Three Star VFD Association Minutes

October 15, 2024

Location:

Three Star Volunteer Fire Department

2050 Sadler School Road

Brighton, TN 38011

• ATTENDEES:
  President, David Nutting
  Vice President, Ed Saylors
  Chief, Jim Long
  Assistant Chief, Chris Alexander
  Sergeant of Arms, Steve Watkins
  Auxiliary President, Deborah Barry
  Secretary, Kristen Tinsley
  Treasurer, Sherrie Otte
  Database Manager, Anne Saylors
  Attendee, Sharon Chamness
  Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by President David Nutting.

• REPORTS:
  The minutes from the previous meeting held on 10 Sept 2024 were reviewed. “Comment about
  ISO board” to be deleted.
  - Motion to approve the revised minutes by Chief Long
  - Seconded by Chris Alexander
  - Unanimously approved by Board Members
  Sick/Disabled Report
  - None to report
  Treasurer’s Report from SEPT 2024 was discussed.
  - Motion made to accept by Chris Alexander

  - Seconded by Deborah Barry
  - Unanimously approved by Board Members

• Auxiliary Report was presented by Deborah Barry. Meeting was conducted. The envelopes
  were stuffed and mailed. Chili dinner preparations are moving along. Meat for the spaghetti
  dinner has been donated.
  OLD BUSINESS:
  - Ice Machine project delayed/tabled

  NEW BUSINESS:
  - Sharon Chamness was nominated as replacement of treasurer to fill role for the time
  frame of Nov 3 – June 30, 2025 (balance of existing term).
  o Motion made by Chief Long
  o Seconded by Chris Alexander
  o Unanimously approved by Board Members
  o Therefore, Mrs. Sharon N. Chamness will be the official Treasurer of Three Star
  Fire Department, Inc., effective midnight Nov. 3, 2024.

  - Extensive discussion was held regarding the roof situation and how to proceed with
  Bennett Roofing Co. The issue is ongoing and will be discussed more at future meetings.

• CHIEF’S REPORT:
  - Chief Long’s report was emailed on 1 OCT 2024 and reviewed during the meeting.
  No further business was presented.
  Motion to adjourn – Chris Alexander
  Seconded – Deborah Barry
  Adjourned at 8:23 pm
  Respectfully Submitted by,
  Kristen Tinsley
  Secretary

Respectfully Submitted by,

Kristen Tinsley

Secretary