CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY

                                          FEBRUARY 11, 2003

                                                   MINUTES

 

 

Chairperson Needham called the meeting to order at 4:30pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance .

 

Members present:       Tom Needham, Duane Hammond, Tony McKerchie, Mike Zinn, Henry

                                        Jacobi, Paul Luttenbacher, and Verlin Morningstar.

 

Absent:                          Scott Preseau.

 

Also present:               Chief Jim Bronson, Asst. Chief Gary Domerese.

 

Communications:       Verlin Morningstar expressed his thanks for the Board's expressions of sympathy

                                         in the loss of his mother.

 

Visitors/Comments:   1. Cindy Hicks, 9102 N. Genesee Rd. asked the Board how much Sue

                                        McGlinchey has been paid. She also presented the request in letter form to the

                                        Chair.

 

Minutes:                        Motion by M. Zinn, seconded by D. Hammond to approve the minutes,

                                        of  1/14/03 as presented. All ayes.

 

Treasurer’s Report:   Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer D. Hammond.

                                        Motion by H. Jacobi, seconded by V. Morningstar to accept the Treasurer's

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

 

Chief Report:               Presented by Chief  Bronson.

            

                                    1. Told the Board we had received another cost recovery and that he would like a 

     line item set up to receive this money so it could be accounted for. 

                                    2. Told the Board we had received a grant from the Greater Flint Foundation

                                         for $2150, and a second donation from Jim & Marlene Wilson for $2150 to be

                                         used to purchase 2 defibrillators.

                                    3.  Presented a purchase request in the amount of $ 5858.

                                    4.  Presented a resignation letter from Bill Hosner. He is moving from the area.

 

Duane Hammond asked Chief      1. To define the fire districts and how the lines were decided.

                                                           2. Explain what work the Jobs Bank workers were doing.

                                                               

Roger Hicks said he was in support of the Jobs Bank workers, but he would just ask that they tone down the politics a little.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

                                     1. Medical Facility:  Motion by M. Zinn, seconded by V. Morningstar to hire Genesys

                                         Medical Facility full time since everyone was happy with their work. Roll call vote.

                                        All ayes, motion carries.

                                    2. Cost Analysis:  This information shows the cost to each municipality to support the

                                         department.

                                    3. Drug & Alcohol Policy: Motion by H. Jacobi, seconded by V. Morningstar to accept the

                                        Drug & Alcohol Policy as presented.  Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

                                    4. Budget: Motion by M. Zinn, seconded by H. Jacobi to accept the budget as presented.

                                        Chief Bronson made note of acct # 956 Misc. which includes plaques, etc. He said on the

                                        advice of the Accountant these items will be removed. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion

                                        carries.

                                    5. Legal Representation: Chairperson Needham spoke on the need for an attorney to handle

                                        day to day issues in the department, and as Charles Forrest Jr. has expressed an interest

                                        in working with the department he suggested he be hired. Motion by T. McKerchie,

                                        seconded by V. Morningstar to hire Charles Forrest Jr. as an attorney for the department.

                                        Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

 

NEW BUSINESS:        None.

 

BILLS FOR APPROVAL:  $21,975.68.

 

                                        Motion by P. Luttenbacher, seconded by M. Zinn to pay the bills in the amount of $ 21,975.68

                                        Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

                            1. T. Needham asked for donations to the flower fund.       

                            2. Resignation of Bill Hosner. Motion by P. Luttenbacher, seconded by H. Jacobi to accept

                                the resignation of Bill Hosner because he is moving from area. Roll call vote, all ayes.

                            3. Purchase request: Motion by M. Zinn, seconded by D. Hammond to allow the requested 

                                purchases and to also include the purchase of two defibrillators, for which the grant was

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

                            4. Tony McKerchie said he had received information from the 911 Consortium about the

                                 price of the new radios and the approximate cost to the department will be $ 90,000.

                            5. Duane Hammond said he had received bad news about his health and that the next

                                meeting would have to be his last as he will be starting chemotherapy.

 

 

Next meeting will be March 11, 2003 at the City of Clio.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 5:07pm.

 

 

 

Mary V. Johnson

Recording Secretary