Minutes for IFB meeting, Nov. 18, 2009, IFD #43

President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 1933. Sixteen members were present; four members were excused. There was one guest: Maureen Killilea.

A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and local firefighters. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

A motion to suspend the normal course of business was made and approved.

Capt. Valerie High, Station Captain of Station 43 was introduced. She welcomed our group and gave a brief history of the station. She said an engine, ladder, and heavy rescue run out of the station, as well as Battalion 4. The station itself is 10 years old. She discussed the coverage area of the station.

Chief Dave Owens (car 1700) was introduced. He discussed the possibility of using Reserve Station 12 for training and housing purposes within a pilot program for statewide firefighter training. He said firefighter candidates would be in Indianapolis to train for eight weeks. During that time, they would be housed at Reserve Station 12. There would be some improvements made to the station – plumbing, showers, stove, etc. to make things 100 per cent functionable. Bunk Beds and lockers would be added in the sleeping area. He also discussed that some meals would need to be provided and asked if the Buffs could assist with that effort. His main purpose today was to obtain our approval so that planning could progress. Jim Williamson made a motion to approve in principle the program as presented. The motion was approved.

The meeting returned to its normal format.

A motion to approve the minutes of the October 2009 meeting, as corrected, was made by Jim Williamson and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer’s report was presented for October 2009. Moved by Brett Jackson for approval and seconded. Motion approved.

MAIL: Thank you note from Sam’s Club, OurDesign catalog, letters from both Brighthouse and U-verse concerning cable and internet service, flyers for both 150th Anniversary Yearbook and 150th Anniversary Rings. A $50 donation was received from the Murat Fireman’s Club to assist the Fire Buffs. A motion was made by Brett Jackson to deposit into the Pager account, seconded, and after a brief discussion, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ARTIFACTS AND PHOTO ARCHIVES: (Committee: Rodger Birchfield, chair, Ron Cunningham, Brett Jackson, Jack Finney, members) Rodger reported digitizing of old photographs continues.

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

MEMBERSHIP: (Committee: Club Secretary, chair) Maureen Killilea was present for her first meeting. She expressed an interest in checking us out and running RSU runs. Bob Sowers was present for his third meeting. He originally applied to be an Associate member with us, but he is now wishing to convert to Active membership status. He is being sponsored by CL Hankins, has worked security, is a radio operator, truck driver, CERT trained. A motion was made by Brett Jackson to approve the transfer from Associate to Active membership, seconded, and approved. Congratulations Bob! Matt Woods reported via e-mail that he is completely over the MRSA infection but he is now experiencing tendonitis in his left wrist. He said he hopes to be at full strength by January. Matt will welcome your phone call – his number is 317-784-7983.

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

Ed McMichael submitted mid-Oct to mid-Nov 2009 RSU runs:

• 10/22/09 I-69 and I-465 (IFD, Law Twp, City of Law, ISP, and more), out 1130, in 1900, 2nd alarm explosion and hazmat incident, 110 served, CL, Sabrina, Mark B, Rodger, Ed, Bert, Rush (SA), Bill (SA)

• 10/24/09 3101 N. Olney, out 1120, in 1217, Box alarm, residence, 30 served, Jim, Jack, Gail, Mark B,

  Rodger, Brett

• 10/25/09 1500 S. Tibbs, out 0330, in 0545, Box +, Hazmat, 20 served, Jim

• 10/28/09 1012 Stafford, Plainfield (PFD, Avon, Wayne Twp), out 2115, in 2254, Box +, Church, 25

  served, Brett, Ed

• 10/30/09 9500 River Road, out 1950, in 2005, Dive – disregarded, Ed

• 10/31/09 6101 E. 39th Street, out 0742, in 0826, Urban Search, 15 served, Ed

• 11/01/09 4823 Nowland, out 1530, in 1630, Urban Search, 8 served, Brett, Ed

• 11/03/09 Keystone Towers – 46th and Allisonville (IFD, IMPD, EMA, MCHD, ISP, Natl Guard), out 0800,

  in 0630, Joint training and building search, 77 served, Brett, Peter, Ron, Mark B., CL, Sabrina,

  Ed

• 11/04/09 3806 English Ave., out 0457, in 0545, Structural Collapse, 10 served, CL, Rodger

• 11/06/09 3018 N. College, out 0320, in 0340, 2nd Alarm – disregarded, Residence, CL

