Hudson Volunteer Fire Department

Hudson Volunteer Fire Department Regular Business Meeting February 3, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Smith, Hawk Ornduff, Robert Smith, Brian MacFadyen, Reese Little, Kris Nelson, Jerry Coker, C.R. Standley, Mark Loose, Norman Hellwig, Larry Goodwin

VISITORS PRESENT: Matt Marshall, Don Carter

1. Motion by Coleman Standley to disburse with the quorum policy to start the meeting. Motion Seconded by Mark Loose. M/C/U with 9 voting members.

2. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Treasurer Larry Goodwin. Pledge of Allegiance was Recited.

3. Motion by Coleman Standley to accept minutes from January business meeting. Motion was Seconded by Reese Little. M/C/U.

4. Motion by Robert Smith to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion by Chris Smith. M/C/U.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Don Carter was introduced as a new applicant. He will be eligible to be voted on in May.

2. Hawk asked about another base radio for the station. Norman is waiting on Ron with Teletouch.

3. No estimates were available for roof repairs tonight. Larry will try to have some by the next Business meeting.

4. Robert thanked Hawk for the work he put in on steam cleaning the carpeted rooms for us.

5. The strobe lights are in for unit 725 and are in the process of being installed at this time.

6. Open discussion on our 501(c)3 tax status, and our ability to apply for grants.

NEW BUSINESS: 1. Norman opened discussion on remaining items needed for unit 723. He also presented the idea Of purchasing filter masks for the grass trucks. After more discussion, Norman made a motion To purchase 4 masks at $80/each and the remaining items for 723 with the total limit not to exceed $1000.00. Hawk seconded the motion. M/C/U. 2. Hawk reported that an Entex service tech has told him they will donate up to 4 complete sets of Plug kits for our trucks. He will check into this further.

3. Hawk presented prices for a laser thermometer. They range from $67 up to $289.00. No action Was taken at this time.

4. Jerry Coker stated that neither he nor Devin has new Polk’s cards. Larry will take care of this With all of the newer members.

5. NEW MEMBER VOTE – Vote was taken on Matt Marshall, with 9 voting members present: 9 yes votes, 0 No votes, Membership was accepted.

6. Robert Smith discussed the lagging attendance at paged calls. All members need to put more Effort in responding to any and all pages.

7. Chris Smith announced our Hudson VFD First Responder renewal status through TDH. He will Hang this certificate on the meeting room wall.

8. Matt reported that he has applications for Volunteer Firefighter personalized plates if anyone is Interested.

9. Robert Smith reported that Angelina County Firefighters’ Rehab has reduced their dues to $10 monthly. Larry will pay Hudson’s for the year.

10. Larry Goodwin reported that he has also paid all members’ dues into the ACFA at their meeting Last Monday night.

11. Mark Loose requested everyone’s e-mail address for our web site, and for future e-mails.

12. Jerry Coker discussed options on carrying drinking water on the fire trucks. For now, we will just carry bottled water in sacks under the front seats. 13. Coleman made a motion to adjourn, Mark Loose seconded, M/C/U. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

______Larry Goodwin – Treasurer Chris Smith – Secretary

Please make note of our new 911 address: Our billing address is as follows:

Hudson Volunteer Fire Department Hudson Volunteer Fire Department 3731 Ted Trout Drive P.O. Box 154931 Hudson, Tx. 75904 Lufkin, Tx. 75915