CLIO AREA FIRE AUTHORITY
	MINUTES
	APRIL 13, 2004
	The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Needham at 4:30pm, who led the
	Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:	Tom Needham, Carmon Fox, Henry Jacobi, Scott Preseau, Paul Luttenbacher,
	and Verlin Morningstar.
Members Absent:	John Rivett.
Also Present:	Chief Bronson, and  Asst. Chief Domerese.
Visitors/Comments:	Mrs. Gerald Ferweda was present and turned in Gerald's gear. She said Gerald was
	very proud of his years of service.
Other Business:	Kevin Dodge, Chairperson of the Recognition Fund Committee, presented their report.
Communications:	Letter from Brian Barkey.
Approval of Minutes	Motion by Preseau, seconded by Jacobi to approve the minutes of  3-9- 2004 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Bills for Approval:	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fox to approve the bills in the amount of
	$ 39,070.82. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Treasurer's Report:	The Treasurer's report was given by Paul Luttenbacher.
	Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Preseau to approve the Treasurer's report as
	presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Chief's Report:	1. Announced the two new grass trucks should be built this month.
	2. Presented purchase request list.
	3. Announced the appointment of a new Lieutenant. at St #1. Bill Villaire.
	4. Budget adjustments.
Old Business:	None.
New Business:	1. Appointment of Fire Chief.
	Motion by Fox, seconded by Jacobi to appoint Jim Bronson as the Fire Chief.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	2. Appointment of Assistant Fire Chief. Chief Bronson recommends Gary Domerese.
	Appointment of Battalion Chiefs. Chief Bronson recommends Kerry Paulson and Kevin
	Bloss. Motion by Needham, seconded by Jacobi to accept Chief Bronson's
	recommendations. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	3. Purchase requests. Motion by Fox, seconded by Luttenbacher to purchase two
	computers for $ 4193.82 from acct. 956. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Jacobi, seconded by Fox to purchase, gloves, boots, hoods, flashlights
	for $ 1816.24 from acct. 978. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Preseau, seconded by Luttenbacher to purchase hose, and pike poles
	for $ 3421.18 from acct. 977. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Morningstar to purchase two rechargable flash-
	lights for $ 180.00 from acct. 979. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	4. Recognition Fund: Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Preseau to take the
	recommendation of the Recognition committee and change the bylaws. Roll call vote.
	All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Morningstar, seconded by Luttenbacher to disperse from the recognition
	fund $ 48,854.78 as presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Luttenbacher, seconded by Fox to adopt the 403-B plan. Roll call vote. All
	ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Preseau, seconded by Luttenbacher to adjust line items in the budget to
	bring the year end budget into balance. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Next meeting will be May 11, 2004, 4:30pm at the Clio City Offices.
	Mary V. Johnson
	Recording Secretary