Chickaloon Community Council Official Meeting Minutes

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Date of Meeting: September 18, 2025
Meeting Location: Council Building, Zoom
Website: chickalooncc.com
Email: info@chickalooncc.com
Prepared By: Kalee Bowen

 

Chickaloon Community Council Emergency Board Session

DATE : September 19th 2025

Officers Present: Jeff Myers (Chairman), John J Vessey (Member at Large), Cindy Hotz (Treasurer), Blanche Roe (Secretary), and Kalee Bowen (Vice Chair)

Meeting called to order at: 6:43

John J started and led the emergency council meeting regarding the closure of the fire department due to board resignations and loss of Fire Chief. The goal of the meeting, since the the department reverts back to council, was to get organized and prepped for winter to protect the fire department assets. After all the work that has gone into the department and the nice equipment it is imperative that everything is left in good condition and winterized with the hopes that the fire department may continue in the near future (depending on the community’s desire to do so).

  • A brief synopsis and history was provided to the newer board members to get them up to speed and answer questions from Blanche
  • Some of the matters that need to be worked out includes the transfer of the bank account, any bills (MEA which is already handled by council), insurance ending on the 17th and what that means, winterizing trucks and prepping locations
  • John J did learn after calling insurance that after we do not renew in October, we will have to renew policy as they do not offer any storage options.
  • Some additional items that were brought up: What happens to Forestry Grant? Is there an expiration date and what are the parameters. John J will look into this. It is also a good idea for all PPE to be returned to the Drill Lake station for now (people can label their gear and bags in hopes of starting back up).
  • Do we need to have additional security if we leave any trucks parked at the CC center? Kalee brought up parking behind the building so it is not obviously seen.
  • John J is going to pick up tarps to help protect damage to hose and other gear on top of the trucks
  • John J is also looking into a tax professional to help us get taxes in order and file for 2025
  • Further explanation was given that this meeting was taking place so we can make sure the fire department is taken care of for winter and accounts are in order. We are not here to make any decisions nor discuss other issues regarding the department. This will be brought up at our next council meeting to listen to the community and what they want (as we are only facilitators). The hope is start a committee that can look into restructuring and how to improve upon the department in the future. The key will be to include the whole community.
  • Discussion on the work parties needed and what says were an option. The plan was for the 27th, but since further discussion there will be two work parties taking place on October 4th and 11th starting at 11am. 
  • Kalee is going to do the meeting minutes for this meeting and the write up for the website regarding an update and work days.

Meeting adjourned 7:43pm

 

 

Status: Approved

President:

Secretary:

 

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