08.01 - Request to Hire Firefighter

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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MMWTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2005 MEETING The regular meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 23 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Oaks, second by Casanova, motion passed. Truck check reports followed. The Peterbuilt was missing a 4 '/2 inch by 5 inch storz adapter. Engine 2 (1995 pump) has an extra 2 '/z"by 1 '/2" gated wye and an extra 1 '/2" nozzle. It is missing duct tape and a tow strap. The kill switch was left on and the battery was dead. Tanker 3 is missing jumper cables. The van checked out fine. The old grass truck(#5)is missing safety glasses, a funnel, and a shovel. The Breezy pump (1975)was missing a spanner wrench and a 2 '/2" cap. Tanker 6 was OK. The water tender(#7)has an extra set of wheel chocks and you cannot check the brake fluid level. The new grass truck has a missing lantern, safety glasses, and a McLeod tool. The McLeod tool was found. It also has an extra shovel, an extra axe, and extra brooms. The fire extinguisher has been mounted. Anything found extra on a truck should be set on a table out in front so it can be returned where needed. We need to purchase safety glasses and funnels. The air mask's batteries were all changed tonight. The old masks at the Breezy station have not been changed yet. `. The financial report lists the fire fund balance at approximately$53,000. Our checking account balance is approximately$4526.00 During the month we paid for shipping a plaque to Larry Halter for$8.70, bought steel for the hose rack for $232.70, and purchased 10 cases of pop and 2 cases of water for$60.96. The scholarship money for$698.58 and a check from Dave Szymanski was deposited for$24.50. Evenson motioned to approve the financial report and for us to pay for the plaque shipping, second by Peterson II, motion passed. The safety officer reminded us all to drive carefully as traffic around the area has increased. Loven added for all of us to watch out for each other, especially for exhaustion during warm temperatures. The use of passport tags has been very good. There will be a house burn at Pine River on Sunday, June 5, starting at 9 am. We will take an engine and a tanker. Plan to leave Pequot at 8:30 am. The next Cuyuna Range meeting will be Thursday, June 161' at Hackensack. Do not forget the arson class will be held on Wednesday, the 15'x, at Brainerd. We had our request for a six wheeler.rejected.