SPEEDSVILLE VOL. FIRE CO., INC. MEETING MINUTES
13 NOV 2023 Called to Order at 19:00 by President Michael Kilmurray
SECRETARY’S REPORT– Leanna Morgan read the minutes from previous meeting.Motion was made to accept and approve.1stDick Weston 2nd Joe Wiiki Approved by all.
TREASURER’S REPORT– Carol Leigh presented account status and list of bills for payment. Motion made to pay the bills, accept and approve accounts.1st Rick Morgan 2nd Joe Wiiki Approved by all.
CHIEF’S REPORT– Fire Chief Dick Weston reported. 1 car fire call this month. 34 Calls Y-T-D
Fire fighter physicals will be given at the Brooktondale Fire Hall at 7 pm on 4 DEC 23. Dick handed out medical forms to members to be completed, before attending.
Some firehoses failed the testing in Varna, due to being “too old”. Dick Weston and Ed Klopf reported that they have placed an order for some new replacements. Some of the failed hoses are available, if you need some for personal uses. Skip Williams is arranging to get some.
COMMITTEES:
BANQUET: Carol Leigh reported that it will be held on Sat. 18 NOV 23 at the VFW in Dryden with Social at 6 pm and Dinner at 7.
COMMUNICATIONS–
Caroline Town Supervisor Mark Witmer stopped by to briefly discuss our budget increase request. It was explained that we are attempting to purchase a new pumper-tanker and it will be expensive. We are applying for grants, but need to increase our annual funding to help with this purchase. Our current tanker has been recently repaired to make it safer to drive, but need to get about 2 more years out of it, as that is the time needed to get a new truck ordered and delivered.
Another community hall meeting will be held on 27 NOV to discuss the Geo-Thermal work being considered for Speedsville.
APPLICATIONS of NEW MEMBERS– None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None
NEW BUSINESS– JoeWiiki reported that he had the lawn mower tire repaired at Moore’s Tire.
Carol Leigh said the bathroom toilet is leaking and needs a new seal. She suggested a vent panel should be put in the bathroom door.
ELECTION of OFFICERS NOMINATIONS-
PRES. Mike Kilmurray V. PRES. Rick Morgan SEC. Leanna Morgan TREASURER Carol Leigh SGT at ARMS JoeWiiki TECH. SUPPORT Mike Kilmurray PROPERTY CLERK Mike Kilmurray GROUNDS Joe Wiiki, Mike Kilmurray
FIRE CHIEF Dick Weston 1st ASST. CHIEF 2nd ASST. CHIEF Bobby Spencer 3rd ASST. CHIEF
FIRE POLICE CAPT. Chuck Morse, Joe Wiiki
DIRECTORS: Open (23-27), Joe Wiiki (24-28), Bernie Williams (20-24), Lori Staba (21-25), Jim Leigh (22-26)
Created- Asst.Treasurer Samantha Luszczek
TRAINING OFFICER- Appointed by CHIEF
SAFETY OFFICER- Appointed by CHIEF
President adjourned meeting at 19:50.
Attendance List-11/13/2023
Leanna Morgan Dick Weston David Bean Chris Luszczek, Jr. Richard Morgan Carol Leigh Mike Kilmurray Joe Wiiki Ed Klopf Bernie Williams Charles Morse Supv. Mark Witmer
