MECOSTA /
MINUTES
JANURARY 18, 2012, 7PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:20pm, meeting was held
at the Mecosta township Hall,
Roll Call,
present was John Boyd,
Pledge to the flag was given.
Additions to the Agenda - Under New Business: 5) Truck 3-12, 6) Truck 3-11, 7) 2012 Goals, 8) 2012-2013 Budget.
Approval of Agenda
– Motion by
Approval of the
Minutes – Motion by
Treasurers Report – Accepted as given by Elizabeth Carr and entered into the official record. It was noted that the year end report be completed for the March 2012 meeting.
Additional bills for approval: Routley R.V. $16.00, Crouch
Commucations $24 and $40,
Motion by Greg Babbitt, 2nd, by
Public Comment: -
None
Chief Bell gave Resumes to John Boyd for Assistant Chief and Captains, received from Ron Palmer, Allen Brennan, Stephan Cook, and Mike Owens,
Fire Board committee will hold Interviews for all even year openings and make recommendations to Fire Board at March 2012 meeting. Committee is made up of the Chief, 3 Fire Fighters (5 yrs experience min.), and 3 Fire Board Members.
Committee will be: Marv Bell, Ron
Palmer, Allen Brennan, Tom O’Neal,
Interviews to be held on February 29, 2012, (Wednesday) at 6pm at the Fire Hall.
Old Business:
High Speed Internet – Charter Cable not available yet, cost depends on type of cable (fiber optic or regular).
Propane Tank – Purchase a Rebuilt Tank, cost of $1400.00. No decision, will discuss at joint Twp Meeting tomorrow night.
New 6 x 6: Lettering to be finished by end of February, Lights to be finished by end of February or early March. Truck must be ready by March 14, 2012 for DNR Inspection and put into service at that time. Chief Bell to get current Bid for 6 new tires.
Motion to spend up to $4500 for new tires, by Phil, 2nd by Greg,
Roll Call, Greg – yea,
John Boyd will approve the purchase of the Tires after receiving the Bids to bring truck into compliance with D.O.T.
Truck 3-21, no offers at this time; truck is stored in the Mecosta Twp pole barn.
Fuel Tank – Motion to lease a new Fuel Tank and Pump from Crystal Flash. Lease cost of $20.00 per year. (There may not be a charge)
Jaws of Life – Firemen to get a Press Release to The Pioneer on our New Jaws and Donation from the Eagles in Stanwood.
New Business:
Fire chiefs Report - Ridge Vent on Fire Hall Roof need to be repaired this spring. Hose cover on engine needs to be replaced, about $200 dollars. Porta-Tank liners a leaking, put new porta -tank on Short Term Goals list.
Safety & Training Report – No reported injuries, trained on New Jaws tools.
NIMS I S 700 Training on March 30, 2012.
Maintenance Report – working on DNR 6 x 6, should be finished by second week of March at the latest. Need to purchase Oil & Filters for annual oil changes on trucks & equipment.
MFR –Report – No Injuries
Truck 3-12 – Needs hose cover, (covered under Fire Chiefs Report.)
Truck 3-11 –
Old Pumper, is now fully equipped as a First Responder Unit. Must license it
with the State of
2012 Goals -
Short Term Goals
a. 3 sets Turn Out Gear, $4500
c. 2 sets Water Rescue Suits, $1600
d. Parking Lot Repairs, Bids in the spring
Long
Term Goals
a. Larger Water Rescue Boat – 14’ or 16’
B. Hi Band / 800 Radios (split band), 4 at $3750 ea.
C. Training Room – Grant Application (100%)
d. New Pumper – Grant Application (90 – 10 % split)
e. SCBA Tanks – 9 years left on current tanks.
2012-2013 Budget -
Discussions on current budget, must have ready and correct to end year at March Meeting.
No Public Comment
Announcements -
None
Correspondence -
None
Next Meeting – Motion by John, 2nd by Greg to move March 21 meeting to March 28, 2012, 7pm at the Fire Hall to allow for payment of this years bills. 4 yeas, o nays, 2 absent, motion carried.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm by John Boyd, chairman.
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