City of Sac City Fire Board met in regular session on June 30, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Rooms Sac City Municipal Building with the following members present: Bill Brenny, William Kolbe, Phillip Weitzel, and Joe Jacobsen. Sac City Fire Chief Dale Duncan, Fireman Aaron Daisy, Fireman Bob Murley, and Sac City Administrator Adam Ledford were in attendance.
A motion was made by Phillip Weitzel and seconded by Joe Jacobsen to approve the agenda.
Vote was as follows:
Ayes: Bill Brenny, Phillip Weitzel, Joe Jacobsen, William Kolbe.
Nays: None.
Absent: Jim Johnston, Dennis Hinrichs, Craig Pellersels.
A motion was made by Phillip Weitzel and seconded by Bill Brenny to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2011 fire board meeting.
Vote was as follows:
Ayes: Bill Brenny, Phillip Weitzel, Joe Jacobsen, William Kolbe.
Nays: None.
Absent: Jim Johnston, Dennis Hinrichs, Craig Pellersels.
Old Business:
No old business was discussed.
New Business:
Rescue Equipment Grant
Mr. Ledford reported that he had been working with Dale Murley on an application for grant funds to purchase a grain bin rescue system. Mr. Murley requested that the Board match a financial commitment if the grant was awarded. Mr. Kolbe suggested some alternative donations which could be considered to minimize the Board matching needs.
A motion was made by Joe Jacobsen and seconded by William Kolbe to approve a match for the grant fund for the purchase of a grain bin rescue system.
Vote was as follows:
Ayes: Bill Brenny, Phillip Weitzel, Joe Jacobsen, William Kolbe.
Nays: None.
Absent: Jim Johnston, Dennis Hinrichs, Craig Pellersels.
Control Burning Policy
Mr. Ledford reported that the Sac City Attorney had suggested the Fire Department review their policy on assisting during controlled burning events. The Board discussed the need to have standards for traffic control to avoid accidents from smoke and sightseers. The issue was tabled until the Fire Department could consider options and report to the Board.
A motion was made by William Kolbe and seconded by Phillip Weitzel to adjourn.
Time: 8:10 p.m.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None.
Absent: Jim Johnston, Dennis Hinrichs, Craig Pellersels.
