BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 12, 2011
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Dean Michelson, Richard Brown, Leroy Goff and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier, Charles Spakowski, Ken Royce, Dan Burdick, Marty Swan, Joe Guest and Lou Harris.
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 Leroy Goff to accept the minutes of the October Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 3-0 2 abstention.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to accept the minutes of the November Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 3-0 2 abstention.
- 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: Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated that the leak has been fixed and there has been some adjustments to avoid creating anymore leaks.
- 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
- Company # 3 Generator Status Chief Owen stated that this should be up and running the end of January.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chairman Simko stated that the roof has been fixed, but the lights have not been replaced and the black mold has not been taken care of in the ladies room.
- Radio status – Town Council and Board of Finance: Chairman Simko stated that the contract has been signed and a purchase order has been established. Work will begin shortly.
- Company #2 Hydraulic Rams (Capital ($10,000): Chief Owen stated he is working on this.
- Ramps at 3 Firehouses: Chairman Simko stated this will be discussed under capital.
- Exhaust System Company #2 (Capital $10,000) Chairman Simko stated this will be discussed under capital.
- Fuel Management System - Status: Chief Stated that it is working fine.
- Gator/Ambulance – Chairman Simko read a letter that the Commissioners sent to the Ambulance Association thanking them for their consideration. A brief discussion was held.
- Old ATV – Chairman Simko stated that he spoke to Charlie Gotta who originally donated the ATV who said to dispose of it at the departments will. Chief Owen stated he will take care of disposal.
New Business:
- Meeting Days – Chairman Simko stated that the meeting dates will be posted on the board downstairs and with the town.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Dean Michelson to accept the 2012 meeting dates as presented. Vote 5-0.
- By-Laws – Chairman Simko stated no new changes.
- Capital Items –Chairman Simko stated he and Chief Owen met and discussed requests for the upcoming budget year. Chairman Simko reviewed the requestes that were discussed including turn out gear, air system and air bottles, vehicle repair sinking fund and kitchen upgrades.
- Election Results - Chairman Simko stated that at the department annual meeting the department officers remain the same.
- Disposal of old radios - Chairman Simko stated that all radios will go to Mike Scranton and he will make the determination as to what happens to them..
- Approval Fire Lanes Fire Marshal Klotzbier stated that he needs approval from the Board of Fire Commissioners for a fire lane in front of Stop and Shop
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the fire lane in front of Stop and Shop. Vote 5-0.
2012-2013 Budget - Chairman Simko reviewed the departmental budget that he and Chief Owen discussed with Commissioners.
LOOS Pond was discussed - It is time that the town look seriously into rebuilding the dam at Company #3 fire house. This is a major water source for that end of town and without the dam there is not enough water stored in the pond.
Description Amount Account Vendor
Snow blower $1500 01220221- Gano’s
8 Helmets $2600 01220221- TBD
2 Flood Lights $1500 01220221- TBD
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour adjourn the regular meeting at 8:17 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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