Minutes 07/03/2008 ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE/RESCUE
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JULY 3, 2008
ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE STATION
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ATTENDEES: Emilio Rodriguez, Fire Chief
Kirk Colvin, Chairman
Joseph Langkawel,Advisory Board Member
Ted Decker, Advisory Board Member
Jim Gault,Advisory Board Member
Barbara Shea, Minutes Preparer
I. CALL TO ORDER
Kirk Colvin opened the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
H. OLD BUSINESS
A. Chief's Report
B. June 2008 Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
1. Copy of Minutes distributed.
2. Minutes approved by all Advisory Board Members.
3. Kirk Colvin approved and signed June 2008 Minutes.
C. The Steering Committee Meeting did not meet in June.
D. Budget Report
1. Presentation of ICFD budget to BCC on June 19.
2. Slightly revised July 1 ICFD budget numbers received&presented here.
a. New millage rate of 1.6534.
b. FY 09 reserves projected at approximately$223,000.
c. FPL rate increase will require additional$1700 in FY09 budget.
d. Recent rise in fuel costs will require additional$9000 in FY09 budget.
3. FY09 Budget public hearings will be held in September 2008.
E. Update on ICFD shoreline stabilization project
1. 3 quotes were obtained and presented for the project completion.
2. The lowest bidder, Collier Seawall&Dock bid $57,900.
3. Expected duration of the project is 2-3 months.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Volunteer Report
1. ICFD lost 2 more volunteers to neighboring depts. (Ochopee&Marco Is.)
2. Other depts. have made recent inquiries on our successful program.
3. Other depts. are considering starting up similar volunteer programs.
4. A volunteer typically works here 6-12 mos. before obtaining FT employment.
B. Sunshine Law Training
1. County attorney's office sponsored training on Aug. 18 at 10:00 a.m.
2. All board members are encouraged to attend.
3. Chief Rodriguez and Barbara Shea will attend this training.
C. The next ICFD Advisory Board meeting will be Sept. 4.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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