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`— PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 3,2007 MEETING The regular meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson,29 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Evenson, second by Peterson II,motion passed. The Chief suggested that our truck check reports should only be for major problems,or situations, in order to speed up the meeting. The Mac tanker has a rear wheel seal leaking and needs an oil change. Varilek will take the truck to be repaired. Engine 3's gas tank was partially filled tonight. We will monitor it for leaks and fill it full when we can. The truck is in service. The Ford diesel grass truck's turn signal doesn't lock properly. Tom will check it. Ford seems to have a problem with them. We should have a committee to make sure truck problems are repaired promptly. The committee would make sure a "chain of command"is used to achieve the goal. Rescue#1 has a red warning light by the front door burned out. Rescue#2 is OK. A note sheet for each truck's check book could be used to get repairs done. The problem could be written down, in detail, so the communication about the problem can be dealt with. The ATV has been combined with the grass truck that pulls it. The trailer still needs to be re-wired. A question was asked what is the"spud bar''on Engine#3. It is a pry bar. The financial report for our checking account indicates our balance tonight is$5866.32. The City owes us$300.00 for reimbursement for the payment for extrication cars for training. This would make our real balance at$6166.32. During the month we deposited $1248.96. This total consists of$435.46 for City reimbursements, $250.00 for the donation from TDS, $497.50 for sweatshirt and tee shirt sales, $44.00 for sausage sales, and$22.00 for X-mas party refunds. We paid$112.00 for pop, $500.00 for our share of the cost for sweatshirts, $81.30 for printer cartridges,and$300.00 for the cars for extrication. Our scholarship fund balance is$1152.67. We have the$200.00 donation from TDS,designated for safety glasses. Peterson I owes$27.00 and Peterson II owes $29.00 for sweatshirts. The fire fund balance is approximately$42,000. All the fire contracts for 2006 have been paid. Crosslake Fire Department is doing a map project fund raiser. Tom will meet with a representative from there to see if we are interested in being involved. The Safety topic is be careful of driving with very icy roads in the area. Be especially careful getting in and out of vehicles. Our new safety vests are here. They were obtained by a matching grant. Bill will put names of the vests and distribute them. They can be kept in your bunker pants pockets. Make sure to use them whenever we are involved in a road way incident. There is a safety catalog missing from the office. It has a black cover with the name "Dewalt". If you know where it is,please return it.