BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 11, 2008
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Acting Chairman Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown and Dean Michelson
Absent: Chairman David Simko, and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Marty Voelker, Rich Klotzbier and Hunt Voelker
Acting Chairman Matthew Walton called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to accept the minutes of the July 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:
R1 Supplement – Chief Stickler reported on the status of the R-1 supplement. Richard Brown suggested that a letter be sent to the Town Manager by the Board of Fire Commissioners to have a decision made regarding the Fire Department becoming R-1 responders.
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. Rich Klotzbier reported that he went to a firehouse expo and found that there are computer grants available.
Vehicle Repairs - Chief Stickler reported that there is nothing major outstanding. The Forestry vehicle is being repaired and the boat needs various supplies but most of the major items are fixed. The pump testing is upcoming as well as the chassis testing.
New Business:
Purchases – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
High Visability $ 2,000 01220221-5690 Brigham Industries
Vest
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
Boat Supplies $1,600 01220221-5690 LBC Marine
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
Presentation – A presentation was given by Rich Klotzbier regarding the Server Edition/Maintenance Purchase.
Server Edition/ $3,400 Capital Firehouse Software
Maintenance
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
Barracades $1,200 01220221-5690 Undetermined
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 3-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to go into executive session at 8:12 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
The executive session ended at 8:50 p.m. A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the Executive session. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:53 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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