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 0702. In attendance were Directors Perkins, Griffin, Gothard and Krugman. Director Randall was excused. Chief Green, Chief Miller, Fire Marshal Nelson, Finance Officer Carmen Modglin, Debbie L. Crady, CPA and Captain Lynch, were also in attendance. Captain Lynch served as Recording Secretary.

2.0 Approval of Minutes

M/S Gothard, Perkins to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2009 board meeting. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

3.0 Citizens Comments and Other Communication

Chief Green noted that we will recognize some of our firefighters at the May 26th Breck Town Council meeting for Life Safety Awards for a CPR save earlier this year. The Council meeting will be at 6pm on the 26th. Chief Green also noted we had another CPR save last month and that this is the second year a RWB firefighter has received the Rotary Clubs Community Hero Award. This year’s recipient is FF Eric Kuffner.

4.0 Approval of Changes to the Agenda

Chief Green noted that after speaking with Director Perkins, no public hearing is needed for the authorization of the agreement governing the Summit County Fire Protection Authority. M/S Perkins, Gothard to approve changes to the agenda. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

5.0 Presentation of the 2008 Draft District Independent Auditor’s Report

Debbie L. Crady, CPA from Hiratsuka and Schmitt, L.L.P stated that there were no material weaknesses found during audit. Discussion about the audit process followed. Set approval of audit report for June or July per Perkins. Director Griffin commended the Auditor and Carmen, as well as, Directors Gothard and Randall for all their assistance as the Board’s Audit Committee.

6.0 Chief’s Report & Discussion Topics

Emergency Response Activity

For 2009, requests for emergency response remain above last year’s record volume. Charts and data were reviewed and discussed.

Chief Green would like to highlight a quantitative consistency recognized in the chart “Incidents by Type”. Through April ’09, we’ve maintained a reduction in fire responses.  While the qualitative aspects of this data have yet to be fully supported or explained, Chief Green believes it to be a direct correlation to our code enforcement and public education efforts.

Accreditation Process

We are beginning to gather materials, data, and documents for this endeavor, and have a planned training session in June for the core administrators/managers of this process.

EMS & Ambulance Licensing

We’ve transported one patient since signing the IGA agreement on April 13th. There has been increased ambulance activity in the Breck area. County management advised the fire districts on May 13th that they have held preliminary discussions with a private ambulance service provider, American Medical Response (AMR) regarding the provision of ambulance services in Summit County. The County still recommends hiring a consultant or facilitator. Director Gothard stated that we still need to serve the interests of our community because it is unlikely that another ambulance service will be an improvement. Director Griffin asked if the County can contract with a private ambulance service without citizen input. Direction from the BOD have our license updated and ready for submittal to BOCC. The BOD also directed Chief Green to meet with the other

fire districts, CMCMD and LDFR, and Flight For Life to discuss various options for county-wide provision of ambulance service.

Summit Fire Authority

All the local Fire Districts have been working to update the “Agreement Governing the Summit County Fire Protection Authority” and the “Administrative Support and Facility Management Services Intergovernmental Agreement”. These documents create and clarify our cooperative agreements relative to the training center, and have been developed or reviewed by Bob Cole. Chief Green will be highlighting the mostly minor changes and requesting Board action on approval of the updates

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Chief Green noted that the next board meeting is scheduled for June 18h.

7.0 Public Hearing

2009-05 Adoption of Fee Schedule opened at 0925 M/S Perkins, Gothard

2009-05 Adoption of Fee Schedule closed at 0925 M/S Perkins, Krugman

M/S Perkins, Krugman to adopt 2009-05 Fee Schedule. Voice vote. Motion carried.

8.0 Approval of March/April Claims Detail 2009

Chief Green explained the variance to the board. We are watching specific ownership tax and plan review fees. Fire Marshal Nelson stated that Shock Hill Lodge and Spa will likely help close the gap on permit fees.

March 2009 Claims Detail

M/S Krugman, Gothard to approve the March 2009 claims list as presented. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

April 2009 Claims Detail

M/S Perkins, Krugman to approve the April 2009 claims list as presented. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

9.0 Adjournment

M/S Perkins, Krugman to adjourn the regular meeting at 0933. Voice vote unanimous. Motion Carried. The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18th 2009 at 0700.

Respectfully Submitted:

Wayne Randall, Secretary/Treasurer

Captain Zachary Lynch, Recording Secretary