The meeting was called to order at 1800 hours with the following members present: Larry Tyler, Jesse Davis, Johnny Rigney and Scott Ricci. Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer were followed by the administration of the oath to all present.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Promotion of Firefighter Paul Hopkins to Lieutenant.
CHANGES TO AGENDA: New #1 Thermal Imaging Camera Proposals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner Ricci. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
OLD BUSINESS
1) Citizen’s Academy: No report.
2) Manatee County Property Appraiser Refund: Chief Price stated that this is pending with the Florida Attorney General’s office.
3) Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County for Collection of Plan Review Fees: Chief Price reported that the draft is complete and is being reviewed. We should have it for final approval next month.
4) Policy Manual Chapter 1: Commissioner Davis motioned to approve with the change of 1.5.4 as presented; seconded by Commissioner Ricci. All in favor. Motion carried.
5) Hazmat Interlocal Agreement: Chief Price stated that the draft is done and being reviewed. We should have it for final approval next month.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Thermal Imaging Camera Proposals: As outlined in his memo, Chief Price stated this was originally approved in 2009 to buy several cameras from the General Fund but waited to see the newest model. The price in 2009 was $11,000 and we are now able to buy it for $7,000 and because it is not a replacement, can be done out of the Impact Fund which is a change from the original proposal. Commissioner Ricci motioned to approve, seconded by Commissioner Davis. All in favor; motion carried.
OTHER REPORTS: Chief Price noted the generator for the office is planned to be installed this weekend so as to limit downtime for the wireless network; the Association is planning a retirement party for Lt. Flinn; the basketball game at King Middle raised $3,000 for sending supplies to the troops; and the kayak trip was a huge success.
COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS: Commissioner Tyler noted that Commissioner Rigney is leaving the Board because he is moving out of the District and he expressed appreciation for all the years of service by Commissioner Rigney. We have advertised for candidates and Chairman Tyler appointed Commissioner Cooper and Deputy Chief Pollock to interview the eligible candidates and make a recommendation to the Board by the next meeting.
Relaying for absent Commissioner Cooper, Chairman Tyler also expressed congratulations to Vil Vitas for his new position with the City of Bradenton and applauded the job he has done for us for the last ten years. Chief Price added that we have been very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and committed employee.
NEXT MEETING Regular meeting on 7/21/11 at 1800 hours at the Administration building.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 1820 hours.
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