Board Minutes 2010

September 4, 2010

Call to Order:  Fred Baruth called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. at the Placida Beach Condo Clubhouse.

Directors Present:  Fred Baruth, Chuck Soderquist, Bob Barrere, Glen Schroeder and Pede Fraser.

Members Present:   Midge O’Hara, Sari Schroeder, Chad & Christy Bradt, Susan Harrison, Dave & Cathy Ferri, Lew Wallace, Tom & Sandy Moher. 

Minutes:  Typo corrections to the August minutes were handed to Glen Schroeder.  Chuck Soderquist moved  that  the August minutes  be approved as corrected.  Bob Barrere seconded  the motion which was passed unanimously.

Appreciation:  Fred Baruth expressed appreciation  to Barry Hurt for signage, Charlotte County for the EMS vehicle, Dr. Dan O’Leary for medical director services and David and Holly Haynes  for the cardiac monitor which has been located.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pede Fraser presented the treasurer’s report which can be located on the financial page of LGIFR’s web site.

Fire Chief Report:  Chad Bradt gave the chief’s report for the month of August which can be found on the fire chief’s page of LGIFR’s web site. 

Old Business:  None

Committee reports

·         County Contract:  Chuck Soderquist reported on the progress of the negotiations with Charlotte County.  Chuck moved that the committee cease using Robert Pritt and employ Robert Berntsson as LGIFR’s legal counsel.  Fred Baruth seconded the motion which was passed unanimously.

·         Communications:  Glen Schroeder requested updated e-mails for all membe.  Pede Fraser requested and received approval to renew  three domain names. 

·         Property Acquisition and Housing:  Midge O’Hara read a letter from her broker, Robin Madden, which indicated that Islander Properties will donate any commissions earned as a result of a purchase of property by LGIFR.

MINUTES:  GLEN MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 2010 MEETING BE APPROVED. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

MEMBER RECOGNITION: CHUCK SODERQUIST EXPRESSED APPRECIATION TO 1) MEMBERS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ALS EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION; 2) THOSE THAT ATTENDED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT LEMON BAY HIGHSCHOOL IN SUPPORT OF THE MSBU RATES; 3) THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT IN RESPONDING TO CALLS AND PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING SESSIONS;  4) PLACIDA BEACH CONDOS FOR USE OF THE CLUB HOUSE; AND 5) CHIEF BRADT FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS.

TREASURER’S REPORT: THE AUGUST 7, 2010 TREASURER’S REPORT WAS PRESENTED BY PEDE FRASER AND IS INCLUDED BELOW.  CHUCK SODERQUIST WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE DATES WORKED ON THE ENTRIES FOR THE PART TIME PAYROLL CHECKS.

CHIEF’S REPORT:  CHIEF CHAD BRADT DELIVERED HIS UPDATE.  PLEASE SEE THE REPORT ON THE CHIEF’S PAGE.

OLD BUSINESS: 

·         Chuck reported that the donated heart monitor has not been located.  Pede Fraser will follow up with mike anderson.

·         glen schroeder will head the chipper/shredder committee.   pede fraser will work with Glen on this committee.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

·         CONTRACT WITH CHARLOTTE COUNTY – CHUCK SODERQUIST REPORTED THAT THE CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY IS STILL IN PROCESS.

·         COMMUNICATIONS – GLEN SCHROEDER REPORTED THAT THE WEB SITE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PICTURES.  GLEN HAS MAGNETIC EMERGENCY CARDS FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE THEM.

·         PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND HOUSING – MIDGE O’HARA REPORTED THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL VIABLE PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A FIRE HOUSE.

·         FUND RASING – BOB BARRERE REPORTED THE T- SHIRT SALES NETTED APPROXIMATELY $2,000.00 AND AN ADDITIONAL ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED AS AN ONGOING FUNDRAISER.  PEDE FRASER REPORTED THE SOLICITATION FOR DONATIONS FOR THE ALS EQUIPMENT HAS EITHER NETTED THE REQUIRED FUNDS OR IS VERY    ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT – CHIF BRADT REPORTED THAT THE BOCLOSE.

·      ARD IS WAITING FOR THE COUNTY TO APPROVE THE

NEW BUSINESS - NON MEMBERSHIP INPUT – LEW WALLACE, PRESIDENT OF THE PLACIDA BEACH HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, REPORTED THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT THE PLACIDA CONDOS IS BEING UPDATED AND BROUGHT INTO COUNTY COMPLIANCE.  BUILDINGS WILL BE IDENTIFIED WITH SIGNAGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. 

