Board Meeting
The board met prior to the quarterly meeting. The following
persons were present; Jamie Novak, Denise DeMars, Mike Urbanski, Charlie O'Brien, Jeff Schadegg, John Piper, Don Howell, Jerry Streich, Jerry Rosendahl.
Jeff Schadegg presented the
Executive Director’s report. Motion by Howell, Seconded by Tremain to accept the
report as presented. Motion passed
Charlie O’Brien presented the Arson reward transaction
report. Motion by Howell, Seconded by DeMars to approve as presented. Motion passed.
Charlie O'Brien presented quarterly transaction report. Motion
by Howell, Seconded by Urbanski to approve the quarterly transaction report as presented.
Motion passed.
Jerry Streich presented information on the purchase of a Trade
Show Display / Table Booth. Motion by Urbanski to approve purchase up to $7000.00,
Seconded by Pipe. Motion passed.
Mike Tremain presented the Awards Committee’s
recommendations for 2005 Awards. Motion by DeMars, Seconded by O’Brien to approve all
but the Distinguished Service Award as presented. Motion passed.
Jerry Streich presented the new chapter logo design for approval.
Motion by Urbanski, Seconded by Piper to approve the new design.
Streich abstained. Motion passed.
Jeff Schadegg presented information on options for ads in the
Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine. Motion by Piper to place 1/2 column, vertical ad in Black
and White to run 5-6 times at a cost of $135. Schadegg to bring back a design next
meeting. Motion passed.
President Novak reviewed his e-mail motion to purchase a CD/DVD
burning system to reproduce conference
handouts, member handbooks and explosion CD’s at a cost not to exceed $1500. The
motion passed by e-mail vote of the board. Motion by Streich, Seconded by Piper to
memorialize the approval of the e-mail motion. Motion passed.
Secretary’s
Report
Motion by Knapper, seconded by Becker to approve Minutes of December 14, 2005 as published in the newsletter. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s
Report
Motion by Washinger, seconded by
Becker, to approve the Treasurers report as published in the newsletter. Motion passed.
Arson Reward Committee Report
Arson Reward Committee Chair Charlie
O’Brien reported that there were one $100 rewards paid out last quarter. We have
ordered door hangers which will be available at the annual conference and meeting. We
should be receiving a $10,000 donation from the MN Fair plan. We have signs available but
will need to reorder in late 2006. Contact Charlie charlie.obrien.bjt0@statefarm.com
Arson Awareness Committee Report
Committee Chair Jerry Streich called
for persons to join the committee. We need to increase the awareness of arson crimes. We
need to apply for grants for billboards, bus advertising and radio spots. The Board
approved the purchase of a new trade show display. The committee is working with Broadcast
Design Group on design. Expect to include new logo, mission statement and full length
pictures.
Arson Awareness week is the first
week of May. Call Jerry if you wish to help out with planning.
Legislative Committee Report
Committee Chair Denise DeMars
reported that the Fire Safety Account Bill is moving forward. The MNFAC group is working
hard to further this cause and get the Bill passed. There is still some infighting amoung
some fire service organizations. President Novak identified the President of MPFF and
MNFDA as problems in the process. He suggested that Chapter members who are members of these organization rethink there leadership at the
next elections.
Certification Committee
Report
President Novak reported in Roger
Jemming’s absence. Contact Roger if you have questions or wish to challenge the test.
Budget And Finance Committee Report
No report
Training and Education Committee Report
Committee Chair Don Howell
Ethics Committee Report
No report
HazMat / OSHA Committee Report
Committee Chair Mark Svare reported
that 18 persons attend the refresher this week. We will be moving the class to a time
other than before the conference based on attendance and comments received from the
membership. Beyers Group will be offering the 40 Hour Course numerous times in 2006. We
will report the dates in the next newsletter.
Awards Committee Report
No report: Awards will be presented
at the banquet.
Merchandising Committee Report
Committee Chair Mike Urbanski
reported that we have a great deal of merchandise with our new logo. We have chosen Lori
Streich of Streich Design as our new vendor. She will attend functions and produce
merchandise at no cost to the Chapter beyond the purchase price of the item. This will
alleviate the over head of carrying stock and hauling it around. The Chapter will maintain
the sale of training materials and hard items has coffee cups.
