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Cahaba Valley Fire & Emergency Medical Rescue District
145 Narrows Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
October 25, 2022
Minutes
ATTENDANCE
Board members: Joe Sarver, President
Grant Wilkinson
Barry Clemmons
Staff: Chief Buddy Wilks
Deputy Chief John Yancey
Captain Russ Bradley
Battalion Chief Woodley
Citizens: NONE
Firefighters: Matthew McFarland
Other: NONE
- Mr. Sarver called the meeting to order at 5:51P.M.
Unresolved Business
• District vote- what is to be proposed
• -Discussed various options moving forward
• -23.5% increase, $575 flat rate, wave ambulance co-pay, maximum of $100 capital improvement fee, possibility of switching to a millage rate,
• - Looking to rework current fee schedule
• District Survey
• Reviewed Community Survey trends- current survey is a small sample
New Business
• Staffing Plan and Pay increase
• -Shutting down one rescue unit and reducing staffing model. Increasing firefighter and paramedic pay.
• -Mr. Wilkinson made a motion to Chief’s plan to increase firefighter and paramedic pay. Mr. Clemmons seconded, and the motion passed.
• Contract for the sale of Q181
• -Received a proposal from Command Fire Apparatus to buy the 2020 Pierce Ladder Truck for $700k. Proposed plan is to sale the current ladder truck and buy used ladder. Use the difference to offset debt and frees up approximately $9,000 per month in the general budget.
• -Mr. Clemmons made a motion to sale the ladder truck. Mr. Wilkinson seconded, and the motion passed.
• Approval for Chief Wilks to request two (2) new ambulances to be purchased by Shelby County at a cost of $350,000
-Mr. Clemmons made a motion to make the request to Shelby County. Mr. Wilkinson seconded and the motion passed.
• Mr. Clemmons presented a statement from a resident of Highland Lakes in support of the fire district. Would like board review to determine if individual should post to NextDoor.
Motion to adjourn- Mr. Clemmons made motion to dismiss and Mr. Wilkinson seconded 7:16 P.M.
Submitted by:_______________________________________
Approved by: ________________________________________
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