Consent Items
Minutes of the Last Meeting
Held 21 June, 2022
Submitted by Mike Crabill
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Don Black. Members of the Board in attendance were Don Black, Dan Gower, Lou Henson, Mike Crabill, Bill Long and Scott Olguin. Also in attendance was Mary Lopez with the SB-VFD Auxiliary.
There being no prepared agenda, consent items were bypassed.
Old Business
Bill Long said that the Washer and Dryer at Station 2 have been hooked up and tested.
The water tank at Station 2 is waiting for the electrical contractor.
ESD proposal goes before County Commissioners for public comment on July 11.
The City of SRB has offered the VFD a trailer, it is ours for the asking.
New Business
Don Black informed the Board that he would be making a Motion at the next meeting to approve the proposed SOG’s and SOP’s as written by the Chief.
Boat Towing call was discussed. Need SOG to cover situations like this.
There was a discussion about whether or not First responders needed Emergency Lights on their vehicles, even on the Beach.
Meeting adjourned at 1920.
Treasurer’s Report
Submitted by Lou Henson, Board Treasurer
Revenue Thru June 2022
| Source | Income | Expenses | Net | Projected | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total for FY 2022 | $148,437 | $20,369 | $128,068 | $159,950 | $31,882 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,868 | $0 | $3,868 | $3,750 | $118 |
| Donations | $1,525 | $0 | $1,525 | $6,100 | $4,575 |
| Memorials and Bequests | $8,725 | $0 | $8,725 | $0 | $8,725 |
| Giving Campaign | $67,307 | $0 | $67,307 | $74,300 | $6,993 |
| Golf Tournament | $36,811 | $13,048 | $23,763 | $20,900 | $2,863 |
| Memorial Day BBQ | $21,674 | $6,038 | $15,636 | $10,900 | $4,736 |
| Sip and Stroll | $280 | $1,283 | $1,003 | $13,800 | $14,803 |
| Bass Tournament | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,800 | $17,800 |
| Llano County Support | $8,000 | $0 | $8,000 | $9,300 | $1,300 |
| TFS Rural VFD Insurance and Training | $248 | $0 | $248 | $3,100 | $2,852 |
Operating Budget Thru June 2022
| Budget Category | Actual | Budget | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for FY 2022 | $18,225 | $71,300 | $53,075 |
| Administrative | $3,465 | $5,500 | $2,035 |
| Communication | $1,300 | $4,500 | $3,200 |
| EMS and FRO | $1,434 | $5,500 | $4,066 |
| Responder Gear | $357 | $6,500 | $6,143 |
| Apparatus | $2,999 | $16,000 | $13,001 |
| Fuel | $1,710 | $3,000 | $1,290 |
| General Maintenance | $2,154 | $9,000 | $6,846 |
| Insurance | $1,095 | $10,300 | $9,205 |
| Training | $1,122 | $5,000 | $3,878 |
| Utilities | $2,590 | $6,000 | $3,410 |
Capital Budget Thru June 2022
| Item | Projected | Actual | Grant | Awarded | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total For FY 2022 | $239,215 | $193,357 | $101,402 | $81,402 | $115,955 |
| SCBA (2021 ) | $97,000 | $107,051 | $81,402 | $81,402 | $25,649 |
| Responder Gear (2021) | $40,000 | $49715 | $20,000 | $0 | $49,715 |
| Air Fill System (2021) | $15,460 | $15,688 | $0 | $0 | $15,688 |
| Water Tank Station Two | $25,000 | $12,618 | $0 | $0 | $12,618 |
| Portable Radios | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucas Device | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Water Supply Trailer | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hurst Ram | $7,215 | $8,285 | $0 | $0 | $8,285 |
Cash Flow June 2022
| Item | Actual | Totals |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Checking Account Balance | $439,870 | |
| Income | $6,612 | |
| Expenses | $30,117 | |
| Ending Checking Account Balance | $416,365 | |
| Certificates of Deposit. | $54,349 | |
| Auxiliary Checking Account | $15,643 | |
| Total Cash Assets 31 January, 2022 | $486,357 |
Chief’s Report
Submitted by Dan Gower
Medical Calls to date – 68
Fire Calls to date – 20
ESD petition will be on the November Ballot – plans underway for campaign of information to the voters.
Fire Boat back in service – new lights and antennae installed by Jim Miiller.
Training lag during summer months due to heat and absentees – tasks to be trained included in SOP/SOG guide.
SOP/SOG guide is 90% complete for Draft #1 – feedback has been minimal.
All new bunker/rescue gear on hand except for mis-sized bunker pants.
Two new SCBA masks purchased to complete the SCBA mounted on Brush One and Brush Two.
New water tank still incomplete – missing pump and valves.
Auxiliary Report
Submitted by Mary Lopez
No report submitted.
Grant Report
Submitted by Bill Daly
Texas A&M Forest Service
PPE Grant – Reimbursement paperwork was submitted & processed June 22. Expect to receive payment 30 – 45 days from processing.
Firehouse Subs
Received notice July 5 our wildland gear grant application was not funded. Since wildland gear was already purchased to have for summer wildfire season it was decided not to resubmit.
Old Business
Procedures and Guidelines
Submitted by Don Black
Discuss and take action on approval of SOP/SOG documents prepared by Chief Gower.
New Business
None at this time.