NEWBERRY
COUNTY
BOARD
OF RURAL FIRE CONTROL
The regular monthly meeting
of the Board of Rural Fire Control was held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December
10, 2002 in the Emergency Operations Center of the Newberry County Sheriff’s
Office.
The following members were
present: John Pollard, Andy Ackerman, Larry Koon, Carol Thomas, Donald Wicker,
Bobby Pollard, Todd Griffith, Lewis Lee, and Bob Snelgrove.
Also present were: Michael
Thomas, and Aubrey Horne.
OPENING OF MEETING
Chairman Pollard called the
meeting to order.
The Minutes of the November
12, 2002 meeting were reviewed along with the October 2002 Chief’s Report. Member Lee made a motion to accept minutes
as presented. Vice-chairman seconded and the motion was approved.
PERSONAL APPERENCES AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADDITION, DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Member Wicker made a motion
to adopt the agenda, Member Lee seconded with all in favor.
Old Business: Member Fulmer made a motion for the I.D. Tag
Information be limited to name, station, DOB, rank, blood type, special medical
information, and radio number, and eliminate training levels, Member Lee
seconded the motion, with all in favor.
Member Koon made a motion
to fill out the complete form with the exception of course numbers, and put
this information on file in Public Safety. Member Fulmer seconded with all in
favor.
Member Griffith wanted to
know the status of the dry hydrant in Chappells?
Chairman was unsure of
status. He thinks they have found a location.
Chairman advised E60 is at
Slagle the bill has been sent to the Annex and it has been approved.
Chairman also advised the
air pack bids would be opened on December 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.
COMMITTEES
ISO Committee: Nothing to report.
Building Committee: Contract has
been met for leak at Station 4- Pomaria, no one has come out yet to start work
on it.
Truck and Equipment: Specs are
finished but they have not been typed.
Communications
Committee: Nothing to report.
Training Ground: Nothing to
report.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD MEMBERS
Member Ackerman- wants to add to the By-Laws that no
fireman should approach anyone about doing repair work while still on scene
working a fire. He also needs a pipe pole and batteries for Station 2-Prosperity.
Member Koon- needed to know the Basic training date. Member Fulmer
advised it would be in February, unsure of date.
Member Snelgrove- hose reel
on m110 is still leaking. The Board advised to have it fixed.
Member Lee- Bush River
needs a battery charger. Chairman told him to get some prices for bids.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No session
OTHER MATTERS
Elections: Member Lee made
a motion to keep the same officers that are serving now; Member R. Pollard
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Chairman- John Pollard
Vice-chairman-Andy Ackerman
Secretary-Larry Koon
Regular Board meetings: February 11, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
The vote for adjournment
was unanimous.
Chairman Pollard declared the meeting adjourned.
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Zenda McClurkin, Recorder
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Larry O. Koon, Secretary