SOURDOUGH RURAL FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES

November 13, 2006

The Regular November meeting of the Sourdough Rural Fire District was called to order at 7:05 PM by Chairman Dave Kraft.  All Trustees present (Geddes joined at 7:25) with Chief Crandell, COC Rose and Firefighter Harper.

Agenda Review:  Note public comment period will commence after approval of the minutes.

Consent Agenda:  November Financial report was presented.  Dayhuff moved for approval and for payment of warrants > $500.  Larimer seconded – Motion Passed without objection.

Regular Agenda:  Regular Agenda:  The October minutes were presented.  Larimer moved for acceptance and Bachman seconded.  Motion passed without objection.

• Public comment on Mill-levy election:  Eight members of the public were in attendance and watched the video which was produced to explain the need and plan for replacing the 3rd St station with the revenue increase to be voted upon.  The public present were supportive of the mission and performance of SFD.  Concerns expressed focused on cost issues and needs beyond station construction, and the perpetuity clause.  A final public meeting will be held on November 20.
• The trustees recessed for ½ hour after the public comment period.
• COC Report.  Delays in DVD acquisition and distribution caused need for a district property owner’s meeting on November 20.  Notice has been submitted and posted on the web site and the station door; BDC will publish on Wednesday, November 15.  Signs have been erected to Chairman Kraft’s roll bales on South 19th, 3rd and Goldenstein and Sourdough Road (at Dave Sands driveway with thanks)   Firefighters and other citizens will be going door to door to explain the mill levy to District residents this weekend.  Ballots should be mailed this week, with deadline for reaching the Election Office on December 5.
• Chief’s Report:  Notable was the ISO insurance rating inspection.  SFD is expected to move up to a “7” rating which will save customers money on their coverage.  The report was placed in the record.

Unfinished Business.  Continuity of governance policy was deferred until the next regular meeting.

New Business:  The Interlocal Agreement – Joint and Cooperative Undertakings Fire and Emergency Services – Oct 1, 2006 was presented for Trustee Consideration and Motion.  Geddes moved that Chief Crandell be authorized to sign on behalf of SFD; seconded by Larimer and pass without objection.

• There being no further business, reports or announcement, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM.