The meeting was called to order at 1800 hours with the following members present:  Larry Tyler, Randy Cooper, Scott Ricci and David Bishop.  Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer were followed by the administration of the oath to all present.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:   None.

 

CHANGES TO AGENDA:    Chairman Tyler added New Business #2 – Training System and Old Business #4 – IT Management Services.  Then New Business was rearranged putting Elections last.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:   None.

           

CONSENT AGENDA:  Commissioner Cooper motioned to approve the consent agenda with the correction to the minutes; seconded by Commissioner Ricci.  Motion carried.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  Chief Price noted that we were nominated for the Keep Manatee Beautiful 2011 Landscaping Award in the Public Building category.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1) Citizen’s Academy:  Commissioner Cooper stated that they’ve made significant progress and he provided an outline.  The plan is to start it on 2/21/12 every Tuesday night for six weeks.  Chief Price will check with our attorney regarding a waiver of liability.

 

2) Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County for Collection of Plan Review Fees:  Still pending with County.

 

3) Public Comment Card:  Two samples were provided and David Bishop motioned to approve Sample A with the addition of our name at the top and a signature line. There was some discussion whether this will help maintain civility and most of the Commissioners felt it would.  Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion; all approved.

 

4) IT Management:  Chief Price stated that he’s met with three IT management companies and recommends going with Bayshore Technologies out of Tampa.  The fee will be $1260 per month for all  network services.  They come highly recommended and Vil has worked with them at the City of Bradenton.   They will start on 12/1/12.                          

 

NEW BUSINESS:    

 

1) Pension Actuary Report:  Chief Price explained that the Pension Plan actuary did their annual valuation and it shows our plan is well funded and therefore the District’s contributions will go down by 4%.  This plan is currently funded at 180%.   Chairman Tyler thanked the Pension Board members for the good job they have done of overseeing the plan.  
 

2) Training System:  Chief Price presented a recommendation from Captain Sousa to purchase equipment to establish video conferencing capabilities at each station.  The projected cost is $4500 and would come from our Training Facility Account.  Commissioner Ricci motioned to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion carried.     
 

3) Election of Officers and Appointments to Committees:  Commissioner Tyler nominated Commissioner Cooper as Chairman; there were no other nominations and all voted in favor.  Commissioner Tyler nominated Commissioner Bishop as Vice-Chair; there were no other nominations and all voted in favor.  Commissioner Tyler nominated Commissioner Ricci as Secretary/Treasurer; there were no other nominations and all voted in favor.   Chairman Cooper said he’d like to remain on the Awards Committee one more year and as Representative to the Fire Commissioner’s Association and Commissioner Ricci wants to remain on the Safety Committee and as Alternate to the Commissioner’s Association. 

 

OTHER REPORTS:  Chief Price noted that there are several bills that have been filed for the next legislative session regarding pension reforms.  One would allow agencies to use their website for public notices.  The Commissioner’s had mixed feelings about that being sufficient.

 

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS:  Commissioner Cooper asked how the Chili Cookoff went? It raised over $8000 for the Emergency Services Memorial Fund and had a good turnout.

 

Commissioner Ricci said we should be aware of things like the Public Comment Card and web posting of legal notices that may distance us from our public.

 

Commissioner Tyler reminded that the Annual Dinner is 12/3/11 and the expense is in exchange for the Board members not accepting compensation.   He then thanked the Board and staff for the last year having him as Chairman; he thinks we got a lot done but there’s more to do.

 

NEXT MEETING    Regular meeting on 12/15/11 at 1800 hours at the Administration building.

                                

ADJOURNMENT:  Meeting was adjourned at 1854 hours.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chairman                                                           Secretary

 

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