BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2009
MINUTES
Present: Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Absent: Chairman David Simko
Others Present: Fire Chief Chuck Stickler, Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer, Marty Swan, Marty Voelker, Rich Klotzbier, Paul Owen 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 Dufour to accept the minutes of the January 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:
FEMA Grant- Chief Stickler reported that Chairman Simko has received word that the grant has been denied. Matthew Walton suggested that the department revisit submitting the communications portion. Chief Stickler mentioned that there are grant writing workshops coming up if anyone would like to attend.
Firehouse Software – Chief Stickler reported that the new server is up and running.
Ladder Truck – Chief Stickler stated that this will be put into the 2010/2011 budget. The Chief said that he is looking to have the Ladder Truck Committee up and running the next few weeks.
Bylaws Committee – Chief Stickler will be getting the Commissioners a copy of the bylaws by the next meeting. The next bylaw meeting is February 22nd.
2009/2010 Budget Chief Stickler stated that the budget has been entered into the Munis System and that he will be meeting with Jeff O’Keefe to put in the turnout gear into this years budget.
R-1 Supplement Chief Stickler has the effective proposal of why the department wants it and what the department plans to do with it.
Physicals- Chief Stickler stated that all are progressing and will be making sure they are all in or scheduled by April.
Chief’s Vehicle – Chief Stickler stated that the only new update is that the color has been changed to white due to the fact that Ford no longer makes red.
Awards Program– Matthew Walton reviewed the awards program information and Chief Stickler will email the remaining information the Chairman Simko.
New Business:
Directive for Performing Medical – Chief Stickler reviewed a directive that has been issued to the department. Questions have been raised by the membership as to what at this time can be done by the membership at calls. When and if the department receives the R-1 Supplement then the directive will be changed. The policy follows the Connecticut state statutes Copies of this directive will be forwarded to the Town Hall.
Monthly Membership List – Matthew Walton stated that Chairman Simko would like a list monthly of all membership, current, added or deleted.
Budget Presentation – Chief Stickler stated that he received a budget schedule and the department will be reviewed March 13th. Once the Chief has specific he will notify the Commissioners.
VFIS – Chief Stickler stated that after an email back from the Town Manager if appears that the insurance upgrade will be held off until the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Purchases –
Item Amount Account Number Vendor
Chainsaw $ 450 50220222-5438 Midstate
Jack $ 350 50220222-5438 Napa
Pressure Monitor $ 350 50220222-5438 Shipman’s
4 Backup Cameras $1,600 50220222-5438 Scranton
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Land - Martin Voelker mentioned to the Commissioners the land at the corner of Hog Hill and Route 16 that is for sale. Matthew Walton stated that he did have a discussion regarding another piece of property but was not aware of the availability. The Commissioners will look into this property.
A motion was made by Rich Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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