CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham who led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Tom Needham, Paul Luttenbacher, Scott Preseau, Carmon Fox, Henry Jacobi,
John Rivett, and Verlin Morningstar.
Also Present: Chief Jim Bronson, Asst. Chief Gary Domerese, Batt.Chief's Kevin Bloss and Kerry
Paulson. City Administrator Tom Yost.
Visitors/comments  Tom Yost said that Thetford Township has offered the City a large white pine for
the Christmas season, and he is looking for help in getting it moved and set up.
Communications: None.
Minutes: Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Luttenbacher to approve the minutes of 10-12-04 as
presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval: Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fox to approve the bills in the amount of
$ 51,860.60. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Rept: The Treasurer's report was given by Paul Luttenbacher. Motion by Jacobi, seconded
by Fox to approve the report as presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Rept: 1. Presented names of 5 new firefighters. They have completed their drug test and
    their physicals.
2. Purchase request in the amount of $ 1,351.75 from account # 978.
3. Remove two firefighters. Jeremy Jacobs, and Joe Stone.
4. Updates to Operating Guide.
5. St #1 repair. The City DPS is replacing part of the floor which was sinking.
6. The inside & outside of the building needs painting, and the roof is still leaking.
Old Business: None.
New Business: 1. Hire Jeff Corcoran. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Preseau to hire Jeff
    Corcoran. All ayes, motion carries.
2. Hire Tom Howard. Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Fox to hire Tom Howard. All
    ayes, motion carries.
3. Hire Tony Parker. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Rivett to hire Tony Parker.
    All ayes, motion carries.
4. Hire Chad Barnes. Motion by Preseau, seconded by Luttenbacher to hire Chad
    Barnes. All ayes, motion carries.
5. Hire Ken Paulson. Motion by Morningstar, seconded by Fox to hire Ken Paulson.
    All ayes, motion carries.
6. Remove Jeremy Jacobs from Department. Motion by Preseau, seconded by
    Luttenbacher to remove Jacobs. All ayes, motion carries.
7. Remove Joe Stone from Department. Motion by Jacobi, seconded by 
    Luttenbacher to remove Stone.  All ayes, motion carries.
8. Motion by Fox, seconded by Luttenbacher to approve the purchase request in the
    amount of $1351.75 from acct# 978. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Board Comment  Tom Needham thanked Henry & Carmon for all their dedication, support and hard
work on this Board and said we would miss them.
Paul Luttenbacher said he had not heard back from the Insurance company yet.
Verlin Morningstar asked about Halloween and any incidents.
Henry Jacobi thanked everyone. He thanked Tom Needham for his strong leadership,
all the Chief's and said he will miss everyone.
Verlin Morningstar thanked Henry & Carmon for their dedication.
The next regular meeting will be December 14, 2004 at St #2.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35pm.
Mary V. Johnson