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SOURDOUGH RURAL FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 2005 The Regular Meeting of the Sourdough Rural Fire District at the South 3 rd Fire Station was called to order by Chairman Kraft at 7:35 PM, Monday November 21, 2005. All trustees except Dayhuff (illness) were present. Also present were COC Rose, and Chief Crandell. Public present: Mark Yates, John Lambert, Sara Johnson, Dan Himsworth, Nick Davis, Katie Shaw, and Jim and Bunny Gaffney.
Agenda Review : No change Consent Agenda: The Financial Report was presented. The Trustees appreciate receiving the report by e-mail, which will now become the standard method, Pete moved and Randy seconded to approval of the report and warrants cited > $500, for signature. Passed without objection. Regular Agenda: October minutes were presented. Randy moved and Pete seconded for approval. Passed without objection. Service Capacity discussion and public comment: Community Outreach Coordinator Kandy Rose presented a group of Triple Tree property owners who she asked to attend to give input to the trustees on the SFD service delivery. Introductions of were made. Trustee Geddes gave an overview SFD service capabilities, and the necessity to ask for a mill-levy increase. He stressed our ability equip and train volunteer fire fighters to provide offensive fire suppression capabilities (enter burning structures), provide medical service, respond and provide rescue, care and protection at motor vehicle accidents scenes and community response during stress situations such as power outages, weather emergencies and disaster. He stated that growth revenue does not cover costs, of capital improvements. Areas of greatest district need are resident fire-fighter accommodations (up-grade of fire station), greater water carrying capacity (tanker truck), staff and fire-fighter benefits. Benefits to district property owners, especially from station upgrade, are reduced response time and increased capabilities from equipment and responders. Public input focused on lack of understanding of SFD priorities; what do we feel we need. Pete stressed difficulty in recruiting and retaining volunteer fire fighters due to demographics of district, economic/time constraints and training requirements. However, we have good trained fire fighters but need continued recruitment and retention incentive. Additionally Command Staff are on rotation call 24/7. Administrative burden of subdivision review and code compliance in the face of growth pressures requires growing staff time commitment.
Input from public comment suggests:
The Trustees showed made a video presentation of three incidents involving SFD: Anderson School power outage, Rainbow Road structural fire and lightning strike on home, with comment by principals involved. The Trustees thanked the public for their input and helpful dialog. There was a brief recess and the meeting resumed. Chief’s Report: Presented and entered into the record. During the month of October SFD responded to 26 incidents split evenly between the Rae Service Area and Sourdough District. The chief noted that there are three subdivision applications requiring review by staff. He requested that there be a joint and noticed meeting to discuss subdivision review policy at a date to be determined. The trustees will jointly convene such a meeting upon determination of a suitable date. Community Outreach Report: Kandy Rose reported on her efforts to invite district property owners to the meeting, and was commended for the results in bringing the active group of participants heard at tonight’s meeting. Rae/Sourdough interlocal agreement: Chief Crandell reported that the Rae Board of Trustees met and discussed the interlocal agreement (ILA) , a June 17, 2005 draft of which was forwarded to both bodies by Chris Grey with suggested amendments. Rae noted that Sec.2(a) required clarification in context with Sec.7(2.) and that Sec.3. Organization be amended to state at the conclusion of the section: The committee shall meet monthly (and add): “or as determined by the committee.” Chairman Kraft appointed Trustees Larimer and Geddes to serve as a committee with two Rae Trustees in matters pertaining to the ILA. The Trustees agreed by consensus with the Rae review and edit on the draft and turned back the document to Chris Grey for final change. Final discussion with Rae will be held by the committee of 2 and 2 between the departments, and ratification considered at the next regular meeting. New Business: None. Trustee Activities: Bachman reported on the GNF fire treatment meeting. It appears the FS will conduct an EIS on this proposal. SFD comments are contained in the record. Bachman also noted that the County has modeled earthquake impacts of a 6.5 mag. EQ on the Bridger Fault, and that district building damage would amount to $21,336,481. A model conclusion also noted that the SFD station would retain only 1% of its capability at the time of the incident. In discussion this was considered a total building collapse around the apparatus. The Chief noted that a proposed facility would be build to EQ standards. Announcements: None Public comment: None further. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 10 PM.
Submitted for approval at the regular December meeting:
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