Baker Rural Fire District – April 2nd 2026 Meeting
THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BAKER RURAL DISTRICT MEETING WAS HELD APRIL 2, 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: Bryce Kramlick
A motion was made to approve the presented minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting by Dick. The motion was 2nd by Fred. Motion carried. All Aye.
OLD BUSINESS:
The camera system is up and running. Tom did get a call about there being a new updated hard drive, which they will be switching out for us. This hard drive will be able to hold the recording for up to 30 days.
Tabs was down today and looked at the South Repeater. Nothing was figured out for what is causing the issues. The wind was really blowing hard and whipping the antenna so he is ruling out that as the issue. They also were able to install the radio in the new truck today.
Unit #490 is back up and running. The radiator is fixed and next week they will be working alittle on the fenders.
Unit #482 is in the hall. All the work is finished and it is ready to go.
DNRC will be doing a wildland fire refresher Wednesday the 8th at 6:00 pm
NEW BUSINESS:
Tom got a quote for trading the snow blower in for a broom for the bobcat. The snow blower was purchased for $4,856 and they would give $3,500 for trade-in. The quote for the broom was $6,200. There was some discussion about what the board would like to do. Tom did mention that the bobcat has a fuel leak and the Bobcat dealer in Bowman worked on the bobcat. Tom said he would like to get a quote from him and see what he can do. Board all agreed and this was tabled till a later date.
Tom mentioned there was to be pump testing done this last week, which was cancelled due to the weather. Will be done later when the weather is nicer out.
Fred made the motion to pay the bills. Dick 2nd the motion.
The following claims were approved to be paid:
| Date | Account | Num | Description | Memo | Category | Amount |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6715 | BAKER RURAL FIRE DISTRICT | SUPPLIES FOR CAMERA SYSTEM | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 360.64 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6716 | BAKER MT HARDWARE | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 32.97 | |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6717 | THOMAS BRUHA | SALARY | #110 – SALARY & WAGES | 412.75 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6718 | STEPHANIE CROY | SALARY | #110 – SALARY & WAGES | 432.75 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6719 | DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | STATE WITHHOLDINGS | #300 – PURCHASED SERVICE | 38.00 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6720 | FARMERS UNION OIL COMP | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 134.53 | |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6721 | GOLVA REPAIRS | UNIT #440 INVOICE #39502 | #360 – REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE | 2,058.45 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6722 | INSURANCE STORE | INVOICE #2150 BOND RENEWAL | #510 – INSURANCE | 160.00 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6723 | MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOP | SERVICES | #310 – COMMUNICATIONS | 304.95 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6724 | MDU | UTILITIES | #340 – UTILITIES | 1,827.14 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6725 | PRAIRIE FUELS | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 20.47 | |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6726 | RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC. | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 299.07 | |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6727 | SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC COOP | APRIL | #340 – UTILITIES | 39.02 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6728 | SWEET EV’S SERVICES | INVOICE #1663, 1657, 1673 | #360 – REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE | 2,908.00 |
| 4/2/2026 | 7210 – Operating | 6729 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | BOX FEE 12 MONTHS | #230 – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 126.00 |
| 9,154.74 | ||||||
There being no further business to come before the board. Dick made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Fred 2nd the motion. Motion Carried. All Aye. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
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