BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2009
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Assistant Chief Palmer, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Marty Swan, Marty Voelker, 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 Matthew Walton to accept the minutes of the December Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 5-0 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:
VFIS Proposal – Chairman Simko met with the Town Manager regarding the proposal that was voted on during the December meeting. They are in the process of deciding on an implementation date. Chairman Simko will follow up with the Town Manger.
FEMA Grant- Chairman Simko stated that he has nothing new to report. He has left messages for Representative Courtney’s office.
Firehouse Software – Chief Stickler stated that after some server problems a new server which has been given to the department will be installed this upcoming week. A PC has been acting as a server up until now.
Ladder Truck – Chairman Simko stated that even though the committee has been formed he would like to stay current with this. Chief Stickler supplied reports to Chairman Simko showing the usage by calls of all the apparatus.
Bylaws Committee – Chairman Simko asked if the Commissioners could get a copy of what is out there right now so they can begin reviewing what has been done until present. The next meeting to discuss the bylaws is January 25th.
Physicals - Chairman Simko stated that physicals are in process.
Town Boards and Commissions Meeting – Chairman Simko stated that he attended a meeting for all boards to meet with a consulting firm. Chairman Simko stated that the outcome of that meeting was many boards or commissions don’t know what the others are doing. There is a lack of communication between the Boards and the Staff and the Commissions.
2009/20010 Budget Chief Stickler reported that the budget has been entered into the Munis System. The department’s budget is increased 3.6% over last year. The budget will be presented to the Finance Committee by the Fire Department in March. The budget will be presented in two ways: 1) the capital items for Vehicle and Building Maintenance separate and 2) the total Vehicle and Building maintenance shown as their normal line items.
New Business:
Awards Program– Chief Stickler stated that the awards program information has been posted for the membership to review. Chief Strickler reported that two people have terminated the department in 2008. A discussion followed
Chief’s Vehcile – Chairman Simko asked the status of the chief’s vehicle, Chief Stickler stated that it is on order and the Ford line will reopen in April and there is no anticipated delivery date.
Trustees – Chairman Simko has asked Hunt Voelker to set up a meeting of the trustees of the Awards Program.
A motion was made by Richard Dufourand seconded by Richard Brown to go into executive session at 9:05 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
The executive session ended at 9:47 p.m. A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Rich Dufour to adjourn the Executive session. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Rich Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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