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early January. Trucks and equipment did not perform well in freezing temps of 20 to 30 degrees below zero. Engine 1's water lines froze at a call with minus 30 degree temps. A dump tank plastic weaved liner tore during this same call. Electrical power was out of service so there were no lights at the fire station during an early morning call and service doors had to be manually opened. One of our tankers stalled when returning to the station and had to be towed before the water froze. Some minor stress related disagreements happened between our personnel and other fire fighters helping us during mutual aid. The good thing was there were no significant injuries or major equipment breakdowns. The annual fire report was reviewed. Several charts were presented to help us understand some of the data. The RIT (rapid intervention training) team was explained to fire board members. We have seven members who participate with this group. The team's purpose is to provide well trained personnel to a department during a structure fire incident in case a fire fighter who has entered a burning structure needs to be rescued. Most departments do not have enough fire personnel to be able to have back -up man power. Craig Bartel, representing Poplar Township, explained to the fire board their interest in contracting with our fire department. They felt they were not being treated fair in their contract with the Motley Fire Department. The township has provided the data that our City Clerk needed to give them a quote on the cost of a contract with us. Tom Ryan, representing the City, explained the concerns city council personnel discussed while -� considering the fire contract request. The City has to make the final decision to approve Poplar Township's contract. The fire board discussed several ideas and possible conflicts with providing service to Poplar Township. Littman motioned to approve the contract with Poplar, McNerney second the motion, motion passed unanimous. The fire board will recommend the City approve the contract. Other townships may also request a contact. In other new business, Mayor Weaver informed the board of two detachments the City of Breezy Point has experienced. The Wild Acres game farm area, which includes all the Ebnets, will be joining Ideal Township. The other area is the Doug Rach property and some adjoined neighbors whose properties will become part of Pelican Township. Our department will lose the contract for the Ideal Township transfer, but will still provide service to the area joining Pelican Township: This detachment will cause some problems with road maintenance. The annual election of fire board officers for 2010 followed. Littman motioned to retain our present officers, second by Ryan, motion passed. Peterson will remain Chairman and Benson will remain vice chairman. Meeting dates for 2010 will be April 28, July 28, October 27, and January 26, 2011. Please mark your calendars. McNerney motioned to adjourn, second by Benson, meeting adjourned.