BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2012
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Chairman David Simko, Leroy Goff, Richard Brown, Dean Michelson.
Absent: Richard Dufour
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Deputy Chief Ken McGahee, Fire Marshal Rich Klotzbier, Jason Swan, Hunt Voelker, Charles Spakowski, Matthew Walton (Board of Finance), Rob Rainville, Donovan Antalik and Mike Rich
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 July regular meeting minutes. Vote 4-0 in favor.
- Public Remarks: None.
- 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 –Chief Owen stated that the membership are using the houses but not the motel for another two weeks.
- New Engine Committee –Chairman Simko has the specifications that were handed out from the truck committee. Mike Rich who is Chairperson of the committee gave an overview of the specifications and an update of the committee’s progress Assistant Chief Swan stated there were a total of five (5) companies. Matthew Walton of the Board of Finance stated the committee knows that a truck is needed and the Finance Director is also working on the bonding package. A discussion followed.
- Company #3 Generator Status – Assistant Chief Swan met with Frank Grzyb who spoke to Town Manager due to the price it might have to go out to bid.
- New Radio Status-Chief Owen stated that everything should be completed within the next two weeks.
- Water Source Status- Deputy Chief McGahee stated he has been reviewing the information and gave the Commission a review and will continue working on this.
- 2012/2013 Capital Budget Status –Chairman Simko stated that he received a copy of the capital printout and the only one that went over was the vehicle sinking fund. Chairman Simko reviewed the Capital status with the Commissioners.
- Fire Extinguisher Contract – Chief Owen stated he received three bids. Chairman Simko stated that he received one bid directly. Chairman Simko stated that the Commission will review the proposals. Assistant Chief Swan stated that during a Commissioners meeting it felt that the Chief should obtain multiple bids as too have transparency.
- Status of Safety Inspection Problems – Assistant Chief Swan met with Frank Grzyb and who believes he has money in his budget to repair the front wall and back steps. As far as emergency light he will work with Frank and do a walk through and get the lights repaired with a town contractor and will have a price forthcoming. When the Company has a work detail the tiles will be replaced and he will order the trays in the coming month.
- Status of purchases approved at last meeting– Chief Owen stated that the tires have been done, Dan Burdick is working on reconfiguring and the servers have come in.
- Manpower situation status –Chairman Simko stated that after the meeting with the Town Manager it was felt that things should stay as there are. Assistant Chief Swan stated that he is disappointed with the lack of support by the Council. A discussion followed.
- Company #1 Water Situation Status – Assistant Chief Swan stated that the catch basin has been blocked.
- Company #2 water situation status- Assistant Chief Swan stated at this time the water is okay and the Chief is waiting for the report from Thad King.
- Awards Program Attendance Reports- Chairman Simko stated that during the last meeting Assistant Chief Swan made suggestions to make copies. Assistant Chief Swan stated that at this time he would be willing to make copies of the sheets and post them. Chief Owen stated that he will make the copies from the beginning of January.
New Business:
- Other Concerns: Chairman Simko reviewed a newspaper article with the Commission with regard to SCBA training maze that has been made by a local fire department.
- Approval of Purchases-
Description Amount Code Vendor
Exhaust System $ 22500.00 Capital To Be Determined
Airbag $11000.00 Capital To Be Determined
Camera $21500.00 Capital To Be Determined
Bottles $14000.00 Capital To Be Determined
Filing Cabinet $ 238.00 01220221-5743 Suburban
A motion was made by Dean Michelson to release the money from the Capital for the items as reviewed by the Chief and seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase as presented. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Dean Michelson seconded by Richard Brown to approve the purchase of a filing cabinet as presented. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Richard Brown and seconded by Dean Michelson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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