Meeting Minute Highlights
No July Meeting
June 3rd 2021
Called to order at 7:30 by President Warren Shaw
Report of officers: Steve reported on the motorcycle accident and a baler fire. Mutual Aid with Harrisville was reactivated. Looking for pump operators/helpers to sign up for monthly pump checks. DEC grant paperwork has been submitted.
Report of Committees: Becky reported on summer party plans for July 10th at American Legion.
Treasurers Report read and accepted
Instruction and Training: EVOC and PVO available online for members still needing it to be on the drivers list. June 10th drill at Brookfield in Belfort and Taylorville.
New Business: Engine 2 primer needs to be replaced. Engine one also has some repair needs. Will contact Jerome Fire to service.New Tanker is currently scheduled for November arrival.
Good of the Order: Fair Parade is July 20th.
Submitted by Walt Lehman/gjm
May 6th, 2021
Called to order by President Warren Shaw at 7:30 pm
Report of Officers: Steve reported on 6 calls with an average of 14 members per call. Any interior members still needing a mask should contact Steve. Effective immediately, drivers list and EVOC updates will be utilized. This includes the boat and UTV.
Report of Committees: Barbeque was successful and will continue a drive thru model in the future. New air packs are in service. Committee sign up sheet will be passed around.
Instruction and Training: 4 hour EVOC class will be held in person or members can utilize the online training.
Good of the organization: See Joe Virkler if having problems with WIFI or connectivity at hall. Memorial Day parade at New Bremen this year.
Apr 1, 2021
Called to order at 7:30 by President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers; Mike reported on recent calls. Keith reminded members that firemen need to stop and help Engine 2 setup at fill site. Dennis reported on Fire Police School starting in April
Election of Officers:
President- Warren Shaw
Vice President- Gordie Baxter
Secretary - Walt Lehman
Asst Secretary- Randy Aucter
Treasurer- Gil Monnat
Asst Treasurer- Bruce J Roggie
Chaplain- Joe Virker
Chief - Steve Monnat
1st Asst Chief- Mike Hoch
2nd Asst - Pat Lyng
3rd asst- Rob Shultz
Fire Police Captain- Dennis Meyer
Exec Board- Colin Edick, Charlie Dekin, Becky Knight, Dave Ritz
Report of Committees: BBQ all set for April 24. Drive thru. No preorders this year. Worknight at 5:30 on Friday. Will meet on Sat at 7am to light the grill. Selling 650 halves this year. Funddrive letters will go out in mail on Friday.
Treasurers report read in including hall renovation bills. Also, the Annual Treasurers report was read in with copies going to Village Board.
Election of Members; Nate Gardner read in.
Instruction and Training: April 8th drill on Rescue 2 and Skid Unit. Also, will be training on new Air Compressor.
New Business: Dive Team has obtained a trailer to use for their equipment which will be stored in our bays.
Adjourned at 8:!7
Walt Lehman/gjm
Mar 4, 2021
Called to order at 7:30 pm by President Warren Shaw
Report of officers: Steve reported on 7 calls from last month. He reminded Fire Police to make sure Emergency Scene Road signs are put out on calls. New Air Compressor will be delivered on Mar 17. Colby gave an update on Blue Devil Data system
Election of officers:
Nominations were read in ( see April)
Report of Committees; Vehicle Maint- Tanker needs someone to check. Sick committee sent flowers to family of Bill Morrow. Funddrive worknight set for Mar 29th. BBQ is still on and will be a drive thru this year. Annual Meeting Party will be held in April.
Treasurers report" Read in and approved
Election of Members: Miranda Shafer voted in
Old Business; Keith Bush gave report on New Tanker proposal Motion approved to purchase truck.
For the Good of the Order: Becky displayed new memorial board which was recently purchased.
Adjourned at 8:20
Randy Aucter/gjm
Feb 4, 2021
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers:
Chief Steve Monnat reported on January Calls including 3 using the UTV. He asked members to start the UTV before leaving the hall.Colby reviewed the new data management system, Blue Devil,. He is working on getting set up to issue new member ID tags using this system.
Report of Committees: Nominating committee established. Any eligible member wishing to serve as an officer should contact Joe Virkler or Collin Edick. Annual Party committee was reviewed. Funddrive Committee is in progress. Letter has been drafted and Ralph Kimbrell will work on addresses. A worknight to stuff envelopes will be set up later.
Proposal for Membership: Miranda Shafer was read in to be voted on in March.
Membership: Bill Hutnik and Ralph Kimbrell resigned. Tristan Tabolt elected to membership during January Executive Meeting.
Instruction and Training: Ice/Cold Water Rescue Training Saturday Feb 13th at 8am
New Business: Air Compressor- members voted to purchase new Air Compressor/SCBA fill station to replace the one that is almost 27 years old.
New Tanker- Committee has narrowed options down to two. They will present one option to be voted on at the March meeting.
Good of the Order: Hall rentals will begin as soon as deemed safe with guidance from public officials. Hall Renovation work to begin the week of Feb 15th including painting, new carpet and installation of Accoustic Panels to reduce echo in the meeting room. Members voted to proceed with annual barbeque in April. Possibly a drive through.
