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 Gothard at 0701. In attendance were Directors Perkins, Randall and Gothard. Directors Krugman and Griffin were excused, Chief Gary Green, Finance Officer Carmen Modglin, Fire Marshal Jay Nelson, Battalion Chief Paul Kuhn, Captain Jason Kline, and Captain Kim Scott were also in attendance. Fire Marshal Jay Nelson and Captain Kim Scott served as Recording Secretary. ..

2.0 Approval of Minutes
Director Perkins noted a couple grammatical and administrative changes. M/S Randall, Perkins to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2009 board meeting. Voice vote unanimous. Motion carried.

3.0 Citizens Comments and Other Communications
Chief Green shared a thank you letter we received from the Town of Breckenridge for our assistance during their Tons of Trucks event at the Riverwalk Center parking lot. The Town had ordered plastic hard hats for the children who were attending, but they didn’t arrive in time. Red, White & Blue donated several hundred plastic fire hats for the children. Chief Green also reported that the department is experiencing a second (or third) round of babies with a total of six either delivered or on the way by year’s end.

4.0 Approval of Changes to the Agenda
Director Randall asked to add to the agenda follow-up discussions about the potential leasing of office space at the North Station.

5.0 Chiefs Report & Discussion Topics
2009 Budget Update
Chief Green stated that, to date, all budget lines are being managed very well. Plan review fees are still an area of concern and will likely cause a shortfall. Director Randall reminded staff to make sure purchases make financial sense as we continue to work with a down turn in the economy. Chief Green reiterated that with the new births, overtime and health insurance impacts are anticipated.

Capital Improvements Plan - Facilities
Director Randall presented the Board a copy of the proposed improvements to the facilities. The Board reviewed the list of improvements / safety concerns for the North and South Stations and then went on a tour of the Main Station. Director Randall noted that this will help the local economy and explained the benefits of doing this now. M/S Perkins, Gothard to approve list of projects as presented for all three stations. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

Emergency Response Data
Chief Green stated that overall call volume is down relative to ‘08 but still in line with our five year average.

Ambulance Service
Chief Green stated that we are meeting weekly with Lake Dillon Fire, Copper Mountain Fire and Flight for Life. The goals are to maintain or enhance the level of EMS service countywide and better utilize fire department services. Conversations are centering on fire departments providing 9-1-1 transports, as well as, some interfacility transfers. Gary Martinez met today with the fire chiefs to listen and brief them of Summit County government plans.

Wildfire Mitigation Response
A group of citizens successfully put together a petition that resulted in an official suspension of the defensible space ordinance issued by the Town of Breckenridge. On July 28th the Town Council will take up this issue and either put it to a public vote in November, or repeal the ordinance and work on a voluntary ordinance. Inspections are on hold but we continue to do public education with defensible space and evacuation plans. The countywide ordinance only addresses new homes and remodels. Public education continues through the Wildfire Council as well. County government has hired Senator Dan Gibbs as a seasonal public educator.

North Station
Chief Green stated that we could rent space in the North Station for $18/square foot or
$1000/month for approximately 600 square feet which would pay for utilities. M/S Randall, Perkins to approve a one year lease for the Summit Prevention Alliance, according to terms of a District-drafted lease agreement. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

6.13 Board Action
Approval of June Claims Detail 2009
Claims detail questions were answered. It was noted to keep personal vehicle use for work- related tasks to a minimum. M/S Perkins, Gothard to approve June claims list as presented. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried,

7.0 Adjournment
M/S Perkins, Gothard to adjourn the regular meeting at 0905. Voice vote, unanimous. Motion carried.

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20th 2009, at 0700.