The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Millersburg Fire Company No. 1 Was Called to Order At

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Fire Company No. 1 was called to order at 1930 hours on November 13, 2007, President Sean Grimm presiding. The meeting opened with a prayer and The Pledge of Allegiance.

The following members were present: Chris Hardy, Gerry Lauver, Bob Hooper, Jack Bachtell, Dave Shelleman, Seth Lenker, Troy Enders, Paul Enders, Jess Enders, Kristen Ibberson, Rick Ibberson, Gary Ibberson, Eric Petery, Donald Harris, Mark Koppenhaver, Doug Snyder, Mike Sedesse, T.J. Acker, Steven Gardner, Johnny Koppenhaver, Sean Grimm and Heather Engle.

The minutes from the November were distributed to all members present. A motion was made by Gerry Lauver, 2nd by Jack Bachtell and approved.

The Assistant Treasurer’s report for November was distributed. A motion was made by Paul Enders and 2nd by Mark Koppenhaver and approved.

The Treasurer’s report for November was also distributed. A motion was made by Troy Enders and 2nd by Paul Enders and approved.

Line Officer Report

Chief 20

· Thank you to everyone for all efforts during fire prevention.

Chief 201

· See training report.

· If you sign up to take a class and cannot be there, please let Doug know so he can contact someone at HACC and let them know.

Chief 202

· Anyone who hasn’t seen Harris for gear inventory, please see him after the meeting to schedule a time to meet with him.

Chief 203

· Nothing

Fire Call Report

October- 17 calls 199 responded 12 per call

15 hours out 52 minutes per call

Property

· Troy has community service people coming in to paint downstairs.

· Thank you to Sean and Chris for cleaning engineers room.

· Concerning the property next door. Household Finance Company owns the property. They are looking to sell it for $ 49,900.00. It would be no less than $ 10,000.00 to tear the house down. A motion was made by Bob Hooper to put purchase bid for the property next door for up to $ 35,000.00 with Rick being the negotiator. The motion was 2nd by Dave Shelleman. The motion was passed with 1 vote abstained.

Equipment

· Doug contacted Marian Smucker about trailer storage. We are paid thru to the end of the year. The cost of $ 300.00 for a year. Doug is going to get the contract for us to sign to continue housing the trailer out there.

· Most members are aware of the current problem we have been having with the power in the utility. Chris Hardy gave a report on some preliminary numbers to re-do the lights on the utility so it is not drawing as much current as there has been. The total price would be $ 1,320.00. He could then sell the lights that are on the utility now. Right now the amp draw is about 70 amps, with this change it would only pull about 35 amps. The only other option was to put another batter in the unit in the back. A motion was made by Chris Hardy to purchase new LED lights in the amount of $ 1,320.00, sell the lights currently on the utility and return the remaining amount to the company. The motion was 2nd by Eric Petery. The motion was passed with only 1 opposing vote.

· The truck is going to be out of service on Monday for transmission problem that was found when Sutphen did checks.

Fire Police- None present.

Public Relations

· SLV contacted us concerning having Santa Clause come for kids party they are having n December 11th and 21st. As long as we can find people to play Santa we will go out to assist them.

Membership Committee

· We received a membership application from Justin Hirsch, The membership committee met with her and we are recommending her for membership into the company. A motion was made by Chris Hardy, 2nd by Mark Koppenhaver and approved.

· We also received an application for junior membership from Sarah Englehart. The membership committee needs to meet with her and we are recommending to deny her application at this time. A motion was made by Heather Engle and 2nd by Paul Enders.

Old Business

· Just an update on the HACC situation. The Dauphin County Volunteer Firemens Association Executive meeting met and discussed. They are sending letters to all the Chief’s to find out all issues. Once they have compiled a list they are going to address these with HACC. If they do not have resolution they will continue to take it further.

· Dues are due by the end of November. Dues are $ 1.00 and can be paid of Sean or Heather.

· The executive boards of the fire company and ambulance will be meeting Thursday, November 15, 2007 concerning the status of their building.

New Business

· We received a letter from the auditors that financial reporting for audit came back clean. They complimented Rick on the great job he has done.

· The money was paid back to band, cheerleaders and volleyball from carnival.

· Millersburg Area Working Together sent a pamphlet out for membership. This group organizes different events around town like Cherry Blossom Festival and Tree Lighting. Dues are $ 25.00. A motion was made by Doug Snyder and 2nd by Eric Petery to become members of this group. The motion was passed.

· We received the new insurance policy. The premium is up a little bit.

· Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen’s Association is looking for a host of 2010 Dauphin County Convention. On estimate it takes about $ 20,000.00 to put into hosting a convention. A motion was made by Heather Engle to create a fact finding committee for us to research the possibility of hosting convention. The motion was 2nd by Rich Ibberson and approved. Sean will appoint committee.

Being no further business a motion was made by Seth Lenker and 2nd by Gerry Lauver and meeting was officially closed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Heather R. Engle

Secretary

Millersburg Fire Company No. 1

The regular monthly meeting of the Millersburg Fire Company Relief Association was called to order at 2036 hours on November 13, 2007 President Sean Grimm presiding.

The minutes from the October meeting were distributed to all members present. A motion was made by Paul Enders, 2nd by Chris Hardy and approved.

The Treasurer’s report for October was handed out. A motion was made by Chris Hardy 2nd by Seth Lenker and approved.

The following bills need to be paid.

Nextel $ 336.85

Vision Kraft $ 97.00 safety glasses for Paul Enders

Millersburg Fire Co $ 437.00 reimbursement for Insurance on Utility

Old Business

· A motion was made by Eric Petery to purchase gear as needed. The motion was 2nd by Mark Koppenhaver and approved.

New Business

nothing

There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn by Chris Hardy and 2nd by Jess Enders and the meeting was hereby adjourned at 2045 hours.

Respectfully Submitted,

Heather R. Engle

Secretary

Millersburg Fire Co. No. 1