WAUNAKEE AREA FIRE DISTRICT
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · June 27, 2022
Minutes
Waunakee Area Fire District
401 West Second Street
Waunakee, WI 53597-0472
June 2022 Fire District Meeting Minutes
June 27, 2022
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Waunakee Area Fire District was called to order by Chainnan Jim Pulvennacber. Roll call
showed in attendance: Jim Pulvermacher, John Cuccia, Gary Endres, Nila Frye, Phi] WilJems, Chief Dave Kopp, Asst. Chief Gary
Hansen, Capt. Brian Adler, and Renee Meinholz.
Compliance with Open Meeting Laws: Chairperson asked ifwe were compliant with Open Meeting Laws, and it was detennined
that we were.
Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Nila Frye and a second was made by Gary Endres to approve the March 2022 Meeting
Minutes. Motion Carried.
Bills: A motion was made by Phil Willems and a second was made by Nila Frye to approve the May 2022 bills as presented. Motion
carried.
Old Business:
A. Old Engine 2 - Chief Kopp shared that the old Engine #2 was sold online through Wisconsin Surplus in the amount of
$19,610.00 and the ladders were sold separately in the amount of$360.00. A deposit was made into the district's truck
account in the amount of$19,970.00.
New Business:
A. Insurance Premiums - Chief Kopp informed the board that district's insurance was recently renewed. The Commercial
Package cost $23,425, up from $22,974 in 2021. The Accident & Sickness cost $3,785, down from $4,053 in 2021.
B. AudioNideo Upgrades - Chief Kopp shared the department's desire to upgrade the audio/video equipment in the meeting
room. The proposal includes a new "smart'' television, speakers, wiring, etc. The cost for the upgrade would be just over
$5000. A motion was made by Chairperson Pulvermacher and a second was made Nila Frye to allow the department to spend
up to $6000.00 from the district's Electronic Equipment account for the upgrades. Motion passed.
C. 2022 Fire Calls - Chief Kopp informed the board that the department's number of calls is up 49% from this time last year.
368 calls are the most the department ever responded to in a year, and we are currently on pace for 475 calls in 2022. The
additional number of calls is creating staffing problems for the volunteers, and we are looking at solutions to improve the
department's response.
Other Business:
Fire Inspector's Report: Capt./lnspector Adler shared the May 2022 fire run report.
Next Meeting: July 25, 2022 @ 6:30pm, at the Waunakee Fire Station.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Jim Pulvermacher and a second was made Phil Willems. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Capt. Brian Adler
Waunakee Area Fire District
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Agenda
Waunakee Area Fire District
401 West Second Street
Waunakee,, WI 53597-0472
Fire District Meeting Agenda
June 27,, 2022
Start Time 6:30pm
Location - Waunakee Fire Station
East side meeting room (attached to the kitchen}
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Ill. Compliance with Open Meeting Laws
IV. Approval of the Minutes
V. Approval of Payment of the Bills
VI. Old Business
A. Engine 2
VII. New Business
A. InsurancePremiums
8. Audio/Video Replacement
C. Record Pace 2022 Fire Runs
VIII. Other Business
IX. Fire lnspector"s Report
X. Adjournment
Next Meeting - July 25, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Any other business that may be brought beforethe Board
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that may require the
meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location orformat must contact the Fire Inspector at 849-
5488401 West Second Street, Waunakee, WI at least {24) twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting so that any request can be attended to by making necessary arrangements to accommodate each request.
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