River Falls First Responders, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Saturday, September 27, 2003 – 12 Noon

River Falls Ambulance Station

Members Present: Joe Covelli, Tim Heineman, Dan Gedatus, Cindy Clement, Jeff Rixmann, Steve Nygaard, Tim Schreiner, Kelly Ebben, Bonnie Christensen, Kent Christensen, and Joseph Raehsler

Members Excused: Randy Beadles, and Mary Waters

1) 2004 Proposed Budget (attachment)

Steve N made a motion to accept the proposed 2004 budget, Joe R second the motion. Motion was approved unanimously.

2) Member Recognition Program Discuss, Recognition Dollar Amount Set (attachment)

Discussion pertained to the recognition program. It was decided to reward responders $50 for the first $100 raised and an additional $25 for $500 raised. Also, there will be $400 added to the budget for Training/Food account. Tim H made a motion to accept the changes, Cindy C second the motion. Motion was approved unanimously.

3) Town Government

a) Town Hall Plaques

b) Multiple House Numbers at end of Single Driveways

Jeff R states that if anyone comes across any multiple fire numbers at end or driveways, to let him know and he will address that issue with the town chairperson.

4) Organizational Chart (attachment)

a) Add Position “Past President”

It was decided that this would be a non-voting position.

b) Add Position “Equipment & Information Officer”

(Own Equipment Assets over $45,000)

c) Change “Fundraising Chairperson” to “Financial Officer”

d) 2004 Nomination, Voting Process Based on Chart

Cindy C made a motion to accept the organizational chart, Tim H second the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

5) Remove from By-Laws “Associate Member” Title (Less than age 18)

Jeff R made a motion to accept the removal from the by-laws, Steve N

second the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

6) Cap on Number of Responders

a) Establish point system for RF contracted area responders, Hudson area responders.

b) Cap membership at 40 responders or points, Discuss difference

Discussion on both.

7) New First Responder Class 2004

a) Presentation Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM at station

b) Interview Process Discuss, Areas of Coverage Needed

c) Assign mentor contact for new responders.

d) Review Application package, tuition reimbursement, etc.

(cover letter attachment)

Discussion on all.

8) Delay in Getting Equipment Inventory Forms Returned

Steve N made a motion to accept a 90 day period to complete equipment inventory form, Jeff R second the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

9) Contract for Legal Counsel

It was agreed to seek counsel for any legal issues.

10) “Catch A Call” Training Concept Discuss, To Start in October

Concept was explain

11) Open Discussion

12) Adjournment

Jeff R made a motion to adjourn, Joe C second the motion. Motion approved. Meeting adjourned at 2:25pm.