NEXT MEETING – THE NEXT FIRE BOARD MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M.  LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

ADJOURNMENT – GLEN SCHROEDER MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJorned. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

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 LGIFR BOARD MEETING MINU
JULY 3, 2010

 CALL TO ORDER:  FRED BARUTH CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 10:01 A.M. AT THE PLACIDA BEACH CONDO CLUB HOUSE.

DIRECTORS PRESENT:  FRED BARUTH, BOB BARRERE, CHUCK SODERQUIST, GLEN SCHROEDER, PEDE FRASER.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  TOM & BARBARA TRAVERS, CHUCK & MIDGE O’HARA, ROBI BARUTH, CHAD & KRISTY BRADT, SARI SCHROEDER, TOM McCoy, DAVID SPEYERER, CYNTHIA HOGUE, CHARLES HOGUE, MICHAEL RYON, JAKE WATKINS, JAY GRAY, STEVE THORNTON, HARRY VAUGHN, BETSEY SCHEMMER, KEN BONDS, BARRY HURT AND DAVID HAYNES

MINUTES:  THE JUNE MINUTES WILL BE CHANGED TO INDICATE THAT THE COUNTY EMS VEHICLE IS BEING PROVIDED, NOT DONATED, BY CHARLOTEE COUNTY.  CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE JUNE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS AMENDED.  BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

THANK YOUS:  FRED BARUTH THANKED THE FOLLOWING:  BARRY HURT FOR PROVIDING SIGNAGE FORJULY3^RD FESTIVITIES;  PLACIDA BEACH CONDOS FOR USE OF THE CLUB HOUSE;  ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EFFORT;  TOM McCOY AND MIDGE O’HARA FOR HELP WITH THE COUNTY CONTRACT; AND,  BOB BARRERE FOR THE JULY 3^RD FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.

TREASURERS REPORT:  PEDE FRASER GAVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT WHICH FOLLOWS.  TWO BILLS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL:  PLACIDA SOUND HAULING FOR $900.00 AND ROETZEL & ANDRESS FOR $907.50.  CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE TWO BILLS PRESENTED BY APPROVED FOR PAYMENT. GLENNSCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

CHIEF’S REPORT:  PLEASE SEE THE “CHIEF’S PAGE” FOR DETAILS OF THE CHIEF’S REPORT.  THERE WAS A DISCUSSION REGARDING BURNING ON THE ISLAND.  FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT THERE IS AN ISLAND WIDE BURN BAN ISSUED BY CHIEF DIDIO.  FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY MARINE BOAT DOES EXERCISES ON THE WATER ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS.  THE BOARD WILL LOOK INTO A CHIPPER TO ALLEVIATE THE NEED TO BURN.

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

      CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY – CHUCK SODERQUIST REPORTED THAT THE LATEST REVISION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY ON TUESDAY.  THE FINAL HEARING ON THE FIRE BOARD MSBU WILL BE JULY 22, 2010 AT 5:00 P.M. AT LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL. 
     
COMMUNICATIONS – GLEN SCHROEDER REPORTED THAT THE E-MAIL ADDRESSES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND UPDATED FROM THE CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED WITH THE BALLOTS.  THE WEB SITE HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED.
       
PROPERTY ACQUISITION – MIDGE O’HARA WILL CHAIR THIS COMMITTEE GOING FORWARD.  PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS WILL BE EXPLORED 

FUNDRAISING – FRED BARUTH  REPORTED THAT FIVE $10,000.00 LOANS HAVE BEEN SECURED TO FUND OPERATIONS UNTIL THE MSBU FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE.  ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION CAN BE OBTAINED WITH THE ADDITION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WITH A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $8,400.00.  THESE FUNDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2010 BUDGET.  FRED BARRUTH REPORTED THAT HE HAS OBTAINED APPROXIMATELY $3,000.00 IN DONATIONS FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION. BARBARA TRAVERS PLEDGED $1,000.00 AND CHALLENGED EVERYONE TO EITHER MATCH HER PLEDGE OR AT LEAST DONATE TOWARD THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION. 

