Indianapolis Fire Buffs, Minutes for June, 2008

Indianapolis Fire Buffs

2205 East 58^th Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Minutes for IFB meeting, June 18, 2008, IFD #18A

President Rodger Birchfield called the meeting to order at 1928. Twelve members were present; six 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 May, 2008 meeting was made and seconded. The motion was approved. The Treasurer presented the May, 2008 report. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved.

MAIL: None to report

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

MUSEUM: No report.

APPARATUS: Efforts to repair Ford engine rear brakes continue. Brake pad replacement next due. Parts bills for completed work submitted for reimbursement.

MEMBERSHIP: No report.

CANTEEN: Ed McMichael presented mid-May to mid-June, 2008 canteen runs.

May 22—W. 86^th St. and Colby Blvd., (IFD, Pike), dive, Bob, Matt, Mary, Tod, in service 1727.
May 25—2855 E 45^th St, (IFD), High-Rise Apt Bldg, Box, Ed, in service 0411.
May 26—2749 N. Temple, (IFD), residence, Box, Ed, in service 0622.
May 26—4620 Abington Way, (Pike, IFD), Apts, 2^nd alarm, Ed, Rodger, Tod, in service 1957.
May 27—4511 W. Troy, (Decatur, Wayne, IFD), apartments, 2^nd alarm, Ed, Rodger, in service 0458.
May 28—1900 N. White River Pkwy E Dr, (IFD, Pike), dive, Ed, in service 1900.
May 29—2238 N. College, (IFD), Apts, Box+ entrapment, Brett & Ed, in service 0203.
May 30—3821 Marietta & surrounding area, (IFD, Lawrence), Apts-str collapse and surrounding residential areas resulting from tornado touchdown, 3^rd alarm +, RSU 1 and small S/A canteen, Jim, Mary, Ed, Rodger, in service 0530-May 31.
May 31—3314 Montgomery Drive (Perry, Franklin), 3 adjoining res, 2^nd alarm, Bert, C.L., John, Mark, in service 0500,
May 31—3821 Marietta & surrounding area, (IFD), continuation of service at tornado touchdown, Ed, S/A volunteer, in service 1500.
May 31—3821 Marietta & surrounding area, (IFD), continuation of service at tornado touchdown, Ed, in service 1000 June 1.
June 1—1551 E. Perry St., (IFD, Perry), residence, Box+, Ron, disregarded on scene, in service 2205.
June 7—3401 Remington, 900 E. Stop 11 Rd, (IFD, Perry), Water rescues from flooding, Ed, in service 1727.
June 7—Wicker Rd. and Tibbs (Perry, IFD), Water rescues from flooding, Ed, in service 2001.
June 7—2414 E. Michigan St (IFD), residence, box, Ron, Matt, Bob, in service 2030.
June 8—8345 Clear Vista Pkwy., (Law Twp, City of Law, IFD), dive, Ed, in service 2327.
June 8—2610 N. White River Pkwy E Dr, (IFD), water rescue-dock broke loose and floated downriver with people on it, dock grounded itself, people rescued, Ed, disregarded 2351.
June 9—E. 60^th & Winthrop Ave, (IFD), standby for IPL at site of downed lines (E-14 released for service), Ed, in service 2335.
June 11—2813 Draper St, (IFD), residence, Box, Ron, in service 2050.
June 13—4614 S. Denny St., (PERRY, IFD), str collapse at apts, Box+, Ron, in service 2305.
June 16—W. St. Clair and IWC Canal—(IFD), dive, Ed, in service 0411.
June 16—W. Morris and White River Pkwy E Dr., (IFD), dive, Matt, Bob, in service 1230.
June 16—W. Epler and St Rd 37—(IFD), dive, Matt, Bob disregarded at scene, 1315.
June 16—960/962 W. 34^th St., (IFD), double residence, Box, Bob, Matt, in service 1530.
June 17—50 S. Shelby St., (IFD), warehouse, 2^nd alarm, Ed, Rodger, Tod, in service 0511.

Ed reported a "personal services contract" was in development for canteen services we provide. Identifying T-shirts for canteen staff are being produced. Ed has contacted a civilian in FL who has a used canteen vehicle for sale. It appears to be suited to outfitting as another RSU with lettering and could be used as a second canteen unit.

TURNOUT:No report.

WEBSITE:Dennis reports contact with volunteer outside the club who is a web designer and who will be able to assist him. Meeting will be scheduled to discuss and plan website improvements. Special Executive Board meeting about website management will be reported at next month’s meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS:All "old" pagers are no longer in service. Eight notices for "disconnect" have been sent Registered Mail-Return Receipt requested, approximately half have been returned. Dennis continues to negotiate pricing issues with USA Mobility, our pager carrier. Estimated difference may be as much as $800 in billing returns due back to IFB.

THE "REAL" STATION 12:No report.

OLD BUSINESS: J.C. Taylor auto insurance policy and St. Paul /Travelers liability insurance policies will be returned for cancellation. Two registrations for 2008 IFBA convention in Racine, WI., moved, seconded, approved. Ed McMichael elected Delegate and Jim Williamson alternate for Convention. Jerry Traub will attend as TURNOUT editor.> No further information about IFD radio system change to Digital broadcasting from Analog.

NEW BUSINESS: Ed McMichael presented RSU duty calendar for rest of month. He needs sign-ups for complete coverage.

Motion to adjourn 2036, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST:0900, Saturday, July 5, 2008, IFD Station 19C shift.

NEXT MEETING:1930, Wednesday, July 16, 2008, IFD station 19 B shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Traub

Secretary