07.01 - Fire Board Meeting Minutes

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PEQUOT LAKES AREA FIRE BOARD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2013 MEETING The January meeting of the PLAFB was called to order by Chairman Peterson. Members in attendance were Hart, Benson, Dubay, Sodd, Weaver, Rudberg, Nelson, Peterson, Donovan, Bartels, and Sjoblad. The minutes of the last meeting were not read due to a motion by Bartels, second by Benson, motion passed. The fourth quarter fire call report was discussed. There were 17 calls. By types there were 9 good intent, 3 grass, 2 structure 1 mutual aid structure, 1 mutual aid search for lost person, and l motor vehicle auto extrication. By location there were 8 to Breezy Point, 4 to Pequot Lakes, 2 to the City of Jenkins, 1 to Loon Lake Township, 1 to Pine River, and 1 to Mission Township. Last year there were 18 calls during this period. There were 6 fire bills sent that totaled $2300.00. The training report totaled 17 hours. By types there were 4 hours fire prevention open house with grease fire demonstration, 4 hours live house burns, 3 hours new 800 megahertz radio operation, 2 hours fire prevention at Eagle View Elementary school, 2 hours bloodbome pathogens, and 2 hours hazardous materials. The fourth quarter financial report was discussed. The department spent 3 % over budget in 2012 which was very good despite some costly unexpected repairs. Insurance costs exceeded budget due to significant increase in the workman's comp policy. At year's end there is $140,210.00 available to start 2013. Rudberg motioned to approve the report, second by Sjoblad, motion passed. Fire department news includes Kate Petersen on a year long leave of absence. The department burned two small buildings and a house for the Methodist church. The new Pequot radio tower off Akerson road is in operation. The new 800 megahertz radios are working great. Fire fighter 1 and 2 classes are currently being offered. We will be notified of fire calls by a text message in the near future. The department purchased a gun safe to provide safe storage for records and historic documents. The safe was more reasonably priced than a standard fire proof file cabinet. A new computer was purchased for 4800.00. We received another $100.00 donation from Craig & Claire Nagel. Fire Officer and Instructor classes are being taken by Tom Nelson, Brian Evenson, and Natasha Carlson. Dan Cerise recently resigned from the department due to a new job and family obligations. The pump repair bill for Engine 2 has been completed at a cost of $17,600.00 which included 13,600.00 for the pump and transmission, 3100.00 for leaking valves and fitting, and 900.00 for a rear intake gasket.