NEW BUSINESS:  FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT CHIEF CHAD HAS NEED OF SOME FIRE EQUIPMENT AND 4 RADIOS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE BUDGET.  CHUCK MOVED THAT THE NECESSARYEQUIPMENT BE OBTAINED WITH A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,700.00. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

NEXT MEETING:  THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AUGUST 7, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M.  THE LOCATION IS TO BE DETERMINED.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

PEDE FRASER,

BOARD MEETING MINUTES
LGIFR
JUNE 5,2010 

CALL TO ORDER:  FRED BARUTH CALLED THE JUNE 5, 2010 MEETING OF THE LGIFR, INC. BOARD TO ORDER AT 10:03 A.M. AT THE HOME OF PEDE FRASER, 9020 SWINSON STREET, LGI.

DIRECTORS PRESENT:  FRED BARUTH, PEDE FRASER, GLEN SHROEDER, CHUCK SODERQUIST, BOB BARRERE

MEMBERS PRESENT:  TOM & JUDY MCCOY, PHYLLIS NESMITH, LOWELL MCELROY, CHAD & KRISTIE BRADT, RON WATSON, BARRY & KAY HURT, MALCOLM KING, KEN BONDS.

MINUTES OF THE MAY 1, 2010 MEETING: CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 1, 2010 MEETING BEING APPROVED AS POSTED. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

THANK YOUS:  FRED BARUTH ISSUED PUBLIC THANKS TO THE MANY ISLANDERS WHO HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AND/OR ASSETS TO THE FIRE BOARD.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  PEDE GAVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT WHICH FOLLOWS

CHIEF’S REPORT:  CHIEF BRADT GAVE A REPORT WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON “CHIEF’S PAGE”

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CONTRACT WITH COUNTY: GLEN SCHROEDER AND CHUCK SODERQUISE MET WITH THE ATTORNEY AND THE COUNTY RECENTLY. GLEN REPORTED THAT IT WAS A GOOD MEETING AND EXPECT A FINAL CONTRACT SHORTLY.

COMMUNICATIONS:  GLEN SCHROEDER REPORTED THAT THE WEB SITE WILL BE CLEANED UP SHORTLY.  A NEW BILLBOARD HAS BEEN PUT UP AT THE NORTH END.

PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND HOUSING:  THE FIRE CHIEF IS BEING HOUSED AT 9540 JOLLY ROGER LANE.

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT:  ALL CURRENT EQUIPMENT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CHAD DESCRIBED THE VEHICLE CHARLOTTE COUNTY WILL BE PROVIDING TO THE ISLAND.

FUND RAISING:  BOB BARRERE HAS PLACED A T-SHIRT ORDER.  THE T-SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE JULY 4^TH GOLF CART PARADE.  THE PARADE WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JULY 4^TH LATE AFTERNOON.  BOB WOULD LIKE TO SELL THE SHIRTS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.  WE WILL HAVE THE CONCESSION OPEN FROM 11 TO 1 ON SATURDAY.  THE CONCESSION WILL BE OPEN FROM 3 TO 6 ON SUNDAY.  JUDY MCCOY WILL INCLUDE THE HOURS IN THE COCONUT TELEGRAPH. CORRUGATED SIGNS WILL BE DONATED BY BARRY HURT.  CHAD BRADT WILL COORDINATE THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEERS.  PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT TO THE MEETING, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THA THE GOLF CART PARADE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JULY 3^RD.

NEW BUSINESS:  FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT THE PART TIME HELP WILL BE PAID MINIMUM WAGE AS OPPOSED TO THE STIPEND IN THE BUDGET. 

NEXT MEETING:  THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE JULY 3, 2010 AT 9:30 A.M.  LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

ADJOURNMENT:  BOB BARRERE MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.  GLEN SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNAMIOUSLY.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

PEDE FRASER

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Call to Order:  President Fred Baruth called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. at the home of Pede Fraser, 9020 LGI.

Board Members Present:  Fred Baruth, Pede Fraser, Chuck Soderquist, Bob Barrere and Glen Schroeder.

Members Present:  Rod & Brenda Lovell, Richard & Susan Leydon, Linda Soderquist, Ron Watson, Midge O’Hara, Tom & Sandy Moher, Art & Karen Flatau, Lowell & Rita McElroy, Kevin Whispell, Dave & Kathy Ferri, Sari Schroeder, Steve & Cindi Farmer, Max & Marian Bell.

Approval of Minutes:  Bob Barrere moved that the minutes of the April 3, 2010meeting be approved as posted.  Glen Schroeder seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer’s report was given by Pede Fraser.  There are 2 bills pending:  Edison Insurance for $544.50 and Ron Watson for $144.13.

