moving along with construction quite quickly. Commissioner Johnson will update us as soon as he hears back from the engineers. Should be able to house the trucks there for the winter regardless. 

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to convene in executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 to consider personnel matters [Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)]. The motion passed unanimously.

   1. Executive session opened at 6:03pm.

   2. Executive session adjourned at 6:34pm and the regular session resumed.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT - No one from the public was present.

11. NEW BUSINESS - No new business at this time.

12. ADJOURNMENT

    1. The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

    2. The meeting adjourned at 6:36pm.