The Dent County Fire Protection District Board met for its regularly scheduled meeting July 9. Board members present included Craig Smith, David Greenshields, Mike Godi, and Dr. Leigh Ann Price. Board member Liz Gruendel was absent.
In old business, three bids were received for the repair, sealing, and restriping of the parking lot: Darrel Hayes, $12,370; Nichelson Seal Coating, $18,800; and Pierce Asphalt, $9,450. After discussion, the motion was made to award the bid to Pierce Asphalt, providing money is available later in the year.
The monthly reimbursement report was presented with a total of 12 calls for the month and 155 total calls for the year, including five fire incidents, three hazmat incidents, two medical incidents, one other, and one alarm incident.
Floyd reported that the four firefighters that attended training last month will be implementing their new ideas starting this week.
The budget was reviewed and approved as presented, with a note to the board that the tax levy will have to be set prior to Sept. 1, in August.
Chief Floyd presented to the board a list of items to declare as surplus: 1990 Dodge Ram 350; John Deere Gator with 219.5 hours, diesel engine; and a NorthStar 55 Gallon skid unit with Honda engine. After discussion, all items listed were declared as surplus by the board. It was then agreed to list the items on Purple Wave.
In new business, the board discussed legal representation for the department. The board also discussed insurance policies for the department. The board will be looking at options. Deductibles were looked at and will be increased to save money.
Chief Floyd asked the board where it was on the help for the AFG grant. He sought clarification for how much to request since it is a 10% grant. Floyd will be getting more information on the grant for the board.
Nathan Kinsey put in a request for an early reimbursement for $600. After reviewing the request, the board approved the reimbursement.
Meanwhile, approved as presented were the following:
• minutes from previous two meetings
• financial report, reviewed with an ending balance of $176,124.92
• bills, payments, and statements
