SOURDOUGH RURAL FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 21, 2005

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kraft at 7:40 PM. All trustees were present as was Chief Crandell, and business staff, Scott Mueller

• The Consent agenda containing the financial report for March and warrants > $500 was presented . Geddes moved for approval and Larimer seconded. Passed and placed in record. It was noted that Scott Mueller has assumed the position of Bookkeeper and is present to answer any questions from the Trustees. He stated that our financial records are in order and our vendor obligations have been met as normal. A new County Account signature sheet was signed by all trustees and Scott.
• Regular agenda:
• The minutes of the February Regular Meeting was presented. Geddes moved for approval and Dayhuff seconded . Passed and placed in the record.
• The Chief's operating and run report was presented and discussion initiated.
• Executive Session: Upon arrival of Counsel, Chris Gray, and departure of Mueller, an Executive Session was convened 8:00 PM by Chairman Kraft under the provisions of the Montana Code 2-3-201 et seq.
• Regular agenda: The Regular meeting resumed at 9:10 PM, all Trustees and Chief Crandell present, with the continued discussion of the Chief's report. The false alarm at the Bozeman Water Treatment Plant was discussed in the context of the transportation and storage of chlorine gas used as a purifier. Hazardous Material release considerations are factored into any response to the plant which is located at the mouth of Sourdough Creed. Crandell said that the Gallatin NF has appointed an acting FMO which presents and opportunity SFD to discuss wildland fire issues prior to this summer.
• Unfinished business:
• Continued Service Assessment; Critical Need Report. Chief Crandell presented the Facilities and Apparatus Update report. The report is in support of possible mil-levy election. Revenue from an increased levy, if supported by SFD customers, would be used to build a new fire station structure at the South Third site, and to plan, purchase, construct, equip and maintain apparatus consisting of a tender and support vehicles. A sense of district support will be gained by conversations with paired trustees over the next several months, leading to noticed public meetings with all trustees present. Report placed in record.
• Trustees activities : None presented
• Announcements : None
• Public Comment : No public were present.
• Adjourn : The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.