Old Business:

·         SAFER grant:  Fred Baruth gave an update on the Safer grant.

·         Books and records:  Pede Fraser will look for a current 501(c)3 certification for the necessary payroll processing. 

·         Fire Chief Committee:  Fred Baruth introduced Chad Bradt as the proposed new Fire Chief.  Chad told the group about his background.  Chuck Soderquist moved that Chad Bradt be hired as the new Fire Chief at the agreed upon salary.  Bob Barrere seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. 

·         Contract with the County:  Chuck Soderquist reported that the attorney will be presenting a proposed contract to the county next week.  Meetings with the county will probably start the following week. 

·         Accounting issues:  Fred Baruth presented a budget for the balance of 2010 which will be posted on the web site.  Chuck Soderquist moved that the budget be adopted as presented.  Bob Barrere seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.  Fred Baruth has contacted several individuals regarding loans.  The maximum interest rate would be 2% but he expects most of the loans to be at zero interest rates.  Any loans payable will be for a period of one year.  Chuck Soderquist moved that the Board, represented by Fred Baruth, be authorized to borrow up to $50,000.00 for a period of one year not to exceed 2% interest.  Bob seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. 

·         Communicatio ns:  Glen Schroeder reported that the website is being updated and that the e-mail addresses obtained from the ballot certifications have been updated in the e-mail account.   Chuck Soderquist reported that a summary of the incidents will be posted to the website in the future. 

·         First responders:  Chuck Soderquist reported that the First Responders have met several times.  Vests have been donated for the First Responders to wear. There have been 11 incidents year to date.  First aid kits have been donated for use by the First Responders.  Fred Baruth reported that 911 cards are available for all islanders. 

·         Vehicles and equipment:  Pede Fraser requested a current fixed asset listing.  The new chief will likely provide the information in the near future. Chuck Soderquist reported that the County provided Polaris will be on island in 4 to 6 weeks. 

·         Fund Raising:  Bob Barrere reported that T-shirts will be ordered.  Lowell McElroy reported the golf cart parade will probably be on Saturday, July 3^rd. The T-shirts will be sold at the end of the parade route.

·         Property Acquisition/Housing:  Glen Schroeder moved that the Board proceed with securing housing for the new chief. Chuck Soderquist seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.  Chuck Soderquist moved that if the bylaws do not give the chairman the authority to enter into a lease for housing, the chairman be given that authority.  Glen Schroeder seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.  Fred Baruth reported that Eldred’sMarina has agreed to donate a slip for use by the new fire chief. 

New business:    None

Next meeting:  The next meeting will be at 10:00 A.M. on June 5, 2010.  Location is to be determined.

Adjournment:   Chuck Soderquist moved the meeting be adjourned at 11:05 A.M. Glen Schroeder seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Pede Fraser

Secretary/Treasurer

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LGIFR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 A.M. at the home of Pede Fraser. 

Members Present:  Fred Baruth, Bob Barrere, Chuck Soderquist, Pede Fraser, Glen Schroeder.

Guests Present:  Midge O’Hara, Sari Schroeder, Julio Llleras, Ron Watson and Susan Leydon.

Issues regarding a recent medical incident were discussed.

Approval of Minutes – Minutes of the March 27, 2010 meeting of the old board were read. Bob Barrere moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Glen Schroeder seconded the motion, passed unanimously.

Minutes of 03/27/2010 meeting of the new board were read.  Chuck Soderquist moved that the minutes be approved as read.  Bob Barrere seconded the motion, passed unanimously.

Minutes of the 03/28/2010 meeting were read.  Bob Barrere moved that the minutes be approved as corrected.  Glen seconded the motion, passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Pede Fraser gave the Treasurer’s report:

Balance at 03/27/2010 meeting:           &n bsp;             19,378.97

Disbursements:

#1334 to FDACS to renew Charitable Status. 75.00

EFT to Staples- carrying case for computer        & nbsp;     35.30   

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 MINUTES RECENTLY APPROVED

LGIFR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2010. 

The meeting was called to order at 4:29 at Pede Fraser’s home.  Chuck Soderquist, Fred Baruth, Glen Schroeder, Pede Fraser and Bob Barrere (telephonically)were present also present were Judy McCoy, Tom McCoy and Midge O’Hara.

 Election of officers:

Chairman:  Pede nominated Fred Baruth for Chairman, seconded by Glen, passed unanimously.

