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April 7, 2009 Fire Department Meeting

HIGHLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2009
Members present: Chief Carlson, Ass't Chief Ron Cairns, DJ Ronkainen,
Mike Ross, Dawn Ross, Justine Ross, Kally Ross, Ron Smith, Sherrie
Craft, Jeremy Francisco, Misty Francisco, Marvin Landreth, Jessica
Carlson and Ken Wilk
Meeting Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7:20 by Chief Carlson.
Secretary's report was presented. A motion was made to approve the
Secretary's report by Kally and 2nd by Ken. Motion Carried.
Treasurer's report was not presented. Mike stated that he requested
approved procedures to follow from Annie Moss, Town Clerk, regarding
purchases and disbursements. Chief Carlson stated the report would
reflect the previous months balances and expendititures since all
current expenses are not released until the monthly town board meeting
which is held after the monthly business meeting.
Correspondence:
Douglas County Tornado “Skywarn” training program was presented in
poster form for April 13, 2009 at the Emergency Operations Center in
Duluth. National Weather Service to do training.
The Muscular Dystrophy Ass'n “Fill the Boot Day” is to be held on
Sunday, June 14th , 9pm to 4pm.
Fire Association Meetings:
Chief Carlson and Sherrie attended the Fire Association meeting. They
discussed the Associations insurance policy available to all member
firefighters.
The “Be Somebody” Campaign TV advertisement will be the same as last
year.
Fire/EMS Report: Fire/EMS Report:
There was one structure fire as mutual aid to Lake Nebagamon.
Chief Carlson discussed methods and errors that occurred, then
reviewed how the fire was fought and more effective methods that could
have been employed.
Committee Reports:
Grants were discussed by Dawn: She stated that all grants applied for
need to be approved by the board. She also suggested that we need to
focus on what grants would be helpful for the department that should
be requested.
Truck Committee: FEMA engine is right on schedule. The 2009 FEMA grant
is ready to be submitted.
Fund Raising Committee: The golf outing has been designated as August
2nd. Chief Carlson to Chair, with Sherrie, Misty and Ron as committee
members. Misty Francisco suggested that a Barbque feed would be a good
idea.
Raffle License's have been approved. A gun and/or bow raffle was
suggested.
Old Business:
Chief Carlson stated that the Engine is still slated for a June
delivery from Stainless Repair.
The DNR grant is finished but not yet granted.
Old Business from the Floor:
None
New Business:
The “Be Somebody” campaign will be staged next to the Gopher Hole
Lounge on May 15th.
Dawn stated that the HVFD Grandma's Marathon runners will do a run
that starts at and ends at the Gopher Hole Lounge. The
reporter/photographer for the Superior Telegram will be interviewing
the HVFD Grandma's Marathon “Be Somebody” runners sometime during the
day.
The Gopher Hole Lounge is sponsoring a “Fire House” Chili Recipe
contest starting at 6pm in conjunction with the “Be Somebody”
campaign. Posters were presented for distribution by members.
The Muscular Dystrophy Ass'n “Fill the Boot Day” is to be held on
Sunday, June 14th , 9pm to 4pm.
The “Fill the Boot” event is to be held in Ole's parking lot. Members
are asked to come and help in the collection. We can sign up for
shifts.
The Firemen's banquet, sponsored by the Town of Superior FD, will be
held at the Elks Lodge, 1530 Belnap, Superior, on May 9th. The cost
will be $20 per person to be paid for by the department. A head count
is needed by the April 21 training meeting or RSVP to Todd, Sherrie or
Marvin.
It was discussed that “no-shows” would have to reimburse the ticket
price to the Township.
Chief Carlson stated that he would like every member to join the WSF
Ass'n. It was moved by Ron C. and 2nd by Dawn R. to accept the Chief's
recommendation of membership with the WSF Ass'n. The $20 membership
fee is to be paid by the Department per Chief Carlson. Motion
carried.
A membership in the Wisconsin State Firefighter's Assn. Provides at
least the following: A $1500.00 ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT
POLICY, WHICH COVERS YOU 24 HOURS A DAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU ARE
ON OR OFF FIRE DUTY. A DISABILITY INCOME POLICY WHICH PAYS $100.00 PER
WEEK FOR UP TO 260 WEEKS, IF YOU ARE INJURED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY.
Visit their website at www.wi-state-firefighters.org.
Chief Carlson suggested we vote on whether the department should
accept the “Adopt-a-Highway” program on CTH “S” from Minnesung Rd. to
Stones Bridge. Kally R. moved and Justine R. 2nd that we should accept
the program. Motion carried.
Chief Carlson outlined a comprehensive 12 month training plan. It is
intended to be “results oriented” per Chief Carlson.
New business from the floor:
None
Motion to adjourn: Motion to adjourn:
A motion to adjourn was offered by Mike R. and 2nd by Kally R. Motion
carried.
Next training meeting will be Tuesday, April 21, 2009@ 6:30pm at the
fire hall. Next training meeting will be Tuesday, April 21, 2009@
6:30pm at the fire hall.
Next business meeting will be Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 6:30 pm at the
fire hall.

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