BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 14, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Dean Michelson and Richard Brown
Absent: Leroy Goff and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier, Charles Spakowski, Andrew Strickland, Joe Guest, Lou Harris, Tom Strickland.
Chairman Simko called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
- Approval of Minutes: Tabled to Next Meeting
- Communications: Chairman Simko stated that he has received a letter with regard to the donation of the Gator from the Ambulance Association.
Letter from CCM Legislative Committee to inform towns and municipalities of a possible bill to provide tax relief to those who have ponds in order to install dry hydrants
Thank you from the Town of Portland for the donation of time and use of trailer during the fundraiser for a Portland family.
Dean Michelson conveyed thanks to the Fire Police from Tom Breen who will be sending a letter of thanks to the Commissioners.
- 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: Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated that there is nothing new to report. The system still has a leak.
- Cone Replacement: Chief Owen stated that the cones have been ordered and were just delivered.
- Company #2 Generator Status: Company #2’s generator is up and running. Chief Owen stated that the new generator for Company #3 will be delivered by Christmas. A brief discussion followed.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chairman Owen stated that the work is being done at this time. A brief discussion followed.
- Furnaces: Chairman Simko stated there is nothing new to report.
- Recorder for Meetings: Chief Owen ordered the recorder and it has been delivered..
- Radio status – Town Council and Board of Finance: Chairman Simko stated the money has been approved. The Finance Director said the next step is to have the contractor sign papers and have the Town Attorney look over the contract. It then goes back to the Town Council for approval.
- Company #2 Hydraulic Rams (Capital ($10,000): Chief Owen stated he is working on this.
- Ramps at 3 Firehouses: Chairman Simko stated that the ramps should be brought up as a capital items for the upcoming year.
- Exhaust System Company #2 (Capital $10,000) Chief Owen stated that Dan Burdick is in contact with a few companies and is waiting to hear back.
- Fuel Management System - Status: Chief Stated that it is working fine.
New Business:
- By-Laws – Chief Owen stated that the members are working on setting up a meeting to review the by-laws.
- Other Concerns:
2012-2013 Capital Items- Chairman Simko stated that he would like to start working on this in the upcoming weeks and he would like people to start thinking of possible requests. Chief Owen mentioned that two items he would like to see in the Capital Budget are Tele Lights $4,500 and Airbag System for $11,000
Description Amount Account Vendor
Chainsaw $75 01220221-5658 TBD
Hand Lines (safety netting) $700 01220221-5438 TBD
Stokes Basket $300 01220221-5658 TBD
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to amend the motion to include the stokes basket with the purchases. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:36 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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