Portal Rescue Board Meeting Minutes for 2014
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MINUTES
Portal Rescue Inc. Board Meeting
Monday, October 6, 2014
6:30 pm in Portal Rescue Classroom
All community members and active Portal Rescue members are encouraged to attend
1.0 Call to Order at 6:30 by President Jerry Racicot. Harold Farmer not present.
2.0 Adoption of Agenda with change of Communications, RCO updates from new business to old business. Motion by Jackie Lewis, seconded by Bill Wilbur. Passed.
3.0 Acceptance of minutes of July 16, 2014, Board meeting as recorded. Motion by Bill Wilbur, seconded by Rick Beno. Passed.
4.0 Reports
4.1 President: Jerry Racicot
Community members have been asking why we don’t respond to all calls. Chiefs are developing an action plan to avoid missed calls. We need more volunteer EMTs and firefighters so we can try to make sure someone is available when a call comes in.
4.2 Treasurer’s Report: Rick Beno
Year to date income is $20,473. The donation drive has just begun and has already brought in $3,794. Year to date expenses are $30,605. Vehicle operations and insurance account for the majority of the $3,457.59 September expenses.
A $25,000 CD matured and has been placed in the checking account for now. CDs and savings accounts are paying minimal interest but options are being looked into.
4.3 Fire Chief: David Newton
Since July 16th
Operations: none.
Training: Training in July was poorly attended. Training in August was well attended. Training
on Sept 20th was cancelled because many (including myself) could not get out.
Vehicles: Tender 7 got a new battery. Brush 5 had the parking brake fixed – thanks to Lee Dyal and Lance Shultis. White Brush 6 is still drivable. 300 gallons of diesel was delivered on Oct 1 at a cost of $1167 ($3.89/gal)
Grants: Our VFA grant has ended and I have applied for reimbursement of $1097.
FCC License: Was granted on July 21st and expires in August 2024.
It is my intent to add all the firefighters to the Firebar phone list and I will be contacting each of them to arrange that.
4.4 EMS Chief: Jackie Lewis
There have been 7 EMT calls since last Board meeting.
Training: 3 EMTs attended the August meeting and 7 attended the September meeting.
Jerry Racicot and Jackie Lewis certified for King Airway intubation. All EMTs need to attend an airway lab in order to recertify now. Information has been sent to all EMTs about three more airway labs that are being offered in the next two months.
Calendar: October 18th is our next EMT meeting. We will review standing orders.
October 23rd – San Simon School Bus Evacuation Drill. Currently, Joe Meenach and Jackie Lewis will attend. We need more members to attend. Noon to 2:30pm.
October 25th – Oktoberfest. We will try to have Rescue 4 there with at least 1 EMT. Many of the EMTs are already involved in the activities with Sew What.
November 19th – Chiefs’ meeting and Thanksgiving lunch. All EMTs, firefighters and Board members are encouraged to assist and attend. If you can help cook, set up or clean up please contact Chris Wilbur at 558-5858.
5 Old Business:
5.3 Communications, RCO updates.
Radio Communication Operator (RCO) handbooks were given to Jerry Racicot and David Schurian (all other Board members present have one). Susanne will be asked to coordinate a training session. Bill Wilbur is going to verify phone numbers in the additional resources pages. We will update handbooks prior to the training. New RCOs are needed. If you would like to participate please contact David Newton at 558-1155 or Jackie Lewis at 558-2287.
6.0 New Business
6.1 Deposit of Portal Rescue funds into CD at new bank.
An internet bank was located that would accept business accounts. A $25,000 minimum is required to purchase a 5 year CD with a 2.3% interest rate. Board members discussed the risks and determined that this was not an acceptable option. The motion is tabled and will be brought forth if another option comes available.
6.2 Appointment of new person to handle Portal Rescue contracts.
Tabled
7.0 For the Good of the Order
The 2015 calendar Women of Portal, Rodeo and Paradise is available for purchase. Vicki will have copies for sale at Oktoberfest. All proceeds go to Portal Rescue. Thank you, Rick and Vicki Beno for working on this project.
Alice Newton’s photo book of the Chiricahuas will also be available to purchase at Oktoberfest. All proceeds go to Portal Rescue and are earmarked for Wilderness EMT Training. Thank you, Alice.
