Foreign Fire Insurance Board

FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING May 26, 2015 CALLED TO ORDER 13:40 Board Members Present: Chief Schultz, FF Ruck, Lt. Hunecke, FF Baus, FF Tabb, FF Igara, Lt. Cochran Others present: Asst. Chief Vassios Old Minutes The minutes from the March 30 2015 meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept the minutes by FF Ruck was seconded by Lt. Cochran. The motion passed unanimously Treasurer’s Report FF Ruck provided a written report. FF Baus motioned to accept the report, and Lt. Cochran seconded. The motion passed unanimously Public Comment - None Agenda Additions - None Old Business - Fence for station 39 – Chief Schultz wants the fence to be a temporary structure that can be removed seasonally, or for more landscaping projects. Lt Cochran motioned to have a contractor build a fence for station 39 not to exceed $2600. FF Ruck seconded the motion. The motion failed unanimously A new motion was made by Lt. Hunecke for garden and fence supplies not to exceed $800, so that we can build our own fence. Lt. Cochran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously Annual internet service – Lt. Hunecke motioned to continue the COWGUEST internet service not to exceed $1600. FF Ruck seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously New Business Board assignments – Lt. Hunecke was nominated for president by Lt. Cochran, and was seconded by FF Ruck. The motion passed unanimously, and Lt. Hunecke accepted Lt. Cochran was nominated for vice president by FF Baus, and was seconded by FF Ruck. The motion passed unanimously, and Lt. Cochran accepted FF Baus was nominated for secretary by Lt. Hunecke, and was seconded by Lt. Cochran. The motion passed unanimously, and FF Baus accepted FF Ruck was nominated for treasurer by Lt. Hunecke, and was seconded by Lt. Cochran. The motion passed unanimously, and FF Ruck accepted Station 39 cabinets – Lt. Cochran motioned for cabinets to be built and installed, as well as storage bins to be purchased for station 39 not to exceed $3500. The motion was seconded by FF Ruck. The motion passed unanimously New Yorker fire helmets – This item has been tabled until a later date. Equipment mounting for new engine – Lt. Hunecke motioned to pay for mounting the tools on the new engine, and to make some adjustments to the other two Pierce engines not to exceed $5500. The motion was seconded by FF Igara. The motion passed unanimously Safety glasses parts and replacements – Lt. Hunecke motioned to buy replacement glasses, parts, and glasses for new hires not to exceed $1500. The motion was seconded by Lt. Cochran. The motion passed unanimously Mini flashlights – Lt. Hunecke motioned to buy mini flashlights and batteries not to exceed $2000. The motion was seconded by Lt. Cochran. The motion passed unanimously Good of the order - The sound system at station 39 will be started when parts arrive. The new work bench for station 37 will be installed on Friday 5/29/15. Chief Schultz mentioned for us to keep in mind possible future remodeling projects and station upgrades Welcome to our two new members, Firefighters Tabb and Igara. Adjournment at 1430 - motioned by Lt. Hunecke, and seconded by FF Baus. The motion passed unanimously