Members in Attendance: Mary Duncan, Ray Williams, Joan Rosecrans and Harold Alexander.

Others in Attendance: Marian Kelly, Jodi Sandquist, Ken May, Don Rogers, and Sherry Alexander

Approval of Minutes: Minutes read and approved as amended.

Additions to the agenda: None

First order of business: A motion was made to appoint Sherry Alexander to fill out the remainder of Bill Salmon's term on the board. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Sherry will be due for election in 2010. Sherry took the oath of office.

President's Report: None.

Treasurer's Report: Joan handed out copies of the bills. Sherry asked what the bills from Harold Alexander and Ken May were for. Joan stated that they were for work done on Engine 1. A motion was made to approve the bills and appropriations. Motion was seconded and approved. Mary asked when Colorado Trust paid interest. Joan stated that it is paid monthly but Joan didn't get a statement for January. There was some discussion about what we pay for gasoline. Joan did not have the amount with her. Don stated that he thought that we pay $2.39/gal. Joan did say that we pay $1.67/gal. for propane. A motion was made to accept the budget as presented, it was seconded and approved.

Secretary's Report: None

Fire Department Report:

	Fire calls: None
	EMS Calls: 1
	Admin Meeting: 1
	Training: 1
	The next trainings are scheduled for Monday and Friday of next week (2-26 & 3-02)

OLD BUSINESS

Mary stated that she could not get hold of Konnie Johnson about the financing of the new tender and if there is a penalty for the early payment of the loan. She did speak with a Lawyer and he said that the purchase agreement looks good and everything necessary was included.

Marian stated that she needed some input prior to purchasing the ice rescue equipment. Don will try to help her get the information she needs. Joan stated that it had already been approved by the board to go ahead and purchase it when the needed information was received.

Grants and Projects: Don went to brunch with the El Pomar Foundation and discussed grants. He stated that they mostly give grants for service and child related items. They only give grants within Colorado. He thought that they would also do PPE and Rescue equipment he didn't know about radios and wildland equipment. They may match our funds if there is community support. Jodi asked if maybe they would help on the sirens? He will check into it as well as specific equipment for us.

Firewise: Jodi stated that Kathay Renolds said that she doesn't think that Homeland Security will help with the sirens. She said that we should check with the Division of Local Affairs.

Mike Weber from AvTek gave us a proposal for the siren system. They want to do another sound check using analytical instruments.

NEW BUSINESS

Jodi asked if the Fire Protection District will pay for damages on the R&R association's equipment if it is damaged while being used on fire department business. Mary stated that our insurance covers damage done on any commandeered equipment during a fire department action.

Joan asked if we would schedule a training meeting to measure for new bunker gear.

There was some discussion about abatement of fuel spills and the equipment needed to do it.

There was a discussion about the new locks for the Fire barn and the need for lighting above the doors. Harold will look into installing lights over the 2 entry doors. Don and Harold will replace the lights on the ends of the buildings. Harold will order 2 solar-powered lights for above the doors that will come on when someone walks up to the doors.

Next meeting: March 22, 2007. There will be a special meeting for the financing of the new Tender prior to the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Meeting Adjourned at 20:46

Harold Alexander
Secretary

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