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* The DNR has downgraded their level of fire danger. <br /> <br />FIRE BOARD VOTE <br /> <br />· It is possible that the Fire Board would become a Public Safety Board and include the Police <br /> Department. <br /> <br /> Three people were elected to the Fire Board; A1 LaTour, Dave Lewandowski and Jon <br /> McLaughlin. <br /> <br />CHANGES TO BY-LAWS <br /> <br />Chief Kapler proposed changes to the current by-laws. <br />taken to pass the following changes: <br /> <br />They were discussed and a vote was <br /> <br />· Sec. 6 - change format of meeting to the way it is done; remove "volunteer" from the name; <br /> change the qualifications to passing the physical agility test. <br /> <br /> Sec. 10.6 - add past attendance to limited duty fire fighter. <br /> <br />· Sec. 11.5 - add past attendance. <br /> <br />· Sec. 12 - Excused absence; drop off"whenever possible". <br /> <br />· Sec. 14.4 - with a six month leave, change to you may be put on a three month probation. <br /> <br />· Sec. 23 - pay increments; pay function meetings at function pay rate. <br /> <br />PERMIT BURN BAN <br /> <br />· The ban on burning permits will be lifted May 15, 1998. <br /> <br />JUVENILE FIRE STARTERS PROGRAM <br /> <br />· Ra~nsey had an offender attend this program. It has a good curriculum and the courts are <br /> working with the program. The Ramsey Fire Department should promote it. <br /> <br />· Instructors are needed. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler reviewed the minutes from the April 1998, meeting of Anoka County Fire <br />Protection. Ramsey Fire Department will be hosting the October 1998, meeting. <br /> <br />Six people provided coverage for the Andover Fire Department May 8, 1998. Chief Kapler <br />expressed his appreciation to Brenda Gnerre, Dave Lewandowski, Tom Hoxter, Wade Geving, <br />A1 LaTour and Paul Minear. <br /> <br /> FIRE DEPARTMENT/MAY 13, 1998 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />