?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 March 17th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Board members present by roll call were Mr. Thad Little, Mr. Colton Sanner, Mr. Lawrence Little and Mr. Robert Silver. Also present, district member Chief Clint Welch, employee Mrs. Sydney Bird and guest Blaine Manuel. Absent Mr. Gerald Landry and 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 Lawrence, seconded by Robert and carried unanimously, the minutes from February 17th, 2025, were dismissed. Monthly financial reports for the month of February were given by Sydney. On motion from Colton, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, the following purchase requisition was approved: 1. Sewer Repair from Hoot Sewer Systems. On motion from Robert, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, the following purchase requisition was approved: 1. Fire Hydrant Maintenance from HydraTec Services.
Under old business, Chief Welch reviewed: 1. Scopes of work for contract building repairs, generator, and electric work. 2. The sampling kits results were received from Clean Management Environmental for all of the foam containing PFAS, disposal is pending. 3. Discussed getting prices for the extra work needing to be done on Engine 1 by Siddons-Martin 4. New fire truck spec will be advertised until March 24, 2025. 5. The clearing of the land behind the fire station. 6. The Automatic Aid Agreement for structural fires. 7. Postponing the discussion of the Chief’s Salary. 8. Fire protection for Angie Madiene at Alladin Road. 9. The agreement for the purchase of the Carlyss Ladder Truck was reviewed and signed. 10. Blanchard electric will be starting the electric shoreline connections at station 1. 11. Mike Collins will run the air shoreline connections at Station 1. 12. The parking area has been pressure washed, and the building will be done once the land is cleared behind the station. 13. Blaine Manuel gave a PowerPoint discussion about what he will be able to offer for training. The board wants a list of all the certifications each fireman has.
Under new business the following was discussed: 1. Postpone all repairs for Station 2 until further notice. 2. Ladder Truck donation 3. Chief Clint discussed fire department activities: The response run report along with department training.
There being no further business, on the motion of Colton, seconded by Robert and carried unanimously, the meeting was declared adjourned.
RUN: Apr. 10 (A 28)
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