Minutes of the General Meeting, May 7, 2006

Attendance
Owen Gooding Kylee Vicha
Alan and Renee Merrick
Paul Vicha Mary Ellen LePage
Jim LePage Walt Eastwood Nelson and Dorothy O'Connor
Frank Beam Janet Harper Tom Herbst
Ed Rast Kathy Adams Jim Ordons
Don Bryant Nik Gluck Sunshine Miller
Betty Harper
Mike and Kim Kinsey Ellen and James Bond Dave and Terrie Straughn
Wayne and Jennifer Ason David and Kim Ward Jim Yingling
Dave and Mary Billingsley


Walt Eastwood called the meeting to order at 1:43 pm.
Introduction
Walt thanked all the firefighters and volunteers who've made our department a success. He thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
Secretary
Kathy Adams read the minute of last year’s meeting and they were unanimously approved.
Treasurer
Owen Gooding read the treasurer’s report, which was unanimously approved. T The PL-566 ongoing CDF grant was discussed.
Current Items and Updates
He invited more residents to join, explaining how the volunteer firefighters were crucial to intervening in local emergencies in a timely manner.
Current items
We received radios, handhelds and one for a firetruck which totaled 2500.00 During the meeting, a call was sent out to Henry's place. We were told that Henry had just passed away.

New business
Walt said a quote on the roof was between 4600 and 5000.00.

Nelson Connor and family wer honored for their 28 years recognition to the community.
Vote for 2 openings on Board
Election was held. Kkylee VIcha, Owen Gooding and Vince Oros were nominated. Election was held. By a ballot vote on paper, Kylee Vicha and Owen Gooding were elected.
Speaker from Open Space


Our old lower gate is in the Barn. It would cost us 10,000 for a new gate. Open Space needs assistance in maintaining the road ( their 1.6 miles of Casa Loma. 110,000 would buy us a new bridge over the creek if we want it.




Need ID cards for firefighters
ID picture cards and badges are being created.


The meeting ended at 2:25pm.
Respectfully,
Kathy Adams
Secretary
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