MINUTES: Kate Kelly read the minutes of the October meeting. Sharon Cooper moved and Sherry Alexander seconded the motion to accept the minutes as read. Motion passed.

PERSONNEL:  Marian reported that Ken May resigned from the department and she is now acting chief until elections in December. The members approved Doug Blunt as interim acting assistant Chief. Jody moved that Marian change her call number from CL2 to CL1. Renee Paterson seconded the motion, which passed. 

A get-well card for Ray Williams, who had knee replacement surgery, was passed around for members to sign. 

Nominations for Officers for 2010 were opened. 

Jim Tiffin nominated Marian Kelly for Chief. Sherry Alexander seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations for Chief so Jim moved that the nominations be closed. Harold Alexander seconded the motion, which passed. 

Jim nominated Doug Blunt for first assistant chief. Sherry seconded the nomination. Kate nominated John Lang. Jane Tiffin seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. Tom Patterson moved and Herb Cooper seconded that the nominations for first assistant chief be closed.  Motion passed. 

Jody Sandquist nominated John Lang for 2nd Assistant Chief and Alex seconded the nomination. Alex nominated Doug Blunt and Jody seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations so Sherry moved and Alex seconded a motion to close the nominations for second assistant chief. Motion passed. 

Jim nominated and Helen Bowlin seconded the nomination of Kate Kelly for secretary. Kate nominated Alice Schiel but Alice declined the nomination. Kate nominated Helen Bowlin and Alice Schiel seconded the nomination. Herb Cooper moved and Alex seconded the motion to close the nominations for secretary. Motion passed. 

Helen Bowlin nominated Kate Kelly for Auxiliary Head and Jane Tiffin seconded the nomination. Kate nominated Herb Cooper with Alice Schiel seconding the nomination. Kate moved and Alex seconded that the nominations for Auxiliary head be closed. Motion passed. 

John Lang listed his qualifications to be assistant Chief. He has been with the department for 4 years and is trained in the following: wildland fires, vehicle proficiency, ice rescue and first aid. He is interested in the operations side of the department and would like to become CL2. 

Doug Blunt has been with the department for 3 1/2 years. Has taken S130, S190, first aid, CPR and AED classes. He is currently enrolled in the First Responder class. He has extensive experience in law enforcement. Doug would prefer to be CL3 officially but wants to keep his CL11 designation. 

Doug and Shirla Race, who joined the department in October, have decided they will train to be fire fighters. Welcome.

EQUIPMENT:  There are 6 members in the First Responder Training. The FEMA grant will pay for equipment so Marian is ordering kits, oxygen and will speak with Cris Meeks of RFLVFD about backboards. Red Feather will continue to be contracted for medical response but CL First Responders will be able to help patients until RF arrives. CL First Responders will work closely with RF EMTs. CL First Responders will have a special jacket with CL and First Responder patches to identify them. 

John Lang, Tom Patterson, Mike Schrodt and Jim Ekberg have the oldest bunker gear and need replacements. They were asked to talk to Alex about sizes. Anyone needing other gear should speak to Alex about it.

COMMUNICATIONS:  CL members were reminded to ask either Marian or Jody if they need communication equipment, especially batteries. No member should go to Collins Communication without first checking with Marian or Jody. We have spare batteries and visits to Collins are very expensive. Doug B indicated he needs batteries and will check with Marian. Alex has pager batteries. 

The cell phone Ken Sterling loaned to the department will cost $15 per month to operate. It was decided to pay Ken for the phone and use the minutes currently on it but not to add minutes. It is not clear that the department needs a cell. John Lang moved and Herb Cooper seconded the motion to pay Ken Sterling for the phone and table the discussion of a department cell phone until a need is established. Motion passed.

TRAINING:  Traffic control safety training by PFA’s Patrick Love will be held on Nov 24th if enough people can attend. Over 10 people agreed to attend. There will be no training on Nov 26, Thanksgiving Day. Training will be held on Nov 12th and First Responder certification testing will be the same day. 

Alex asked for training ideas. Sharon Cooper reminded everyone that we need ice rescue training again. Any further ideas should be forwarded to Alex.

SAFETY:  Jody reminded everyone that now is the time to find your yak traks and be prepared to wear them. Test them first for broken or breaking straps. There are 3 pair of cleats on Engine 2 for anyone’s use in an emergency. 

Jody reminded everyone that the CL Association supports the fire department, letting CLVFD member employees respond to emergencies and that the nonmember CL staff stands by to assist with snow plowing, water delivery, etc during an emergency. 

Don't forget to get H1N1 flu shots. They should be available for emergency workers now.