NEWBERRY COUNTY

BOARD OF RURAL FIRE CONTROL

June 10, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Rural Fire Control was held at 7:30 PM, on Tuesday June 10, 2003 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.

The following members were present: John Pollard, Andy Ackerman, Larry Koon, Carol Thomas, Donald Wicker, Todd Griffith, Lewis Lee, Tony Johnson and Bob Snelgrove.

Also present Travis Kinard of Kinard Control Systems.

OPENING OF MEETING

Chairman Pollard called the meeting to order.

The Minutes of the April 2003 meeting were reviewed. Vice-Chairman Ackerman made a motion to accept minutes as presented. The motion was passed with all in favor.

PERSONAL APPERENCES AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Travis Kinard of Kinard Control Systems passed out FCC Mandated stated that everyone has to have 12.5 kHz channel. Deadline is January 1, 2013. They will no longer accept new license if it’s not for 12.5 kHz space. If any changes need to be made it has to be done by August 25, 2003. This does not include pagers.

ADDITION, DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

BUSINESS MEETING

Old Business: Chairman read letter from Crimson Fire Service in reference to the recent purchase of 6 Fire Apparatus. He also read delivery guidelines.

New Business: Chairman read letter from County Council in reference to appointment of Board Members. The following Members have been appointed to serve of the Board:

Station 4-Pomaria: Larry Koon, commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2007.

Station 5-Consolidated: Todd Griffith, commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2007.

Station 7-Silverstreet: John Pollard, commencing July1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2007.

Station 10-Chappells: Tony Johnson, commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2007.

Chairman stated he has 8 Drager air packs that need to be issued out. Stations 2, 3, 6, and 9 do not have that type.

Member Griffith e-mailed members if reference to a Drager class in Pittsburg, PA. The class is June 15-18 2003. This class is to learn basic repair on Drager air packs. Member Griffith stated he needs to be reimbursed for the hotel fee. Member Lee made a motion for Member Griffith to be reimbursed for the hotel fee for this class. Vice-Chairman Ackerman seconded, with all in favor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ISO: Member Griffith stated that he was still working with Member Fulmer. They were making a check list for inventory on trucks for all Departments.

Building and Maintenance: Nothing to report.

Truck and Equipment: Nothing to report.

Communications: Nothing to report.

Training Ground: Nothing to report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There were no new applications.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

OTHER MATTERS

FUTURE MEETINGS

Regular Board meeting: Tuesday, July 8, 2003.

VOTE FOR ADJOURNMENT

Member Koon made motion to move for adjournment.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Pollard declared the meeting adjourned.

Zenda McClurkin,

Recorder

Larry O. Koon,

Secretary