BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 8, 2009
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown and Richard Dufour
Absent: Dean Michelson
Others Present: Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Marty Swan, Rich Klotzbier, Jason Swan, Tim Sullivan (American Fund), Hunt Voelker, Phil Visintainer
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 Matthew Walton and seconded by Richard Dufour to accept the minutes of the May Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Communications: Chairman Simko received at letter from Marty Swan stating that he does not wish to be recertified as a Fire Marshal once his term is up.
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.
American Fund – Tim Sullivan of American Fund gave a presentation to the Board of Fire Commissioners concerning the Awards Program funds. A discussion was held concerning the revaluation of the account and the payouts.
Old Business:
Budget – Chairman Simko asked how the department stands currently. Assistant Chief Palmer stated that at this time the department is over but needed purchases can be made. Assistant Chief Palmer will be meeting with the Finance Director tomorrow to continue working on the 2009-2010 budget and the finance department is considering taking the department’s money out of contingency and moving it into the line items. Chairman Simko asked if rules will be written for when to take from general fund vs. capital. Assistant Chief Palmer said at this point Jeff Jyllka is working on new explanations of what is a capital purchase with depreciation and what is a standard purchase that won’t need to be considered for depreciation.
Chiefs Vehicle –Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the vehicle is here and the lights and radios are being installed.
FEMA – Chairman Simko stated that the grant has been submitted and thanked Kim Fontaine who is a grants writer for the State of Connecticut for all her hard work. Chairman Simko said that he has asked Kim for her assistance with the next round of FEMA grants coming out this summer, which it has to do with fire house renovations
R1 Supplement – Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the R-1 Supplement has been held up at Middlesex Hospital.
Award Program- Chairman Simko has asked that the awards status sheets be put out on a more timely basis.
Computer Equipment – Rich Klotzbier stated that about $5,000 worth of computer equipment has been donated to the department. Two projectors have also been purchased. A letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners thanking the donor will be written.
Repairs – Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the repairs to Tanker 2-12 and Ladder 1-12 have been completed.
New Business:
Company #1 & #2 Fund Balances – Chairman Simko stated that Ted Hintz contacted him and stated that a form 990N needs to be filled out.
2009-2010 Budget –Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the Chief would like to purchase a UPS Scale for sending out the gear for cleaning to Trilex, a new Trilex contract and a phone contract with ATT. Also the motor on the rescue boat will need to be replaced and a used motor is quoted at $1,500.
Next FEMA Grant - preliminary work need to be done to prepare for the next grant. The outside of Company #1 needs to be looked at and a solution to the problem needs to be explored.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Mattie Walton to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of a personnel issue. Vote 4-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Rich Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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