CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	SPECIAL MEETING
	JANUARY  27, 2004
	MINUTES
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, Paul Luttenbacher, Henry Jacobi, Tony McKerchie, Carmon Fox,
	John Rivett.
Absent:	Verlin Morningstar, and Scott Preseau.
Also Present:	Chief Bronson, and Asst. Chief Domerese.
Business:	Chairperson Needham announced that this was a special meeting called to discuss
	the budget for the new year.
	Chief Bronson asked about the Capital Fund. Whether it could be used for something
	other than the purchase of equipment, because both stations need repair.
	Chairperson Needham said as he understands the Fire Authority Agreement the
	Authority makes repairs and the municipality pays only if they change the footprint
	of the building. When the new agreement is made the Board can look at this issue.
	Asst. Chief Gary Domerese presented the new budget. He announced that the
	department has received a FEMA grant which will pay for the new 800 m. radios
	so there is more monies available than previously thought.
	Chief Bronson discussed raises for the officers. The budget reflects percentage
	raises from 0 to 5 %. The raises will be given on performance evaluations.
	Motion by McKerchie to accept the proposed budget and to purchase two new
	grass trucks, one for each station as soon as possible, seconded by Jacobi.
	Chief Bronson said that 10 had signed up for the Explorer group, and that Flushing
	FD had given 30 sets of bunker gear to the group.
	Discussion on added expenditures in account # 853 Telephone expense.
	Discussion on increase in Board member wages, account # 721. It was the consensus
	of the Board not to raise their pay. However the Chairperson will receive $75 per
	meeting and the Secretary will receive $45.
	McKerchie called for the question on his motion. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion
	carries.
	The meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Secretary