Centre Hall Fire Company
Monthly Meeting Minutes
2100 hrs
The monthly meeting of the Centre Hall Fire Company was
called to order at 2100 hours on
Members Present: Chad Entz, Scott Floray, Lester Gordon, Richard Hart, Chris Hockenberry, Harry Hockenberry, Ryan Hockenberry, Gerald Korman, Robert Lair, Brian Long, Shawn Luse, Jack Muthersbaugh, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Willard Muthersbaugh, Junior Orndorf, Bryan Packer, Chad Packer, Autumn Packer, Don Pecht, Gary Phillips, Domer Smeltzer and Toby Stoner.
The Secretaries report was read and motion to approve was made by Chris Hockeberry, seconded by Junior Orndorf. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s report as follows:
Beginning Balance $33193.72
Total inflows $ 1451.64
Total outflows $
9610.77
Ending Balance $25034.59
Expenses Included: Income Included:
$3365.00 Insurance Payment $388.00 Breakfast with Santa profit
$1517.32 Shrimp Feed Supplies
$ 527.00 Cummins Power Supply
$ 608.60 Heating Fuel
Motion made by Chad Packer to approve treasurer’s report, seconded by Shawn Luse. Motion carried.
Chiefs Report:
Month of December included 27 calls. 13 calls to Potter Twp.
5 Motor Vehicle Accidents 2 Calls in Centre Hall Borough
2 Structure Fires
4 Mutual Aid Calls
1 Public Service Upcoming Training:
1 Hazardous Conditions 2/5 Basic Fire Police
8 Transfer Assignments 2/19 Advanced Fire Police
6 Rekindles to the
All Records indicate that Centre Hall Fire Company responded to 177 emergency and non-emergency calls for the year 2004.
Fire Police Report- 16 calls for the month. Willard Muthersbaugh advised that all chief’s and officers will be sworn in by District Justice Tom Jordan on Monday January 17 at 1900hrs.
Willard Muthersbaugh requested monies to purchase a meat and cheese platter for the hosting of the monthly Centre County Fire Police Chief’s Meeting Motion made to purchase platter made by Autumn Packer, seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh. Motion carried.
Trustees Report: Ryan Hockenberry advised that a set of “house” rules will be posted and put into effect in the near future. Fire hall rental issues were discussed and it was decided to raise the rent by $10.00 to the agreed price with each renter. Motion made to raise rental fee by Autumn Packer, seconded by Chad Packer. Motion carried. Discussion about purchasing a thermostat that can be set to come on at certain times and to be regulated at a specific temperature to prohibit renters from turning heat on and up. Motion made by Jackie Muthersbaugh to purchase a new thermostat was made and seconded by Ryan Hockeberry. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Interview- Anastasia Winisko has been interviewed and approved for membership vote.
SOG- no report
Funds Procurement- no report
Fund Raising- Shrimp Feed held on 3rd Friday of month. Autumn will take care of advertising for this month. Hosting a Longaberger basket bingo was discussed, Autumn will check into details.
1929 Truck- no report
Grant- Toby Stoner is currently doing all of the grant work. He has asked for some help on this. Domer Smeltzer and Autumn Packer will help on committee. This year’s PA State Grant application has asked for specific’s on what money will be used for. Motion made by Chad Packer to apply for monies to purchase new sets of Fire Gear, seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh. Motion Carried.
Carnival- Motion made by Jack Muthersbaugh to set budget for entertainment for this year’s carnival at $1000.00 for now, seconded by Autumn Packer. Motion carried.
Budget- no report
Apparatus- Heaters have been installed on 414. Harry Hockenberry advised that if anyone needs training or driving time, to just let him know and he will set up a time for you.
Banquet- Banquet will be on February 26th at the Centre Hall Legion. Autumn and Ryan Hockenberry will meet with Legion to discuss food details and choices. Autumn will check on DJ.
Plaque- no report
Land Acquisition- no report
By-Law- Rough draft of By-Law were distributed and gone over in great detail by Les Gordon. Some changes were made, and a new copy will be drafted and gone over.
Unfinished Business:
Credit card for tanker is now available for use.
New Business:
Rich Hosterman has been working on our furnace for quite some time now for free. Motion made by Chad Packer to purchase a $100.00 gift card to Red Lobster/Olive Garden, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh. Motion Carried.
Rob McClenahan, son of member Brad McClenahan, went before the company requesting permission to put together a “showcase” in honor of Henry Breon. It will include photos and other memorabilia of Henry. Motion made to allow for this was made by Willard Muthersbaugh and seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh. Motion carried.
Rob McClenahan also requested the implementation of a Junior Firefighter’s Program. All planning and organization of this would be done by Rob as a senior project. He advised there are 5 potential individuals who are interested in this program. Chad Packer, Harry Hockenberry, Domer Smeltzer and Toby Stoner were appointed as advisors to work with Rob on this project. He will be back at the next meeting with more details.
Anastasia Winisko was voted unanimously into the Centre Hall Fire Company.
Good of the Company- Discussion held on an “Open Door Policy” for non-members of the company to respond to/with our company to emergency calls. This is for members of other Fire Companies who may work in the Township or Borough and have adequate training. Harry Hockeberry will check in to all insurance and liability aspects of this matter.
Motion to adjourn made by Jack Muthersbaugh, seconded by Chad Packer. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Autumn N. Packer
Recording Secretary