Baker Rural Fire District – March 3rd, 2026 Meeting

THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BAKER RURAL DISTRICT MEETING WAS HELD MARCH 3, 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: 

A motion was made to approve the presented minutes of the February 5, 2026 meeting by Fred.  The motion was 2^nd by Dick.   Motion carried.  All Aye.

OLD BUSINESS:
The camera system will be finished tomorrow March 4^th.  They will be installing one more camera and new monitors.  Tom, was able to see 2 cars that were driving around the building late one night.  They appeared to be racing around the building. 

The new truck has the lights, tanks, emergency lights all on.  The step built for getting onto the bed of the truck is being added as well. 

NEW BUSINESS:
Unit #490 has anti-freeze leaking out, Evan came to charge the cooling.  He found that the radiator is leaking.  He will be ordering the parts to get this unit back in order.

Tom, sent DNRC an email to see if they will put on the training for Wildfire Refresher Class or if we can put it on ourselves.  Tom will be letting everyone know the date when he hears back from them.

Turk was wondering about the Bobcat Snow Blower that is never used.  There was some discussion about trading the snow blower in for a broom.  The board asked Tom to look into what they can get for the blower.  

Shawn made the motion to pay the bills.  Dick 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 7:58 P.M.

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