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PEQUOT LAKES AREA FIRE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 25,2018 The quarterly meeting of the PLAFB was called to order by Chairman Peterson.The minutes of the last meeting were not read due to a motion by Adams,second by Hart,motion passed. The second quarter fire call report was discussed.There were 24 calls this year and 22 during the same period last year. By types,there were 6 structure fires,5 grass fires,4 mutual aid structure fires,3 fire alarm systems,2 outside fires,2 personal injury accidents,l propane explosion with injuries,and 1 medical assist. By location,there were 7 to City of Breery Point,4 to Loon Lake Township,3 to City of Jenkins,2 to City of Pequot Lakes,2 to Nisswa,and 1 each to Jenkins Township,ldeal Township,Crosslake, Pine River,Wilson Township,and Wadena County. The training report totaled 22 hours.By types,there were 8 hours live house burn,7 hours pump operetion,3 hours CPR/AED/choking classes,2 hours mock car crash/auto extrication,&2 hours auto extrication. The second quarter financial report was discussed.All information seemed to be in line.Bartels motioned '� to approve4 the report,second by Sodd,motion passed. �'I The second quarter fire personnel/operations report was discussed.Casey Emans resigned from the ' Department. New back-up cameras were purchased for our tankers and utility truck using donations to finance.Our Explorer program supervisors all completed a special training class from the Boy Scouts � Association.The Department applied for the DNR matching funds grant to heip finance radios.Radio costs have increased from approximately$1500.00 each to$2600.00 each.The Department provided a fire engine to the Breery Point air show.Two 65"televisions were purchased to�eplace an aging projection system that is used in our Training Room.The Department loaned tables to the School for the annual Art Expo.A house bum training uvas done in Jenkins.The Department provided fire trucks to area parades in Pequot lakes,Nisswa,and Pine River this coming week-e�d. A new Ford e�ctended cab truck has been order�d to replace our old grass truck.The projected cost is $37,935.00.The pump skid unit from the old tna�k will be installed in the new one. This truck will be used as a utility vehicle year round to provide equipm�nt hauling and personnel transport to calls.Financing will be$30,000.00 from the fire fund and the balar�ce will be from donations.Delivery is expected in late fall. Our July 4"'pancake breakfast was attended by 1514 people despite an early rain storm that moved through the area. Everything went very well.Our profit was approximately$9500.00. There was no new business,questions,or comments. Our next meeting is planned for October 24�'at 7pm at the fire station. Adams motioned to adjourn,second by Bartels,motion passed and meeting adjourned. PRESENT AT MEETING: 'Gary Hart,lohn Benson,Craig Bartels,Nancy Adams,Mike Dubay,Leonard Sodd, Tom Lillehei,Tom Nelson,&Bob Peterson