BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2008
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Matthew Walton, Dean Michelson and Dr. Richard Brown
Absent: Chairman David Simko and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer and Hunt Voelker
Acting Chairman Matthew Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to accept the minutes of the May regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 3-0 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 Chief Chuck Stickler’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of
these minutes.
Old Business:
07-08 Budget – Chief Stickler reviewed with the Commissioners the current standings with the budget. Chief Stickler stated that he as closed out all current unused purchase orders.
08-09 Budget – Chief Stickler stated that the fire department has been increased to $242,000. This budget will be available starting July 1, 2008.
R1 Supplement – Chief Stickler submitted a budget breakdown on how the R1 Supplement will effect the fire department budget to Police Chief Reimondo. Chief Stickler stated that he will follow up with Chief Reimondo.
Smokeless Tobacco Grant- Chief Stickler reported that there is no new information on this grant.
Computer Grants – Chief Stickler stated at this time there is nothing new to report.
Vehicle Repairs - Chief Stickler reported that Rescue 2-12 is the last vehicle to be repaired for this fiscal year.
New Business:
Transfers – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to transfer monies from and to the following items:
Amount to From Account To Account
Be Transferred
$2,500.00 01220221-5530 01220221-5630
$ 800.00 01220221-5330 01220221-5815
$ 300.00 01220221-5330 01220221-5440
$4,000.00 01220221-5320 01220221-5690
$3,000.00 01220221-5319 01220221-5690
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the transfers as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
Purchases – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
Labelmaker $ 300 01220221-5690 Suburban
Rabbit Hook $1,700 01220221-5690 Firematic
Gas Meter $2,000 01220221-5690 BioSystem
Co#1 Bathroom $6,000 01220221-5430 Lavigne Construction
Service to $1,100 01220221-5430 Cummins
Generator
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
Chief’s Vehicle – The Commissioners asked the Chief how he was going to handle the purchase of a new Chief’s vehicle. Chief Stickler replied that he will go through the state bid to get a price and then go to local dealers to see if he can get a better price.
Wilcox & Reynolds – Chief Stickler submitted the bill to the Town and it will be paid after July 1st.
Leasing Fire Trucks – Acting Chairman Walton inquired if the department ever considered leasing fire trucks. Chief Stickler stated that he has presented it in the past and it was not the path of choice, but the Chief is not opposed to presenting this avenue again. A brief discussion followed.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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