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Cahaba Valley Fire & Emergency Medical Rescue District
145 Narrows Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2022, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Board members: Joe Sarver, President
Alan Reyes-Guerra, Vice President
Dr. Andrea Lamberson
Grant Wilkinson
Barry Clemmons
Staff: Chief Buddy Wilks
Deputy Chief John Yancey
Captain Russ Bradley
Citizens: Wilkinson
Firefighters: NONE
Other: NONE
- Mr. Sarver called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
- The minutes from March 9, 2022, Board Meeting were presented. Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Wilkinson seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
- The agenda was presented. Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to approve the agenda and Mr. Sarver seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
- Chief Wilks presented the operations report (see attachment).
-Chief gave a report on structure fires
-Stonegate wildland fire
o Acknowledged the weaknesses of the department when responding to wildland fires
- Apartment fire in Brook Highland Place Apartments
- Great response and fire attack.
- Community Meeting
-Very productive meeting. Discussed recent incidents where manpower was an issue and NFPA national standards that the department is not currently meeting. Explored options to increase fees to accommodation to future needs of the department. The group agreed on three possible scenarios to explore. Chief Wilks will take the information from the meeting insert it into the 10-year budget projections.
- Chief Wilks suggested a Board work session in the coming weeks to discuss the possibility of options to move forward on adjusting fire dues.
- Meeting with County Manager
-Discussed American Rescue Plan money. Chief Wilks asked for direction and a path to gain access to the money provided though the ARP. Looking to building a fire station with the funds.
- Met with Susan Dubose State Senate Candidate for our district.
FINANCIAL REPORT
- The audit is still underway. Capt. Bradley continues to work with Dent Moses to complete the audit.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Policy
-Full Time non-Primary Job Description- Presented for review
-Fill-in employee Job Description- Presented for review
-Equipment
-Engine 181 down with possible engine rebuild
-Apparatus costs are increasing with 2-year lead time on delivery
OLD BUSINESS
- Amendment to by-laws Section 5 “members attending via electronic means cannot vote”
o AL, BC Approved
NEW BUSINESS
- Board members Ward Tishler and James Nolan stepped down from their position.
- Consideration of New Board Members
- Barry Clemmons and Grant Wilkinson are interested in the two open Board Positions.
- Board of Trustees Entered Executive Session: 6:28 p.m. to discuss Barry Clemmons and Grant Wilkinson’s appointment to the Board.
- Board of Trustees Exited Executive Session 6:32 p.m.
-Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to appoint Barry Clemmons to Place 5 on the Board and to appoint Grant Wilkinson to Place 4 on the Board, to complete the remainder of Ward Tishler’s and James Nolan’s terms. Both appointees are pending the completion and approval of qualification package that must be submitted to Shelby County Probate. Dr. Lamberson seconded the motion and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
-Election of Board Officers- Dr. Lamberson made a motion for the officer positions to remain as is: Mr. Joseph Sarver, Board President, Mr. Alan Reyes-Guerra, Vice President, and Dr. Andrea Lamberson, Secretary / Treasurer. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded, and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
-Dr. Lamberson made a motion to update the By Laws to reflect the new meeting location: 145 Narrows Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Mr. Reyes-Guerra seconded, and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
- Chief Wilks discussed the possibility of the District receiving funds from the American Rescue Plan. Currently looking into what it would take to be eligible for receiving funds. He will be talking to the Shelby County manager and to legal council to gain a better understanding.
- Mr. Sarver tasked Chief Wilks in seeking options for new legal council for the District. Chief Wilks will explore using the Shelby County attorney as well as seek other options and report back to the Board.
- Chief Wilks has been notified by the Insurance Service Organization that CVFD is due for regrading and that our ISO representative will be reaching out soon initiate the process. Chief Wilks will keep the Board up to date through the process.
- Mr. Reyes-Guerra made a motion to adjourn, Dr. Lamberson seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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