Minutes
The meeting was called to
order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairman John Boyd.
Pledge to the flag was
given.
Roll Call:
John Boyd; Arturo Pierera; Phil Hanford; Elizabeth G. Carr; and Helen Burden,
Deputy Treasurer. Absent - Greg Babbitt and Carolyn Towsley.
Additions to the Agenda
– None
Approval of Agenda
– Phil Hanford moved that the Agenda be
approved. Supported by Elizabeth
Carr. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
– Phil Hanford moved the minutes be
approved as corrected. Supported by
Arturo Pierera. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
– Elizabeth Carr explained the transfers that were made from the Fire Department
and First Responder’s Independent Bank accounts and was put into the First
Responder’s Chemical Bank account for capital outlay.
Firemen Checking
$56,986.76– Firemen Fund $949.97
Independent Bank $10,131.83
Total Assets $68,068.56. As
of June 30, 2010.
First Responders Checking
$18,538.32 Independent Bank
$108.04 Total Assets
$18,646.36. As of June 30,
2010. (Includes capital outlay for
new first responder truck – Austin Twp. $10,500.00, Fire Department Independent
Bank CD funds $7,682.00 and First Responders Independent Bank CD funds
$5,000.00)
John Boyd said the report
would be accepted as presented.
Old Business
–
ISO Update
– No report
High Speed Internet
– They keep making contacts with various companies.
Elizabeth Carr will see if WildBlue would be available for the Fire
Department and get pricing. This
was tabled for next meeting.
First Responders Rescue Truck
– Phil Hanford reported that the first opportunity to order will be in 10-12
weeks, so we are still 6-8 weeks out yet. 10 percent of the cost for the box has
been sent out. The testing of the new
engine model has not been completed to satisfaction.
Billing Policy
– Tabled since there is no interest via joint meeting of townships.
Legal question is who could be billed.
Phil Hanford will look into this.
Transfer of funds for First
Responder Rescue Truck
– Phil Hanford moved to approve the
transaction. Supported by Arturo
Pierera. Roll Call:
John Boyd, yea; Arturo Pierera, yea; Phil Hanford, yea; Elizabeth Carr,
yea. Carried.
New Business
–
Insurance Representatives
– Since there were no insurance representatives
present and no proposals sent prior to the meeting, Arturo Pierera made the
motion to continue with Western for Provident Health and Accident for quarterly
cost of $2,361.00. Supported by
Elizabeth Carr. Roll Call:
John Boyd, yea; Arturo Pierera, yea; Phil Hanford, yea; Elizabeth Carr,
yea. Carried.
Fire Chief’s Report
– See report. Phil Hanford has sent
pictures and correspondence to Consumers about trucks in front of dry hydrant.
Representative from Consumers was happy with the information.
Safety Report
– See report. Ron Palmer was not
present so Mike Owen gave the report.
Maintenance Report
– Repaired the air conditioner on Engine 3-12.
See report.
First Responders Report
– Alan gave copies of the run log.
September classes for MFR will cost $425.00.
County EMS backboards were $100 a board and will be billed for in two
bimonthly payments ($815.52). The
county $3,500.00 second installment should be here.
All agreed a good job being done by this.
Need to make a historical letter to give to Ice Mountain about possible
money for new truck.
Brief Public Comment
– Phil Hanford questioned about the siren update.
February they should have narrow band.
Announcements
– None
Correspondence
– Details of audit will be coming in September.
The next meeting will be
September 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.
Adjournment
- At 8:13 p.m. John Boyd declared the meeting closed.
Submitted by,
Helen Burden, Deputy
Treasurer for
Carolyn Towsley, Secretary