CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MEETING
	FEBRUARY 13, 2007
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Vice-Chairperson Phillips, who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Paul Luttenbacher, Roger Hicks, Dave Phillips, Cassie Schiebel, Bob Smith, and
	Mike Zinn.
Members Absent:	Dennis Fuller, and Shelly Ayotte.
Visitors/Comments	Batt. Chief Paulson said the Firefighters did an excellent job last Friday with three
	house fires.
Communications:	Thank you from Chief Jim Bronson.
Minutes:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Hicks to approve the minutes of  1-9- 2007
	as presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded Hicks by to approve the bills in the amount of
	$ 12,688.58. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Rept:	The Treasurer's report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Smith, seconded by Zinn to approve the report as presented.
	All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	See attached sheet.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1. Asst. Chief's Position. Chief Domerese spoke on why he wants the position filled.
	Paul Luttenbacher agrees with Chief, one is needed.
	Mike Zinn said an Asst. Chief is necessary.
	Roger Hicks said it should be the Chief's call.
	Bob Smith said Chief knows what he needs, don't fix what isn't broken.
	Cassie Schiebel said Chief should have one if he wants.
	Dave Phillips said he agrees with Chief, he has no problem with having one.
	2. Lawn Care Contract. Clio Lawn Care for 4 applications a year, weed & feed, at $100
	for each application.
	3. Budget Approval.
	Dave Phillips asked Chief how the 25% will effect the Dept for the next seven years.
	Chief Domerese said it will mean no new trucks.
	Roger Hicks asked if the 10% for maintenance will be deducted from the 25% before
	it goes back to the requesting municipality.
	Paul Luttenbacher said Vienna possibly won't have to use the whole 25% for the
	annual payment and if they don't it will stay in the Capital Fund.
	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Zinn to approve the 07/08 Budget as presented.
	Voting yes: Luttenbacher, Phillips, Schiebel, Smith, Zinn.
	Voting no:   Hicks.                                                            Motion carries.
	4. Purchase Requests:
	Motion by Hicks, seconded by Smith to approve the purchase of $ 1475.88 from # 978.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Hicks, seconded by Smith to approve the purchase of $ 4813.80 from # 979.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	5. New Hires:
	Motion by Zinn, seconded by Luttenbacher to hire Josh Kietzman. All ayes, motion
	carries.
	Motion by Zinn, seconded by Smith to hire Chris Hansen. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Smith, seconded by Zinn to hire Kristie McMillan. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Smith, seconded by Zinn to hire Aaron Snider. All ayes, motion carries.
Board Comments:	1. Paul Luttenbacher said he is disappointed the amendments did not pass at
	Thetford's meeting last night. The changes were made by their attorney.
Other Comments:	Tony McKerchie, Vienna Township Supervisor, said the Fire Authority does not have
	an agreement because Thetford can not agree.
	Duke Hatchett, Thetford Township Supervisor, said the agreement passed at Thetford
	on January 11th.
	Roger Hicks said Thetford just wants clarification on three issues.
	The next regular meeting will be March 13, 2007 at Station # 2.
	The meeting was adjourned at 5:50pm.
	Mary V. Johnson