BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 8, 2010
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Dean Michelson, Dr. Richard Brown and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Chief Stephen Palmer, Phil Visintainer, Rich Klotzbier, Marty Voelker 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 Richard Dufour to accept the minutes of the January Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Communications: Chairman Simko gave Richard Dufour his reappointment letter to the Board of Fire Commissioners from the Town Council.
Public Remarks: None.
Fire Marshal Phil Visintainer’s Report: The Fire Marshal’s report is attached and made part of these minutes.
Fire Chief Stephen Palmer’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of
these minutes.
Old Business:
Vehicles–Chairman Simko stated he has not heard anything on the three vehicles.to be disposed of.
Engine 2-12 –Marty Voelker stated at this time there are no open issues and at this time the company is making a push for painting the truck. The company would like for a representative from the town to review the truck before it comes back to Connecticut. The only question is who will pay for a representative to go. Chairman Simko stated he would look into this. The truck is scheduled to be completed by the end of March. A discussion followed
New Building for Company 2 – Chairman Simko stated that he believes that the Commissioners and the department should get going on the planning of a possible new Company 2 building. Chairman Simko has obtained the map of the property and thinks that a formal letter be addressed to the Town Manager and Town Council from the Commissioners stating the desire to put a fire house on a portion of the land purchased by the town on Middle Haddam Road. A discussion followed.
Awards Program – Chairman Simko stated asked the Commissioners and the Chief for clarification on the awards program wording. A discussion followed. 55 people will be getting the tax abatement and 27 will be getting the awards program. Chairman Simko will be sending out new beneficiary forms to everyone.
Commissioner Tapes – Chairman Simko stated he sent a form to the state asking to destroy all the tapes older than six months.
Budget – Chairman Simko inquired if the budget was entered. Chief Palmer stated that the budget had been entered with a few modifications.
Quad – Chief Palmer stated the quad will be going to New England Cycle so they can give an estimate on the work needing to be done.
Trays – Dean Michelson inquired on the status of the trays for the Rescue at Company 2. Dean stated that he feels that the members have done a great job working on the priorities and he feels the Commissioners need to approve the labor for the trays to ease the burden on the membership
New Business:
Engineers Report – Chief Palmer reviewed the Dan Burdicks’ Engineers report with the Commissioners .Rescue 1-12 – Make up air compressor not working, Marine 1 – an engine and new trailer is being looked into; Tanker 3-12 -water tank and oil leak which is being monitored; Forestry Tanker 2-12 – Need to replace fire pump.
AED’s – Chief Palmer stated that the AED’s are in and will be training the members
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:28 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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