Ochopee FC Advisory Committee Minutes 01/11/2016 OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FOR JANUARY 11, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call of Attendees
Caleb Morris,Assistant Chief, Ochopee Fire Control District
Tony Davis, Chairman, Port of the Islands
Ron Gilbert,Advisory Committee Member, Port of the Islands
James Morris, Advisory Committee Member, Port of the Islands
Robert Craig,Advisory Committee Member, Port of the Islands
Jeannie Kungle, Guest
Additions and Deletions to Agenda
No additions or deletions to the Agenda.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made to approve the agenda as written it was seconded and passed.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2015
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 12-14-15 it was seconded
and passed.
REPORTS:
Chief's Report
Budget
Chief Morris—The budget is attached and there are no issues.
Chief Morris-The Firefighters line of duty deaths for the year 2015 is 86 and there were 10 in
the month of December.
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Awards, Recognitions &Certifications
Chief Morris- Nothing significant but we wrapped up a lot of projects including his office. All of
the projects were done by Ochopee Personnel and he felt they did a fine job of completing
them.
OPERATIONS REPORT:
There were 75 calls for the month of December and a total of 815 for 2015.
The committee members asked if there is any research being done in regards to why the call
load has increased by 30%as per an e-mail that was circulated to the committee members by
Chief McLaughlin.
Ron Gilbert—Chief McLaughlin stated that there had been a universal increase over the whole
County.
Chief Morris—It has increased all over there are a lot more people moving around.
Ron Gilbert-There seemed to be more people here during the summer time.
Chief Morris—He feels the increase is County wide.
Chief Morris- No out of District or Boat Rescue calls.
There were 25 incidents on 1-75; 16 vehicle accidents, 7 emergency medicals, 1 vehicle fire and
1 brush fire.
Chief Morris-There were four permitted inspections and no fire investigations.
OLD BUSINESS:
Working on I-75 Station Internet Scheduled for January
Chief Morris—We are moving forward in regards to the Internet service at the 1-75 station
there will be a meeting in regards to the installation.
Flag Pole at Station 60
Chief Morris—The flag pole at station 60 is in dire need of replacement and there are plans to
do that this year.
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Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for Fiscal year 2016 Passed
Chief Morris—The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2016 was approved by the
board of county commissioners. The grant money will assist with the purchase of bunker gear
without depleting the Ochopee budget.
Hold Harmless Agreement Passed
Chief Morris—The Hold Harmless Agreement was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners and sent to Greater Naples Fire District for signature. One of the Fire
Departments has not signed once that happens and the Chairman of the board of county
commissioners signs then the money will be distributed.
District I Service Agreement
Chief Morris—The District I Service Agreement is not yet completed he feels it will not have a
big affect on the Ochopee Fire Control District. The only difference is that Greater Naples Fire
District will be paying us our share.
Port of the Islands Hotel
Chief Morris—He has not heard anything new. They did meet with the new owners and
discussed doing training prior to the building being demolished. The new owner was given the
necessary paperwork to be processed in order for the department to do the training. The
hazardous materials have to be removed from the building prior to the training event.
Everglades City Advisory Committee Member Vacancy
Chief Morris—He has a meeting at 11AM tomorrow morning with Mayor Hamilton and he will
bring up the fact that he needs to appoint a new representative from Everglades City to the
Ochopee Advisory Committee. The Mayor has already been informed that he has to appoint a
new committee member.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeannie Kungle—There is going to be an appreciation party at the water plant for The Fire
Department and the Collier County Sheriff's Office personnel the event tentatively is to take
place on 2-19-16 from 12PM to 2PM she will have the rest of the details soon and will send out
a news letter about the event. This party is just to say thank you to everyone.
The committee members feel this is a good way for the Fire and Sheriff's Office personnel to
meet the residents of the community.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting it was seconded and passed the meeting ended.
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