NORTH BANNOCK FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NBFD Fire Station – 444 E. Chubbuck Road

November 9, 2023 @ 5:30pm

1. OPEN MEETING - Commissioner Shell opened the meeting at 5:32pm.

2. ROLL CALL - Commissioner Curtis, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Shell, Fire Chief Curtis, Assistant Chief Timbana, Board Secretary Millar, Firefighter Sam Ward.

3. ACTION ITEMS

   1. Approval of agenda - The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

   2. Approval of minutes of October 12, 2023 Regular Meeting - The motion to approve the minutes from October 12, 2023 Regular Meeting has been postponed until the next Regular Meeting for further review.

   3. Approval of minutes of October 27, 2023 Special Meeting - The motion to approve the minutes from October 27, 2023 Special Meeting has been postponed until the next Regular Meeting for further review.

4. TREASURER’S REPORT & ACTION ITEMS

   1. Bank Account Statement Balances

      1. Idaho Central Credit Union

         1. Savings - $40,158.15

         2. Checking - $675,779.07

      2. Connections Credit Union

         1. Savings - $25.00

         2. Checking - $0.00

   2. Approval of Monies Received - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the monies received. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total Monies Received - $34,039.87

   3. Authorization of Payment of Fire District Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of fire district invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire District Invoices - $1,645.92

   4. Authorization of Payment of Fire Department Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of fire department invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire Department Invoices - $2,981.81

   5. Approval of Auto-Pay Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis  and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the auto-pay invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Auto-Pay Invoices - $930.02

   6. Approval of Credit Card Charges - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the credit card charges. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Credit Card Charges - $3,759.43

5. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT

   1. In the month of October we had five calls for service.

      1. One Medical Assist

      2. Four Fire Responses

   2. We have 22 volunteer members, two of whom are new recruits.

   3. Public Relations: The Car, Truck, Jeep Show & Car Stereo Competition and Portneuf District Library Trunk-or-Treat events were thoroughly successful. We are prepared for the Christmas in the Night Time Skies event. The Tyhee Elementary Pre-Plan will be held 11/11/2023.

   4. EMS: Discussion to get EMS1 equipped and sent home with an EMT for faster response time. Word was received that there are plans to put an ambulance in Chubbuck within the next year.

   5. Radio microphones should be received within the next month.

   6. A burn house was acquired on 13454 N. Hawthorne Rd for training use lasting approximately 4-6 weeks.

   7. The International water truck has been winterized and is at Spartan Steel for customization.

   8. Discussion to convert from the Spotted Dog system to I-Spy. 

6. TRAINING REPORT

   1. In October we conducted BLS CPR and First Aid with AED and NARCAN modules. There were 8 attendees.

   2. Continuing water supply operations, cistern pump operations.

7. FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

   1. Association has been having trouble with participation in the past few months. The first meeting within five to six months was held 11/08/2023. Looking into reconstructing the association due to damage from the previous leadership. Hoping to build trust and responsibility.

   2. Discussion regarding resolving a divide between the association and department administration. Will work to bolster purpose in the association. Discussion to update bylaws. 

   3. The association is still planning a Christmas party and awards banquet.

8. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS

   1. Board Responsibilities

      1. Treasurer Responsibilities: Discussion of adding an appointed treasurer.

   2. Meeting with Fort Hall’s Fire Chief

      1. Discussion to get a document together for Mel Timbana’s employment as Assistant Fire Chief.

   3. Awards Banquet

      1. Commissioner Johnson spoke with Captain Farnsworth. The association is putting together the awards banquet to be held in conjunction with the Christmas party.

      2. Commissioner Johnson suggested having the banquet here at the station. The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to endorse the association for the awards banquet up to the amount of $1,000. The motion passed unanimously. 

      3. Suggestion was made to hold the banquet at the Lions’ Club Clubhouse.

   4. New Building Update

      1. Morton Buildings remains difficult to get in contact with. Commissioner Johnson will follow up.

      2. Commissioner Johnson met with Sean Brown for an estimate to add on to Station 1.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to convene in executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 to consider personnel matters [Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)]. The motion passed unanimously.

   1. Executive session opened at 6:58pm.

   2. Executive session adjourned at 7:17pm and the regular session resumed.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT - No one from the public was present to comment.

11. NEW BUSINESS - There was no new business to report.

12. ADJOURNMENT

    1. The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

    2. The meeting adjourned at 7:19pm.