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unusually high, the home owner is instructed to call Minnegasco. Upon departure, the Fire Department leaves an information packet with the homeowner. Councilmember Beyer suggested Chief Kapler place an article in the Ramsey Resident in the fall relating to CO detectors. Upon inquiry, Boardmember McLaughlin reported that the Department had responded to 25 calls this year so far in comparison to about 15 last year. Consensus of the Board was that the service level in relationship to CO calls was adequate. Case #2: New Hires Fire Chief Kapler stated that the current staffing of the Ramsey Fire Department is at 24 volunteers. He suggested that two to four applicants should be offered firefighter positions, depending on times available for response. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Boardmember Lewandowski to offer firefighter positions to two to four applicants currently on the waiting list. Further discussion: Mayor Hardin inquired how the Department is doing for daytime firefighters. Chief Kapler replied that we are doing a little better; however, none of the people just interviewed would be for daytime response. Mayor Hardin inquired if we are offering the opportunity to people who work in the City. Chief Kapler stated that we sent out 13 letters saying that he would talk to the people and their employees but he had not yet heard from anyone. Mayor Hardin stated that one of the managers at the SuperAmerica expressed interest talking with Chief Kapler. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmember Beyer, Chairperson Pearson, Boardmembers Lewandowski, McLaughlin and Weiss. Voting No: None. Case #3: Mission Statement Fire Chief Kapler read a recommendation for a mission statement which states: "The Ramsey Fire Department will train and respond to minimize our citizens' losses. We will treat the injured effectively with kindness and respect. Through education of the public, we will strive for a safer City of Ramsey today and tomorrow." He asked for input from the Board. Boardmember Weiss stated he liked it - it's a very accurate statement. Chairperson Pearson felt it reflects the Department's goals and ideas. Motion by Boardmember Weiss and seconded by Chairperson Pearson to adopt the above written mission statement. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmember Beyer, Chairperson Pearson, Boardmembers Weiss, Lewandowski and McLaughlin. Voting No: None. Case #4: Adopt By-Laws of the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Kapler stated that the by-laws have become outdated and that he and Assistant Chief Tom Hoxter tried to make them reflect more what we do. He noted the following amendments: Page 3, Section 10. 2. shall read "Any member whose response is below thirty-three percent (33%) of all fire calls, and below sixty-six percent (66%) of 'all drills, within a three (3) month period will be brought before the Chief and Assistant Chief and at which time membership could Fire Board/February 14, 1996 Page 2 of 5