HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-2018 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD AUGUST 9,2018
I: CALL TO ORDER
CACOFD meeting was called to order by Member Vaughn at 6:05 pm in Station 25 Training Room located at 563 S.
Bluford Avenue.
A: Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
B: Roll Call and Determination of Quorum: Secretary Peiffer performed roll call and declared quorum(7)met.
In attendance(7):
Members: Vaughn, Channell, Richardson, Christian, Lovejoy, Orme& Gillis
Non-Voting Present:
Secretary Peiffer&Lt. Corey Bowles( for Deputy Chief Hoover)
Absent(2):
Members Lawrie&Hodge
Welcome new board members: Gillis by Member Vaughn
C: Review Agenda for Tonight's Meeting: Member Vaughn reviewed the agenda for tonight.
D. Review of Minutes: Minutes from the May 10, 2018 meeting were reviewed.
Motion made by Member Lovejoy, seconded by Member Richardson, and unanimously passed to approve the
minutes.
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II: BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A: Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Nomination by Member Christian for Member Vaughn as chair and
accepted by Member Vaughn. Nomination by Member Vaughn for Member Richardson as Vice Chair and
accepted by Member Richardson. Chair Vaughn and Vice Chair Richardson unanimously accepted by all.
B: Old Business: Chair Vaughn briefly spoke about the purpose of the CACOFD and opening the"door"to the
public more often. CACOFD becoming more involved in the fire department programs such as smoke detector
blitz and CPR/First Aid classes.
C: Under Construction—City Growth: Lt. Cory Bowles reviewed a document provided by Fire Marshal Sorenson
regarding new buildings under construction and those that are open for business recently. UF Orlando Health
Cancer Center, Sunbelt Rentals, 429 Project, and the new Maguire Retail(Jimmy Johns, T-Mobil, Care Spot
Urgent Care/Orlando Health).
D: October Fire Prevention Month: Chair Vaughn discussed the CACOFD possibly organizing some community
events to bring the public and fire department together such as"Milkshake with a fireman"at West Orange
Creamery and some CPR classes.
E: Transport Update: Lt. Corey Bowles discussed updates with transport. January 2, 2019 is the projected start
date for fire department to begin transport. Station 25 and 26 will have rescues that will transport patients to the
hospital in lieu of ambulance service.
F: Chiefs Comments: Lt. Bowles discussed the budget in regards to new vehicles, personnel needed for
upcoming transport, and the approximately what the SAFER Grant covers. Lt. Bowles also briefly spoke about
Operation Santa and the ability for the CACOFD to become more involved.
F: Set Next Agenda: Chair Vaughn, along with input from the council members, set the agenda for the next
meeting,which will be held on November 8, 2018; said Agenda was established as below:
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
C. Review of Agenda for Tonight's Meeting
D. Review of Minutes from August 9, 2018
II.BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Old Business
B. Under Construction—City Growth
C. Transport Update
E. Chiefs Comments t
F. Set Next Agenda for February,?"2019
HI. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
III. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: None
IV.ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
AUTHENTICATION:
These are the official minutes of the Citizen Advisory Council for the Ocoee Fire Department, as accepted by the council
at a meeting held on the date shown below. Any amendments to the minutes as originally prepared by the Secretary are
indicated above.
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