The Flanagan-Graymont Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on October 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the fire station.
Quorum:
- John Folkerts opened the meeting at 5:30. Trustees Chris Schneider, John Folkerts, Keith Detwiler present. Community member J.T. Hunter was also present.
Meeting Minutes:
- Minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting held on September 9, 2024 were duly moved and seconded. Said minutes were approved.
Bills Presented:
- The bills (see below) were presented and duly moved and seconded. Said bills were approved.
Fire Chief’s Report:
- Brian sent a message reporting 7 medical, 1 structure fire and 1 gas leak for August report. 12 medical, 1 vehicle accident, 1 grain bin rescue and 1 false fire alarm for September report.
Ambulance Report:
- September ambulance report provided by Gridley EMS reported 14 calls, 13 transport; 1 nursing home, 1 canceled, 1 fire
Old Business:
- No update on pump truck leak repair. Waiting on a second quote.
- Krause Surveying Inc. has looked at our boundary line in question and doing more research to determine if an error occurred.
- Sinclair received our State Fire Marshall request from regional office of education discussion. He had more questions and Keith forwarded those questions to Mr. Hansen. Mr. Hansen was going to work to get these questions answered. When those are returned, we will continue the conversation with Mr. Sinclair.
New business:
- Keith will work with Marvin to get the website domain contact person updated and the dues paid.
- No update on additional repairs needed on equipment.
- Power washer has been delivered and a checklist will be added to the unit for proper usage.
- Camera installation is almost complete.
- Door locking system is being installed and door jam adjustment is needed.
- Garage door seals show some daylight. We will look into the need for replacement.
- Christmas party to be held on Monday December 9th at the fire station. Keith will speak with Mona’s to carter.
The following bills were presented:
Evergreen FS $143.92 Fuel
Scott Anderson $65.00 Janitor Services
Ameren $157.27
Frontier $140.81
NICOR $44.26
Verizon $36.01
SELCAS $169.25 supplies
Gridley Emergency Ambulance Services $18,745.00 Quarterly Payment
Hughes, Cameron & Co. $870.00 Accounting services
IL Finance Authority $8,875.00 Revolving loan truck payment
IL Finance Authority $3,625.00 Revolving loan truck payment
Stobbs & Sinclair, Ltd $82.02 Attorney Services
DM Electrical Inc. $640.00 Repair Generator
Vermillion Valley Emergency Communication $1,430.94 Quarterly Dispatch Fees
Ryan Schladenhauffen $32.17 Reimburse for medical supplies
Heidi Schladenhauffen $59.52 Reimburse for Auto Eject Cover
Anna Martin $100.00 TedCon Conference EMS education
Heidi Schladenhauffen $100.00 TedCon Conference EMS education
Ryan Schladenhauffen $100.00 TedCon Conference EMS education
Keith Detwiler $72.01 Replace Shrub in flagpole landscaping and Kerosene jug and Kerosene for Power Washer
The following receipts were presented:
Foreign Fire Fee $4,684.57 income from membership
IL Comptroller $193.60 income from state of IL
It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.
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Keith Detwiler, Secretary
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The Flanagan-Graymont Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on September 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the fire station.
Quorum:
- John Folkerts opened the meeting at 5:30. Trustees Chris Schneider, John Folkerts, Keith Detwiler and Steven Koehler present.
Meeting Minutes:
- Minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting held on August 12, 2024 were duly moved and seconded. Said minutes were approved.
Bills Presented:
- The bills (see below) were presented and duly moved and seconded. Said bills were approved.
Fire Chief’s Report:
- No report as he was not able to attend the meeting.
Ambulance Report:
- August ambulance report provided by Gridley EMS reported 6 calls, 4 transport; 2 nursing home, 1 canceled, 1 fire, 1 FGFPD transport.
Old Business:
- No update on pump truck leak repair. Waiting on a second quote.
- Krause Surveying Inc. has not responded to calls for discussion. Keith will follow up with them.
- No update on State Fire Marshall request from regional office of education. Keith will contact Sinclair for his recommendation.
- Linde billing continues. We will do an inventory to see how many bottles have their tag on them. More discussion at next weeks meeting.
New business:
- We will ask Brian for an update of repairs needed on the trucks. This will be on the agenda for next month’s meeting and we will see about adding these repairs to the work already scheduled.
- Brent will combine two CDs at Flanagan State Bank in September.
- Ideas about an equipment officer was discussed to handle equipment repair scheduling and repair work. This line item is listed on the Districts budget if needed. No need to add this position at this time.
The following bills were presented:
Evergreen FS $354.55 Fuel
Scott Anderson $65.00 Janitor Services
Ameren $147.41
Frontier $140.08
NICOR $44.32
Verizon $36.01
SELCAS $10.50 supplies
Livingston County Mutual Aid Association $371.00 Dues
Mid State Fire Repair $975.00 Repairs to 424.
Thorson Trucking $775.24 Repair front hubs on 423.
M & M Pump Inc. $6,250.00 Alkota Power Washer Purchase
Linde Gas and Equipment $297.54
The following receipts were presented:
Illinois Comptroller $47.35
Livingston County Tax Distribution $203,343.74.
It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.
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Keith Detwiler, Secretary
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