Mahantongo Valley Emergency Services Board

Meeting Minutes

April 12, 2007

 

The Executive Board of the Mahantongo Valley Emergency Services Board met on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Pillow Fire House.  The following members were present:

 

Todd Mace

Brian Schaffner

Eric Shrawder

Tom Shrawder

 

1 guest was in attendance:

Heather Schaffner, Lower Mahanoy Township Fire Company

 

Secretary Report: The Minutes were read from the previous meeting held on March 8, 2007.  A motion was made by Eric to accept the minutes and seconded by Tom.  Motion Carried.

 

Treasurers Report: The balance is $114.94.  A $100 donation was received from Eldred Township.  A motion by Brian to accept the Treasurers Report and seconded by Tom.  Motion carried.

 

Citizen Input – None

 

Discipline Reports:

  • Fire      -The Chiefs held their quarterly meeting on 4-11-07.

-Commissioner Masser stated that the Help# will remain with the addresses during dispatching emergencies in our area.

-The County CAD system is not operating as this time.

-Keystone Communications presented a demo for fire ground radio operations.

-Grants are available for dry hydrants.  More info is being gathered.

-The Chief’s would like to tour the County 911 center sometime.

  • EMA     -Dennis Willard is the new EMA Coordinator for Herndon Borough
  • Citizen -We received three suggestions for a primary for this group.  Todd will contact them.
  • EMS     -Dalmatia Area Ambulance is to sell address signs

-EMT class is coming in May

-Eric is planning a motor vehicle accident drill at the Line Mountain High School

  • Police  - None
  • Fire Police       -Traffic Control 101 is scheduled for May 5 & 6 at Station 63

 

 

Committee Reports:

 

Training: Ron Hinkley notified the Board that the EVOC class will be held April 19th & 21st at Station 62 and at the High School.  A schedule will need to be made of the order of appearance of apparatus.  They all can not show up at once.  The ambulance crew has asked to go first.  Also, the Traffic Control 101 Class is May 5th & 6th at Herndon Fire Co. from 0800 – 1600 hours.  We have a lot of interest in this class for these dates.  Finally, the Herndon Fire Co. will hold a drill at the Herndon Reload on April 28th.  The time is not and will not be announced.  We DO NOT want unrealistic responses.  Remember to listen to the dispatch and if they announce it as a drill DRIVE responsibly!  The current list for the Essentials class will be sent it this week. If anyone else needs to register, let me know or go to the web site and register through the college.

 

Dennis Willard stated that the Snyder County EMA will sponsor a Sky Warn Class on April 16 at 1900 hours.  Contact Roger Dietz for more information at 570-539-0074.

 

 

Grant: Wal-Mart told Todd that we would not get funding until the second or third quarter of 2007.

 

Recruitment:  We are still looking for a volunteer.

 

Fire Prevention/Emergency Preparedness:  Confirmation was given to the Susquehanna Valley Shield of Caring Association that the MVESB would assist with the Safety Trailer at the Annual Kid Care ID & Carnival Event on Saturday, May 12, 2007 starting at 10 AM.

 

Audit: None

 

By-Laws: The MVESB received a check for $100 from the Eldred Township Supervisors, along with their letter of joining, after they received their copy of the By-Laws.  Todd contacted them to let them know that the Board was not asking for the money.  The township supervisors stated that they wanted to give us the money to get started.  Also, we received the official letter stating that Herndon Borough and the Mahantongo Fire Company has joined the MVESB.

 

A discussion was held about the letter that was to be sent out to the municipalities to further explain that the MVESB is not asking for dues unless they absolutely need funding.  The Board unanimously decided to not send the letter.

 

Also, a discussion was held on if the Board should only allow members to join in January of each year.  The idea was tabled.

 

Correspondence: - None

 

Old Business:

  • Todd gave an update on the MVESB incorporation status.
  • The MVESB is still looking for help to plan the first annual Family Day.
  • Brian checked into the Small Games of Chance License issues.  He said that we need to apply on-line to obtain the License.  Apparently we were given the wrong info from the Dauphin County Treasurers Office.
  • Brian brought information from Mid Penn Bank about opening a checking account.  Eric made a motion to open an Interest Checking Account at Mid Penn Bank.  Todd will complete the paperwork and open the account until next meeting.

 

 

New Business:

  • Dennis Willard ask if the Board would support the local Ham Radio Operators and help build interest in the area to further increase our communications during an emergency.  The Board decided to promote the local ham radio operations for our area.  Dennis Willard will be the contact person for this task.
  • A discussion was held about emailing the members the minutes from our monthly meetings.  It was decided that we would post our meeting minutes on our website.

 

 

 

The next meeting of the MVESB will be on May 10, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Pillow Fire House.

 

A motion was made by Eric to adjourn and seconded by Tom at 8:00 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Brian Schaffner, Acting Secretary

Vice Chairperson