Robin K. Garcia

The meeting included a budget hearing for the CY2022 budget, covering the General Fund, Reserve Fund, LOSAP Fund, and Capital Project. The Commissioners agreed with the Chief's recommendations for the personnel budget numbers. A resolution was passed to accept the 2022 Budget. Additionally, a motion was approved for a Sole Source Resolution with SAFEBoat International. The financials through November were reviewed, and the Ops Report highlighted incident statistics, response times, and staffing levels. The department's training goals and fleet status were also discussed. The board entered an executive session to review an employee's performance and then approved the Professional Services Contract for the Fire Chief with corrections.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including clarification of annexation tax rolls for the outer islands, with a plan for Town annexation to be on the ballot in February or April of 2021. A Memorandum of Understanding with Waidron Island Brigade was discussed to provide increased opportunities for training and responses, starting Jan. 1, 2021, with tax revenues starting in 2022. The Marine Resources program was reviewed, focusing on credentialing pilots and the potential acquisition of the vessel Sentinel from the Sheriff's Office. The Comprehensive Emergency Services Model Update was presented, including dynamic deployment strategies, staffing concepts, and levy options. Financials through October were reported, and incident response data was shared, highlighting average reflux and alarm-to-arrival times.

The meeting included discussions and decisions regarding the election of officers, with Bob Jarman nominated as Chair and Albert Olson as Vice-Chair for 2021. The consent agenda, including the approval of minutes and bills, was addressed. New business involved setting a goal and levy work session and discussing the Town Annexation. The Comprehensive Emergency Services Model Update was reviewed, and staff reports were presented, including DOL contract renewal, financials, payroll, current membership, response times, apparatus operators, new medical exam provider, training, and logistics. The commissioners decided to direct the DOL to find another place to rent. Chief Collins will not accept the 1 percent CPI raise for 2021 that was negotiated in his contract.

The meeting included the approval of the April 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes, approval of bills, and approval of payrolls. There were no new or old business items discussed.

The meeting focused on Resolution 2020-08, which supports the annexation of the Outer Islands with San Juan County Fire District #3 and putting the measure on the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 ballot. The population of the outer islands is growing, and the annexation would align the boundary with that of the Hospital District. The islands included are Waldron, Spieden, Stuart and John's islands. The Fire District was able to acquire 40 percent of the outer island property owners' signatures and decided to proceed with putting the measure on the ballot.