Pine Valley Special Services District Meeting on April 6, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Attending Board Members: Mary Esther Putman, Chairwoman; Dall Winn, Allen Cannon, and Herman Nordbruch
Also Present: Rick Peetz, Treasurer; Gerald Schiefer, Fire Chief; Rachel Carignan, Acting Secretary
Absent: John Nichols
Guest: Frank Davie, Laurett Winterton, Tom Nielsen, Fred Pendleton, Guin Winn, Ford Northington and Julie and Randy Fields
General Business
Mary Esther called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and Dall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting for March 2, 2016 were read by each Board Member. After one correction, Herman motioned to accept the Minutes. Allen seconded the motion and all else were in favor.
Building Permits to Review
Julie and Randy Fields presented building plans for a large lot. All agreed and Allen, Mary Esther and Herman signed the documents. They paid their $2500 fee to the treasurer.
Request to Add Anything to the Annual Fee Letter
Gerald discussed giving information about the Fire Department. Many suggestions were discussed. The added fee on lots without buildings was discussed. Allen made a motion that we approve a vacant lot fee of $75, Herman seconded it. Without a majority vote, it was tabled for the future. We have until next month to finalize what we want to add to the Annual Fee Letter.
Board Member Reports
Dall brought up that he had attended a County Commissioner Meeting and we had been approved for funding on our Gate Project.
Allen gave us a copy of a report he received after seeking counsel from the County Commissioners for the Pine Valley Special Service District on fire assessments, rental units and minimum lot size for horses. These are issues we have had in the last few months and the County has been helpful to our Community.
Fire Chief: Gerald gave us a copy of the Chief’s Report 6 April 2016. He spoke about some of the report, then turned it over to Lorett to explain the 7 EMT incidences. After her presentation, Rick brought up the fact the Enterprise Ambulance has lost an engine. He proposed to help with funding to repair the engine. He is going to contact the Central North West Special Service District to help with the funding. Frank gave a talk and presentation on this Saturday’s training which will be a Wild Fire Simulation with all trucks, excerise all pumps, simulate escape from fire area, fire shelter deployment and EMT interventions.
Treasurer Report: Rick Peetz read and explained the “Balance Sheet” dated March 31, 2016, the “Profit & Loss Sheet” dated March 2016, the “Profit & Loss Detail” dated March 2016 and the “Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual” dated January through March 2016.
Dall motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:10, Herman seconded and all in favor.
The next scheduled PVSSD meeting will be May 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm.