1 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:50,720 all the time, dog. Look, you can have a 2 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:53,520 head like this with a dent. 3 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:54,960 >> I'm getting another. I'm getting 4 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:55,360 another. 5 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:56,720 >> It's protected, sir. 6 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:58,240 >> I'm getting another one. 7 00:04:58,240 --> 00:04:59,199 >> I have to move. 8 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:29,189 >> The only dent is from where 9 00:05:29,199 --> 00:05:33,430 Hi. 10 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:36,720 » My blood pressure. That's awesome. 11 00:05:36,720 --> 00:09:59,990 You were cracking me up. 12 00:10:00,000 --> 00:13:19,910 more to my pain as I 13 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:23,120 Okay, we will call the August 2026 14 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:25,040 meeting of the fire and advisory board 15 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:28,240 to order and we will ask for a roll 16 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:33,190 call. 17 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:34,320 Dennis Godc 18 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:39,590 >> here. Eric Haley. 19 00:13:39,600 --> 00:13:42,639 Uh Mike Shaw here. 20 00:13:42,639 --> 00:13:43,200 Williams 21 00:13:43,200 --> 00:13:44,160 >> here. 22 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:44,959 >> Robert Weber 23 00:13:44,959 --> 00:13:45,440 >> here. 24 00:13:45,440 --> 00:13:47,120 >> Alan McKenzie. 25 00:13:47,120 --> 00:13:49,200 >> Andrew Her 26 00:13:49,200 --> 00:13:50,720 >> here. 27 00:13:50,720 --> 00:13:52,720 >> We have everybody but Caesar. 28 00:13:52,720 --> 00:13:56,320 >> Okay. Uh first thing I want to do is uh 29 00:13:56,320 --> 00:13:59,199 welcome uh the new representative to the 30 00:13:59,199 --> 00:14:02,160 board, Andrew Happer. 31 00:14:02,160 --> 00:14:06,079 Andrew is the And now we have uh 32 00:14:06,079 --> 00:14:08,160 Representative Haley here as well. 33 00:14:08,160 --> 00:14:11,040 Andrew is our newest member representing 34 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:13,760 District Three. Welcome, sir. Uh 35 00:14:13,760 --> 00:14:15,199 wondering if you were actually going to 36 00:14:15,199 --> 00:14:18,000 be in the cockpit of an aircraft doing 37 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,680 this meeting. 38 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:22,320 >> No, no, this this uh this month I'm not. 39 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:25,120 I'm up at Lake George, New York with my 40 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:27,199 family and then uh 41 00:14:27,199 --> 00:14:29,440 >> Yeah. No, it's been a good week here and 42 00:14:29,440 --> 00:14:31,839 then next week I or next month I will be 43 00:14:31,839 --> 00:14:33,760 in person or I plan on it. 44 00:14:33,760 --> 00:14:35,745 >> Perfect. Well, welcome aboard. 45 00:14:35,745 --> 00:14:36,079 [clears throat] 46 00:14:36,079 --> 00:14:38,959 >> Thank you. Nice. It's nice to be here. 47 00:14:38,959 --> 00:14:40,720 >> All right. Approval of the minutes of 48 00:14:40,720 --> 00:14:43,279 the July 16th meeting. 49 00:14:43,279 --> 00:14:44,639 >> I have a motion. 50 00:14:44,639 --> 00:14:45,440 >> Motion approval. 51 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:48,560 >> Motion by Mike Shaw. Second by Bob 52 00:14:48,560 --> 00:14:50,560 Weber. 53 00:14:50,560 --> 00:14:53,040 >> Any questions on the motion? 54 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:55,519 >> All in favor signify by saying I. 55 00:14:55,519 --> 00:14:57,440 >> I. 56 00:14:57,440 --> 00:14:59,920 >> Opposed. 57 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:02,480 Okay. 58 00:15:02,480 --> 00:15:06,000 Uh chairman's report. So, first fire 59 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,920 service strategic planning committee 60 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:11,120 update. Um, 61 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:17,120 we met two Wednesdays ago. Uh, we will 62 00:15:17,120 --> 00:15:18,639 >> last Wednesday. 63 00:15:18,639 --> 00:15:19,279 >> Was it? 64 00:15:19,279 --> 00:15:19,920 >> Last Wednesday. 65 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:21,440 >> Okay. Well, we meet next week too, 66 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:21,920 right? 67 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:24,399 >> Yes. [laughter] Um 68 00:15:24,399 --> 00:15:27,120 and um 69 00:15:27,120 --> 00:15:29,760 it was our meeting to review the 70 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:32,639 requests for information that were sent 71 00:15:32,639 --> 00:15:36,320 out uh by the county supported by the 72 00:15:36,320 --> 00:15:39,360 committee uh as opposed to the requests 73 00:15:39,360 --> 00:15:41,279 for proposals. We've explained the 74 00:15:41,279 --> 00:15:45,199 reasons uh for that previously. Uh we 75 00:15:45,199 --> 00:15:48,320 reviewed the request for informations. 76 00:15:48,320 --> 00:15:50,959 There were eight responses. 77 00:15:50,959 --> 00:15:52,560 Um 78 00:15:52,560 --> 00:15:58,000 there were three of those that we had to 79 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:01,279 review portions of or the whole document 80 00:16:01,279 --> 00:16:04,880 in executive session because they claim 81 00:16:04,880 --> 00:16:08,240 propriet what is it proprietary 82 00:16:08,240 --> 00:16:11,120 uh material uh in some of their 83 00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:16,480 proposal. Um we we discussed the rest uh 84 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:26,389 in public session and uh the amounts 85 00:16:26,399 --> 00:16:28,720 uh that they 86 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:32,000 estimated which they're not held to this 87 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,519 for 88 00:16:33,519 --> 00:16:36,639 uh their RFP uh response their bids to 89 00:16:36,639 --> 00:16:38,480 the RFPs. 90 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:40,639 Um 91 00:16:40,639 --> 00:16:48,389 they were from $88,000 to $282,000. 92 00:16:48,399 --> 00:16:52,240 Um we did review them u to the extent 93 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:54,959 that we graded them on whether they met 94 00:16:54,959 --> 00:16:58,320 all of the requirements of the RFI. Uh 95 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:00,560 whether we believe they had the 96 00:17:00,560 --> 00:17:02,399 experience 97 00:17:02,399 --> 00:17:04,799 um and the staff that were competent to 98 00:17:04,799 --> 00:17:08,959 do the study. Uh, and all that does is 99 00:17:08,959 --> 00:17:12,160 says that they are eligible to apply for 100 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:14,720 the RFP. 101 00:17:14,720 --> 00:17:16,799 The [snorts] bottom line is anybody can 102 00:17:16,799 --> 00:17:18,959 put in for the RFP, even if they didn't 103 00:17:18,959 --> 00:17:23,120 put in for the RFI. We uh unanimously 104 00:17:23,120 --> 00:17:25,360 approved all eight of them to go 105 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:29,360 further. And at our next meeting 106 00:17:29,360 --> 00:17:32,880 um this coming Wednesday, right? 107 00:17:32,880 --> 00:17:36,960 >> Yes. Um, we will be discussing 108 00:17:36,960 --> 00:17:40,000 when we're going to uh send out the 109 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:44,480 RFPs. We're going to talk about any uh 110 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:47,840 changes to the RFP that uh we think need 111 00:17:47,840 --> 00:17:49,520 to be made based on some of these 112 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:52,320 responses to the RFI. 113 00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:56,240 And uh we're going to discuss um funding 114 00:17:56,240 --> 00:18:00,640 of the uh uh for the RF for the for the 115 00:18:00,640 --> 00:18:03,520 project when the bids come back. 116 00:18:03,520 --> 00:18:05,919 I I there will not be a decision on 117 00:18:05,919 --> 00:18:08,799 funding uh at this next meeting, but we 118 00:18:08,799 --> 00:18:11,520 are going to discuss it and we're going 119 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:15,280 to discuss the process. There's a lot of 120 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:20,799 legal things that come into play. Um and 121 00:18:20,799 --> 00:18:23,120 from the fire services standpoint and 122 00:18:23,120 --> 00:18:26,000 there is no conflict at this time with 123 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:29,200 the county on this. Um but our position 124 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:34,400 is that um we want to be 125 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:37,919 uh an integral part of the selection 126 00:18:37,919 --> 00:18:39,600 process. 127 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:44,080 Um I I I don't have all of the legal 128 00:18:44,080 --> 00:18:46,400 issues in front of me, but there are 129 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:48,240 some concerns 130 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:50,559 um about 131 00:18:50,559 --> 00:18:52,400 all of us being on the selection 132 00:18:52,400 --> 00:18:54,880 committee. Um whether that's 133 00:18:54,880 --> 00:18:58,400 appropriate. We can't have two people 134 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:01,360 from the county and two people from uh 135 00:19:01,360 --> 00:19:03,440 the the fire side of the committee 136 00:19:03,440 --> 00:19:04,960 because that would constitute a 137 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:06,640 subcommittee. 138 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:12,240 Um so Aaron uh Goldstein, the county attorney, has 139 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:14,720 been working with us and it continues to 140 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:17,520 work with us. We're bringing it up now 141 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:19,200 simply because it's something for people 142 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:22,799 to be aware of, but um we don't 143 00:19:22,799 --> 00:19:27,120 anticipate any problems. Um, 144 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:30,640 and our relationship and work with the 145 00:19:30,640 --> 00:19:34,080 county continues to be very positive. 146 00:19:34,080 --> 00:19:35,600 Um, 147 00:19:35,600 --> 00:19:37,703 I miss anything? 148 00:19:37,703 --> 00:19:39,990 [snorts] 149 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,720 » It's good. 150 00:19:40,720 --> 00:19:41,200 >> Okay. 151 00:19:41,200 --> 00:19:44,080 >> Yeah. 152 00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:48,549 >> And um, 153 00:19:48,559 --> 00:19:50,720 that's the extent of my report. I I'm 154 00:19:50,720 --> 00:19:52,640 not going to report any further right 155 00:19:52,640 --> 00:19:56,080 now on the uh outreach program that we 156 00:19:56,080 --> 00:19:57,440 talked about last month, but that 157 00:19:57,440 --> 00:20:00,480 continues to move forward. 158 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:03,600 Anyone have any questions for me? 159 00:20:03,600 --> 00:20:09,669 Okay. 160 00:20:09,679 --> 00:20:12,799 Uh emergency communication. So, um we 161 00:20:12,799 --> 00:20:15,760 didn't receive a report, but I will tell 162 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:18,480 you that I was contacted by assistant 163 00:20:18,480 --> 00:20:20,240 chief Williams today. his stepmother 164 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:22,240 died overnight. 165 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:25,280 Um, so that's why he is not here and I 166 00:20:25,280 --> 00:20:27,679 certainly didn't expect him to provide a 167 00:20:27,679 --> 00:20:30,559 report. Uh, so just on behalf of the 168 00:20:30,559 --> 00:20:33,039 board, uh, want to express our 169 00:20:33,039 --> 00:20:36,080 condolences to him and and hope that his 170 00:20:36,080 --> 00:20:40,400 family is doing as well as possible. 171 00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:42,720 Emergency medical services. 172 00:20:42,720 --> 00:20:43,600 >> Good evening, Mr. 173 00:20:43,600 --> 00:20:44,720 >> Doctor. How are you, 174 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:47,760 >> doctor? Far from that other wouldn't be 175 00:20:47,760 --> 00:20:51,440 here. Uh staffing doesn't really have 176 00:20:51,440 --> 00:20:53,679 much change since the last report. Still 177 00:20:53,679 --> 00:20:57,760 authorized at 159. Um we have 15 178 00:20:57,760 --> 00:21:01,039 vacancies actually. Yeah. 15 vacancies. 179 00:21:01,039 --> 00:21:05,039 We have 30 people 30. Yeah. 30 people in 180 00:21:05,039 --> 00:21:06,720 training. That's 15 from our seventh 181 00:21:06,720 --> 00:21:08,880 academy. Happy to report that 14 of 182 00:21:08,880 --> 00:21:10,400 those passed their national registry 183 00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:13,120 paramedic exam. Uh the remaining one 184 00:21:13,120 --> 00:21:16,000 will be retesting in a few weeks. 185 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:18,080 uh 12 are still in the ETH academy. 186 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:20,000 Happy to report that all of them are now 187 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:22,960 nationally certified EMTs 188 00:21:22,960 --> 00:21:24,960 and entering their paramedic portion of 189 00:21:24,960 --> 00:21:26,799 the program and we have three selective 190 00:21:26,799 --> 00:21:28,880 certified paramedics in field training 191 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:30,799 from various different areas throughout 192 00:21:30,799 --> 00:21:33,120 the country and they're progressing 193 00:21:33,120 --> 00:21:36,559 well. Um 194 00:21:36,559 --> 00:21:40,640 run volume year to date 25,12 195 00:21:40,640 --> 00:21:43,360 incidents. Uh that's slightly down by 196 00:21:43,360 --> 00:21:46,480 about 800 from same time period last 197 00:21:46,480 --> 00:21:49,280 year transporting about 50% of those 198 00:21:49,280 --> 00:21:53,440 which is our average currently. 199 00:21:53,440 --> 00:21:57,280 Uh Narcan use still continues to trend 200 00:21:57,280 --> 00:22:01,440 downward. We're at 528 administrations 201 00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:05,600 uh year to date compared to 132. Um, we 202 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:08,559 actually just, uh, Lieutenant Small, who 203 00:22:08,559 --> 00:22:11,039 is our quality assurance person, met 204 00:22:11,039 --> 00:22:14,559 with the opioid state committee today, 205 00:22:14,559 --> 00:22:17,120 um, to kind of discuss maybe what's 206 00:22:17,120 --> 00:22:19,280 going on and why we're seeing less use, 207 00:22:19,280 --> 00:22:23,679 but that's a good thing. Um, we're happy 208 00:22:23,679 --> 00:22:26,960 to see that number. Um, 209 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:29,600 blood, today was a busy day. We gave 210 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:32,880 three units uh but we are up to 417 211 00:22:32,880 --> 00:22:34,799 blood administrations year to date or 212 00:22:34,799 --> 00:22:36,640 I'm sorry since program inception of May 213 00:22:36,640 --> 00:22:40,559 of 23 and 111 administrations year to 214 00:22:40,559 --> 00:22:43,120 date. 215 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:46,320 The only other thing I really have uh 216 00:22:46,320 --> 00:22:48,240 selections still continue for the ninth 217 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:50,640 academy. Again our plan is to run 218 00:22:50,640 --> 00:22:53,520 another academy uh on the heels of the 219 00:22:53,520 --> 00:22:55,520 eighth just starting at DelTech. That 220 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:57,360 academy most likely will be run at good 221 00:22:57,360 --> 00:22:58,559 fellowship. So they'll be going 222 00:22:58,559 --> 00:23:01,520 simultaneously about five or six months 223 00:23:01,520 --> 00:23:03,039 apart from each other. There's no start 224 00:23:03,039 --> 00:23:04,559 date set yet though for the ninth 225 00:23:04,559 --> 00:23:07,360 academy. Um and that will hopefully 226 00:23:07,360 --> 00:23:11,200 fully staff us if uh 100% of people 227 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:13,200 graduate. We are still actively 228 00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:16,080 recruiting. Um and then I know it's been 229 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:18,000 mentioned before, emails went out to all 230 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,159 the presidents and chiefs, but October 231 00:23:20,159 --> 00:23:22,480 2nd is our 50th anniversary celebration 232 00:23:22,480 --> 00:23:24,240 at the Chase Center at the riverfront. 233 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:28,000 Uh we've had a couple table buyouts. uh 234 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:30,480 tables of eight from three fire 235 00:23:30,480 --> 00:23:35,520 companies thus far and uh that's open 236 00:23:35,520 --> 00:23:39,679 for RSVP till September 10th. Any 237 00:23:39,679 --> 00:23:41,679 questions on that? Uh Lieutenant Small 238 00:23:41,679 --> 00:23:43,280 actually is the coordinator of this 239 00:23:43,280 --> 00:23:45,679 event for us and we'll be glad to answer 240 00:23:45,679 --> 00:23:47,840 any questions. That's all I have. 241 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:50,159 >> Board members, any questions for the 242 00:23:50,159 --> 00:23:53,350 captain? 243 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:57,750 board members online. 244 00:23:57,760 --> 00:24:00,799 Okay. Uh is there anyone present from 245 00:24:00,799 --> 00:24:04,400 the County Fire Chiefs Association 246 00:24:04,400 --> 00:24:09,360 online? And if not, is uh Wally on board 247 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:12,080 for special ops? 248 00:24:12,080 --> 00:24:14,960 Okay. Anyone from the Newcast County 249 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:16,559 Firefighters Association? 250 00:24:16,559 --> 00:24:18,000 >> We have no reports, sir. 251 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:23,510 >> Okay. County government, Mr. Dunn. 252 00:24:23,520 --> 00:24:26,400 Good evening. Um, all uh Stephanie has a 253 00:24:26,400 --> 00:24:31,200 report on the uh latest spreadsheet of 254 00:24:31,200 --> 00:24:32,799 companies that have filed all their 255 00:24:32,799 --> 00:24:34,480 necessary paperwork and who's been paid 256 00:24:34,480 --> 00:24:36,640 and she can answer any questions or 257 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:38,000 concerns with that. That's all I have, 258 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,120 sir. Thank you. 259 00:24:39,120 --> 00:24:40,159 >> Thank you, 260 00:24:40,159 --> 00:24:43,279 >> staff. What are the numbers right now? 261 00:24:43,279 --> 00:24:44,799 >> Yeah, I was going to say if we knew who 262 00:24:44,799 --> 00:24:47,039 did not get on their 263 00:24:47,039 --> 00:24:49,919 >> So, the blue is completed and that's why 264 00:24:49,919 --> 00:24:50,880 they have check numbers. 265 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:53,520 >> All right, cool. The peachy orange color 266 00:24:53,520 --> 00:24:56,080 is we still need something and white the 267 00:24:56,080 --> 00:25:01,520 only white tally bill hasn't done any 268 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:03,840 >> Oh, okay. 269 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:07,120 Representative Haley, 270 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:09,679 >> I did speak with uh Caesar today about 271 00:25:09,679 --> 00:25:11,039 that and he was going to reach back out 272 00:25:11,039 --> 00:25:13,279 to Tallyville 273 00:25:13,279 --> 00:25:15,039 and Kenny and I have both talked to them 274 00:25:15,039 --> 00:25:17,360 yesterday. So hopefully they get 275 00:25:17,360 --> 00:25:17,679 something. 276 00:25:17,679 --> 00:25:20,789 >> Eric, 277 00:25:20,799 --> 00:25:24,950 can you unmute? 278 00:25:24,960 --> 00:25:26,559 » Annie, who did we talk to yesterday at 279 00:25:26,559 --> 00:25:27,120 Tallyville? 280 00:25:27,120 --> 00:25:29,200 >> Hold on. Hold on. 281 00:25:29,200 --> 00:25:30,400 >> Caesar. 282 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:31,919 >> Yeah. 283 00:25:31,919 --> 00:25:34,640 >> Can you speak to 284 00:25:34,640 --> 00:25:39,269 uh I guess President Miller? 285 00:25:39,279 --> 00:25:41,279 » Yep. I've reached out to him twice. I'm 286 00:25:41,279 --> 00:25:44,240 waiting for a message back now. 287 00:25:44,240 --> 00:25:49,200 >> Okay. Has he I mean is there an issue or 288 00:25:49,200 --> 00:25:52,367 I cannot answer that question? 289 00:25:52,367 --> 00:25:53,360 [clears throat] 290 00:25:53,360 --> 00:25:55,279 >> Okay. 291 00:25:55,279 --> 00:25:57,279 Was there a respon was there a response 292 00:25:57,279 --> 00:25:59,679 to you Kenny? 293 00:25:59,679 --> 00:26:02,000 >> Yes Mr. Chairman, we spoke to Vice 294 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,440 President Bizolei yesterday, Paul 295 00:26:03,440 --> 00:26:06,799 Bazoli. Um, we sent him an email with 296 00:26:06,799 --> 00:26:09,919 all the necessary documents um and h and 297 00:26:09,919 --> 00:26:12,240 the link. Uh, he said he would um he 298 00:26:12,240 --> 00:26:14,960 would make the correct uh contacts and 299 00:26:14,960 --> 00:26:18,159 have it taken care of. 300 00:26:18,159 --> 00:26:19,760 >> But as of right now, nothing's on our 301 00:26:19,760 --> 00:26:21,039 portal because I can see when they even 302 00:26:21,039 --> 00:26:22,799 start an application and nothing from 303 00:26:22,799 --> 00:26:23,520 Tallyville. 304 00:26:23,520 --> 00:26:26,559 >> Okay. Can 305 00:26:26,559 --> 00:26:30,480 Kenny, can I uh ask Steph on the peach 306 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:34,000 colored if she can send me what's needed 307 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,840 from each of those companies? 308 00:26:35,840 --> 00:26:37,039 >> I'll send you this. I can send a 309 00:26:37,039 --> 00:26:38,720 spreadsheet to you again like I have. 310 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:40,720 >> Well, this one, but it doesn't say what 311 00:26:40,720 --> 00:26:42,080 they're lacking. 312 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:43,919 >> Oh, well, it said like the first three 313 00:26:43,919 --> 00:26:45,440 says need to submit on the portal. So I 314 00:26:45,440 --> 00:26:48,320 have their MOA but they just haven't 315 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:49,840 submitted their documents on the portal 316 00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:52,320 where Belvadier 317 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:55,120 um like Belvadier Etna and Brain 900 318 00:26:55,120 --> 00:26:56,640 which Brand 900 should be completed 319 00:26:56,640 --> 00:26:58,000 tomorrow. 320 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,919 >> Christianana has put everything on the 321 00:26:59,919 --> 00:27:01,360 portal but they haven't sent me their 322 00:27:01,360 --> 00:27:02,799 signed MOA. 323 00:27:02,799 --> 00:27:04,159 >> Same thing with Towns End. 324 00:27:04,159 --> 00:27:05,679 >> Yes, Towns End. They were they have 325 00:27:05,679 --> 00:27:07,120 their attorney reviewing it so they 326 00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:08,320 won't sign it and get it back to me 327 00:27:08,320 --> 00:27:11,679 until their attorney says yes. 328 00:27:11,679 --> 00:27:13,120 >> Okay. 329 00:27:13,120 --> 00:27:14,880 >> I'll get you that in an email. So, 330 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:16,400 >> yeah. So, Belvadier, I spoke to 331 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:18,320 Belvadier, I believe it was last week, 332 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,400 and their problem was they didn't have 333 00:27:20,400 --> 00:27:21,600 anybody that knew how to get on a 334 00:27:21,600 --> 00:27:23,840 portal. And I said, "Call me. I'll come 335 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:24,640 over, do it." 336 00:27:24,640 --> 00:27:25,039 >> Yeah. 337 00:27:25,039 --> 00:27:27,520 >> You know, Representative Happer, could 338 00:27:27,520 --> 00:27:29,440 you give me a call tomorrow at some 339 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:33,840 point? We can talk about Christian. 340 00:27:33,840 --> 00:27:35,120 >> Yep. 341 00:27:35,120 --> 00:27:39,440 >> Okay. And Caesar also, please. Um, 342 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:43,840 Brandy 100. Freddy 900. We talked to 343 00:27:43,840 --> 00:27:46,320 >> Yeah, that'll be done in the morning. 344 00:27:46,320 --> 00:27:48,240 >> Yep. He just he submitted the wrong 345 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:49,600 document and he said he'll take care of 346 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:50,720 it tomorrow when he's back at the 347 00:27:50,720 --> 00:27:54,240 computer. So hopefully that's 348 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:57,279 >> good. And then you get the money within 349 00:27:57,279 --> 00:27:58,880 the same week. If we have it in by 350 00:27:58,880 --> 00:28:03,510 Wednesday, you get it by Friday. 351 00:28:03,520 --> 00:28:06,880 » Anything else? Uh Mr. Dunn or 352 00:28:06,880 --> 00:28:08,720 Madame Warren? 353 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:13,760 >> Yes, sir. Okay. Impact fee request. 354 00:28:13,760 --> 00:28:15,200 >> Go ahead. 355 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:17,120 >> No, you're good, Kenny. I got you. 356 00:28:17,120 --> 00:28:18,720 Impact fee request. Representative 357 00:28:18,720 --> 00:28:19,120 Winks. 358 00:28:19,120 --> 00:28:23,039 >> Yes, sir. I have four of them tonight. 359 00:28:23,039 --> 00:28:25,840 Bear with me. Bear with me. First one is 360 00:28:25,840 --> 00:28:28,799 from Goodwill Fire Company from Chief 361 00:28:28,799 --> 00:28:31,440 Maski. Goodwill Fire Company requested 362 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:35,520 utilization of $5,64.80 363 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:38,080 from our impact fee account. These funds 364 00:28:38,080 --> 00:28:40,480 will be utilized to add scene lighting 365 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:43,360 on the company's marine rescue unit 366 00:28:43,360 --> 00:28:45,840 MRU18. The request amount will cover the 367 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:48,640 purchase of the four 12vt scene lights, 368 00:28:48,640 --> 00:28:50,640 two on each side, as well as a fixed 369 00:28:50,640 --> 00:28:52,480 generator power lighting in the front 370 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:55,360 and rear of the vehicle. Reading through 371 00:28:55,360 --> 00:28:57,919 the documents, they they is it 372 00:28:57,919 --> 00:29:00,240 acceptable? And I'll entertain a motion 373 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:03,200 that we accept this. 374 00:29:03,200 --> 00:29:04,720 >> Okay. Does anybody make a motion? 375 00:29:04,720 --> 00:29:07,520 >> I'll make a motion. top makes a motion 376 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:11,520 and seconded by Mike Shaw. 377 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:18,870 Any questions on that motion? 378 00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:21,919 Okay, hearing none. All in favor signify 379 00:29:21,919 --> 00:29:22,480 by saying 380 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:24,880 >> I 381 00:29:24,880 --> 00:29:28,549 >> opposed. 382 00:29:28,559 --> 00:29:29,600 Okay, next 383 00:29:29,600 --> 00:29:33,200 >> online said I just to the next three are 384 00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:37,120 from the Wilmington Manor Fire Company. 385 00:29:37,120 --> 00:29:39,120 The first one is Wilmington Matters 386 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:43,200 requesting $44,652 387 00:29:43,200 --> 00:29:46,240 of their impact fee funding to expand 388 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:48,080 and modernize the vehicle rescue 389 00:29:48,080 --> 00:29:49,440 capabilities of the department's 390 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:56,870 emergency response apparatus. 391 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:58,720 Most of this is that the project will 392 00:29:58,720 --> 00:30:00,559 provide additional battery powered 393 00:30:00,559 --> 00:30:02,559 hydraulic rescue tool stabilization 394 00:30:02,559 --> 00:30:03,760 equipment, [clears throat] glass 395 00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:05,520 management tools and supporting rescue 396 00:30:05,520 --> 00:30:07,760 Britain to enhance department's ability 397 00:30:07,760 --> 00:30:10,399 perform vehicle extradition operations. 398 00:30:10,399 --> 00:30:12,960 Um that their basis of doing this is 399 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:14,720 because of the in the increase of 400 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:16,559 vehicle rescues that they have to go to 401 00:30:16,559 --> 00:30:18,080 on 402 00:30:18,080 --> 00:30:21,039 their station to major highway. Uh read 403 00:30:21,039 --> 00:30:24,240 through all this. I read through all the 404 00:30:24,240 --> 00:30:26,880 items that they're requesting and it 405 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:30,159 meets the operationals of impact fee 406 00:30:30,159 --> 00:30:32,559 request. So entertain a motion we accept 407 00:30:32,559 --> 00:30:35,919 that one for 44,652. 408 00:30:35,919 --> 00:30:36,720 >> Motion. 409 00:30:36,720 --> 00:30:38,240 by Mike Shaw. 410 00:30:38,240 --> 00:30:38,880 >> Second. 411 00:30:38,880 --> 00:30:41,520 by Bob Weber. Any questions on 412 00:30:41,520 --> 00:30:42,720 the motion? 413 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:44,480 >> I have one. I should have asked the last 414 00:30:44,480 --> 00:30:46,559 one. The county has approved these. 415 00:30:46,559 --> 00:30:48,320 >> You approve it after us. 416 00:30:48,320 --> 00:30:50,640 >> I thought that they had to look at it 417 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:53,830 first. 418 00:30:53,840 --> 00:30:55,636 I knew that. I was just testing you. 419 00:30:55,636 --> 00:30:57,830 [laughter] 420 00:30:57,840 --> 00:31:00,159 » All in favor signify by saying I. 421 00:31:00,159 --> 00:31:01,279 >> I. 422 00:31:01,279 --> 00:31:04,310 >> Opposed. 423 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:06,480 » All right. Okay. Next one. Blington 424 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:08,480 Matter Fire Company. Uh they're 425 00:31:08,480 --> 00:31:13,510 requesting $18,376.80 426 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:16,080 from their impact fees. Uh it's for 427 00:31:16,080 --> 00:31:18,159 external defibrillators to expand their 428 00:31:18,159 --> 00:31:20,159 emergency medical response capabilities 429 00:31:20,159 --> 00:31:22,159 throughout the organization. They're 430 00:31:22,159 --> 00:31:24,799 going to go on the uh two at the station 431 00:31:24,799 --> 00:31:28,240 of 28, one at station 32, one at the 432 00:31:28,240 --> 00:31:30,080 response vehicles, and three of the 433 00:31:30,080 --> 00:31:32,480 command vehicles. Reading through the 434 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:35,600 description and quotes, it meets the 435 00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:37,200 qualifications for the vector fee 436 00:31:37,200 --> 00:31:39,919 request. 437 00:31:39,919 --> 00:31:40,799 Entertain a motion. 438 00:31:40,799 --> 00:31:43,440 >> Do I have a motion? I'll make a motion. 439 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:46,720 Okay, that's dueling motions. Um, so 440 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:50,080 I'll pick one eeny meenie. Bob Weber 441 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:52,399 motion Bob Weber, second by Mike Shaw. 442 00:31:52,399 --> 00:31:56,789 Any questions on that motion? 443 00:31:56,799 --> 00:31:59,600 All in favor signify by saying I. 444 00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:01,120 >> I. 445 00:32:01,120 --> 00:32:05,269 >> Opposed? 446 00:32:05,279 --> 00:32:07,760 » The last one is from Wilmington Man Fire 447 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:13,190 Company. Uh they're requesting $23,26160 448 00:32:13,200 --> 00:32:16,320 from their impact fee funding. It's for 449 00:32:16,320 --> 00:32:19,760 thermal imaging equipment and reading 450 00:32:19,760 --> 00:32:21,120 through the description. This enhance 451 00:32:21,120 --> 00:32:24,720 the fire safety operations 452 00:32:24,720 --> 00:32:26,480 emergency responses given the 453 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:28,960 firefighters uh better capabilities of 454 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:31,840 locating victims within a fire. 455 00:32:31,840 --> 00:32:39,279 Uh it's four PSS thermal imaging units and nine 456 00:32:39,279 --> 00:32:42,799 seek fire pro 300 images reading through 457 00:32:42,799 --> 00:32:44,799 the description 458 00:32:44,799 --> 00:32:46,799 and through the quotes. This meets the 459 00:32:46,799 --> 00:32:48,480 qualifications for the impact fee 460 00:32:48,480 --> 00:32:50,799 requestate a motion. 461 00:32:50,799 --> 00:32:52,320 >> Anyone make a motion? 462 00:32:52,320 --> 00:32:53,120 >> Motion. 463 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:54,720 >> Second. 464 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:56,812 Some guys online are just sleeping. 465 00:32:56,812 --> 00:32:57,760 [laughter] 466 00:32:57,760 --> 00:32:59,760 Motion by Mike Shaw, second by Bob 467 00:32:59,760 --> 00:33:05,190 Weber. Any questions on the motion? 468 00:33:05,200 --> 00:33:07,360 All in favor signify by saying I. 469 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:11,669 >> I. 470 00:33:11,679 --> 00:33:12,480 » Carries. 471 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:14,640 >> And the last thing I'd like to say is um 472 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:19,679 those fire companies that have money in their bank, use it up because after a 473 00:33:19,679 --> 00:33:21,440 certain period of time, 10 I think it's 474 00:33:21,440 --> 00:33:22,720 10 years, right? Yeah. 475 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:24,399 >> It expires and you're going to lose that 476 00:33:24,399 --> 00:33:25,120 money. 477 00:33:25,120 --> 00:33:29,360 >> So use it up while it's there. 478 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:32,080 Okay, old business. We actually do have 479 00:33:32,080 --> 00:33:35,519 something for old business. Um, last 480 00:33:35,519 --> 00:33:39,039 month, if you recall, there was uh some 481 00:33:39,039 --> 00:33:42,080 time issues with 482 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:44,880 um a policy 483 00:33:44,880 --> 00:33:46,960 passed by the chief's association. We 484 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:53,430 weren't able to get on to the um 485 00:33:53,440 --> 00:33:58,240 agenda in time. and it essentially is a 486 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:01,919 uh dispatch procedure for in what is now 487 00:34:01,919 --> 00:34:06,320 titled investigation alarms. Um this 488 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,520 policy did go into effect 489 00:34:09,520 --> 00:34:12,480 um the day after the last meeting. We 490 00:34:12,480 --> 00:34:15,919 weren't able to take formal action. So 491 00:34:15,919 --> 00:34:17,679 uh 492 00:34:17,679 --> 00:34:26,389 if we can um get a motion now to approve 493 00:34:26,399 --> 00:34:28,513 I'll make a motion. 494 00:34:28,513 --> 00:34:31,430 [laughter] 495 00:34:31,440 --> 00:34:34,000 » There you go. It woke up. Motion and 496 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:36,159 second. Um, 497 00:34:36,159 --> 00:34:38,399 >> it was McKenzie and Caesar. 498 00:34:38,399 --> 00:34:38,960 >> Okay. 499 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:40,879 >> Yeah. 500 00:34:40,879 --> 00:34:46,069 >> Any questions on the motion? 501 00:34:46,079 --> 00:34:48,399 » All in favor signify. But this was a 502 00:34:48,399 --> 00:34:50,320 90day trial. 503 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:52,159 >> 90-day trial. 504 00:34:52,159 --> 00:34:54,960 Um, all in favor of the motion signify 505 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:56,560 by saying I. 506 00:34:56,560 --> 00:34:58,960 >> I. 507 00:34:58,960 --> 00:35:02,069 >> Opposed. 508 00:35:02,079 --> 00:35:05,680 Okay. So, we have 509 00:35:05,680 --> 00:35:07,280 two 510 00:35:07,280 --> 00:35:09,359 new policies that were passed at the 511 00:35:09,359 --> 00:35:13,680 last chief's meeting. Um 512 00:35:13,680 --> 00:35:17,430 and 513 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:21,839 unfortunately the uh secretary sent 514 00:35:21,839 --> 00:35:25,440 a memo with these things but it was the 515 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:29,680 memo for us to approve a new 1040 policy 516 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:32,320 which we did previously. So just 517 00:35:32,320 --> 00:35:35,839 disregard that in your in your packet. 518 00:35:35,839 --> 00:35:40,240 Um the first one basically now when 519 00:35:40,240 --> 00:35:42,720 there's a up until now when there's a 520 00:35:42,720 --> 00:35:44,640 working fire 521 00:35:44,640 --> 00:35:47,280 um the BLS unit comes from a separate 522 00:35:47,280 --> 00:35:50,240 company from the home company. This 523 00:35:50,240 --> 00:35:54,240 policy will revise that and if there is 524 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:56,240 an available 525 00:35:56,240 --> 00:36:00,079 dedicated nonfire staff BLS unit in the 526 00:36:00,079 --> 00:36:02,480 home company they will be able to 527 00:36:02,480 --> 00:36:11,750 respond. 528 00:36:11,760 --> 00:36:14,480 All right. So 529 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:16,800 there's also a 530 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:18,960 second 531 00:36:18,960 --> 00:36:23,670 change to this policy 532 00:36:23,680 --> 00:36:26,480 which changes language. It takes the 533 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:32,400 word go out and inserts a the word a 534 00:36:32,400 --> 00:36:35,040 company can be doublepulled when a 535 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:38,240 company is staffed with multiple units. 536 00:36:38,240 --> 00:36:40,800 previously said no company can be double 537 00:36:40,800 --> 00:36:44,000 pulled even if 538 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:46,400 staffed with multiple units. Now it says 539 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:49,119 a company can be double pulled when a 540 00:36:49,119 --> 00:36:51,920 company is staffed with multiple units. 541 00:36:51,920 --> 00:36:56,470 Um 542 00:36:56,480 --> 00:37:00,560 the other one used to say 3.05 543 00:37:00,560 --> 00:37:06,000 5. This is policy 40147. 544 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,320 A rehab 545 00:37:08,320 --> 00:37:10,560 unit will be dispatched on all second 546 00:37:10,560 --> 00:37:14,000 alarm fires. And it takes out where it 547 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:18,160 said that the primary unit was PA200. 548 00:37:18,160 --> 00:37:21,680 And it now is updated to 549 00:37:21,680 --> 00:37:24,000 the ED shall contact the incident 550 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:26,640 commander to ask if a rehab unit is 551 00:37:26,640 --> 00:37:31,200 needed. If needed, Newcastle County EMS 552 00:37:31,200 --> 00:37:36,710 shall be contacted for availability. 553 00:37:36,720 --> 00:37:40,960 Okay. Any questions on that? 554 00:37:40,960 --> 00:37:43,280 I'll entertain a motion to approve both 555 00:37:43,280 --> 00:37:46,320 of those changes in a single policy. 556 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:49,510 >> Motion. 557 00:37:49,520 --> 00:37:52,160 » Okay. We had a motion and who second it 558 00:37:52,160 --> 00:37:53,920 for any. 559 00:37:53,920 --> 00:37:57,359 Yeah, that's fine. Any questions on the 560 00:37:57,359 --> 00:38:01,589 motion? 561 00:38:01,599 --> 00:38:04,720 All those in favor signify by saying I. 562 00:38:04,720 --> 00:38:08,790 >> I. 563 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:11,520 All right. District reports. District 564 00:38:11,520 --> 00:38:15,990 number one, Representative Shaw. 565 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:18,240 No report other than thank you for 566 00:38:18,240 --> 00:38:21,200 approving W man Banners 567 00:38:21,200 --> 00:38:23,359 impact fees. 568 00:38:23,359 --> 00:38:25,680 Well needed. 