Membership Committee Report
Committee Chair Denise DeMars
presented 54 applications for membership. Motion by Knapper, Seconded by Christensen to
accept the applications as presented. Motion passed.
Private Investigators Committee Report
Chair Crawford Wiestling reported
that he will be submitting the conference information to the PI Board for course approval
on behalf of the Chapter.
Executive Director’s Report
Executive
Director Jeff Schadegg reviewed the report presented to the Board at their recent meeting:
Membership numbers:
Active
212
Associate 191
Life 18
Sustaining 3
Total
425
We have collected 2006 dues from 264 members to date. Second notices
will be sent out next week.
We received a $1000.00
donation from Crane Engineering with the attached letter.
2006 Conference: We currently have 228
registrations. This includes Officers and Committee.
2006 HazMat / OSHA Compliance Class: We
currently have 10 persons signed up for the class.
2005 Courtroom Testimony Class: 16 Registrations / All registration fees have been
collected.
2005 HazMat / OSHA Compliance Class :
All registration fees have been collected.
2005 Conference: We have 1 registration
to be collected totaling $205.00.
We received the attached annual
invitation to participate financial in MnFac (Minnesota Fire Associations Coalition). We
need to discuss this and act on the 2006 Contribution.
At the last Board meeting President
Novak expressed an interest in an ad in the Chief’s Magazine. Attached is their
brochure. I need direction on how the Board wishes to proceed with this.
The annual report was submitted to the
International January 31, 2006. Copy is attached.
The 2006 MN Nonprofit Corporate Renewal
has been filed. Copy attached.
Old Business
President Novak reported that the
gasoline explosion project is on hold until we find a house to blow up.
President Novak reported that the
Prosecutor’s Seminar is on hold.
New Business
President Novak asked that members
send in pictures to be used in the member handbook. It would be helpful to have a face to
place with names.
President Novak polled those present
to see if there was interest in a live burn exercise. There was some interest but not an
overwhelming response. The last time we did this no one showed up. Let Jamie know if you
are interested.
Training and Education Committee
Committee Chair Don Howell thanked
everyone for attending the conference. He apologized for the challenges with the hotel
this year. We are working through the problems with the new management. Next year they
have agreed to block out the entire hotel 30 days out from the conference. Plan to make
your reservations early if you think you will be attending. They can always be cancelled.
We will send out reminder notices.
Chapter Elections
Nomination Committee Chair Merle
Berkeland presided over the elections.
1st Vice President:
Berkeland called for nominations for
the position of 1st Vice President.
Lillevold nominated Tom Neudahl. Neudahl
accepted the nomination.
Stotts nominated incumbent Denise DeMars.
DeMars accepted the nomination.
Denise DeMars was re-elected to the
position of 1st Vice President.
Motion by Woodford, Seconded by Parks to
destroy the ballots. Motion passed.
Treasurer:
Berkeland called for nominations for
the position of Treasurer Miranda nominated incumbent Charlie O’Brien. O’Brien
accepted the nomination. Hearing no other nominations a motion was made by Miranda,
Seconded by Christensen to cast a white ballot for Charlie O’Brien. Motion passed.
Board Seat Currently Held by Don
Howell:
Berkeland called for nominations to
fill the Board seat currently held by Don Howell. Ferraro nominated Don Howell. Howell
accepted the nomination. Hearing no other nominations a motion was made by Svare, Seconded
by Christensen to cast a white ballot for Charlie O’Brien. Motion passed.
President Novak reappointed John
Piper to fill the Presidentially appointed Board seat.
For the Good of the Association
John Steinbach spoke to the need for
another avenue to present arson cases for prosecution. President Novak responded that he
is in full support of the idea. We ahev discussed the issue and the timing is not right at
this time. The newly created fraud unit may help some. You can also call Bill Clump at the
Attorney General’s office to see if they can help. We will revisit the issue next
year.
Adjournment
Motion by Grotberg, Seconded by
Parks to adjourn. Motion passed.
