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Miller’s Ferry Fire Dept. Meeting Minutes
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Date:
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8/11/25
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Attendees:
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Barry Childers, Reggie Gobble, Brian Jones, Deb Smith, Kimberly Boling, Rick Hajda, Stewart Ash, Joe Luckadoo, Kim Starnes, Josh Fox, Bob Semrad, & Becky Wilborn
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1.Agenda items
Barry Childers called the meeting to order at 6:58 PM.
Becky Wilborn read the minutes.
Kim Starnes went over the Treasurer’s Report.
Keith from Mgmt. Solutions for Emergency Svces. & his co-worker, Emily, presented info on their programs & how they would be beneficial for MFFD. The cost of the service is $7500 for the 1st yr. & $4000 or subsequent years. We’re currently spending at least $8000 for multiple apps to do the same thing so this would be a savings as well as more efficient. Deb Smith motioned to accept & Boob Semrad 2nded.
Josh Fox discussed the Fire Chief’s Report:
Old Business…
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Engine 3 is almost ready for painting.
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Novant pd. MFFD $1500 to be present at the Dragon Boat Races.
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2 FT Engineers have been hired.
New Business…
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The Fire Boat will no longer be answering non-emergency calls on the water because that ties up resources.
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The Shrine Club has agreed to have the Fire Boat there with our own dock. The arrangement will be 18 mos. no charge & then $100/mo. for the 1st 5 yrs. & $200/mo for the next 5 yrs. after that.
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Kimberly Boling suggested rather than offering the new hires insurance, offer them a stipend & let them get their own insurance. Rick Hajda made a motion to accept & Deb Smith 2nded.
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Kimberly Boling made a motion to adjourn the mtg. @ 9:15 & Rick Hajda 2nded.
Meeting Minutes taken & submitted by Becky Wilborn, Secretary
Miller’s Ferry Fire Dept. Meeting Minutes
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Date:
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9/8/25
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Attendees:
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Barry Childers, Reggie Gobble, Brian Jones, Kimberly Boling, Stewart Ash, Joe Luckadoo, Josh Fox, Bob Semrad, & Becky Wilborn
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1.Agenda items
Barry Childers called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Becky Wilborn read the minutes… Kimberly Boling motioned to approve & Bob Semrad 2nded.
Reggie Gobble went over the Treasurer’s Report.
Josh Fox discused the Fire Chief’s Report:
Old Business…
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The Brush Truck is now defunct…it will either be sold as is or for parts.
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Ember Fire & Mgmt. Solutions has been hired & is already at work.
New Business…
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Meeting Sept.11 @ Trading Ford Baptist Church 4-6 re: Duke’s new turbine site.
At 7:48, Kimberly B. made a motion to adjourn & Joe Luckadoo 2nded.
Meeting Minutes taken & submitted by Becky Wilborn, Secretary
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Miller’s Ferry Fire Department
Board Meeting Minutes
Oct 13, 2025
Meeting called into order at 7pm
Members Present:
President - Barry Childers
Vice President - Reggie Gobble
Treasurer- Kim Starnes
Secretary Fill In – Kimberly Boling
All Board Members Present
Guest: Mike Caskey & Jody Burleyson
Treasurer Report
Checking - $447,303.35
Savings - $98,430.87
Non Tax Checking - $6,122.99
Relief Fund - $83,165.53
Chiefs Report – Josh Fox
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Calls for the Month: 79
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Calls for Year: 712
Old Business
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Kim Starnes covered insurance and staying with VFIS
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Training building has seen its first burn and it went well
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Chief Fox contracted with Spencer and E. Spencer; improving relationships, services, training, meetings, etc. This is due to annexations.
New Business
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Needs for MFFD: Rescue, Eng 2, Tanker based on NFPA
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Eventually 16 full-time employees
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Chief Fox discussed the expansion of Station 64
Nov. Meeting Cancelled
Motion to dismiss – Deb / 2nd Bob
Meeting Adjourned at 8:39pm
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Miller’s Ferry Fire Dept. Meeting Minutes
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Date:
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2/9/26
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Attendees:
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Barry Childers, Reggie Gobble, Brian Jones, Kimberly Boling, Joe Luckadoo, Bobby Fox, Bob Semrad,
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Agenda items
Barry Childers called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Kimberly: Reading of the minutes. Motion Passed to accept.
Reggie went over the Treasurer’s Report.
Bobby Fox discussed the Fire Chief’s Report:
Old Business…
- New sign is back-ordered but should be installed by EOM. Auxiliary is supporting the purchase.
- Bobby is working with Spencer and E. Spencer on contract.
- Barry & Bobby working on helo pad lighting.
- New charter with attorney and will be sent to the state.
New Business…
- Bob Semrad expressed concern regarding the gate at Sunset Pointe. The exit is the only side open and accessible during storms or power outages.
- Kimberly updated the board on applications for full-time positions.
- Installing a new alarm system in station 64 for $2400 with heat and smoke detection was unanimously approved by the board.
Board went into closed session for Chief’s review and annual appointment.
Meeting adjourned 8:45.
Meeting Minutes taken & submitted by Kimberly Boling
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Miller’s Ferry Fire Dept. Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2026
Meeting Called to Order: 7:01
Minutes Read and Approved
Treasurer's Report:
- Checking: $494,231.57
- Savings: $98,677.12
- Non-Tax: $5889.88
- Relief Fund: $92,155.35
- CD: $200,000
Number of Call: 73 for the month/ 133 for the year
Business:
- Budget Night – Budget passed unanimously – passed by Fire Commissioners
- Hiring Process: April 6-9 Practice Test/ May Final Testing/ May interviews
- Engine 343 needs brake work
- Need to pull fire pump off boat – possible refurb?
- Noted to the board that the fire boat is needing replacing
- New sign should be installed in another week or so
- Brush truck is running now and can be sold
Meeting adjourned: 7:45
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