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June 4, 2009



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Minutes approved July 2, 2009.

The meeting was called to order by Ken May at 6:30 pm.

Kate read the minutes of the business meetings of April and May. Corrections were made then Marian Moved and Alex seconded they be approved as corrected. Motion passed.

PERSONNEL:  None.

EQUIPMENT: Ken reported that the SCBAs will be checked and filled on June 16 by Bob Fuss. 18 tanks and 6 air packs will be checked. 

Marian reminded the membership that this Sunday, June 7th, is the date of the dinner and inventory. Everyone will meet at the fire station to take inventory of all equipment at 4:30 with dinner to follow.

COMMUNICATIONS:  None.

TRAINING: Ken announced that Air Life is scheduled for the June 11th training. Everyone will meet in the Wapiti room for a brief discussion then adjourn to the LZ where the helicopter will land at 6:30pm. Firefighters and auxiliary are to attend. 

The evacuation training was moved to Thursday, July 9th in order to prepare. Washers to be used to flag properties need to be on the trucks. Ken will check on these washers during the Sunday inventory meeting.

SAFETY: Jody reminded everyone to use the buddy system and to stay in contact with your buddy for the safety of both members during training and incidents. Also remember to chock truck wheels. Each firefighter should check their ppe, mres, trail mix snacks and water supplies. Those doing traffic control should remember to never challenge a difficult driver. It is best to let them go and radio to the incident commander that they have crossed the traffic control line. If help is needed, it is possible to key your radio letting others know there is a problem. 

Accountability tags will be purchased and explained when they arrive.

FIREWISE: Jody reported that the new evacuation letters and maps will be sent from the association office next week. The packets will contain an information card to be returned to the association.

AUXILIARY: Marian reported that the pop machine appears to be no longer profitable. She recommended that it be removed. Kate moved and Jane seconded that the pop machine be removed. Motion passed. Marian will call Pepsi Co. and ask them to remove it. Marian and Kate will empty the machine before removal. 

Kate reported that the 4th of July celebration will take place from 10am to 1 pm on July 5th with the parade starting at 1pm. It was decided to park a truck at the entrance to the parking lot equipped with bunker gear and allow people to try on the gear, sit in the cab, blow the horn or siren. Curt will take pictures and Herb will keep track of names. The pictures will be sent to the families via email or placed in the bugle. Kate and Jane will check on toy supplies during the inventory. Sharon volunteered to solicit silent auction items. A sign up sheet was circulated. 

Kate announced that she must work on the day of the Breakfast at the Lake and cannot sell logo items. Volunteers were requested to sell the items but no one responded. 

It was noted that the rummage sale was a success, netting $3381.89 from all sales including logo items, trees and food sales. Many thanks to all who helped and to the Green Belt Committee for selling trees. Also thanks to Helen Bowlin for donating shirts in memory of her mother. 

Sherry reported that she and Alex bought furniture for the Fire Department office at the Larkspure rummage sale. Kate moved and Bob seconded that the auxiliary reimburse them for the furniture. Motion passed. 

Sherry reminded members that June 27th, July 11th and August 8th are work days. If a member cannot work it is requested that they recruit someone to take their place. Marian will place a sign up sheet in the office and make flyers to recruit community members. 

MISCELLANEOUS:  Ken reminded members that July 4th fireworks in RFL needs our assistance. CLVFD usually takes a tender and brush truck with 2 people in each. Other members are needed to help with parking. Ken will check with Steve to determine their needs.

Renee suggest that the trucks be equipped with an additional step to allow easier access, especially Brush 2. Types of steps were discussed. Alex will check on availability and cost.

Curt moved and Herb seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.


Respectfully submitted,
Kate Kelly, Secretary
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