CLIO AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT
	MINUTES
	MARCH 9, 2004
	The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by Chairperson Needham who led
	the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, Carmon Fox, Henry Jacobi, Scott Preseau, Tony McKerchie, Mike
	Zinn, and Verlin Morningstar.
Members absent:	Paul Luttenbacher.
Also Present:	Chief Jim Bronson, and Asst. Chief Gary Domerese.
Visitors/Comment:	None.
Communications:	None.
Approval of minutes	Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Fox to approve the minutes of 2-10-04 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Jacobi to approve the bills in the amount of
	$ 13,479.55. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Rept:	Treasurer Luttenbacher was absent so the Treasurer's report will be given at the next
	meeting.
Chief's Report:	1. Presented two bids for the new grass trucks. Recommends Simms for the
	chassis, and All Fab Welding for the body for a total of $ 93,204.
	2. Retirement letter from Leonard Worthing and place him in the support group.
	3. Budget adjustment to some line items that are short.
	4. Letter from Gerald Ferweda.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1. Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Morningstar to accept the bid from Simms and
	the bid from All Fab Welding for the two grass trucks for a total price of $ 93,204.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	2. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Zinn to accept Leonard Worthing's retirement
	and place him in the support group. All ayes, motion carries.
	3. Budget Adjustments. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Preseau to adjust line
	items in the budget as presented. All ayes, motion carries.
	4. Letter from Gerald Ferweda. Motion by McKerchie, seconded by Zinn to allow Mr.
	Ferweda to keep his uniform, turn in all other equipment, badges, and ID tags, and
	then he will be presented with a retirement badge.
	It was noted that at the meeting which Mr. Ferweda and his Attorney attended that
	he was told all his equipment had to be returned when he quit. Thetford Township
	Supervisor also has advised that nothing can be bought for or kept from public funds.
	Voting yes:  Zinn, McKerchie
	Voting no:   Needham, Fox, Morningstar, Jacobi, Preseau
	Motion fails.
Other Business:	None.
Board Comments:	Chief thanked Tony for all his hard work, support and tough decisions he has made
	while he was on the FA Board. He appreciates that type of relationship.
	Preseau said he was sad that the Board had to vote no on something like they did
	tonight.
	Tom said the Board has been driven, with three or four lawsuits, to the decision they
	made tonight. Public funds cannot be spent/used for individuals.
	Tony said that this is his last meeting but Paul and Scott will do an excellent job. He
	said he has enjoyed his time on the Board and he will now be Vienna's alternate.
	The rest of the Board expressed their thanks to Tony.
	Next meeting will be October 14, 2003 at 4:30pm at the Clio City Offices.
	The meeting was adjourned at 5:03pm.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary