MINUTES OF THE
1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the City of Scotts Valley Council Chambers. Chair Alan Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.3 Roll Call A. Directors Present: Directors Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, Art Smith, and Walsh 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. AGENDA AMENDMENTS 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1 Minutes: Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2006 General Fund: $ 29,535.73 AYES: Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, Art Smith, and Walsh NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. INFORMATION ITEMS 5.1 Update Report on the Propane Facility Locations Chief McMurry reported that the City of Scotts Valley is working on the development of a town center at Sky Park and has commissioned an environmental impact report (EIR) to review various sites for potential relocation of the existing propane facilities. Chief McMurry reported on the background regarding the two propane faculties located on Mt Hermon Road next to Sky Park. In 2002, the property owner adjoining one of the facilities made a proposal to develop the property with residential over commercial uses. The fire code does not address such a situation so the District commissioned a study by a consultant to determine compatibility of the land uses. Based on the report, restrictions on the distances and types of land use may be appropriate for developments that are adjacent to the facilities. This was the recommendation at that time made to the City of Scotts Valley by the Board of Directors. The City commissioned a second study to refine the zone perimeters and consider relocation alternatives. A potential site was offered by the developer to relocate the facilities to the mini storage site at 90 Lockhart Gulch Road. This proposal is of concern to the residents of the Lockhart Gulch area. Chief McMurry stated that the City of Scotts Valley has the final decision on land use and the District’s role is to assure code enforcement and is advisory to the City on safety matters. The Chief stated that the District has no formal role in selecting alternative sites for the propane facilities; however, he is willing to work with any groups as needed. There may be sites out side of the City that would have less potential impact to the population. David Hunter and Patty Davis, representing the residents of the Lockhart Gulch area, addressed the Board regarding their concerns for the safety from fire and exiting the area with only one road. Both Mr. Hunter and Ms. Davis requested that the Board consider supporting alternative sites for the facilities. The Board thanked Chief McMurry for his report and Mr. Hunter and Ms. Davis for voicing their concerns. The Board asked the Chief to keep them informed on the issue as the situation unfolds. 5.2 Presentation by Paramedics on EZIO Techniques Firefighter Paramedic Greg Vandervoort gave a presentation to the Board on the new King 6.1 Approve Contract for Professional Services with Larry Gale to Televise Board Meetings and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign the Agreement on behalf of the District, Discussion/Action On motion of Director Clark seconded by Director Walsh the contract for Professional Services with Larry Gale to Televise Board Meeting and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign the Agreement on behalf of the District was approved by the following vote: AYES: Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, Art Smith, and Walsh NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Board Committee Appointments Chair Alan Smith appointed the following directors to the Board Committees:
7.2 Organization and Personnel Committee Report – Directors Art Smith and Richard Clark 7.5 Chiefs Report – Chief McMurry
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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