?PROCEEDINGS
The Hackberry Fire Protection District 1 Board met for a regular session at the Hackberry Fire Station located at 1025 Main Street on Monday April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Board members present by roll call were Mr. Thad Little, Mr. Colton Sanner, Mr. Lawrence Little, Mr. Robert Silver, and Mr. Gerald Landry. Also present, district members Chief Clint Welch, Mr. Brad Lester, and employee Mrs. Sydney Bird. Absent Police Juror Mr. Michael Fewell.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thad Little. The Pledge and Prayer was led by Thad Little followed by taking roll. On motion from Robert, seconded by Gerald and carried unanimously, the minutes from March 17th, 2025, were dismissed.
Monthly financial reports were not given for the month of March. On motion from Colton, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, the following purchase requisition was approved: 1. Maintenance on the Ladder Truck. On motion from Colton, seconded by Robert and carried unanimously, the following purchase requisition was approved pending Police Jury approval: 1. Purchase of new pumper apparatus.
Under old business, Chief Welch reviewed: 1. Scopes of work for contract building repairs, generator, and electric work. 2. Pick up and disposal of foam containing PFAS is pending. 3. Updates on Engine 1 and the Brush Truck repairs. 4. The new fire truck bid was approved by the board pending Police Jury approval. 5. The clearing of the land behind the fire station. 6. The Automatic Aid Agreement for structural fires. 7. On motion from Gerald, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, to pay the training officer $500 a month and review at the end of the year. 8. The electric and air shoreline connections have been completed. 9. Getting logo’s for the new Ladder Truck and sending the truck to Siddons-Martin for annuals and hydraulic repairs. 10. VHF radio project update.
Under new business the following was discussed: 1. Upgrading the current APX6000 portable radio to WIFI to make it capable to work inside Hackberry High School, the board decided to table it until the following meeting. 2. On motion from Lawrence, seconded by Gerald and carried unanimously, the utility terrain vehicle will not be allowed to be lent out. 3. Chief Clint discussed fire department activities: The response run report along with department training.
There being no further business, on the motion of Lawrence, seconded by Robert and carried unanimously, the meeting was declared adjourned.
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