CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MINUTES
	DECEMBER 9, 2003
	The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Needham at 4:30pm, who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, Carmon Fox, Henry Jacobi, Scott Preseau, Tony McKerchie, Paul
	Luttenbacher, and Verlin Morningstar.
Also Present:	Chief Bronson, and  Asst. Chief Domerese.
Visitors/Comments:	None.
Communications:	None.
Approval of Minutes	Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Fox to approve the minutes of Nov.12, 2003 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Morningstar to approve the bills in the
	amount of $ 13,882.07. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Report:	The Treasurer's report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Fox to approve the Treasurer's report as
	presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	1. Announced that Dick Trask has been appointed Captain at Station #2.
	2. Hire Richard Meinert. He is already a trained FF from the Marines.
	3. Remove Corey Wilson from the roster.
	4. Signature Signs does a lot of free work for the department.We will present them with
	a certificate of appreciation.
	5. Announced the retirement of Kurt Lehr.
	6. Announced the date of January 17, 2004 as a benefit dinner dance for Toby Worthing.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1.Chairperson Needham spoke on putting together a new Fire Authority agreement.
	It will expire in a few years. Last year a letter was sent to each municipality
	reminding them to start thinking about what they would like to see. He further said that
	the City's representatives will be Kevin Kilby and Otis Stout.
	2. Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Luttenbacher to hire Richard Meinert. Roll call vote.
	All ayes, motion carries.
	3. Motion by Fox, seconded by Luttenbacher to remove Corey Wilson from the Roster.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	4. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Preseau to accept the retirement of Kurt Lehr.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Board Comments:	1. Tony McKerchie spoke on the new radios. He said he had learned at the 911 meeting
	that we will have to pay for the radios in January or February of 2005 so we need to
	plan for that in the budget.
	2. Scott Preseau spoke on the fundraiser for Toby Worthing saying he had tickets, or
	would accept donations.
	3.Tom Needham wished everyone a safe and happy holiday.
	4. Chief Bronson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
	The meeting was adjourned at 4:45pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary