BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 14, 2012
MINUTES
Present: Chairman David Simko, Leroy Goff, Richard Brown, Dean Michelson and Richard Dufour
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Fire Chief Marty Swan, Deputy Chief Ken McGahee, Fire Marshal Richard Klotzbier, Lou Harris, Mike Rich, Charles Spakowski, Shane Owen, Jason Swan, Dan Burdick, Rob Rainville, Andrew Strickland and Hunt Voelker.
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 Dean Michelson to approve the April regular meeting minutes. Vote 5-0 in favor.
- Communications: Richard Brown brought up the letter to the Town Manager and Town
Council.
Marty Swan stated to due to the shortage of manpower at during the day he suggested that the Commission talk with the public works director regarding having the public works staff
drive trucks during the day with the understanding that the personnel go to the call and then return to work. A brief discussion followed.
Marty Swan also asked that the Commission please be careful with who obtain blue books because membership information was obtained.
Marty mentioned that as safety officer of the department he made a list of what safety issues are at all three companies. A discussion followed.
- 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:
- Hold Harmless Agreement – Chairman Simko stated that the agreement has been signed and delivered and the only that is being asked is that Mr. Amato be contacted two days prior to any training.
- New Engine Committee –Chairman Simko stated that after speaking to Jeff Jyllka it was recommended that an engine committee be put together to develop specifications. The specifications will then go out to bid with a 90-120 hold on the price and then go back to the Finance Committee and the Town Council.
- Company #3 Generator status – Assistant Chief Swan stated that the generator and the installation are going out to bid this week.
- New Radio Status- Chairman Simko spoke to Mike Scranton and the public works and police department radios are done and they are still working on the programming of the fire departments radios.
- Water Source status-Deputy Chief McGahee stated there is nothing new to report and before he can proceed there needs to be a plan in place. Chairman Simko asked that Ken stay on top of this.
- CPR Class status –Assistant Chief Swan stated that he only got a handful of cards back and next month is the defibulator training.
- Bylaw status – Chief Owen stated that this is still being worked on.
- Hydrant System Status – Fire Marshal Klotzbier reported that the annual testing was done and gave a brief report of the findings.
- 2011/2012 Budget Status – Chairman Simko stated that there is $21,000 still left in the budget until June 30th.
New Business:
- 2012 AFG workshops and Grant Application– Chairman Simko received notification that the grant process is opening up in June of this year. The application window is June through August and the last seminar date is June 15th. Chairman Simko is looking for suggestions on what the department will be looking for ex: vehicle, gear, camera, etc.
- Other Concerns:
Chairman Simko asked that the ATV be removed from Company #2 as soon as possible. Chairman Simko stated that he will check with the Acting Town Manager what is the proper way to dispose of this item.
Assistant Chief Swan asked if the Commission knew where the budget cuts were going to be before it goes back to referendum in June.
Description Amount Code Vendor
10 Pagers for Juniors $400 01220221-5654 Scranton Communications
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Coveralls /Helmets/ $7,400 Capital Budget To Be Determined
Gloves $1,100 01220221- To Be Determined
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Encoder $400 01220221-5654 Scranton
Communications
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Brown to approve $2,000 for the purchase of an explosion proof cabinet, tiles, drip pans other concerns as presented for taking care of safety concerns in the department. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Chief Owen presented a contract for Inspection of Extinguishers for Roybal & Sons and will train the membership on recharging the water extinguishers. Chairman Simko asked that one or two more quotes be obtained. The commission asked that they be asked to quote for emergency lighting too.
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Leroy Goff to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:41 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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