RFA Governing Board MEETING AGENDA West Benton Regional Fire Authority 1200 Grant Prosser, WA 98350 Regular Board Meeting DATE: TIME: 18:00 hours (6:00 p.m.) LOCATION: WBRFA Headquarters Fire Station CALL TO ORDER Flag Salute Roll Call Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Public Comments January 2, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes Any person desiring to address the Board on an agenda matter may do so when properly recognized by the Board Chairperson and present their comments or questions. (Limited to a 3-Minute Presentation) Presentation Commissioner Interviews OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion Item Capital Improvement Project Funding Apparatus Update NEW BUSINESS 1. Correspondence Governing Board Staff Reports 2. Finance Voucher Approval #190102001 thru 190102023 in the amount of $42,774.69 3. Budget Report Updated Budget Report 4. Resolution 2019 03 Compensation for special non-district emergency assignments 2019 04 Proposition authorizing the fire authority to levy regular property taxes in excess of the limitations of RCW 84.55.010 and setting forth the text of the ballot proposition. 5. Contract Union Contracts 6. Executive Session Possible executive session, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) ( To review the performance of a public employee ). This session will begin at o clock and will be concluded at o clock. 7. Appointment Commissioner Appointment Governing Board Comments Next Board Meeting February 5, 2019 ADJOURN 1 P a g e
WBRFA Roll Call Date: -Governance Board Members- Max Benitz Richard Clizbe Randy Fox David Moon Vacant -Staff- Seth Johnson Jessica Trevino X X 2 P a g e
WEST BENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 2019 WBRFA HEADQUARTERS STATION 310 CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE Chairman Clizbe called the January 2, 2019 West Benton Regional Fire Authority regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Richard Clizbe, Max Benitz, Randy Fox, and David Moon Others in attendance: Fire Chief Seth Johnson. Lieutenant Petersen, Firefighter Petroff, Firefighter Roy Haringa, Firefighter Robert Haringa, and Recording Secretary Jessica Trevino. AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Benitz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Benitz moved to approve the December 18, 2018 regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEM Capital Improvement Project Fund - The Commissioners committed to Saturday, January 2, 2019 for a special workshop to talk further about 2019s capital improvement projects. New Aerial Training - January 18, 19, 20 th has been set for the aerial training. E-One will be at the station for the 3-day training. Disc Replacement WBFR s brand new disc was received today. The disc was replaced by insurance as it was damaged on a fire. Due to the discs age, the necessary parts needed to fix it were unavailable. Grass Rig New parts have been arriving at the station but not everything has arrived so assembly will have to wait until the necessary parts arrive. Command Vehicle The new command vehicle is currently getting lights and sirens installed on it. POLICY Commissioner Fox moved to approve Policy 1910 Fire Commissioner Compensation. Commissioner Moon seconded the motion. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS STAFF REPORTS Chief Johnson reported on gearing up for 2019 there is a lot to do at the beginning of the year. Also, he s been busy creating calendars and due dates for projects to help with scheduling and expectations. Administrator Trevino reported on attending the BIAS rally February 19-23 rd, closing the 2018 books, and her plans for the Records Retention Grant received. COMMISSIONER APPLICATIONS Two applications were received for the open Commissioner position. Administrator Trevino was instructed to set interviews for the January 15 th meeting for 6:15pm and 6:30pm. 3 P a g e
VOUCHER APPROVAL Vouchers were audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, and have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the West Benton Regional Fire Authority Commissioner Fox moved to approve payroll voucher #190101001 through #190101026 in the amount of $53,184.26 Commissioner Benitz seconded the motion. The motion carried. RESOLUTIONS Commissioner Benitz moved to approve the 2019-1 Resolution appointing board positions for 2019 calendar year. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Moon was appointed as the Chair. Commissioner Clizbe was appointed as the Vice-Chair. Commissioner Benitz moved to approve the 2019-2 Resolution establishing regular governing board meeting dates/times for 2019. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried. BUDGET REPORT Administrator Trevino provided the board with an update of the budget using the BIAS system. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairman Clizbe adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm RICHARD CLIZBE, CHAIRMAN JESSICA TREVINO, ADMINISTRATOR 4 P a g e
WEST BENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY TUESDAY JANUARY 5, 2019 WBRFA HEADQUARTERS STATION 310 CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE Chairman Moon called the January 5, 2019 West Benton Regional Fire Authority special meeting to order at 8:00am and led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Richard Clizbe, Max Benitz, and David Moon Others in attendance: Fire Chief Seth Johnson and Recording Secretary Jessica Trevino. Excused Absence: Randy Fox AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Benitz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Clizbe seconded the motion. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS The Commissioners held a comprehensive planning workshop to consider goals and objectives for the 2019 calendar year. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairman Clizbe adjourned the meeting at 9:26am. DAVID MOON, CHAIRMAN JESSICA TREVINO, ADMINISTRATOR 5 P a g e
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