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 November 12, 2002 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.
The following members were present: John Pollard, Andy Ackerman, Bobby Pollard, Todd Griffith, Lewis Lee, Tony Johnson and Bob Snelgrove.
Also present were: Councilman John Dawkins, Michael Thomas, and Aubrey Horne.
OPENING OF
MEETING
Chairman Pollard called the meeting to order.
The Minutes of the October 12, 2002 meeting were reviewed along with the September 2002 Chief’s Report. Member Lee made a motion to accept minutes as presented. Member Griffith seconded and the motion was approved.
PERSONAL APPERENCES
AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilmen Johnny Dawkins addressed the Board in reference to going before County Council and ask for 3 pumpers and 6 tankers to purchase through leasing. Member Lee made a motion for him to go to Council with the idea. Vice-Chairman Ackerman seconded with all in favor.
Councilmen Dawkins also wants to look at purchasing land at the industrial park on hwy 219. If this land is purchased, it would an ideal location for the Board to have a training ground and in the future build it own facility to have meeting and store records. He advised that this was something to think about.
ADDITION,
DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Additions- Discussion of ISO is added to the agenda per Member Lee.
New Business
There were none.
Old Business:
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 was recovered and sent to Slagal. Chairman stated several items were missing from the truck when recovered.
Chairman stated there is money in the budget to buy 8 air packs, after February 28, 2003 the price of air packs will be increased up to $300.00- 600.00 dollars. Vice-Chairman Ackerman made a motion to send out bid specifications as soon as possible. Member Lee seconded the motion the vote was unanimous.
Chairman then asked the question of what type of air packs?
Member Lee made a motion to buy Dreger air packs because of the amount the county has and safety reasons. Member Bobby Pollard seconded. No discussion, all in favor.
Additions
ISO- Member Lee made a motion to have Member Griffith and Member Fulmer to be on the new ISO Committee. They are to create a timeline and outline for ISO. Vice-Chairman Ackerman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
COMMITTEES
Building and Maintenance: Nothing to report.
Truck and Equipment: Nothing to report.
Communications Committee: Vice-Chairman Ackerman needed to decide on what to do with the antenna. He stated he would talk to Travis Kinard to see what can be done.
Training Ground: Member Lee talked with Charles Guerry from the City. He passed out a memo that the Board decided to take as information.
COMMENTS FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
Chairman told the Board that elections would be next month. He also stated each department needed to list each vehicle serial number, make, model, year and what the vehicle is being used for, to be turned in to him ASAP.
COMMENTS FROM
THE BOARD MEMBERS
Member Bobby Pollard- brought the bill for a battery needed for an orange flashlight. Member Pollard wanted to who pay for bunker gear for a member that has not been to the Fire Academy?
Vice-Chairman Ackerman made a motion to pay for bunker gear, and send out letter to all Chief’s that the Board will not buy any bunker gear that has not been approved by the Board. Member Lee seconded with all in favor.
Member Todd Griffith- reminded everyone that the Fire Departments would help Salvation Army ring the bell for Christmas.
Member Bob Snelgrove- needed 3 2 ½ inch hose, 2 inch and a half and a hose reel. He also asked the status of the hepatitis shots. Chairman stated Mr. Stephens has mailed a letter to Pam Pitts and he has not heard anything yet.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
A motion was made to go to Executive Session by Member Griffith, seconded by Member Snelgrove for consideration of personnel matters. The motion passed.
Application for membership were discussed
Chairman Pollard moved and Member Lee seconded a motion to withdraw from Executive Session. The motion passed.
OTHER MATTERS
Regular Board meetings: January 14, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
The vote for adjournment was unanimous.
Chairman Pollard declared the meeting adjourned.
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Zenda McClurkin, Recorder
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Larry O. Koon, Secretary
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