Baker Rural Fire District – February 5th, 2026 Meeting

THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BAKER RURAL DISTRICT MEETING WAS HELD FEBURARY 5, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M. AT 8254 HIGHWAY 12 IN THE RURAL DISTRICT OFFICE.

PRESENT: Chairman; Turk Stark, Vice Chairman; Randy Hoenke, Treasurer; Dick Chester, Trustee; Fred Hoff, Trustee; Shawn Strangford, Fire Chief; Tom Bruha, Secretary; Stephanie Croy 

GUEST: Dylan Schooley  

A motion was made to approve the presented minutes of the January 8, 2026 meeting by Randy.  The motion was 2^nd by Fred.   Motion carried.  All Aye.

OLD BUSINESS:
Tom had 3 quotes for the cameras from CSA out of Glendive.   The quotes are as follows:
Installed/hardwired for a total of 20 cameras inside and outside total.
1.            5mp camera – $12,000
2.            8mp camera – $15,000
3.            12mp camera – $18,000

There was much discussion about the cameras for what mega pixels to go with and if 20 cameras were needed.  Dick made the motion to purchase the 12mp cameras.  Motion was 2^nd by Randy.  There was some further discussion and motion was tabled.  The board would like to have them come and show the quality of the cameras and to answer some questions.   There was a question about warranty and if they will service system after purchase. 

VFIS insurance, Tom looked it over and saw insurance was not up to date being Workmen Comp is now provided for the fireman.

South Repeater, Tom has not heard anything from TAB about what is wrong.

NEW BUSINESS:
The new truck’s tank is done and there so have begun working on the truck. 

Tom mentioned there was a grass rig that had a siren stop working so there was a new one ordered.

Tom has to provide proof to the State of Montana that the department has Supplement Insurance on 2 units the department has.   The check for this was received this month.

Fred made the motion to pay the bills.  Shawn 2^nd the motion.
The following claims were approved to be paid:

There being no further business to come before the board.  Dick made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Fred 2^nd the motion.  Motion Carried.   All Aye.   The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

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