CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MINUTES
	JANUARY 10, 2006
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Fuller who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Dennis Fuller, Paul Luttenbacher, Dave Phillips, Tom Needham, Roger Hicks, Bob
	Smith, and Cassis Schiebel.
Absent:	Verlin Morningstar.
Also Present:	Chief Bronson, Asst. Chief Domerese and Batt. Chiefs Bloss and Paulson.
Visitors/Comments:	None.
Communications:	1. Resignation of Dan Jeffrey.
Minutes:	Motion by Needham, seconded by Hicks, to approve the minutes of 12-13-05 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Needham to approve the bills in the amount of
	$ 43,476.03. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Report:	The Treasurer's Report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Phillips, seconded by Smith to approve the Treasurer's report as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	1. Presented the 2 station alarm report.
	2. Presented the Annual report of fire calls.
	3. Gave update and said he was very pleased with the progress of the new fire hall.
Asst. Chief's Report:	1. Spoke on purchase request for dress uniforms. This will be out of the new budget.
	2. He has given the NIMS presentation to all three municipalities and they have
	adopted it.
	3. Presented the National Firefighter fatality report.
	4. Charter internet. Roger Hicks said the internet will cost $ 39.99 a month for St#2.
	Comcast internet for St#1 will cost $ 62.50, or Speednet for $ 49.95 per month.
	5. Presented updates to the Operating Guide.
	6. Presented the 06/07 proposed budget for review. Will be adopted next month.
	Tom Needham asked if Gary will give a budget presentation at the City meeting.
	Dennis Fuller said the Board should notice the truck request in the new budget,
	that maybe we could hold up on it, and the 3% wage increase. The new budget
	should be approved at the next meeting.
	Roger Hicks said the current budget is over in wages and Treasurer Luttenbacher
	said it was because the firefighters are paid on a yearly basis, the calendar year,
	and the budget is on a fiscal year.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1. Uniform purchase. Motion by Needham, seconded by Hicks to approve the
	purchase in the amount of $ 4894 from Acct # 978. Roll call vote. All ayes.
	2. Test materials. Motion by Needham, seconded by Smith to approve the purchase
	in the amount of $ 750 from Acct # 337. Roll call vote. All ayes.
	3. Hose purchase. Motion by Needham, seconded by Luttenbacher to approve the
	purchase in the amount of $ 1580 from Acct # 979. Roll call vote. All ayes.
	4. Resignation of Dan Jeffrey. He is moving to Texas. Motion by Luttenbacher,
	seconded by Hicks to accept the resignation. All ayes, motion carries.
	5. Approval for Charter internet at St #2 preconstruction cost of $ 39.99. Motion by
	Phillips, seconded by Hicks to approve the cost. Roll call vote. All ayes.
Old Business:	None.
Board Comments:	None.
	The next regular meeting will be February 14, 2006 at Station # 2.
	The meeting was adjourned at 5:25pm.
	Mary V. Johnson