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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 11, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Richard Dufour, Dean Michelson, Richard Brown
Absent: Leroy Goff
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Martin Swan, Deputy Chief Ken McGahee, Fire Marshal Klotzbier, Mike Kudrak, Andrew Strickland, Lou Harris, Charles Spakowski, Jerry Cloutier and Hunt Voelker.
Chairman 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 Brown to accept the minutes of the June Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0.
- Communications: Chairman Simko received the bid documents from the town for the generator and the lowest bidder is Higgins Electric of East Hampton.
- 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:
- Company #2 Generator status: Chief Owen stated that he spoke with Frank Grzyb today and it should be ordered and installed in 14 days.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chief Owen stated that he spoke with Frank Grzyb today and it should started within 10 days.
- Company #2 Tree Removal Status: Dean Michelson stated that he removed the tree and suggested that before the generator is installed down there that the trees need to be removed. A brief discussion followed.
- 2010 -2011 Operations Budget Status: Chief Owen stated that the after all the bills are submitted that bottom line should be close.
- 2010 -2011 Capital Budget status: Chairman Simko reviewed that status of the Capital Budget. A brief discussion followed.
- Lock Box Status: Chief Owen stated that he is waiting to hear back from Frank Grzyb.
- Hydrant and Pump system status: Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated it is back up and running.
- New Locks and Keys Status: Chief Owen stated that the new locks are installed and keys are being handed out.
- SB 1099 Status: Chairman Simko stated that after reviewing the law it pertains to responders. Chief Owen asked for a ruling from the Town Attorney before changing the directive that currently exists.
- Training Mileage: Chairman Simko received a mileage form from personnel and will be asking during the meeting with the Town Manager how to proceed. Chief Owen would like a ruling from the town hall on how to proceed.
- Deputy Fire Marshal Recommendation; Chairman Simko spoke with Personnel Department and it will run 10 days internal and additional time externally. Assistant Chief Swan suggested that if any courses arise for this that they be posted at the fire house incase anyone of the membership would like to attend.
New Business:
- Maintenance of grounds and firehouses: Chairman Simko stated that he feels that the grounds around Company 2 are a mess and he doesn’t feel that the members should be maintaining the grounds at Company #1. During a meeting with the Town Manager tomorrow he will be bringing this up since every agency has someone taking care of the buildings. Assistant Chief Marty Swan stated that some of this is pride in the department. A brief discussion followed.
- 2011-2012 Operation Budget: Chairman Simko stated the budgets is $231,700 the same as last fiscal year.
- 2011-2012 Capital Budget: Chairman Simko reviewed the 2011-12 Capital budget with the Commission. Chairman Simko ask that the Chiefs work on getting the exhaust system up and running. A brief discussion followed.
- Bonding (Tanker/Other): Chairman Simko asked the Finance Director if the town will be bonding for vehicles or other items. The finance director stated that they will be doing a short bond before December. Chief Owen asked that after a recent incident during a fire scene, the radios should be upgraded sooner rather than later and stated that before the town bonds that he will check with Scranton Communications to get a price. Jerry Cloutier stated that during a recent fire the command and the interior members could not communicate with each other. A discussion followed.
- Other Items: Chairman Simko stated that at this point that Awards Program is doing well. Chairman Simko stated that he also received a call from a member regarding the awards program and the member was told that see the Capitan and then the Chiefs.
999 Foundation Grant – Chief Owen stated that he is looking at the grant and will be looking for Thermal Imaging Cameras. Richard Brown asked if a second grant for a Gator would be warranted. Chief Owen stated that this time he believes that the thermal imaging camera would be the priority at this time.
- Approval of Purchases- None
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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