White River Township Fire Protection District
	Senior Staff Meeting
	January 12, 2000
=================================================================================

Present:  Chief Dutton, Chief; Mike Tibbetts, Battalion Chief; Scott Cassin Battalion Chief; Eric Brown, Battalion Chief; Joel Thacker, Lieutenant; Kim Clawson, Admin. Asst. 

Called to order at 0900 hours. 

1.        Kim gave an update on the Awards Banquet. 

2.        Kim distributed copies of the most current benefits policy, which the District Chairman signed at their last meeting. 

3.        Chief Tibbetts gave an update of the status on the Aerial and the training which is upcoming.  Chief Dutton directed him and Lt. Thacker to work on getting FDIC passes from KME. 

4.        Chief Brown gave an update on the new Headquarters.  The next step is the wage hearing, which must be conducted prior to the bid process is started.  Brian Bosma is running an official title search on the property now. 

5.        Chief Dutton will be sending a letter to EMAS requesting that they voluntarily extend their stay until the end of March.  If they pull out at the end of January, as they are currently saying they will, they will be giving only a 30 day notice, not the 90 day notice which is currently in the contract.  If they refuse, Chief Dutton will be contacting Brian Bosma.  Lt. Alexander and Chief Dutton would like to see the District Board  commit to a department-based ambulance to be placed in service January 1, 2001.  We must first get the new headquarters underway before addressing this project with them. 

6.        Lt. Alexander contacted Robin Stump at the State EMS Commission, who stated that, for a temporary fix only, we could move our engine’s ALS equipment to Medic 51 and staff it with two of our EMTs with the engine’s medic responding as needed. 

7.        Lt. Thacker stated that, after discussion with the contractors at the construction site next door to station 52, he feels we should reevaluate our decision to install bracing piers under the foundation of the south bay at station 52.  The contractors are extremely confident that our building will see little or no more movement/sinking once they have filled their land in and concluded construction.  Chief Dutton said that we will revisit this issue when they are finished. 

8.        Lt. Thacker reminded everyone that he needs to have your paperwork ASAP for FDIC classes. 

9.        Chief Tibbetts gave an update on the MECA project. 

10.     Chief Dutton stated that the next BIF money that is received, whether released from alternative MECA funding, or a separate grant altogether, will concentrate first on the new exhaust for the Aerial at station 52, trench rescue trailer, and a tow package for Rescue 51. 

11.     No further new business and meeting adjourned.  Next meeting will be January 18 at 0900 hours.