Meeting Adjourned 8:45
Randy Aucter, Assistant Secretary
gjm
NO DECEMBER 2020 or JANUARY 2021 Meetings due to COVID
No July Meeting
June 3rd 2021
Called to order at 7:30 by President Warren Shaw
Report of officers: Steve reported on the motorcycle accident and a baler fire. Mutual Aid with Harrisville was reactivated. Looking for pump operators/helpers to sign up for monthly pump checks. DEC grant paperwork has been submitted.
Report of Committees: Becky reported on summer party plans for July 10th at American Legion.
Treasurers Report read and accepted
Instruction and Training: EVOC and PVO available online for members still needing it to be on the drivers list. June 10th drill at Brookfield in Belfort and Taylorville.
New Business: Engine 2 primer needs to be replaced. Engine one also has some repair needs. Will contact Jerome Fire to service.New Tanker is currently scheduled for November arrival.
Good of the Order: Fair Parade is July 20th.
Submitted by Walt Lehman/gjm
May 6th, 2021
Called to order by President Warren Shaw at 7:30 pm
Report of Officers: Steve reported on 6 calls with an average of 14 members per call. Any interior members still needing a mask should contact Steve. Effective immediately, drivers list and EVOC updates will be utilized. This includes the boat and UTV.
Report of Committees: Barbeque was successful and will continue a drive thru model in the future. New air packs are in service. Committee sign up sheet will be passed around.
Instruction and Training: 4 hour EVOC class will be held in person or members can utilize the online training.
Good of the organization: See Joe Virkler if having problems with WIFI or connectivity at hall. Memorial Day parade at New Bremen this year.
Apr 1, 2021
Called to order at 7:30 by President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers; Mike reported on recent calls. Keith reminded members that firemen need to stop and help Engine 2 setup at fill site. Dennis reported on Fire Police School starting in April
Election of Officers:
President- Warren Shaw
Vice President- Gordie Baxter
Secretary - Walt Lehman
Asst Secretary- Randy Aucter
Treasurer- Gil Monnat
Asst Treasurer- Bruce J Roggie
Chaplain- Joe Virker
Chief - Steve Monnat
1st Asst Chief- Mike Hoch
2nd Asst - Pat Lyng
3rd asst- Rob Shultz
Fire Police Captain- Dennis Meyer
Exec Board- Colin Edick, Charlie Dekin, Becky Knight, Dave Ritz
Report of Committees: BBQ all set for April 24. Drive thru. No preorders this year. Worknight at 5:30 on Friday. Will meet on Sat at 7am to light the grill. Selling 650 halves this year. Funddrive letters will go out in mail on Friday.
Treasurers report read in including hall renovation bills. Also, the Annual Treasurers report was read in with copies going to Village Board.
Election of Members; Nate Gardner read in.
Instruction and Training: April 8th drill on Rescue 2 and Skid Unit. Also, will be training on new Air Compressor.
New Business: Dive Team has obtained a trailer to use for their equipment which will be stored in our bays.
Adjourned at 8:!7
Walt Lehman/gjm
Mar 4, 2021
Called to order at 7:30 pm by President Warren Shaw
Report of officers: Steve reported on 7 calls from last month. He reminded Fire Police to make sure Emergency Scene Road signs are put out on calls. New Air Compressor will be delivered on Mar 17. Colby gave an update on Blue Devil Data system
Election of officers:
Nominations were read in ( see April)
Report of Committees; Vehicle Maint- Tanker needs someone to check. Sick committee sent flowers to family of Bill Morrow. Funddrive worknight set for Mar 29th. BBQ is still on and will be a drive thru this year. Annual Meeting Party will be held in April.
Treasurers report" Read in and approved
Election of Members: Miranda Shafer voted in
Old Business; Keith Bush gave report on New Tanker proposal Motion approved to purchase truck.
For the Good of the Order: Becky displayed new memorial board which was recently purchased.
Adjourned at 8:20
Randy Aucter/gjm
Feb 4, 2021
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers:
Chief Steve Monnat reported on January Calls including 3 using the UTV. He asked members to start the UTV before leaving the hall.Colby reviewed the new data management system, Blue Devil,. He is working on getting set up to issue new member ID tags using this system.
Report of Committees: Nominating committee established. Any eligible member wishing to serve as an officer should contact Joe Virkler or Collin Edick. Annual Party committee was reviewed. Funddrive Committee is in progress. Letter has been drafted and Ralph Kimbrell will work on addresses. A worknight to stuff envelopes will be set up later.
Proposal for Membership: Miranda Shafer was read in to be voted on in March.
Membership: Bill Hutnik and Ralph Kimbrell resigned. Tristan Tabolt elected to membership during January Executive Meeting.
Instruction and Training: Ice/Cold Water Rescue Training Saturday Feb 13th at 8am
New Business: Air Compressor- members voted to purchase new Air Compressor/SCBA fill station to replace the one that is almost 27 years old.
New Tanker- Committee has narrowed options down to two. They will present one option to be voted on at the March meeting.
Good of the Order: Hall rentals will begin as soon as deemed safe with guidance from public officials. Hall Renovation work to begin the week of Feb 15th including painting, new carpet and installation of Accoustic Panels to reduce echo in the meeting room. Members voted to proceed with annual barbeque in April. Possibly a drive through.
Meeting Adjourned 8:45
Randy Aucter, Assistant Secretary
gjm
NO DECEMBER 2020 or JANUARY 2021 Meetings due to COVID
