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PEQUOT LAKES AREA FIRE BOARD � MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2011 MEETING The quarterly meeting of th� PLAFB was called to order by Chairperson Peterson. Members in attendance were Hart, Benson, Ryan, Dubay, Littman, Weaver, Rudberg, Johnson, Nelson, I'eterson, McNerney, Bartels,and Donovan. The minutes of the last meetuig were not read by a motian by I�ubay, second by MclVemey, rrYOtian passed. The faurth quarter fire report totaled 13 calls. By types, there were 10 good intent, 2 muival aid structizre, and 1 structare fire. By location, there were 6 to Pequot Lalces, 2 to Maple Township, and 1 each to Jenkins Tovmship, City of Jenkins, Poplar Township, Ideal Towrzship, and Nisswa. Last year there were 14 calls during this period. The department had 63 calls last year and 56 this past year. The fourth quarter training report totaled 19 hours. By types, there were 6 hours of live house burn, 3 hours fi7re preventian, 3 hours hazardous materials, 2 hours hose testing, 2 hours search and rescue with SCBA, and 1 hour each of fire alarm systems, gas monitors, and thermal imaging camera. One fire bill was sent that totaled $500.00 The fourth quarter and annual financial report were discussed. The repairs and maintenance for 2010 was more than the bulget planned for. We cannot predict what needs to be f�ed during the year. Bunkers were over budget due to the department purchasing leather boots, which s�ould last longer and are much more comfortable than rubber. The cash balance af $110,665.82 at the end of the year will have to fmance the operations until next June, when new contract funds are available. Training expenses during 2010 v�ere offset by a$4000.00 state grant. Rudberg inotioned to approve the financial report, second by Dubay, motion passed. A discussion of licensing fire fighters confirmed that the system was initiated to zecognize full time fire fighters. Tke criteria to license personnel has not been established, We know the fee will be $75.00 each for a three year period. We have no plans to license our personnel at this time. We recognize training at the fire fighter I and II levels. We have not received a FEMA gra.nt for 2010 yet. The 2011 applicatians are due in April. There is grants for 2010 not awarded. We received a$100.00 donation from Craig & Claire Nagel. We recognized our new department Officers for 2011. The air mask project was completed during 2010 by refizrbishing our old masks and purchasing used high pressure air battles. The department saved about $80,000 verses purchasing new units. The members a11 completed physical fitness and air mask fitting �-- tests at a cost of about $100.00 each per fighter. Tests included a 12 lead EKG heart check and a Iung capacity breativng test. Scott VJarner has resigned from the department and will be moving out of the area. The 800 mega hertz radio program for our department