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Cahaba Valley Fire & Emergency Medical Rescue District
60 Manning Place
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14TH, 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Board members: Joe Sarver, President
Alan Reyes-Guerra, Vice President
Dr. Andrea Lamberson, Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Nolan
Ward Tishler
Staff: Chief Wilks
Deputy Chief John Yancey
Captain David Smetek
Citizens: None
Firefighters: None
Other: Cindy Bryan- DentMoses
-Mr. Sarver called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss former employee Jim Witherington. Dr. Lamberson seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Executive Session entered at 6:01 p.m.
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to exit Executive Session. Dr. Lamberson seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Executive Session exited at 6:29 p.m.
-Regular meeting resumed 6:30 P.M.
-The minutes from the March 10, 2021 Board Meeting were presented. Dr. Lamberson made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
-The agenda was presented. Dr. Lamberson made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
-Chief Wilks presented the operations report (see attachment).
- Chief Wilks gave an update on meeting with county representatives and other chiefs on EMS transport issues in the county.
-Proposing a stipend to EMS transport agencies to provide transportation outside jurisdiction.
- March 25th Storm response- 31 responses during the storm, 37 total for the day.
-Increased staffing Q181(4), E185(3), and R183(2)
-2 mutual aid responses in Columbiana
-Quint made structure fire response with North Shelby
-Homes damaged- 240
-Affected- 118
-Minor- 69
-Major-42
-Destroyed- 11
FINANCIAL REPORT
- Chief Wilks presented the financial reports (see attachment).
-Cindy Bryan of DentMoses, CVFD’s auditing firm gave an in person updated status of current audit including plans to complete it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
-None
OLD BUSINESS
-Purchase Order was generated for the purchase of the new rescue unit. It was generated on March 26, 2021 to avoid a 3% increase in cost. This will be assigned to account 16004- Fire Rescue Vehicles
-Proposed Purchasing Policy tabled until next meeting.
-Dr. Lamberson made a motion to accept the settlement as discussed in executive session. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
-Dr. Lamberson made a motion to submit new evidence as discussed in executive session. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
-Dr. Lamberson made a motion to approve the purchase of a new SCBA compressor for Station 181- purchased out of account 65010- Firefighting Equipment for $43,900 plus $500 extended warranty. Total= $44,400. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
-Resolution for the new fire station was tabled until next meeting
-Adoption of the new pay scale was tabled until the next meeting
-Flexible spending accounts were tabled until the next meeting
-Presentation of new budget layout tabled until the next meeting
- Dr. Lamberson made a motion to approve the budget line-item adjustments. Mr. Tishler seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
--Dr. Lamberson made a motion to accept and sign the updated Rex Lake Fire District contract. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote and contract signed.
- Mr. Tishler made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded., and the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 P.M.
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