Minutes of Regular Monthly Meeting
of the
Haworth Volunteer Fire Department

CALL TO ORDER:
       The Haworth Volunteer Fire Department held a regularly scheduled monthly business meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the Haworth Fire Station.  Captain Floyd Middleton called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.  Members present were: Gray, Owens, Carrell, Smith, Middleton, Farley, Cowart, Ferguson, Donaldson, and Storey.  Guest present: Landon Middleton.
 
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
       Minutes of the previous meeting were presented.  Cowart moved to accept the minutes as written.  Owens seconded.  All members in favor.  Minutes approved.
 
FINANCIAL REPORT:
 Beginning Balance:  $26,127.09
 Income:             $   250.00    Farmer’s Insurance – Run Fee for Steven Brown Car Fire
                     $    70.00    Town Water Customers - $1 Donations
 Expenses:           $ 1,547.00    Robbins RV – Yamaha Generator for Rescue Unit
                     $    44.60    FuelMan – Fuel
 Ending Balance      $24,855.49
       Cowart moved to accept financial report.  Gray seconded.  Financial Report approved.
 
       Storey presented the Haworth Volunteer Fire Department 2003 Yearly Financial Report.
 
VOTE ON PROBATIONARY MEMBER- DONNIE GRAY, JR.:
       Storey reported that the probationary period for Donnie Gray, Jr had expired.  Owens moved to retain Gray as a permanent member.  Smith seconded.  All members in favor.  Gray granted full membership effective this date.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
       Middleton asked if members wanted to keep Truck-1 (1975 Dodge) or return it to KEDDO.  Members discussed the age and condition of the truck.  Middleton pointed out that the tank and pump currently in the truck is also owned by KEDDO and is not operational.  All members felt it would be in the Department’s best interest to return the truck and equipment.  Members also stated that the white, crew cab Dodge needs to be returned at the same time.  Cowart made a motion to return the trucks and equipment.  Owens seconded.  All members in favor.  Motion approved.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
       Gray reported that he had received the identification card holders provided by the McCurtain County Firefighters Association and that photo ID cards for all members were needed.  Members discussed possible sources for the cards.  Storey stated that he could take digital photos of all members and print the cards.  Donaldson stated that he could laminate the cards.  Members agreed that this would be the best alternative.
 
ADJOURN:
       Owens moved to adjourn.  Cowart seconded.  All members in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.


Signed:
Jeff Boyd, Chief
Kyle Batson, Assistant Chief
Kirk Storey, Secretary/Treasurer