Note: The following is a legal document of the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department. This is copied with permission of the fire chief. Because it was copied, all typos are copied from the text and are not that of the person who is copying the document.
Guilford Vt. June 22-1949
14 men met at the social rooms of the Community Church to see if a suitable number of members could be organized, to form a fire control for this community.
The following officers were elected
President Minor Zumbruski
Vice President Richard Cobb
Treasurer W. S. Dickinson
Clerk C. A. Baker
These officers to be members of the executive committee with power to appoint other members.
C. K. Farnum, Clyde A. Coombs, Ernest Starkey and Joseph Borkowski, were appointed on this committee.
Voted to call this organization Broad Brook Fire Control.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Clerk.
Guilford Vt. July 6-1949
Meeting of the executive committee for Broad Brook Fire Control.
Appointed S. A. Smith on this committee
Voted to investigate the cost of a truck to carry equipment.
Discussed collection of pledges.
Some of committee went to Brattleboro to contact salesmen.
Learned prices of equipment.
Discussed amount of equipment.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Clerk.
Guilford Vt. July 14-49
Meeting of committee for Broad Brook Fire Control.
Voted to set a quote of $3000.00.
Voted to pay cash all equipment.
Voted to send Minor Zumbruski to investigate fire truck at Hampden Mass.
Voted to call this organization Guilford Volunteer Fire Department.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Clerk
Guilford Vt. Aug. 3-1949
Meeting of all who are interested in Guilford Volunteer Fire Department.
Meeting called to order by Pres. Zumbruski.
Edgar Sniffins and Fay Jacobs added to the committee
Elected Fay Jacobs Treasurer, to replace W. S. Dickinson, resigned.
Treasurer reports cash on hand $1052.00
Voted to purchase a truck, 500 gal. tank, one pump, 200 ft. hose, 1 ½, and 2 nozzles.
As soon as one truck is equipped, said truck to be kept at East Guilford; Resolved to purchase equipment for the West part of the Town.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Clerk.
Guilford Vt. Aug. 17-1949
Meeting of committee for Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Vice Pres. Richard Cobb. Report Clerk read and approved.
Letter read from Minor Zumbruski resigning as Pres. and Committee Chairman.
Chair appointed Glen Call on committee
Chose a committee of five, to purchase equipment noted at the last meeting.
C. K. Farnum, Glen Call, J. Borkowski, Ernest Starkey and Fay Jacobs, elected on this committee.
Instructed this committee, to ask Minor Zumbruski to reconsider his letter of resignation.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Clerk
Guilford Vt. Sept. 15-1949
Regular Meeting of members of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by President Zumbruski
Report of Sec. Read and approved
Report of Treasurer read and approved.
Report on Area Organization made by delegates, Starkey, Farnum and Smith.
Voted to excuse the purchasing committee.
Voted to ask Fay Jacobs to continue as Treasurer during his absence.
Chose Richard Cobb and J. Borkowski a committee to make body for truck.
Elected Minor Zumbruski Fire Chief with power to choose his assistants.
Elected Edgar Sniffins Fire Chief for West side, also to choose his assistants
Chose Ernest Starkey, C. K. Farnum, and Richard Gale, committee on by-laws.
Voted to adjourn.
C. A. Baker, Clerk
Guilford Vt. Feb. 1-1950
First Annual Meeting of members, Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Voted to adopt the Calander year, Amended meeting to be third Wed. in January.
After discussion, voted to adopt the by-laws as presented by Richard Gale.
All members to be notified at least 10 days before any change in by-laws.
Voted Board of Directors consist of President, Treasurer, and five other members chosen from East, Central and West sections of town.
Elected following officers.
Pres. C. K. Farnum, Vice Pres. Emery Evans
Treas. F. G. Jacobs Sec. C. A. Baker,
Auditors Arvine Boyd and Wm. Fitch, Jr.
Chose following board of directors,
Pres. C. K. Farnum
Treas. F. G. Jacobs One Year
Homer Thomas
Otis Sibley Two Years
Earnest Starkey
J. Borkowski Three Years
Earl Clark
Randall Haverland explained accident insurance for firemen.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. Mar. 29-1950
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Appointed Minor Zumbruski Fire Chief.
Assistants, Fay Jacobs, Ernest Starkey, Lawrence Hill, Arnold Clark, J. Borkowski and Emery Evans.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker Sec.
Guilford Vt. Apr. 20-1950
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Meeting called to order by Pres. Farnum. Voted to list Fire Dept. adequately, in the tel. office. Authorized F. G. Jacobs to attend to same.
