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February 22, 2011
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LINCOLN COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Commission Chambers
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Trustees Tommy Rowe, Chair |
#1-CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairman Tommy Rowe called the meeting to order at 10:34.
PRESENT:
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Tommy Rowe, Chair Ed Higbee Paul Donahue Kevin Phillips Paul Matthews |
Lisa Lloyd, Clerk
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There is a quorum and the agenda was posted on 2-15-11 to comply with the open meeting law.
#2-MINUTES
Paul M. made a motion to approve the minutes of February 7, 2011; seconded by Kevin. All voted in favor.
#3-FIRE CHIEF UPDATE
Rick attended training in Reno last week that covered both fire and emergency management of hazardous materials. Rick hasn’t heard anything lately concerning the water tender. Paul D. received a call from BLM advising they are burning piles towards Cherry Creek, at Applewhite.
#4-VOUCHERS
There are no bills for payment.
#5-MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Rick presented the proposed mutual aid agreement between LC Fire District, Caliente Fire Department, Pahranagat Valley Fire District, Panaca Fire District and Pioche Fire District. Costs are $125/hour for the first two hours for brush engine or squad, and then $75 per hour after that. Structure engines and personnel are $175 for first 2 hours, $75 after that. These are the costs for other departments to respond to any area within the LCFD. Paul D. stated that the fire districts have been created to help the citizens. Taxes are in place to provide for the operation of the districts. Paul D. is concerned that the LCFD taxes will be used to pay other fire districts who also receive taxes and questioned if this is a double tax. No. Rick advised that each district has its own tax revenues and the public could question why their taxes are being used in other districts; this is the reason for the reimbursement. LCFD doesn’t have the required equipment to fight fires. Rick advised that it is unknown statewide if there is a law that requires the fire departments to respond to car accidents. Paul D. questioned if there is a need for response on every accident. No, but who will make the decision. EMS only operates at their level of training. Rick will continue working on the proposed agreement and will meet with all of the other fire departments to review and discuss suggested changes. No action is taken.
#6-PUBLIC COMMENT
Tommy called for public comment.
#7-ADJOURN
There being no further business for the Board to attend, Tommy adjourns the meeting at 10:58.
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