BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2008
“REVISED MINUTES”
Present: Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Absent: Chairman David Simko
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Hunt Voelker, Captain Marty Voelker, Richard Klotzbier, Melanie Voelker and Cora Gingras.
Matthew Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
East Hampton High School students Melanie Voelker and Cora Gingras attended the Board of Fire Commissioner meeting as part of a class project.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to accept the minutes of the January regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
- Communications: Communications were received from Americas Fund.
- Public Remarks: Hunt Voelker spoke with regard to a firefighter not receiving a tax abatement last year even though he made a good year. Matthew Walton asked for the individuals name and stated that he and Chairman Simko will look into it.
- Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer’s Report: The Fire Marshal’s report is attached and made part of these minutes.
- Fire Chief Chuck Stickler’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of
these minutes.
Old Business:
- Fire Marshal Deputy Appointment – Matthew Walton stated that this will be discussed
during Executive Session at the end of the regular meeting both candidates have been interviewed.
- R-1 Issue- Chief Stickler spoke to Chief Reimondo today and he stated that he will look
into the issue this week.
- By-laws – Chief Stickler stated that the bylaws are being redrafted and will be presented
for more discussion during the March Department meeting.
- US Smokeless Tobacco Company- Chief Stickler received a postcard stating that the
grant has been received.
New Business:
- Building Repair- Chief Stickler stated that the Company 2 dry wall under the window was repair and the mold in the back stairway has been reprimed and painted. Company 1 re-circulator pump was repaired and the women’s room vanity at Company 2 has been replaced.
- Gear Cleaning Contract – Chief Stickler asked for the approval of the Board of Fire Commissioner to use Trilex for the gear cleaning. The cost of cleaning 50 sets at $45 per set would be $2,250 out of the gear cleaning line item 01220221-5590.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve gear cleaning with Trilex as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
- Purchases – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
10 Ceiling Fans $1,500 01220221-5430 Grainger
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
- Truck Disposal – Dean Michelson spoke on behalf of Mike Scranton who recommended that the service truck and the tactical truck go to the state disposal system instead of being cut up.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the donation of the trucks to the state disposal system. Vote 4-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn to an executive session at 7:44 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
The executive session ended at 8:15 p.m. A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dr. Brown to adjourn the Executive session. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Richard Brown motioned to “Rescind the interim Deputy Fire Marshal position and create a new permanent position, seconded by Richard Dufour. Voted 3 to 1 in favor.
Richard Brown motioned for Rich Klotzbier to become the Deputy Fire Marshal, seconded by Matthew Walton. Vote 2 -0-2 with Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson abstaining.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn the regular meeting. Regular meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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