Placed Fire truck in care of Lawrence Hill, and authorized him to repair same
Tendered a vote of thanks to J. Borkowski. for labor and expense on truck body.
Authorized treasurer to pay all bills that have been passed upon.
Meeting declared adjourned by Pres. Farnum
All directors, Fire Chief, and assistant Arnold Clark present.
C. A. Baker Sec.
Guilford Center Vt. May 19-1950
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Motion made by Homer Thomas to authorize the treasurer to purchase blinker and lights for the truck, also flash light to carry with same. cost to
Motion made by Earl Clark, to inquire ladders for the truck, and left it with officers use their discression in regard to same.
Discussion about raising money for the department.
Voted to adjourn,
Fay G. Jacobs
Acting Sec.
Guilford Vt. June 14-1950
Meeting of Directors for Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum. Authorized the treasurer to purchase a 32 ladder.
Voted to serve a public supper, after The Ladies Aid have served their annual strawberry festival.
Designated Ernest Starkey as first assistant Fire Chief.
Voted to adjourn.
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. June 19-1950
Special meeting of directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Discussed need of more hose, prepare the price of hose advances.
Motion made by J. Borkowski, and seconded by F. G. Jacobs, to purchase 600 feet of 1 1/8 hose
This motion was carried.
Discussed the feasibility of the Fire Dept. selling Fire extinguishers, and entering an aggrement with other departments for mutual aid.
Voted to adjourn-
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. Sept. 1-1950
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Called to order at 9-10 P.M.
5 Directors present.
Basil Knapp showed fire extinguishers.
Ordered 4 displays set up.
Discussed place to keep the fire truck this winter.
No vote was taken, but expect temporary quarters at C. K. Farnums.
Voted to serve a chicken pie supper some time in September.
Directors to serve as committee; Ernest Starkey chairman.
Adjourned at 12 P. M.
Fay G. Jacobs.
Acting Sec.
Guilford Vt. Nov. 1-1950
Meeting of directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept. at home of C. K. Farnum.
Six directors present.
Meeting called to order by Pres. Farnum.
Minutes of previus meeting read and approved.
Reading of letter from Fay G. Jacobs, resigning as Treasurer and Director.
Elected Emery Evans to office of Treasurer
Motion made by J. Borkowski, and seconded by H. Thomas, to borrow three hundred dollars. $300.00.
As the fire department can not borrow money; the directors present agreed to borrow $300.00 over their personal signatures
Voted to adjourn at 12 P.M.
C. A. Baker,
. Sec.
Guilford Vt. Feb. 14-1951
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
As there was no quorum present on the third Wed. in Jan., the Directors voted to hold a meeting of Members, on Aug. 10 1951, when more summer residents will be able to attend.
Total cost of garage to keep the fire truck in was about $764.00 of which $347.00 is unpaid.
Discussed price of rent fo storage.
Voted to accept a lease for six years, rent free, for the money expend, said period to be from Feb. 1-1951 to Feb. 1-1957
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. June 8-1951
Meeting of directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Voted to recomend that the President appoint Ray Gates as director to succeed Otis Sibley, resigned.
Voted to have fire truck inspected, and lights repaired.
Discussed need for more practice with fire truck.
Voted to adjourn.
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford V.t. July 27-51
Meeting of directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Department.
Meeting called to order by Pres. Farnum.
Voted to call the Annual Meeting of Members, at the Town Hall, on Aug. 10, at 8-P.M.
Voted to have membership cards printed to give out at this time.
Appointed C.A. Baker to have printing done, and Emery Evans to look after refreshments.
Proposed change of By-laws, relative to Annual Meeting.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Town Hall Guilford Center Vt
August 10 1951
Annual meeting of members, and election of officers, of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Report of Sec. read and accepted.
Report of Treas. read and accepted.
Elected the following officers.
President- C. K. Farnum
Vice President Owen Burdett
Treasurer Emery Evans
Secretary C. A. Baker.
Director for 3 years H. I. Thomas
Director for 1 year Ray Gates
Auditors Arvine Boyd, Wm. H. Fitch.
Voted to change the date of Annual meeting to the 2nd Friday in August.
Voted to accept lease of storage place for equipment, as presented by Richard Gale.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker Sec.
Guilford Vt. Sept. 5 1951
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Report of Sec. read and approved.
Chose Minor Zumbruski, Fire Chief.
Assistants Emery Evans Laurence Hill Ray Gates Joseph Borkowski Homer Thomas and Ernest Starkey.
Voted to authorize the Treasurer to pay small bills, as far as possible.
Elected Ernest Starkey chairman of supper committee for Sept. 19 Supper to be served 5 6 7 and 8 oclock.