Vice Chairman:  Glen nominated Chuck Soderquist for Vice Chairman, Fred seconded, passed unanimously.

Bob moved to combine the positions of secretary and treasurer, Chuck seconded, passed unanimously.

Treasurer/Secretary: Pede will accept these responsibilities.

SAFER grant – Midge O’Hara gave an update on the particulars of the SAFER grant.  Chuck has a call into Tom Wolfe, our local rep for the SAFER grant.  Tom McCoy suggested that we make a formal request to delay the implementation of the grant.  A deferral will be requested through a formal written request which will be coordinated by Fred.

Books and records:  Midge turned over the books and records of the old board.  There was a discussion concerning the licensing of the trucks. Gary Wolfe at Edison Insurance is our contact for insurance who should be consulted to determine whether the trucks should be licensed.  Bob will take care of the insurance coordination/licensing issues.

Fire Chief Committee:   Fred, Glen and Chuck will participate on this committee,they will come up with a plan and cost projections for the hiring of the Chief.

Contract with the County – Tom McCoy gave an update on the contract with the County.  Tom had the following suggestions: 

· Appoint the contract coordination to one of the board members

· Determine whether to keep the current attorney, Bob Pritt

· Review and amend the draft contract outline and then communicate with the attorney selected with the revised outline and instruct the attorney to start working with the County. 

Possible issues with the County Contract: 

·  County normally retains 5% as a reserve and they may have an issue with remitting all of the funds

·  County usually appoints an advisory committee to advise on how funds should be spent but the LGIFR Board should be considered as the Advisory Committee

· Date of beginning of contract

· Schedule of transfer of payments from the County

· Level of supervision by the Medical Director of Charlotte County

Chuck and Glen will work together on the coordination of the contract with the county.

Accounting issues:  Pede moved and Chuck seconded that the Treasurer or the Chairman will be authorized to sign checks, passed. Pede will house the computer and the files.  She will work with Midge to have the nonprofit report submitted and will bring the books up to date.

Communications:  Glen will coordinate the updates to the web site, e-mail updates and mailing address updates.

First responders:  Chuck will coordinate all first responder issues.

 Vehicles and equipment:  Chuck will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment.

Fund Raising:  Fred will talk to Midge to determine if she is interested in helping with any fund raising that the Board may want to do.

Property Acquisition/Housing:    Fred will work on some possibilities and report at the next meeting

Next meeting:  Saturday, April 3, 2010, Pede Fraser’s house at 9020 Swinson Street, LGI, 10:00 A.M. NOTE: TIME WAS CHANGED TO 8:00 A.M. AFTER THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

Chuck moved to adjourn the meeting, Glen seconded, passed unanimously.

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 Little Gasparilla Island Fire and Rescue, Inc

Minutes of March 27, 2010 Meeting

A meeting of the Little Gasparilla Island Fire and Rescue, Inc. was held at 1:25 P.M. at the Placida Beach Condos. Members present were  Chuck Soderquist, Fred Baruth and Pede Fraser.

Fred moved that the next meeting be held at Pede Fraser’ home on 03/28/2010 at 3:30 P.M.  Seconded by Chuck and passed unanimously.

Chuck moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Seconded by Fred and passed unanimously..

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MINUTES—LGIFR MEETING MARCH 27, 2010

TRANSITION TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The meeting convened at 10:12 AM.Board members present:

Chairperson Midge O’Hara, Ron Watson, Susan Leydon, Chuck Soderquist, Phyllis NeSmith. Absent: Michael Anderson. 

Approximately 40 guests attended. .Chairperson O’Hara introduced the Committee to open ballots, certify address and ballot and perform the count:

George Paskert, Carolyn Dupree, Rita McElroy, Diana Obermeyer and Carey Beychok.

Motion by Ron Watson, seconded by Susan Leydon, to approve the minutes of February 20, 2010 meeting with a minor word change. Unanimous approval.

Treasurer’s report: Bank balance of $19,378.97. This includes deposit of $25 for dock map purchase and $50 in shirt sales.

BILLS: Midge O’Hara- Re-mailing returned letters that were addressed from county mailing list…………………….. $1.83

Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for Clip Boards located in vehicles for incidentReports………….$16.57

BILLS PAID:

2-23-2010--$1207.10 CK# 1328 –Say- Ads.Biz. Inc. Inv#L-7321-Printing & mailing 772 ballots & certification letters.

2-26-2010--$54.99 EFT AVG Anti-Virus Software for LGIFR Gateway computer.

