BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 13, 2012
MINUTES
Present: Richard Brown, Leroy Goff and Richard Dufour
Absent: Chairman David Simko and Dean Michelson
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Charles Spakowski, Fire Marshal Richard Klotzbier, Mike Rich, Dan Burdick, Jason Swan and Lou Harris.
Acting Chairman Dufour called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 January Regular meeting minutes as presented. Vote 3-0
- Communications: None
- Public Remarks: Dan Burdick brought to the Commissioners the concern from the Executive Board of background checks. At this point and time background checks are limited and there are no procedures of how to handle background checks. Dan asked that the Commissioners find out how to handle these situations and how to possibly get an expanded check on members and then how to proceed with possible findings. Chief Owen stated that he will asked how other departments handle this concern and get back the Commission.
- 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 system is still on a manual system and gave a update to the Commission.
- Status of New Radios: Chief Owen reported that the antenna and repeaters are going on the tower and everything should be installed in the vehicles by end of March and should be up and running by April.
- Awards Program Status: Chief Owen stated that the final numbers have been sent to Chairman Simko.
- New Engine Status: Chief Owen stated that he is waiting to hear back from a few companies.
- Budget Status Chief Owen stated he is working with the Finance Director to work on narratives.
- Bylaw- Dan Burdick stated that there is nothing new to report.
New Business:
- Company 3 Generator: Chief Owen stated he will contact Frank Grzyb on this topic
- CPR Classes and Training on Defibrillators –Acting Chairman Dufour stated that this is a concern that the membership needs to be trained on the equipment available. Chief Owen stated that he will discuss this with the officers.
- Filling Officer Positions –None
- Other Concern –Acting Chairman Dufour stated that after talking to Chairman Simko it was suggested that the Commission and the department look into a tracking system for membership on scene.
- Hurst Tool Testing – Chief Owen stated that during yearly testing the 12yr old hurst tool from Engine 2 was deemed unfixable due to the age and lack of part available to fix the item. Chief Owen stated that this is a front line piece and without it there is no backup piece and it will take 6 to 8 weeks to get once ordered. The Commission will send a letter asking for the appropriation of $5,600.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchase of a replacement Hurst tool. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Brown adjourn the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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