Voted to adjourn-
C. A. Baker, Sec.
- of Directors Guilford Vt. Dec. 3 1951
Meeting - of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Mr. Tatreault of Greenfield explained benefits of Mutual Aid amoung Fire Departments.
Voted to join the Tri State Fire Mutual Aid System.
Voted to have fire truck winterized!
Authorized Lawrence Hill to purchase tire chains for same.
Appointed Lawrence Hill and Emery Evans to investigate feasibility of Siren for fire truck
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. Jan. 7 1952
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Report of Sec. read and approved.
Report of Treas. read and approved
Discussed liability of the Town, in case of fires
Chose Emery Evans, Ralph Bullock, and Ernest Starkey, a committee to prepare a report to be printed in the Town report.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. May 20 1952.
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Report of Sec. read and approved.
Communication read from Tri State Mutual Aid asking for donation toard purse, for returning Chief Herbert R. Ferris, of Greenfield Fire Dept.
Voted ten dollars, $10.00 for this purpose.
Also announced Testimonial Banquet at Weldon Hotel, June 10.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. Aug. 8 1952
Community Church Social Rooms
Annual Meeting of Members of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. C. K. Farnum.
Report of Sec. read and approved.
Report of Treas. read and approved.
Elected following officers-
President Ernest J. Starkey
Vice President Owen Burdett
Secretary Clifford A. Baker
Treasurer Emery Evans
Auditors Gunnar Holmes
Warren Lazelle
Directors for 3 Years Ray Gates
C. K. Farnum
Discussed methods to raise money and get new members.
Directors Meeting -appointed
Fire Chief Laurence Hill
Assistants, Winnifred Drury Mina Zumbruski Robert Whitney Edgar Sniffins, and Robert Henry.
Voted to adjourn,
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Guilford Vt. Nov. 18 1952
Home of Pres. Starkey
Meeting of Directors of Guilford Vol. Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order by Pres. E. J. Starkey
Report of Sec. read and accepted.
Report of Treas. read and accepted.
Discussed three types of pumps, and advisability of purchasing one.
Voted to ask Emery Evans and Ernest Starkey to investigate other pumps, and arrange for a demonstration.
Voted to adjourn-
C. A. Baker, Sec.
Town Hall; Guilford Centre Vt.
August 14, 1953
Annual meeting, Guilford Vol. Fire Ass..
Meeting called to order by Pres. Starkey at 10.00 oclock.
Sec report read and accepted
Treas. report read and acc.
Auditors report read and acc.
Farnum read a letter from V State C. Dyener Corpt Mont Vt. concerning procurement of Fire Equip.
Purchased equip on fall owes
#1 1V-4 Hale Portable pump @ 391.00
#2 10 ft lengths suction hose 88.00
2/½ Suction Hose Strainer 11.00
2½ & ½ adapter 7.10
2½ & 1½ + ½ Gated Siamese 53.50
Shut off nozzle with 1 ½ Tip 35.00
1500 ft Hose by Federal Protur. 62010
Total Bill 1576.05
Our share 788.03
Kenneth Farnum gave upod on fire calls answered.
New Business: Arthur Bradshaw requester Fire Dept to be present at brush burning.
Pres Starkey made a request for discussion on Insurance for men on Fire Call. A committee was appointed to investigate whether the town on fire association should pay for insurance. Committee to be appointed.
E. J. Starkey elected as Pres.
Roland Henry Vice Pres
Emery Evans Treasurer
Gunnar Holmes Sec.
Joseph Borkowski and Arnold Clark elected to serve as directors. Merton Clark and Warren Lazelle elected auditors.
Motion made to adjourn at 10.50 Concurred and adjourned.
G. K. Holmes
Sec.
Town Hall. Guilford Centre
Fire Director meeting
Aug 14, 1953
Called to order by Pres Starkey at 11:o clock.
A committee of Homer Thomas Art Bradshaw + Ed Houghton selected to find out about Fire Dept. insurance on men on fire call.
Nomination for selection of fire chief. Laurence Hill elected Fire Chief.
Motion made to appoint as Robert Henry, asst fire chiefs, Winifred Drury Minor Zumbruski Edgar Sniffin. accepted.
Motion made to print cards to inform all families in town how to call Guilford Fire Dept. (Accepted)
Meeting adjourned 1200 oclock
G. K. Holmes Sec.
Director Meeting
Guilford Vol Fire Association
Social Rooms 9.30
Pres. Starkey called meeting to order.
5 Directors present. Sec report on Annual meeting read and approved.
A motion was made to hold a chicken pie supper to be sponsored by the Guilford Mens Club- on the last Saturday in September.
