Minutes 09/19/2013 S 2013 Isles of Capri
Fire/Rescue Advisory
Committee
Minutes ( Special)
September 19 , 2013
ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE/RESCUE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE STATION
ATTENDEES: Jim Hughes, Chairman
Matt Crowder, Vice Chairman
Ben Hilbun, Advisory Committee Member
Ray Kane,Advisory Committee Member
Barbara Shea, Minutes Preparer
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Jim Hughes opened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
B. The meeting was held for the sole purpose of reviewing the language on the
proposed Isles of Capri Fire Service Ballot.
C. Members Jim Hughes' and Ben Hilbun's terms will expire on 12/31/13.
1. These open positions will be advertised by the BCC 10/01/13-11/08/13.
2. Applicants must apply for these positions on the Colliergov website.
3. Advisory Committee will vote on the applicants on 11/14/13.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of the proposed language on the Isles of Capri Fire Service Ballot,
as proposed on Agenda Item 11A,to be heard by the BCC on 09/24/13.
B. All of the members agreed to a series changes to the ballot language.
1. IOCRFSTD should be spelled out as Isles of Capri Fire District.
2. The Note should state that the location of the ambulance will not be
determined by this survey.
3. Add the words"fiscal year"before"2015" in Item a.
4. Change"projected millage rate increase to at least 2.5 mills"to read
"projected budget increase to 2.5 mills"in Item a.
5. Change"join the"to read "be annexed to the"in Item b.
6. Add the word"current" before the words "millage rate of in Item b.
7. Remove the line starting with"dissolving ...(thru)...2015." Add the
sentence"with any future increase determined by the voters of the East
Naples Fire District"in Item b.
C. All members prefer that the fire service survey be mailed to property owners, as
opposed to registered voters within the fire district.
D. Chairman Hughes to speak at the 09/24/13 BCC meeting regarding the requested
changes to the proposed ballot language.
E. Discussion of the proposed Sept. 26 Town Hall Meeting.
1. The members decided to cancel the Sept. 26 Town Hall Meeting.
2. The members decided to schedule a Special ICFD Advisory Comm. Meeting
on Sept. 26 at Station 90 at 4:00 p.m. to review/discuss/amend the"fact
sheet"to be distributed to district citizens at future town hall meetings.
III. ADJOURNMENT
A. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. by Ben Hilbun.
1. Motion seconded by Matt Crowder.
2. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved:
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