Minutes for IFB meeting, May 21, 2008, IFD #16.

President Rodger Birchfield called the meeting to order at 1935. Fifteen 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, 2008 meeting was made and seconded after corrections were made: Dates for FDIC 2009 will be April 20-25. EKU sponsored night at Local 416 will be moved to Thursday from Wednesday next year. Motion from previous meeting to sponsor half-page ad in the Racine, WI 2008 national convention book. $60 from IFB and $30 from Turn Out account. The revised motion was approved.

The Treasurer presented the April, 2008 report. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved.

MAIL: None to report

Order of Business was suspended to allow guest presenter Chief Joe Krebsbach from IFD to explain the new Digital radio dispatch system. At the time of the meeting, June 4 at 0900 was the target for the change. There will be no simulcast. There will be 20 Ops groups, operating in order as assigned rather than battalion numbers as in the past. Synthesized voice will allow simultaneous dispatches, rather than runs stacking up with dispatchers waiting to get air time. Other operational things will be changed as the system evolves. Pagers will continue to work as in the past. Car 1130 and RSU 1 radios will be replaced with new units capable of working in the new system.

MUSEUM: No report.

MEMBERSHIP: No report.

APPARATUS: Efforts to repair Ford engine rear brakes will continue.

CANTEEN:

Ed McMichael presented mid-April to mid-May, 2008 canteen runs.

• Apr 22—2831 Black Knight Blvd, (IFD), rescue dive, Ed disregarded enroute, 0434.
• Apr 23—6456 Commons Dr, (IFD), Apts, Box+, Ed, in service 2221.
• Apr 30—2044 Sweet Blossom Lane, IFD, Rescue Dive, Ed in service 0611.
• Apr 30—1139 N. Rochester, (IFD), Res, Box , Ed, in service 2230.
• May 1—3005 Central Ave, IFD, Struct Collapse, Box, Bob W, Brett, in service 1100.
• May 3—204 S. Harris, IFD, Business, Box +, Ed in service 2103.
• May 4—516 S. Holmes,(IFD), Res, Box+, fatality, Ed in service 0458.
• May 10—9522 . 30^th Street, IFD, Dive rescue, Ed in service 1118.
• May 15—Michigan St & Dearborn, (IFD), Struct Collapse, Business, Ed in service 1900.
• May 17—8916 St. Peter St., (IFD, Perry Twp), Second alarm, Business, Ed & Ron disregarded enroute 1421.
• May 19—3108 N. Campbell St., IFD, Box+, Res, Ed in service 0755.
• May 19—400 W. Raymond St., rescue dive, Ed & ron in service 2105.
• May 20—9910 E. 38^th St., Struct Collapse, Business, Ed & Dave in service 2157.
• May 20---2043 N. Deleware, IFD, large residence, Second alarm, Ed, Mary, Brett, Rodger, Tod in service 0225.

Ed will be discussing 24 hour coverage with RSU 1 by retirees, led by retired chief Van Sant. Ed also needs evening coverage, especially Friday nights. Sign-up calendar shown for volunteers to complete. Dashboard cards are available for those serving on RSU 1 who may need to park at IFD HQ East lot.

RSU @ is still a work in process. Electrical systems need updating.

TURNOUT: Spring , 2008 issue due now. Ed and Jerry will finalize. Report given at Racine, WI IFBA Spring board meeting May 17, Jim and Jerry attended.

WEBSITE:Dennis reports that all information is up-to-date. Minutes now include Canteen runs. Discussion between Dennis and Brett about combined work and control of website was referred to Executive Committee for resolution.

COMMUNICATIONS:All "old" pagers are no longer in service. Replacement pagers must be paid for by June !8/ IFD 18A meeting or they will be deactivated.

THE "REAL" STATION 12: Mark Burke reports Primary voting went well May 6. Mary and Ed helped at the station that day. Member Dave Palin has donated a 32" color TV to replace the one in the Medic 27 room upstairs.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim and Jerry represented IFB and Region 8 at Racine, WI Spring meeting May 17 and May 18. They will be joined by Ed McMIchael at the annual convention in Racine August 13-16.

Replacement auto and liability insurance policies from VFIS through local agent (retired IFD chief) Doug Walker have been received. J.C. Taylor and St. Paul /Travelers policies will be returned for cancellation.

Contribution requested for 24^th annual Don Wolf golf tournament. Motion made and approved for $100 donation.

IFB uniform patches are available for $2.50 each.

C. L. Hawkins will investigate a group price discount through Radio Shack for purchase of digital scanners. Approximately 25 persons indicated interest in such a purchase.

Motion to adjourn 2140, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST:0900, Saturday, June 7, 2008, IFD Station 18 B shift.

NEXT MEETING:1930, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, IFD station 18 A shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Traub

Secretary