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Minutes for IFB meeting, August 19, 2009, IFD #33

President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 1934. Thirteen members were present; four members were excused. There were two guests: Robert Sowers (Central Indiana React) and Gail Lock (Wayne Twp. Support Services).

A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and local firefighters. Members were also asked to remember Matt Woods who is currently in Methodist Hospital ICU. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

A motion to approve the minutes of the July 2009 was made by David Chambers and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer's report was presented for July 2009. Moved by Jim Williamson for approval and seconded. Motion approved.

MAIL Walker Insurance worker's comp policy issued 8/12/09, FSP books and videos, AT&T U-verse solicitation, several envelopes for "Netty."

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ARTIFACTS AND PHOTO ARCHIVES: (Committee: Rodger Birchfield, chair, Ron Cunningham, Brett Jackson, Jack Finney, members) Rodger reported all photos have been copied, and Mr. Majors is suppose to bring Rodger a disk on 8/20/09.

APPARATUS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair, Rodger Birchfield, CL Hankins, members) Dennis C reported the Bloomington Ford is on station. He is planning to include this unit in IFD's 150^th Anniversary Parade on Sept. 12. Rodger is trying to have the Water Tower available. Jerry Traub read the letter from the IFB Parade Committee, and he will contact the parade coordinator to see if the RSU's are wanted for the parade. Rodger noted there still is lot of work to be done on the Water Tower in spite of the fact that it was able to go to the SPAAMFAA muster.

MEMBERSHIP: (Committee: Club Secretary, chair) Mr. Gail Lock submitted his application for Active Membership and attended his first meeting. Matt Woods is undergoing treatment at Methodist Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with him.

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

Ed McMichael submitted mid-July to mid-Aug 2009 RSU runs:

7/18/09 Maryland and Illinois Streets, out 1715, in 0300, Police/Fire Security Detail, 150 served, Brett, Ed
7/25/09 28^th & Falcon, out 2047, in 2315, SWAT, 45 served, Ed

7/26/09 Traffic control points around IMS, out 0915, in 1245, Police traffic control, served 144, Ed
7/26/09 1700 S. Girls School Rd., out 2046, in 2113, structural collapse, disregarded, Ed

7/29/09 52^nd and College, out 2201, in 2315, Box, Business, served 24, Ed

7/29/09 3846 Carrollton, out 2332, in 0110, Still, Residence, served 25, Ed
7/30/09 6500 S. I-65 Southbound, out 2257, in 0038, PI - entrapment fatality, served 25, Ed, Rodger
8/03/09 1500 Riverside, 85 degrees, out 1740, in 1930, Water body recovery, 52 served, Brett, Ed, Rodger, Jerry
8/05/09 6700 Garway (Pike) out 2138, in 2303, Water car recovery, 15 served, Ed
8/06/09 10652 Bartley (City of Lawr), out 1950, in 2030, Water body recovery, disregarded, Ed
8/08/09 38^th and Kessler Blvd, out 0500, in 0700, Water car recovery, 18 served, Ed
8/08/09 6051 E. 42^nd Street, 92 degrees, out 1810, in 1907, Still, Residence, 25 served, Ed
8/09/09 1321 W. 26^th Street, 92 degrees, out 1750, in 1845, Still, Residence, 20 served, Ed
8/09/09 911 W Drive Woodruff Place, 85 degrees, out 2306, in 0235, 2^nd Alarm, Dbl Residence, 85 served,

Rodger, Tod, Ed
8/16/09 609 Fletcher, 85 degrees, out 1555, in 1610, Urban Search, disregarded, Dennis H
8/18/09 1500 S. White River Pkwy, 85 degrees, out 1725, in 1747, Box, Factory, disregarded, Brett, Ed

Members were updated on the mechanical status of the RSU units. Members on runs are now covered by worker�s compensation insurance for any injuries. We continue to work with the City regarding our contract payment.

WEBSITE: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair) Dennis C reported the website has been updated with the latest runs and minutes. The two Dennis' are still needing to get together.

COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs) Dennis C reported we have a new rep with the pager company. He initiated a discussion of dropping pagers in lieu of providing notifications via cell phone text messages. A motion was made to that effect, duly seconded and approved. Notifications are to go out with an effective date of 12/31/09.

RESERVE STATION 12: (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members) Jim and CL are still working on "the wall." Mark Burke reported the city has filled the potholes in the alley. Koorsen is being approached for a fire extinguisher donation - two upstairs and two down. The freezer door was left slightly open, resulting in huge ice buildup. Most of food had to be discarded and the freezer was defrosted. Sean Barrett with Transdimensional Phenomenon Investigators sent a donation for being allowed to check out our building. The donation was designated to the Building Maintenance Fund.

INSURANCE: (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members) Nothing new to report.

TURNOUT: Staff is starting work on the Convention issue. The Staff was recognized by the IFBA with the newsletter/publication of the year award.

OLD BUSINESS:

Mark Burke gave a report on the IFBA convention. Jim Williamson was sworn in as the IFBA Region 8 Vice President at the Washington DC convention.

NEW BUSINESS:

The 2009 Raffle will begin on Sept. 15 at the Local 416 Union Hall at the Retirees' Dinner. There will be four "sales" weekends, with the drawing to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 union meeting.

Station 29 is now in Battalion 6's district, and Station 7 is now in Battalion 14's area.

Motion to adjourn 2133, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST 0900, Saturday Sept. 5, 2009, IFD 41 A shift (10750 E. 10^th Street)

NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, IFD station 41 C shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

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