Special Fire Board Meeting - December 10, 2020

Ganado Fire District

Special Fire Board Meeting

“ Protect life and property ”

Governing Board Members

Steven Kee, Fire Board Chairman

Althea James, Fire Board Clerk

Margaret Etcitty, Fire Board Member

LaVerne Joe, Fire Board Member

Larry Noble, Fire Board Member

District Administrators

Dewayne Woodie, Fire Chief

Marcarlo Roanhorse, Administrative Assistant

Chantel Cook, Temporary Administrative Assistant I

Lennix Peshlakai, Ganado EMS/Fire Lieutenant

Jeremy Begay, Steamboat Fire Lieutenant

Evander Leonard, Klagetoh Fire Lieutenant

Shirlene Attson, Communication Supervisor

December 10, 2020

Location: Ganado Fire Station 1

GANADO FIRE DISTRICT___ P.O. BOX 718 GANADO, ARIZONA 86505 (928) 755-3424 FAX: (928) 755-6330

ESTABLISHED 1982

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING GANADO FIRE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Governing Board of Ganado Fire District , pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.09 , hereby gives notice that it will hold its special meeting on the following dates, at the following time and place: DATE: December 10, 2020 PLACE: Ganado Fire Station TIME: 5:00 P.M. MST

Copies of agendas for regular and special meetings and executive sessions may be obtained at: Ganado Fire District, Station One, Ganado, Arizona 86505

The respective agenda will be available to the public at such location not less than 24 hours prior to a meeting, unless the meeting covers an emergency as provided in A.R.S. 38-431.02. Executive sessions may be held by the Governing Board Meeting as provided in A.R.S. 38-431.03 . Notice of executive sessions will also be posted at the posting place 24 hours prior to meeting unless the meeting covers an emergency as provided in A.R.S. 38-431.02 . The Governing Board reserves the right to hold special meetings at times and places other than mentioned above. Notice of the time and place of any special meeting will be posted at the posting place as provided in A.R.S. 38-431.02 .

DATED this_ 9 th _ day of ___ December ___, __ 2020 __ NAME OF DISTRICT: __ Ganado Fire District __ BY: __ Dewayne Woodie, Fire Chief _ _

Posted on this 9 th day of December 2020 at 5:00 P.M. MST by: Mr. Marcarlo Roanhorse, Admin. Assistant

Call meeting

to order

Roll Call

Mr. Steven Kee

Fire Board Chairman

Ms. Althea James

Fire Board Clerk

Mrs. Margaret Etcitty

Fire Board Member

Ms. LaVerne Joe

Fire Board Member

Mr. Larry Noble

Fire Board Member

The Pledge of

Allegiance

Approval of

Agenda

GANADO FIRE DISTRICT _ P.O. BOX 718 GANADO, ARIZONA 86505 (928) 755-3424 FAX: (928) 755-6330

ESTABLISHED 1982

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.02 NOTICE IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GANADO FIRE DISTRICT BOARD AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE BOARD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON DECEMBER 10, 2020 , BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. MST AT THE GANADO FIRE STATION, GANADO, ARIZONA . * THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY VOTE TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431- 03. THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S OFFICE. BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DISTRICT MAY ATTEND EITHER IN PERSON OR, WHEN NECESSARY, BY TELEPHONE, VIDEO CONFERENCING, OR INTERNET CONFERENCING. JOIN ZOOM MEETING HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/96696173691?PWD=DK5VNET3WGF3VJJXUJMZVTH5UEROUT09

AGENDA

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE

4.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5.

NEW BUSINESS A. Review discuss and possible action to approve GFD Resolution requesting the 24 th Navajo Nation Council, Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker, and Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President to appropriate approximately $2,607,480.00 for the purpose of combating the Pandemic COVID-19 Coronavirus. B. Review discuss and possible action to approve increase of minimum wage to $12.15 per hour effective January 1, 2021 per the fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.

