MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Cagney at 8:00 a.m. On a roll call the following trustees answered present:

Robert Arends, Jon Tammen, Thomas Weidman, James Cagney and 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 FEBRUARY 21, 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 Arends. The motion carried unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Trustee Tammen presented the Treasurer’s Report from his written sheets and summary forms including the cash flow worksheet. After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as submitted with a second Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Weidman, Arends, Tammen, Carlin, Cagney.

Nayes: Zero.

PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS:

Deputy Chief Jones presented the bills from the warrant register for payment. He indicated that there was a payment for the repair of the front sign to NSI Signs. The Chief reported that the sign needed substantial repairs to the electric portion of the sign. He also noted a bill for Certified Fleet which was the repair of the ambulance. There was also a repair reimbursement to Edward Kotowski, for vehicle repair, due to a break-in to the vehicles of employees parked at Station 39. The deputy chief also noted the bill to Michael Wagner and the survey bill to RE Allen.

After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted with a second by Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Tammen, Arends, Carlin, Cagney, Weidman.

Nays: Zero.

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CHIEF’S REPORT:

The Chief provided his written report. He noted there was a Palwaukee Airport meeting with Chief MacIsaac to review the response on the crash. He said the meeting was very favorable. Also, there was a question from the Trustees regarding the state grant. The Chief indicated that the grant for station 39 was going to be funded up to approximately $50,000.00.

New Pick-up Truck:

The Chief indicated that bid for the pick-up truck was awarded to the Chevy Dealer.

The Truck was going to be delivered sometime within the next 30 days.

Impact Fees:

Attorney Daday indicated he had sent a letter to Mike Zimmerman and they had exchanged telephone calls with respect to the impact fees. He had also received a response from Bank of America and was reviewing the matter. They did not indicate that they were not going to pay.

NEW BUSINESS:

New Pooling Agreement by-law changes in the Illinois Public Risk Fund:

The Chief indicated that the Illinois Public Risk Fund had a new agreement which needed to be signed. Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the preliminary agreement and authorize that the document be signed by the appropriate parties. The motion was seconded by Trustee Arends and carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Carlin, Arends, Tammen, Weidman, Cagney.

Nayes: Zero.

SPRINT PROPOSAL:

Purchase of Easement. The Chief indicated that Sprint had requested a review of the Sprint lease and also had proposed that Sprint Tower property be conveyed by easement to Sprint. Certain questions were asked regarding the lump sum payment also the ability of the District to negotiate an additional amount. The matter was held over pending review of the attorney and also information from the District.

OTHER MATTERS:

The Chief indicated that the newsletter was being sent out.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

None.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

None.

CLOSED SESSION:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

Trustee Tammen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 a.m., with a second by

Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously.

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Thomas Weidman, Secretary