569 00:38:25,680 --> 00:38:27,200 District number two, Vice Chairman 570 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:31,270 Haley. 571 00:38:31,280 --> 00:38:33,040 » Uh, as already reported, Claymont 572 00:38:33,040 --> 00:38:34,960 completed theirs. 573 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:37,440 Uh, BH will be completed in the morning 574 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:39,520 and President Miller said they're close 575 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:41,920 and he's got any issues, he'll contact 576 00:38:41,920 --> 00:38:43,920 me in the morning. 577 00:38:43,920 --> 00:38:48,880 >> Thank you, sir. District 4, 578 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:51,119 Representative Weber. 579 00:38:51,119 --> 00:38:52,960 >> Uh, no reports. 580 00:38:52,960 --> 00:38:54,480 >> Okay. 581 00:38:54,480 --> 00:38:57,599 uh district five. The only uh report I 582 00:38:57,599 --> 00:39:02,240 have to make is that um all three 583 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:05,280 of the companies in the district have uh 584 00:39:05,280 --> 00:39:08,160 indicated uh that they are endorsing me 585 00:39:08,160 --> 00:39:10,480 for reappointment. Kenny, can you tell 586 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:14,950 me where that is? 587 00:39:14,960 --> 00:39:16,560 » Uh it is being worked on. It'll be sent 588 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:18,160 over to council [snorts] um as soon as 589 00:39:18,160 --> 00:39:19,520 possible, sir. 590 00:39:19,520 --> 00:39:22,400 >> Okay. Thank you very much. 591 00:39:22,400 --> 00:39:23,920 Yes, ma'am. Still waiting for a letter 592 00:39:23,920 --> 00:39:25,599 from Ellir Fire Company stating that 593 00:39:25,599 --> 00:39:28,560 they are so we can't move forward until 594 00:39:28,560 --> 00:39:31,680 Ellir sends me that. 595 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:33,280 >> Kenny, I understand you've had a 596 00:39:33,280 --> 00:39:35,440 conversation and that's not an issue. 597 00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:36,320 >> That's it. I'm just waiting. 598 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:37,119 >> No, no. I mean, 599 00:39:37,119 --> 00:39:38,400 >> yeah. 600 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:40,000 it that's correct. It's not an 601 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:42,480 issue. Um, what I meant by moving, we're 602 00:39:42,480 --> 00:39:44,320 drafting what we need to draft and for 603 00:39:44,320 --> 00:39:46,000 in introduction, but yes, we do need 604 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:48,800 that final signature page. 605 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:50,079 >> Yes. 606 00:39:50,079 --> 00:39:54,790 >> Thank you. District six. 607 00:39:54,800 --> 00:39:55,680 » I did. Oh, 608 00:39:55,680 --> 00:39:56,320 >> you did. 609 00:39:56,320 --> 00:39:59,440 >> Geez. District three. Andrew Happer. I'm 610 00:39:59,440 --> 00:40:01,760 sorry, Andrew. 611 00:40:01,760 --> 00:40:03,839 >> Man, good start. Um, I mean, I have 612 00:40:03,839 --> 00:40:05,280 nothing to report. Obviously, this first 613 00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:09,680 meeting for me, but um I do plan on 614 00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:12,000 meeting with the companies in my 615 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,760 district before the next meeting, as 616 00:40:13,760 --> 00:40:15,680 well as having a conversation with all 617 00:40:15,680 --> 00:40:17,760 the board members, just, you know, 618 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:21,839 introduce myself and all that. So, 619 00:40:21,839 --> 00:40:23,680 Okay, sounds good. We're looking forward 620 00:40:23,680 --> 00:40:27,839 to it, Andrew. Um, okay. Now, let me go 621 00:40:27,839 --> 00:40:29,040 to district six. 622 00:40:29,040 --> 00:40:30,480 >> I have nothing to report, sir. 623 00:40:30,480 --> 00:40:31,359 >> Nothing to report. 624 00:40:31,359 --> 00:40:32,240 >> Yes. Thank you. 625 00:40:32,240 --> 00:40:34,240 >> And finally, district number seven, 626 00:40:34,240 --> 00:40:36,720 Representative McKenzie. 627 00:40:36,720 --> 00:40:38,720 >> No report, sir. Thank you. 628 00:40:38,720 --> 00:40:42,240 >> Okay. Is there any public comment? We 629 00:40:42,240 --> 00:40:45,359 have no public here in the room. 630 00:40:45,359 --> 00:40:48,000 >> Um, but Mr. Chairman, 631 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:51,119 >> go ahead. U sorry I I have to revert 632 00:40:51,119 --> 00:40:53,839 back to my report real quick. I did um 633 00:40:53,839 --> 00:40:55,520 thank you for the reminder guys when you 634 00:40:55,520 --> 00:40:58,000 were talking about impact fees. So uh 635 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,800 legislation is being introduced uh to 636 00:41:00,800 --> 00:41:04,560 increase the impact fees by 9.23%. 637 00:41:04,560 --> 00:41:06,640 That is an inflationary adjustment that 638 00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:08,160 was required in the legislation that 639 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:11,200 passed last year um or maybe it was two 640 00:41:11,200 --> 00:41:13,680 years now. Um there is also a study that 641 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:15,599 will commence very shortly on on the 642 00:41:15,599 --> 00:41:17,760 impact fees with a an outside 643 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:19,520 consultant. 644 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:22,480 This these uh actual numbers the actual 645 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:25,760 increases per structure for the fire 646 00:41:25,760 --> 00:41:28,160 service etc etc will be detailed in the 647 00:41:28,160 --> 00:41:31,119 legislation. I will send that over to uh 648 00:41:31,119 --> 00:41:33,280 well Stephanie will send it out to uh 649 00:41:33,280 --> 00:41:34,800 the chairman and the members of the 650 00:41:34,800 --> 00:41:37,920 board as soon as we're ready to and um 651 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:39,920 once it is introduced to council it will 652 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:42,319 then revert to the planning board. Uh 653 00:41:42,319 --> 00:41:44,560 planning board must approve any land use 654 00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:47,680 type um legislation. 