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MARQUETTE
COUNTY
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION Meetings
Schedule
for 2005 February 15, 2005 Republic Township Fire Hall April 19, 2005 Champion Township Fire Hall June 21, 2005 Forsyth Township Fire Hall
August 16, 2005
Skandia Township Fire Hall
October 18, 2005
Negaunee Township Fire Hall All meetings will begin at 7:30pm I have archived the meeting minutes from 8/02 to 10/04.
Received 5/24/
2005
Minutes from 4/19/2005 ROLL CALL: Present: Champion Township, Chocolay Township, Ishpeming City, Ishpeming Twp, Marquette Twp., Michigamme Spurr Twp., Neguanee City, Negaunee Township, Republic Township, Richmond Township, Skandia -West Branch Townships, Wells Twp, and Marquette County Rescue. Absent:,
Marquette City, MFFTC, Powell Township, and Forysyth Twp.
Excused: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:On a motion by Skandia, seconded by Champion Twp
the minutes from the February 15th meeting were approved 12-0. APPROVAL OF TREASURER REPORT: Fines and Dues Checking Training Fund Total The Treasurer was
absent no report provided. PUBLIC COMMENT: Charles Pelky from the Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA) was present and discussed fundraising activities for MDA.
“Fill the boot” drive has been a long lasting charity between fire fighters
and MDA. Charles made the suggestion to bring the charity to Marquette County. Any departments
interested in this can contact Charles at greenbayeastdistrict@mdausa.org
or Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. 2670 S. ASHLAND AVENUE, #102 GREEN BAY, WI 54304 (9200 499-4571; FAX:
(920) 499-4942 COMMUNICATIONS IN: COMMUNICATIONS OUT: OLD BUSINESS:
A committee was formed to look into a vcr/dvd player and tv for smoke
house. Also a trailer and trailer hitch will be needed. .NEW
BUSINESS: A Pigs’n’Heat representative will attend our
county meeting next year for distribution of tickets. A date will be sent out. COMMITTEES: Training Committee: FFI & II classes have adjourned. Results should be available in 4-12 weeks. A tanker shuttle class will be
held on 5/15. Contact Miron from Forsyth Twp. for further info. *Anyone
with members interested in becoming a instructor for FFI &II contact Tom
Kidd. Central Dispatch: Anderson has completed work on the radio towers; inspections and FCC license must be obtained before we begin use. *Each department should contact their radio technician company to see if your radios need to be reprogrammed.
*As of 4/1/05 central dispatch will readjust their maintenance fees
according to department use. Contact Gary Johnson for
further information. OPEN
DISCUSSION: ADJOURNED:
Motion by Wells Twp supported by Champion to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. ,
motion passed 12-0. Next meeting at Forsyth Township Fire Department, June 21, 2005 at 7:30pm
Received 3/28/2005 Minutes from 2/15/2005 ROLL CALL: Present: Champion Township, Chocolay Township, Forsyth Township, Ishpeming Twp, Negaunee Township, Republic Township, Richmond Township, Sands Twp, Skandia -West Branch Townships, Wells Twp, Marquette County Rescue and DNR. Absent: Ishpeming City, Marquette City, Marquette Township, Negaunee City, MFFTC and Powell Township. Excused: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Skandia, seconded by Negaunee Twp the minutes from the December 14th meeting were approved 12-0. The 2005 schedule will be attached to these minutes. APPROVAL OF TREASURER REPORT: The Treasurer was absent no report provided. Fines and Dues Checking Training Fund Total PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMUNICATIONS IN: The association received a letter from the Marquette County Central Dispatch Policy Board advising that Dan Everson missed five of twelve meetings held in 2004. Dan was contacted by President Kidd and advised him that he has made arrangements to attend the meetings. The consensus of the group was to allow Dan to continue as a representative but we will monitor his attendance record COMMUNICATIONS OUT: None OLD BUSINESS: Fire safety house: the paperwork has been completed and the house was delivered to Negaunee Twp. * Need TV and VCR: Gary Johnson will contact local department stores to seek donations. * Need an updated video; if a department has a good video please let Tom Kidd know. * Need to set cost for use of the house. * Need to set up schedule and possible insurance. It was felt that it would be the easiest if one department would take responsibility for the house; Negaunee Twp will look into doing this. Terry Poupore also advised a department maybe able to get a truck suitable for pulling the house through GSA if they are willing to run it as brush fire unit. NEW BUSINESS: Nominations needed for Fire Fighter of the Year to be awarded during the Pigs- N – Heat game. On a motion by Chocolay Twp seconded by Negaunee Twp to award the Fire Fighter of the Year to the entire shift from Marquette City Fire that rescued the two females from a house fire. Also, a special recognition for Elmer Hilderbrand for his fifty plus years of fire service, motion passed 12-0. Champion and Republic Twp did not receive their Pigs-N-Heat tickets. Departments are reminded to send a representative to the Pigs-N-Heat meetings. Mike Farrell has resigned as secretary. On a motion by Chocolay Twp seconded by Richmond Twp appointing Jamie Martin from Chocolay Twp as new secretary, passed 12-0. There was discussion on changing the fine structure for missed meetings. On a motion by Negaunee Twp supported by Richmond Twp to access a $10 fine for first absence, $20 for seconded and $30 for the third, after the third absence the department will lose its vote until fines are paid. Motion passed 12-0. COMMITTEES: Training Committee: FFI & II exams have been moved: the written exam will be held on Friday April 1st at 6pm. The practical exam will be held on Saturday April 2nd at 8am, both will be administered at the Negaunee City Fire Hall. There was discussion on charging those people who are challenging the exams. On a motion by Wells Twp seconded by Negaunee Twp a fee of $15.00 shall be assessed to those who are challenging the exams, passed 12-0. Central Dispatch: Discussed the letter that was sent to each agency regarding the reconfiguration of the VHF radio system. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Gary Johnson at 475-1196. OPEN DISCUSSION: Skandia reported that at a recent structure fire they used the Red Cross in conjunction with the Pigs N Heat fund and was able to provide six days in a motel and help with clothing and other needs. The encouraged everyone to make use of the Red Cross it is a great addition to the Pigs N Heat fund. DNR: Terry asked everyone to be sure to apply for the DNR grant, if you miss a year you will drop to the bottom of the list. He also inquired if there was interest in a Wild Land Fire Behavior and Wild Land Fire Suppression classes in March if so contact Terry. The DNR will be short staffed this fire season, they are looking for some part time help if you have 2 yrs firefighting and a CDL go to Michigan.gov to apply. ADJOURNED: Motion by Wells Twp supported by Champion to adjourn, motion passed 12-0. Next meeting Champion Township Fire Department, April 19, 2005 at 7:30pm Received 2/10/2005 Minutes from 12/17/2004
ADJOURNED:
Moved by Ishpeming Township; Supported by Marquette Township. |
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