Board Meeting
Prospect Rural Fire Protection District
Regular Board Meeting Notes
May 20, 2024, at 7pm
Prospect School - Media Center
Joyce Dierking as acting chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Attending: Lon Stockebrand, Clay Thomas, Joyce Dierking
Also Attending: Chief Lyle Neville and community members.
Approval of April Minutes (Joyce Dierking) – Clay made a motion for approval of minutes, Lon seconded it, passed 3-0.
Lyle Neville presented a document for the Board’s signatures, authorizing Chief Neville to select a contractor for the Seismic rehabilitation work. The contract will be rewarded to Ausland Group. Lon made a motion to approve the resolution, Joyce seconded the motion. All in favor 3-0. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2025, completion in Fall 2025
The finance report for April was delivered to board members by Bob Jones the previous week, and was presented by Lyle Neville. Clay made a motion to accept the financial report, Lon seconded the motion. All in favor 3-0.
Lyle delivered the Chief’s report.
Zoom training meeting was discussed, Joyce, Clay and Lyle attended this training.
Appointment of Board Members was discussed. An unanimous vote is necessary to appoint a new member.
A vote was taken,
Karen Wickman, received 1 vote
Bob Scott, received 2 votes
Steve Little received 1 vote
Betty Little received 1 vote
Joyce Dierking made a motion to send a letter to request the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to assist Prospect RFPD with the selection of a new board member. Clay Thomas read the letter aloud. All 3 board members, Lon, Clay and Joyce signed the letter and Joyce made a plan to deliver it to the county the next morning.
Levy committee progress was discussed and a 12 member levy committee has been formed. Dates for the meeting were discussed and a meeting has not yet been set. June 12 or 26
Lon Stockebrand expressed concern about mail that has come to the Board. It was clarified that the only 2 pieces of mail received in the last 12 months were delivered to the Chair.
Lon made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Clay. All in favor to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:40.
Next Board of Directors meeting, 7p June 17, 2024
BOD agenda Items due by 5/31/2024