Hillsboro Fire Protection District

Meeting Opening

Call to Order

The regular monthly Board of Directors meeting of the Hillsboro Fire Protection District was called to order at 7:00 PM at via Zoom and Youtube Live, 120 Fifth Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050. Present were President Gary Boyer, Treasurer Matt Woods, and Secretary Marcy Wokurka as well as Fire Chief Brian Gaudet and Deputy Chief Jason Darian. Director Gary Boyer will “Chair” the meeting and he announced that a quorum was present. Fire Chief Brian Gaudet recorded the minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Addition or Deletions

Director Gary Boyer asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Director Boyer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried without objection

Approval of Minutes

May 13th, 2020 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

Financial Report

Previous Months Financial Report

Approval of Ordinance for Disbursements and Paying of the Bills

Fire Marshal's Report

Monthly Fire Marshal's Report

Fire Chief Brian Gaudet presented the Board of Directors with the May 2020 Fire Marshals Report to the Board of Directors

May 2020 Fire Marshal's Report

Building Permits

Permits Issued -  0

Fees Charged -  0

Fees Collected - 0

Firework Stand Permits

Permits Issued - 2

Fees Charged - $3,700.00

Fees Collected - $3,700.00

Total Fire Marshals Office Collection May 2020 - $3,700.00

Fire Chief's Report

Previous Month's Alarm Report

For the month of May, Chief Gaudet reported the district ran 92 calls. It was a busy month.

Written Chief's Report

Chief Gaudet discussed the written report attached to the official minutes and gave an update on district activities. Director Woods asked for an updated on the truck and Deputy Chief Darian stated everything is still on track. Chief Gaudet discussed with the Board the training of Firefighter Stephanie Jackson to help with payroll and accounting. Chief Gaudet wanted a 3rd layer incase the Chief and Deputy Chief both get injured or sick at the same time. The Board of Directors were in favor. 

COVID-19 Update

Chief Gaudet discussed the attached COVID-19 Report. Chief Gaudet stated things with COVID have really slowed down and we are hoping the worst is passed us. Chief Gaudet is recommending not to extend the Fire District State of Emergency. The Directors were in favor of not extending the State of Emergency. 

Communications

None

Old Business

Tax Increase Update

The Chief and Board discussed the failure of the tax increase. Obviously COVID and civil unrest played a huge role in the failure of the measure. Voter turnout was extremely low for our area. After a long discussion is was determined to wait and see what happens with society over the remainder of this year prior to making any decisions moving forward. 

Predesign Project

Chief Gaudet reported that although the tax increase failed, the pre-design project has been very helpful for future planning. There should be a presentation

Rescue Boat Update

Chief Gaudet reported that crews have been training on the inflatable boat. The Jon Boat was ordered and should hopefully be here any time now. Chief Gaudet is hoping both boats will be in service by the middle of July..

New Business

UTV Purchase

Swearing in of Firefighter Alex Darian

A ceremony was held to swear in Firefighter Alex Darian with the Board, Chief's and his family.

Closed Executive Session

None

Adjournment

Being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, Director Boyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M. The motion carried without objection