• 11/06/09 10th and Tacoma, out 2035, in 2110, Box +, Residence, 15 served, CL

• 11/14/09 3056 Breakwater Dr., out 0110, in 0135, Dive – disregarded, CL

• 11/15/09 2901 S. Villa (IFD, BGFD), out 1213, in 1259, Box, Residence, 20 served, Ed

• 11/16/09 128 Grant Ave., out 0950, in 1035, Box +, Residence, 15 served, CL, Rodger

• 11/17/09 4823 Nowland, out 1520, in 1545, Urban Search – disregarded, CL, Sabrina

Jim reported on the on-going efforts to repair RSU 2. The engine is now running fine. Rural Metro donated six slightly used tires to us; we just need to get the tires mounted and balanced. Jim and his crew is now working on lighting. Chief Robin Nicoson said the replacement generator for RSU 3 is at the bidding stage. CL has secured a small coffee pot and inverter for RSU 3 so he can serve hot drinks. Thanks CL!

WEBSITE: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair) Dennis C reported the website has been updated with the latest runs, minutes, raffle winners. Navigation keys have been added throughout the website. Email addresses are available – (name)@indianapolisfirebuffs.org are available at no charge. See Dennis if interested.

COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs) Dennis C reported four more pagers have been turned in. Anyone still having a pager has until 12/15/09 to turn it in. Service will terminate as of that date. Persons not returning their pagers will face paying the $40 deductible applicable for a lost pager. Dennis is to coordinate with the Executive Committee regarding this matter.

RESERVE STATION 12: (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members) Mark Burke is still painting as he has time. The 11/3 elections attracted about 120 voters, and Mark B, Brett, and Jim did a station clean-up prior to the election.

INSURANCE: (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members) Status quo. Waiting for money to pay current installment due.

TURNOUT: Staff is still working on the Convention and Fall issues.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jerry reported the results for the 2009 Raffle is underway. The drawing was held on Nov. 17 at the Local 416 Union meeting. Winners are noted below. A HUGE thank you to all the firefighters and retirees who supported us and the all of the Club Ticket Sellers! The Raffle winner has selected Sunday, Dec. 13 as the day for the steak dinner at Station 18.

Winners:                           Ticket Sellers:

(1) Steve Combs 18A          David Chambers

(2) Jeff Flick 10C                 Mark Burke

(3) Gary Harp 27B               Jerry Traub

(4) Pete Jolly 24C                Peter Boule

(5) Brian Killilea 20B            Jim Williamson

(6) Eric Rossok 13C            Justin Birchfield

(7) Steve Green 14C            Rodger Birchfield

(8) Matt Heithoff A sub         Ron Cunningham

(9) Ron Hampton 29B           Dennis Huff

(10) Tom Miller 20A              Ed McMichael

(11) Dennis Smith 22B

(12) Gary Harp 27B

(Extra, had to be present to win) Dudley Taylor, Office

Club credit card – FFCU does not issue company credit cards.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing – will be Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 (Monday and Tuesday) from 6 – 9. Two 1-1/2 hour shifts per night. We will be ringing at the Marsh store on West 38th Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Nominating Committee recommended the following slate for 2010 Club officers:

President – Mark Burke

Vice President – Jim Williamson

Secretary – Dennis Huff

Treasurer*– Paul McMichael *Treasurer will be on year two of his two year term

Ed McMichael moved to accept the nominations as presented. Seconded and approved. Nominations were opened from the floor. It was moved and seconded to place Brett Jackson’s name in contention for Vice President. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed and voting was conducted. The

Officers for 2010 will be:

President – Mark Burke

Vice President – Jim Williamson

Secretary – Dennis Huff

Treasurer– Paul McMichael

Dennis Huff reported Scott Huff can make RSU patches. He will get more information.

CL Hankins and Rita Wright (IFD 1103, PIO) are co-writing an article for The Helmet about our organization. Please help if asked. To talk to Jack Finney and Rodger Birchfield for "historical" facts.

The Executive Board approved our annual donations to the Salvation Army and IFD’s Fill the Bell campaigns.

Motion to adjourn 2150, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday Dec. 5, 2009, IFD 44 B shift (7345 E. 30th Street)

No December Meeting

JANUARY BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, IFD 45 C Shift (10601 E. 30th Street)

NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, IFD station 45 C shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael, Secretary