MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006
The meeting was called to order by President Cagney. On a roll call the following trustees answered present:
Robert Arends, Jon Tammen, Thomas Weidman and James Cagney. Trustees absent: Anthony Carlin. Also present ex officio: Chief Donald R. Gould Jr., Deputy Chief Tim Jones, Deputy Chief Drew Smith and attorney Stephen G. Daday.
SECRETARY’S
REPORT
CONSIDERATION
OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2006
MEETING OF THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION
OF THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2006 MEETING OF THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted of the Closed Session with a second by Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Trustee Tammen presented the Treasurer’s Report. He noted that the Wheeling disconnection fee had been received. There was a discussion of the interest that had been received relative to the various investments of the District and Treasurer Tammen was satisfied with the amount of interest that was being paid.
Discussion was had regarding the impact fees for the District. Trustee Wiedman indicated that he felt that this matter should remain on the front burner and that we should continue to seek reimbursement from The Bank of America. He also indicated that the City should be brought into the discussion with respect to enforcement of the impact fee and the collection of the impact fee.
Trustee Wiedman moved to direct Attorney Daday to send a letter to the Bank of America, following up on the impact fee, and also to contact the City Attorney to discuss the impact fee ordinance. The motion was seconded by Trustee Tammen and carried unanimously.
After a further discussion, Trustee Arends made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Arends, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS:
Deputy Chief Jones presented the bills from the warrant register for payment. There was a discussion of the city water bill as well as bill from the Illinois Public Risk Fund for the Worker’s Compensation.
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Tammen, Arends, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
CHIEF’S REPORT:
The Chief provided his written report. Discussion was had regarding paramedic training ans also the status of the Fire Grant. The Chief indicated that it appeared that most of the funds had been disbursed and that it was unlikely that the District would receive any funds.
Discussion was had regarding the ambulance billing, and the Chief indicated that the fee from the ambulance billing service was reduced from 10% to 7%, pursuant to a discussion that he had with the manager of the billing service.
Chief indicated that pursuant to board direction and the budget, the new pick-up truck order had been reviewed and the bids were reviewed. He indicated that they had received bids from the State purchase contract, as well as Arlington Heights Ford and Foley Chevy. Staff recommended that the vehicle be purchased from Arlington Heights Ford. After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the purchase of the pick-up truck from Arlington Heights Ford, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Tammen and carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Tammen, Arends, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
The Chief reported that after several months of work, the crash truck was finally ready for operation. He indicated that after the meeting the Trustees could view a demonstration of the crash track operations.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Chief indicated that pursuant to a change in the pension law, the Pension Board needed to meet, and he was going to schedule that meeting for March 2006. He also indicated that President Cagney and Trustee Weidman’s terms of office would expire April 30, 2006. Both indicated that they would like to be reappointed. The Chief indicated that he would forward that information to the Wheeling Township Board for their review.
OTHER MATTERS:
None.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
None.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Tammen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 a.m., with a second by Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously.
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THOMAS WEIDMAN, Secretary