Regular Board Meeting

Status: Approved April 15, 2026

Director’s meeting of the MRFPD met March 18, 2026 at 8:00P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President M Gartner. Directors in attendance were D Ell, S Gartner, M Gartner, T Gartner, D Gustin, D Hille, J Hopkins, T Kalvoda, K Kirchmeier, B Klesalek, K Nelson, C Rebenitsch, P Sweeney and J Thomsen. Also in attendance were L Gustin, T Shelson, and several fire personnel.

S Gartner presented the board with the Minutes, Treasurer’s Report and the monthly bills.

Motion by K Nelson, 2nd by J Thomsen to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by T Gartner, 2nd by K Nelson to approve and file the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

M Gartner had contacted the State’s Attorney on false alarms. No policy can be implemented per the State’s Attorney.

S Gartner had contacted WRT on the phone at the St Anthony hall. It is never being used and we can save approximately $30.00 per month to disconnect the phone. All were in favor. S Gartner will contact WRT to cancel the phone service.

Forest Service Task Force – Discussion was held. It was brought up that if we decide we go forward, we can opt out if we need all trucks nearby depending on the fire index. The cost of participating is being checked into. If we go ahead we would receive $1,250 per truck per day. The truck would have to be inspected by the Forest Service at the beginning of fire season. We would receive $35.00 per fireman per hour. This is being tabled until next month so the cost of participating can be looked into further.

Motion by K Kirchmeier, 2nd by J Thomsen for the old radios to be given to anyone if they are interested and have the correct licenses. Motion carried.

M Gartner spoke with Missouri West Water. Their attorney is checking to see if they can sell to us at appraised value or if it would need to go out on bids.

St Anthony lot is 9600 sq ft. M Gartner had a handout (included with minutes) that was discussed.

Motion by T Gartner, 2nd by C Rebenitsch to proceed with the building and to purchase a lot from the Fisher’s and R Rhone. Motion failed.

Motion by D Hille, 2nd by D Ell to amend the original motion to commit to the lot and form a committee for the building. Motion failed.

Motion by D Hille, 2nd by K Kirchmeier to form a committee of 3-6 members for the land & building. Motion carried.

Members of the committee will be: M Gartner, D Hille, T Gartner, K Kirchmeier, L Gustin and J Hopkins.

Chief L Gustin reported on the Fire Department.

• There was a house fire that started when a man had barricaded himself into a house and then later started it on fire.
• At the last training the fire personnel took a tour of State Radio.
• He has submitted the application for the Forest Service Grant for $29,674.00.This included costs for hand-held radios and foam. Our share would be 50%.
• He also submitted an application to Trans Canada for a grant for a deck gun for the new truck on order.
• A couple of the fire personnel started a website to try and recruit more volunteers.

Motion by T Gartner, 2nd by K Kirchmeier to approve the monthly bills. Motion carried.

Motion by J Hopkins, 2nd by D Ell to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Shelly Gartner Sec/Treas MRFPD

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