BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 9, 2012
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Leroy Goff, Richard Brown, Dean Michelson and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Fire Marshal Richard Klotzbier, Rev. Rod Rinell, Hunt Voelker, Phil Visintainer.
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 Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the amended March 12, 2012 meeting minutes. Vote 3-0 with 2 abstentions. The amended adjournment is to read as follows:
Original Version : A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
Amended Version: A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Vote 3-0 all in favor.
- Communications: None
- Public Remarks: Charles Spakowski would like to know why the hold harmless from the town attorney is taking so long.
Mike Rich asked what the outcome from the last meeting when Town Council Chair Sue Weintraub looked at the kitchen. Richard Dufour stated that following the Town Council meeting an article appeared in the River East.
- ACG Presentation – Rick Stansfield from ACG made his yearly presentation on the Awards Program and the statements will be going out this week.
- 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:
- New Engine Status: Richard Dufour stated that the Chief did receive specifications from Shipman’s and it will be reviewed by the officers and then forwarded on to the town.
- Company #3 Generator Status: Richard Dufour stated that this is in Frank Grzyb hands since the installation portion needs to go out to bid.
- Radio Upgrade Status – Chairman Simko stated that the tower work is done and he will talk to the Chief with regard to the programming of the radios.
- CPR Class Status- Deputy Chief McGahee stated that Chief Owen and Assistant Chief Swan are working on this.
- Bylaws-Mike Rich stated that they have been meeting on a regular basis.
- Hydrant Status –Fire Marshal Klotzbier gave an update on the hydrant system. The system is still leaking and not in automatic mode. The pressure may have to be reduced.
- Town Council Presentation – Chairman Simko stated the he received good reports back from the presentation and thanked those that helped.
- Budget Status – Chairman Simko stated that he will talk to the Finance Director regarding the budget status.
New Business:
Loos Pond- Rev Rod Rinell spoke regarding restoring Loos Pond dam. Chairman Simko suggested contacting the Army Core of Engineering. Deputy Chief McGahee suggested that DEP be contacted to work on a handful of hydrants which would include Loos Pond. A discussion was held
- Approval of Purchases- None.
A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Rich Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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