Centre Hall Fire Company

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

 

 

The pledge of allegiance was said before the start of the meeting.

 

The monthly meeting of the Centre Hall Fire Company was brought to order by President Kenny Strouse at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2007.

 

Members Present were:  Chad Packer, Chris Hockenberry, Harry Hockenberry, Philip Orndorf, Chad Entz, Brian Long, Willard Muthersbaugh, Gary Phillips, Alvin Spotts, Jack Muthersbaugh, Kenny Strouse, Michelle Entz, Davis Araujo, Josh Aroujo, Kim Bilbay, Ryan Hockenberry, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Gerald Korman, and Denny McCloskey.

 

Secretary’s Report: Motion to approve secretary’s report made by Chad Entz, seconded by Chad Packer, Motion Carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Beginning Balance:            $36,663.99            Expenses Included:             $785.95 Eagle Tire/Veh Repairs

Total Inflow:                           $6531.76                                                            $432.67 JJPowell/ Heating Oil

Outflows:                                 $4159.98                                                            $198.31 Allegheny Power/Electric

                                                                                                                               

Ending Balance                    $39035.77            Income Included:                                $893.08   Breakfast w/Santa

                                                                                                                                $1466.00 Ham Sandwich Sales

 

Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report made by Chad Entz, seconded by Gary Phillips. Motion Carried.

 

Chief’s Report:  6 Calls for the month.  176 Calls for 2006.

1 Accident                                          2 Calls Potter Twp.

1 Chimney Fire                                   1 Gregg Twp.

4 Mutual Aid                                      1 Hanes Twp.

                                                            2 Miles Twp.

 

Fire Police Report:  5 calls with 0 Man hours.  Fire Police need approximately $100  for Fire Police Meeting.  Motion by Chad Packer made to approve giving Fire Police money for meeting, seconded by Philip Orndorf.  Motion carried.

 

Trustee’s Report:  Another Trustee needs to be voted in. 

Trying to change WW meetings from Monday night to a different night to due conflict with work night. 

A meeting with the Senior Citizens is being planned. 

Planned weekend work night is coming up.

 

 

 

Committees:

Executive Committee:  Executive Committee met.  Committees need to make meetings a priority.  Feel free to use the station.

Audit:  Brian Long, Norma Crater (Brian will double check with her) and Les Gordon.  Audit needs to be done.

Fire Tax: Brian Long, Chad Packer, Kenny Strouse and Alvin Spotts and Jack Muthersbaugh as alternates.

5-10 year Plan:  Executive Committee and Trustees

Building/Property: Alvin Spotts, Willard Muthersbaugh, Jack Muthersbaugh, Kenny Strouse and Harry Hockenberry

Interview:   Will consist of Executive Committee and Trustees.  2-3 people need to be present at each interview.

Carnival:  Chad Packer, Chris Hockenberry, Autumn Packer, and Jack Muthersbaugh, Ryan Hockenberry.  Chad Packer will schedule 1st meeting.  Harry in charge of raffles but needs some volunteers to help gather prizes.  Phillips agrees to help.

Website: Denny McCloskey, Brian Long, Lester Gordon and Harry Hockenberry.

Banquet:Chad Entz, Autumn Packer and Michelle Entz.  Motion to have Fire Company Banquet free to members made by Chad Entz, seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh.  Motion carried. 

Fundraising:  Davis Araujo, Alan Packer, Chris Hockenberry, Philip Orndorf and Jackie Muthersbaugh.

Bi-Laws: N/A

Apparatus: N/A

Financial Committee:  Treasurer, 1st Assistant and 3 members.  Jack Muthersbaugh, Chris Hockenberry, Willard Muthersbaugh, Bill Rockey and possibly Bill Wheeler.

 

Unfinished Business:  N/A

 

New Business:

For purchasing there will no longer be personal items bought through the Fire Company.  Company Purchasing will be done through Harry Hockenberry, Chad Packer, Kenny Strouse or Trustees.

 

Motion made by Chad Entz to charge $50.00 per room for rental of the Fire Hall, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh. Motion Carried

 

Trustees will be handling Monday night work nights and assigning duties.  Several things need to be done.

Gerald Korman nominated for 3 year trustee.  Motion by Jack Muthersbaugh to close nominations, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh.  Motion Carried.  Gerald Korman voted in by secret ballot.

 

New member Rodney Brungart voted in by unanimous vote. 

Tim Packer voted in as active member instead of social member by unanimous vote.  Brandy Stoner voted in from Junior status to active status by unanimous vote. 

Motion made by Kenny Strouse to give 1st year active members from Junior status, free membership their first year,  seconded by Alvin Spotts. Motion Carried.

 

It is now mandatory to make 6 monthly meetings for voting privileges in December, except for a reasonable excuse.

 

Good of the Company: N/A

 

Motion to adjourn made by Willard Muthersbaugh, seconded by Brian Long.  Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Michelle L. Entz

Recording Secretary