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Minutes for IFB meeting, June 17, 2009, IFD #31

President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 1935. Ten members were present; nine 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 2009 was made by David Chambers and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer's report was presented for May 2009. Moved by Dennis Huff for approval and seconded. Motion approved.

MAIL: Walker insurance bill
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) Bloomington Ford is on station and operational. No other report.

MEMBERSHIP: (Committee: Club Secretary, chair) Application was received from Andy Egger, LT, 14A Chief’s Aide. Moved by Rodger Birchfield for acceptance as Associate Member. The motion passed.

RSU: (Committee: Ed McMichael, chair, Mary Morgan, Jim Williamson, Mark Burke, Dennis Huff, members)

Ed McMichael submitted mid-May to mid-June 2009 RSU runs:

  • 5/23/09 I-500 Parade route, out 1100, in 1330, assist traffic control with rehab, served 60, Ed
  • 5/24/09 Along routes to 500 track, out 0930, in 1400, assist traffic control with rehab, served 60, Brett, Ed
  • 5/26/09 3240 Foltz (Dec, Wayne, IFD), out 0350, in 0536, box + residence, 35 served, Ed
  • 5/28/09 5400 Brendon Park Dr., out 0025, in 0147, Box residence, 25 served, Ed
  • 5/28/09 1129 Church Street, out 1501, in 1559, still residence, 20 served, Matt
  • 5/29/09 10th and Dearborn, out 2104, in 2143, urban search, 14 served, Jerry, Brett
  • 6/01/09 4010 Mann Village Rd., out 2355, in 0023, urban search, disregarded en route, Brett, Ed
  • 6/02/09 7002 Walmut Point Rd (IFD, Pike), out 0902, in 0945, dive, disregarded en route, Ed
  • 6/02/09 3500 W. Thompson, out 1626, in 1659, dive, disregarded en route, Brett, Ed
  • 6/04/09 45th and Allisonville, out 0804, in 1236, SWAT incident, 55 served, Brett, Ed
  • 6/04/09 6700 N. College, out 1906, in 2215, Water rescue, 31 served, Brett, Ed (incl sandwiches & 7 blankets)
  • 6/07/09 732 S. Norfolk, out 1910, in 1930, box residence, disregarded en route, Dennis H
  • 6/08/09 5225 Channing Rd., out 0004, in 0421, Urban Search, 60 served, Ed
  • 6/08/09 2209 N Kenwood, out 0421, in 0608, box + residence, 25 served, Ed
  • 6/08/09 6923 Brookville Rd (IFD, Beech Grove, Franklin Twp), out 1103, in 1405, 2nd Alarm business, 60 served, Ron, Bert, 2 SA volunteers
  • 6/10/09 Rural and Brookside, out 1715, in 2010, SWAT incident, 40 served, Brett, Ed
  • 6/12/09 8300 N. Dean Road, out 0830, in 1845, training support, 150 served, Mark, Brett, Ron
  • 6/13/09 6400 Commons Road, out 0317, in 0323, urban search disregarded en route, Dennis H
  • 6/13/09 7238 Harbor Island, out 0820, in 1015, Dive/rescue, 21/2 served, Dennis H
  • 6/13/09 3790 N. Arlington, out 1147, in 1153, box business, disregarded, Dennis H
  • 6/14/09 4114 Edgemere Ct, out 1434, in 1525, box apartments, 15 served, Dennis H
  • 6/14/09 7328 Manchester, out 1818, in 2002, Dive body recovery, 16/12 served, Dennis H, Ed

Repairs to RSU 2 were completed and it has been outfitted with all supplies needed for warm weather operations. The RSU 3 radio and pager has been turned over to the retirees. They are to make all day runs, Monday through Friday, from 6 am to 6 pm, and they are going to base the RSU 2 unit out of Station 7. Anyone wishing to assist with day runs should contact Chief Dick Van Sant at 317-244-8111.
Repairs were also made to RSU 1, which needed a new tail pipe and hanger. Work continues on the generator on RSU 3.
WEBSITE: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair) Dennis C reported he and Dennis H were meeting soon to discuss website enhancements. He also reported our web name is valid until 2012, but our web hosting with GoDaddy.com is good until 2010. For $94.76, the web hosting could be extended so that both the hosting and our name right expire at the same time in 2012. Motion was made by Denis Chambers to extend the web hosting, seconded, and passed.

COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs) Dennis updated the membership on current billing.

RESERVE STATION 12: (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members) The work party scheduled for 6/20 will now be on 6/27 at 0900.

INSURANCE: (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members) The current installment is being forwarded to the Treasurer for payment.

TURNOUT: No report.

OLD BUSINESS:
Tandy for IFD Fire Prevention said three members had responded to the call for assistance. *** Jerry Traub reported on key dates for the Washington DC convention – Friday 7/10 for reduced price convention registrations and 7/1 for convention ad book. Jim W moved that IFB purchase a ½ page ad, with half of the expense coming from IFB and the balance from Turn Out. The motion passed. It appears that Mark B, Ed, and Jim W will be attending the convention.
Jerry reported that Region 8 held their annual meeting during the FDIC week. Ron Huff, our present Regional Vice is resigning because he will be the IFBA President for the next year. After discussion, Jim W was selected as the Region 8 IFBA Vice President-elect for the coming year.
NEW BUSINESS: No Report
Motion to adjourn 2054, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday July 11, 2009, IFD 32 B shift
NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, July 15, 2009, IFD station 32 C shift.

Respectfully submitted,
Ed McMichael
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