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 0700. In attendance were Directors Perkins, Griffin, Randall, Krugman and Gothard. Chief Green, Deputy Chief Miller, Carmen Modglin, Fire Marshal Jay Nelson and Captain Scott were in attendance. Captain Scott served as Recording Secretary.

Approval of Minutes
M/S Randall/Krugman to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2008 Board meeting. Gothard, Perkins abstain. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

Citizens Comments, Matters for Public Hearing, and Other Communications
Discussion about Good Times explosion. Kudos from Chief Green and BOD to staff for their response and professionalism. Discussion about how nice the Awards Ceremony was.

Approval of Changes to the Agenda
Director Griffin recommended the addition of an Executive Session in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to discuss District position relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators regarding the intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for ambulance service licensing. To be added after item #7-Consent.

Chief’s Report and Discussion Topics

Emergency Response Data ?- Chief Green reported that total calls in the first quarter are slightly up-EMS is driving that increase. Chief Green noted that we ran a small fire at the ice arena-heat tape fire-no damage, and also responded to a garage collapse in Warrior’s Mark. Nobody was home at the time. Collapse due to snow load on roof.

Chief Green stated that he and Director Griffin met with the county manager since the last BOD meeting. They are awaiting formal feedback, but negotiations are underway regarding the intergovernmental agreement (IGA). Chief Green said that the discussions center on defining the ambulance services to be provided by two licensed agencies in our District. The IGA should define the coordinated ambulance response so that two agencies are not "racing" to calls. Griffin reiterated that we are doing this to provide a better service to our constituents.

Budget/Finance Update-Chief Green stated that we’re right in line with the calendar year expenditures except for fuel cost, overtime and utilities. We should see those stabilize in the second quarter. Randall reminded all to look at ways to reduce fuel costs.

Discussion about the new inspector position and how Debbie is doing. Nelson stated that she is doing a very good job and inspected over 100 businesses in March. Currently, she is focusing on the core of Breckenridge. Perkins asked for the number of inspection points we currently have, and how many of those are classified as higher hazards.

Nelson stated that he, Jackie and Deb are certified by the State to conduct school inspections.

Nelson reported that he worked with all of the bar owners over Spring break, in conjunction with Breckenridge Police Dept.(BPD) Nelson resolved occupancy issues with the Town’s building dept. and had the Battalion Chief’s do bar checks with BPD. He said that feedback from the bar owners was good.

Audit Notes-Carmen expressed concern about the auditor and his responsiveness, despite the firm’s staffing issues. Griffin advised her to keep notes and concerns and they will be addressed.

Health Insurance- Chief Green stated that we won’t get our renewal rates for health insurance until the first two weeks of May. He stated that some employees of the compensation committee were educated at the last meeting when Cindy Meyers discussed health insurance trends and costs.

Carmen stated that the banking RFQ is ready to put out. Discussion was held around what banks to put the bid out to. The Board advised her to put it out to all banks in Breckenridge-Bank of the West, Alpine Bank, US Bank, First Bank, Millennium, and Wells Fargo.

Consent-Bills List-M/S Randall, Gothard to approve the bills list for March, 2008. Voice vote, unanimous.

Executive Session
M/S Randall, Gothard to convene to executive session in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6- 402(4)(e) to discuss District position relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators regarding the intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for ambulance service licensing. Voice vote, unanimous.

M/S Griffin/Perkins to come out of Executive Session.

Next meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2008 at 0700.

Adjournment

M/S to adjourn Randall/Gothard. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted:

Wayne Randall, Secretary/Treasurer
Kim Scott, Recording Secretary