NEWBERRY COUNTY

BOARD OF RURAL FIRE CONTROL

July 8, 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, Larry Koon, Carol Thomas, Donald Wicker, B. Pollard, Lewis Lee, Brian Fulmer, Tony Johnson and Bob Snelgrove.

Also present Chief Aubrey Horne-Station 11 St. Philips.

OPENING OF MEETING

Member Koon called the meeting to order.

The Minutes of the June 2003 meeting were reviewed along with the May Chief’s Report. Member Wicker made a motion to accept minutes as presented. Member Thomas seconded with all in favor.

PERSONAL APPERENCES AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADDITION, DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

BUSINESS MEETING

Old Business:

New Business:

Member B. Pollard had Friendly’s service truck to be inspected after the meeting.

Member Fulmer asked if the monthly meeting could be changed to the 3^rd Tuesday of each month and also change the time to 7:00 PM instead of 7:30 PM. The Board decided to wait until next month meeting to decide on what action to take.

Member Koon stated the Board needed to keep up with personnel for insurance purposes better. He stated that the Board needed a standardized roster.

Member B. Pollard stated that Station 1 Friendly was having problems hearing the dispatchers. Member Snelgrove advised the members that the 911 Advisory Meeting is on the 1^st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, he stated that the members of the Fire Departments need to express their concerns in this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ISO: Nothing to report.

Building and Maintenance: Building specifications for the Peak sub-station has been approved, everything is in order except the 15 member requirement, but should not be a problem.

Truck and Equipment: Nothing to report.

Communications: Nothing to report.

Training Ground: Nothing to report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member Lee made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Member Fulmer seconded with all in favor.

Applications for membership were discussed.

Member Lee moved and Member B. Pollard seconded a motion to withdraw from Executive Session. The motion passed.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Chairman passed out the 2003-2004 budget and reviewed it with the Members.

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Member Wicker stated Station 6-Little Mountain is ready to move tower. They have moved the trucks to the station due to road repair.

Member Snelgrove stated the deck gun is damaged on M110. It can be made by a local shop for $150.00 to $175.00 dollars, or he can send it off to have made for $300.00 to $350.00 dollars.

Member Lee made a motion to have the local company to fix it. Member Fulmer seconded with all in favor.

Member Snelgrove asked Chairman Pollard how to get custodial supplies?

Chairman stated he needed to get with Jerry Martin and ask what the procedure was.

OTHER MATTERS

Chief Aubrey Horne stated the land have been deeded to the Station 11. The land have been cleared and graded. The next step will be getting building permits and builders.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Regular Board meeting: Tuesday, August 12, 2003.

VOTE FOR ADJOURNMENT

Member Lee made motion to move for adjournment.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Pollard declared the meeting adjourned.

Zenda McClurkin,

Recorder

Larry O. Koon,

Secretary