CLIO AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT
	MINUTES
	DECEMBER 14, 2004
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham who led
	the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, John Rivett, Paul Luttenbacher, Roger Hicks, Dennis Fuller, Dave
	Phillips,  and Verlin Morningstar.
Members absent:	None.
Also Present:	Chief Jim Bronson, and Asst. Chief Gary Domerese.
Visitors/Comment:	Brian Steckroth, Liability & Property Ins. Mr. Steckroth gave an overview of the
	policy with different options.
Communications:	Thank you from Montrose Fire Dept.
Approval of minutes	Motion by Luttenbacher,  seconded by Rivett to approve the minutes of 11-9-04 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
	Dave Phillips left the meeting at 5:20pm due to an emergency.
	Chairperson Needham moved up Item 11New Business #1 Resolution.
	Chairperson Needham read Resolution # 9-14-04-4 in recognition of Charles Robey's
	50th year on the Fire Department, and presented him with the Resolution.
Treasurer's Rept:	Treasurer Luttenbacher gave the report. Motion by Fuller, seconded by Morningstar
	to accept the report.
	Voting yes: Rivett, Fuller, Morningstar, Needham, Luttenbacher.
	Substaining: Hicks.
	Dennis Fuller left the meeting at 5:20pm.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Morningstar, seconded by Luttenbacher to approve the bills in the amount
	of $ 17,427.18.
	Voting yes: Needham, Luttenbacher, Morningstar, Rivett.
	Substaining: Hicks.
Chief's Report:	1. The new 800 MHZ radios are in.
	2. Bob Curtis has resigned from active duty and wishes to be in the support group.
	3. David Cain has resigned from active duty and wishes to be in the support group.
	4. Presented a purchase request.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	2.Motion by Needham, seconded by Morningstar to accept Bob Curtis' resignation
	and place him in the support group. Voice vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	3. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Rivett to accept David Cain's resignation
	and place him in the support group. Voice vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	4. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Needham to approve the purchase of dress
	uniforms from Acct # 978 in the amount of $ 3005.65. Roll call vote.
	Voting yes: Needham, Rivett, Luttenbacher, Morningstar.
	Substaining: Hicks.
	5. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Rivett to approve the purchase of equipment
	from Acct.# 979 in the amount of $ 1110.00. Roll call vote.
	Voting yes: Needham, Rivett, Luttenbacher, Morningstar.
	Substaining: Hicks.
Other Business:	Roger Hicks asked for a donation to the Needy Basket Christmas Program. He
	said they have ten families with 19 children.
	Chairperson Needham explained that the Authority could not spend money like that.
	Motion by Hicks to ask Chief Bronson to ask for a donation from the Corporation.
	There was no second. Motion dies for lack of support.
	Mr. Hicks was told he could approach the Corporation directly, as others have before
	their meeting.
Board Comments:	Morningstar welcomed the new members.
	The meeting was adjourned at 5:35pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary