UCFD Amalgamated Meeting February 1st 2010
United Communities Fire Department
Minutes of Amalgamated Meeting
February 1st, 2010
UCFD Fire Hall – 6:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Dave Porteous, Art Fielding, Wayne Smith, Barry Smith, Max Slauenwhite, Harry Smith, Margaret Campbell, Norm Bagnald
Firefighters Present:
Eric Hustvedt, Chris & Granville Tumblin, Mike Langille, Eric Hustvedt, Cleveland Conrad, Roy Dagley, Matt Dagley
Regrets:
Commissioner – Sarah Heisler
Dave Porteous Vice Chair – chaired the meeting by Art’s request
The meeting opened with the reading of the January 4th, 2010 Minutes. Margaret Campbell moved the adoption of the Minutes with corrections noted, seconded by Norm Bagnald. Motion Carried.
Old Business:
- Exhaust Fan – to stay on the agenda
- Painting – to stay on the agenda
- Generator Wire installation – outstanding – action – Wayne to contact Terry
- Doors for the storage building have been completed
- Capital Grant application should be reported back to the Commission approximately the end of March 2010
- Window Blinds – to be ordered – action – Wayne and Mike
- Garnie Slauenwhite – issue to be followed up by Roy and Wayne
- Bush Cutting – to be followed up when weather cooperates
- Photo copier – outstanding – Margaret will report when results of application are known
- Door stopper – action – Wayne
- Web Site – Tom Bannister has met with Art Fielding – Margaret was requested to follow-up – agreed to forward Minutes and Events to Tom/UCFD web site
- Missing items – will be dealt with during regular Firemen’s Practice
- Hall Key Inventory – action – Wayne
- Hall Auxiliary Account – balance $359.96
- Reflection Tape – for exterior posts – completed
- Card Parties – will resume March 9th – action Dave
- Boot Collection for new truck – currently $205.00
- Siren Publication – February 2010 – Action – Margaret
Treasurers Report:
- Wayne circulated December 2009 Financial Statement on behalf of Sarah Heisler – moved by Wayne, seconded by Harry – Carried
- Wayne circulated January 2010 Financial Statement on behalf of Sarah Heisler – moved by Wayne, seconded by Norm – Carried
Oil Spill Report:
Norm reported that the results of the fall sampling were all below the guidelines – so that Frances is finished with the sampling. There will be a need for a report and will need to have NSDOE approval before the site can be considered closed – further information will be forthcoming.
Hall Building Report:
- Bathrooms updates reported by Harry, Mike and Wayne
- Prime paint on walls
- Tile on floor areas
- Walls painted
- Gyprock installation
- Need to take tile up in areas
- Hall Hatch to be completed
- Men’s washroom needs to be completed
Truck Report:
- Wayne reported that in eight days the cabin chase will be delivered to the builders
Chief’s Report:
- Jan 14th, 2010 – Tannery Road, Petite Mutual Aid call – 10 present
Wayne noted that the fire could have been much worse due to fire ash being left outside.
He noted that in his experience fire ash has known to be active for up to seven days.
Young at Heart Senior Club:
- Margaret reported that Thursday night at the movies will be held in March – action, Dave and Margaret
- The regular YAH meeting was held on January 27th with 29 present, very enthusiastic group
- Quilting Club have completed the project, and is ready to apply for a gaming application to initiate raffle ticket sales
Event Planning:
- Mike and Wayne reported on the following:
- Valentines Dance, Feb. 13th
- Pancake Supper – Feb 16th $6.00 each***
- Halloween Dance
- One Hit Wonders – possibly Spring Break’
- Meals on Wheels to be left on agenda – needs research
- 2010 New Years Dance
- Work party for the Pancake Supper – Wayne and Mike will coordinate with the assistance of Max, Cleveland, Harry, Barry, Margaret, Mike, Matt, Eugene and Roy – clean-up crew Chris and Granville with thanks
Correspondence:
- Information re Lunenburg Region Gov’t community grants
- List on web site – to be followed-up
- Fire Fighter Magazines
- Newsletter received from the M. S. Canada
- Municipal Minutes with notice of meeting of the Regional Fire Group – to be held Feb 18th at the Blockhouse Fire hall at 7:00 p.m.
- Burn Cure – mtg to be held in Spryfield NS
- MFR Management – Feb 22, 2010
Round Table:
1. Cleveland expressed his interest in the gaming application for the 50/50 draw for year 2010 – he was assured that this issue has been taken care of – he also reported that the furnace had been off due to lack of furnace oil – plugged fuel filter which may have been caused by lack of furnace oil – he recommended that there be a task roster be set up for responsible management of hall inventory – it was agreed that a Duty Roster will be established and dealt with during the regular Fire Practice events.
2. Harry requested information about the Maritime Fire Chiefs membership card.
3. Margaret recommended that information be secured regarding loaning YAH inventory – due to liability concerns – agreed
4. Matt Dagley reported that the Sat. Jan 30th ‘Help for Haiti’ supper raised approximately $2,800.00. Matt emphasized that the community had volunteered the entire product for the supper and the profit given to the Red Cross was free and clear. The round table offered unanimous Kudos to Matt and his committee. Matt agreed that this is available as a SIREN item.
5. Mike reported that planning for the Valentines Dance is in place
6. Art reported that he has met with Tom Bannister, web master for the UCFD – he suggested that photos be made available to Tom of the work that was being accomplished by the UCFD – action Art and Margaret. He noted that Tom is interested in UCFD Minutes, application reports, events, new truck progress, and generator reporting.
7. Granville reported that EHS governance was monitoring the surgical gloves supply.
8. Chris reported that the radio frequency needed to be re-programmed for the UCFD radios – action Chris
9. Wayne: reported the following financial GROSS amts generated from Volunteer Efforts:
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 15,358.78 | |
| Card Parties | 4,608.05 | |
| Lobster Supper | 488.00 | |
| Wedding & Birthday | 1,050.75 | |
| Supper | 2,736.00 | |
| Pancake Supper | 562.65 | |
| Fun Run | 6,059.08 | |
| Auction | 2,287.21 | + yard sale for three month 300.00 |
| Raffle | 500.00 | |
| Boot | 205.10 | |
| Dances & Bar | 4,483.72 | |
| Hall Rentals | 1.913.05 | |
| Donations | 2,144.00 | |
| Total | 42,696.30 |
Wayne also reported on the eligible firemen for tax receipts – he read a list at the table
Wayne requested a motion regarding the purchase of bathroom stall from a DTM firm:
Moved by Max, seconded by Harry the amount of $3,125.00 plus tax was agreed: motion carried.
Wayne, seconded by Chris that the meeting be adjourned, moved it: Carried
Recorded and circulated by Margaret Campbell, Secretary UCFD
Next meeting, March 1/2010 – 6:30 p.m. UCFD Hall