BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2012
“APPROVED 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, Ken Royce, Jason Swan, Rob Rainville, Dan Burdick and Andrew Strickland.
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 Leroy Goff to approve the May regular meeting minutes. Vote 5-0 in favor.
Rob Rainville asked if anything has come of the awards program issue. Chairman Simko stated that nothing at this time there are over 11,000 records to review. Mike Rich also mentioned that at the department meeting that a concern mentioned that two members have made it to through to the awards program and shouldn’t have.
Charles Spakowski asked on behalf of Don Ingraham why he has not been on tax abatement program. Chairman Simko stated that he will look into this matter.
- 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:
- Training Plans for Motel on Route 66 – Chairman Simko stated that the plans have been set up for the motel and we have them until August 18th. Chief Owen stated that the membership is getting ready to begin training.
- New Engine Committee –Chief Owen stated a committee has been formed of 12 members and Chief(s) who will have the information completed by the September 10, 2012 meeting. Chairman Simko stated that he will speak to Jeff Jyllka to get a timeline.
- Company #3 Generator status – Assistant Chief Swan stated at this time Frank Gryzb has not put this out to bid and the generator is at Higgins.
- New Radio Status- Chief Owen stated that when public works and the police department are complete then the fire department will be done.
- Water Source status-Chairman Simko stated that he received information from Peter Freund on the hydrant testing. Deputy Chief McGahee stated that he is currently working on this.
- Budget Status –Current budget is on track and next year’s budget is being finalized and should be ready in the following weeks.
- Fire Extinguisher Contract – Chief Owen stated that he will have the information at the next meeting.
- Status of safety inspection concerns– Assistant Chief Swan stated that some of the items have been purchased and others are being located. The repairs are under way.
- Quad – Chairman Simko stated that he spoke to the Acting Town Manager and to Charles Gotta who stated that if we do not dispose of the quad then he would.
- Status of purchases approved at last meeting – Chief Owen stated at this time the junior equipment is being worked on, there have been sizing issues.
- Manpower situation status –Chairman Simko stated that he has gone over the information concerning attending daytime incident and attendance. Assistant Chief Swan will work on setting up a meeting with the town to propose the recommendation.
- Company #1 Water Situation Status – Chairman Simko stated that we have been sited by the State of Connecticut and there is now discussion on how the town is going to resolve the problem. The deadline is 12/31/2012. A discussion followed.
New Business:
- Bevin Bell Fire– Chairman Simko stated that it was a long hard fight but at least no one was hurt. Chief Owen stated that he is working on a list of equipment lost. Dean Michelson asked how it works when other departments loose hose, etc. Chief Owen stated that at this time that department would pay for the damage. A brief discussion followed.
- Other Concerns: Mike Rich stated the fire grant program process has been opened as of today with an end date 5 p.m. on July 6th. A brief discussion followed.
- Approval of Purchases-
Description Amount Code Vendor
2 piece bolt cutter set $ 95.00 01220221-5654
Snatch Block $ 363.50
A motion was made by Richard Dufour and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Training package for Fire Ext. $10,030.00 Sperian
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Leroy Goff to approve the purchase as presented but the purchase order should not be written until current budget standing is determined on June 26, 2012. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Chairman Simko stated as of July 1, 2012 he would like the exhaust system to be started as well as the thermal imaging camera(s). ordered.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson and seconded by Richard Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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