SLCFR News

BACK YARD BURNING WILL BE CLOSED FROM 04-15-2021 TO 04-21-2021 DUE TO THE FIRE WEATHER FORECAST.

Call to Order                                                            President Cheryl Shannon

Pledge of Allegiance                                               PresidentCheryl Shannon

Roll Call                                                                    Leesa Doerrie

Agenda Approval/Adjustments                              President Cheryl Shannon

Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)                         President Cheryl Shannon

March 18, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

CITIZEN INPUT: PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA- MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00PM WEDNESDAY 14^TH @ 5:00PM TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Email from Erin with the Creswell Chronicle-Request for Documentation

Chief’s Memo AIC-Captains list from Officer Development Program

OLD BUSINESS:

 Strategic Planning Update

FY 21/22 Budget

NEW BUSINESS:

Board Resolution 20-20 Chevrolet Life Line Ambulance Surplus Property

Board Resolution 20-21 Accepting and Distributing Unanticipated Funds (Conflagration)

Board Resolution 20-22 Accepting and Distributing Unanticipated Funds (Sale of Tender)

Appoint Budget Committee Member Debby Stumph

TREASURER’S REPORT:

 Financial statements presented for acceptance               Linda Adler

Bills presented for payment/approval                                Linda Adler

Bank Statement review Umpqua and Banner Bank          Linda Adler

BOARD POLICY REVIEW:  STARTING IN JULY

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:

Chief Wooten’s Review-July 2021

MANAGEMENT TEAM COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

Chief Wooten

Division Chief/Shift Commander

COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

Local 851

Volunteer Association

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:  

Cheryl Shannon

Dan Duffy

Tom Munroe

Joel Higdon

Chris Holloman

ADJOURNMENT:

NEXT MEETING (S):

April 15, 2021 Board Meeting 6:00pm.

May 19, 2021 Budget Committee Meeting 6:00pm

May 20, 2021 Board Meeting at 7:00pm

June 17, 2021 Budget Hearing 7:00pm with Regular Board Meeting directly after.

Board Meeting Summary

March 18, 2021

The SLCFR Board of Directors held a regular business meeting on March 18, 2021 at 1800 hrs. Due to technical difficulties with the audio feed during the meeting the following summary of the Board Meeting is being provided. The draft minutes from the meeting will be posted in our Public Records section on our website when completed.

Called to Order: President Shannon called the meeting to order at 1800 hours.

Roll Call: Present: Cheryl Shannon, Dan Duffy, Tom Munroe, Chris Holloman

 Absent: Joel Higdon

Board Member Oath: President Shannon Swore in Chris Holloman to Position 4

Agenda Approval/Adjustments: Motion unanimously approved with adjustments.

1. Chief Wooten- Add Awards and Presentations under New Business

2. Tom Munroe- Restore Pledge of Allegiance to the Agenda

Minutes from Previous Meetings: Motion Unanimously approved as presented.

1. Work Session Minutes- January 21, 2021

2. Regular Board Meeting Minutes- January 21, 2021

Correspondence: President Shannon recognized correspondence.

1. Thank you card from Zachary Burrece

Old Business:

1. Swear in new Board Member Chris Holliman- (Moved to top of Agenda)

2. Strategic Plan Update: Chief Wooten provided an update on the timeline and requested the Board approve extending the Plan timeline by one year. Motion unanimously approved.

New Business:

1. Approve the Audit for FY19/02- Motion Unanimously Approved

2. Re-affirm-Appoint Budget Committee Members (3 year terms)

   1. Mike Fleck – Re-appointed

   2. Gary Manly- Re-appointed

   3. Jim Thiel- Re-appointed

3. Chief Services Agreement- Motion Unanimously Approved

• Chief Wooten’s Contract approved for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024

1. Creation of Facilities Advisory Committee- Motion passed unanimously

   1. Renames Creswell Station Committee

   2. Committee will provide input on planning for District facilities

   3. Creswell Fire Station

   4. Remodel/Expand Cottage Grove station

   5. Saginaw and Camas Swale station updates

2. FY21/22 Budget- Budget process update and timelines provided by Chief Wooten

   1. Board Work Session on April 15, 2021 at 1800 hours to review interest letters and interview candidates.

   2. Budget Committee Meeting- May 19, 2021 at 1800 hours

   3. Budget Hearing- June 17, 2021 at 1800 hours

3. Chief Wooten presented a certificate of appreciation to Division Chief Smith for the new mural at Station 201 in the training room and for success of the District’s Career Development and training programs.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion unanimously approved to accept financial reports and bill payments.

Board Policy Review: No action

Items for Future Agenda:

1. Resolution to accept and distribute unanticipated revenue

Management Team Updates:

1. Cheif Wooten

   1. Thanked the Board for renewing his contract for four more years.

   2. New ambulance going into service soon.

   3. New brush truck being built by Cascade Fire Equipment in Medford.

   4. Two new pick-ups will be 2022 chassis instead of 2021 because GM cancelled all existing fleet orders for 2021s.

2. Division Chief Smith- Training Officer

   1. Officer Development Program completed.

   2. Other program updates

Board Member Comments:

1. The Board congratulated Division Chief Smith and commended him for the mural and achievements with the Districts Training.

2. The Board thanked the District’s personnel for all their efforts with COVID-19.

John Wooten

Fire Chief

March 22, 2021

MARCH 18, 2021

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Call to Order                                                                           President Cheryl Shannon

Roll Call                                                                                  Leesa Martindale

Agenda Approval/Adjustments                                            President Cheryl Shannon

Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)                                       President Cheryl Shannon

January 21, 2021 Work Session Minutes

January 21, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

CORRESPONDENCE:

Thank you card from Zachary Burrece

OLD BUSINESS:

Swear In new Board Member Chris Holloman

Strategic Planning Update

NEW BUSINESS:

Approve Audit for FY 19/20

Re Affirm- Appoint Budget Committee Members

Chief Services 2021-2024

Creation of Facilities Advisory Committee (Replaces Creswell Station Committee)

FY 21/22 Budget

TREASURER’S REPORT:

1. Financial statements presented for acceptance                Linda Adler
   
2. Bills presented for payment/approval                                 Linda Adler
3. Bank Statement review Umpqua and Banner Bank          Linda Adler

BOARD POLICY REVIEW:

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:

Resolution for unanticipated revenue (Conflagrations/Donations/Grants)

CITIZEN INPUT: PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA

MANAGEMENT TEAM COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

1. Chief Wooten
   
2. Division Chief/Shift Commanders
   

 COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

Local 851

Volunteer Association

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:

Cheryl Shannon

Dan Duffy

Tom Munroe

Joel Higdon

Chris Holloman

ADJOURNMENT:

NEXT MEETING (S):

• April 15, 2021 Work Session 6:00pm with Board Meeting directly after.

• May 19, 2021 Budget Committee Meeting 6:00pm

• May 20, 2021 Board Meeting at 6:00pm

• June 17, 2021 Budget Hearing 6:00pm with Regular Board Meeting directly after.

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