WFPA BOARD MEETING 6-13-2009

-Meeting called to order 8a.m. by president Tim McFarlan

-Board members present JillMaisonneuve, Greg Stava, Chuck Bowers, Tim McFarlan, and Joe Rech
 
There were 30+ members in audience

*Presidents report
    -introduced new board members
    -briefly went over '09-'10 objectives

*Secretary report read-*motion made to accept report-PASSED

*Treasurers report read by TimMcFarlin
    -*motion made to accept report- PASSED

*Fire chief report
    -new tires on P-81 and WT-82...Thanks
    -many thanks to Paul Niece for help with turnouts
    -still need boots for firefighters (turnouts)
    -want of newer SCBA equipment @$3,000 each
    -5 firefighters signed up for 4 day structure class in Mesa

*motion made to accept Fire chief report-PASSED

-Discussion on Fire chief being on board and voting on fire related issues

-Discussion on use of attorney by board members-who, when and how they are authorized

*motionmade to suspend JillMaisonneuve's right to vote until legal representation is made-*PASSED

*motion made that 3 persons (president, treasurer, and Chuck Bowers) will need to be contacted and agreed to   use attorney-*PASSED

-- NEWBUSINESS
    -discussion on WFPA ISO compliance
   
    *motion made to make ISO committee to addressWFPA ISO issues- *PASSED
   
    -discussion on options for Fire chief selection—will have special board meeting
   
    -motion made for committee with Greg Stava to develop budget for next year-*PASSED
   
    -discussion on WFA support by WFPA and its involvement
   
    -Greg Stava will be board member contact with WFA
   
    -discussion of board orientation with attorney -Bylaws, officer duties and obligations, protocols, etc.
   
    -Tim asked community to send him any questions or concerns about bylaws
   
    -get clarity on how we can change bylaws OPEN FLOOR
   
    -recommendation to make Fire chief's budget yearly instead of monthly
   
    -WFPA website updated by Jeff Morhous...Thanks for your help