JoAnn Julian will be at Oktoberfest with documents and the computer to update the locator book.
8.0 Motion to adjourn by David Schurian, seconded by Bill Wilbur. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
Minutes submitted by Jackie Lewis.
MINUTES
PORTAL RESCUE INC., BOARD MEETING
Wednesday July 16th, 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Portal Rescue Classroom
1.0 Call to Order
Bill Wilbur called the meeting to order at 6.35 p.m. Five Board members were present.
2.0 Adoption of Agenda
The published agenda was adopted, with the inclusion of item 5.7 in the Treasurer’s Report. Motion proposed by Rick Beno, seconded by Jackie Lewis, carried unanimously.
3.0 Acceptance/Correction of Minutes
The minutes of the May 21st meeting were accepted. Motion proposed by David Newton, seconded by Rick Beno, carried unanimously.
4.0 Reports
4.1 President: Jerry Racicot
Because the President was unable to attend, his report was deferred to the next meeting.
4.2 Treasurer: Rick Beno
Rick Beno reviewed income and expenses to date.
Revenue: $0 grants; $8,198.88 donations; $6,940.04 fundraising; $507.43 interest income; $219 rent; $0 fire income; $150 misc. revenues.
Total: $16,015.35
Expenses: $516.23 office supplies; $678.69 chiefs’ meeting; $330.88 EMS supplies; $1,455.60 EMS training; $1,538.82 EMS equipment; $1,418.93 fire supplies; $426.46 fire training; $0 fire pay; $1,887.41 vehicle operations; $1,208 radio operations; $9,789 insurance; $304.63 structure maintenance; $250 dues; $289.03 fund-raising expenses; $1,519.11 utilities; $507.43 Rainy Day account; $0 miscellaneous expenses.
Total $22,120.22
Summary of Assets: Currently, our investments consist of $66,119.25 (Edward Jones), $60,671.12 (Credit Union) and we have $39,573.33 in checking. Including petty cash and earned interest, our assets total $166,443.70.
Workers’ Compensation:
Although our insurance brokers (All Workers Compensation) had quoted a highly competitive rate to us, after we canceled our policy with CopperPoint the brokers immediately raised the quoted rates to an even higher level than CopperPoint. CopperPoint refused to take us back. We were then forced to get insurance from NCCI, a company which cannot refuse a policy; however, the rate they charged is slightly higher than that set by CopperPoint.
4.3 Fire Chief: David Newton
“Since May 21st.
Operations: Tiny wildfire off Portal Rd. on May 31.
Training: Training in June was well attended.
Vehicles: Brush 6: Dyal washed accumulated foam concentrate out of the vehicle bed and Beno greased the hose reel. Brush 5 is temporarily out of service while the parking brake is being replaced.
Building maintenance: June 21 – Walton and Newton cleaned out the gutters on the classroom.
Grants: Our VFA grant period was extended due to a delayed shipment of a shut-off valve from our supplier.
FCC License: In mid-June I asked Action Communications to renew our 10-year radio frequency license. They quickly submitted the renewal application and it is currently being processed by the FCC.”
4.4 EMS Chief: Jackie Lewis
“There have been five EMS calls since last meeting. We did not provide patient care at two of the calls; one had no patients, the other had Hidalgo County EMS on scene.
Seven EMTs attended training and the presentation by Dr. Ottman on June 18th. The July meeting was canceled due to the low number of EMTs available to attend. Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 16th at 9 a.m.
Four EMTs are scheduled to attend the trauma conference at the end of July. The lodging budget will be over the approved amount by approximately $50 per night because of taxes and the required resort fee. Three rooms will be paid for. The total budget will be approximately $300 over approved rates for this conference. This increase has been discussed and authorized in the past, so I have not brought it to the Board for approval. The issue can be revisited if necessary.”
5.0 Old Business
5.1 Donation drive: Finding a person willing to train with and replace JoAnn Julian, who will retire from organizing the donation drive after this year.
Jackie reported that so far she had not found a replacement for JoAnn but JoAnn would be available this year.
