CCFA Meeting Minutes December 19, 2011

Present were: Leon Alexander, Howard Flower, Catherine Farrell, Tom Bicking, Chaplain Jackson, Al & Nora Ryan, Ken Morris, Robert & Robyn Hahn, George Rhudy, Gene Price, Paul Huntzberry, Bill Caldwell, Joe Fisona, David Meaders, Linda Alexander, Kay Trego, Thomas Morris, Don Briscoe, Judy Leffew, Kelly Kornegay, Gary Simmons, Wayne Tome, Sr., Stacy Ewing, Luke Sheldon Cecil County Little Fire Chief, John Denver 1^st VPMSFA, Stephanie Gallion Harford/Cecil First Runner Up, and Richard Brooks DES.

1.1    Call to Order – by Vice President at 1930 hours

1.2  Pledge to flag at 1933 hours

1.3  Prayer from Chaplain Jackson: No death reports and a couple of prayer requests, our President and a member of Station 7 followed by prayer. 

Officers were sworn in by Robyn Hahn, Vice President Harford/Cecil Association at 1935 hours, excluding President.

1.4  Fire Prevention Queens – Megan: using candles, be sure to have no flammable items near it.  Luke CC Little Fire Chief introduced.  Stephanie Gallion introduced; Katie Simone First Runner Up Harford/Cecil introduced.  Vice President called upon Kay Trego, reported $227.17 ending balance for Queens. 

1.5  Adoption of Agenda – omitted.   

2.0 Roll Call – Station 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 all companies represented.

3.0 Officers report

3.1 Vice President Flower -  Attended Dec. 2 Basket Bingo at Northeast; Christmas parade, breakfast with Santa, NE budget meeting, Howell funeral, NE Board meeting and Trustees Meeting.

3.2 Secretary Report: Secretary reported he completed First Responder Examination successfully since last meeting.  Secretary suggested changing the date for the January meeting from the 16^th (in observance of Dr. Martin L. King holiday) to the 23^rd; so moved by Al Ryan, seconded by Gene Price, and carried unanimously.  Secretary suggested changing the date for the February meeting from the 20^th (in observance of President’s day) to the 27^th; so moved by Gene Price, seconded by Wayne Tome, Sr., and carried unanimously.  JANUARY 23, 2012 NEXT MEETING AND FEBRUARY 27, 2012 IS FEBRUARY MEETING DATE.

3.3 Treasurer Report:  Checking $1, 471.46  Savings $4,156.03 TOTAL $5,627.49.  PIER $5,016.78: VSF $5,234.15. CD $5,547.57.  Nov. 22, 2011 matured and rolled over for another year with APG. Received check Perryville donation for $100 to John Denver.  Check will be written to Harford/Cecil.  Received monies from Hacks Point $100 dues for 2012 and a check for 200.00 for Queens (PIER savings).  Received invoices for dues – asking for one check for dues and one check for Queens.      

3.4 President report – President Penhollow was absent due to an operation.

4.1 Chiefs Committee Report:  No report.

4.2 Board of Trustees Report – Don Briscoe – reported meeting last Tuesday; Reports are due back in January meeting on equipment replacements.  Next meeting January 10^th, 2012. 

4.3 Fire Prevention Committee Report – Joe Fisona reported the trailer is gone – Collette’s took it on the 11^th of the month; Winfield Fire Company bought it for $5,500.00; check given to Catherine Farrell (deposited into the PIER account). 

4.4 Planning and Zoning Committee Report –  Nothing to report.

4.5 Training and Certification Committee Report – Hollenbaugh – NE Fire Co is requesting an EVOC; to start January 16^th  (Mon/Wed/Saturday) Testing day 6^th of February. 

4.6 Transportation Committee Report – Gave Rising Sun certs and some going to Elkton tomorrow.  Not getting any new tags and MVA is still sitting on many of them.  Don will check with MVA if there is a fee for replacing tags.

4.7 Fire Science Report – Nothing to report.

4.8 Safety Committee Report – Dave Meaders reported committee met last Saturday – 6 companies present.  Talked about Seatbelt pledge.  Fire Department Safety Officer Class was discussed, as the committee would desire to see more trained safety officers for the county.   

