You are not logged in.
Cahaba Valley Fire & Emergency Medical Rescue District
60 Manning Place
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10TH, 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Board members: Joe Sarver, President
Alan Reyes-Guerra, Vice President
Dr. Andrea Lamberson, Secretary/Treasurer
Ward Tishler
Staff: Chief Wilks
Deputy Chief John Yancey
Battalion Chief Stephen Gaither
Captain Russ Bradley
Citizens: None
Firefighters: Battalion Chief Micah Woodley, Captain Stephen Gunnels, Captain David Smetek, Captain Jason Ingram, Lieutenant Dylan Welsh, Lieutenant Patrick Fowler, Lieutenant Nick Burch, Firefighter Zack Charles, Firefighter Michael Foshee, Firefighter Dustin Hall
Other: None
-Mr. Sarver called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
-Suspension of the regular meeting to hold promotional ceremony.
-Regular meeting resumed 6:20 P.M.
-The minutes from the February 10, 2021 Board Meeting were presented. Mr. Tishler made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
-The agenda was presented. Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to accept the agenda and Mr. Tishler seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
-Chief Wilks presented the operations report (see attachment).
- Approved the purchase of replacement windows for Station 185, $26,137.00- budget line 50621.5
-Approved new bay doors for Station 185, $12,884.00- budget line 50621.5
-Waterlines identification for new station property has been completed
-Reviewing specifications for new Engine 185-looking at options, costs, financing
FINANCIAL REPORT
- Chief Wilks presented the financial reports (see attachment).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
-None
OLD BUSINESS
-Changing the rescue remount to a new unit- Chief Gaither provided information comparing the rescue transport unit remount process to the purchase of a new rescue transport unit. Mr. Tishler made a motion to purchase a new rescue transport unit and Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
-Loan for Quint 181 will be renewed in June 2021. This was an update from the last meeting.
-Contract request for fire & ems services- James Leonard, Jr., 5780 Rex Street Leeds, AL 35094. Board reviewed and discussed the contract. Board agreed that this contract would be better served by the Rex Lake Fire District in which Cahaba Valley Fire would respond so long as Rex Lake Fire District has a contract for services from Cahaba Valley Fire District. Chief Wilks will present the contract to the Rex Lake Fire District Board.
NEW BUSINESS
-Mr. Sarver presented information on amending the By-Laws regarding Section 5. He requested a motion to change wording to “Members able to participate in meetings via electronic streaming or by telephonic means may vote”. Dr. Lamberson made a motion to change the wording of the By-Laws Section 5. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. (see attachment).
-Request for removal of late fees for fire dues- Chief Wilks presented letters from District members requesting that their late fees be removed for various reasons. The Board members reviewed the letters. Mr. Tishler made a motion to waive the late fees on the submitted letter and requested that the response letter include a reminder that all fire dues are due annual October 1 and late after December 31. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. (see attachment).
-Board member officer elections- Dr. Lamberson made a motion for the current officers to remain in their positions. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote. President- Joe Sarver, Vice President- Alan Reyes-Guerra, Secretary/Treasurer- Dr. Andrea Lamberson
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss former employee Jim Witherington. Dr. Lamberson second. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Executive Session entered at 7:23 p.m.
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to exit Executive Session. Dr. Lamberson second. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Executive Session exited at 7:30 p.m.
-Mr. Tishler reviewed the By-Laws and requested that the agenda and previous meeting minute be made available to the board members sooner. An email with this information will be sent on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to adjourn, Dr. Lamberson seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
Submitted by: ______________________________________________
Approved by: ______________________________________________
Offline