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- CITY of ST. JOSEPH
_ ~T. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA INCORPORATED IN 1890
56374 MEMBER LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
FIRE BOARD MEETING
February 4, 1981
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Fire Advisory Board of the
city and Township of st. Joseph met in regular session on Wednesday,
February 4, 1981 in the City Clerk's office at 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: st. Joseph Town representative, Joe Bechtold; City
Council representative, Herman Schneider; Fire Chief, Mike Loso;
City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Minutes Presented: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Bechtold
to approve minutes of the November 25, 1980 meeting as presented.
Ayes: Bechtold, Schneider, Loso.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Quarterly Report: City Clerk Bob Johnson presented copies of the 4th
quarter financial report to members. (3 additional copies to
Township. )
. A motion was made by Bechtold seconded by Schneider to approve
quarterly report as presented.
Ayes: Bechtold, Schneider, Loso.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Grass Fire Rig Report: Fire Chief Loso presented the following report on
construction of a grass fire fighting rig: Cost to Joint Fire
Operation - $6,000.00. Balance of rig cost to be raised by fire
department through various benefits. Cost of chassis, a 1976 Ford
3/4 ton - 4-wheel drive unit was $3,300.00. The slip-in unit cost -
$3,000.00. The radio, siren and spotlights were reported mounted.
The rig will be ready for a paint job in two weeks. Other features:
a 200 gallon tank - 500 lbs of pressure capability at 10 GPM - 200'
of hose and an electric start. The grass fire rig is sDheduled for
completion and in fire station status by March 17, 1981.
State Fire School: A motion was made by Bechtold seconded by Schneider to
approve attendance of 2 men at the State Fire School to be held in May.
Ayes: Bechtold, Schneider, Loso.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Pension Matters: A discussion relating to 2% state Aid was held reviewing
a number of proposals and other data.
Adjournment: Adjournment at 9:35 p.m.
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Robert G. Johnson
Secretary