The minutes of the August meeting were approved. The Treasurer's report was approved with balances of $36,041.20 in the checking account and $58,491.68 in savings.
Paid invoices totaled $9,063.94 and unpaid invoices $6,362.03. Mr. Jennings will check with JJ Industries for a $555.28 bill for dryer repair. The part was thought to be under warranty.
Invoices included $328 to Barry Hughes for computer services.
All vehicles are running well. An airlock and a back up light on Truck 1 will be repaired by Campbell Supply.
There is some rust on the 1985 brush truck, so it is being repainted.
The Excursion and the Tanker already have been inspected and the other vehicles are scheduled for inspection.
The broken part on the power plant for the Hurst tool has been repaired for about $80. The Firefighters Relief Association is looking to purchasing a battery-powered ram and cutters.
The Relief Association also has purchased ground monitors.
The department has received a $10,000 donation from the Bradford County Commissioners. This is identical to last year's donation and a similar donation was made to every ambulance and fire company in Bradford County. The money came from the Impact Fee.
Canton received a $219,600 Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA. The money will be used to purchase 25 sets of airpacks for firefighters. These cost about $7,000 each. A new breathing air compressor also will be acquired. The local share is 5%, which will be paid through revenue from fundraising.