NEWBERRY
COUNTY
BOARD
OF RURAL FIRE CONTROL
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Rural Fire Control was held at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday October 8, 2002 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.
The following members were present: Andy Ackerman, Larry Koon, Donald Wicker, Bobby Pollard, Todd Griffith, Lewis Lee, Brian Fulmer, Tony Johnson and Bob Snelgrove.
Also present were: Councilman John Dawkins, Michael Thomas, Chris Irons and Chief Rodney Bedenbaugh.
OPENING OF
MEETING
Vice Chairman Andy Ackerman called the meeting to order.
The Minutes of the September 10, 2002 meeting were review. Member Lee made a motion to accept minutes as presented. Member Griffith seconded and the motion was approved.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
There were none.
ADDITION,
DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Old Business
Vice Chairman Ackerman reported that the Fire Repeater was checked buy Gunby and Kinard Controls and found that it was working properly. The antenna was moved to the Mobex tower as a test but that did not seem to help. There was other discussion on radio use and Vice Chairman Ackerman said he would find out where a proposed study of the communications systems stood and report back at a future meeting.
Member Bobby Pollard then reported that many of Friendly Fire Personnel’s pagers did not activate when toned out. At this time no one knew the answer to the problem.
Little Mountain’s pumper, Engine 60, was sent to Old South in Summerville for tank replacement and repairs. The company went bankrupt with Engine 60 torn down in the plant and we must recover the truck this week. Member Wicker was to go to Summerville on Wednesday, October 10, 2002 to check on it.
COMMITTEES
By-Laws Committee: Member Griffith reported that were no old by-laws and that the Ordinances creating the Board covered Board procedures. Member Griffith then made a motion to adopt the Ordinance as the Board of Rural Fire Control By-Laws. Member Lee seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Building and Maintenance: The purposed regulations covering procedure for establishment of New Stations, Sub-Stations and upgrading of buildings was discussed and a motion was made by Member Andy Ackerman to accept the proposal after adding the work “justification” in the line one of Sections A and B. Member Bobby Pollard seconded the motion and the vote was unanimously in favor. A copy of the procedure is attached to these minutes.
Truck and Equipment: Member Wicker presented a proposal for Bids on new pumper (s). After reviewing and discussing the proposal Member
Koon made a motion to accept and Member Lee seconded it. The motion Passed unanimously.
Communications Committee: Vice-Chairman Ackerman presented bids on 20 new pagers as follows: Gunby Communications-Total bid $7716.80 ($385.84 each) Kinard Control-Total bid $7015.80 ($350.79 each). After discussion on the economics of buying pagers versus buying walkies it was agreed to accept the low bid and purchase 21 pagers, which is within our budget.
Training Ground: Member Lee reported that a sewer lift station might be needed if the buildings remain where they are. He was gathering more information.
COMMENTS FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM
THE BOARD MEMBERS
Member Griffith and Member Fulmer presented a sample tag in/tag out card for consideration. No action was taken.
Member Snelgrove commented that the tires on Engine 110 were worn out. He was advised to take it to Ryder.
Member Griffith said there was a Grant Writing Seminar coming up soon. Lewis Lee made a motion to allow up to $150 for registration from training funds. Member Donald Wicker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
A motion was made to go to Executive Session by Member Wicker, seconded by Member Griffith for consideration of personnel matters. The motion passed.
Application for membership were discussed
Member Lee moved and Member Wicker seconded a motion to withdraw from Executive Session. The motion passed.
OTHER MATTERS
Regular Council meetings: November 12, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
The vote for adjournment was unanimous.
Vice Chairman Ackerman declared the meeting adjourned.
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Larry O. Koon, Secretary
NEWBERRY
COUNTY
BOARD
OF RURAL FIRE CONTROL
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Rural Fire Control on Tuesday September 10, 2002, the Board entered Executive Session to consider membership applications.
The following application were received:
Mac McDonald- Station 1 Friendly- Applicant had an arrest record in 1989.
Member Koon made a motion to accept applicant; seconded by Member Griffith. The vote was unanimous.
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Larry O. Koon, Secretary
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Zenda T. McClurkin, Recorder