ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3

Business Meeting
Little Cypress Volunteer Fire Department

May 5, 2007

Meeting called to order and pledge by Steve Freeman at 7:05pm.

Minutes of April 5, 2007 read. Motion made by Scott McDonald to accept,

2nd by Chris LeLeux. Motion carried.

Financial Report:  Checking balance $741.10, Savings $687.90. Donation to the Dept by

the Ebee's was given to the Treasurer, Motion made by Jeff Ewing to put the donation into

Savings and accept financial report, 2nd by Steve Vaughn, motion carried.

Bills: Flowers that were sent to Charlotte Raybon, motion to pay bill by Chris LeLeux, 2nd

by Ray Garza, motion carried.

Communications:

Jeff Garmon stated that the green and blue med bags were in service on engine 32 at station

32. Scott McDonald stated to check the Fire Dept web page for training schedules, also grant

for Target Safety to do training on the internet. 

Report of Recent Incidents:

Brush fire on West Bluff road, also several med calls.

Report of Officers:

Steve Vaughn said in Jefferson County there has been an increase of suicides from pressures

of having to deal with Hurricane Rita, be aware when making calls. Scott McDonald reported

that Jason Gengo has been appointed to OCESD#3 BOARD of Directors - Congratulation to

Jason.

Committee Reports: None

 Old Business:

 2nd reading of By Law changes and vote to accept. 8 yes, 1 no, 2 abstains, vote carries

new By Laws passed. Copy to be put in mailbox.

New Business: None:

Good of the Department:

1.  Ray Garza stated - lots of suicides, also chemical plant worker took home possible

hazardous chemical - keep guard up making runs.

2.  Steve Freeman read thank you card from Charlotte Raybon, will post in Dispatch Office.

3.  Jeff Garmon stated that by next meeting there will be 4 graduates from L.I.T., also
Seth Garza received a Gold Medal at the Fire Academy.

4.  Mon May 7 at 7:15 pm there will be a meeting with the Board to discuss training requirements.

5.  Wayne LaCombe Jr made a request to Dept to turn his radio back on,
Jason Gengo made motion to turn Wayne Jr's radio back on, 2nd by Seth Garza,
discussion by Scott McDonald that in order to keep skills up one must attend training,
Ray Garza ask what are requirements, Scott McDonald said 4 hrs a month and 25% participation in runs.
Seth Garza rescinded his 2nd, Jason Gengo amended his motion to require Wayne Jr, to
complete 4 hrs of training within 30 days then turn his radio on.
2nd by Seth Garza, motion carried.

6.  Scott McDonald ask if Dept would be willing to sponsor his daughters upcoming pageants.
Jeff Ewing made motion to sponsor Scotts daughter, motion died due to no 2nd.

7. Chris LeLeux made motion to get garbage can for collecting aluminum cans for recycling, said he
would be willing to collect and take to recycler. 2nd by Scott McDonald. Discussion - Jason Gengo
said he could possibly get a container and a crusher. Motion carried.

8.  Mike Queen ask if we could have a fund raiser this summer, tabled till next meeting.

Benediction and adjourned by Steve Vaughn at 8:25pm.