Millersburg Fire Company No. 1

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Fire Company was called to order at 1930 hours on January 13, 2009, President Sean Grimm presiding.

The following members were present: Seth Lenker, Johnny Koppenhaver, Troy Enders, Sean Grimm, Bob Hooper, Heather Engle, Colby Snyder, Ashton Novinger, Kristen Ibberson, and Gary Ibberson. Rick Ibberson, Jack Bachtell, Gerry Lauver, Paul Martz Sr., David Roadcap, Darlene Roadcap, Randy Riegle, Brianne O’Brien, Matt Artz, Jim Wruble, Mark Koppenhaver, Colby Challenger, Rich Martz, Donald Harris, Doug Snyder, Eric Petery, Mike Sedesse, and Chris Hardy.

The minutes from the December meeting were distributed prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Matt Artz and 2nd by Brianne O’Brien to approve the minutes. Motion was carried.

The Assistant Treasurer’s report was handed out to all members. A motion was made to approve the Assistant Treasurer’s report by Brianne O’Brien and 2nd by Colby Challenger and approved.

The Treasurer’s Report was passed out to everyone. A motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report by Brianne O’Brien and 2nd by Bob Hooper and approved.

Line Officers Report

Chief 20

  • Thank everyone who was at the Market Street fire. Eric heard nothing but good things about the job that was done.
  • Thank you to everyone who participated in taking Santa around town.
  • Ambulances have moved out of the station and into their new station. We have made some changes in the bays in terms of equipment location.
  • Banquet was very well done on Saturday night. Eric said he thought that it was a nice change of pace.
  • At the banquet we normally recognize Lifetime members. This year we forgot to do that. Being so Eric made a motion to have Heather Engle added as a Lifetime member. The motion was 2nd by Donald Harris and approved.

Chief 201- Nothing

Chief 202

  • Thank you to everyone for their help and support over the past year with all the training classes that he took.

Chief 203-Not present

Fire Call Report

November-12 calls221 responded18 per call

9.3 hours out 46 1/2 minutes per call

December14 calls262 responded19 per call

20.03 hours1.4 hours per call

Committee Reports

Training

  • HACC training schedule is out for 2009. If there are anyone interested in taking any classes Doug suggested to sign up early.
  • January 31st and February 1st is the Ice Rescue Class. Doug would like for some assistance on food preparation for the class.
  • March 28th and March 29th is the advance line systems class.
  • April 18th and 19th is the Emergency Boat Operations class.
  • Forestry classes for PA 130 or S190 will be held on March 17, 19, 21 and April 4th. There will be a sign up sheet downstairs for anyone who is interested.
  • Water and Rescue Emergency Training Workshop will be help on March 13, 14, and 15.
  • Please remember the new policy is in place for anyone who signs up for class and does not show up.

Property

  • Doors have been installed.

Equipment

  • Mark should be able to pick up bilge pump next week
  • Donald is still working on getting Inst-Chains.
  • There was a problem with the truck leaking air. One location was at spool inside the boom. Sutphen is scheduling time to come here and change the hose out. At this point, Eric is not sure what the price will be for this to be done.
  • Engine 20- Passenger rear inside wheel seal is leaking. Repair needs to be made and we are working on getting them done.

Fire Police- nothing

Public Relations

  • Thank you for everyone who helped with banquet.
  • Gene Davis’s son has been diagnosed with leukemia. Gerry is helping to organize a blood drive on February 7th and asked if we could put something about it on the sign. Troy said he would do this immediately.
  • Thank you to Troy and Seth for playing Santa and delivering gifts to residents of SLV.

Membership

  • The membership committee received a Junior Membership application for Ryan Novak. A motion was made by Doug Snyder and 2nd by Troy Enders and approved.
  • The membership committee received a Senior Membership application from Mark Lenig. Mark currently lives in Liverpool but would like to run calls while he is at his girlfriend’s place here in town. A motion was made by Colby Snyder to deny membership until he would move to the area on a full time basis. The motion was 2nd by David Roadcap and motion was passed.
  • The membership committee received a Senior Membership application from Ashley O’Brien. A motion was made by Doug Snyder and 2nd by Bob Hooper and approved with 2 abstentions.

Old Business

  • The committee that was created to look at remodeling the kitchen has started looking at some different options for the kitchen. The committee added they would invite others in the company to provide feedback.

New Business

  • The tax credit forms are out. See Sean after the meeting and he can assist in completing the form.
  • Millersburg Middle School PTO has sent us a letter asking for donations for Drug 101 program. A motion was made by David Roadcap to not make a donation to this. The motion was 2nd by Rich Martz and approved.
  • We had a discipline committee hearing shortly after the last meeting. Doug was suspended for 30 days. Doug had a written statement that he read to the company taking responsibility for his actions and apologizing for his involvement. Eric thanked Doug for coming to the meeting, reading the letter, and addressing the company.

There being no further business a motion was made by Brianne O’Brien and 2nd by Paul Martz Sr. to adjourn meeting.

Respectfully Submitted

Heather R. Engle

Secretary

Millersburg Fire Company No. 1

Millersburg Fire Company Relief Association

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Fire Company Relief Association was called to order at 2042 hours on January 13, 2009, President Sean Grimm presiding.

The following members were present: Seth Lenker, Johnny Koppenhaver, Troy Enders, Sean Grimm, Bob Hooper, Heather Engle, Colby Snyder, Ashton Novinger, Kristen Ibberson, and Gary Ibberson. Rick Ibberson, Jack Bachtell, Gerry Lauver, Paul Martz Sr., David Roadcap, Darlene Roadcap, Randy Riegle, Brianne O’Brien, Matt Artz, Jim Wruble, Mark Koppenhaver, Colby Challenger, Rich Martz, Donald Harris, Doug Snyder, Eric Petery, Mike Sedesse, and Chris Hardy.

The minutes from the December meeting were distributed prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Brianne O’Brien and 2nd by Seth Lenker to approve the minutes. Motion was carried.

The Treasurer’s report was also handed out. A motion was made by Brianne O’Brien to approve report. The motion was 2nd by Bob Hooper and approved.

The following bills need paid:

Nextel$ 713.00

Longley Insurance$ 5,810.00Supplemental Insurance

Rescue Remedies$ 990.58release lanyards, gloves

Mid Atlantic Fire and Air$ 119.60repair of an air pack

A motion was made to pay the bills by Matt Artz and 2nd by Seth Lenker and approved.

Old Business

  • With the Ice Rescue class coming up Eric has put together a list of some things we need for the class along with the prices.
  • 5 Dry Suits$ 1,813.80
  • Rapid Rescue Vests$ 587.95
  • Helmets$ 316.92
  • Boots and gloves$ 524.85

This adds up to a total of $ 3,273.52. A motion was made by Doug Snyder to purchase water rescue equipment not to exceed $ 5,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Chris Hardy. Eric did submit a grant for this equipment but has heard that the money may not be there. The motion passed with 1 abstention.

New Business

  • We are out of pagers. Currently we have three Minitor IV’s being repaired. As of now we have 1 spare pager. We need to decide on what we are going to do. Darlene made a motion to purchase 10 pagers to hold us over until new system is up and running. The motion was 2nd by Brianne O’Brien and approved.

There being no further business a motion was made by Rich Martz and 2nd by David Roadcap to adjourn meeting.

Respectfully Submitted

Heather R. Engle

Secretary

Millersburg Fire Company No 1.