Board Meeting 15 November 2022

Consent Items

Minutes of the Last Meeting

Held 18 October, 2022

Submitted by Mike Crabill

The meeting was called to order at 1827 hours by Don Black. Members present were Don Black, Lou Henson, Brooks Frederick, Dan Gower, and Mike Crabill. Also present was Mary Lopez.

Consent Items

The Consent Items were approved unanimously.

Old Business

None.

New Business

The City of Sunrise Beach would like the trailer back that they donated to the FD. Fire Department had already changed and received the new Title. A motion was made and seconded to return the trailer. Motion passed unanimously.

There was discussion about replacing the drop tank on Engine Two. A motion was made and seconded to spend up to $7000 on a new tank. Motion passed unanimously.

There was discussion about placing an ad in the new Sunrise Beach phone book. A motion was made and seconded to approve $150 for a half page add. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1905.

Treasurer’s Report

Submitted by Lou Henson, Board Treasurer

Revenue Thru October 2022

Source  Income  Expenses Net Projected Difference
Total for FY 2022 $195,913 $26,933 $168,980 $159,950 $9,030
Miscellaneous $4,111 $0 $4,111 $3,750 $361
Donations $4,550 $0 $4,550 $6,100 $1,550
Memorials and Bequests $8,725 $0 $8,725 $0 $8,725
Giving Campaign $76,885 $0 $76,885 $74,300 $2,585
Golf Tournament $36,811 $13,048 $23,763 $20,900 $2,863
Memorial Day BBQ $20,684 $5,993 $14,691 $10,900 $3,791
Sip and Stroll $12,134 $1,443 $10,691 $13,800 $3,109
Bass Tournament $22,465 $6,448 $16,017 $17,800 $1,783
Llano County Support $9,300 $0 $9,300 $9,300 $0
TFS Rural VFD Insurance and Training $248 $0 $248 $3,100 $2,852

Operating Budget Thru October 2022

Budget Category Actual Budget Difference
Total for FY 2022 $36,890 $71,300 $34,410
Administrative $4,785 $5,500 $715
Communication $1,662 $4,500 $2,838
EMS and FRO $2,732 $5,500 $2,768
Responder Gear $498 $6,500 $6,002
Apparatus $11,144 $16,000 $4,856
Fuel $3,564 $3,000 $564
General Maintenance $5,705 $9,000 $3,295
Insurance $1,095 $10,300 $9,205
Training $1,122 $5,000 $3,878
Utilities $4,583 $6,000 $1,417

Capital Budget Thru October 2022

Item Projected Actual Grant Awarded Net 
Total For FY 2022 $239,675 $274,651 $101,402 $101,402 $173,249
SCBA (2021 ) $97,000 $107,051 $81,402 $81,402 $25,649
Responder Gear (2021) $40,000 $50,662 $20,000 $20,000 $30,662
Air Fill System (2021) $15,460 $16,456 $0 $0 $16,456
Water Tank Station Two $25,000 $12,618 $0 $0 $12,618
Portable Radios  $25,000 $51,045 $0 $0 $51,045
Lucas Device $15,000 $17,287 $0 $0 $17,287
Hurst Ram $7,215 $8,285 $0 $0 $8,285
Explorer $15,000 $11,248 $0 $0 $11,248

Cash Flow October 2022

Item Actual Totals
Beginning Checking Account Balance   $360,267
Income $18,129  
Expenses $17,530  
Ending Checking Account Balance   $360,866
Certificates of Deposit. $54,552  
Auxiliary Checking Account $32,149  
Total Cash Assets 31 January, 2022   $447,567

Chief’s Report

Submitted by Dan Gower

Medical Calls to date – 100
Fire Calls to date – 31

  • ESD passed – collecting draft contracts for preparation for working with the ESD Board.
  • Working Incident command training with Hamilton-EMS at a future date.
  • New Compressor purchased – old one to be repaired and sold.
  • Working inventory and program/installation process for FEMA grant radios.
  • Purchased an additional 6500 mobile radio and three remote control heads.
  • Designing upgraded incident command capabilities for the two command vehicles (work in progress).
  • Ordered and distributed Bullard wildland fire helmets and then purchased the shrouds.

Auxiliary Report

None Submitted

Grant Report

None Submitted

Old Business

Drop Tank

Revisit drop tank purchase approval.

New Business

2023 Budget Discussion

President moves to carry the same operating budget forward into 2023. Capital budget TBD.

Revised Bylaws Discussion

Here is a link to an online copy of the proposed revision: Bylaws Revised 2022

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