Centre Hall Fire Company

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 8, 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, May 8, 2007.

Members Present were: Chad Packer, Chris Hockenberry, Les Gordon, Harry Hockenberry, Philip Orndorf, Chad Entz, Willard Muthersbaugh, Gary Phillips, Jack Muthersbaugh, Kenny Strouse, Michelle Entz, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Gerald Korman, Davis Araujo, Alvin Spotts, Brandon Musser, Steven Crater, Jake Wenzinger, and Kelly Strouse.

Secretary’s Report:

Motion to approve secretary’s report made by, Willard Muthersbaugh, seconded by, Harry Hockenberry. Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Beginning Balance: $38,430.43 Expenses Included: $806.29 Heating Fuel

Total Inflow: $ 672.00 $155.24 Vehicle Fuel

Outflows: $- 2,162.79 $207.72 Electric

Ending Balance $36,939.64 Income Included: $175.00 Hoagie Sale

$100.00 Rental

Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report made by Willard Muthersbaugh, seconded by Harry Hockenberry, Motion Carried.

Chief’s Report: 11 Calls for the month. 42 Year to date

CO Alarm Sounding -1 Mutual Aid- 2

Public Service - 2 Automatic Fire Alarm- 1

Wires Down- 2 Wild Fire- 1

Accident- 2

Bellefonte- 1

Potter Township- 9

Miles Township- 1

Fire Police Report: 13 Calls 4 Manhours

Trustee’s Report:

New Flag is up.

Committees:

Executive Committee: N/A

Audit: N/A

Fire Tax: Funding is good. In July a single truck payment will be made. If any funds are lef, will pay on land. Have 4 sets of gear approved.

5-10 year Plan: N/A

Building/Property: N/A

Interview: N/A

Carnival: Any donations need to be given to Harry Hockenberry. Chad Entz will be getting 3 donations for trophies, and kitty tractor pulls. Having difficulty raising money for fireworks.

Website: N/A.

Banquet: N/A

Fundraising: New idea, Birthday parties at Fire Station.

Bi-Laws: N/A

Apparatus: N/A

Financial Committee: N/A

Grants: New FEMA grant sent in for new tanker for $189,000. Toby Stoner working on Forestry Grant.

Unfinished Business:

Softball game was a success. A lot of spectators were present.

New Business: N/A

Good of the Company:

Received thank you card from Kathy Burger for flowers sent when she was hospitalized.

Western PA Fireman’s Association is sponsoring a one day trip to the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Signup sheet available. $25.00 per person.

Centre Life Link is forming a Wilderness Search & Rescue team to serve Centre County and surrounding areas if anyone is interested. Please see Kenny Strouse for more information.

Motion to adjourn made by Phil Orndorf, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle L. Entz

Recording Secretary