Board of Fire Commission
Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2007
Present: Chairman David Simko, Dr. Richard Brown, Mattie Walton and Dean Michelson
Absent: Richard Dufour
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Deputy Chief Greg Voelker, Hunt Voelker and Rich Klotzbier
Chairman David Simko Called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to accept the minutes of the October regular meeting minutes with the changes of 4-0 rather than 5-0. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Communications: None.
Public Remarks: None.
Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer's Report: The Fire Marshal's report is attached and made part of these minutes.
Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer's Letter: The Fire Marshal wrote a letter resigning from his position of full-time Fire Marshal effective January 1st and has consented to remain as part-time Fire Marshal less the Zoning Enforcement duties. Fire Marshal Visintainer requested that Rich Klotzbier be appointed as Deputy Fire Marshal. A brief discussion followed and it was decided to table the discussion until the December meeting.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to table this discussion until the December meeting. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Fire Chief Chuck Stickler's Report: The Chief's report is attached and made part of these minutes.
Fire Prevention Program Report: Rich Klotzbier reported on the Fire Prevention Program.
Old Business:
Water System – Chairman Simko reported that the water system question was rejected during the election/referendum. Chairman Simko believes that the new council will have to educate the town’s people on future system proposals.
Water Tower – Chief Stickler reported that the new engine and pump for the hydrant system in the center of town have been tested and it did pump water.
06/07 Budget - Chairman Simko reviewed the final numbers from the 2006-2007 Budget and reported that .47 cent was remaining after the numbers were tallied. There are still outstanding POs which have to come out of the 2006-2007 budget.
Building Maintenance – Chairman Simko spoke to Frank Gryzb regarding the walk-through of the Fire Department buildings. Chief Stickler reported that the chimney and wall at Company #1 have been completed. Company #3 heat wasn’t working and has been fixed. Lee Taylor fixed the heat at Company #1 because it was air bound.
Tax Exemption – Chairman Simko stated he hopes that the legislature votes on this bill for fire department tax exemption before December 31st This bill will make the amount of Tax Abatement received non-taxable.
New Business:
Grants/Bond Package – Chairman Simko reviewed the various grants and bonds that have been given to the different towns around the State of Connecticut. Dr. Brown suggested that the Town Manager, State Representative Gail Hamm and Dean Markham be contacted to introduce items for the Fire Department. Matthew Walton also recommended talking to Terry Concannon since she was a State Representative. We need to know how to apply for the money which is available at the state level.
Junior Women's - Dr. Brown reminded that the Junior Women's Club usually donates items when needed by the Fire Department and suggested that if anything is needed to contact the organization. Deputy Chief Voelker offered to be the point person
Vehicle Maintenance – Chief Stickler reported that the Fire Police van is out for repair, Engine 4-12 needs the leaking ball valves repaired and Tanker 3-12 has a problem with two speed rear end.
Purchase – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description |
Amount |
Account Number |
Vendor |
3 exhaust hoses to be repaired Co#1 |
$2,550.00 |
01220221-5690 |
J & G Industrial |
6 station gear dryer |
$6,075.00 |
01220221-5690 |
Dehydrator |
1 survival suit adapter |
$600.00 |
01220221-5690 |
Dehydrator |
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Matthew Walton to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:19 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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