08 - Fire Department Monthly Report

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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2007 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 24 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Evenson, second by Zeimet, motion passed. Rickard stated that all the repairs and modifications listed in last month's meeting were done except the turn signal switch for Grass truck 1. Engine 1 needs hydraulic oil for the Hurst tool and a roll of duct tape. Engine 2 is good and it also has the new gas monitor which is located next to the flash lights. Engine 3 has no brake lights and did not pass the pump certification test. The tender was OK. Rescue 1 and 2 were good. Tankers 1, 2, and 3 were all good. The ATV has a fan blade slippng on the shaft and the trailer coupler is bent and loose. Grass truck 1 has the bad turn signal switch and grass truck 2 is missing a flash light, but has a lantern. Casanova would like to recommend that we check all our fuel cans to make sure it is fresh and treat all cans with sea foam. The financial report lists our fire fund balance at $70,700.00. About half of this will be used for payroll next month. Our checking account balance is $4896.21. During the month we paid $125.00 for the tables from the Historical society, reimbursed Tasha $5.96 for photos, paid $180.00 for a video cable, and paid $52.30 for pop. We deposited $500.00 from the Moraines. The scholarship fund balance is $1467.47. Loven motioned to accept the report, second by Wendt, motion passed. The Chief announced that the pump service company that did our pump certification for our pump trucks will do a free pump class for us. We discussed the letter from Ray Steffens, thanking us for a great job done at his chimney fire. We received a $2500.00 donation from the Agstar Group to be used for radios and pagers. They are from Mankato and help fund rural areas. We also will receive a $1200.00 donation from the Women's Legion Auxiliary to be used for acquiring new wet suits are leaking. The Safety thought for tonight is from an E-mail from Kevin Mahle reminding us that there are over 100 fire fighter line of duty deaths across the United States during 2007. There are two months left this year, and we need to be concerned for safety. Loven reminded the group to be especially careful in discussions of critical situations during or after a fire call incident.