BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2008
“MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Deputy Chief Greg Voelker, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Hunt Voelker, Captain Marty Voelker, Richard Klotzbier, Brian Klotzbier.
Chairman David Simko called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
Dr. Brown asked for the minutes to be amended in the following motion to show Richard Dufour seconded his motion. The motion now reads as follows:
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 accept the amended minutes of the February regular meeting minutes. Vote 4-0 in favor 1 abstention.
- 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 Chief Chuck Stickler’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of
these minutes.
Old Business:
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- By-laws – Chief Stickler stated that the bylaws were not proposed at the March meeting
but were discussed and will be brought up again for more discussion during the June Department meeting.
- US Smokeless Tobacco Company- Chief Stickler received a postcard stating that the
grant has been received but at this time no other information has been received.
- Gear Cleaning Contract – Chief Stickler said that the contract with TRILEX has been signed and should be starting the first of April.
- Truck Disposal – Dean Michelson stated that there is nothing new to report, but will continue looking into it.
New Business:
- Awards and Tax Programs- Chairman Simko stated that he needs to get going on the numbers and that the time period has run out for corrections and no one has come forward. Chairman Simko stated that the membership now needs to fill out I-9 forms for the town. Chief Stickler stated that the Tax Abatement will be issued and FICA will be withheld.
Hunt Voelker asked about the decision on the member that didn’t receive the tax abatement. Chairman Simko stated that the member was not on the Grand list on October 2nd and he will ask Marie Durkin to confirm this.
- FEMA Grant – Chief Stickler stated that they are still working on the prices of the radios and will give a narrative to Chairman Simko who will start working on putting the grant together for the April 2nd submission.
- Budget Process – Chief Stickler stated that the next step is that the Board of Finance will meet again to review the current budgets before heading to the Council. Chairman Simko stated he will contact Barbara Moore to discuss the fire department budget. She is the liaison to the Fire Department from the Board of Finance.
- Fire Commission Liaisons - Chairman Simko stated that Barbara Moore is the Board of Finance liaison and Bill Devine is the Town Council liaison.
- VFIS Proposal – Chief Stickler presented the VFIS insurance proposal which would encompass the Juniors and the Ladies Auxiliary. The increase cost of the policy will be increased by $2,500 per year Dr. Brown suggested that a proposal be put together and be presented to the Town Council. Chairman Simko stated that he will draft a proposal to be presented for the Commissioners to review and will also meet with the Acting Town Manager to discuss how to proceed.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to make a proposal to the Town Council to update the coverage of the VFIS policy to include all members of the department. Vote 5-0 in favor.
- Purchases – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
Striping For Rescue $965 01220221-5430 Sign Pro, Inc.
At Co#2
Completion Work on $700 01220221-5430
Rescue 2-12
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Matthew Walton to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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