(Adopted 3/15/2001)
The Wake County Fire Commission met Thursday, January 18, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wake County Public Safety Center, Room C170, 330 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Cloyce Anders called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. Roll of members:
Members Present: Cloyce Anders, External Facilitator
Herb Council, Wake County Commissioner
Ray Echevarria, Director-Fire/Rescue Division
Mark Melvin, South Region/Alternate
Ned Perry, Citizen/Consumer
Donald Pierce, South Region/Primary
David Price, President of Firefighter's Association
Ron Roof, North Region/Alternate
Charles Sannipoli, Citizen/Consumer
Buddy Scarboro, Wendell Town Representative
Tom Vaughan, East Region/Primary
Bonnie Woodruff, Citizen/Consumer*
Members Absent: Tony Chiotakis, West Region/Alternate
Darrin Holt, West Region/Primary*
Jimmy Nobles, Citizen/Consumer*
A.C. Rich, North Region/Primary
Rodney Privette, East Region/Alternate
Staff Present: David Cooke, County Manager
Demetric Potts, Administrative Services Coordinator II
John Rukavina, Public Safety Director
Chris Perry, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
Dewey Poole, Director of Fire/Rescue Training
Donel Braxton, Deputy Fire Marshal
Sherry Scoggins, Executive Secretary
Mr. Anders introduced and welcomed Mr. Council to the Fire Commission.
OVERVIEW OF MUNICIPAL/COUNTY SERVICE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Presentation by David C. Cooke, County Manager:
Mr. Cooke presented an overview of the Municipal/County Service Review Committee. The following handouts were distributed:
- County and Municipal Services Review (1/16/01)
- Spreadsheet "Fire Services"
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes:
Adoption of the11/16/2000 Minutes:
Upon motion of Charles Sannipoli and seconded by Ned Perry, the Wake County Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the November 16, 2000, meeting.
Update on CAD and Radio Communications:
John Rukavina provided an update on the CAD and radio communications. Additional information will be provided as progress is made on these two projects.
FY 00-01 CIP Funding Strategies:
Ray Echevarria gave a presentation on the FY 00-01 CIP Funding Strategies. The following handout was distributed:
Comparison of Projected Capital Funding and Initial Needs Assessment
Update on FY 01-02 Budget Process:
Ray Echevarria gave an update on the FY 01-02 budget process for the Wake County Fire Departments.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Report from Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Subcommittee:
Chris Perry gave an overview of the Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting. The Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Subcommittee consists of eight members and one staff member. The following handout was distributed:
- Wake County Fire Commission, Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Committee Minutes
Chief Vaughan motioned that the Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Subcommittee continue meeting. Motion seconded by Ned Perry. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
USFA $100M Grant Program:
Ray Echevarria gave on overview of the new USFA $100 Grant Program and distributed the following handout for information purposes:
- Fire Service Organizations Briefed on New Grant Program
Information has yet to be distributed on the timeline for the grant submission.
Discussion of Apparatus Recommendations:
Ray Echevarria distributed two handouts relating to apparatus. Would like to make recommendations for the March meeting. The following handouts were distributed:
- Apparatus Issues
- "Stock Options" – Article from Fire Chief Magazine
Report on Fire Incident Reporting:
Chris Perry gave on overview of the implementation of the software for National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Provided two handouts for review:
- 2000 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) [As of 1/15/2001]
- Wake County Fire Departments 2000 Statistics [Received as of 1/15/2001]
Presentation of Accreditation Criteria:
John Rukavina distributed two handouts for information and future discussion. The following handouts were distributed:
- Questions and Answers About Use of Fire Service Accreditation Benchmarks in Wake County Section 5, Categories and Criteria
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:54 p.m., Mr. Anders motioned to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Attachments (Handouts):
County and Municipal Services Review (1/16/01)
Spreadsheet "Fire Services"
Comparison of Projected Capital Funding and Initial Needs Assessment
Wake County Fire Commission, Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Committee Minutes
Fire Service Organizations Briefed on New Grant Program
Apparatus Issues
"Stock Options" – Article from Fire Chief Magazine
2000 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) [As of 1/15/2001]
Wake County Fire Departments 2000 Statistics [Received as of 1/15/2001]
Questions and Answers About Use of Fire Service Accreditation Benchmarks in Wake County Section 5, Categories and Criteria.