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Leeds & Grenville Counties Mutual Aid Fire
Service Association
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President
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County
Coordinator
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Secretary/Treasurer
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Cpt.
T. Tedford
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Chief
H. Jones
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Lt.
B. Normandin
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Elizabethtown-Kitley
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Brockville
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Elizabethtown-Kitley
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Kemptville Fire Department March
8, 2005
Present:
| 1. Augusta (3) |
6. Merrickville-Wolford (2) |
| 2. Brockville (1) |
7. Gananoque (2) |
| 3. Edwardsburgh Cardinal (5) |
8. Prescott (5) |
| 4. Elizabethtown Kiltley (3) |
9. Kemptville (16) |
| 5. Leeds & 1000 Islands (2) |
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Absent:
| 1. Athens |
3. Front of Yonge |
| 2. Westport |
4. Rideau Lakes |
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Ontario Fire Marshall's Office: Peter O'Hare
Honorary Members Present:
Harold McBride, Tom Tennent
Guests:
George Valade - Areo-Fire
Steve Ferguson - Class 'A' Fire
Dave Aitken - M&L Supply
Jennifer Labelle - EMS
John Lockhead - MNR |
9 departments were represented, with 39 current members
in attendance and 2 honorary members. President, Tim Tedford called
the meeting to order at 19:30 hours.
1.0 Introduction
| Mayor Bill Gooch welcomed everyone and stated what great respect
he has for Firefighters by carrying a pager himself, and what
we go through. Mentioned the issue of the Double Hatters that
was discussed at the recent ROMA conference, and this will be
discussed at the next regular County Council Meeting. This year
is Kemptvilles 150th Anniversary and will be celebrating in
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2.0 Guest Speaker
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2.1 Jennifer Labelle - EMS and Risk Watch. Discussed
car seat clinics, they provide access to training, advertising,
supplies etc., health unit staff would help, they are basically
looking for spots to hold the clinics. Call Jennifer at 342-3840
Ext. 2402 f your department is interested in hosting a clinic.
2.2 John Lockhead - MNR - Fire Technician, Kemptville Fire
Management. John gave an overview of Fire Management structure
and various resources available for activations.
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3.0 Adoption of Minutes
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The minutes of the January 11, 2005 meeting
were read.
Moved by : Jim Purcell - Edwardsburg/Cardinal
Seconded by: Brent Norton - Prescott
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4.0 Treasurer's Report
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Receipts: 50/50 Draw January Mutual Aid meeting
held in GAnanoque $ 77.00
Disbursements Chq. #017 - Ripnet - 2005 Website host fee
$ 128.40
Chq. #018 - Free Methodist Church - in memory
of Van Mcready $ 25.00
Balance of Account - $ 1,184.01
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5.0 Correspondence
6.0 Committee Reports
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6.1 Health & Welfare
Recent passing of Van Mcready, Front of Yonge Fire Firefighter.
6.2 Fire Prevention
Continuing with some old projects and are starting some new
projects for the 2005 year.
Next meeting April 7, 2005
6.3 Training - Wayne Shields
Next meeting is March 9, 2005 in Athens
Next meeting of the EOTEC is Thursday March 10, 2005 Gore
Rd Stn. In Kingston at 10:00 a.m.
The EOTEC have formed a partnership with Muncipal Health and
Safety, Invista Canada, Dragger Canada, Proctor and Gamble,
and National Defense.
6.4 EMS - Mark Urquhart
Get updated rooster listing to Mark Urqhart so that he can
get the updated First Responder certificates to the correct
departments.
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7.0 Coordinators Report- Deputy Chief Chris Dwyre
Chief Gerry Bennett of Gananoque is acting chief of Leeds
1000 Islands
The Crisis program is moving ahead
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8.0 Unfinished Business
| 8.1 Honorary Member - as previously submitted and confirmed
at this regular meeting, Chief Peter Mulvihill has been made
an honorary member of the Mutual Aid Association. |
9.0 New Business
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9.1 Private Members Bill C - 273 to amend the
Income Tax Act regarding Volunteer Emergency Responders: Currently
there is $1,000 tax exemption for Volunteer Firefighters.
The proposed amendment is to change this to a deduction of
$1,000 after completing 100 hours of service and a $2,000
deduction for the completion of a minimum of 200 hours of
service.. All associations and departments are encouraged
to submit there letters in support of this bill.
9.2 Examination and Review of Books and Financial Records
- the records have not been reviewed for 2 years, it was moved
that the treasurer would have 2 members of his department
review the records.
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10.0 Announcements:
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10.1 Firefighters Skeet Shoot tournament April
24 and may 1, 2005.
10.2 Kemptville announced that they are celebrating
the 150th anniversary. They will be hosting the EOFA Games
this year on June 24 and 25 and will be celebrating the 150th
at this time. The are asking that we support them in coming
and participating in there parade and the will be having a
special guest speaker Bernie Moyle on the Friday. Kemptville
will send out information packages.
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11.0 Next Meeting:
Tuesday May 10, 2005 - 19:30 Hrs Leeds 1000 Islands
- Stn #1 Lansdowne
12.0 Adjournment - meeting adjourned at 22:00 hrs
Moved by: Wayne Dempster - Gananoque
Seconded by: Tim Bond - Kemptville
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