655 00:41:47,680 --> 00:41:50,160 That'll take about um a month or so to 656 00:41:50,160 --> 00:41:51,760 get through the planning board. Then 657 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:54,400 back to council for a vote. Um, I'm sure 658 00:41:54,400 --> 00:41:55,920 we're going to have significant uh 659 00:41:55,920 --> 00:41:58,079 public input on this. Uh, but we will 660 00:41:58,079 --> 00:42:00,160 keep you posted. Thank you. 661 00:42:00,160 --> 00:42:03,280 >> Okay. And I apologize. Kenny did make me 662 00:42:03,280 --> 00:42:05,359 aware of this last week and I failed to 663 00:42:05,359 --> 00:42:07,359 let anybody know. So, thanks for 664 00:42:07,359 --> 00:42:10,319 remembering that. Um, 665 00:42:10,319 --> 00:42:12,480 I would assume that the legislation in 666 00:42:12,480 --> 00:42:15,440 Dover on the permit fee increases never 667 00:42:15,440 --> 00:42:18,800 saw the light of day. 668 00:42:18,800 --> 00:42:20,240 >> So, that will have to be in Jan the 669 00:42:20,240 --> 00:42:22,880 January session. We will need support 670 00:42:22,880 --> 00:42:25,440 from you all uh here in Newcastle County 671 00:42:25,440 --> 00:42:26,640 Fire Service and the fire and animals 672 00:42:26,640 --> 00:42:29,359 advisory board. Um we do have a 673 00:42:29,359 --> 00:42:30,960 potential sponsor here in Newcastle 674 00:42:30,960 --> 00:42:34,319 County, a senator. So u yes yes u but we 675 00:42:34,319 --> 00:42:35,760 have to wait till January. 676 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:39,119 >> Okay. Thank you. Any other public 677 00:42:39,119 --> 00:42:45,430 comment? 678 00:42:45,440 --> 00:42:48,640 » Chief Snider 679 00:42:48,640 --> 00:42:50,160 just following up from February. Is 680 00:42:50,160 --> 00:42:54,720 there any any further discussion on uh 681 00:42:54,720 --> 00:42:56,079 assistance with recruitment and 682 00:42:56,079 --> 00:43:03,190 retention with the uh funding request? 683 00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:05,520 » Um 684 00:43:05,520 --> 00:43:08,000 now can can you can you lighten this a 685 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:10,160 little bit? 686 00:43:10,160 --> 00:43:12,560 >> Yeah, I brought up in February's meeting 687 00:43:12,560 --> 00:43:14,240 that it seems like a lot of the push for 688 00:43:14,240 --> 00:43:15,920 funding is going towards staff, but 689 00:43:15,920 --> 00:43:17,599 there needs to be some concentration on 690 00:43:17,599 --> 00:43:19,839 volunteer retention. Some of the 691 00:43:19,839 --> 00:43:21,440 examples that were provided were like 692 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:24,319 discounts on property taxes or something 693 00:43:24,319 --> 00:43:27,119 to help entice our volunteers to stay or 694 00:43:27,119 --> 00:43:31,030 get a little bit more active. 695 00:43:31,040 --> 00:43:34,880 » I see that. Hold on. I'm I I absolutely 696 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:36,560 don't doubt you were chief. I'm looking 697 00:43:36,560 --> 00:43:38,720 to see 698 00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:44,150 um 699 00:43:44,160 --> 00:43:48,079 so I can give you a reason why we're all 700 00:43:48,079 --> 00:43:50,480 sitting here with our brows furrowed 701 00:43:50,480 --> 00:43:53,680 when you brought up something. Uh, I do 702 00:43:53,680 --> 00:44:01,190 see a note here on the um 703 00:44:01,200 --> 00:44:03,920 on the meeting from February 704 00:44:03,920 --> 00:44:06,480 uh about recruitment and retention and 705 00:44:06,480 --> 00:44:09,680 are you suggesting that we include 706 00:44:09,680 --> 00:44:12,240 something in our county budget request 707 00:44:12,240 --> 00:44:15,760 on that or just overall? 708 00:44:15,760 --> 00:44:15,920 I 709 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:17,280 >> think it might have to be a combination 710 00:44:17,280 --> 00:44:19,359 of both. 711 00:44:19,359 --> 00:44:22,160 >> Okay. All right. 712 00:44:22,160 --> 00:44:23,839 Um, 713 00:44:23,839 --> 00:44:26,160 as you probably remember from the last 714 00:44:26,160 --> 00:44:29,119 couple of meetings, um, fire service and 715 00:44:29,119 --> 00:44:31,680 county association, 716 00:44:31,680 --> 00:44:37,599 we are, um, will meet in September, 717 00:44:37,599 --> 00:44:41,839 um, and review two proposals for our 718 00:44:41,839 --> 00:44:43,359 FY28 719 00:44:43,359 --> 00:44:46,240 budget that we are researching at this 720 00:44:46,240 --> 00:44:48,800 time. We're going to decide on one and 721 00:44:48,800 --> 00:44:50,640 then present it to the presidents and 722 00:44:50,640 --> 00:44:54,480 chiefs. Um, and we will have this 723 00:44:54,480 --> 00:44:57,200 discussion at that time. We will also 724 00:44:57,200 --> 00:45:00,400 include this in our discussion with the 725 00:45:00,400 --> 00:45:02,800 uh alternative funding committee that 726 00:45:02,800 --> 00:45:06,720 the DVFA has set up with three members 727 00:45:06,720 --> 00:45:09,599 from uh each county 728 00:45:09,599 --> 00:45:13,440 um trying to uh 729 00:45:13,440 --> 00:45:15,200 coordinate 730 00:45:15,200 --> 00:45:18,240 the uh state budget request with needs 731 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:20,640 from each of the counties. 732 00:45:20,640 --> 00:45:22,880 And um thank you for reminding us 733 00:45:22,880 --> 00:45:25,359 because uh 734 00:45:25,359 --> 00:45:26,880 that slipped through the cracks and it 735 00:45:26,880 --> 00:45:31,190 shouldn't have. I apologize. 736 00:45:31,200 --> 00:45:32,240 Anyone else? 737 00:45:32,240 --> 00:45:33,680 >> It'll it'll reflect on your next 738 00:45:33,680 --> 00:45:35,119 evaluation. That's fine. 739 00:45:35,119 --> 00:45:39,270 >> I appreciate that, sir. [laughter] 740 00:45:39,280 --> 00:45:43,920 Anyone else public comment? 741 00:45:43,920 --> 00:45:45,520 Any representatives have anything 742 00:45:45,520 --> 00:45:48,400 further? 743 00:45:48,400 --> 00:45:50,880 Miss Lauren, do you have anything? Yes, 744 00:45:50,880 --> 00:45:51,680 sir. 745 00:45:51,680 --> 00:45:52,640 >> Hey. Um 746 00:45:52,640 --> 00:45:55,280 >> Oh, I actually I'm sorry. I do. The next 747 00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:57,680 meeting is September 17th, which is 748 00:45:57,680 --> 00:45:59,359 conference. 749 00:45:59,359 --> 00:46:01,200 Are we still Will you guys be back? Will 750 00:46:01,200 --> 00:46:01,440 you 751 00:46:01,440 --> 00:46:02,880 >> say the same thing? 752 00:46:02,880 --> 00:46:06,560 >> I will uh confer with the board members 753 00:46:06,560 --> 00:46:09,119 and make a decision. 754 00:46:09,119 --> 00:46:11,359 >> Um I know I'll be back. I'm coming back 755 00:46:11,359 --> 00:46:14,480 on Thursday. So, 756 00:46:14,480 --> 00:46:20,480 >> yeah. I I I'll see. I'm not a fan of clo not having 757 00:46:20,480 --> 00:46:22,480 meetings, but we'll see. We'll see who's 758 00:46:22,480 --> 00:46:23,680 going to be available. 759 00:46:23,680 --> 00:46:24,720 >> Yeah, I'll be here. So, 760 00:46:24,720 --> 00:46:26,720 >> and we'll get it out. Yeah. 761 00:46:26,720 --> 00:46:29,680 >> Thank you. Okay, we're going to adjourn 762 00:46:29,680 --> 00:46:31,839 the meeting. And I want to say in 33 763 00:46:31,839 --> 00:46:34,950 minutes, 764 00:46:34,960 --> 00:46:37,440 » that's never my goal, by the way. Never 765 00:46:37,440 --> 00:46:42,870 my goal. 766 00:46:42,880 --> 00:46:45,040 Thank