Baker Rural Fire District – June 5th , 2025 Meeting

THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BAKER RURAL DISTRICT MEETING WAS HELD JUNE 5, 2025, 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; Shawn Strangford, Trustee; Fred Hoff, Fire Chief; Tom Bruha, Secretary; Stephanie Croy

A motion was made to approve the presented minutes of the May 8, 2025, meeting by Randy.  The motion was 2^nd by Dick.   Motion carried.  All Aye.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Johnson’s building there was some discussion about the building contract.  There was some talk about maybe moving the truck to a new location.  The topic was tabled for a later time.  The building at Meccage ranch Tom and Turk were going to touch base with them if they have any issues with it being there?  Shawn’s building is finally being built by Chuck.

Outside lights are all up and working.   No more issues with breakers tripping. 

Tom was able to get some quotes from International in Bismarck for 4 trucks.   He is still waiting to hear from Freightliner.  The board tabled this for next month’s meeting.   The board would like a Freightliner.

NEW BUSINESS:

Scot Putman is the new caption, and Tom would like him to have a debit card.  Fred made the motion for Scot to have a debit card.  Motion was 2^nd by Dick.  Motion carried.  All Aye

Next Wednesday June 11^th there will be required driving training at 6:00 p.m.

The new pager system there will be a $15.00 monthly fee.  911 Funds is trying to figure out if they will pay for this or if the fire department will be responsible for it.

The budget was next on topic.   Dick first made the motion for our transfer of $150,000.00 from 7210 to be moved into our Capital Projects.  The motion was 2^nd by Randy.  Motion Carried.  All Aye.

After some discussions, the budget for next year is as follows:

Account #110 – $13,500

                #230 – $75,000

                #300 – $13,000

                #310 – $20,000

                #340 – $25,000

                #360 – $65,000

                #370 – $10,000

                #510 – $55,000

                #820 – $200,000 Transfer

Fred made the motion to present the budget.  Shawn 2^nd the motion.  Motion Carried.  All Aye.

Randy made the motion to pay the bills.  Fred  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.  Randy 2^nd the motion.  Motion Carried.   All Aye.   The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

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