BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 17, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Richard Dufour, Dean Michelson and Leroy Goff
Absent: Richard Brown
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Deputy Chief Ken McGahee, Tom Strickland, Mike Kudrak, Charles Spakowski, Hunt Voelker, Mike Rich ,Charles Spakowski and Lou Harris.
Chairman Simko called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 September Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0.
- 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:
- Hydrant System Status: Chief Owen stated that the hydrant on the corner has been fixed but there is another hole in the system.
- FEMA Grant -Status: Chairman Simko stated that the grant was not submitted.
- Company #2 Generator Status: Chairman Simko stated that the generator is at Company 2. Chief Owen stated that they will be working on the generator system and it should be up and running by next Tuesday evening. A brief discussion followed.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chairman Simko spoke to Frank Grzyb today and the contract and building permits have been signed and the contractor should be able to start work tomorrow. A brief discussion followed.
- 999 Foundation Grant -camera: Chairman Simko stated that after looking over more information regarding the foundation, they are more of a fundraising organization vs. a grant awarding organization.
- Furnaces; Chairman Simko stated that according to Frank Grzyb there nothing wrong with the furnances.
- Recorder for Meetings: The Commissioners has asked the Chief order a new recorder
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchase of a new recorder. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
- Radio status – Town Council and Board of Finance: Chairman Simko said that after the meeting tonight with the Board of Finance, $209,000 was approved for the purchase of radios for the town. A discussion followed.
- Company #2 Hydraulic Rams (Capital ($10,000): Chief Owen stated he is working on this.
- Ramps at 3 Firehouses: Chairman Simko stated that the ramp at Company #3 has been patched. Chairman Simko stated that during the last rainstorm he was at Company #2 and he will see who he needs to contact to get the catch basin cleaned out. Company #1 ramp should be put into capital budget request for reconstructing the ramps and walls.
- Exhaust System Company #2 (Capital $10,000) Chief Owen stated that Dan Burdick is in contact with a few companies and is waiting to here back.
- Fuel Management System - Status: Chairman Simko stated that the system is up and asked if there have been any issues. The Chiefs stated that there have been a few issues but nothing major.
- Commissioner’s re-appointment – Chairman Simko stated that the appointments for Richard Brown and Dean Michelson are coming up.
New Business:
- Ambulance -gator – Chief Owen stated that at this time he is waiting for more information from the Ambulance Association.
- Disposal of old radios – Chief Owen stated that he was told that the radios will either go to Mike Scranton or the radio installer.
- Other Concerns: None
- Approval of Purchases-
Description Amount Account Vendor
Monitor $1550 01220221-5430 TBD
Generator Convertor $4350 01220221-5658 TBD
Tires/Rims for Ladder Truck $8500 01220221-5438 TBD
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Leroy Goff to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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