6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Next Regular Board Meeting: 1. January 20, 2021 at Ganado Fire Station One at 6:00 PM MST 2. Alternative Date: January 27, 2021 at Ganado Fire Station One at 6:00 PM MST

7.

BENEDICTION BY INVITATION

8.

ADJOURNMENT

DATED this _9 th _ day of ___December ___, __2020__ NAME OF DISTRICT: __ Ganado Fire District __ BY: __ Dewayne Woodie, Fire Chief __

Posted on this 9 st day of December 2020 at 5:00 P.M. MST by Mr. Marcarlo Roanhorse, Admin. Assistant

NEW BUSINESS

FIRE BOARD ACTION

Review, Discuss and possible

action to approve GFD

Resolution to Navajo Nation to

appropriate $2,644,380 From the

Navajo Nation Shihasin Funds

for the purpose of combating

the Pandemic COVID-19.

FIRE BOARD ACTION

GANADO FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 718 GANADO, ARIZONA 86505 (928) 755-3424 FAX: (928) 755-6330

ESTABLISHED 1982

GANADO FIRE DISTRICT RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROPRIATION OF $2,644,380.00 FROM THE NAVAJO NATION SHISASIN FUNDS TO COMBAT COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS

DULY PASSED ON DECEMBER 10, 2020

Ganado Fire District Requesting Appropriation of $2,644,380.00 from the Navajo Nation Shisasin Funds from the 24 th Navajo Nation Council, the Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker and the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President for the purpose of combating the Pandemic COVID-19 Coronavirus.

WHEREAS,

1. GANADO FIRE DISTRICT is seeking $2,644,380.00 from the Shisasin Funds to assistance Navajo Nation combat COVID-19 Coronavirus;

2. GANADO FIRE DISTRICT provided fire, rescue, medical, and emergency dispatching services to five chapters, which include Ganado, Steamboat, Klagetoh, Kinlichee, Cornfields and the communities of Woodsprings, Cross Canyon, Bashbito, and Toyei; but not limited to the 1,000 square miles covered through Mutual Aid agreements and our firm mission to achieve life safety for all residence.

3. GANADO FIRE DISTRICT provided emergency and essential response to the Navajo people, our customers and visiting guest since 1982.

4. GANADO FIRE DISTRICT is seeking assistance to purchase six fire apparatus and four rescue/medical transport units (a.k.a. ambulance) to combat the Pandemic COVID- 19 Coronavirus. 5. GANADO FIRE DISTRICT is seeking the support from Navajo Nation for the purpose of obtaining adequate and reliable apparatus, supporting Ganado Fire District essential emergency staff to provide emergency services to the Navajo Nation citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESLOVED THAT,

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1. The Ganado Fire District Governing Board is seeking approval of $2,644,380.00 from the Navajo Nation Shihasin funds from the 24 th Navajo Nation Council, the Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker and Navajo Nation President and Vice President Office from to combat the Pandemic COVID-19 Coronavirus. 2. Ganado Fire District Governing Board further request that the 24 th Navajo Nation Council, the Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker and the Navajo Nation President and Vice President Office for the purpose of obtaining adequate and reliable apparatus for the next twenty years, to continuing to provide adequate fire, rescue, medical, and emergency dispatching services to five chapters, which include Ganado, Steamboat, Klagetoh, Kinlichee, Cornfields and the communities of Woodsprings, Cross Canyon, Beshbatoh, and Toyei; but not limited to the 1,000 square miles covered through Mutual Aid agreements for Navajo Nation citizens.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that foregoing resolution was duly considered by the Ganado Fire District Governing Board at a duly called special board meeting at Ganado, Navajo Nation, Arizona at which a quorum was present and the same passed by _____ in favor, _____ opposing and _____ abstained on the 10 th Day of December, 2020.

