July 12, 2005

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Rural Fire Control was held at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.

The following members were present: John Pollard, Andy Ackerman, Bobby Pollard, Carol Thomas, Larry Koon, Todd Griffith and Thomas Workman.

Also present: Councilmen John D. Dawkins and Lewis Lee (Emergency Services Coordinator).

OPENING OF MEETING

Chairman Pollard called the meeting to order.

The Minutes of the May and June 2005 meetings was reviewed. Vice Chairman Ackerman made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Member Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed with all in favor.

PERSONAL APPERENCES

Councilmen Dawkins addressed the Board in reference to the new Emergency Services Board. This Board would tie all the emergency services together; fire, rescue, haz-mat, and law enforcement. He also stated that due to NIMS this Board needed to be created.

ADDITION, DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The Agenda was adopted as presented.

BUSINESS MEETING

Old Business: ESC- Lewis Lee stated the turn out gear is in. He will distribute them later this month.

New Business: Member Koon stated that they are still trying to get the Peak sub-station up and ready. He stated he will bring the applications to the next meeting.

Chairman Pollard stated he heard Peak was getting an additional $30,000.00 if they turn in the application in to the Board. Councilmen Dawkins stated this money will be coming from 1cent tax.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ISO: Nothing to report.

Building and Maintenance: Nothing to report.

Communications: Vice Chairman Ackerman wanted to thank ESC- Lewis Lee for having Communications announce the station before toning for a fire.

Truck and Equipment: Nothing to report.

Training Ground: Nothing to report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made to enter into Executive Session for consideration of personnel matters. The motion carried.

Membership applications were discussed.

A motion was made to come out of Executive Session. The motion passed with all in favor.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN

No comments

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Member B. Pollard stated he would like the Board to purchase the ultra light air packs instead of buying the Drager air packs. Chairman stated the Board needed to wait and see how much it will cost.

OTHER MATTERS

ESC Lewis Lee stated that the tower at the jail and Lt. Mountain had lightning burns; he and Tommy Shields are in the process of getting them fixed.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Regular Board meeting: Tuesday August 9, 2005

VOTE FOR ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.

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Zenda McClurkin, Public Safety

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Larry O. Koon, Secretary