DALTON TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2010, 6:00 P.M. 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mike Hiner, James Lothschutz, Elizabeth (Petsy) Jenkins, Merle H. Hittle, Ross McCloskey, and Chris Hall.

MEMBER ABSENT:  Mary Ellen Sherwood.

Supervisor, Chris Hall, called the meeting to order at the Dalton Township Hall.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the roll call taken.

BOARD AND PUBLIC COMMENT:

No comments.

INTERVIEW OF ALAN STYLES:       

Alan has 19 years of experience and is presently working for an Illinois community about the size of Dalton.  The Fire Chief Code of Ethics is what he follows, will go or do anything he would expect his firefighters to do.  Big in planning ahead, fire prevention, public relations, work with community and will support his team.  He has inquired about being certified in Michigan, there is no reason he can’t be and he is OK with the salary offered.  Alan has driven around the area and is pleased with what he sees.

INTERVIEW OF BILL FORBUSH:

Bill has 28 years of experience and is presently working for Garden City, MI.  He manages a $2.6 million annual operating budget.  He has many degrees for working in EMS, Fire Fighting, Aero Medical Communications Specialist, Disaster Team Leader, HEMS, Fire Inspector mention a few.  He would like to finish raising his family in a smaller community and this area is what he is looking for.  He is secure with his retirement plan from his present job and is willing to take a smaller salary.  He would run calls, help train and will work with his firefighters and the community.  He is all about team work and letting officers handle things when appropriate.

APPROVE NEW FIRE CHIEF:

The Board went over each candidate’s qualifications; Chris asked the firefighters present their thoughts.  Motion by Merle, supported by Ross, to hire Alan Styles as Dalton Township’s new Fire Chief.  PASSED:  Yes; Merle, Ross, Mike, Elizabeth, Jim and Chris.  No; None.

Alan & Bill, with their wives, were brought back in and it was announced that Alan had been selected for the position.

RESOLUTION OF THANKS FOR INTERVIEW PANEL:

Motion by Mike, supported by Elizabeth, to send the entire interview panel a resolution of thanks. PASSED:   All in favor.

BOARD COMMENT/PUBLIC COMMENT:

Alan will report to work in thirty days and he will get with Chris to discuss benefits.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Merle, support by Mike to adjourn at 6:57 p.m. PASSED:  All in favor.

DALTON TOWNSHIP BOARD

                                                                         Chris Hall                                 Supervisor

                                                                         Mary Ellen Sherwood  (absent)  Clerk

                                                                         Elizabeth (Petsy) Jenkins           Treasurer

                                                                         Michael Hiner                           Trustee

                                                                         Merle H. Hittle                          Trustee

                                                                         James Lothschutz                      Trustee

                                                                         Ross McCoskey                         Trustee

                                                                         Supervisor:___________________________

                                                                                                 Chris Hall