5.2 New brochures for donation drive due in October.
Jerry Racicot is waiting for proofs with the new design, which Bill will forward to Kerry (the printer). Jackie suggested that if we haven’t got a proof from the designer by August 1st, we’ll need another plan. (Last year five hundred brochures cost $115 plus shipping.)
5.3 Publication of air ambulance insurance plans.
The last helicopter flight leaving Portal cost nearly $50,000; however, three helicopter companies offer air ambulance insurance or membership plans to defray expenses. Portal Rescue does not get to choose which helicopter will be available for any given call. Please research all three plans and see which plans best fits your needs. Here is the contact information:
LIFELINE (based in Douglas) has a plan based on membership of the service. Members do not need medical insurance to join. Medicaid recipients are not eligible.
http://www.mtcmembership.com or 1-866-751-4515
1-866-751-4515
PHICARE (based in Safford) offers two membership plans: one for those with medical insurance, another for those without.
http://www.phicares.com/states/arizona/join.shtml or 1-888-435-97441-888-435-9744
LIFENET/OMNI ADVANTAGE, now known as LIFE SHIELD Alliance (based in Willcox) offers an insurance plan for those with medical insurance.
http://www.lifeshieldalliance.com or 1-855-896-90641-855-896-9064
5.4 Cost of new Portal Rescue members’ T-shirts.
Jackie Lewis reported that the consignment of new shirts will arrive by 27th August and will cost approximately $750 in total, part of which will be met by active members purchasing extra shirts.
5.5 Updating/creating RCO protocols terminology used during incidents.
This item was deferred till the next meeting.
5.6 Approval of March 19th, 2014 minutes.
David Newton proposed, and Rick Beno seconded, a motion to accept the attendance numbers as described in the minutes. The motion was carried unanimously.
5.7 Further comments on Workers’ Compensation insurance.
(See Treasurer’s Report above)
6.0 New Business
6.1 Cochise County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Cochise County wishes to obtain resolutions of support from the county communities by 8-1-14. Harold Farmer proposed and Jackie Lewis seconded a motion to support the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
6.2 Update Reimbursements to New Government Rates
Jackie Lewis proposed and David Newton seconded a motion to raise the accommodation and subsistence rates. The accommodation rate would be $86 per person per night, which amount could be increased at the Chief’s discretion, the Chief’s signature being required for increases. The daily rate for three meals would be $51 ($9 breakfast, $13 lunch, $29 dinner).
7.0 Addenda
8.0 For the Good of the Order
8.1 Art for Kids
Chiricahua Gallery thanked Portal Rescue for the use of the classroom for Art for Kids on 21st-23rd July.
8.2 Calendar
Vicki Beno has finished her 2015 calendar on The Women of Portal, which will be sold for $20 each, in aid of Portal Rescue. The calendar will be on sale for Oktoberfest.
9.0 Adjournment
Jackie Lewis, seconded by Rick Beno, proposed adjournment. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8.00 p.m.
MINUTES
PORTAL RESCUE INC., BOARD MEETING
Wednesday May 21st, 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Portal Rescue Classroom
1.0 Call to Order
Jerry Racicot called the meeting to order at 6.32 p.m.. All seven Board members were present.
2.0 Adoption of Agenda
The published agenda was adopted, with the addition of item 8.1. Motion proposed by Harold Farmer, seconded by Jackie Lewis and carried unanimously.
3.0 Acceptance/Correction of Minutes
Acceptance of the minutes of the March 19th meeting deferred to next meeting, pending details of the number of community members who attended. Jerry Racicot would look for the sign-in sheet.
4.0 Reports
President: Jerry Racicot
4.1 President’s report
The President had little to report. He was looking into ways of getting Douglas police to improve their communication with Portal Rescue, following receipt of a 911 call.
4.2 Treasurer: Rick Beno
Rick Beno reviewed income and expenses to date.
Revenue: $0 grants; $5,983.88 donations; $6,821.24 fundraising; $338.46 interest income; $119 rent; $0 fire income; $0 misc.
Total: $13,262.58
Expenses: $516.23 office supplies; $678.69 chiefs’ meeting; $227.54 EMS supplies; $697.38 EMS training; $1,538.82 EMS equipment; $1,180.03 fire supplies; $426.46 fire training; $0 fire pay; $1,358.21 vehicle operations; $1,046 radio operations; $4,396 insurance; $304.63 structure maintenance; $150 dues; $289.03 fund-raising expenses; $1,130.62 utilities; $338.46 Rainy Day account; $0 miscellaneous expenses.
Total $14,278.10
Summary of Assets: Currently, our investments consist of $66,101.35 (Edward Jones), $60,520.05 (Credit Union) and we have $44,662.68 in checking. Including petty cash and earned interest, our assets total $172,644.08
4.3 Fire Chief: David Newton
“Since March 19th
Operations: None.
Training: The March Wildland Refresher and May training were well attended, but April’s training was poorly attended.
Annual qualifications: Seven firefighters passed the Pack Test and six of them qualified as wildland firefighter type 2s, an increase from the two wildland firefighter 2s we had last year.
Equipment: A new 1000 gal. pumpkin has been placed on Brush 5. Three new line packs and some hose has been received. All these items are on our VFA grant.
It’s been quiet.”
4.4 EMS Chief: Jackie Lewis
There’ve been three calls since the last Board meeting.
Training was attended by five EMTs in April and six in May. Dr. Ottman will be in Portal in June.
Pat Owens and Chris Wilbur have retired from being EMTs. Pat served for eight years and Chris for two years.
The Southern Arizona Trauma Network Conference is at the end of July. The room rate before taxes and fees is $97 per night. The registration fee is $210 and, with two lunches and two dinners per person, the estimated cost is $600 per person. Portal Rescue will reimburse two nights at full cost, even though it will be over the government rate (which Portal Rescue has adopted). Members will not have to pay out of pocket expenses. Attendees must register by June 30th.
Repair of the water pump in Rescue 3 cost $529. Repair of the fuel sending unit in Rescue 4 will cost about $300-350 when we decide to have it done.
Jackie will be at the Friends of Cave Creek Canyon garden party with Rescue 4 on May 24th.
5.0 Old Business: none
6.0 New Business
6.1 Donation Drive: Replacement of organizer
JoAnn Julian is retiring as organizer of the donation drive after this year’s drive. Rick said that donations had increased dramatically as a result of JoAnn’s work. He hoped we could find someone to sustain the level of donations achieved under her leadership. JoAnn is willing to coach a potential replacement this year. The new organizer would need to be available August through October.
6.2 Donation Drive: New brochures
Jerry said that JoAnn had reminded us we needed to print and update more brochures by the end of August. Jerry would review the brochures. Further discussion of this item is deferred till the next meeting.
6.3 RCO Protocols
Dave Schurian suggested getting some form of written instruction as a resource for RCOs (radio control operators). Jerry said we did have a manual but it needed to be updated and so did the procedures for communications between firefighters, EMTs and RCO operators. Susanne, David Newton and Jackie would review the manual to determine what changes and/or additions were necessary. Jerry would review and update the list of firefighters’ telephone numbers. Jerry said he and Susanne would set new training dates for RCOs.
6.4 Cost of New Portal Rescue T-shirts
Jerry displayed a newly designed logo for the T-shirts. He has asked for a more durable shirt than those in the last batch. The cost of new shirts for EMTs and firefighters would be about $750 plus tax for 48 pieces and an extra $2 per EMT badge for those shirts worn by EMTs. Jerry, seconded by David, proposed that we give one short-sleeved shirt to each firefighter/EMT and that firefighters/EMTs pay for any extra ones. The motion was carried unanimously.
6.5 Publication of Air Ambulance Insurance plans
The last helicopter flight leaving Portal cost nearly $50,000; however, three helicopter companies offer air ambulance insurance or membership plans to defray expenses. Portal Rescue does not get to choose which helicopter will be available for any given call. Please research all three plans and see which plans best fits your needs. Here is the contact information:
LIFELINE (based in Douglas) has a plan based on membership of the service. Members do not need medical insurance to join. Medicaid recipients are not eligible.
http://www.mtcmembership.com or 1-866-751-45151-866-751-4515
PHICARE (based in Safford) offers two plans: one for those with medical insurance, another for those without.
