SOURDOUGH RURAL FIRE DISTRICT
July 16, 2001

The regular meeting of the Sourdough Fire District Board of Trustees was called to order by Acting Chairman Jack Harper at 7:50 PM on July 16, 2001 . Trustees present were Harper, Bachman and Geddes. Chief Crandell was present as was Kandy Rose, Sourdough Rural Fire Department Supporters.

Minutes of June 18 were presented. Motion for approval by Geddes, second by Bachman. Passed.

The fiscal report was presented. Motion for approval by Geddes, second by Harper to accept the report and approve warrants greater than $300. Passed and included in the record.

Chairman Kraft assumed the chair at 8:10 PM .

Chief's report: (to be submitted in writing for the record)

Work continues on the action plan implementation. The station site report was presented and reviewed for septic drainfield location and future expansion options - which are limited. The west boundary of the property is an abandoned rail right of way now owned by the School District . The large parcel to the west is apparently for sale; Bachman will look into the details.

Kandy Rose reported that the Sourdough Rural Fire Department Supporters has been granted status as an IRS 501(C)(3) Montana non-profit corporation. This organization will assist the SFD in many endeavors including fund raising, fire prevention programs and community relations. An initial program will be to honor past and present SFD volunteers with certificate and station plaque recognition. Kandy will bring details to the August meeting. Kandy also briefed the Trustees on efforts of the Hyalite Property Owners Association to develop a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This will serve a model for other POAs in the District and state of Montana . Chief Crandell is instrumental in providing direction and training.

The letter of commitment for an amount up to $550,000 loan at 6% from Farmers State Bank, Victor was presented. This loan will permit equipment purchase as mil levy income is accrued. Kraft will discuss possibility of a similar offer from 1 st Security Bank in Bozeman . Action on this loan will be taken at the August meeting.

The pending budget will be prepared as information regarding mil value is obtained from the county fiscal office.

Geddes discussed the meeting of the joint SFD/Rae planning committee regarding construction of the combined south station and training site. The trustees accepted the memo of the meeting (included in the record) and directed we proceed as indicated.

The trustees and chief discussed hazard reduction at Triple Tree and at the interface of the district. A mobilization exercise is tentatively planned for early fall along the Gallatin National Forest boundary.

The next meeting will by on August 20, 2001