Fire Annual Meeting Minutes

Fire Annual Meeting Minutes

September 30 2013

Meeting was called to order by President Roger Hodel at 8:06 p.m.

Members Present: Roger Hodel, President, Dan Palmer-Montrose, Howard Ward-Belleville, Fred Clark-Oregon, Ted Fahey-Exeter, Mark Gundlach-Exeter, Debra Kazmar-Belleville (absent), Garth Langhamer-Brooklyn, and Julie Bigler-Secretary

Others Present: Fire Chief Ron Babler, Randy Francois-Montrose, John Davis-Brooklyn, Dan Meixelsperger-Brooklyn, Jim Scrivner-Brooklyn, Jeff McNeely-Brooklyn, Roger Zweifel-Exeter, Daniel Rung-Belleville, Bonnie Wilcox-Belleville, Dan Endres-Belleville FD, Doug Babler-Belleville FD, Chanse Kaczmarski-Belleville FD, Doug Augustin-Belleville FD, and Aaron Betts-Belleville FD.

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

Motion made by Ted Fahey, seconded by Mark Gundlachand made unanimous on voice vote to approve September 24, 2012 minutesas presented. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dan Palmer, seconded by Mark Gundlachand made unanimous on voice vote to approve Fire August 31, 2013 Treasurer Report as presented. Motion carried.

Fire Chief Ron Babler gave the department update-Fire Department will be investigating installation of new garage door openers. They are getting an estimate from Northland Door Co. There would be openers in all trucks and the building. Funds may be used from the $2.000.00 in the Building Maintenance fund. Dan Palmer suggested delay door closing.

With the sale of the Brush 9, the department would like to purchase a crew cab pickup truck. This would be a multi use vehicle used for classes, trainings, command vehicle, hauling hoses & ATV. Ron would like to seek bids on both new and used vehicles and will bring the information to the January Fire/EMS meeting. A Capital Expenditures (list) will be submitted at the January meeting for upcoming expenses. Chanse Kaczmarski has applied for a $17,000 non-matching fund grant.

Discussion held on Fire Department 2014 budget. Motion made by Ted Fahey, seconded by Garth Langhammer to submit for approval to municipalities the Fire 2014 budget of $136,850.00. Motion made by roll call vote: Montrose-yes, Belleville-yes, Exeter-yes, Oregon-yes, and Brooklyn-yes

Discussion was held on fire call fees- Dan Meixelsperger, Brooklyn Town Clerk, brought information stating that if a municipality increases fees it will come off municipalities levy and come out of shared revenue. This will be tabled indefinitely.

Motion made by Dan Palmer, seconded by Howard Ward and made unanimous by voice vote to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried.

EMS Annual meeting will be held at the EMS Building on October 8, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,Julie Bigler, Secretary