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informative and appreciated. He added that a vice-chairperson has to be appointed for the Fire <br />Board and this could be it case for the next meeting which would be held in April or May. The <br />new members also have to be sworn in. He added that Sandra Ashley, Dave Griffin and himself <br />will set up the agendas. <br /> <br />Upon inquiry regarding the morale of the fire fighters, Boardmember Drahos replied that it is on <br />the upswing now. The liability issue was a big key issue, but with the passing of the Hartford <br />plan, that has been resolved. <br /> <br />Chief Griffin stated that the department lost some members but he feels the people he has now are <br />the quality people you can count on. <br /> <br />Boardmember Kapler commented that every time the fire trucks leave the bay, the morale <br />increases. We are working together to try to improve. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson reported there was a garage fire in his neighborhood and for some <br />people, this was the first time they saw Ramsey's Fire Department in action and they were very <br />impressed. <br /> <br />Councihnember Cich mentioned the good response time for a car fire in December. He also <br />expressed being impressed with the Fire Department. <br /> <br />Councihnember Cich stated that prior to the next Fire Board meeting, he would like the agenda <br />packets completed and distributed ahead of time. He feels that receiving cases labeled 'information <br />available at the meeting" is unfair and doesn't allow enough time for review. Councilmember <br />Peterson expressed his agreement with Councilmember Cich. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cich suggested Chief Griffin should impress upon the fire fighters personal <br />safety, excessive speed for conditions, using caution when crossing intersections, etc.. <br /> <br />Chief Griffin replied that the department does repeatedly drill safety. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councihnember Cich and seconded by Boardmember Drahos to adjourn the Fire Board <br />Meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, Councilmember Cich, Boardmembers Drahos <br />and Kapler. Voting No: None. Absent: Boardmember Sharp. <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. <br /> <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />/_.,/' Reco~<li ng Secretary <br /> <br />Sandra Ashley <br />Acting City Administrator <br /> <br />Fire Board/February 20, 1991 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />