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OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR: RBCERTAA BOARD MEETING January
2nd, 2007 - 6:30 p.m. Billy’s Deli |
Attendees
at this meeting:
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RBCERTAA
Board Members |
Present |
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Guests in Attendance: |
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Alisa
Zells – President |
X |
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Mike
Grady |
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Lisa
Burke – Vice Pres. |
X |
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Rochelle
Kelley (Ro) |
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Monty
Ruth – Treasurer |
X |
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Bob
Heil – Secretary |
X |
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Jeff
Adam |
X |
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Jennifer
Adam |
X |
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Tania Amaral |
X |
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Lili Gonzalez |
X |
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Marcelle
McCullough |
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Noble
Smith |
X |
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Jared
Van Sloten |
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Fire
Department Liaison: |
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Capt. Rick
Martinez |
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1) Call to order
(President - Alisa)
- The January meeting of the RBCERTAA Board of
Directors was called to order by the president at 6:31 PM.
2) Introduction
of guests (President)
- Guests in attendance were Rochelle Kelley
(Ro) from class 33 and Mike Grady from class 15.
3) Call for approval
of Minutes from last meeting (President/Secretary)
- The minutes were approved as submitted.
4) Presentation
of Agenda Order and request for additions/deletions (President)
- This document reflects the final agenda for
the meeting.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A)
Fire Department Corner (Rick/Matt)
- Captain Rick Martinez stated that, training
for 2007 will build upon the success of 2006, with 5 scheduled training
sessions as well as the USAR training. The first USAR (organizational) meeting
will be Monday, January 8th at Station 1.
- All CERTAA members are requested to keep
their contact information up to date by providing any changes to Diane at
station 1 on a timely basis. We would like to get this updated before the next
callout. Mike Grady offered to help with this using his email at work.
- Rick also suggested that we consider another
joint CERT/RBFD picnic this year.
B)
2007 training drill Schedule (see Calendar Report below)
6) OLD BUSINESS:
A)
Treasurer's Report (Treasurer - Monty)
a)
Presentation and call for approval of Nov. 7th,
2006 Treasurer's Report.
- The treasurer reported that he had observed
a discrepancy of $23.10 between the bank statement and the expected balance.
This is planned to be resolved by the next BOD meeting. The treasurer's report
was approved as submitted.
b)
Reimbursements and presentation of current bills for
payment:
- Outstanding invoices and revenue were
submitted and will be included on next month's treasurer's report.
c)
Update on filing of our tax statement and other corporate
paperwork to maintain non-profit status:
- Monty has determined that we do need to
submit one form (RRF-1) to the state to comply with reporting requirements.
This is to be resolved prior to the next BOD meeting.
B)
Committee and
Assigned Task Reports
a)
Calendar and Events Notice (Committee Chair - Alisa)
- Alisa distributed an updated calendar for
2007 activities. A volunteer was requested to take over this committee and Lili agreed to do this.
b)
Website Status (Alisa)
- Valerie is no longer able to take on this
responsibility. We need a volunteer to
assume this responsibility immediately. Lili reported
that Marcelle may have identified someone who could help with this. Mike
suggested that a request for help with this be sent to all members.
- Photos are still requested for all past
graduation and/or training events. Please email them to alisa90278@msn.com.
- Ro provided a copy of photos from class 33
to Alisa.
- Noble reported that he had provided a disk
with photos to Monty who will also provide them to Alisa.
c)
LeBoutique
(Jennifer/Alisa)
- Apparel donations totaling $ 21.00 were
collected in November from Class #34 alumni.
- Ro has volunteered to take over the LeBoutique for CERT.
- Mike Grady has offered to hold a collection
of CERT apparel (2 of each) at his shop to facilitate ongoing CERT donations.
- Monty and Alisa will be conducting inventory
of all items stored in Alisa’s garage this Sat. Jan. 6th. Volunteers are needed
to help with this. Contact Monty for more information.
d)
Funding and Equipment (Mike G./Monty)
- CERT Trailer shelving and restraining
equipment update: No shelving has been purchased yet, since we may be able to
obtain some donated shelves. Also the newly acquired USAR material will change
the shelving requirements.
- Ro reported that United Rentals has
discussed donating used rental equipment and shelving to RBCERT. Ro provided
contact information for a follow-up to Monty.
- Mike suggested that CERT consider obtaining
fire extinguishers. Rick Martinez suggested we obtain 6 extinguishers (10 lbs
each) and that we also consider adding a garden hose and some buckets to the
trailer.
e) USAR (Mike Grady)
- The RBFD has agreed to equip and train an
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team consisting of specially trained RBCERTAA
members. USAR type 4 certification will be sought for the team. FEMA (DHS) is
the accrediting agency.
- Captain Rick Martinez and Firefighter Larry Skibiski joined Mike Grady at Home Depot to buy some of the
required USAR material. They still are in need a trauma kit (for treating CERT
USAR personnel).
- Garth has the wood needed for the USAR
cribbing material and will be cutting it to the required size. It will also be stenciled
to identify whether it is for training or for the USAR Team use.
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A)
The next RBCERTAA Board of Directors Meeting will be
February 6, 2007 (Alisa)
B)
- Students are needed for the next academy. So
far 11 students have enrolled for the next academy starting Feb 1st. This will
be added to the next email.
C)
The RBCERTAA Annual Celebration/Holiday Party was cancelled
do to a lack of sufficient reservations.
D)
Jared asked Mike to tell us that the radio system is
expected to be operational by mid-February.
8) OPEN FORUM (Open to floor, subject to Robert's Rules time
constraints)
- Mike Grady asked if the Fire Department has
considered holding Saturday/Sunday CERT academy classes. Captain Martinez
stated that this has been considered and is in use by some other communities,
but was not currently planned for
- Mike suggested that perhaps RBCERT USAR
members could assist with the CERT academy training. Captain Martinez indicated
that he would be supportive of this, but that a firm commitment would be
required if the Fire Department was to be able to depend upon this help.
The
meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
9) ALL ATTENDEES ARE REMINDED TO PLEASE REMEMEBER TO PAY FOR YOUR
FOOD AND BEVERAGE!
Respectively
submitted,
___________________________
Robert
H. Heil
RBCERTAA
Secretary