http://www.phicares.com/states/arizona/join.shtml or 1-888-435-97441-888-435-9744
LIFENET/OMNI ADVANTAGE, now known as LIFE SHIELD Alliance (based in Willcox)
offers a plan for those with medical insurance.
http://www.lifeshieldalliance.com or 1-855-896-90641-855-896-9064
6.6 Workmen’s Compensation (WC) Insurance: Hypothetical wages
Rick informed us that he had been told the following by CopperPoint Mutual, our WC insurer: Arizona law requires firefighters and EMTs to have WC insurance. For WC purposes, workmen must be considered wage earners (even if they are actually unpaid volunteers). The state assigns “employees” (i.e. firefighters and EMTs) a hypothetical minimum wage of $4800 per annum, for which the annual premium is about $70 each, and assigns “officers” a hypothetical minimum wage of $52,000 per annum, for which the premium is $750 each.
The office-bearers in Portal Rescue (i.e. President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) are considered “officers” for WC purposes. They can reject coverage as officers unless they are also firefighters or EMTs. Thus Jerry and Rick cannot reject coverage but Bill and Harold can (and have). Worse, Jerry and Rick are required to pay for coverage on the “officer” scale, rather than the “employee” scale. Alternatively, they could resign either as “employees” or as “officers”.
Premiums are due at the end of June.
After much discussion, the Board did not think it could find a way to avoid these higher rates within the next month. As an interim measure—and a means of retaining Jerry and Rick as both officers and employees, Harold, seconded by Bill, proposed paying the higher premium for them for the next year. The motion was carried unanimously.
6.7 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance: Coverage of Board members
This was treated under the previous item.
7.0 Addenda
8.0 For the Good of the Order
8.1 VTC Communications update—dropped calls
Jackie advised anyone who cannot make a call from Portal to complain to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). People who experience difficulties in receiving calls to Portal, should ask their callers to contact the FCC. In each case, details of the call will be required: http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
For problems with 911 calls, contact the Cochise County communications officer.
8.2 Plaque
The plaque has been inscribed and replaced. Bill Wilbur reported that the jeweller did not charge us because he had been a pupil of the nominee, E. “Boots” Deiss.
8.3 Arizona Corporations Commission website—
David Newton reminded us the list of office-bearers needed to be updated. Harold agreed to do it.
9.0 Adjournment
Dave Schurian, seconded by Bill Wilbur, proposed adjournment. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8.30 p.m..
MINUTES
PORTAL RESCUE INC., BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Portal Rescue Classroom
1.0 Call to Order
Jackie Lewis called the meeting to order at 6.37 p.m.. Six board and four community members were present.
2.0 Adoption of Agenda
The published agenda was adopted, with the addition of items 5.2, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3. Motion proposed by Bill Wilbur, seconded by Jackie Lewis and carried unanimously.
Rick Beno, seconded by Bill Wilbur, moved to take items 6.3 and 8.1-3 first. Motion carried unanimously.
3.0 Acceptance/Correction of Minutes
Jackie Lewis moved, seconded by Reed Peters, to accept the minutes of the December 18th, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
4.0 Reports
President: Jerry Racicot
The President wasn’t able to attend the meeting and deferred his report.
4.2 Treasurer: Rick Beno
Rick reviewed income and expenses up to end of 2013.
Revenue: $2,600 grants; $38,662.62 donations; $7,444 fundraising; Interest income $948.48; rent $575; fire income $1623,62; misc. $125.98.
Total: $51,979.70
Expenses: $957.11 office supplies; $2,067.33 EMS supplies; $3,973.38 EMS training; $5,785.37 EMS equipment; $5,735.92 fire supplies; $1,444.97 fire training; $550 fire pay from Enterprise fire; $3,802.17 vehicle operations; $1,079.76 for radio operations; $8,474 insurance; $1569.51 structure maintenance; $110 dues; $1212.59 fund-raising expenses; $2,529.28 utilities; $948.48 Rainy Day account; $676.40 misc. expenses.
Total $40,906.27
Summary of Assets: Currently, our investments consist of $65,911.94 (Edward Jones), $60,371 (Credit Union) and we have $45,669.11 in checking (including petty cash and earned interest). Assets total $172,032.06 at end of 2013.
