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