CALL TO ORDER
The Haworth Volunteer Fire Department held a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at the Haworth Fire Station.  Meeting was called to order at 6:47 p.m. by Chief Middleton.  Members present were: Storey, Middleton, Smith, White, Owens, Batson, Johnson, and Bennett.

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

FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Balance:  $638.37
Expenses:               $426.58 OK Dept of Ag (7 sections of 1 ½" hose)
                              $  49.90 to Alphabet Electronics (2 surge protectors for repeater)
Income:                  None
Ending Balance:      $161.89
White moved to accept.  Batson seconded.  All members in favor.  Report approved.

REPEATER SYSTEM
Storey reported that he had received word that FEMA had issued reimbursement for expenses relating to the Bear Mountain Complex Fires last Summer.  The amount being reimbursed will be approximately $4,572.00.  Storey proposed spending a portion of this money on the purchase of a new repeater.  Storey presented a price quote from Alphabet Electronics of $1,551.30 for a new Motorola repeater (see attachment).  Benefits of purchasing this repeater are: local service & support, higher output power, discounted price, and a good working relationship between Pine Cable and Alphabet Electronics.  Another benefit of replacing the existing repeater now is that since the old repeater is still in working order, and can be sold to help recoup part of the expense of a new repeater.  White Moved to purchase the new repeater.  Bennett seconded.  All members in favor.  Purchase approved.

The sale of the existing repeater was discussed.  Smith suggested approaching the County Firefighter Association about buying it.  An asking price of $850.00 was set.

SALE OF HELIAX
Storey reported that he had received two offers on the old Heliax.  One offer for $50.00 and another for $100.00 (see attachments).  Smith moved to accept the $100.00 offer.  Bennett seconded.  All members in favor.  Sale approved.  Buyer is to pay shipping charges.

TANKER SHUTTLE/AUTOMATIC AID
Storey reported that he had researched the possibility of using a tanker shuttle to lower ISO classification ratings throughout the entire 5 mile area from the fire stations.  A minimum of 30,000 gallons of water would need to be moved within a 2 hour time.  Tankers from other departments could be utilized, as long as they initiated an “automatic aid” to all structure fires. Quick Dump Valves need to be installed on the tankers and folding tanks need to be built. Once items are in place, an actual tanker shuttle operation will need to be conducted and thoroughly documented for ISO purposes.  Middleton agreed to build and install dump valves and folding tanks.
 Installing fire hydrants on Rural Water lines throughout the area was discussed.  These would allow for a quicker refill time on the tankers and would aid in water supply considerations with ISO.  Community members could be asked to purchase the hydrants.

TRAINING
OSU Fire Service training will be held at the Shinewell Fire Department in the near future.  When the training is scheduled, Storey will notify members of dates and times.

OLD BUSINESS
Storey reported that with the FEMA/ODCEM reimbursement, $3,000.00 could be used to match the $12,000.00 grant (80/20 matching grant), thereby eliminating the need to seek a bank loan for that amount.  Members agreed to set aside $3,000.00 for this purpose.

NEW BUSINESS
Middleton reported that he had talked to Jarvis about hauling off the scrap metal in his yard.  Jarvis has never picked any of it up.  Smith suggested department members haul the scrap to Idabel.

ADJOURN
Batson moved to adjourn.  Bennett seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Signed,

    Floyd Middleton, Chief

    Richard Smith, Assistant Chief

    Kirk Storey, Secretary/Treasurer