Avalon Fire/Rescue District
Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Date:  4 March 2013

Call to Order:  The regular meeting of the Avalon Fire Protection District was called to order by Chairman Rod Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the North Firehouse, 5408 Mulat Road, Milton, FL 32583.  

	Quorum:  Commissioners present:  Rodney Johnson, Joe Diamond, Don Galbraith, Paul Hazucha, and Wes Woodham.  Chief Sid Wiggins, ex-officio was also present.  
	Attendance Names:  Tom Brewster and Carson Howton.

Minutes:  Joe Diamond moved and Don Galbraith seconded to approve the minutes of the 18 February 2013 regular board of commissioners meeting.  The motion passed 5-0.

Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s Report of 3 March 2013 is attached, reviewed and accepted.

Chief’s Report:  February 2013		
	Structure Fires			1		Man Power Statistics
	Vehicle Fires 			0		Man Hours - Call	      	        	 467 
	Grass/Woods/Trash Fires		0		Other - Train./Mtgs/Maint.         	 128
	Power Lines Down		0		Classes		              	                   0                     
	MVA	 		             17		Duty Shift			 560
	False Alarms			1		Total Hours MTD                           1155
	Gas Leak/Gas Spill		0
	Medical		  	             26		Avg. Man Hours per call	               9.00
	Water Emergency		0		Avg. Personnel per call		6.00
	Misc.				2		30 Daytime Calls (5:00 - 17:00)
	Mutual Aids		               8		25 Nighttime Calls (17:00 - 5:00)		
	Total for Month	            	             55

Old Business:  The purchase of mobile radios will be delayed due to possible bandwidth change in the near future.
	Masks and air packs prices are still being gathered.

New Business:  Tom Brewster presented the District’s Report on Examination of Financial Statements.
	The District hired two employees as of 1 March 2013.
	A uniform allowance needs to be discussed.  
	Four volunteers are attending EMT classes.
	Joe moved and Don seconded to approve up to $30,000 for roof replacement, including new gutters and insulation, at the North Firehouse.  The motion passed 5-0.
	A SAFER grant writer will be sought to assist in the application process.
	The need to budget ≈ $2200/yr for new AEDs until the old ones are phased out is acknowledged.  
	The Firefighters participated in community outreach at Benny Russell Elementary.
	Santa Rosa County Commissioners help will be obtained regarding the Bernath Place bridge issue.
	
Correspondence and Communication:  VFIS advised the district of the insurance renewal premiums.

Financial:  Bills J-1 through J-17 approved for payment.

Adjournment:  Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 18 March 2013.

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Rodney M. Johnson, Chairman				Wes Woodham, Secretary