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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3,2008 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 31 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Evenson, second by Larson, motion passed. Truck and equipment checks were discussed. Engine 1 was good. Engine 2 was also good. Chief Nelson reminded us to make sure to drain the deck gun when used during cold weather. To lower the nozzle all the way down, one has to crank the nozzle down till it hits the stop, lift slightly to relieve the weight of the nozzle, pull the spring pin to release the stop, and then continue to lower the nozzle all the way down so it drains. The water tender truck check sheet needs to be redone. Make a note to check for the fuel card on each vehicle on each vehicle's check sheet. The card is only good for fuel, oil, and washer fluids. Tanker 1 was good. Tanker 2 was missing a high-vol spanner and a 4" by 21/2" storz adapter. Tanker 3 was OK Grass 1 was OK and the water tank is now drained for winter. Grass 2 is OK. The flash lights on engine 2 are not charging for some reason. New lights are ordered. We may have to get a new plug in strip also. The four wheeler would not start tonight. Rescue 1 and 2 were both good. The tank on tanker 2 has a slight leak. The financial report for our checking account balance tonight is $9732.56. During the month we paid $42.00 for a roll of stamps, $54.29 for pop, and $31.95 for the Schaefer's bill. The scholarship fund balance is $1800.65. The relief association special fund owes $240.00 to our general fund for volunteer fire fighters insurance premiums that were paid. The fire fund balance is $27898.00 tonight after all bills are paid. Jenkins City paid their fire contract and the City of Pequot Lakes still owes their share so the fund will be increasing after the payment. Larson motioned to approve the financial report, second by Mike Peterson, motion passed. Grass 1 has a factory recall for a crankshaft sensor which could cause trouble. The windshield also has a crack and needs to be fixed. Evenson will take care of the recall repair and the windshield. We received a thank you note from the Cub scouts for a fire truck showing at Eagle View School. Tom, Brian, and Dean participated in this event. We also received a thank you for the Ryan Trumble donation. The fund raiser for the Trumble family totaled about $22,000. A letter from Madison Lake fire department was asking for donations for a fire fighter's wife who suffered an aneurism. No action was taken. The benefit for the Garrison fire fighter who passed away will be this Saturday at the Blue Goose. The event will be a pig roast and a texas holdem tournament. A name, address, and phone number check sheet was passed around. If you have a change or an addition, please write it in tonight.