4.3 Fire Chief: David Newton
“Operations: A SAR incident on Dec 19th in Horseshoe Canyon. A shed fire on January 2nd. Thanks to all who turned out.
Training: We had one fire training on roadside fire response. Jerry Racicot conducted some vehicle familiarization with two prospective firefighters. One of our prospective firefighters will complete her basic wildland training this weekend.
Maintenance: Replaced the pump battery on Brush 5. Added a remote brake fluid reservoir to Brush 5 so that we can monitor the fluid level. A portion of the water piping in Engine 2 has developed a leak.
Countywide CWPP: The first full draft has been released to the working group.
VFA Grant: The 2013 (yes 2013) VFA grant guidance has been released. I’ll be submitting our proposal Jan. 31st.”
4.4 EMS Chief: Jackie Lewis
“We’ve had one call since the December meeting.
8 EMTs attended the January training.
All agencies were told at the meeting with our base hospital on Tuesday that (SOPs) standard operating procedures will be required to be in writing for many of our standard operations. These changes are being set by AZDHS (Arizona Department of Health and Safety) in accordance with new legislation and national certification requirements. I will be requesting input from EMTs and possibly Board members for completeness and accuracy as I get the SOPs prepared.
I’m still waiting to hear if we qualified for the Epi-pen donation. They haven’t scheduled a committee meeting yet.”
5.0 Old Business
5.1 Finalization of 2014 Budget
Revenues: Grants $1,200; donations $30,000; fundraising $8,000; interest $1,000; rent $500; fire income 0; misc. 0; Rainy Day Draw $6,950.
Total $47,650.00.
Expenses: Office $1,600; utilities $3,000; chiefs’ meetings $1,000; EMS supplies $3,500; EMS equipment $3,000; EMS training $7,000; fire supplies & equipment $5,000; fire training $2,000; fire pay 0; vehicle ops $6,800; radio ops $2,600; insurance $10,000; dues $250; structure maintenance $2,000; misc. $500; Rainy Day Account 0. Total $47,650.
The proposed budget entailed about $7,000 deficit spending. Rick Beno proposed, Jackie Lewis seconded, the budget be approved. Motion carried unanimously
5.2 Cost of pencils which would publicize Portal Rescue’s services.
Jackie reported that, for the quoted price, a fourth line of writing could be inserted on the pencils. It would read “donations greatly appreciated.” The cost would be a little over $109 for 572 pencils. Bill Wilbur proposed and David Newton seconded approval of the purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
6.0 New Business
6.1 Soup Kitchen Lotto Tickets
Board agreed to continue the past practice of purchasing Lotto tickets for a prize in the Soup Kitchen raffle.
6.2 Volunteer Firefighters Assistance Grant request.
David Newton listed the items on which the Grant would be spent, if approved. (The grant would cover 50% of the cost of these items and Portal rescue would cover the rest.) David proposed that the Board approve the manner in which the grant would be spent. Jackie Lewis seconded and the motion carried was carried unanimously.
6.3 Use of Portal Rescue Classroom by Chiricahua Gallery at reduced rent.
Jerry Aerts explained that the Gallery, which engages in community enrichment programs, wishes to use the classroom for probably three classes in March-April on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Jackie Lewis proposed, Rick Beno seconded, that no fee be charged. Motion carried unanimously
7.0 Addenda
8.0 For the Good of the Order
8.1 Donation of book profits to Portal Rescue
Alice Newton offered to donate to Portal Rescue the profits from sales of her photo book on the Portal area, and wished the funds to be earmarked for EMS Wilderness training. The Board agreed to do so and thanked her.
8.2 Overview of Cochise County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
The county’s CWPP working group recommended* wildland fuel modification of 30,202 acres in our area, at an annual cost of $317,000 for two years. David Newton noted that these funds would be obtained by grants but someone other than himself would need to organize and lead the project. The CWPP would be discussed at the annual meeting when more community members were present.
8.3 Brushfire notification.
Bill Wilbur said local residents needed to be reminded they should call Portal Rescue at 558-2206 if they intend to burn brush.
9.0 Adjournment
Rick Beno, seconded by Bill Wilbur, proposed adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8.10 p.m..