Meeting adjourned 10:45
G. K. Holmes Sec.
Guilford Vol. Fire Association Meeting
Nov 5, 1953
Sec report read and approved
Treasurer report by E Evans
2 new members
Bal on hand 321.60
Due from town 300.00
Bal on hand 621.00
Report on letter from Cinil Iyener on air raid siren.
Suggested to write for information
Emery Evans to inform Tri State Mutual Aid on new equipment.
Meeting adjourned at 9.30
G. K. Holmes, Sec.
Directors Meeting Guilford Vol Fire Dept.
Social Rooms.
Sec report read and accepted
Treasurers report read. 2 new members and proceeds from Chicken Supper bring bal on hand to
$372.70
due from town 300.00
Bal on hand 675.75
Dec 1-
Treasurers report accepted as read
Pres Starkey brought up upcoming Chief Hill was going to reside in Springfield Mass. After a discussion Lawrence Beswick will be in charge of truck, asst chief and Ernest Starkey to assume Fire Chief duties till annual meeting
Post cards approved and should be mailed.
Motion to adjourn council
Gunner K Holmes Sec.
Director Meeting Guilford Vol Fire Dept
Guilford Social Rooms Dec 15, 1953
Sec report read and accepted
Treasurer Emery Evans read report of receipts from town
300.00
plus other bal 370.00
total on hand $670.00
Motion made to upoy members of the committee on side for fire house $50 deposit in loud for Firehouse and Mens Club Bldg.
Meeting adjourned
G. K. Holmes Sec.
Meeting of the Directors of
Guilford Vol. Fire Association.
Social Rooms March 10 1954 Pres, Starky called to order
Sec notes read and approved
Discussion on Insurance and liability Policys.
Motion made to accept coverage of VT Accident Insurance Co. of Rutland, VT. if principal sum is on each mon. Motion was carried
Suggestion made that Emery Evans investigate raising the insurance Liability on the fire truck
Treasurer report. Bal on hand March 10 54 - $597.31 Report accepted as read. Lawrence Hill former Chief sent letter of thanks for the Gift on his retirement as Chief at his moving away.
A letter from Tri State Mutual Aid informing of a meeting on Sunday March 14 Speaker from Hartford Conn.
The Agreement from the Combined meeting of the Bldg Comm was read and approved by the mens Club at their Annual Meeting
Motion was made to go along with the mens club in erecting a Combined Fire Dept and Mens Club building as per agreement.
Motion was carried
Motion made to adjourn, was voted so, and adjourned.
Gunner K Holmes
Meeting of Directors of Fire Dept
Guilford Vermont
Sec not present. June 2 1953 treasurer report bal on hand June 1 $821.68
Six members present
Motion made to increase the Liability insurance on the truck to 50 to 100,000 dollars.
The Auction for the benefit of the fire Association to be held on August 18, The selectmen have granted the use of the town Hall for the auction. The Sugar supper, put on by, sponsored by the Mens club will be held June 14 if the Social room is available.
Sec notes taken by Emery Evans
G. K. Holmes, Sec.
Guilford Vol. Fire Association Meeting
Church Social Rooms August 4
Meeting called by Pres Starkey at 9:30 o clock with 7 present.
Sec notes read and approved.
Treasurer report read Bal on hand June 11, $821,67 after Bills for hose paid out Bal $574.64.
A letter received from Vt. Civil Defense Assn read by treasurer and ck sent for one. Discussion on auctions to be held. Date for auction set at Aug 25th if enough goods donated at that time. A conservor our discussion for the fire truck, and Emery Evans asked to pur chase the conservor at any price possible. Motion made to find out about caps for dial phones with fire Dept nos to call.
Discussion of Vt fire fighters meeting and convention at Vergennes on Aug 14-15
Annual meeting Aug 13. Notices to be sent out. Meeting adjourned
G. K. Holmes, Sec.
Annual Meeting of Guilford Vol. Fire Association. Town Hall.
Aug 13, 1954. 10. o clock
Minutes of Last years meeting read and approved.
Treasurers Report read.
Aug 14, 1953 Bal on hand $688.35
Aug 13, 1954 558.36
Income from 4 new members.
Chicken pie Supper, Turkey supper 2 sugar suppers. Total income plus previous balance 1670.89.
Total expenses, Hose, pump etc. 1012.50
Bal. 558.36
Report accepted as read.
Auditors report read and accepted
Old business, report on insurance for the men on fire call. Concerning any one who is enlisted for aid in fighting fires.
Motion made to change meeting night to the second Tuesday in August at 8 oclock.