3-1-2010--$3,950.00 CK#1329- Auto Safe & Sound, Inc. Inv#61936- Hose truck repair, undercoat rust inhibitor & painting of donated truck from Charlotte County.

2-5-2010--$850.00 CK# 1330-Auto Safe & Sound, Inc. Inv#60717- Engine/mechanical maintenance work to 2001 F-350 (replacement fo present Brush 1 truck)

3-8-2010--$549.38 CK# 1331- Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for purchase receipts for Battery Charger, Tarp, Bungee cords & Lumber, paint & supplies to build hose bed in Hose Truck.

3017-2010--$345.00 CK# 1332- Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for purchase receipts for tire for Hose Truck and deposit paid to National Auto Transport for 20001 F-350 truck.

3-19-2010--$500.00- CPA Valerie Wagner & Associates, LLC- 2009 review of books as required by new by-laws & preparation of the 2009 IRS report. (They extended to us a $1,500.00 “in kind contribution” for the work they pe

Motion by Phyllis NeSmith, seconded by Chuck Soderquist, to approve the treasurer’s report. Unanimous approval.

OLD BUSINESS:

  All results of CPA’s Audit of 2009 books and IRS report are on LGIFR web site.  The CPA entered items that could be depreciated .

Chuck Soderquist reported that the new Brush Truck is on island and that 1300‘  of donated hose is on our donated  hose truck.  With use of the County Fire boat and its pump, we now have the capability of fighting a fire inland and on the Gulf side.

AED’s have been placed around the island.  The unit that was assigned to Barbara Pendergrass will be located at the home of Pede Fraser.

Chairperson O’Hara explained the purpose and rational for having emergency lighting at our equipment site and stated that we have had 6 medical/fire calls since the first of the year.

The SAFER grant that was awarded to LGIFR last August (2009) states that the recruitment period for finding personnel was until Nov. 2009.  Since the direction that the island would take was unsure untilMarch 9, 2010 no action could be taken by the board. Now that the MSBU has been created, Chairperson O’Hara has been in contact with SAFER personnel and the newly elected board will have until May 6, 2010to hire a fire chief without penalty.  If the hiring is after that date, there will be withholding of some funds.Ads have been placed in Florida Fire Chief’s magazine.  So far, 23 applications have been received.

LGIFR attorney Robert Pritt has been working with a draft contract that was prepared by LGIFR to implement the MSBU funding agreement with Charlotte County. He is working with County attorney Gallagher.

Chairperson O’Hara asked for questions from the audience:

Q. Current status for emergency?  Chuck Soderquist  introduced the volunteer first responders who are in contact via radios with 911.

Q. SAFER grant? There was a discussion of fire chief requirements.

Q. Insurance? Ron Watson discussed possible insurance help in the future.

The Ballot committee was working on the counting of the ballots so a break was announced until their task was completed.

Board reconvened upon the completion of the ballot counting.  George Paskert announced the results:

District 1          Glen Schroeder

District 2          Chuck Soderquist

District3          &n bsp;Pede Fraser

District 4          Bob Barrere

District 5          Fred Baruth

Motion made by Susan Leydon, seconded by Chuck Soderquist to validate the election of the new board.

Chairperson O’Hara announced that the present board agrees to resign simultaneously as required by the by-laws. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis NeSmith, Secretary

MINUTES OF THE LGIFR BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

The meeting was brought to order at 10:08 AM by Secretary Phyllis NeSmith as Chairperson Midge O’Hara was absent due to family health problems.

The meeting was held at the home of Board member Chuck Soderquist.  Board members present: Phyllis NeSmith, Susan Leydon, Chuck Soderquist, and Ron Watson by telephone. Absent: Michael Anderson & Midge O’Hara.  Guests: Rod Henderson and Pede Fraser.

MINUTES:  The minutes of the January 9, 2010 meeting were reviewed.  Motion made by Chuck Soderquist and seconded by Susan Leydon to approve the minutes.

Unanimous approval.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  The bank balance is $26,760.44.  A $1000.00 check was received from LGPOA.  The money to be used for postage and printing expenses.

