The Special Board Meeting to discuss a fire truck purchase was called to order at 7:00P.M. by Chairman Taylor.  All supervisors were present.  David Badger, fire department liaison, took over as the moderator of the meeting.

Kevin Mahle, Brainerd Fire Chief, was a special guest attending at the request of the Ideal Township Board.  Also attending the meeting were firemen Ron Schultz, Joe Ruttger, and Ryan Schultz.  Resident and past Board member Charlie Caughlan also attended.

Mahle showed a video on roof construction and dangers of roof ventilation with current construction methods.  He stated that the Brainerd F D SOG requires the use of an aerial device when working on the roof of a burning building due to safety factors.  Several questions concerning the pros and cons of an aerial device were asked.

Mahle left the meeting at 8:00 P.M. and discussions ensued on driveway accessability, maintenance costs, training costs and purchase price. Replacement policy, ventilation, water supply, and safety were also discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk