The Board of Fire Commissioners, in reviewing the Aug. 22 special meeting and the subsequent public discussions, admits that the procedures to accept the resignation of Commissioner Jim Coffin and the appointment of Tamara DiCaprio to fill his position were not followed properly. There was no ill intent in the board’s actions. DiCaprio has withdrawn from her tentative appointment, and Coffin’s resignation is effective Sept. 4, 2016.

A special meeting of the board will be called after Sept. 4 at which time the board will accept Jim Coffin’s resignation. The exact date is yet to be determined.

At this meeting, the Board will consider appointing a new commissioner who will serve until the end of December 2017 as that position will be on the November 2017 ballot..

Anyone interested in being this interim commissioner should contact chairwoman Barbara Bedell at bedellorcas@gmail.com and be present at the upcoming special meeting.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Barbara G. Bedell, Chair

Board of Fire Commissioners

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2

For more OIFR news read our story here.