Election of Officers
As President E. J. Starkey
As Vice. Pres. Robt Henry
As Sec. G. K. Holmes
As Treasurer. Emery Evans
As director for 3 years
Homer Thomas (Auditors)
Warren Lazelle and Merton Clark one
New business,
The fire Dept has been given permission by the Fair Comm. to hold a chicken barbeque on the sixth of Sept.
Meeting adjourned 10.45
G. K. Holmes Sec.
Director Meeting Guilford Fire Dept.
Church Social Rooms Sept 16, 1954
Annual meeting Report read and approved-
Treasurer report Bal $1067.33
6 Directors present- supper
Motion made to have a chicken pie v on the Last Saturday in September and sponsored by the mens Club.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 oclock
G. K. Holmes Sec
Director Meeting Guilford Fire Dept.
Church Social rooms April 14, 1955
Secretarys report read and approved
Treasuerer report- read;
Bal on hand Sept. 16, 1954- $1067.33
Income from Suppers and memberships brought up to $1283.56
report approved as read.
Emery Evans brought in the First Aid kit purchased for the fire truck.
Motion made to have Joseph Borkowski see Richard Gale Attorney on incorporating the fire Dept. Before the 1st of May.
Costs not to exceed $2500
Motion made to have committee look into Lumber and windows for sale at the Bradly Mill wrecking and report to Combined Meeting of Fire Dept and Mens Club.
Meeting adjourned at 12.10 o clock
G. K. Holmes Sec.
Directors Meeting Guilford Fire Dept.
Motion was made to construct the cellar the same length as mens club building, which was voted 65. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to accept Gunner Holmes resignation as Secretary.
This motion was voted on by fire men
Motion made + seconded to elect John Telow to fill in as secretary until the annual meeting, due to the resignation of the present secretary, G. Holmes. Motion carried.
Motion made + carried to have a lunch concession at the Gale Auction
Building Committees appointed as follows:
Construction Committee:
Emery Evans Joe Borkowski, - Earl Clark
Finance Committee:
Joe Borkowski Robert Henry
Planning Committee:
Bob Whitney Charles Beals
Meeting adjourned at 12:45P.M.
J. Telow, Sec.
Guilford, Vt. Aug. 9, 1955 Annual Meeting of the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Held at the Community Church Social Room
Meeting called to order by Pres. E. Starkey at 9:10 P.M.
New By Laws read by Richard Gale, Attorney. Motion was made and accepted that the new By Laws be adopted.
Original copies of both the By-Laws and Corporation document were given to the Secretary to be kept on file.
Minutes of last years annual meeting read and approved.
Treas. Report:
Balance Aug. 13, 1954 - 558.36
Income for year - 1076.52
Total of 1634.88
Expenses for year - 274.13
Balance Aug. 9, 1955 - 1360.75
Treas. Report was accepted after being read.
Election of Officers:
As Pres. E. J. Starkey
Vice Pres. Robert Henry
Secretary John Telow
Treas. Emery Evans
Trustees for 3 years Ray Gates and Edward Houghton
Motion was also made and accepted that Kenneth Farnum be made an honorary trustee
Election of Auditors 4 nominees and results as follows:
Harold Pike-7 votes Merton Clark-4 votes
Warren Lazelle-10 votes William Fitch-9 votes
Warren Lazelle and William Fitch received the majority votes, therefore were elected auditors.
New business General discussion concerning the new fire building. It was brought out that more publicity was needed so as to keep the citizens of Guilford informed as to the progress of the building.
General discussion concerning the forming of a Ladies Auxiliary. Plans will be made to have and open meeting in the near future at which time a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Newfane Fire Dept. will answer questions
Vote of Thanks made and accepted to Richard Gale on his work in preparing the new by-laws and corporation papers.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:20 P.M.
Refreshments were served after the meeting
21 members present
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc.
Church Social Room Aug. 17, 1955
Meeting called to order at 8:45 P.M.
Motion made + accepted on reading of minutes of the last trustees meeting.
Motion made to appoint Earl Clark in place of Bob Whitney on Planning Comm. Motion accepted.
Treas. Report: - Bal. 8/9 1360.75
Bal. 8/17 1462.06
4 new members since 8/9
Treas. Report was approved after being read.
Discussion on Monthly Meeting Motion was made and accepted to have the trustees meeting at the Church Social Room on the 2 nd Wed. of each month at 8 P.M. Appointment of Fire Chief Motion made and accepted to appoint E. Starkey as Fire Chief Motion also made and accepted to appoint following as Assistant Fire Chiefs Lawrence Brissette, Bob Henry and members of Board of Trustees Motion made and accepted that Winifred Drury should be given a membership in the Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. as Norris Drury paid $50 to Fire Dept. July 15, 1949.
