The Falcon Fire Protection District Board of Directors meeting was held at Station 1 May 18. Acting board president Cory Galicia, who was re-elected on May 3, called the meeting to order. Two termed out board members, Tom Kirby and Daniel Kupferer, submitted letters to be appointed to their previous seats. No one ran for their open positions. All board members were elected at the meeting, and Tom Kirby was re-elected president. He took over for acting president Cory Galicia. †Financial reportThe general fund total year revenues are at 46% and expenditures are at 27%. There was a brief discussion about a mid-year salary increase to help with a cost of living increase. There was an additional comment made regarding a possible mid-year bonus rather than a salary increase, if inflation continues. Ambulance transport fees are up slightly at 40%, with 30% of the fiscal year complete. The total revenues are at 30%. Salary expenses are 7% below budget and total expenses are at 26% of the forecast. There was an inquiry as to why salaries were seemingly low. It was due to current positions members were filling; however, there were some positions that were not filled and one person was deployed. Additionally, a short-term disability meant that one person was not on salary. Itís anticipated this number will increase in the future. The capital project fund is at 25% of projected revenues, and actual expenditures for all categories are at 26%.OperationsThere were 1,104 calls through March 31; 788 of the calls were from the district. Response times have been quicker than 2020 and 2021.Emergency Medical Services transport numbers decreased from 142 in March to 105 in April. COVID-19 calls have decreased as well.Attorneyís reportThere is a concern about current legislation at the State House regarding changes to the property assessment rates and the impact on property tax. Depending on the ballot verbiage, the potential for a shortfall in funds being disbursed to the fire department is a possibility. Joan Fritsche, legal counsel, is addressing the issue.Unfinished businessThree rooftop units for the new administration building were originally forecast for delivery between July and August. However, all three will now be delivered in August so when the building is complete, there will be no air conditioning or heat for about six weeks. The arrival of the RTUs (rooftop units) should align with delivery of the generator, which is also scheduled for August. The building is on schedule to be completed in late June 2022, with the exception of the RTUs and generator as mentioned above, which will delay any opening date to late August 2022.Discussion itemsThere was a discussion on three change orders and the resolutions: The construction drawing did not show a gas line from the building to the generator. The bid for that action was $4,590.54. The drawing line did not show a line to the exterior hose bib, which iiCon priced at $1,986. The board stated the cost was high and a motion was approved to ask iiCon to reconsider the cost. The last change order reduced the cost of the administration building by $5,915.Stay connected with the Falcon Fire Protection DistrictWebsite: http://www.falconfirepd.orgFacebook: Falcon Fire DepartmentTwitter: @FalconFireDeptNextDoor.com
