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SOURDOUGH RURAL FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES The regular monthly meeting of the Sourdough
Rural was held on June 16, 2003 at the Triple Tree Home Owners Association
Building, 3 Triple Tree Drive. Chairman Kraft called the meeting to
order at 7:50 PM. All trustees were present, as were Chief Crandell,
Sourdough Supporter Kandy Rose and Attorney Susan Swimly. Minutes of the May 19 minutes (prepared by acting secretary, Geddes) were presented.
Geddes moved for approval; Dayhuff seconded. Passed and placed in the record. The treasurer's report was presented. Geddes
moved for approval of the report and to sign warrants >$300. Dayhuff
seconded. Passed and placed in the record. The Trustee activities agenda item were reviewed at this point. Larimer reported
on the progress of the Northwest Energy solar power grant. An engineering assessment
of the Cottonwood Station will be conducted in the near future as prelude to
installation. Randy will maintain the records of this project. Susan Swimly gave an informative safety policy
discussion in our role on fire/building regulations and hazard overview
of covenant enforcement by
valley fire service
area and district departments. She distributed material (for the record)
including (Local Government) Montana Code Annotated 7-33-2104, and 2105: "Operations
of fire districts", and "Power and duties of trustees". She also
provided portions of Sections 6 and 9 of the Gallatin County subdivision regulations
governing "Fire Protection Requirements" and "Emergency Services".
The trustees agreed that growth issues and subdivision applications in
the District have prompted a need for policy development based upon these
regulations
and
guidelines. This matter will be placed on the agenda of the July meeting. The Chief's Report was presented and included in the record. Station construction
is on schedule and phase II specification are being drafted for distribution
to contractors. Truck apparatus assembly is behind schedule and over budget.
Performance quality is not in question but timely completion by current firm
is in question. Work will continue and Chief Crandell will bring recommendation
for completion strategy to the July meeting. In recognition of Tim Tahari's resignation and move from the district, the trustees
directed Chief Crandell to work with Kandy Rose on suitable wording for a special
service award plaque. The Future Goal agenda item was covered in principle, by the discussion leading
to policy development on growth issues. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 PM. Submitted and approved, July 21, 2003: |