Avalon Fire/Rescue District
Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Date:  18 January 2016

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:  Sandy Luntsford and Tom Brewster.

Minutes:  Paul Hazucha moved and Don Galbraith seconded to approve the minutes of the 4 January 2016 regular board of commissioners meeting.  The motion passed 5-0.

Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s Report of 17 January 2016 is attached, reviewed and accepted. The 2015 – 2016 Budget Variance Report as of 17 January 2016 was discussed and is attached.

Chief’s Report:  N/A.

Old Business:  The special planning session has not been scheduled. Items to be discussed include a multi-year agenda. 
	Alternatives to a full, expensive paint job for the ladder truck continue.
	The search continues for the telesquirt nozzle.

New Business:  Discussed the need to ensure fire fighter certification classes are paid for properly.
	The end of February will mark the beginning of the new mandated radio frequencies and will require new radios. The County is supplying some of the needed radios. Paul moved and Wes seconded to authorize Joe to investigate two radio purchases of $20,000 each and to secure a 50/50 Forestry grant to help with this purchase. The motion passed 5-0.
	
Correspondence and Communication:  The Division of State Fire Marshall’s office sent a survey to help understand the needs of Florida fire fighters.
	Rod filed with the ethics commission.
	VFIS asked for the number of career members.
	Glatfelter Insurance Group seeks information in order to obtain a renewal quote.

Financial:  Bills H-1 through H-14 approved for payment.

Adjournment:  Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 1 February 2016.

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Rodney M. Johnson, Chairman				Wes Woodham, Secretary