BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 13, 2009
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Richard Dufour and Dean Michelson
Others Present: Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Marty Swan, Jason Swan, Hunt Voelker and Rick Stanchfield
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 Richard Dufour and seconded by Matthew Walton to accept the minutes of the March Regular and the March Special 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:
ACG Associates – Rick Stanchield from ACG Associates reviewed the 2008 awards. A brief discussion followed.
Awards Program – Chairman Simko asked Rick Stanfield about the concern at the last meeting regarding the valuation date used in the Awards Program. Rick suggested that it be done once a year at a specified time but not each time someone requests a payout. After a brief discussion the Commissioners decided to review the document and operating guidelines as well as payout procedures before the 2009 payouts.
R-1 Supplement –Assistant Chief Palmer reported that Chief Stickler met with the person from OEM and asked that we make some changes to how we are dispatched. One change is instead of motor vehicles, it be referred to transportation vehicle accidents which will include boats, motorcycles, ATV’s anything with a motor. The question was raised as to whether the R1 Supplement also covered fire scene incidents. (Brush fires or house fires).
Vehicle Fleet – Richard Dufour asked if anyone has heard from the new public works director since the last meeting. Assistant Chief Palmer stated that as far as he knows the Chief has not been contacted. Chairman Simko stated that the director is compiling a list of all town vehicles so a replacement schedule can be started.
Budget – Chairman Simko stated that at this point and time with all the changes that have been made to the 08-09 Operating Budget, he can not tell you how much was in it originally. Chairman Simko reviewed a detailed report received from Jeff Jyllka of what was expended from the capital budget. Chairman Simko, Chief Stickler and Jeff Jyllka are supposed to meet to go over where the money should be moved to in the operating budget from the capital budget. Dean Michelson would also like to know what the $4,600 that was taken from capital to cover an expenditure from three to four years prior was for. Matthew Walton wanted to know when a meeting was going to be set up to discuss all the problems with the operating and capital budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Assistant Chief Palmer suggested that
the Chairman contact the Town Manager before tomorrows Town Council meeting to address the concerns as well as the fact that the same thing is slated to happen for the 2009-2010 budget.
A motion made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to write a memo to the Town Manager regarding the current and next years budgets. Vote 5-0 in favor.
FEMA – Chairman Simko spoke to Kim Fontaine who will be assisting the department in writing the Tanker and Radio grants. Representative Courtney’s office has also offered assistance with putting together the grant. Chairman Simko will make sure Kim get the information. Information on the tanker is needed quickly.
Bylaws Committee – Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the bylaws are still being reviewed.
Chief’s Vehicle – Assistant Chief Palmer reported that the Chief’s vehicle will be ready in 4-6 weeks.
New Business:
Appreciation Dinner – Assistant Chief Palmer announced that the annual Appreciation Dinner will be held at the Gallery Restaurant on Saturday, April 25th.
Donations – Chairman Simko asked that Assistant Chief Palmer see if any donations were made in memory of Andy Pine. Mrs. Pine would like to send acknowledgements.
Chiefs Desk – Rich Klotzbier has acquired a desk for the Chief office
Computer Purchases/Donations – Assistant Chief Palmer mentioned that Rich Klotzbier wants to review the computer purchases and donations made. He will do this at the next meeting.
Meetings – Upcoming meetings for the budget process, April 14th regular council meeting where the budget will be presented, deliberated and adopted. April 27th 7 p.m. at the High School to send the adopted Council budget to referendum. May 5th Referendum East Hampton High School 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Purchases –
Description Amount Account Number Vendor
Gear Bags $500 01220221-5690 Galls
Oxygen bottle/ $600 01220221-5690 Galls
Supplies
Disinfectant Sprays $ 16 01220221-5690 Galls
Bio Cleaner $ 50 01220221-5690 Galls
Elbow Swivel $500 01220221-5690 Shipman’s
Safety Vest $400 01220221-5690 Shipman’s
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 in favor.
Engine 2 – Assistant Chief Palmer reported that Chief Stickler stated that the other 4 tires will need to be replaced on this engine before winter. Discussion will be postponed until the May meeting.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Matthew Walton to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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