The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Captain Steve Howard. The meeting minutes from the July 5, 2005 meeting were read.  A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the meeting minutes.  The Treasurer reported a balance of $8211.09, 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 truck arrived August 2, Tuesday August 9 there will be truck training.  There will be 8 hours of pump training consisting of two four-hour sessions.

-Doug Turnberg obtained new sink for kitchen at a good price.

-The boot  drive raised $2074.65.

-Old truck 203 was sold, the truck was stripped last Saturday.

-No driving of new truck on Winnapaug Road or Atlantic Avenue.

Deputy Chief Turnberg:

-No report

Deputy Chief Findeisen:

-It was a pleasant experience working with the Truck Committee for the past two years.

Training Officer Mike Misto

-Beach rescue training to be set up.

-Some CPR cards expired.

-Maintain logs for truck drivers.

Committee Reports:

-Steak Fry tickets available

-Wet Down Committee after Steak Fry

Communications:

-None

Unfinished Business

-None

New Business:

-A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept Joshua Coffin as new 6-month probationary member.

-A motion was made, seconded and voted to spend up to $150.00 to update Deceased Member and Firefighter of Year plaques.

Good of the Department:

-There will be a blood drive at the Fire Station on August 18.

-Congratulations to Jordan Olson as a new father.

-A discussion was held on fire department patches removed from the station by Harold Stedman Jr.  No attempt will be made to retrieve the patches.  A motion was made, seconded and voted that the secretary send a letter to Harold Stedman, stating that if there is any other material in the Fire Station that he feels belongs to him that he is to notify the Chief within ten days of receipt of the letter.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                               

                                                                                                Peter J. Przekop