April 29, 2008

GVFD meeting call to order 06:05 PM.

4/29/08

Roll call:  Corey Child, Wendy Bredow, Margaret Bortko, Mayor Ken Klawnder, Vice Mayor Sandy Marchbanks

Minutes approved unanimously.

Current Business:

a)      Equipment Expenses, Repair expenses needed for Engine 7 air leak, and the Beast needs electrical needed, new headlights, general maintenance and service.  Motion to expend the funds in the amount of 1800.00 to effect repairs needed as noted on estimate number 364 made by Gus, second by Margaret.

Discussion, what are we spending money on the oldest piece of equipment in the fleet.  Corey states that we do not have the funding for a water tender, he has submitted a FEMA grant, but that is in the works.  A water tender is needed to get water to the fire ground.  Gus questions do we have other safe apparatus that can meet our needs rather than spending money on a potential liability.

Motion did not carry.  Four nayes.

Mossy will be directed to make payment on the Ambulance and Engine 7 in order to pay remainder of bill to Bobby Chase.  Mossy has posted estimates on completion of the bathroom and garage door.

b)      Training- GVFD will need active participation from the NPS for water tending training.  Denise attended medical dispatch training prior to EMS symposium, funding provided by a SEREMS grant. 

c)      ARFF contract 2009- we would like to increase the number of personnel and request from the State to pay for that training.  It would lessen the burden on all to spread the work. Be prepared to discuss the contract at our next meeting. 

d)     Donation request(s)-Would like to write a letter to request donations from the Cruiseship industry to support our EMS calls. 

e)      Grants-SEREMS grant expended for EMS dispatch.  FEMA grant for water tender

New Business:

a)      Vice Mayor had questions about the non-code ordinance pertaining to ordinance no. 2008-08NCO.  There will be adjustments made in order to spend the Forest Receipts money properly.

Meeting adjourned 08:00 PM.