CITY OF ROSWELL
FIRE COMMITTEE MEETING
Roswell Fire Department
Conference Room
August 10, 2000
12:00 Noon

MINUTES

Members present: Councilors Magee, Gonzalez & Landez & Chief Trujillo
Members absent: Chief Jones Staff: Mike Puckett, Inspector Smith, Inspector Aldrich, Owen-ATF
Arson Canine Guests: Larry Loy, Kathy Wells, LeAnne Phillips, Steve Beaty

ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:00.

The last item under ITEM #3 was moved to the first item under the same.

ITEM 2. ACTION ITEM
Councilor Recognition
Mr. Steve Beaty with the Roswell Firefighter's Association presented the fire committee members with a plaque signifying appreciation for support of the Roswell Fire Fighter's Association.

Fire Marshal Puckett presented certificates to Fire Inspector Aldrich and Fire Inspector Smith for their commitment and initiative in furthering their education and achieving national certification in their field of work.

ITEM 3. NON-ACTION ITEMS

Ambulance Advisory Oversite Committee
Mr. Loy presented to the committee, the AAOC's recommendation for ambulance services to the city of Roswell and Chaves County. The recommendation is for the city to submit for RFP's to provide ambulance services to the community.

Gonzalez moved to accept the AAOC's recommendation to Request Proposals for ambulance service to the city. He further requested to delete items that would allow AMR's participation in formulating the benchmarks of criteria.

Councilor Landez seconded the motion. Councilor Magee concurred and motion passed.

Other
Councilor Magee advised she would attempt to convene a council workshop on firefighter pay and benefits in or about November of 2000. This would be in time to address possible changes in the mid year budget process.

Inspector Aldrich provided a demonstration of Owen, the ATF Arson Canine.

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