The Dent County Fire Protection District Board met for a board meeting Tuesday, July 8, with board members present including John Knight, Dr. Leigh Ann Price, and Mike Godi. Not in attendance Tuesday were board members David Greenshields and Jeff Stokes. The next meeting will take place 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
The monthly reimbursement report was presented with a total of 14 calls for the month and 157 total calls for the year. The month of June included four fire; one hazmat; four medical; one accident; one agency assist; one alarm; one canceled; one utility problem; and one other incident.
The financial report was presented and reviewed with an ending balance of $363,879.20. Treasurer Dave Wells reported all accounts have been reconciled. The budget was approved. Firefighting equipment is over budget by 34%, at this point, reported Wells.
In old business, truck purchases were discussed but tabled until the next meeting, as well as the Fidelity (CTI) Tower Lease.
Regarding the radio grant, AFG Grants have been canceled by the US Government.
Under new business, the board approved the Intent Resolution for Bond expenditures, with a vote of 3-0, allowing the board president to sign the resolution allowing reimbursement to the DCFPD general fund, for expenditures paid from the general fund prior to receiving bond finances.
The board discussed the two bank accounts required by the bonding firm: one for debt service to pay back the bond, and one for the department to pay for items purchased with bond proceeds. All approved to use Progressive Ozark account for the items purchased with bond monies and set up an account with the Bank of Salem for the payback of the bond debt service.
Treasurer Wells reminded the board that a Tax Hearing in August will need to be held to set the new tax rate. The date will be set as soon as the paperwork is sent to the department with the assessment figures from the clerk. Also the State Auditor form “C” will need to be filled out and filed. To complete this, figures from the clerk will be supplied to the L J Hart Company via the DCFPD to develop the levy calculations and available options for the debt service levy.
Under Fire Chief Dennis Floyd’s reports, Truck 8026 is out of service due to malfunctions in the engine. Knight presented quotes for bunker gear from Banner and Fire Dex. Chief Floyd presented other quotes and options that would not be as good for the department or fit the long term NFPA rules. It was approved to order the gear to save $20,000.00, as increases are expected July 14, and to get dual compliance gear to protect the firefighters and comply with NFPA rules.
Chief Floyd asked the board approval for early reimbursement for Earl Jarvis Jr., with the board approving.
Also approved included the following:
• Previous meeting minutes
• Bills, payments, and statements, with checks signed
