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PEQUOT LAKES AREA FIRE BOARD
<br /> MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2007 MEETING
<br /> The quarterly meeting of the PLAFD was called to order by Chairman Peterson.
<br /> Members in attendance were Benson, Oraskovich, Weaver, Mayor Malecha,
<br /> Messerschmidt, Nancy Malecha our deputy clerk, Peterson, and Nelson.
<br /> The minutes of the last meeting were approved by a motion by Messerschmidt, second by
<br /> Benson, motion passed.
<br /> The fire call report for the quarter totaled 32 calls. By types, there were 7 good intent fire
<br /> alarms, 5 good intent grass fires, 4 mutual aid structure, 4 natural gas leaks, 3 motor
<br /> vehicle accident/rescue calls, 2 structure fires, 2 tree on power lines, 1 assist police, 1
<br /> natural gas regulator fire, 1 good intent sewer smell, 1 grass fire, and 1 fire alarm with
<br /> extensive search. By location, there were 13 to Pequot Lakes, 9 to Breezy Point, 2 each to
<br /> Jenkins Township, Nisswa, and Moose Lake Township, and 1 each to Loon Lake
<br /> Township, Jenkins City, Ideal Township, and Pine River. Last year, we had 19 calls
<br /> during this period.
<br /> Fire bills sent were 16 that total $6600.00
<br /> The quarterly training report was for 13 hours. By types, there were 6 hours of multi
<br /> department training drill with propane tank trailer, propane car, flash over trailer, auto
<br /> extrication, water supply from a lake, 3 hours of propane burn with a state trainer, 2 hours
<br /> each of RIT training at Ideal, and pump truck operation with fire hydrant water supply.
<br /> The third quarter financial report was discussed. We have used about 64 %of our budget
<br /> for the year, which is normal. Payroll during next quarter will be approximately $35,000.
<br /> Oraskovich motioned to approve the report,second by Weaver, motion passed.
<br /> Grants received during the third quarter were three that totaled $8500.00. There were
<br /> $5000.00 from the DNR for a matching fund grant for fire hose, radios, and hose fittings,
<br /> $2500.00 from Agstar for pagers, and $1000.00 from Crow wing Co-op for a radio in
<br /> Rescue 2 and for programming it.
<br /> Fire prevention at Eagle View elementary school was very successful. We had 13 fire
<br /> fighters work with kindergarten the second grade students. We provided coloring books,
<br /> safety calendars, stickers, and candy.
<br /> We also hosted an open house at the fire station on Wednesday, October 101'from 6:00 to
<br /> 8:00 pm. There were fire extinguisher demos, the safety house, videos, trucks and
<br /> equipment on display, fire truck rides, and refreshments for everyone. Attendance was
<br /> great.
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