BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 8, 2008
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Marty Swan, 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.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to accept the minutes of the November Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 5-0 in favor.
Communications: Chairman Simko received correspondence to fill out a form from the IRS in regards to the Awards Program.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to move the VFIS Presentation to the beginning of the agenda. Vote 5-0 in favor.
VFIS – A presentation was made by a representative from VFIS with regard to the department’s insurance benefits and how it applies to all aspects of our membership. A brief discussion followed regarding the possibility of increasing the limits of the policy. Chairman Simko stated he will write up a proposal and bring it to the Town Manager for approval.
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:
Department Annual Meeting – Chief Stickler announced that elections took place at the December 7th department annual meeting and he was re-elected as Chief, Steve Palmer and Greg Voelker were re-elected as Assistant and Deputy Chief’s respectively and Dan Burdick was re-elected as Engineer.
R1 Supplement – Chief Stickler has the application and stated that Betty Morris needs to be contacted to assist with the completion. Chief Stickler would like to make sure that the Fire Department has the same model defibrillators as the police department when the order is placed.
FEMA Grant- Chairman Simko stated that he has nothing new to report.
Firehouse Software – Rich Klotzbier reported that the software is up and running.
Ladder Truck – Chairman Simko stated at the department annual meeting a committee was formed to research replacing the ladder truck. Chairman Simko suggested to the truck committee that they need to look at various leasing options as well as looking into a demo ladder truck. Chairman Simko asked the Commissioners if anyone is interested in being part of the committee.
Bylaws Committee – Chairman Simko stated that the Bylaw Committee is still in the process of reviewing the bylaws and the next committee meeting is January 25th. The next possible date it can be brought to the membership is during the March meeting.
Old Vehicles – Chief Stickler stated that the town has the disposal of property paperwork for the vehicle located at Company 1 and an offer has been put in on the vehicle with the town hall. He has checked with the Town Hall and they will be getting the title for the vehicle at Company 2.
Buildings – Chairman Simko stated that he hasn’t set up a time for another walk-thru with Frank Grzyb to discuss some of the items that have not been addressed. Chief Stickler stated that after a discussion with Frank the step at Company 1 will be re-pointed in the spring and the doors will be taken care of shortly. Paving will be done at Company #1 in the spring by the public works department.
Physicals - Chairman Simko stated that physicals are in process.
Turnout Gear and Gear Cleaning Machines – Chairman Simko noticed that the machines were getting use while at the annual meeting.
New Business:
2008/2009Budget – Chairman Simko spoke with Jeff Jylkka regarding the current Capital budget. After a brief discussion with Jeff, it was stated that whatever is not spent out of the capital budget can remain in capital for the next fiscal year and the department can ask for additional funds in the coming fiscal year. A discussion followed. Chairman Simko stated he will talk with the Town Manager regarding the concerns of the Commissioners regarding the Capital Budget. We are currently running out of money in certain line items and have to go to the Capital accounts. This is very confusing.
2009/2010 Budget – Chief Stickler presented the suggested proposed operating and capital budget items for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. The Chief reviewed the lines with the Commissioners and a brief discussion followed. Chief Stickler reported that the budget requests needs to be in the Munis system by January 16, 2009. Chairman Simko asked that all the Commissioners review the budget spreadsheet before the next meeting so suggestions or changes can be made before it is entered.
Purchases – Chief Stickler asked for the approval to purchase the following items:
Description Amount Acct. Number Vendor
Hose $3,435 01220221-5690 Shipman’s
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Matthew Walton to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 5-0 in favor.
2009 Meeting Dates – Chairman Simko presented the 2009 Meeting Dates to the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the 2009 meeting dates as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Matthew Walton and seconded by Dean Michelson to go into executive session at 9:02 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
The executive session ended at 10:41 p.m. A motion was made by Rich Dufour and seconded by Mattie Walton to adjourn the Executive session. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Rich Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:42p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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