10 W Fallon Ave Baker, MT 59313
Fallon County of Montana

Baker Rural Fire District October 2023 Meeting

Baker Rural Fire District October 2023 Meeting

THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BAKER RURAL DISTRICT MEETING WAS HELD OCTOBER 12, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M. AT 8254 HIGHWAY 12 IN THE RURAL DISTRICT OFFICE.

PRESENT: Chairman; Turk Stark, Vice Chairman; Randy Hoenke, Treasurer; Dick Chester, Trustee; Chris Meccage, Fire Chief; Tom Bruha, Secretary; Stephanie Croy

ABSENT: Trustee; Fred Hoff

Motion was made to approve the presented minutes of the September 7, 2023, meeting by Randy.  The motion was 2nd by Dick.  Motion carried.  All Aye.

OLD BUSINESS:

Accident Insurance for all personnel is now affective. 

The PTO on Unit #433 loosened up J.A. Miller Truck Repair made some changes.  Hoping they solved the issue.

Direct Electric got an estimate for new lights in the wash bay.  It came in at $3566.95.   Some of the existing lights are not working and there are some that are not up to code.   Dick made the motion to except the bid.   Randy 2nd the motion.  Motion carried.  All Aye

NEW BUSINESS:

Apparatus Maintenance will be coming back to look at the ladder truck.  The ladder switch for bringing the ladder down by itself is not working correctly.  The Command vehicle also has a 15 min max time limit for idle time.  It shuts off after the time limit.  Tom is having them override this due to vehicle shutting off and losing all emergency lights.

Chris made the motion to pay the bills.  Dick 2nd the motion. The following claims were approved to be paid:

There being no further business to come before the board.  Dick made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Chirs 2nd the motion.  Motion Carried.   All Aye.   The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
s\ Turk Strak CHAIRMAN
s\ Stephanie Croy SECRETARY