BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Revised Regular Meeting
September 10, 2012
“APPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Richard Dufour and Leroy Goff
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Dan Burdick, Josh Anusewicz (Rivereast), Charles Spakowski, Lou Harris, Hunt Voelker, Mike Rich, Jason Swan, Matthew Walton (BOF), Barbara Moore (Town Council), Sue Weintrab (Town Council), Andrew Strickland, Rob Rainville, Donovan Antalik
Richard Dufour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Richard Dufour made a motion to amend the agenda to do a temporary election for 6 months until a full Commission is seated.
Election of Interim Chairman and Secretary:
Leroy Goff nominated Richard Dufour as temporary Chairman. Vote 1 in favor 1 abstention.
Richard Dufour nominated Leroy Goff as temporary Secretary. Vote 1 in favor and 1 abstention.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the August Regular and Annual meeting minutes. Vote 1-0-1 in 1 in favor and 1 abstention.
- Public Remarks: Barbara Moore stated she was very happy to attend the meeting last week and feels that East Hampton is very lucky. Ms. Moore suggested to hold some of this meetings items to a later time.
Dan Burdick thanked the Commissioners for staying on.
Sue Weintraub also thanked the Commissioners for staying on and commends them for continuing on business as usual. Counselor Weintraub mentioned that at this time any issues that come up can be revisited.
Matthew Walton questioned the vote of the annual meeting on why it was not listed on the minutes. The Secretary to the Commission stated that the reason it was not reflected is that there was not official verbal vote or tally of votes on the tape and due to there was only a show of hands.
Hunt Voelker questioned if this meeting was a quorum. Commissioner Dufour stated that after checking with the Town Manager that the meeting is legal since 2 Commissioners are seated and present. Since there are three vacant seat only 1 ½ of the seated members need be present.
- Approval of Bills / Budget:
Chief Owen stated at next meeting he will ask to purchase 8 five gallons container of foam.
The Commissioners will be review the budget reports they received tonight.
- 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.
- Communications: Assistant Chief Swan presented the breakdown of 41calls for the month
- of August which totals of 594 man hours.
Unfinished Business:
- Fire Extinquisher Contract: Commissioner Dufour stated that this will be tabled until October.
- Awards Program 2011: Commissioner Dufour stated that this will be tabled until October.
- Leroy Goff made a motion to accept the 2011 awards program as it stands and Richard Dufour seconded. Vote 2-0 all in favor.
Old Business:
- Training Plans for Motel on Route 66 –Chief Owen stated that the building are going to be torn down but they have been used for training. Assistant Chief Swan stated that during a recently training there were mold and bugs on the premises.
- New Radios –Chief Owen stated he received communications from the Town Manager. In the email it was referenced that the department portables have been delivered and the mobile radios will be delivered.
New Business:
- Indemnity sign off for all service call: Commissioner Dufour stated that he would like signoffs for all community service calls; including basement pumping, burn assists etc.
- Award program change deadline date: Commissioner Dufour stated that he would like to table this.
- Other Concerns:
Newspaper Article Chief Owen stated that he was given an article by one of the officers regarding a Portland fire fighter vehicle was damaged during a fire police call. The membership would like to know what the town will cover since our membership uses their own vehicle for a lot of their response. Chairman Dufour stated he will bring this up to the Town Manager. Counselor Weintraub will bring up this issue to the Town Manager during her liaison report and get back to the Commission
New Engine Pricing – Mike Rich received three figures from Marion $510,000 Smeal $550,000 and $575,000 and Pierce $558,873 (this does not include equipment). There will be a presentation from Ferrara tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. Assistant Chief Swan stated that they have met with a total of 5 vendors and will have numbers by September 20th for the Finance Director. Counselor Moore spoke to the Finance Director today and recommends that the department get the figures to him as soon as possible. Counselor Weintraub asked if this was replacing another truck. Assistant Chief Swan stated that we are looking to get one truck to replace two older trucks. A brief discussion was held.
New Commissioners: Counselor Weintraub stated that the interviews for the new Commissioners will be starting this Thursday and several good candidates and applied.
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Dufour to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m. Vote 2-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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