BILLS: Midge O’Hara – Postage for re-mailing returned letters ( addresses were provided by the county mailing list)……………………………..$1.83

BILLS PAID:  
1-13-2010 -  USPS stamps…………………$44.00

1-14-2010 -  Staples for Inks & paper……..$137.45

1-14-2010 -  Staples for printing, laminating & binding 5 maps….  $85.71

1-19-2010 -  American Truck Sales for 2001 F-350 truck to replace Brush 1…………………….$4,250.00
1-20-2010 -  National Transport for transporting 2001 F- 350 from AZ
..........................$900.00

1-22-2010 -  Say-Ads, Inc. for printing & postage for 
letter sent to all parcel ID #’s with notification of 3-27
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elections & solicitation of candidates for new

 board.  Ck. # 1323................  $589.23 

1-29-2010 -  Auto Safe & Sound, Inc. for mechanical
work on donated truck from Charlotte County that will be used as a Hose Truck for the 1200 ft. of 5 inch hose that is also being donated to LGIFR by

the County.  Ck # 1324……………$1,435.67   

2-4-2010 -    Charlotte County BCC  for electrical Permit for emergency lights at fire truck location lot.  Ck # 1325…….$90.00

2-3-2010 -    Edison Insurance Agency, Inc.  – Installment. Ck # 1326…………...  $1,247.00 

2-9-2010 -    Wachovia Bank – wiring fee from Jan. 19th transaction………………………………..$43.00

OLD BUSINESS:  The transaction for the 2001 F-350 truck has been completed.  The truck is presently in Tampa where Julio Lleras has agreed to do update work on it.

After discussion, motion was made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Ron Watson, to seek to defer the costs of the updating.  If this is possible, the updating will proceed and payment will be made at later date.  Unanimous approval.

The truck also needs new tires.  Motion made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Susan Leydon, to delay the purchase of tires/ rims.   Unanimous approval.

The four AED’s purchased by LGIFR are still without storage boxes.  Ron Watson has agreed to check on a possible source who could donate the storage boxes for the units.  Presently, Susan leydon, Barbara Pendergrass, and Cindi Farmer each have a unit.  The fourth is stored in the mini pumper.  Pede Fraser has offered to store Barbara’s unit since Barbara is no longer a member of the Neighbor to Neighbor group.  She will contact Barbara.

The donated hose truck has had the bed coated and Chuck Soderquist is making a chute for the base.  He is also giving the truck a trial run and will get the hose loaded on the truck before it is brought over to the island.  By the end of the month, the truck should be on island with a tarp to cover it.

The electric permit for the emergency lighting at the equipment site has been issued.  The permit cost was $90.00 but there is an additional $ 250 charge for the electrician who applied for the permit.  The county inspector will be out sometime next week.

The SAFER grant was received on August 7, 2009 and the fiscal year started on November 7, 2009.  Quarterly reports must be turned in.  The first report is due March 6, 2010. Midge will submit the report.  We will now begin the application process for personnel as the position must be filled by May 6, 2010.  We hope to present the incoming Board with a file of applicants.

NEW BUSINESS:  Chuck Soderquist gave a brief report of the Feb 12^th Advisory Board meeting.  The Board supports LGIFR.

LGIFR Board has prepared a draft of a contract to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners through their attorney, Dan Gallagher.  After discussion, Chuck Soderqust made a motion to hire Robert Pritt, PA, at a negotiated hourly rate, to represent LGIFR in negotiations with the County.  Seconded by Susan Leydon.

Unanimous approval.

A MEMBER CERTIFICATION FORM has been prepared which will be sent along with the Board Member Ballot to all LGIFR members.

Nominations for the LGIFR Board of Directors closed on February 15, 2010.

 The candidates are:

                             District 1: GLEN SCHROEDER

                             District 2: JULIO LLERAS

                                          CHUCK SODERQUIST

                             District 3: PEDE FRASER

                                          ALAN SANCHEZ

                                          BARB TRAVERS

                                          RON WATSON

                             District 4: BOB BARRERE

                                         
DON OLESON

                             District 5: FRED BARUTH

It is hoped that LGPOA will host a “Meet the Candidate Forum”.

Chuck Soderquist discussed the confusion that has developed over the assessment of a few multiple lots ownership.  Tara Musselman is drafting a letter explaining the options open to multiple lots owners.  The letter will be sent to the 30-40 owners with multiple lots.

Pede Fraser voiced a complaint on the procedures used by the County when determining the assessment of multiple lots ownership.

No meeting scheduled before the March 27^th meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 11:36 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis NeSmith, Secretary

MINUTES OF THE LGIFR BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 9, 2010

The meeting was brought to order by chairperson Midge O’Hara at 10:15 AM at the home of Chuck Soderquist.  Board members present:  Midge O’Hara, Susan Leydon, Phyllis NeSmith, Chuck Soderquist, and Ron Watson (by phone). Absent: Michael Anderson.  Guests: Rod Henderson and Pede Fraser.

