CALL TO ORDER
The Haworth Volunteer Firefighters Association held a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 1999 at the Haworth Fire Station.  Meeting was called to order at 6:52 p.m. by Vice President Hall.  Members present were: Middleton, Smith, Owens, Batson, Farley, Hattabaugh, White, Teel, Donaldson, Hall, Storey, and Callahan.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were read.  Batson moved to accept.  Hattabaugh seconded.  All members in favor.  Minutes approved.

PRESIDENTIAL REPORT
Not given due to absence of President.

FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Balance: $4,494.30
Expenses:              $     66.20 Hilltop - Materials for Wall in New Station
                             $     60.00 O.S.I. - Telephone Number Stickers
                             $     14.29 Choctaw Electric - Redland Substation
                             $   277.95 1st State Bank - Loan Payment
                             $   294.50 Chief Fire & Safety - Gloves, Hoods, Boots
                             $       2.48 O.S.I. - Numbers for Teel’s Helmet
Income:                 $   718.80 Rural Water - $1 Donations
Ending Balance:     $4,497.68
Middleton moved to accept.  Smith seconded.  All members in favor.  Report approved.

FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Members discussed purchases necessary items to finish the interior of the new station.  Storey reported that $7,500.00 had been borrowed for the purpose of paying the remaining debt on the building and finishing the fire department portion of the building’s interior.
    Loan Amount:                   $7,500.00
    Expenses paid from Loan: $4,185.19 To Town to pay off remaining balance
                                            $   398.53 Payless Cashways for Building Supplies
                                            $     79.82 Lowe’s
                                            $     12.66 Arrowhead Electric
                                            $     66.20 Hilltop Lumber Yard
    Balance of Loan Amount:  $2,757.60
Hattabaugh moved to purchase all necessary materials to complete the project, including lighting, plumbing fixtures, sheet rock, etc.  Batson seconded.  All members in favor.  Motion approved.  White stated that the school would be replacing a large shop heater in the next few days and the department might be able to acquire it.  Middleton is to contact Donald Ray about the heater.

EXTRICATION TOOL
Members discussed the possibility of purchasing a hydraulic extrication tool.  Storey reported that he had located a factory reconditioned set for $7,000.00.  Members agreed that existing debts should be paid down prior to assuming another debt.

OLD BUSINESS
Batson inquired about the replacement keypad for his handheld radio.  Storey reported that he had been unable to locate one, but that Lindsey’s had stated they could order the complete assembly for $40.00.  Members agreed to purchase assembly.

NEW BUSINESS
Storey reported that he had visited with David Johnson about conducting First Aid and C.P.R. training for department members.  The only cost will be books.  Members agreed to pay for their own books.  Training is to be scheduled for December and will be held in the evenings.

ADJOURN
Hattabaugh moved to adjourn.  Hall seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Signed,

    Jeff Boyd, President

    Chris Hall, Vice-President

    Kirk L. Storey, Secretary/Treasurer