The meeting was called to order at 7:xx p.m. by Captain Steve Howard. The meeting minutes from the June 7, 2005 meeting were read. A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the meeting minutes. The Treasurer reported a balance of $7981.17, of which, $4421.78 is in the contingency fund. A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the Treasurer's Report.

Chief Misto

-New float and tank gauge installed on Truck 202.

-2 new gas and CO meters have been ordered.

-New truck is still on track.

-Use caution when driving in heavy traffic.

-July 23 State Beach Fireworks, let Chief know if you will be available to assist, Watch Hill and Dunn's Corners will be standing by.

-Smokey the Bear parade will be July 21, let Chief know if you will be participating.

Deputy Chief Turnberg:

-Nothing to report

Deputy Chief Findeisen:

-Use radio etiquette; do not talk over other transmissions.

Training Officer Mike Misto

-Nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

-Sunshine Committee-no action

-Steak Fry Committee-Tickets will remain at $12.50, will evaluate tent for future use, Mike Misto and Steve Howard will take care of raffle. A motion was made, seconded and voted to allocate $200.00 for a raffle sponsor thank you sign.

Communications:

-Firefighter I Course starting August 30 in Oakdale, CT.

-Firefighter II Course starting September 13 in Groton, CT.

Let Chief know if interested in any of these courses.

Unfinished Business

-None

New Business:

-A motion was made, seconded and voted to allocate $2000.00 for purchase of kitchen equipment.

-The kitchen fan is still awaiting repair.

-Please provide Phil Panciera information for Firefighter of Year and Deceased Members Plaque.

Good of the Department:

-Please straighten out Fire Truck wheels after backing into garage.

-Next Tuesday is Lobster night.

-Will be doing Boot Drive at State Beach.

-A motion was made, seconded and voted to obtain a raffle permit and pay the cost of it.

-A motion was made, seconded and voted to install firefighter only parking signs on the side of the Station.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                               

                                                                                                Peter J. Przekop

                                                                                                Secretary