Discussion concerning barbecue and raffle Labor Day, Guilford, Vt. Fair Ground, Barbecue + raffle are being put on by the Mens Club.
Discussion concerning new building foundation spring drainage pipes, etc.
Motion made and accepted to adjourn meeting at 11:05 P.M.
Trustees Present
E. Starkey E. Evans Ray Gates Ed Houghton Earl Clark Homer Thomas Joe Borkowski
One invited guest Charles Beals
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Church Social Room Sept. 14, 1955
Meeting called to order at 9:20 P.M.
Motion made and accepted on reading of minutes of last trustees meeting.
Treas. Report: Bal. 8/17 1462.06
Bal. 9/14 1709.04
Treas. Report approved after being read.
Old Business None
New Business Motion made to write a note of thanks to Herman Robb, West Brattleboro for his generosity in allowing the fire dept. to use his cement mixer at no charge. Discussion on standing timber.
Motion made and accepted to adjourn.
Trustees present E. Starkey H. Thomas R. Gates E. Clark E. Evans J. Borkowski E. Houghton.
To Pres. E. Starkey and Members of the Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc.
As the W. T. Grant Co. has transferred me to another locality, it is with the deepest regret that I send in my resignation from the office of Secretary in the Fire Dept.
Both the family and I have enjoyed our stay in Guilford and we wish the Fire Dept. the best of success in finishing the new building
Thanking you for your kindness
John Telow
10-5-55
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Social Rooms Oct. 12, 1955
Motion made and seconded to accept Secretarys report of last meeting.
Balance of cash on hand at previous report $1709.04 Bal. on hand at present $1725.75
Motion made and seconded that the Treasurers report be accepted.
Reed Anthony donated $25.00
Dr C. C. Sweet donated $25.00 for bldg fund.
Motion was made and seconded for Warren Lazzell to be Sect., vote unanimous.
Motion was made and seconded that 3 men be appointed to scout out some timber for the fire building
Appointed were :- Will Baker Warren Franklin Ray Gates.
Motion was made and seconded to have 12 foot doors with the understanding the Joe Borkowski is to furnish of his own expense an I beam of sufficient size and length to carry the weight of the building and also the I beam post and support to hold it in place
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 12:25 A.M. Oct. 13 1955
Signed Tucky Houghton (Sec. Pro Term)
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Social Rooms- December 14, 1956
The meeting came to order at 9:15 Oclock with E. Starkey presiding.
Motion was made and seconded to have Ed. Houghton be Sec. for the remainder of the year
Old Business None
New Business Motion was made and seconded to clean up all bills on the Fire House account.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
Motion made and seconded to buy Radar Lite for truck.
Respectfully Submitted
Ed Houghton
(by Tucky Houghton)
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Social Rooms July 25, 1956 9:35 P.M.
Meeting was called to order by the president E. Starky.
The Treasurer report was made by Emery Evans. Motion was made to accept it by Joe Borkowski and seconded by Earl Clark.
Balance on hand $1262.10
A lively discussion about the width of the fire house doors was had and Joe Borkowski refused to withdraw his previous motion to received the vote by the club + have 12 foot doors.
It was brought to his attention that by his actions to try to run the whole business his own way, that present members are dropping out and potential new members are staying out with their volunteer labor and hard feelings have been and are being caused,
The meeting broke up with no decision reached and many of the members simply walked out of the discussion at 12:30 AM July 26, 1956
George Houghton paid $25.00 to become a member of the Dept.
Ed Houghton
(by Tucky Houghton
Trustees Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Social Rooms Aug 8, 1956 9.45 PM
The meeting was called to order by the President E. Starkey
Sec. report was read, motion was made by Garry Borger and seconded by Earl Clark to accept it and it was so voted by the club.
Treasurers report was read, reporting a balance on hand of $1287.10
Motion made by Clifford Baker and seconded by Garry Borger to accept the report and it was so voted by the club.
No Old Business-
New Business-
The lease for storage of the fire fighting equipment was read, it being noted that the rent free lease agreement runs out Jan 1957.
A motion was made by Ed Houghton + seconded by Cliff Baker to reclud the former motion to have 12 foot doors, and it was so voted by the club.
A new motion by Ed Houghton and seconded by Cliff Baker to have adequete doors for the end of the fire bldg and to generally follow the plans submitted by the planning + building committee and it was so voted by the club.
Ed Houghton made a motion to accept a quantity of logs in return for a membership to the fire dept. from Chas. Ogden. Bob Henry seconded it and it was so voted by the club.
