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DISTRICT HISTORY
department has always had cordial relations with the village board, realizing that cooperation and
understanding were essential to a smooth operating partnership.
The department held a special meeting on December 6, 1936. The minutes of this meeting read as
follows:
"Meeting called to order by President H.E. Schnadt. Roll call showed twelve members present, none
absent, and all members of the village board present. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss
with the board members the activities of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department. The chief
addressed the members present and also the board about the duties, requirements, and services
necessary to maintain an efficient operation of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department. The
president of the village board gave a short talk expressing the board's appreciation for the manner
in which the fire department has maintained an efficient operation and service, and assured the
board's cooperation was welcomed at any time. After adjournment, a social evening was had at the
Village Hall, refreshments were served, and a good time was had by all."
Building a Community
As a fire department, this group did their usual fine work during this period, and they also played a
large part in building the community. The department, along with other civic groups in town, was
largely responsible for the formation of present town parks and field house. On April 12, 1948, a
special meeting for the fire department was called by Chief Bull. The order of business for this
meeting was to discuss purchasing six lots from Mr. H.W. Schnadt to complete the park. Motion was
made to buy this land and turn the property over to the village. Mayor Thurnau, who was village
president at the time, thanked the fire department for their action and said he was sure the village
board and the rest of the people in town would be very thankful for what the department had done.
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