Sedona AZ (January 16, 2013) – The agenda for the Sedona Fire District Regular Board Meeting for Janaury 2013 is as follows:

Sedona Fire District Regular Board Meeting

Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 3:30 PM

~ AGENDA ~

Pursuant to ARS §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to members of the SFD Governing Board and to the public that the Governing Board will meet for its Regular Board meeting on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 beginning with an Executive Session at 3:30 PM and Public Session to immediately follow, in the Multipurpose Room of Station #1. Members of the Governing Board and legal counsel may attend either in person or by telephone conference call.

During this meeting, Board Members may ask questions about, discuss, consider, approve, and/or take possible action on any listed Agenda item and any variable related thereto unless specifically otherwise indicated (such as under Public Forum). SFD may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, on any agenda item pursuant to ARS §38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice with the Fire District Attorney on the matter(s) set forth in the agenda.

All Agenda items are set for possible action.

Public Input: Citizens may make oral comments on specific Agenda items or on any topic relevant to District business during the public forum. Citizens who wish to speak should complete a Request to Address form, indicating the topic they intend to address. Citizens may also submit written comments of any length to the Fire Board. Notice: Public comment is encouraged, but it is important that everyone demonstrate the appropriate decorum, courtesy and respect during the meeting. Please treat your fellow citizens with courtesy. Outbursts, interruptions, and personal attacks will not be tolerated.

I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION.

A. Vote to go into Executive Session relating to the following items pursuant to:

1. ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) Legal Advice; and ARS 38-431.03(A)(4) Instruction to Attorney – Lowell Johnson Complaint.

2. ARS §38-431.03 (A)(5) – Instruction of Designated Representatives Concerning Negotiations with Employee Organizations: Meet and Confer Update – Memorandums of Understanding with ASEA and IAFF.

3. ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel Matters; and ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) – Annual Performance Evaluation of Fire Chief Kris Kazian; Review of Fire Chief Contract.

III. RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC SESSION.

A. Salute to the Flag of the United States of America and Moment of Silence to Honor all American Men and Women in Service to Our Country, Firefighters, and Police Officers.

B. Discussion/Possible Action: Follow-Up for Executive Session Items:

1. Lowell Johnson Complaint.

2. Meet and Confer – Memorandums of Understanding with Employee Groups.

3. Annual Performance Evaluation: Fire Chief Kris Kazian; Review of Fire Chief Contract.

IV. RECOGNITION/PRESENTATION: ASSISTANT CHIEF TERRY KELLER’S RETIREMENT.

V. BADGEPINNING CEREMONY FOR PROMOTIONS:

A. Division Chief Buzz Lechowski.

B. Battalion Chief Dave Cochrane.

VI. PUBLIC FORUM.

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Speakers are limited to a three-minute oral presentation and may submit written comments of any length for Board files. Board Members may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the Agenda. Therefore, pursuant to ARS 38-431.01(G), Board action taken as a result of public comment is limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

A. Public Comments.

B. Executive Staff Response to Public Comments.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA.

A. Consent Agenda – Discussion/Possible Action:

1. December 19, 2012 SFD Public Budget Workshop and Regular Business Meeting Minutes.

VIII. BUSINESS.

A. Monthly Staff Report – Fire Chief Kris Kazian.

1. Call Summary for December and Year to Date.

2. Calls by Still District Summary for December and Year to Date.

3. Emergency Response Times Summary for December and Year to Date.

4. Regional Communications Center Dispatch Activity for December and Year to Date.

5. Special/Significant Activities and Incidents.

6. Correspondence/Thank You Letters to SFD.

B. Items from Staff:

1. December 2012 Financial Report.

2. Discussion/Possible Action: Financial Audit Presentation of FY 2012 by Walker & Armstrong.

3. Discussion/Possible Action:

a. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Black Canyon City Fire District for SFD to Provide Ambulance Billing Services;

b. Consent and Waiver regarding the above referenced IGA.

4. Discussion/Possible Action: Fiscal Year 2014 Budget – Cost of Living Adjustment.

5. Discussion/Possible Action: Career/Reserve Firefighter Testing/Hiring Process.

a. Update of Testing Process.

b. Current Hiring Consideration for a Third Firefighter – Two Currently Budgeted: One in FY 2013 and One for the Vacancy Created by Move-Ups Upon Chief Keller’s Retirement; and a Third Firefighter Hire Originally Proposed for FY 2014.

6. Update: Station #6 Architectural Planning Process / LEA Architects.

7. Update: SFD Ladder Truck Repair Reimbursement.

8. Update: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Sedona to Utilize Overflow Parking for the Public at Station 4. (From 12/19/12 Meeting)

C. Item from Board Chairman Ty Montgomery:

1. Monthly Update: Fees for Legal Services Provided to SFD.

IX. FIRE MARSHAL’S SAFETY MESSAGE.

X. ADJOURNMENT.

Corrie Cooperman, Clerk of the Board

SFD Multipurpose Room is accessible to the handicapped. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, those with special needs, such as large print or other reasonable accommodations, may request them through SFD Executive Assistant at 928-282-6800.

Posted by: Tricia Greer Date: 1/16/13 Time: 1:30 PM