MOTIONED BY: ________________________

SECOND BY:

________________________

______________________________ Steven Kee, Board Chairperson GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

_____________________________ Margaret Etcitty, Board Member GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

______________________________ Althea James, Board Clerk GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

______________________________ LaVerne Joe, Board Member GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

______________________________ Larry Noble, Board Member GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

ATTEST:

______________________________ Dewayne Woodie, Fire Chief GANADO FIRE DISTRICT

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BLS/ALS Rescue/Medical Transport Unit (Ambulance) Braun Northwest, Inc. Type One Ambulance

Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1

$151,245.00 $151,245.00 $151,245.00 $151,245.00

Braun Northwest, Inc. Type One Ambulance Braun Northwest, Inc. Type One Ambulance Braun Northwest, Inc. Type One Ambulance

Fire Apparatus 4x4 300-gals Mini Pumper Fire Truck 4x4 300-gals Mini Pumper Fire Truck 4x4 300-gals Mini Pumper Fire Truck

Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Qty. 1

$350,200.00 $350,200.00 $352,200.00 $329,600.00 $329,600.00 $329,600.00

4X4 2000-gals Tender Fire Truck 4X4 2000-gals Tender Fire Truck 4X4 2000-gals Tender Fire Truck

GRAND TOTAL: $2,644,380.00

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Review, Discuss and possible

action to approve increase of

minimum wage to $12.15 per hour

effective January 1, 2021 per the

fair wage and healthy families

Act

FIRE BOARD ACTION

For Immediate Release Minimum Wage Increase - January 1, 2021 Phoenix, AZ, 09-17-2020

In accordance with A.R.S. § 23-363(B), the Industrial Commission of Arizona has adopted a resolution increasing the minimum wage from $12.00 to $12.15. The increase in minimum wage, which is effective January 1, 2021, was determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index and is consistent with the increase in the cost of living. Posters, which are to be displayed in a place accessible to employees, may be found on the Industrial Commission's Labor page (links provided below). The minimum wage posters include information on exemptions, tips and gratuities, retaliation, and more.

English Minimum Wage Poster Spanish Minimum Wage Poster

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming minimum wage increase, please contact the Labor Division within the ICA at (602) 542-4515 or refer to our FAQ page: Minimum Wage FAQs

Media Contact Name: Trevor Laky Title: Chief of Legislative Affairs and Public Information Officer Phone: 602-542-4478 Email address: trevor.laky@azica.gov

THE FAIR WAGES AND HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT

Effective January 1, 2021, Arizona's Minimum Wage Is: $12.15 per hour

For any employee who customarily and regularly receives tips or gratuities, an employer may pay tipped employees a maximum of $3.00 per hour less than the minimum wage if the employer can establish by its records that for each week, when adding tips received to wages paid, the employee received not less than the minimum wage for all hours worked. Certain other conditions must be met. The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act (the “Act”) does not apply to any person who is employed by a parent or a sibling; any person who is employed performing babysitting services in the employer’s home on a casual basis; any person employed by the State of Arizona or the United States government; or any person employed in a small business that grosses less than $500,000 in annual revenue, if that small business is exempt from having to pay a minimum wage under section 206(a) of title 29 of the United States Code. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against or subjecting any person to retaliation for: (1) asserting any claim or right under the Act; (2) assisting any person in doing so; or (3) informing any person of their rights under the Act. Any person or organization may file a complaint with the Industrial Commission’s Labor Department alleging that an employer has violated the Act. Certain time limits apply. A civil action may also be filed as provided in the Act. Violations of the Act may result in penalties. For additional information regarding the Act, you may refer to the Industrial Commission’s website at www.azica.gov or contact the Industrial Commission’s Labor Department: 800 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007-2022; (602) 542-4515.

EXEMPTIONS:

TIPS AND GRATUITIES:

RETALIATION & DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

ENFORCEMENT:

INFORMATION:

THIS POSTER MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN A PLACE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES

Benediction

Adjournment