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ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE/RESCUE
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE STATION
ATTENDEES: Emilio Rodriguez, Fire Chief
Kirk Colvin, Chairman
Ted Decker, Advisory Board Member
Joe Langkawel, Advisory Board Member
Jim Gault, Advisory Board Member
Kevin Walsh, Advisory Board Member
Dan Summers, BES Director
Barbara Shea, Minutes Preparer
I. CALL TO ORDER
Kirk Colvin opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Chief's Report.
B. October 2010 Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
1. Copy of Minutes distributed.
2. Motion to approve August 2010 Minutes by Ted Decker.
a. Motion seconded by Joe Langkawel.
b. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Minutes signed off by Chairman Colvin.
C. ICFD Dock Project.
1. Dock project is currently"out for bid"by Collier County.
2. Vendors have until 11/12/10 to submit bids.
D. Mutual Aid to Marco Island.
1. Marco Fire may open a second fire station on Elkam Circle.
2. The plan consists of opening a closed existing facility.
3. Marco Fire hopes to open the second station prior to 12/01/10.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Question and Answer session with BES Director Dan Summers.
1. Discussion of the role of the ICFD Advisory Board.
a. Fire Chief submits an Annual Work Plan to Mr. Summers.
b. Fire Chief vets department issues to the Advisory Bd. Members.
c. ICFD Board Members can contact Mr. Summers at any time.
d. Board Members must follow the chain of command.
1. The ICFD Advisory Board reports to the Fire Chief
2. The ICFD Fire Chief reports to the BES Director.
3. The BES Director reports to the County Manager.
2. Discussion of ICFD budget issues during the annual budget process.
a. No changes can be made to HR, Fleet, or Facilities cost allocations.
b. Board budget guidance must be followed by all county depts.
c. Any ICFD budget issues can be vetted directly with Mr. Summers.
3. Discussion of IT cost allocation to ICFD.
a. All county departments are frustrated by their IT costs.
b. The County is looking at ways to reduce IT costs in 2012.
4. Discussion of the possibility of a future countywide fire district merger.
a. 2010 Straw ballot indicates the voters favor consolidation.
b. Consolidation of Fire & EMS would provide benefits.
1. End differences of opinion on fire code enforcement.
2. Opportunities for efficiencies.
c. Consolidation of Fire &EMS has many challenges.
1. Differences in salaries&retirement participation.
2. Departments have different union memberships.
5. Discussion of FY12 Property Values.
a. Mr. Summers estimates an additional five percent decline.
b. An end to declining property values may be two years out.
6. Discussion of the Adv. Board's annual evaluation of the Fire Chief.
a. Mr. Summers appreciates the completion of this evaluation.
b. Mr. Summers welcomes the continuation of these evaluations.
7. Discussion of recent ICFD disciplinary actions.
a. Much was learned from the investigations.
b. Corrective action plans are ninety percent complete.
c. Mr. Summers will have a review with HR within 30 days.
d. HR has completed its due diligence on this incident.
e. The rumor mill has been very active.
8. Discussion of the Fire Steering Committee.
a. Joe Langkawel attends most of the meetings.
b. The Committee has no official charter.
c. The Committee has no official guidance for"sunshine."
9. Mr. Summers welcomes open communication with the ICFD Board.
B. Steering Committee Report by Joe Langkawel.
1. The next Steering Committee meeting will be on Nov. 18.
2. Joe would like to pass on ideas for items to work on in 2011.
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C. 3 ICFD Advisory Board member terms expire in December 2010.
1. Members Decker, Langkawel & Walsh have expiring terms.
2. Members Decker, Langkawel & Walsh will reapply for additional terms.
D. The next ICFD Advisory Board meeting will be held Jan. 10, 2011.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
A. Motion to adjourn the meeting by Ted Decker at 7:35 p.m.
1. Motion seconded by Jim Gault.
2. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved:
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