CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY

                                              APRIL 8, 2003

                                                  MINUTES

Meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham who led the Pledge of  Allegiance .

Members present:  Tom Needham, Tony McKerchie, Scott Preseau, Carmen Fox

                                   Paul Luttenbacher, and Verlin Morningstar.

Absent:                     Henry Jacobi.

Also present:          Chief Jim Bronson,

Visitors/Comments:   Chairperson Needham introduced Rob Houghton from the Greater Foundation 

of Flint, and Marlene Wilson, both who made generous donations to the department for the purchase of defibrillators. They were both presented a certificate of appreciation.

1. Janice Ferweda, 11079 Langdon Dr. asked about an incident in 2002 and was

    told by Chairperson Needham that because it was a personnel matter it

    would not be discussed.

Communications:        None.

Minutes:                       Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fox to approve the minutes

                                        of  3/11/03 as presented. All ayes.

Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Luttenbacher. He explained that      

                                        as the new Treasurer his reports would be formatted differently, but if any of

        the Board would like to see something different to let him know.

       Motion by Morningstar, seconded by McKerchie to approve the Treasurer's 

       Report. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

Chief Report:        Presented by Chief  Bronson.

1.  Tony Marks has resigned. He is moving because of his job.

2.   Red Cross Dinner. One of our resident will be honored and Gary Domerese, 

      Leanne Pennington, and he would like to attend. He asked this check be

      printed with the prepaids this month.

3.   Distributed copies of Operating Guidelines for the Board to approve at the    

      May meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:       None

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Appointment of Chairperson.   Motion by Fox, seconded by Luttenbacher to reappoint Tom

    Needham as Chairperson. With no other names heard a roll call vote was taken. All ayes,

    motion carries.

2. Appointment of Vice-Chairperson.  Motion by Morningstar, seconded by Preseau to reappoint

    Henry Jacobi as Vice-Chairperson. With no other names heard a roll call vote was taken. All  

    ayes, motion carries.

3.  Appointment of Fire Chief.  Motion by Needham, seconded by Luttenbacher to reappoint Jim

     Bronson as Fire Chief. With no other names heard a roll call vote was taken. All ayes, motion

     carries.

4.  Appointment of Assistant Chief. Chief Bronson recommended Gary Domerese be

     reappointed as Assistant Chief and spoke about what a great job he does.  Motion by 

     Needham, seconded by Fox to reappoint Gary Domerese as Assistant Chief. With no other

     names  heard a roll call vote was taken. All ayes, motion carries.

5. Red Cross Dinner. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Needham to allow the check for this

    dinner to be paid with the prepaids this month to meet the deadline. Roll call vote. All ayes,

    motion carries.

6. Recognition report was given.

7. Name plates.  The price for each name plate is $ 7.35.  Morningstar spoke and said the 

    Authority is a Governmental business and should have name plates for a professional look.  

    Motion by Morningstar, seconded by Preseau to purchase name plates for the Board,

    alternates, Chief, Asst. Chief and the Secretary.  Roll call vote.

     Voting yes:  Needham, Fox, Preseau, Morningstar

     Voting no:   McKerchie, Luttenbacher.  Motion carries.

 8.  Resignation of Tony Marks. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Fox to accept Tony Marks'

      resignation because he was moving from the area.

      Discussion: Preseau asked if a signed resignation letter was received and was told yes.

      Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

BILLS FOR APPROVAL:

Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fox to pay the bills in the amount of $ 39,321.97, which is the amount after $250.00 is deducted. It was decided that since the department rents Station #2 from Thetford Township this bill was their responsibility. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Tony McKerchie said Chief and he were scheduled to attend a luncheon Thursday, April 10, 2003

     but now he was unable to attend and asked if the Chair would go in his place.

2. Verlin Morningstar said he had enjoyed his time on the Board and that the Chief and Asst. Chief 

    has given great leadership over the years and that this Fire Department is the envy of all of

    Genesee County.

3. Tony McKerchie asked that an area be added to the agenda for Board Comments.

Next meeting will be May 13, 2003 at 4:30pm at the City of Clio.

Meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.

Mary V. Johnson

Recording Secretary