1.0/2.0 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 President Griffin at 7:05 a.m. In attendance were Directors Griffin, Gothard, Perkins, and Randall. Chief Gary Green, Carmen Modglin, Jay Nelson, and Jackie Pike were in attendance. Director Candidate Mike Krugman was also in attendance. Jackie Pike served as Recording Secretary.

The District Board welcomed Director Candidate Mike Krugman to the meeting.

3.0 Approval of Minutes
M/S Perkins/Gothard to approve the minutes from the Special Board meeting on November 13, 2007. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

4.0 Citizens Comments, Matters for Public Hearing, and Other Communications
None.

5.0 Approval of Changes to the Agenda

♦ The chief’s contract renewal will be added to "Other Business."
♦ The adoption of resolutions will be moved from "Consent" and separate motions will be made for each.
♦ Financing for E-7 to be added to "Other Business."

6.0 Appointment of New Director
The Board’s Candidate Interview Committee consisting of Directors Randall and Perkins along with Chief Green met with three candidates regarding the vacant position for the Board. The Committee’s recommendation to the Board is that Candidate Mike Krugman fill the vacancy and serve until required to run for re-election in May 2008.

M/S Gothard/Perkins to ratify the committee’s recommendation and appoint Mike Krugman as our newest Director for the Red, White & Blue Fire District until May 2008. Roll call vote: Griffin, yes; Gothard, yes; Perkins, yes; and Randall, yes. Motion carried.

President Griffin administered the Oath of Office to Mike Krugman. SDA publishes a booklet for board members. Director Perkins has one that she can lend to Mike if we don’t have any extras. The Board also recommended that he attend the class for board members that SDA conducts. Chief Green can arrange a ride-along with the crews if Mike would like to do that.

7.0 Chief’s Report and Discussion Topics
Emergency Response Data It should be noted that the emergency response data included in the packet is two days short of the entire month. Responses are slightly higher than last year at this time.

Intergovernmental Notes
Ambulance Licensing Update. We have received support from the Town of Breckenridge, the Town of Blue River, and the County EMS Board. The EMS Board did ask for more information including our proposed fee schedule and destination policy. We are continuing discussions with Summit County Ambulance regarding billing.

Director Gothard attended the ambulance licensing regulation hearing with Chief Green. Director Gothard reported on his observations. Flight for Life is also applying for an ambulance license. The County Commissioners voted to modify regulations such that a physician at St. Anthony’s cannot authorize transport of a patient in their care without permission from a Summit County Ambulance supervisor.

To date, we are pleased with the progress of our license request. We are asking for an unconditional license and reference details to be outlined in an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the County. The IGA would be more flexible regarding any necessary modifications in the future than the original license. The Board recommended that we meet with Commissioner French to discuss our licensing. President Griffin and Chief Green will meet with County Manager Gary Martinez regarding our licensing application.

ISO Classification. Our ISO Classification is staying the same: areas of our District that have hydrants remain a "4" and areas without hydrants remain a "9." We were able to retain this rating in large in part due to Jay Nelson’s diligence in working with ISO. We are about 13-14 points away from obtaining an ISO classification of "2." No other fire department in the region has a better classification than ours. There are many items that are out of our control to get more points for the higher classification. If we can get additional points without a lot of expense, then we will move forward on reclassification.

Budget/Finance
YTD 2007 Budget. There is a 25% increase in our assessed value compared with last year. The Board would like to see more data on future mill levy projections. Director Perkins reminded staff that they want to be informed of $5,000 and/or 10% variances in the budget.

The Board of Directors has had much discussion at this point on our 2008 budget increase (18%). The move to remain competitive during the transition to becoming a career department and upgrading equipment and apparatus has been a tedious process requiring many difficult decisions. The voters approved an increase in property tax to 9 mills and we’ve remained diligent in our fiscal responsibility by continuing to keep assessments as low as possible, currently 8.5 mills. The 2008 increase in the budget is due to three factors:

1. Salary and benefit increases (cost of benefits has increased both demographically and due plan changes; planned salary structure modifications).

