MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. The following Trustees answered present: James Cagney, Jon Tammen, Thomas Weidman, Anthony Carlin. Absent: Robert Arends. Also present ex officio: Chief Donald R. Gould, Jr., and attorney Stephen G. Daday.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

The minutes of the meeting of the September 19, 2006, of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Trustee Tammen presented the Treasurer’s Report. He indicated that there had been tax income of approximately $830,000.00. A discussion was had regarding the various accounts and investment accounts, including a level of the interest being paid. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted, with a second by Trustee Weidman.

PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS

The Chief presented the bills for payment. The Chief reviewed the warrant register and the specific bills of interest. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted, with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Carlin, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney.

Nayes: Zero.

OLD BUSINESS

CHIEF’S REPORT

The Chief gave his report, and also submitted written reports. There was discussion of the reimbursement by the Illinois Public Risk Fund and the timing of that refund.

2005 Annual Audit. The Board had reviewed the annual audit, with the corrections. After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the audit, with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously.

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Review the status of the purchase of the fire engine. The Chief indicated that the vendor was notified that he had been chosen as the successful bidder. The Chief indicated that the chassis had been ordered. He felt that the vehicle would not be delivered until the fall of 2007.

Purchase of new bed mattresses and lounge chairs. The Chief presented a proposal for the purchase of 14 mattresses. He indicated that the low bid he was able to find through the State purchase agreement was $3,899.85. After a short discussion Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the purchase of the beds in the amount of $3,899.85, with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Weidman, Carlin, Tammen, Cagney.

Nayes: Zero

The Chief also reported that pursuant to the budget, that the District intended to purchase 12 chairs for the day room in each of the stations. He indicated that he received a bid from the vendor of $4,799.00. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the purchase of the reclining chairs in the amount of $4,799.00, with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes: Carlin, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney

Nayes: Zero

OTHER MATTERS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Carlin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 a.m., with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously.

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Thomas Weidman, Secretary