BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2008
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Dean Michelson and
Absent: Richard Dufour
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Rich Klotzbier and Hunt Voelker
Chairman David Simko called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Chairman Simko thanked Matthew Walton for all he did on behalf of the Fire Commission during his absence.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Matthew Walton to accept the minutes of the September Regular meeting minutes as presented. 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 Chief Chuck Stickler’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of these minutes.
Old Business:
R1 Supplement – Chief Stickler and Chairman Simko stated that they and Matthew Walton met with the Town Manager and Chief Reimondo. After discussing the training requirements and the cost associated with the R1 Supplement, the Town Manager was in favor of the fire department becoming R1 responders. The next step is the Town Manager will be coming before the Board of Finance to looking for $8,200 to cover the costs. The department will have to purchase 4 defibrillators. A brief discussion followed.
FEMA Grant- Chairman Simko contacted Gail Hamm with regard to this grant and as a result was able to get in touch with people and receive letters from Senator Dodd’s and Joe Courtney’s office. Ellen Paul (representative from Joe Courtney’s office) offered to assist the fire department in writing next year’s grant.
Chiefs Vehicle – Chief Stickler stated that Crowley Ford gave the state bid estimate for the Ford Expedition with a price of $25,283.20. The vehicle has 4 wheel drive, tow package with running boards and meets with all other specifications.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchase of the truck through the state bid and the accessories necessary to put the truck online as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Ladder Truck – Chairman Simko stated that during the meeting with the Town Manager, they discussed with him the repairs necessary to the Ladder Truck and discussed the options for replacement. The truck committee will begin looking into various leasing options and what the trade-in value of the present truck would be. The committee looked at a demo ladder truck recently and reported that a demo would be a good deal.
Firehouse Software – Rich Klotzbier reported that the software is up and running on the chief’s computer and they are ironing out everything on the trial database before putting it live.
New Business:
Minutes – Chairman Simko stated that the unapproved minutes will be going out on the internet within 7 days of the meeting and will be marked “Unapproved” and when they are approved by the Commission the top of the minutes will state they are “Approved”.
Awards Program – Chairman Simko reported on the status of the funds in the current market, but reminds all that the funds are long term.
Eagle Scout Project – Chief Stickler was approached for an Eagle Scout project to put signs next to the dry hydrant to aide the fire department as well as mutual aide departments.
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
29 Signs for Dry $1,900.00 01220221-5690 Various Vendors
Hydrants and posts
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Masons Participation – Chief Stickler asked the Commissioners to write a letter of thanks to the Masons for their participation during the open house at the fire department on October 4th.
A motion was made by Matthew Walton and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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