Fire and EMS Association Minutes

Fire and EMS Association Minutes

March 13, 2012 at EMS Building

Meeting was called to order by President Roger Hodel at 8:07 p.m.

Members Present: Belleville-Deb Kazmar, Montrose-Roger Hodel and Dan Palmer, Exeter-Ted Fahey, Oregon-Phil Van Kampen & Brooklyn-Garth Langhammer

Others Present: Gary Ziegler, David Pauli, and Doug Augustine

Secretary stated for the record that notice had been posted according to Open Meeting Laws.

Motion made by Garth Langhammer, seconded by Mark Gundlach to approve January 10, 2012 and January 31, 2012 minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Fire

Motion made by Ted Fahey, seconded by Garth Langhammer to approve Treasurer’s February 29, 2012 report as presented. Motion carried.

Dave Pauli reported on the 6 new sets of Turn Out Gear that has been ordered and the repairs done on other sets. Each Turn Out item has a date stamped on them which indicates when they need replacing. Six sets will be ordered as budget allows. Engine 2 has had work done. Dave also reported on the painting of the Fire Station. A bid was received from Tom Rice at $17,500. This includes power washing, wall repair, letters, outside painting, and the entire upstairs. Want to have the work completed by the June 100th Anniversary.

Motion made by Ted Fahey, seconded by Phil Van Kampen to get a second bid for painting the Fire Station, not to exceed the current bid of $17, 500 and have Association President Roger Hodel and Ted Fahey to approve final bid. Motion carried.

Discussion held on purchasing a second set of TNT Equipment (Jaws of Life). The current TNT cannot cut through the new steel used in new vehicles. The new set will cost $25,000.

Motion made by DanPalmer, seconded by Garth Langhammer to authorize purchase of TNT Tool not to exceed $25,000. Motion carried.

Discussion held on addressing/revisiting a fee structure on fire call fees. This will be put on the June agenda.

Upcoming Events-Fire 100th Anniversary will be held on June 23rd at the Library Park, Fish Boil on May 19th and Brat Sale on May 1st.

EMS

Gary Ziegler reported on funds spent-$7,100 in radio fund with $3,000 donation for new radios. Purchased turn out jackets at $400/per jacket and spent a total of $1,000.May 23rd the EMS will hold an Open House, EMS have interviews in progress and have three new people in classes and have had two people resign. Currently there are 40-42 people on the roster (not including the new people). EMS will be hosting Hunter Safety and have a car seat safety check. The meeting room carpeting will be replaced by wood laminate. February had 36 calls and by March 13th the call volume was at 15-16 calls. Village Planning Commission submitted a request for comments on Landmark’s CUP. Association will respond with no objections to CUP.

Motion made by Ted Fahey, seconded by Deb Kazmar to approve February 29, 2012 Treasurers report as presented. Motion carried.

Next meeting will be June 12th at Fire Station

Motion made by Deb Kazmar, seconded by Garth Langhammer to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Julie Bigler, Secretary