CHATHAM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

January 8, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 1830 hours, Trustee Butler, Trustee Sullivan, Trustee Branham, Chief Schumer, Captain Bell, Firefighters Kissel, Baker, Brockmeyer, and Bramley. Also present was Vern Foli from the public.

Minutes from November were approved as read. Trustee Butler made a motion to accept the minutes. Trustee Branham seconded the motion; motion was passed by unanimous aye vote.

Trustee Sullivan made a motion to pay bills as shown. Trustee Butler seconded the motion; motion passed with a unanimous aye vote. There was a discussion on a Brown, Hay and Stephens charge of $85.00 for economic interest. Board will discuss this with Commissioners.

Old Business- Chief Schumer stated we received a bill from Crossroads with a balance of $767.38. Chief Schumer has had a discussion with Lisa at Crossroads to try to get these charges put under our warranty. Mobile’s and portables are being programmed using our laptop and software. Bags are in for manikins. IPRF grant is for $3,500.00. Chief Schumer and Captain Bell presented information researched by Assistant Chief Osborne on portable generator light. Four lights are $3964.64, Trustee Branham made a motion to approve the lights. Motion was seconded by Trustee Butler and passed with a unanimous aye vote.

New Business-. Trustee Branham presented information on new law SB 335. Safehaven sign has been ordered and will be placed on building when it arrives. Trustee Butler proposes that ambulance fees be raised 5% across the board. Trustee Butler made a motion and was seconded by Trustee Branham. However, Board will table until ordinance is researched with Attorney Grady Holley.

Board of Fire Commissioner- No update.

Pension Board-Meeting on 1/7/08. Investment individuals are going to be presenting information to the board. Three people still do not have their pension physicals. Ryan Bramley will represent board at Commissioners orientation for candidates on Saturday January 12, 2008.

Firefighter Kissel discussed the lights on the back of the building. He will repair the lights on back of building and he has purchased three ceiling fans with wiring for the bunkroom.

Chief Schumer- Chief Schumer presented information on the ISO Report. We ranked a Class 4 and Rural 8B, we lost points on dispatch and receiving calls. We needed three engines for full credit. Chief Schumer will discuss some of the scores with Shane Stage of ISO. We have received our ambulance waiver. Chief Schumer said we needed to advertise Squad 1 for $35,000.00. Board agrees to re-advertise Squad 1.

Chief Schumer presented prices for equipment for new engine. He presented complete list of needed items to put new engine into service. Board approved to order items on the list from the lowest bidder. Tabled purchase of Genesis equipment and MSA Thermal Imager. A monitor is needed to make new engine ILS, the purchase of the moniter was also tabled. We need life vests for water rescue and throw bags. It will be approximately $320.00 for all items to be purchased; the Board has approved this purchase. Firefighter Bucci would like to have a bulletin board purchased for the Explored Post, no spare bulletin board space at this time. Firefighter Bolletta stated that information is given to each Explorer to maintain in a binder. Request from Divernon Fire District for response to medical calls; MABAS cards have been proposed and the Divernon Board agrees. Board approved agreement. Vern Foli had an objection to our ambulance running calls to Divernon.

Trustee Branham had to leave for a family matter and will not return to the meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 2150 hrs to go into an executive session.

Minutes taken by

Mike Branham

District Secretary