CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MEETING
	MARCH 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, Dave Phillips, Verlin Morningstar,
	and alternates Shelly Ayotte and Bob Smith.
Members Absent:	Roger Hicks and John Rivett.
Also Present:	Battalion Chiefs Kevin Bloss and Kerry Paulson.
Visitors/Comments:	None.
Communications:	Resignation letter from Steven Henson.
Minutes:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Phillips to approve the minutes of 2-8-05.
	Discussion: Shelly Ayotte said there is only one "e" in her name, and item #4 under
	New Business should have said Roger Hicks had no problem with the firefighters
	getting raises but questioned the Chief & Asst. Chief's. Shelly Ayotte said she also
	questioned computer and building maintenance.
	Motion with corrections. Voice vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Morningstar to approve the bills in the amount
	of $ 90,922.61.
	Discussion: Cindy Hicks asked why the bills for the purchase requests from last
	meeting were not in the bills.
	Voting yes: Needham, Morningstar, Luttenbacher, Smith, Ayotte, Phillips.
	Voting no: Fuller.  Motion carries.
Treasurer's Report:	The Treasurer's Report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Fuller, seconded by Morningstar to approve the Treasurer's report as
	presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	1. Resignation of Firefighter Steve Henson. He has resigned with regret and hopes to
	be able to return someday when his circumstances change.
Old Business:	1. Shelly Ayotte asked about department computers, how many and what for.
	She also asked why there is no money in the budget for St #2 repairs.
	2. Dave Phillips asked about the cell phone bill from Cingular Wireless and about the
	phone stipend paid to the Chiefs.
	He asked about the two Suburbans and someone driving them when the Chief
	and Asst. Chief are out of town because gas is so expensive and the liability issue.
	He thinks there should be a written policy. He also asked about the rise in the
	bookkeeping fees.
New Business:	1. Motion by Fuller, seconded by Phillips for the Authority to set a policy for the
	surburbans.
	Voting yes: Fuller, Ayotte, Luttenbacher, Morningstar, Phillips.
	Voting no: Needham and Smith.  Motion carries.
	2. Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Phillips to accept the resignation of Steven
	Henson. Voice vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Board Comments:	1. Dennis Fuller said that the next meeting will be when the Board does reappointments.
	2. Shelly Ayotte asked if a log was kept of attendance at training and for a definition
	of repair and maintenance.
Audience Comm:	1. Cindy Hicks asked that public comment time be added to the agenda.
	2. Stan Piechnik said he is glad Vienna is getting a new fire hall and asked if there
	are any negotiations concerning a new authority agreement. He also asked who
	paid for repairs to the fire halls.
	3. Shelly Ayotte said she thinks the three municipalities can work together.
	4. Dean Bloss said the same agreement should be signed for another ten years.
	The next regular meeting will be April 12, 2005 at St #2.
	The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary