WFPA BOARD MINUTES 1-9-10

Called to order at 8 a.m. by Mark Keegan

Members not in attendance: Tim McFarlan, Chuck Bowers, and John O’Hanesian

President report: read and accepted

Secretary report: read and accepted

Treasurer report: read and accepted with $112,054 in bank

Fire Chief report: 1 medical call, be aware that Groom Creek is burning slash piles on Spruce Mtn., Refrigerator donated by Mike Masonneuve-THANKS, firefighters delivered baskets of goodies to local residents, need to have group check on possibile move of generator outside of bays, need for exhaust fans for bay area-info. at next meeting, Firewise community- Are we ready? And possible committee formation, Fire Chief to resign April 15, recommendation to pay new Fire Chief.  Read and accepted.

Old Business:

 Paul Nies to organize requirements and qualifications for new Fire Chief…help set up interview and application process.

*MOTION 010910b: To accept the proposed Operating Agreement for the Trash Collection Service, LLC as prepared by attorney Bil Curosh and to authorize submission to the AZ Corp. Commission.  **PASSED

*MOTION 010910c: To close the $17,000 Truck Fundraising Drive based on successfully raising $16,524.  *PASSED

Discussion on nomination committee: Peggy Zink resigns from nomination committee as of 1-7-10…Chuck Bowers to fill position upon approval by board

*Motion 010910: The Board agrees to fill vacant position on Nomination Committee with first alternate- Chuck Bowers, for the 2010 annual Board Member election and President Tim McFarlan to choose tally counters from community members present. **PASSED

Committee notes:

Fire District: still collecting dots and information

WFA: meeting after board meeting

Trash Collection: 60 members needed to break even, with 41 members signed up already

Motion to adjourn at 9:31 a.m.