December 20, 2010
Attendance: Board: Mike Howell, Dean Moburg, Roger Darting, Rick Dodson, Jeff Klemp by via tele-conference
Others: Rick Huhn, Terry Huhn, Dave Asmus, Edward Davis, TJ Huhn, Jonathan Meyer, Jake Will, Jeff Simpson,
Jim Murphy, Sharon Jeselnik Delaware Twp. Trustee, Bob Jeselnik, Janette Labbee-Holdeman Lansing City
Counsil
Dean Moburg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roger darting moved to accept with an executive session
added to the calendar. Rick Dodson seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken with all in favor.
Dean moved that they recess into a 10 minute executive session to discuss personnel matter relating to non-
elected personnel. Mike Howell seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken with all in favor. Time was 7:05.
Board returned at 7:15 PM with Mike Howell moving to return to regular session. Rick Dodson seconded the
motion; a roll call vote was taken with all in favor.
Audience Participation: None Presented
Chief’s Report:
a. The renewal for Workman’s Comp has taken a 20% increase for the next year. This was an increase state-
wide. The Chief is now looking for a different insurance carrier.
Treasurer’s Report: Bills due and payable.
Items for Actions:
Truck Bid: Motion made by Mike Howell: I move that based on the truck committees recommendations that we
accept their recommendation A and enter into contract with Weis Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. 111 E. Pacific
PO Box 3467, Salina, Kansas 67402-3467, to purchase our new brush truck, subject to the following stipulations
and conditions:
1. The chassis shall be a 2011 Dodge 5500ST, that when prepared as shown in the bid shall have a cost of
$45,688 and that we take advantage of deduction of $1150.00 from Weis for payment of chassis upon its arrival
at their plant.
2. That the Weis Quick Attack 300 fire body be built per the specifications of the bid at a cost of $64,966.
The only exception to the bid being the substitution of High Intensity Discharge Scene Lights, replacing the
Quartz Halogen scene lights at an additional of $950. Further an additional $1100 shall be deducted for our
participation in Weis Fire Body Pre-payment plan.
3. That once approved tonight by this board, absolutely no additions or deletions of any type may be made
to this vehicle without the expressed advanced approval of a superior majority of this board.
Total cost to be approved tonight for expending through this motion is as follows:
1. Truck Dodge 5500ST $45,688.00
2. Discount for payment upon arrival (1,150.00)
3. Quick Attack 300 Fire Body 64,966.00
4. High Intensity Discharge Scene Lights 950.00
5. Discount for Weis Fire Body Pre-payment Plan (1,100.00)
6. Total: $109,354.00
a. Rick Dodson seconded the motion. Discussion by the Board about a couple of finer points. A roll call
vote was taken with all in favor. Truck bid was awarded to Weis Fire & Safety Equipment Co. Inc.
b. Early Truck Payment: Rick Dodson moved to make a $35,000 truck payment. Roger Darting seconded
the motion; a roll call vote was taken with all in favor. Board signed the check for the truck payment.
Items for Discussion:
a. Dean Moburg submitted to the Board for review a preliminary calendar for 2011. There is also quarterly
work sessions added. This is for the Board approval at the January Meeting.
Board Concerns:
The entire Board wished all a Merry Christmas.
Mike Howell moved to adjourn the meeting. Roger Darting seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken with all
in favor. Time was 7:35 PM
Next Meeting: January 17th at Station #1 at 7:00PM.
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DEAN MOBURG, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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TERRY HUHN, BOARD CLERK
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