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displayed. We can add pictures and any details that may help us handle an emergency situation. Chief Nelson hopes to convince other area fire departments to get involved with FIowMSP. Chief Nelson explained his"Keep the Wreath Red" program to promote fire safety thru the winter holidays. He got the idea from a fire publication and established the idea for PLFD.A wreath with red lights was displayed in front of City Hall. For each incident the fire department was called to,a red light was replaced with a white one.The idea was widely accepted on social media with several facebook posts.The program will continue to the end of January. Our Department will need tanker updates in the near future.The average cost for a new tanker ranges from $160,000 to$280,000.We need to replace our DNR 1984 Mac chassis truck with a newer and safer unit. Our two other tankers will need to be replaced as they are 20 to 30 years old. Chief Nelson researched to find the DNR is offering 2009 surplus Freightliner truck chassis at a cost of$7000.00.The unit features 6 wheeled drive &automatic transmission. Chief Nelson found Great Plains Fire Company that specializes in refurbishing DNR surplus chassis into first class vehicles for an average cost of$65,000.00. The Department plans to update and refurbish out meeting/training room. New carpet,tables, chairs, podium, and computer facilities are scheduled.The cost will be funded by the DepartmenYs pancake fund and donations.The project will be underway soon. The annual fire department report is attached to our agenda.All the information used in calculating fire contract rates is included in the report. Election of Officers for 2020 followed. Current Officers are Chairman Bob Peterson and Vice Chairman John Benson. Lillehei nominated our current officers to continue, second by Wussow, motion passed. Wussow asked if our Fire Board organization has by-laws.We plan to find what exists. Under new business, Lillehei requested our fire and local police departments promote residents to make sure their street address number signs are visible with all the snow in our area.The idea will be communicated. Meetings for 2020 are scheduled for April 29,July 29,October 28, and lanuary 27, 2021. Lillehei motioned to adjourn, second by Ryan, meeting adjourned. PRESENT AT MEETING: City of lenkins Council member Gary Hart, Moose Lake Township Board member John Benson , Pequot Lakes Mayor James Tayloe, Jenkins Township Board member Mike Dubay, Loon Lake Township Board member Randy Ryan, Breezy Point Mayor Tom Lillehei, Breezy Point City Administrator Pat Wussow, Pequot Lakes Fire Department Chief Tom Nelson, & Pequot Lakes Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Bob Peterson