CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MEETING
	FEBRUARY 8, 2005
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham, who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, Dennis Fuller, Paul Luttenbacher, Roger Hicks, John Rivett, and
	Shelley Ayotte.
Members Absent:	Dave Phillips, and Verlin Morningstar.
Visitors/Comments	None.
Communications:	None.
Minutes:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Hicks to approve the minutes of January 11,
	2005 as presented. All ayes, motion carries.
	Shelley Ayotte said she was not up to date with the Fire Authority and requested
	that the packets be faxed to Thetford and she would make copies for their two
	representatives.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Rivett, seconded by Luttenbacher to approve the bills in the amount of
	$ 9,845.28. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Rept:	The Treasurer's report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Fuller, seconded by Hicks to approve the report as presented.  Roll call
	vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	1. There were only 8 fire runs in January, which is very unusual.
	2. Purchase requests.
	3. Spoke on the property Vienna Township has purchased.
	4. Budget
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1. Roger Hicks asked if the meetings could start at 6:00pm instead of 4:30pm. There
	was no support. Chairperson Needham said the issue could be brought up again
	if circumstances change.
	2. Purchase requests.
	1. $ 1980, Acct # 977 for a hose tester.
	Motion by Rivett, seconded by Luttenbacher.
	2. $ 1050, Acct # 978 for one set of bunker gear.
	Motion by Hicks, seconded by Luttenbacher.
	3. $ 2307, Acct # 979 for body belts & lanyards.
	Motion by Hicks, seconded by Ayotte.
	All were roll call votes, all ayes, motions carried.
	3.  Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fuller to raise the vehicle deductible to
	$5000, which will save approximately $3475 annually. This $3475 will be put in a
	new line item in the budget, # 776  Insurance Liability Deductible, and will be used
	as needed. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	4.  Budget. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Rivett to accept the budget as
	presented.
	Discussion: Roger Hicks on salaries. Shelley Ayotte on the Acct# 980.
	Voting yes: Luttenbacher, Rivett, Fuller, Needham.
	Voting no: Hicks, Ayotte.
	Motion carries.
Board Comments:	1.  Paul Luttenbacher said if anyone ever has questions about the budget or finances
	to call him.
	2.  Shelley Ayotte said she doesn't think that 10% should come out of Acct # 980
	into Acct # 775, and that's why she voted no on the budget.
	3.  Dennis Fuller said that the Board wasn't handling Acct#  980 that way before but
	it was Thetford Township who brought it to the attention of the Board and that's why
	the 10% comes out of 980, like the agreement states.
	4.  Chief Bronson said he was disappointed Roger and Shelley didn't approve the
	budget because all bills come before the Board for approval.
	The next regular meeting will be March 8, 2005 at Station #1.
	The meeting was adjourned at 6:05pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary