September 13, 2005

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Rural Fire Control was held at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.

The following members were present: John Pollard, Larry Koon, Carol Thomas, Bobby Pollard, Donald Wicker, Thomas Workman, Rodney Bedenbaugh, Tony Johnson, and Bob Snelgrove.

Also present: Bruce Ballentine (SC Forestry Commission) Michael Thomas (Whitmire Fire Department).

OPENING OF MEETING

Chairman Pollard called the meeting to order.

The Minutes of the August 2005 meetings was reviewed. Member Wicker made a motion to accept the minutes as read; Member Bedenbaugh pointed out the word cost was misspelled. He then seconded the motion. The motion passed with all in favor.

PERSONAL APPERENCES

Bruce Ballentine-(SCFC) - stated that the equipment from the forestry needs to be used.

ADDITION, DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The Agenda was adopted as presented.

BUSINESS MEETING

Old Business: Chairman state that the new truck for Friendly Fire may be purchased through lease according to County Council. Crimson Fire phoned Chairman Pollard and stated Newberry County had 5 days to decided if they wanted it, if not the truck will go to Mississippi.

Member Bedenbaugh asked where did the Board stand on purchasing software for the computers at each station. Member B. Pollard stated the software cost $15,000 and there is not enough money in the budget for it.

Member Bedenbaugh also asked how the test for NIMS will be taken. Member Johnson advised him to get in contact with Robert Dennis at the Sheriff’s Office.

Member Koon asked what channels are the tornado warning tones are going out on. If it’s on channel 2 you can not here them. If it’s not on channel 2, then something is wrong with the repeater.

New Business: There was none.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ISO: No one present.

Building and Maintenance: Member Koon stated that Jeff with County Maintenance is working on the floor drainage problem at Pomaria Fire Dept.

Communications: Nothing to report

Truck and Equipment: Member Wicker stated he heard M&M on the radio work on Prosperity’s truck.

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 Wicker stated that Chappells Fire Dept sill had a truck that the seat did not work.

Member Bobby turned in his resignation letter to the Board. It will be effective at next months meeting.

OTHER MATTERS

FUTURE MEETINGS

Regular Board meeting: Tuesday November 8, 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