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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Leroy Goff, Richard Dufour, Dean Michelson, Richard Brown
Absent: Chairman David Simko
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Deputy, Matthew Walton (BOF), Ken Royce, Lou Harris, Charles Spakowski, Mike Rich, Jerry Cloutier and Hunt Voelker
Richard Dufour 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 Dean Michelson to accept the minutes of the March Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0 approve.
- ACG Presentation: Postponed until a later meeting.
- Communications: None
- Public Remarks: None
- Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier’s Report: The Fire Marshal’s report is attached and made part of these minutes.
- Fire Chief Paul Owen’s Report: The Chief’s report is attached and made part of these minutes.
Old Business:
- 2011-2012 Budget Concerns – Rich Dufour asked if the Chief attended the budget meeting.
- 2010-2011 Budget Status: Chief Owen reviewed the current year budget and at this time there doesn’t seem to be any problems.
- Remaining Capital Money – Chairman Simko reviewed the remaining money with Rich Dufour and asked for the Chief’s update. The Chief stated that items are on order for the technology update line and once lights are ordered the pickup truck line will be
- Purchase of 8 Sets of Personal Gear – Chief Owen stated that the gear have been purchased and are here.
- Purchases of Hoods and Gloves – Chief Owen stated that the hoods and gloves have been purchased and are here.
- Purchase of Running boards – The running boards have been ordered and are installed.
- Repair of Thermal Imaging Camera – Chief Owen stated that the cameras have been sent out, and are on the truck at Co#2.
- Tax Abatement status – Chairman Simko has worked with the Tax Collector to finalize this.
- Lock Box Status – Chief Owen reviewed the key protocol with the Commissioners. Basically a lockbox with a key is installed on the Engine and KX has control over the release of the key. Once toned the officer requesting the key is logged for removal and replacement
- Physicals - Chief Owen stated paperwork has been turned in and they will begin Monday.
- Rescue #2 status - Chief Owen is getting a list from the Captain and it will be going out to get all final details completed to put it in service.
- Generator for Company #2 - Chairman Simko is working on this with Frank Grzyb.
- Status of Hydrants – Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated there are no new updates as the system leak issue and burned out pony pump has not been addressed by the town.
New Business:
- Repairs to Fire Prevention Trailer – Fire Marshal Klotzbier reviewed the repairs necessary for the trailer. A quote of roughly $8,300. Chairman Simko suggested that this item come out of the Capital Vehicle Repair Account.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Leroy Goff to repair the fire prevention trailer from the Capital Vehicle Repair Account. Vote 4-0 approved
- High Band Radios- (OSHA Requirement) – Chief Owen discussed that this is an FCC requirements. At this time the department is requesting money from a grant. If the grant is not received then a special appropriation will be necessary from the Board of Finance. A discussion followed. Richard Brown moved to table this discussion until next months meeting.
- FEMA Grant: Richard Dufour stated that at this time the department is still in contention for the grant.
- Start thinking about 2011 Grant - Richard Dufour mentioned that new grants will start becoming available in May. This would be a good time to start looking for a new vehicle. Chief Owen stated that after an officers meeting yesterday it looks like a ladder and an engine are needed first. A discussion followed.
- Other Concerns: Chief Owen stated that he has a quote for the quad for roughly $2,272. This quote is considerably cheaper that the last quote received. Richard Dufour asked that this item be tabled to the next meeting.
- Marker Plates – Dean Michelson asked if the marker plates are still being used. Chief Owen stated that the plates will be ordered soon. .Dan Burdick stated that when a member leaves plates are received back.
- Employee Handbook - The town will be handing out employee handbook to all employees and volunteers.
- Approval of Purchases- None at this time.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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