Centre Hall Fire Company

Monthly Meeting Minutes

July 12, 2005

 

The monthly meeting of the Centre Hall Fire Company was brought to order by President Scott Floray at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday July 12, 2005.

 

Members Present:  Steven Crater, Chad Entz,  Scott Floray, Justin Gray, Chris Hockenberry, Harry Hockenberry, Ryan Hockenberry, Shawn Luse, Bill Meckley, Jack Muthersbaugh, Philip Orndorf, Jr., Autumn Packer, Chad Packer, Don Pecht, Gary Phillips. 

 

A Motion to approve the secretary’s report as read made by Chad Packer, seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh, Sr.  Motion Carried.

 

Treasurer’s report as follows:                            Expenses Included:

 

Beginning Balance:        $14299.55                               Glick Fire Equipment                $419.89

Total Inflows:                $ 5169.00                                Kaza Fire Equipment                $514.75

Total Outflows: $ 5604.61                                JJ Powell- Vehicle Fuel $334.85

Ending Balance:            $13863.94                               Allegheny Power                      $191.79

 

Motion to approve Treasurer’s report made by Autumn Packer, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh.  Motion Carried.

 

Chief’s Report: Total Calls for June-  24           Year Total- 115 as of 6/30/2005

 

4 Vehicle Accidents                              15 Calls in Potter Twp.

2 Fire Police Only                                 7 Calls in Centre Hall Borough

11 Public Service                                  1 Call in Harris Twp.

2 Vehicle Fires                         1 Call in Gregg Twp.

3 Dwelling Fires

1 Chief’s Call

1 Training Session

 

Fire Police Report- 7 Calls with 72 man hours.

 

Trustees Report:

 

There will a be a work day scheduled sometime after carnival to fix the down spouting, and install the exhaust fan in the engine bay.

The lounge area has been a mess lately- please throw away any trash that you have. 

 

Committee Reports:

 

SOG- none

Fundraising- There was a profit of $3109.24 for the town-wide yard sale.

Funds Procurement- None

Grant- We were awarded the DCNR grant we applied for.  We will receive approx. $1600.00

Apparatus-  414 has been repaired, the #2 injector was replaced.

Plaque- The parade trophies have been ordered, and sponsors will be needed.

 

 

By-Law- None

Land/Building- we are waiting for the sales agreement to be returned and signed.

 

Unfinished Business-

 

None

 

New Business-

 

Motion made by Chad Packer to purchase a new sweeper and 2 office chairs not exceeding an amount of $250.00 total.  Motion seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh.  Motion Carried.

 

Brent Meckley was unanimously voted into the company as a Probationary Active Member. 

 

Good of the Company-

 

Harry Hockenberry would like to let the Junior Members know they are doing a good job, and we are proud of the work they do.

 

The State Police Fire Marshall would like to suggest that we shut off electricity to building at the main instead of shutting off individual breakers.  This makes the investigation process for him go easier.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Jack Muthersbaugh Sr, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh.  Meeting Adjourned.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Autumn N. Packer

Recording Secretary