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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 14, 2010
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Dr. Richard Brown, Dean Michelson, Richard Dufour and Leroy Goff
Others Present: Chief Stephen Palmer, Matthew Walton (BOF), Rich Klotzbier, Charles Spakowski.
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 LeRoy Goff to accept the minutes of the May Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0.
- 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 Stephen Palmer’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of
these minutes.
- Deputy Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier - Rich Klotzbier gave a update on the use of the education trailer and thanked junior firefighters Donovan Antalik and Tristan S for their assistance during the Boy Scout weekend.
Old Business:
- Vehicle Storage - A brief discussion was held with regard to the storage of the boat and education trailer. Chairman Simko also discussed the older vehicles to be disposed of going out to bid.
- Fire Boat–Chairman Simko asked what the status on the boat was. Chief Palmer reported that the motor was purchased and the boat is in the water
- Beneficiary Forms –Chairman Simko stated that we have received quite a few forms back and forms will be sent to those who haven’t sent one back .
- Pickup Truck– Chairman Simko asked the status of the truck. Chief Palmer and Rich Klotzbier reported that at this point the state bid is on hold but will keep watching. Dean Michelson suggested the possibility of ordering with another department who has been approved to purchase a vehicle in order to get the best price. Chief Palmer stated that when the state bid is re-opened he will sit down with the specifications to get what is best for the department
- Grants – Chairman Simko that he had the radio grant for the Commissioners review. Chairman Simko stated that Rich Dufour rewrote the narravitive to include current information pertaining to the department. A letter will be sent to State Senators and Representatives that will plead our case for this grant. Matthew Walton suggested that if the grant doesn’t get awarded this time the Commission may want to go to the Town Manager and ask for a grant writers assistance.
- Budget – Chairman Simko stated that the latest budget printout shows that there are still monies remaining. Chief Palmer said that he will be reviewing the budget this week. Chief Palmer has received requestes from the Company 1, 2 and the Fire Police. A discussion was held.
- Rescue 2-12 – Chairman Simko asked for an update. Hunt Voelker said the shelf had been done and the refrigerator installed.
New Business:
- Cranberry Bog/Smith St Pump Testing– Chairman Simko asked if the dry hydrant at Cranberry Bog had been tested. If not that it go on the list soon. This way if there is a problem it can be taken care of since the permits have been obtained
- Engine 2 – Chief Palmer stated that the Engine will be going to First Line to have it gone over for any safety issues. An engine oil sample will go out to see if there is any accident related issues
- Freedom of Information Meeting- Richard Brown reported that at the meeting he found that when entering Executive Session it needs to be more specific.
- Drivers License – LeRoy Goff inquired about the driver licenses. Chief Palmer stated that the qualifications and labeling had changed. An inspector will be coming in to the department to test the membership to enable them to drive the trucks.
- Physicals – LeRoy Goff inquired about the physicals and that some of the membership is not happy. Chief Palmer stated that he is already looking into getting prices for next year.with another vendor.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:00p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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