Jackson Parish

WARD TWO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

189 Vernon-Eros Road

Ruston, LA. 71270

The Ward Two Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 14, 2023 at 7:02 pm at the District Office. By Roll Call the following members were present: Ricky Cash, George Gryder and Charles Hopkins. Absent: Bill Wheelis and Alton Fallin. Meeting called to order by Chairman Charles Hopkins, followed by invocation by Chief Leonard. Chairman Hopkins called for public & Board comments, there were none. Chairman Hopkins called for a motion to proceed into Business. Motion Ricky Cash. Second George Gryder. 3Yea 0 Nay motion carried. Minutes were read of September 12th, 2023 monthly meeting. Mr. Hopkins entertained a motion to accept the minutes as presented with 0 Corrections/0 deletions and move into Old Business. Motion Ricky Cash, Second George Gryder. 3 Yea 0 Nay Motion Carried.

In the order of Old Business: Chief Leonard delivered the October Fire Chiefs report. Nothing to report in personnel and Communications. Discussion on delay in new truck purchase and options for alternatives. Ricky Cash made a motion to alter search parameters in finding replacement, 2nd George Gryder. 3 Yea 0 Nay, motion carried. Ward 2 responded to 4 structure fires, 3 grass fires, 3 MVA, 0 Tree calls and 1 other for power line down. Fuel log reports 371 gallons used in October and 280 gallons on hand November 1st. Purchasing agent reports for October 2023 were reviewed. Motion entertained by Chairman Hopkins to accept reports as presented and proceed into New Business. Motion Ricky Cash. Second George Gryder. 3 Yea 0 Nay Motion Carried.

In the order of New Business, Financial Report for m/e October 30th 2023 was reviewed and Bills for October 2023 were presented. Chairman Hopkins entertained a motion to accept Financial Report, Presentation of Bills as presented. Motion Ricky Cash. Second George Gryder. 3 Yea 0 Nay Motion carried. Discussion on Action list included internet upgrade to facilitate training and reporting. Chairman Hopkins called for Board Comments, Ricky Cash emphasized need for quality in training in response over cost. Chairman Hopkins called for Staff & public comments, there were none. Chairman Hopkins entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion Ricky Cash. Second George Gryder. 3 Yea 0 Nay motion carried. Meeting declared adjourned at 8:01 pm.

Charles Hopkins, Chairman

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