(Ed. note: The following is a portion of the April Evansville Fire Dept. Minutes: )
NEW BUILDING / FIRE STATION
Strand Associates, Incorporated should have feasibility study done for District by May meeting. Schneider read agreement from Strand. Motion made by Wessels, 2nd by Roberts, to accept proposal. Motion carried. Copy of agreement may be viewed at fire station.
LAND PURCHASE
Property located on south side of Evansville may no longer be available for purchase. Owner is expressing concern with capital gain taxes. District Board will review other sites available to keep options open.
EXISTING SALE OF CURRENT FIRE BUILDING OPTIONS
Sale of current station tabled until issue of land purchase has been settled.
EMERGENCY WATER USE FOR EVANSVILLE MANOR
Emergency water source agreement has been received from Evansville Manor. This is update from previous agreement made with City of Evansville. Motion made by Wessels, 2nd by Hamilton, to accept agreement. Motion carried. Copy of agreement may be viewed at fire station.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion made by McCoy, 2nd by Roberts, to approve payment of April bills in the amount of $7,743.05, which includes check previously approved for payment to Jim Frechette in the amount of $2,760.00. Motion carried.
FIRE CALLS
Motion made by Hamilton, 2nd by Wessels, to accept fire calls 28, 30 and 31 as non-billable. Motion carried.
USER FEE INVOICES
User fee invoices were reviewed.
OTHER NON-ACTIONABLE BUSINESS PRESENTED TO BOARD
Board discussed updating business appreciation plaques. This item will be added to May 01 agenda.
Chief promoted Knox Box installations at local businesses. Knox Box allows Fire Department access to building in emergency situations.
Brooklyn Fire District open house of new station will be held on April 21.
Mitzi will contact Jim Bielke regarding updating City website of user fee charged. Current site states fee of $340.00.
Motion made by McCoy, 2nd by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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Would some one explain the "User Fee" fot the fire dept?
ReplyDeleteDo I understand that if I need the Firee Dept they are going to charge me a $500 user fee??
Hmm whats next a police user fee??
I don't understand what this fee is for.
Anonymous, I think it is per new building?..
ReplyDeleteI am a little tired of people thinking just because they pay taxes everything should just be given. That they are entitled to have it all. There is alot of maintence and purchasing of equipment that taxes doesn't cover. It is very common to have a fee for fire or ambulance calls in every city in every state. We are know different. IF you were ever to need a F.D. call your homeowners insurance should cover this .
ReplyDeleteThe $500.00 is billed every time the Fire Dept is called onto a scene. Fire, Accident, Lift Assist.
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