4.9 Budget Committee Report – Nothing to report

4.10 Volunteer Support Fund Committee Report – Nothing to report

4.11 VLOSAP Committee Report – Nothing to report.

4.12 Ways & Means Report – Nothing to report.   

4.13 Audit Committee Report – Ken reported audit to occur in January and ready for February meeting. 

4.14 Sprinkler Report – Nothing to report.

4.15 Fire Police Committee Report – Robert Hahn reported making progress; 6 to 10 in attendance.  No meeting in December.  Next meeting January in DES.

5.0 Unfinished Business – Nothing to report

6.0 New Business – Joe Fisona – helicopter being here: Mayors talked about it and would like it in Cecil County and a letter was signed by the mayors of the county.  Want to build a hanger at Braintree Airport and he is in favor of it.  Will cost about $1MM for a hanger.  Vice President: Forming a committee to keep eye on Charter Government to take place next year.  At Trustees meetings it was discussed; would like 2 to 4 person team; any comments:  Gene Price; we need to get involved in it.  Vice President has rough draft (Jan 4, 2011).  Called upon Wayne Tome, Sr.; Board of Trustees should handle the Charter Government issues.  Skip Mahan made a motion to appoint Mr. Tome the Chair of the committee to oversee what is going on with charter government and feed to Board of Trustees seconded by Robert Hahn and carried unanimously.

7.0 Guests

John Denver, 1^st VPMSFA – called upon:  Thanked the association and member companies and people across the county to help with the Basket Bingo; was very appreciative.  Thanked everyone for all they do and wished all happy holidays. 

Richard Brooks, DES – called upon: EMS meeting: Tell officers they belong at the EMS meeting; only had 3 in attendance.  EVOC class finished by Hacks Point.  Class was outstanding.  EMT class going on in Galena by Kent County and about 12 EMTS are from the county.  Back Up Center (when phones change over) being emptied come Thursday morning.  700 MHz Bill moving through.  AMOS audit is due; contacted 3 delinquent companies.  VLOSAP: working on a problem receiving disability, genuinely disabled, receiving Social Security benefits and they are subtracting funds from his benefits; working on resolution.  Cardiac Arrest: PV, CC, Port; coming to each company to address the issue.  Wished all a Merry Christmas.  Catherine Farrell asked training question: Did not ask for skills class; will DES be able to sponsor the skills class and Mr. Brooks said it would be done in January 2012.  MSFA Standard, first aid class that meets the Good Samaritan Law (Advanced First Aid and CPR) in 16 hours.  Look forward in January. 

8.0 Good of the Association – Nora Ryan inquired on President Penhollow; Skip Mahan reported: Operation successful, up in a chair, 4 liters. of oxygen.  Motion by Nora Ryan, seconded Stacy Ewing to send President a fruit basket – carried.  Stacy Ewing said Rising Sun having a New Years Eve dance.  Tickets at the door.  Catherine Farrell asked in the time of giving, we need to give to need in Cecil County – would like to donate $100 to the outreach Immaculate Conception Church; Wayne Tome, Sr. said we are in the business of receiving donations and not giving.  Al Ryan said we cannot do it because we are receivers and can’t give it out.  Catherine suggested doing something on your own.  Chesapeake City does adopt of families. 

9.0 Approval of Minutes 

      9.1 Regular meeting – The November 21, 2011 minutes were approved by Robyn Hahn, seconded by Skip Mahan and carried unanimously.

     9.2  Special meeting – No special meeting minutes to approve.    

10.0  50/50 Drawing – $19.00 ticket#799  drew to  Gary Simmons.

11.0 Next Association meeting – January 23, 2012 1930 hours Station 4 North East.

12.0 Adjournment by Vice President  (motioned by Ken Morris, seconded by Al Ryan) adjourned at  2025 hours.                                                                                     Respectfully submitted,

Leon C. Alexander, Secretary

Cecil County Firemen’s Association

Notary Public

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