BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
September 12, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Richard Dufour, Dean Michelson and Richard Brown
Absent: Leroy Goff
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier, Lou Harris, Mike Rich ,Charles Spakowski, Dan Burdick.
Chairman Simko called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 August Annual & Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0.
- Communications: Chairman Simko stated that they would be brought up under other concerns.
- 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:
- Hydrant System Status: Chairman Simko stated that it is his understanding that the pony pump is off and there is still a leak and no one has shown up to investigate it. Chief Owen stated that it is an issue but we are a tanker response town and we don’t depend on it. A brief discussion was held.
- R1 Renewal: Chief Owen stated that the R-1 renewal certificate is in hand and posted at both firehouses.
- Company #2 Generator Status: Chairman Simko spoke to John Higgins who said the transfer switch came in and they will start working on it. Also the generator is still three weeks out. Chairman Simko also spoke to John with regard to the generator at Company #3. A brief discussion was held.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chairman Simko reviewed the bid specifications with the Commissioners. The winning bid was from Steven Waite from TL Builders. Chief Owen spoke to Frank Grzyb today.he hopes to have the job started by the end of this week. A brief discussion was held.
- Company #2 Tree removal status: Nothing new to report.
- Lock Box Status; Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated that they are all installed. Chief Owen explained how the process works.
- Training Mileage: Nothing new to report.
- 999 Foundation Grant: Chairman Simko stated that the grant has been submitted for approximately $19,000. Two infared imaging cameras are being requested.
- Furnance Status: Chairman Simko stated that he spoke to Frank Grzyb who stated that there was nothing wrong with the furnance
- Recorder for Meetings: Nothing new to report.
- Radio list with new prices: Chairman Simko stated that Mike Scranton assisted with putting the $122,000 quote together of what the department needs. The fire department is on the Council agenda tomorrow night to discuss this item. A brief discussion was held.
- Company #2 Excuse slips: Chief Owen stated that this has been taken care of.
- Company #2 Jaws of Life : Chief Owen stated that he will take care of this at the next officers meeting
- Fuel Management System: Chief Owen stated that the system will go into effect by September 26th . A discussion was held.
- Ramps at 3 Firehouses: Chairman Simko will be address at next meeting
New Business:
- Storm report – Chief Owen stated that everything went well and the only thing that seems to be missing is the cones and that we could have used more generators and pumps to assist with post storm clean ups. Chief Owen stated that he thanked the membership for all of their efforts during the storm. Fire Marshal Klotzbier reported on the Emergency Management Operations. Mike Rich mentioned that they not only lost the cones in the last storm but from previous storms. Chief Owen stated that he will be going to Emergency Management to seek replacement of the cones. A discussion was held. Dan Burdick stated that the only concern he had was the normal department phone line was dedicated to the EOC and he feels that the EOC should have an additional line.
- FEMA Grant – Chairman Simko stated that this will be open until the 16th of September and stated that he gave Kim Fontaine the information and told her to run with it.
- Other Concerns:
Insurance – Chairman Simko spoke to Lisa Seymour regarding beneficiary form. Chief Owen stated that this information is already in the files.
- Approval of Purchases- None
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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