Avalon Fire/Rescue District
Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Date:  21 July 2014

Call to Order:  The regular meeting of the Avalon Fire Protection District was called to order by Chairman Rod Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the North Firehouse, 5408 Mulat Road, Milton, FL 32583.

	Quorum:  Commissioners present:  Rodney Johnson, Joe Diamond, Don Galbraith, Paul Hazucha, and Wes Woodham.  Chief Sid Wiggins, ex-officio was also present.  
	Attendance Names:  N/A.

Minutes:  Joe Diamond moved and Paul Hazucha seconded to approve the minutes of the 7 July 2014 regular board of commissioners meeting.  The motion passed 4-0.

Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s Report of 20 July 2014 is attached, reviewed and accepted.

Chief’s Report:  N/A.

Old Business:  Rescue 12 is back from the repair shop.  Diagnostic codes will continue to be monitored.

New Business:  TRIM meetings are scheduled for 8 September and 15 September 2014.
	Brush 12 is in need of a new radiator.
	Discussed current employees and one new hire position title, pay and benefits package.  Don moved and Paul seconded to modify pay scale and add benefits (details in financial report).  Passed 5-0.
	Discussed a 5-year plan regarding the needs and desires for the department, the list includes:  new A/C for the South Station, a covered structure for the fuel tanks, modification of the hose tower to become a training area with awning, purchase four radios concurrent with new frequencies, purchase 1200 feet of 5” hose with couplings, purchase heavier duty Holmatro Jaws of Life, upgrade Squad 12, purchase new Asst. Chief’s vehicle, purchase new engine with ladder or telesquirt, a fifth paid employee, purchase larger rescue boat needed for rough sea conditions, and possible locations for a new main firehouse.
	Annual reimbursement benefits for firefighters were ensured. 
	
Correspondence and Communication:  N/A.

Financial:  Bills R-1 through R-8 approved for payment.

Adjournment:  The meeting was recessed and continued 26 July 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 4 August 2014.

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Rodney M. Johnson, Chairman				Wes Woodham, Secretary