1.0 Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red, White & Blue Fire District was called to order by Director Griffin at 0726. In attendance were Directors Perkins, Randall, Griffin and Krugman. Director Gothard was excused. Chief Green, Fire Marshal Nelson, Captain Scott, Finance Officer Carmen Modglin, Deputy Chief Lori Miller, District Legal Counsel Bob Cole, Captain Zachary Lynch, Chief George, Captain Hoehn, Kathy Mayer, Dr. Mike Brunko, and Samantha Kosanovich were also in attendance. Samantha Kosanovich served as Recording Secretary.

2.0 Approval of Minutes
M/S Randall, Perkins to approve the minutes from the July 17th, 2008 Board meeting. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

3.0 Citizen Comments and Other Communications
There were no citizen comments or any other communications.

4.0 Approval of Changes to the Agenda
M/S Griffin, Perkins to move Administrative Notes and Facilities Maintenance Issues, originally listed under Chief’s Report, to directly follow the Executive Session.

5.0 Chief’s Report & Discussion Topic

Emergency Response Data
Chief Green reports that there was an unprecedented increase in emergency response in June. EMS continues to be the driving force behind responses. Director Griffin questioned whether there was any specific incident type that drove these numbers. Chief Miller explained that there have been significant medical incidents such as strokes, heart attacks, etc.

Director Randall questioned how much of an effect the construction near the North station is having on access, as well as the health of the Firefighters. He wanted to know specifically whether there was a plan for paving and had there been any health issues rising from the excessive amount of dust. Fire Marshal Nelson noted that he was informed the roads would be paved in the next few months, and Chief Green and Chief Miller stated that they had heard no complaints in regards to any health related issues.

Ambulance Licensing Schedule
Chief Green reports that the County’s independent contractor, Jeff Dyer, had contacted both Chief Miller and Chief Green to ask questions. Jeff also stated to the Chief that he does not expect his report to negatively impact RWB, however, at the same time he is not waving a banner for us to get it. Chief Green stated that he should have more details by the end of the week. Director Perkins asked that any information received before the next board meeting is emailed to all board members.

6.0 Executive Session, in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4) (b), "Conference with attorney to receive legal advise regarding Summit County processing of the District’s ambulance license application".

M/SGriffin/Krugman to enter executive session. Voice vote unanimous.

5.0 Chief’s Report & Discussion Topics Part 2

Main Station Renovations
The Board members were informed of the plans to move the conference room to the areas which currently house the BC office and the HR office. The wall will be removed to increase the size of the space. The current conference room will be used by the CRM team in order to have more contact with the contractors they work with. Since the Main Station carpet was to be scheduled to be removed, it was decided that it would be most beneficial to do all renovations at once. Director Perkins expressed interest in keeping the back hallway for convenience which will be researched further.

Board Retreat
The previously suggested dates of September 25th and 26th will not work for Director Griffin. Chief Green suggested October 9th and 10th. The conference will be located in Breckenridge. Director Gothard needed to be contacted in order to determine his availability.

SDA Conference
Carmen reminded the Board that the SDA conference is from September 17th through the 19th. Carmen stated that you must register for the entire conference, not just parts of it. Director Gothard is reported to be attending. Anyone else who would like to attend needs to do so ASAP.

Facilities Maintenance Issues
Director Randall addressed his concern over the condition of the RWB stations. Director Randall stated that he had visited the South Station and was shocked by the amount of repairs that are needed. He went on to say that he feels that we have not been fixing problems but "band-aiding" them. Director Randall stated that these are our assets, and that we need to take care of them.

7.0 Consent
July 2008 Bills List
Director Perkins questioned the following items on the Bills List:

♦ Clarification needed on the election funds. Carmen explained that it was a combination of both legal and election fees.
♦ Clarification needed as to when we pay for bay drain cleaning. Chief Green stated this was done every year.
♦ Question about two bills for Waste Management in July. Carmen stated most likely one is for August, but she will look into it.

Director Griffin questioned the following item on the Bills List:

♦ Question about the quarterly bill from the Cell Phone Goddess. Chief Green noted that this issue had been brought up at the last Board meeting as well. This is a small business providing communications services and the owner was our former cell phone service provider with Nextel. This service has actually saved several thousand dollars for us, and is paid quarterly.

Chief Miller stated that we are getting killed with fuel costs…last month was the highest ever. Chief Miller stated that she is looking at several different options to save money; getting our own tank, using the Loaf N Jug or Conoco since they have diesel now, and also talking to the Town of Breckenridge to discuss further options. The Board members expressed that they were pleased we have stayed close to the budget so far.

M/S Perkins, Griffin to approve the July 2008 bills lists as presented. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

Adjournment
M/S Griffin/Perkins to adjourn the regular meeting of the Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District at 11:10 a.m. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carries.

Respectfully Submitted:

Wayne Randall, Secretary/Treasurer
Samantha Kosanovich, Recording Secretary