Minutes of Regular Monthly Meeting
of the
Haworth Volunteer Fire Department

CALL TO ORDER
The Haworth Volunteer Fire Department held a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at the Haworth Fire Station.  Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chief Middleton.  Members present were: Storey, Middleton, Smith, Farley, Donaldson, Batson, White, and Owens.  Others present were: Ricky Dale Callahan, Mike Kupke, Clay Hattabaugh, and Jason Teel.

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

FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Balance: $3,024.99
Expenses:              $   158.81  (Bemac: Plumbing Supplies)
                             $   450.00 (Allied Pest: Termite Treatment)
                             $   247.50  (McCurtain Farm Supply: Termite Treatment Chemicals)
                             $     14.32  (Arrowhead Electric: Conduit & Electrical Supplies)
                             $1,927.95  (Midwest Steel: Payment on New Building)
                             $    55.84  (Country Store: Fuel)
                             $     48.99  (Quick Stop: Fuel)
Income:                 $2,243.21  (OK Dept of Ag: Operational Grant)
Ending Balance:     $2,364.79

Owens moved to accept.  Smith seconded.  All members in favor.  Report approved.

NEW STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Storey reported that he had contacted the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s Office and was informed that the new fire station/town hall would be required to meet the 1996 BOCA Building Codes.  The dividing wall between the fire station/town hall must be a 2-hour rated firewall (consisting of 5/8" sheetrock on both sides and extending from the floor to the roof).

Middleton stated that there were differing views on the proposal to install a door between the fire station and town hall, and suggested it be voted on by members.  Smith suggested installing another exterior exit door in the town hall instead of the door in the firewall.

Middleton moved to install the door in the firewall.  Batson seconded.  The vote, taken by “show of hands”, was 5 members FOR and 2 members AGAINST, with Middleton abstaining.  Motion to install door approved.

HIRE FIREFIGHTERS
Storey reported that the Department had two active applications for membership: Jason Teel and Clay Hattabaugh.  Smith moved to hire both applicants.  White seconded.  All members in favor.  Teel and Hattabaugh hired as firefighters effective this date.

OCTOBERFEST - VOL. FIREFIGHTER’S CHALLENGE
Smith reported that the annual Octoberfest will be held soon and that a team for the Volunteer Firefighter’s Challenge needs to be chosen.  Hose training and team selection will be held on the weekend of September 25-26.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
Middleton reported that he had been approached by a member of the community inquiring about problems between the fire department and the Town.  Middleton stated he knew of no troubles and wanted to put an end to any negative publicity.  Middleton requested that, in the event that somebody does encounter a problem with the Town, they should contact him so that the issue can be resolved.

ADJOURN
Middleton moved to adjourn.  White seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Signed,

    Floyd Middleton, Chief

    Richard Smith, Assistant Chief

    Kirk Storey, Secretary/Treasurer