2. Catching up on tool, equipment and maintenance needs after several years of tighter budget parameters.

3. Planned Capital expenditures.

Proposed 2008 Budget. There were no comments regarding the proposed 2008 Budget.

Tax Anticipation Note. The Chief recommends that we use the tax anticipation note tool for the first quarter of 2008. The District does not receive tax revenue until April. Approximately $750,000 carries the District through the first quarter of the year. The interest rate is very competitive, and the note will be contracted as short term borrowing. We have a plan in place to build-up our reserves which should be built up by 2010.

Discussion. 2008 Proposed budget: The pension administrative costs with FPPA are more accurately reporting as compared to our previous pension administrator’s accounting.

Amounts for the Resolution to Amend The 2007 Budget don’t have to be exact and can be rounded up. The amounts for the 2007 Budget Resolution can be changed to $5,720,000 for the general fund, $126,300 for the pension fund, and $267,000 for the reserve fund.

8.0—10.0 Public Hearing—Resolution 2007-06 and 2007-07, Adoption of Amendment to 2007 and 2008 Budgets
M/S Perkins/Randall to open the public hearing to discuss Resolution 2007-06, Adoption of Amendment to 2007 Budget, and to discuss Resolution 2007-07, Adoption of Amendment to 2008 Budget. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

There were no public comments.

M/S Perkins/Randall to close the public hearing. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Perkins/Gothard to open the public hearing to discuss Resolution 2007-08, Authorizing Issuance of the District’s Tax Anticipation Note. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

There were no public comments.

M/S Perkins/Randall to close the public hearing. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

11.0 Executive Session
M/S Randall/Gothard—at 8:50 a.m. per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a), to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Gothard/Randall to come out of executive session at 10:15 a.m. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Griffin/Perkins to renew Chief Green’s contract for 2008 at a base salary of $111,000/year and a $500/month housing allowance as outlined in the contract. Roll call vote: Griffin, yes; Gothard, yes; Krugman, yes; Perkins, yes; Randall, yes. Motion carried.

M/S Griffin/Perkins to give Chief Green additional earning potential in the form of a yearend bonus of $2,000 based on management and control of budget and other financial parameters to be determined by the Board. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

12.0 Other Business
November 2007 Bills List. The Board would like more definitive information when charges are billed to the District credit card that appear to be personal. The Board would like to discuss vacation caps at a future meeting. There was discussion about the term "loose equipment." This term refers to inventory on an apparatus that is not connected. It includes items such as nozzles, axes, hoses, etc.

Motions
M/S Randall/Gothard to approve the November 2007 Bills List. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Perkins/Randall to approve Resolution 2007-06, Adoption of Amendment to 2007 Budget. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Perkins/Gothard to approve Resolution 2007-07, Adoption of 2008 Budget. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

M/S Perkins/Randall to approve Resolution 2007-08, Authorizing Issuance of the District’s Tax Anticipation Note. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

Other
There was discussion about financing for the new engine. Carmen continued to work with Bank of the West and Collins, Cockrel and Cole regarding numerous legal contract issues. As a back-up plan, Carmen contacted Wells Fargo for financing. They have a rate of 4.35%. The overall cost to finance with Wells Fargo may be higher but they can meet all of the State’s legal requirements.

Director Gothard and Chief Green will meet with the President of Bank of the West regarding their inability to meet the State’s contract requirements, and to ask them to communicate this with their executives.

M/S Randall/Krugman to go with the Chief’s recommendation to accept Wells Fargo’s proposal for financing the new engine. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

14.0 Adjournment

M/S Perkins/Randall to adjourn December 6, 2007, Board of Directors Meeting at 10:41 a.m. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

Next Meeting set for January 10 at 7:00 a.m. at 316 N. Main St., Breckenridge.

Respectfully Submitted:

Wayne Randall, Secretary/Treasurer
Jackie Pike, Recording Secretary