The meeting of the Hood Canal Improvement Club was called to order at 7:15 p.m. President McArthur led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Richard welcomed our evening’s guests, Union Fire District Commissioner Dave Johnston, Chief Clint Volk, and Penny Parris. All three became members of the Improvement Club by meeting’s end, and we extend a hearty welcome to all! President McArthur turned the meeting over to Chief Volk, who presented a Power Point presentation on the upcoming EMS levy. He explained that the funds being asked for are to renew the levy that expired in 2010, and will cover a ten year span, starting in 2012. He said that the funds can only be used for EMS, not for administration, salaries or anything else, and that without the passage of the levy, the UFD EMS program will suffer. He also discussed the size of the district (11 miles) and the response time for calls, even to the farthest edges of the district are being kept to 6-8 minutes. Chief Volk answered many questions from the group and everyone seemed satisfied at the conclusion of the presentation. Many thanks to Chief Volk for taking the time to explain the details of the levy.
The minutes from the December meeting were approved as presented. The Treasurer’s report from December was approved as presented.
Committee Reports:
Henry Biernacki reported that PUD #1 Commissioner Carl Denison is having their engineer study the feasibility of having the Dalby Waterwheel produce hydropower, and will have a report on this at the next meeting. Henry also said that he’ll be asking for volunteers to help clean up the waterwheel site again in April during UTA’s Traveler Days Earth Day celebration. Richard thanked everyone who signed up at the February meeting to be on the committee to help maintain the waterwheel.
Mike Jensen said that he is working on completing the doors for the HCIC cabinet at the NCCU office.
Old Business:
Constance Ibsen reported that the Webb Hill report has been delayed until summer. She will stay in touch with this matter and report back to the club when the time draws nearer for the report to be given and will invite Mr. Dorcy to speak to the group at that time.
New Business:
President McArthur asked for volunteers to form a Nominating Committee, to present a slate of candidates at the April meeting. Constance Ibsen, Ed Binder and Pat Orr volunteered, and many thanks for their willingness to serve the club!
President McArthur thanked our evening’s hosts Karen and Jerry Burger, Mike Jensen, Henry Biernacki as well as others who lent a hand, including Richard McArthur. Many thanks to them all!
The 50/50 containing $41.00 was won by Mike Jensen, who took home $20.00 and a straw hat.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Johnson, Secretary
