The regular meeting of the Sourdough Rural Fire District was held on July 15, 2002 at the Fire Station at 4145 South Third Road. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dave Kraft at 7:50 PM. Also present were Trustees Geddes and Bachman, Absent was Dayhuff. Also present were Chief Crandell, Kandy Rose, Dave Lucas (Rae Chair) and Matt Pace (Montana Fire Works).

The minutes of the regular meeting of Jun17, 2002 were presented. Pete moved for approval and Don seconded. Motion passed.

The financial report and warrants > than $300 were presented. Don moved for approval and to sign the warrants and Pete seconded. Motion passed.

The trustees agreed to alter the meeting agenda and took up the matter of Trustee Vacancy at this point of the meeting. Due to the resignation of Trustee Harper for family reasons, there is a vacant position to be filled through appointment by the County Commissioners. Don suggested that Randy Larimer who lives on Indian Paintbrush be asked to consider this appointment. Neighbor, and Sourdough Fire District Supporter President, Kandy Rose spoke on Randy's behalf, noting his long time residency in the District, and his active participation in the mil levy campaign and CERT program. The trustees asked Pete to contact Randy with our interest in his seeking the trustee appointment.

The Distinguished Service Award was deferred until the August meeting.

A letter requesting District annexation of 20 acres at the NE corner of Triple Tree was submitted and favorably accepted by the Trustees through consensus.

Chief Crandell submitted the run report for the record. The Chief's report was presented for the record and elements discussed under Action Plan Implementation as follows:

Chief Crandell introduced Oren Schumacher who presented the design plans for the Cottonwood Station. The trustees reviewed the plans in context of the Draft Fire Station Building Process (included in the record) that Brian distributed. The trustees agreed that both the process and plans were of sufficient quality to be used for contractor selection. Chief Crandell will now proceed to solicit the Request for Qualifications. The response will lead to a Request for Proposal from the qualified contractors. Each process will be initiated through legal advertisement in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and from lists of potential contractors developed by Allied Engineering.

Matt Pace of Montana Fire Works appeared along with Dave Lucas to discuss the assembly of the International fire trucks that were ordered earlier this spring, soon after bid award to Kamp Equipment on 2/18/2002. Montana Fire Works is the firm that will build the apparatus on the cab/chassis trucks that will be delivered soon. Dave Lucas will also work under contract with the firm. Pace, Lucas and Chief Crandell were supported and complemented by the trustees for their foresight and planning efficiency in the development of this apparatus project. They have taken delivery of the major components and assembly awaits the arrival of the trucks from the Texas factory. Completion is expected by the end of the year.

The septic system project is coming in just under budget. The trustees express concern about the landscaping and were assured that the site would be finished by sod and fencing in time for the October breakfast. Dave asked about the north building door replacement and was assured by Chief Crandell the door would be replaced by October.

Under Trustee activities, Don reported meeting with Scott Mueller at 1st Security Bank to counter sign annual loan payment due on June 30. Don, Kandy and Chief Crandell met to discuss web page development. Don, Pete and Kandy met with potential web service provider (Montana Connect) to develop Sourdough web page.

Web page development was discussed. The following goal statement was adopted through consensus: The (web page) Goal: "Residents of Sourdough Rural Fire District Have Access to a High Level of Safety and Emergency Information that is Accurate and Timely". Brian was directed to proceed with activating the proposal from our operating fund budget.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.

Submitted for approval at the next regular meeting.