Motion by Homer Thomas + seconded by Emery Evans to authorize bldg committee to procure adequete lumber to complete sub floor of fire house.
Motion made by Homer Thomas and seconded by Ray Gates to adjourn at 11:45 PM and it was so voted by the club.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ed. Houghton
(by Geo. Houghton)
Guilford Vermont Aug 10, 1956 Annual Meeting of the Guilford Vol. Fire Dept. Inc. Church Social Rooms.
The meeting was called to order at 8:45 P.M. by President Ernest Starky.
Sec. Report of last annual meeting was read, motion made to accept it by Earl Clark and Seconded by Homer Thomas, it was so voted by the assn.
Auditors Report was read by Emery Evans
Balance Au 9, 1955 $1360.75
Receipts
Memberships - $240,00
Fair + Suppers 759.76
Donations 105.00
Misc. 6.25
$1111.01 1111.01
$2471.76
Extended
Supplies 951.19
Ins. 80.18
Repairs + Phone 58.90
Regan labor 55.00
Misc. 39.39 -1184.66
Bal. on hand $1287.10
Warren Lazelle + Will Fitch
Bert Whittemore made the motion to accept the report seconded by Ray Gates and it was so voted by the club.
No Old Business was brought up.
New Business
Election of officers-
Pres E. Starky By Earl Clark + Perry Squires
V. Pres Bob Henry By Joe Borkowski + John Borkowski
Sec. Tucky Houghton By Joe Borkowski + Will Baker
Treas Emery Evans By Joe Borkowski + Clarence Coombs
Trustees Term expired Earl Clark + Joe Borkowski
Re-Elected Earl Clark + Warren Franklin
Earl Clark from center of town by Perry Squires + Paula Holms
Warren Franklin from East Side by Perry Squires + E. Farnum
Auditors
William Fitch + Warren Lazelle by E. Clark and Perry Squires
A letter from Franklin Country Fair Assn. inviting Guilford to attend and participate in Fire Tests Contests was read by E. Evans
A motion made by Joe Borkowski and seconded by Jim Whittemore to resind the of Aug 8th meeting To have adequet doors on end of fire bldg and to generally follow the plans of the bldg + planning committee -. It was voted down by a large majority of the club.
A motion was made by Steve Clark and seconded by Earl Clark to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 P.M. and it was so voted by the club.
About 25 members Respectfully Submitted
Were present. Tucky Houghton
Aug 10, 1956
Guilford, Vermont Dec. 12, 1956 Trustees meeting of Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.
Bob Henry, Vice President opened the meeting at 9:45 P.M. with 8 members present. Ernest Starkeys letter of resignation was read and the Secretary was instructed to write him a letter of appreciation
The motion was made by Emery Evans and seconded by Earl Clark and it was so voted by the club.
The sectys report was not available and was not read.
Treasurers Report
Cash on hand Dec. 12, 1956 $708.64
A motion was made by Earl Clark and seconded by Cliff Baker to accept the treasurers report as read, it was so voted by the club.
New Business
A motion was made by Earl Clark and Seconded by Emery Evans to have Ed. Houghton contact C. K. Farnum about extending the lease for a period of 3 months
Motion was made by Warren Franklin and seconded by Cliff Higley to let the Broad Brook Garage store 1 Forage Harvester for the duration of the winter in the fire bldg. in exchange for past favors.
The motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 P.M. was made by Garry Borger and seconded by Cliff Baker, it was so voted by the club.
Respectfully Submitted
Secty George Houghton
Letter of appreciation to E. Starkey written and mailed Dec. 26, 1956.
Guilford Vermont Aug 30 1957 Annual Meeting Guilford Vol. Fire Dep. Inc. Town Hall Guilford Center, Vermont.
This meeting was called to order at 8:55 P.M. by Earl Clark by permission of all members present.
Sec. report of last annual meeting was read, motion made by Bert Whittemore and seconded by Ray Gates to accept it and it was so voted by the club.
Auditors Report was read by Emery Evans :-
Balance 8/9/56 $1287.10
Income 1956-1957
Suppers + Barbecue $688.33
Donations 103.00
2 Memberships 50.00
Misc. 4.75
$846.08 846.08
$2133.18
Expenses
Lumber + Supplies $996.62
General Exp. On Truck + Equip. 124.84
Labor 140.00
Insurance 97.18
$1359.14 1359.14
Balance Aug 28, 1957 $774.04
Warren Lazelle + Bill Fitch
A motion to accept the report was made by Homer Thomas and seconded by Ray Gates.
