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October 7, 2008 Fire Department Meeting

HIGHLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT 
MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2008

Members present: Todd Carlson, Sherrie Craft, Jessica Carlson, Ken
Wilk, Marvin Landreth, Kally Ross, Dawn Ross, DJ Ronkainen, Dan, Ron
Cairns and Ron Smith. 

EMS training was held before the meeting.
7:30 pm Meeting was called to order by Chief Todd Carlson.
Minutes were emailed to the members.  A motion to accept the minutes
was made by Ken/Marvin. (MC) Treasurer’s Report: None
Correspondence:  None

Fire Association Meetings:  Douglas County.  Todd attended the
meeting.  Discussion was held on the Mock Fire Event.  

Fire/EMS Report:  No Calls

Committee Reports:  Grants-Dawn- She is waiting to hear on the
outstanding grants.  She has a list of what has been applied for if
you would like to see it.
Truck-Thursday the 9th we will be opening the bids at the board
meeting.  From early figures, it looks like we will be over the
$220,000.  If the town refuses the bids then Todd will propose paying
for the foam unit out of the next year budget.  This has to pass in
order to meet the FEMA deadline.  We need to have a strong showing
from the members to help get this through.
Fundraising-Todd and Sherrie still need to meet with Tony to set the
date for the golf tournament in 2009.  The rendezvous is still in the
planning stage. 
 
Old Business:  FEMA Truck is on schedule so far.  The tanker is still
expected to arrive in November.  We need to see if Barnes wants the
old tanker back as per the deal that was made between the two towns. 
If they do not, Todd would like to offer the tires to Scott for the
town trucks and put old ones back on it.  The engine needs to be
retired after the arrival of the new engine in 2009.  FEMA will not
allow this truck to be used by anyone as a fire truck.  Some members
were wondering if there is a way to use it as a fund raising vehicle.
Most of the EMS supplies are in.  There was a question raised about
the correct size BVM to be using.  Todd will call Gold Cross to get
direction in this matter.  
Raffle license – No news at this time.  Ron has been researching
getting cargo containers to use as a burn house for training.  The
cost ranges from $2200-$2400 plus $700 for shipping.  Dawn knows of
someone that has this type of container and will get information from
him.  Todd thought that we could possibly share the expense with other
local departments.
The DNR grant money for 07-08 is in and the EMS grant.  We have been
awarded the DNR Grant for 08-09.
Tim Andrews will be leaving for the Air Force on October 20th and Matt
Carlson will be leaving November 24th for the Air Force.
The t-shirts are here, the long sleeved will be here the 20th and the
polos are still on order.

Old Business from the Floor:  Ron-The prints that we purchased should
be presented to the town.  Todd discussed taking pictures from the
members and making a montage to put on display. Ron thought that it
would be a good idea to carry a disposable camera in each truck. 

New Business: Driver/Operator class is starting in Nebagamon Oct.
20th.

New business from the floor:  
Ron would like to look into having a low angle rescue class here.  He
will check into the cost and get information on it.  Dawn thought that
there may be a possibility to pay for the class with a grant.
The four gas meter is now in service.  
Todd gave a demonstration on the use of the meter.
Todd asked the members for approval to pay for the shirts out of the
fundraising account.  Payment was approved by all members present.

A motion to adjourn was made by Ken/Kally.  (MC)


Training will be Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 6:30pm at the fire hall.
Next Meeting will be Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 6:30 pm at the fire
hall.

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