MINUTES:  Minutes of the Dec. 30, 2009 meeting were read.  Motion made by Chuck Soderquist and seconded by Susan Leydon to approve the minutes.  Unanimous approval.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  $34,282.45

Check received from Brian Sutter (dated 12-15-09 & postmarked 12-30-09) We closed 2009 with 164 members.

BILLS:

Midge O’Hara- Reimburse for postage. (Ballot sent 12-09-09 to new member Ron Moore.  Mr. Moore had not provided an email address)……………………$1.39

BILLS PD:

State of Florida: Filing of Annual Report to include new Sec. address………$61.25

OLD BUSINESS:

Ron Watson and Chuck Soderquist are still searching for a used 1 ton truck which will meet board requirements to contain the foam unit.

Board discussed the placement of the 4 AED units.  Motion made by Chuck Soderquist and seconded by Ron Watson to search for suitable locked housing for the units and then keep one unit in the fire truck and strategically place the remaining three units throughout the island. Unanimous approval.

Chuck Soderquist announced that the donated Hose truck should be on island within the next 2-3 weeks.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairperson Midge O’Hara announced the results of the survey that was sent to all island landowners by the County Commission/LGI Advisory Board to determine interest either for or against the organization of an on-island fire dept.  741 surveys were sent out with a return of 399.  That is a return rate of 53.9 %.  The results of the survey were:  235 in favor of a Useppa Model fire dept. (58.9%) and 164 voted to remain with the present arrangement. (41.1 %)

Chairperson O’Hara will meet with County staff to discuss returned surveys.  The addresses were provided by the County.

The Board of County Commissioners is moving ahead with the next steps:

             -The County Attorney is preparing the agreement between the commissioners and the LGIFR Board that will set up the MSBU assessment of island properties.

            - January 25, 2010 County Commission workshop scheduled to discuss the agreement.  (9:00 AM, Rm. 106, Murdock Center)

            - January 26, 2010  County Commission meeting - MSBU will be an agenda item. (9:00 AM, Board Room, Murdock Center)

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Motion made by Midge O’Hara, seconded by Phyllis NeSmith to officially thank the LGI Advisory Board ( Bob Hill, Chairman)  for their support in this long process. Unanimous approval.

The Sunday, December 27, 2009 medical emergency at the Hideaway Condos was discussed. It was determined that the First Responder radios were used effectively, a 911 call was placed to which the paramedics responded and it was determined by the paramedics that the patient needed to be transported to a local hospital.

Chuck Soderquist reported that the electrical and emergency use lighting for the fire equipment has been brought into compliance with county regulations.

The Board discussed equipment needs.  Motion  made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Susan Leydon, to purchase 2 pieces of 25 foot hose (used to refill trucks); 2 ½ to 1 ½ gated Y; and full set of wrenches and racks for each truck (stortz, hydrant, spanners) Cost up to $500.00. Unanimous approval.

Chairperson Midge O’Hara asked that the minutes show that an official request had been made to Michael Anderson when he was contracted with and paid by LGIFR, to create   an inventory of all equipment he was responsible for.  That list has still not been supplied to LGIFR after several requests.  An additional request is hereby made for same.

Chairperson O’Hara reported that the re-districting Committee (Midge O’Hara, Tom McCoy, Barry Hurt, Bob Hill and Chuck Soderquist) has met and has identified the five new districts now required by the new By-Laws.  One Director will be elected from each district which will contain approximately equal numbers of property parcels.

                                    Addresses         Initial Director’s Term

District 1 
8022--8500                 2 years

District 2  
8504--8952                 4 years

District 3  
8954--9394                 2 years

District 4 
9400--9470                 4 years

          9534--9558

          9606--9630

District 5 
9472--9532                 2 years

          9560--9604

          9632--9912

Motion made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Phyllis NeSmith, to adopt the districts recommended by the Re-districting Committee.  Unanimous approval.

Motion made by Midge O’Hara, seconded by Chuck Soderquest, to officially thank Joe Daniel, Eldred’sMarina, for transporting equipment to and from the island.

Guest Rod Henderson requested that the board remove the LGIFR shed from his property as soon as possible. The board is looking for a possible site.

The next Board meeting will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the home of Chuck Soderquist.