MINUTES OF THE 1. CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M. 1.1 Labor Negotiations: Government Code §54957.6 The Closed Session portion of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the City of Scotts Valley Council Chambers. Chair Alan Smith called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION – 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the City of Scotts Valley Council Chambers. Chair Alan Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance A. Directors Present: Directors Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, and Walsh 2.3 Report on Closed Session The Board discussed labor negotiations with no action taken. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 4. AGENDA AMENDMENTS
5. CONSENT CALENDAR 5.1 Minutes: Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2007 General Fund: $ 141,583.33
On motion of Director Clark seconded by Director Armstrong the Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote: AYES: Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, and Walsh NOES: None ABSENT: Art Smith 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 LAFCO Budget for FISCAL Year 2007-2008 Chief McMurry reported that the District’s share of the LAFCO Budget for 2007/2008 FY is approximately $8,000 which is consistent with previous years. Public hearing for the budget is set for April 4, 2007. The Board reviewed and accepted the report. 7.1 Approve Agreement between the Santa Cruz Consolidated Emergency Communications Center and the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District for Communications Services, Discussion/Action Chief McMurry gave a brief review of the agreement between the SCCECC and the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District for services. Chief reported that every three years the cost sharing formula is recalculated based on calls for each agency. The District’s share of the fire district portion is 16.57%. Chief reported that an added feature in the contract renewal is the addition of Geographic Information Services as part of the base agreement. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made: AYES: Armstrong, Clark, Alan Smith, and Walsh NOES: None ABSENT: Art Smith
8. Committee Reports 8.1 District Newsletter – Director Richard Clark Director Clark reported that the Newsletter was mailed out and should be received by district residents. Thanks to Fire Marshal Marsano and Battalion Chief Whittle for their input and thanks to Aptos/La Selva Fire District for use their CPR logo for the newsletter. Director Clark stated that an updated mailing list will be obtained from the County and the official Scotts Valley Fire Protection District logo will be used for future newsletters. He asked anyone in the public that wanted a copy of the newsletter to call the fire station and one will be mailed to them. 8.2 Organization and Personnel Committee Report – Directors Richard Clark and Art Smith Director Clark reported that the Organization and Personnel Committee met to discussion negotiations. 8.3 Planning and Finance Committee Report – Directors Jane Armstrong and Richard Clark 8.4 Facilities and Equipment Committee Report – Directors Alan Smith and Jon Walsh 8.5 Chiefs Report – Chief McMurry
9. CORRESPONDENCE The Board received and filed the correspondence. 9. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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