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\ � PEQUOT LAKES AREA FIRE BOARD NIINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2012 MEETING The quarterly meeting of the PLAFB was called to order by Chairman Peterson. Members in attendance were Hart, Benson, Pederson, Dubay, Sodd, Weaver, Rudberg, Nelson, Peterson, Donovan, and Bartels. The minutes of the last meeting were not read but approved by a motion by Benson, second by Donovan, motion passed. The third quarter fire call report totaled 26 calis, By types there werel4 good intent, 3 structure, 3 assist police, 2 motor vehicle accident/rescue, 1 smoke filled apartment no fire, 1 medical assist, 1 outdoor fire, and 1 gas leak. By location there were 13 in Pequot Lakers, 9 in the City of Breezy Point, 2 in Moose Lake Township, 2 in Jenkins Township, 1 in Loon Lake Township, 1 in Pelican Township, and 1 in the City of Lakeshore. Last year there were 26 calls during this time period. Eight fire bills that totaled $5100.00 were sent. Training hours were 17 during the third quarter. By types there were 8 hours live house burn, 3 hours search and rescue with SCBA operation, 3 hours specialty tool operation, and 3 hours gross decontamination. The financial report was discussed. Insurance costs include 2011 fees which were paid in 2012. Legal fees were for preparing the USDA financial application and for inspection of �" new deparhnent by-laws. Our 2012 budget was approved in September of 2011 before Maple Township dropped our fire contract. This caused a$14,000.00 loss in revenue for 2012. We received training cost reimbursements and a federal grant which helped offset the deficit. Rudberg motioned to approve the financial report, second by Donovan, motion passed. � Mike Peterson resigned from the department with 10 years of service and moved out of the area. Trevor Lang was approved as a new fire fighter. The department burned a house purchased by Grace Methodist Church that was adjacent to their property. We sponsored a fire prevention program for kindergarten through second grade students at Eagle View Elementary School and also some local day care facilities. An open house was held at our fire station during fire prevention week and was well attended. Two reciprocating saws were purchased to help our auto extrication abilities. A$1000.00 matching grant was awarded to us from the DNR. The Breezy Point Women's Club gave us a$300.00 donation. The department has received the new 800 megahertz radios required by the federal government. Mobile radios are installed in our vehicles and hand held radios are a11 in operation. A new radio tower will be constructed in Pequot Lakes and be in operation by mid December. A FEMA grant paid for 80% of the radios cost.