Southwestern NH District Fire Mutual Aid
Board of Director’s Meeting
November 13, 2024
DIRECTORS PRESENT
President Ken March,Vice President Jay Wilson, Directors Tom Goddard, Curtis Barnes, Dan Eaton, Tom Bates, Chris Liller, John Manning, Real Bazin and Chief Joe Sangermano.
The meeting was called to order at 1900 hours.
GUESTS – Don Bliss
Kassie Lunderville, Deputy Chief, FMA
The meeting started with our guest Don Bliss giving us an overview of what needs to be done to move forward with the grant we have applied for. Don also spoke on how we can move forward on projects that the funds will go to. Don also left a packet with each director with info on the grant and how the funds could be used with a list of projects. Don spoke about a need for an accounting clerk, which would help the Chief and the Deputy’s with office type work.
A motion was made by Director Eaton to place an ad for an accounting clerk, at 30hrs a week with benefits the motion was second by Director Goddard. Motion passed.
1952 hours regular meeting resumed
MEETING MINUTES
Motion made by Director Bazin seconded by Director Manning to approve the minutes, motion passed.
TREASURERS REPORT
Motion made by Director Barnes seconded by Director Bazin to accept report, motion passed.
October 2024 Account Summaries
Checking $892,695.42
Outstanding $440.003.53
MBIA Operation $1,932.06
Buyout $46,590.29
Reserve $43,006.09
RS Checking $10,457.38
Capital Reserve $152,828.90
Capital Improve. $5,148.50
Org Checking $34,302.64
Outstanding $6,750.00
COORDINATORS REPORT
Motion made by Director Bazin seconded by Director Bates to accept, motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
By-Laws Committee – Nothing to report
Regional Training Committee – Nothing to report
Public Relations Committee – Nothing to report
OLD BUSINESS
· Discussed letter in regards to meeting of officers of the board to sign to accept the grant
· The directors were naked to review the packet of info Don Bliss left and bring any questions to our next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
· Wall at the back of the building has been repaired
· The 2025 budget was discussed a motion was made by Director and seconded by Director Goddard to accept the budget as written
· A motion by Director Bates Second by Director Barnes to raise the rate for associate towns by $100. This motion passed with 1 Director opposed
· Motion by Director Eaton second by Director Liller for the Chief to purchase $100 give cards to all employees for Christmas. Motion passed
PERSONNEL ISSUES –None
CORRESPONDENCE-None
OPEN DISCUSSION –
There were questions about I Am Responding and some of the problems that towns are having, the
Chief said that they are working on trying to fix the problems that were brought up.
Symposium is also having issues.
A question was asked about inquiring NH Dot Gov.
The meeting was adjourned at 2125 hrs.
Respectfully Submitted,
Director Curtis Barnes Secretary