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Minutes for IFB meeting, April 5, 2009, IFD #29

President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 930. Fourteen members were present; three members were excused.
A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and local firefighters. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
A motion to approve the minutes of the March 2009 was made by Jim Williamson and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer's report was presented for March 2009. Moved by Dennis Huff for approval and seconded. Motion approved.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ARTIFACTS AND PHOTO ARCHIVES: (Committee: Rodger Birchfield, chair, Ron Cunningham, Brett Jackson, Jack Finney, members) Reported work is still underway establishing the photo archives and copying negatives.

APPARATUS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair, Rodger Birchfield, CL Hankins, members) Status quo.

MEMBERSHIP: (Committee: Club Secretary, chair) Status quo.

RSU: (Committee: Ed McMichael, chair, Mary Morgan, Jim Williamson, Mark Burke, Dennis Huff, members)
Ed McMichael submitted mid-March 2009 to mid-April 2009 RSU runs:

  • 03/18/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0847, in 1800, served 100, Laurie and Mike
  • 03/19/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0935, in 1755, served 90, Peter and Ryan
  • 03/20/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0900, in 1800, served 80, Jerry and Peter
  • 03/23/09 - 800 Lexington, Box +, 4 garages, out 0111, in 0247, served 25, Ed
  • 03/24/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0900, in 1800, served 140, Brett
  • 03/24/09 - 6400 Winona, Box +, Field fire, out 1807, in 1820, disregarded by Command, Brett and Ed
  • 03/25/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0900, in 1800, served 165, Brett
  • 03/25/09 - 62nd and Oxford, Urban Search, out 2035, in 0301, served 60, Jerry and Ed
  • 03/26/09 - 38th and Mitthoeffer, training support, out 0900, in 1800, served 100, Ron Hittle
  • 04/04/09 - 10625 E. US 36, Avon, Box +, Business Fire, out 1430, in 1645, Dennis H, Jim
  • 04/05/09 - 5265 Winterbury, Dive, car recovery, out 2119, in 2309, served 15, Ed
  • 04/11/09 - 245 W. 38th Street, Box, Apartment Fire, out 2029, in 2132, served 20, Ed
  • 04/12/09 - 8275 Craig, Second Alarm, Motel Fire, out 0340, in 0503, served 40, Tod and Ed
  • 04/12/09 - 4330 N. Michigan Road, Dive, body recovery, out 1930, in 2132, served 25, Rodger and Ed

RSU 1 is at the Shops. RSU 2 is in the process of being towed to a shop for repair - it will not keep running. RSU 3 is operational. For FDIC, we will be using two RSU units and two Salvation Army units. Dennis Chambers suggested replacing the "Indianapolis Fire Buffs" banners. He said they are beginning to look bad. Jim volunteered his services. Additional radios were discussed and tabled.
WEBSITE: (www.indianapolisfirebuffs.org) (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair) Dennis reported all information is up to date. A "donations" page is going to be added to recognize those companies or individuals making donations of money or products.

COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs) Dennis updated the membership on the number of pagers out and the number of persons changing to text messaging. After a somewhat lengthy discussion, the matter was tabled for Executive Board review at the next breakfast.

RESERVE STATION 12: (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members) Mark Burke reported everything is status quo. He said Sean Burke from Station 16 put in some shelves. Key security was discussed. We are not housing anyone at Station 12 for the FDIC conference. We have been approached by the Emerald Society who wishes to establish a business office in the old Chief's quarters. Jim Williamson made a motion to authorize this with the details being established by the Executive Board. The motion passed.

INSURANCE: (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members) No report.

TURNOUT: Jerry Traub reported work would be started on the spring issue shortly.

OLD BUSINESS:
Scanners were distributed to those members who purchased them Thanks to Dave Palin for programming the scanners.
Jim Williamson distributed the FDIC schedules. We are manning four sites over three days. Thanks to members who are working at one or more sites: Rodger Birchfield, Justin Birchfield, Dennis Huff, Mark Burke, Jim Bishop, Ron Cunningham, Matt Woods, Jerry Traub, Mary Morgan, Ed McMichael, Peter Boele, Brett Jackson, Ryan Duffin, Dave Palin, Dennis Chambers, David Chambers, Jack Finney, and our chairperson, Jim Williamson. We are manning sites at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday and Monday. Monday and Tuesday, we will also be at HOTS sites at 38th and Mitthoeffer, Crawfordsville and High School Roads, and the Wayne Township Training site.
Jerry Traub reported on the happenings at the Spring Board Meeting (April 4 in Washington DC). Moved by Jim Williamson to authorize payment of the night’s lodging for Jerry and Ed from the Turnout account. The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jerry directed member's attention to the Union's website (www.L416.com), and said we can sign up for the Helmet publication.

Motion to adjourn 2120, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST 0900, Saturday May 2, 2009, IFD 30 A shift
NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, May 20, 2009, IFD station 30 A shift.

Respectfully submitted,
Ed McMichael
Secretary

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