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I: The
General Business Meeting of Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad was called to
order at the
Lee Bradshaw thanked the Squad for saving his life a year ago. He emphasized the professional care he received, which he strongly feels was instrumental in him being alive today. He offered to assist the Squad in any way he could.
II: Attendance – Melvin Cockrell, Judy Cook, Barbara Darden, Herbert Fowler, Ed Gotthardt, Kay Guy, Rebekah Haynie, Janice Kauffman, Tina New, Lisa Roberts, David Rundall, Paul Ryan, Beverly Townshend, Bradley Townshend, Dan Townshend, Larry Wagner, Jeanne Widenmyer, Linda Wilson, and Nick Wilson. Excused – Dan Jackson, Diane Jackson, and Pam Townshend. Guests – Sean Bowles and Lee Bradshaw.
III: Minutes of
the
IV: Treasurer’s Report - Jeanne Widenmyer presented the Treasurer’s Report (encl 1) through June 2007. Bills paid - $6177.95; Income - $4828.95. A CD matured and was rolled over. Motion was made and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion approved.
V: Captain’s Report – David Rundall
1. Thanked everyone who worked on the open house.
2. Thanked everyone that worked to help pass the recent inspection. Should be good for another two years.
3. Reminded crew of new laws going into effect l July re child restraint seats
and durable DNRs.
VI: Vice President’s Report - Larry Wagner
1. We have changed insurance companies on our vehicles. Will be getting better coverage for less money.
2. Thanked everyone involved for their help with the open house. Feel we had a real good turn out which was a direct result of the hard work of the people here.
VII: 1st Lieutenant’s Report - Ed Gotthardt
1. Emphasized the importance of the job done by the Chairman of the open house,
Janice Kauffman, as well as the others who worked so hard to make it a success.
2. Thanked the crew members
involved in helping out with coverage for the Strawberry Festival in
Heathsville, the 9 June High School Graduation, the 16
June Farmers’ Market, the
VIII: Old Business -
1. Discussed bid received to move the water tank and the mix up that occurred when a second bid was received. RMC, the first bidder, had proceeded to do the work prior to final approval. Several problems with the work have ensued which have, hopefully, been corrected. It was determined that in the future at least two bids, in writing, will be obtained on all work contracted out.
2. Dan Townshend emphasized the big cleanup that was done following the chicken dinner, prior to the open house, and thanked those involved.
3. Work on the parking lot was tabled while all efforts went towards preparing for the inspection and the open house.
4. Discussed the proposal that come out last month on the residency requirements.
Larry Wagner moved that the requirements remain as presently written. Jeanne Widenmyer seconded the motion. Motion approved.
5. The Board of Directors discussed disposition of the old cots. High school will use them for their EMT class.
IX: New Business:
1. New applications - Heather Cook change her membership to operations. Kay Guy has applied for membership and is going through background check
2. Rebekah Haynie made a motion that we have a cabinet constructed to house items of importance. Ed Gotthardt seconded the motion. Motion carried.
3. Beverly Townshend
announced the annual picnic,
X: Auxiliary Report – Linda Wilson
1, Request permission to purchase and install industrial stove in the kitchen. Request was approved with the stipulation that specifications as to who will be installing equipment and exactly what is being purchased be provided to the Squad prior to work beginning.
2. Chicken dinner scheduled for 21 October. Bake sales scheduled on 21 September and 16 November.
XI: Cadet Report - request permission to hold a car wash the second Saturday in August, 11 August. Cadets want to do something to help the Squad. Motion was made and seconded to grant permission. Motion was approved.
XII: Conclusions -
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2. Para VI, 1 – changed insurance company for vehicles
3. Para VIII, 1 – at least two bids, in writing, must be received prior
to starting any contract work
4. Para VIII, 4 – residency requirement to remain the same
5. Para VIII, 5 - high school will use retired cots for EMT classes
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7. Para IX, 2 – approval to construct cabinet
8. Para IX, 3 – annual Squad Picnic 28 July
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XIII: Follow-up –
1. Para VIII, 3 - parking lot repairs
2. Para IX, 1 - Kay Guy – approval of application
XIV: Motion was
made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2045.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Respectfully Submitted
Barbara A. Darden
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