The FIRE Board of the Oatman Fire
District will meet in regular session on
Tuesday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held at the Little White
Church of Oatman. Located at 83 Bell
Lane, Oatman, AZ 86433. The Board may
vote to go into executive session on any
agenda item, pursuant to A.R.S.
38-431.03 (A)(3) for legal advice
with the District’s attorney on matters
as set forth in the agenda item. The
following topics and any variables
thereto, will be subject to Board
consideration, discussion, approval, or
other action.
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
2.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION OF July 10, 2023
4.
REPORTS
AND CORRESPONDENCE
– The governing
body may not propse, discuss, deliberate
or take legal action on this matter
unless that specific matter is properly
identified on the agenda. Therefore,
action taken as a result of a report
will be limited to directing staff to
study the matter of scheduling the
matter for further consideration and
decision at a later date.
A.
FINANCIAL
REPORT
B.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
CALL
VOLUME FOR August/September
VEHICLE STATUS
VOLUNTEER STATUS
CHIEF
TRAINING
COURT
UPDATES
UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN
HOUSE – PUSHED BACK UNTIL SPRING OF 2024
FIRE
SCHOOL COMPLETION
RAZOR
– SIDE BY SIDE UPDATE
WEBSITE
5.
NEW BUSINESS
Water
Tanks Dontation and next steps
Budget
Chief
Celebration – October 20, 6:00 at the
Little White Church
Presentation – Paul Compney – Pros/Cons
of Community FD
6.
Old Business
7.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF COMMENTS
AND COMPLAINTS FROM THE PUBLIC. THOSE
WISHING TO ADDRESS THE OATMAN FIRE BOARD
NEED NOT TO REQUEST PERMISSION IN
ADVANCE. THE OATMAN FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISCUSS OR TAKE
ACTION ON ANY ITEM RAISED IN THE CALL TO
THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, INDIVIDUAL BOARD
MEMBERS MAY BE PERMITTED TO RESPOND TO
CRITICISM DIRECTED TO THEM. OTHERWISE,
THE BOARD MAY DIRECT THAT STAFF TO
REVIEW THE MATTER TO BE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA. THE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
CANNOT DISCUSS OR TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON
ANY ISSUE RAISED DURING THE CALL TO THE
PUBLIC DUE TO RESTRICTIONS OF THE OPEN
MEETING LAW.
8.
NEXT
MEETING – July 18, 2023
9.
ADJOURNMENT
This
notice placed on Monday, September 25,
2023 at 1:00 pm at the Oatman Public
Post Office By Chief Gail Robinson.
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OATMAN FIRE DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE OATMAN
FIRE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
The Governing Board of the Oatman Fire
District met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 26, at 6:00 pm.
The meeting was held at the Little White
Church of Oatman located at 83 Bell
Lane, Oatman, AZ.
MINUTES
1.
Call To Order
·
Ronnie Walker called the meeting to
order at approximately 6:01 pm.
2.
Roll Call of Board Members
·
Ronnie Walker, Ray McCutcheon, Paul
Compney, Chief Gail Robinson
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
·
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.
Approval of Minutes
·
Approval of minutes of September 26,
2023, meeting. Ray McCutcheon made a
motion for approval with Paul Compney
seconded the motion.
5.
Reports and Correspondence
Chief’s Report – Chief Robinson
·
Total Calls – August 3, September 5
·
Vehicle Status – side by side still in
shop
·
Chief Training – graduating from CEOP
program.
·
Members attended the AZ Fire Academy
·
Court updates – State vs. Kathy Jenkins
– trial date set, FEMA Grant in
collections
·
Haunted Oatman was a success with zero
incidents.
·
The website is up and running.
·
Dessert Hills Fire Department approved
to donate water tanks to Oatman.
Financial Report – Ronnie Walker - treasurer
·
Ronnie reported that there was $31800.22
in the warrant account.
·
Currently working with credit union on
land loan
6.
New Business
·
Presentation by Paul Compney on Pros and
Cons of Continuing a Volunteer FD
·
Budget – passed – Paul Compney made
motion, Ray McCutcheon seconded
·
Chief celebration – October 20, success
7.
Call to the Public
·
Cheryl Mangin made a suggestion related
to Paul Compney presentation that the
Board meet to discuss.
8.
Date and Time of Next Meeting
·
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:00 pm at
the Little White Church
9.
Adjournment
·
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm. Ray
McCutcheon made a motion, Paul Compney
seconded. |