BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 13, 2009
MINUTES
Present: Matthew Walton, Dr. Richard Brown, Dean Michelson and Richard Dufour
Absent: Chairman David Simko
Others Present: Assistant Chief Steve Palmer, Deputy Chief Greg Voelker, John Basso, Joe Guest, Hunt Voelker, Martin Voelker and Phil Visintainer
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 Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to accept the minutes of the June Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Communications: Matthew Walton received at letter from Joe Courtney in support of our FEMA grant for the communication package.
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:
Budget – Assistant Chief Palmer spoke to the Town Manager two weeks ago and was told after the Town Manager spoke to the Finance Director a meeting would be set up to discuss the budget..
Chiefs Vehicle –Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the vehicle is in service and present the Commissioners with the proposed graphics.
FEMA – Richard Brown said in the July 12th Hartford Courant there was an article with regard to the FEMA grants. He stated he will look further into the matter.
R1 Supplement – Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the R-1 Supplement has been completed and letters have been received from the Jeff O’Keefe and Matt Reimondo and will be sent to OEMS this week.
Repairs – Assistant Chief Palmer stated that the Engine 1-12 is out for repairs and Ladder 1-12 will be first response.
New Business:
Engine 2-12 – Assistant Chief Palmer stated Chief Stickler would like the possibility of leasing a fire truck short term versus borrowing a vehicle from another town while decisions are made for Engine 2-12. Deputy Chief Voelker stated that Rescue 2-12 could be completed with a week or two to make it serviceable, but not where they would like it to be. Matthew Walton stated that no matter what path we decide to go down, Rescue 2-12 should be completed and in service. Deputy Chief Voelker stated that at this time whether the damaged truck be repaired or totaled it will probably be a year before the vehicle either be repaired or new truck be ordered. A discussion followed. Matthew Walton stated that he has requested the accident report from the East Hampton Police Department and
a copy of the tape from KX. Marty Voelker also wanted to make sure that the equipment on the Engine will also be covered if damaged.
Marty Voelker will call Pierce tomorrow to see when a factory representative can come out and assess the vehicle and get a timeframe.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to approve purchases not to exceed $1,200 for the drawer and other materials to make Rescue 2-12 ready for service. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Truck Maintenance –Assistant Chief Palmer stated that due to Engine 3 becoming a front line piece, extra preventive maintenance will be done as soon as possible. The Chief would like to have the brakes inspected, replace hold downs, senders, pump maintenance, service transfer case, inspect exhaust, etc. Dean Michelson asked if any periodic maintenance was done on the vehicle. Assistant Chief Palmer stated that at a First Line safety check done in the spring the truck passed but now that the vehicle is going to be a front line vehicle both the Chief and the Engineer would like these points double checked and assessed or replaced.
VFIS – Assistant Chief Palmer mentioned that Chief Stickler in the process of talking to Jeff from VFIS to set up an emergency operations class and he will also be talking to the insurance company to find a course.
Purchases-
Description Account Number Amount Vendor
New Uniforms 01220221-5652 $600.00 Capitol Uniforms
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:25p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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