January 12, 2023
BIRCHWOOD FOUR CORNERS EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
BFCESD PO Box 417, Birchwood, WI 54817
COMMISSIONERS
Rick Oswalt-Town of Birchwood-PRESENT-ZOOM, Mike Hessling-Town of Cedar Lake-PRESENT, Al Dirkes-Town of Doyle-PRESENT, Scott Spaeth-Town of Edgewater-PRESENT, James Whitehead-Town of Long Lake-ABSENT, Cindy Fairchild-Town of Wilson-PRESENT, Dan Wichser–Village of Birchwood-PRESENT
PUBLIC NOTICE
Birchwood Four Corners Emergency Services District will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM, 101 West Loomis Street, Suite B, Birchwood WI.
02/09/2023
BFCESD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2023 (APPROVED 2/9/2023)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call-SEE ABOVE
- Scott Spaeth made a motion to approve the Dec 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes, 2nd by Dan Wichser, Discussion was made by Mike Hessling for correction of his Commissioners Input wording in #16. Al Dirkes made a motion to approve with the correction of the Dec 8, 2022 meeting minutes, 2nd by Dan Wichser, Carried 6-0
- Public Input—Linda Zillmer offered info if needed to Dan Wichser regarding #9 agenda item. Sawyer Cty has a new Amb Service Director.
- Fire Department Report –See Attachments
- Ambulance Service Report—See Attachments
- BFCESD Auxiliary Report-Becki George gave update that the Dec 15 meeting was postponed until Jan 5. Reviewed the meeting calendar and drafted a on call tree. A few of the auxiliary members took food and hot drinks to the rescue on Dec 15 and a house fire on Dec 18/19. May 20 or the 21st is tentative date for the Jon Sleik Golf Tournament. Jan 21st meeting is planned at the BFCESD Office.
- Building/ Fund Raising Committee report—Mike Hessling sent out reports from NWB on progress of the building. Mike Hessling will ask NWB regarding Monarch paving bid update.
- Report from Dan Wichser on way to possibly recoup money from Fire Calls. Discussion was made. Mike Hessling made a motion for Dan Wichser continue to work on this and bring to the board next month. 2nd by Al Dirkes. TOB-yes, TOCL-no, TOD-yes, TOE-no, TOLL-absent, TOW-yes, VOB-yes. Carried 4 yes-2 no.
- Long Term Capital Plan from Fire and Ambulance Department-will be added to next months agenda with a spreadsheet of condition, replacement cost, life span, current value of trucks etc.
- New Business
TOB—nothing, TOD—nothing, TOE—nothing, TOLL—absent,
TOW—nothing, VOB—nothing, TOCL-nothing - Dan Wichser made a motion to approve donations of $1100.00 that were received since the last meeting, 2nd by Al Dirkes, carried 6-0
- Dan Wichser made a motion to approve the Bookkeepers report, 2nd by Al Dirkes, carried 6-0
- Al Dirkes made a motion to Approve Bills as presented for payment,
MAIN ACCT E-Pay 172-180 CHECKS # 8342-8370
BUILDING FUND CHECK #1016
2ND by Dan Wichser, carried 6-0 - Review Correspondence
*** Letter from Dairy State Bank regarding renewal of collateralization to another of greater value.
***Letter from ELAN Cardmember Service KYC information needed. - Commissioners Input
TOB-Rick Oswalt—Nothing
TOD-Al Dirkes—Importance of the new help for the Amb/Fire. His stepson is working in Hayward at the sheriff’s department and they are paying for him to go to the academy.
TOE-Scott Spaeth—nothing
TOLL-James Whitehead—absent
TOW-Cindy Fairchild—can’t wait to see the walls going up in a couple weeks
VOB-Dan Wichser—people asking about the building progress because of the lull in work.
TOCL—Mike Hessling–nothing - Dan Wichser made a motion to adjourn @ 8:10 p.m., 2nd by Scott Spaeth, carried 6-0
The BFCESD Office is handicap accessible. If you have special needs regarding attendance please call
715 354 3003.
A quorum of board members from each municipality may be present. No actions will be taken by any participating governmental body other than those stated in this notice.