ADOPTED 5/17/2001
The Wake County Fire Commission met Thursday, March 15, 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. Roll of members:
Members Present: Cloyce Anders, External Facilitator
Tony Chiotakis, West Region/Alternate (late)
Ray Echevarria, Director-Fire/Rescue Division
Mark Melvin, South Region/Alternate
Jimmy Nobles, Citizen/Consumer
Donald Pierce, South Region/Primary
David Price, President of Firefighter's Association
Ron Roof, North Region/Primary
Charles Sannipoli, Citizen/Consumer
Buddy Scarboro, Wendell Town Representative
Tom Vaughan, East Region/Primary
Members Absent: Herb Council, Wake County Commissioner
Darrin Holt, West Region/Primary
Ned Perry, Citizen/Consumer*
A.C. Rich, North Region/Alternate*
Rodney Privette, East Region/Alternate
Bonnie Woodruff, Citizen/Consumer*
Staff Present: David Cooke, County Manager
John Rukavina, Public Safety Director
Chris Perry, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
Donel Braxton, Deputy Fire Marshal
Sherry Scoggins, Executive Secretary
REPORT ON FUND BALANCE AND DEBT SERVICE REVIEW
Presentation by David C. Cooke, County Manager:
Mr. Cooke stated information for the report on the fund balance and debt service review is being compiled. Once the report is completed, will share with the Fire Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes:
Adoption of the01/18/2001 Minutes:
Upon motion of Charles Sannipoli and seconded by Chief Tom Vaughan, the Wake County Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the January 18, 2001, meeting.
CFAI Fire Service Accreditation Criteria:
John Rukavina provided an overview on accreditation. Discussed the " Resolution" that was mailed to the Wake County Fire Commission. No motion on the "Resolution" at this meeting.
Discussion of Fire Apparatus Issues:
Ray Echevarria gave an update on the fire apparatus. Presently working on a proposal for a replacement schedule.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Report from Bulk Purchasing Ad Hoc Subcommittee:
No report given at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Budget Policy Discussion:
Ray Echevarria did a Power Point presentation to coincide with the Fire Budget Policy Discussion. (Copies of the Power Point presentation included.)
FY 2001-2002 Budget Overview:
Ray Echevarria did a Power Point presentation of the FY 01-02 Budget Overview. Plans to do reviews with each of the departments in the next few weeks. (Copies of the Power Point presentation are included.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Anders motioned to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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