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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2, 2005 MEETING The regular meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 20 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read by a motion by Oaks, second by Evenson, motion passed. Truck checks reports followed. Engine 1 (Peterbuilt)was all OK. The batteries for the thermal camera were fine. Engine 2 (1995 pump truck)was a quart low on antifreeze, the air line check valve does not check the air pressure, and the light for the generator compartment does not work. Tanker 3 is all OK. The van(#4)is missing a throw bag of rope and the rear lights don't work. The grass rig (5) is all OK. Tanker 6 is missing a 4 1/2" storz to 2 1/2" adapter and the tank to tank siphon jet. Jerry Campbell found the siphon jet and has it. Engine 7 (1978 Ideal pump truck)is all OK. The Breezy pump truck(1975 Ford) has a rear turn signal that does not work. The Chief mentioned the bolts that fasten the driver's seat bracket on the van are loose . The financial report is not up to date as the City has not published a new monthly report yet. We spent about $2500.00 this past month, so our fire fund balance is approximately $25000. We had 10 pagers repaired at a cost of$465.00. We received our 2 new rubber ice rescue suits that were ordered. We purchased needed rope and rope reels for $600.00, which completes our ice rescue needs. However, we still need 2 more rope reels for the 2 new rescue suits. Our checking account new balance is $5379.39. We purchased a gift certificate for Bob &Mary for$125.00, who closed their restaurant for our X-mas party. We also purchased a gift certificate for Kevin Mahle for$50.00 because he did not bill us for his training class on building strategy and tactics. We sent Tina a gift package at a cost of$88.00. We deposited $10.00 for a cap for Bill. The Moorhead fire school will be March 12`h and 13''. The Duluth School is April 2nd and 3rd. There are 8 firefighters registered for Duluth already. Anoka Tech is also offering classes in Minneapolis, near the Mall of America, on April 301'and May 1i. The next Cuyuna Range meeting will be March 17`h at Garrison. Mark Germain is teaching arson classes at Brainerd fire station on March I& at 7 pm. These classes are scheduled to meet quarterly. There is no registration needed for these arson classes. A letter from Jack Schmidt was read which recognized several years of service for the secretary-treasurer position for the fire department. He mentioned we don't realize how many hours are needed for this job. Oscar Gravdahl held this position for 33 years Bob Peterson has had the job since 1978. Tom reminded us to help out the Brainerd fire department during their blood drive. Please don't park in front of the maintenance garage doors when you are at a fire call. Jeremy will be picking up the 8 foot trailer that is being donated to the department. Dan reported to us what the forestry grant committee decided to purchase for our grant. We will purchase 4 Pulaski axes, 1 Mcleod tool (shovel-like tool with a rake on back