Centre Hall Fire Company

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Tuesday November 11, 2008

 

 

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, November 11, 2008.

 

Members Present were:    Jack Muthersbaugh, Chad Entz, Michelle Entz, Kenny Strouse, Willard Muthersbaugh, Alvin Spotts, Gerald Korman,  Davis Araujo, Chad Packer, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Chris Hockenberry,  Les Gordon, Rodney Brungart, Philip Orndorf, Bill Rockey, Ryan Hockenberry, Harry Hockenberry, Anastasia Winisko, Brian Tice, Steven Crater, Dave Keller and Bobby Lair.

 

Secretary’s Report:

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

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Beginning Balance:             24,906.17            Expenses:              $215.67 Fuel for truck

Outflows:                                  -4097.46                                            $129.85 Electric Bill

Inflows:                                      9,791.21            Income:                  $150 Hall rental

Ending Balance                     30,599.92                                            $9322 Gun Raffle deposits

 

Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report made by Willard Muthersbaugh, seconded by Chad Entz.  Motion Carried.

 

Chief’s Report:  Total Calls-13

Accident-1                                          Potter-5

Agricultural Accident -1                     Penn-1

Fire Police-1                                       Mifflin-3

Mutual Aid-1                                      Centre Hall Borough-2

Public Service-2                                 Spring -2

Vehicle Fire-1                                    

Transfer-2

Stand by-1

Training-2

Dwelling Fire-1

 

Fire Police Report:  Defer to next month.

 

Trustee’s Report: Door handle is broken in rear entry.  Will be looked at.

 

Committees:

Executive Committee:  Chad Packer Kenny Strouse, Jack Muthersbaugh, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Michelle Entz, Willard Muthersbaugh, Gerald Korman

Audit:  Jack Muthersbaugh, Norma Crater, Les Gordon, Brian Long.  Wednesday night, 11/19/08.

Fire Tax/TWPMeetings:   Brian Long, Chad Packer, Kenny Strouse, Alvin Spotts, Jack Muthersbaugh.

5-10 year Plan:  Executive Officers, Trustees

Building/Property: Alvin Spotts, Willard Muthersbaugh, Jack Muthersbaugh, Harry Hockenberry, Kenny Strouse & Brian Long.

Interview:   Executive Officers, Trustees

Carnival:  Chad Packer, Chris Hockenberry, Ryan Hockenberry, Jack Muthersbaugh, Rodney Brungart and Steven Crater.

Website: Denny McCloskey, Brian Long, Les Gordon, Harry Hockenberry & Don Pecht. 

Banquet: Chad Entz, Michelle Entz and Ryan Hockenberry.  Motion to give banquet committee $300 for decorations made by Chris Hockenberry, seconded by Les Gordon.  Motion Carried.

Fundraising: Ryan Hockenberry, Davis Araujo, Chris Hockenberry, Philip Orndorf Jr., Jackie Muthersbaugh.   Hoagie sale cancelled till next year.

Bi-Laws: N/A

Apparatus:  Chad Entz, Philip Orndorf, Ryan Hockenberry, Kenny Strouse, Rodney Brungart.  

Financial Committee:  N/A

Grants:    Dave Keller, Chris Hockenberry, Dennis McCloskey, Rodney Brungart.  Nominations:  N/A

Gun Raffle:  Harry Hockenberry, Rodney Brungart, Bill Rockey, Bryan Packer.  Committee would like to thank everyone involved.  Gun raffle was a huge success.  Raised $10,058.87.  Committee would like to start next raffle.  Want to get tickets ready for January –February 2009.   Motion to approve gun drawing with 5 additional guns made by Philip Orndorf, seconded by Brian Tice, Motion Carried.  Motion to give $2,000 to purchase chance prizes when they come available made by Chad Entz, seconded by Jackie Mutherbaugh, Motion Carried.

Legion: Kenny Strouse, Chad Packer, Jackie Muthersbaugh, Chad Entz.

Fire Fighter of the Year: President, 400 & 401.

Membership:  Jack Muthersbaugh, Michelle Entz, Chris Hockenberry & Chad Packer.

Elections Committee:  Ryan Hockenberry, Les Gordon and Jake Heverly.

The following nominations were made by the Elections Committee:

 

President:  Harry Hockenberry. Motion to close nomination made by Dave Keller, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Vice President:  Bill Rockey.  Motion made to close nomination made by Ryan Hockenberry, seconded by Chad Entz, Nomination closed.

 

Secretary:  Michelle Entz.  Motion made to close nomination made by Ryan Hockenberry, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh, Nomination closed.

 

Treasurer:  Jack Muthersbaugh.  Motion made to close nomination made by Chad Entz, seconded by Jackie Muthersbaugh, Nomination closed.

 

Trustee:  Scott Koch, Steven Crater and Rodney Brungart.  Rodney Brungart declines.  Motion made to close nomination made by Dave Keller, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Fire Police Captain 470:  Willard Muthersbaugh and Alvin Spotts.  Motion made to close nomination made by Dave Keller, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Fire Police Lt 471:  Alvin Spotts and Bobby Lair.  Motion made to close nomination made by Ryan Hockenberry, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Chief 400:  Chad Packer.  Motion made to close nomination made by Rodney Brungart, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 401:  Chris Hockenberry.  Motion made to close nomination made by Michelle Entz, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 402:  Les Gordon.  Motion made to close nomination made by Rodney Brungart, seconded by Chad Entz, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 403: Philip Orndorf.  Motion made to close nomination made by Dave Keller, seconded by Willard Muthersbaugh, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 404:  Dave Keller.  Motion made to close nomination made by Willard Muthersbaugh, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 406:  Brian Long and Chad Entz.  Motion made to close nomination made by Rodney Brungart, seconded by Bill Rockey, Nomination closed.

 

Assistant Chief 407:  Chad Entz and Brian Long.  Motion made to close nomination made by Ryan Hockenberry, seconded by Rodney Brungart, Nomination closed.

    

 

Unfinished Business:

 

Correction to October minutes: Motion to pay $8.00 to uniform provider to clear judgment made by Michelle Entz, seconded by Jack Muthersbaugh.  Motion Carried.

 

New Business: N/A

Motion to put $5000 donation from Dot Delancey in a cd made by Ryan Hockenberry seconded by Chad Entz, Motion Carried.

 

Mark Smiles and Brian Tice unanimously voted in as active members, after serving 1 year probation.

 

Good of the Company

Motion to adjourn made by Jack Muthersbaugh, seconded by Chad Entz.  Motion Carried.  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,


Michelle L. Entz,  Recording Secretary