No Old Business-
New Business-
Election of Officers seconded
President Earl Clark Nominated by E. Evans + Ray Gates
V. President Edward Houghton Ray Gates + W. Franklin
Sec. Tucky Houghton Homer Thomas + B. Whittemore
Treasurer Emery Evans Ed. Houghton + Homer Thomas
Trustees for 3 yrs-
Homer Thomas nominated by B. Whittemore + Ray Gates
Trustee for 2 yrs-
Reed P Anthony- + Arvine Boyd.
At the next annual meeting it is advised that the legal quorum be reduced from 20% to 15% of the Department membership.
There were 12 members present.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM after a motion by Emery Evans and seconded by Rodney Clark.
Respectfully Submitted
Sec. George Houghton
Membership of Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc Aug. 9 1955
Reed P. Anthony R. 3 Brattleboro
A. C. Boyd R. 3
A. W. Bradshaw R. 3
Joseph Borkowski R. 3
M. Louise Beaty R. 4
Ralph Bullock R. 3
Will C. Baker R. 3
Owen L. Bundett R. 3
H. Whittemore Brown Jacksonville Stage
Hedwig Busch R. 3
Lawrence Brisette R. 3
Anthony C. Benedict R. 3
John Borkowski R. 3
Earl Clark R. 3
Evelyn Clark R. 3
Merton Clark (Newfane)
Clarence Coombs R. 3
Z. P. Corson R. 3
Mrs. Maurice Cheney R. 4
Seymor G. Cole R. 3
George M. Carpenter R. 4
Robert L. Dothard R. 4
Norris W. Drury R. 4
Emery C. Evans R. 3
Charles H. Evans R. 3
C. Kenneth Farnum R. 3
Edward Franklin R. 3
William H. Fitch R. 3
George W. Fisher R. 3
John E. Gale, Estate (Richard Gale)
Ray Gates R. 4
Elmer Goodnough Fairview St., Brat.
Robert J. Henry R. 3
Gilford Henry R. 3
Fred Hebden R. 3
Walter Hinkle R. 4
Clarence Holden R. 3
Edward S. Houghton R. 3
Gunnar Holmes R. 3
C. M. Hadley Jacksonville Stage
Frank Henry
Helen Ingram R. 3
Fay G. Jacobs Jacksonville Stage
Earl Jacqueth R. 3
Warren N. Lazelle R. 3
E. J. Lower 533 Winchester St. Keene
Harold March R. 3
Walter Needham R. 3
Harold Pike R. 3
Fredrick Rollenhagen R. 4
Arthur Saunders R. 3
William A. Searles R. 3
H. C. Sexton R. 4 West Brat.
Perry Squires R. 3
Rudolph Serkin R. 3
Otis A. Sibley Jacksonville Stage
Ernest Starkey R. 3
Lewis Stark R. 3
Sanford Smith R. 3
Leonard Strong M. D. Jacksonville Stage
Leon J. Thayer Jacksonville Stage
Walter Thayer R. 3
Homer Thomas R. 4
Michael Tkaczyk R. 3
Town of Guilford R. 3
Miner Thompson Conway St., Greenfield, Mass.
Guy Whipple R. 3
Robert Whitney R. 3
Margaret Whitney R. 4
Duane C. White R. 3
Lee Wyman R. 3
Elizabeth S. Walcott R. 3
Lilly Young R. 3
Warren A. Yeaw R. 3
Mrs. C. Hermann c/o Borger R.3
H. W. Brooks R. 3
L. O. Covey 127 Main St. Brattleboro
John Telow R. 3
Clyde Covey R. 3
George Higley R. 3
Ralph Phelps West Brat.
Charles Sweet , M. D. R. 3
Richard Tracey R. 3
Burt Whittemore R. 3
Jim Whittemore R. 3
Ben Rubenstein R. 3
Harold Higley R. 3
Leslie Osmond R. 3
The following churches are members: Baptist Christ Community Methodist Universalist
Westbrook Steele R. 3
Winifred Drury R. 3
Guilford Fair Assn. Inc. R. 3
7/25/56 George E. Houghton R. 3
Prospective Members Membership Fee Not Paid in Full
Harry A. Beals 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Chesley Cripps 12.00 Pd. R. 3
Harold Jaqueth 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Helena C. Lee 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Louis A. Quinn 5.00 Pd. R. 3
Isabelle Trendall 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Minor Zumbruski 5.00 Pd. R. 3
Irving H. White 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Warren Franklin 10.00 Pd. R. 3
Charles Beals 2.00 Pd. R. 3
Rodney Clark 10.00 Pd.
Mitchell 7.00 Pd. R. 2