BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2012
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Dean Michelson, Richard Brown, Leroy Goff and Richard Dufour
Absent: Chairman David Simko
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Charles Spakowski, Mike Rich, Dan Burdick, Joe Guest and Lou Harris.
Acting Chairman Dufour 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 Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to accept the minutes of the December Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 4-0
- Communications: None
- Public Remarks: Assistant Chief Swan stated that he has concerns that Company #3 becoming a storage unit without the knowledge of the department. Chief Owen stated that no one approached him to ask to store anything.
- 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: Joe Guest stated that this is still being worked on.
- Company #2 Generator Status: Chief Owen reported Company #2’s generator is completed.
- Company #2 Roof Status: Chief Owen reported that it has been completed with minor lighting issues and he is working with Frank Grzyb on this matter.
- Radio status: Chief Owen stated that equipment is on order.
- Company #2 Hydraulic Rams (Capital ($10,000): Chief Owen stated he has ordered and should be here in 4-6 weeks
- Exhaust System Company #2 (Capital $10,000) Chief Owen still looking for more money for this year to complete the required changes.
- Fuel Management System - Status: Chief Stated that it is working fine.
- Old ATV – Chief Owen stated that they are working on disposing of the ATV.
- Bylaw- Chief Owen stated that there is nothing new to report.
New Business:
- Awards Program and Tax Abatement– Chairman Simko is working on the spreadsheets for ACG and Chief Owen stated that he has posted as of January 8, 2012
- Approval of Capital Items and Line Item Budget –Acting Chairman Dufour stated there needs to be a motion to approve the addition of the infared camera to the capital budget and approve the line item budget.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to accept the addition of the $45,000 infrared camera to the capital budget and approve $2,000 for mileage reimbursement. Vote 4-0.
- New Engine- Chief Owen stated he is pulling together information and specifications.
- Other Concerns:
Acting Chairman Dufour stated that there are two budget meetings coming in January one for the operating and one for capital
Description Amount Account Vendor
Printer/Fax $1500 01220221-5690 Flo-Tech
Gloves $300 01220221-5659 TBD
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour adjourn the regular meeting at 7:22 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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