?PROCEEDINGS
The Hackberry Fire Protection District 1 Board met for a regular session at the Hackberry Fire Station located at the 1025 Main Street on Monday January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Members presents by roll call were Mr. Thad Little, Mr. Gerald Landry, Mr. Colton Sanner, Mr. Lawrence Little and Mr. Robert Silver. Police Juror Mr. Michael Fewell was present along with district members Chief Clint Welch, assistant Brad Lester, member Austin Moore, and employee Ms. Destiny Seay. New administrative hire Sydney Bird and guest Mitch Thomas from K&M also present.
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 Gerald and carried unanimously, the minutes from December 9th, 2024, were dismissed.
Monthly financial reports for the month of December were given by Destiny. On motion from Lawrence, seconded by Gerald and carried unanimously, the following purchase requisitions were approved: 1. Brush gear from Bunker Gear Specialist, 2. New computers from National Networks, 3. Four PR’s for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group- engine 1, 2, 3, and brush truck repairs. On motion from Gerald, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, approval for 2023 and 2024 firemen meeting per-diem were approved.
Under old business, Chief Clint reviewed: 1. Scopes of work for contract building repairs, generator, and electric work on the fire station. Guest Mitch Thomas spoke about scope of work for new generator for the fire department. Board members decided to get more bids for job before making a final decision. 2. Chief Clint spoke about disposal of fire foam, 3. Getting committee back together to review scopes for the new fire truck, 4. Clearing of the land behind the fire department, and 5. The Automatic Aid Agreement for structural fires.
Under new business the following was discussed: 1. On motion from Gerald, seconded by Colton and carried unanimously, Sydney Bird was approved for hire for the administrative position. 2. Training officer Aaron Savioe resigned on January 19th. 3. On motion from Robert, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously, Michael Collins and Brad Lester were approved for hire for firehouse station duty. 4. On motion from Gerald, seconded by Lawrence and carried unanimously Chief Clint salary was approved at $250 per payroll. On the same motion, it was also approved to issue a new credit card for Chief Clint and to turn off the previous Chief’s credit card. 5. On motion from Gerald, seconded by Robert and carried unanimously the approval of the fire department to create a Facebook page for Hackberry Volunteer Fire Department was approved. 6. Discussion for replacement foam. 7. Discussed under PR’s and approved Engine 1, 2, 3, and Brush Truck for repairs. Repairs for Ladder 1 were then discussed. 8. Chief Clint spoke on PIAL equipment needed. 9. A spec for getting a new hydrant for Alladin Road was discussed. Board would like a quote for next meeting. 10. Adding signs to all drafting/dry hydrants in Hackberry. 11. Board meeting dates to consider. 12. Chief Clint discussed fire department activities: The response run report along with department training.
There being no further business, on the motion of Gerald, seconded by Colton and carried unanimously, the meeting was declared adjourned.
RUN: Feb. 27 (F 38)
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