BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2012
“UNAPPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Richard Dufour, Leroy Goff, Brett Salafia, Eric Germain and Eric Valli.
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Town Manager Mike Maniscalco, Charles Spakowski, Mike Rich, Fire Marshall Rich Klotzbier, Joe Guest, Jason Swan, Ted Hintz (Town Council), Sue Weintrab (Town Council), Lou Harris, Rob Rainville, Mike Kudrak, Marty Voelker and Hunt Voelker
Richard Dufour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Richard Dufour asked for a moment of silence in memory of past Chairman Ida Erickson.
Public Remarks:
Chief Owen suggested that the next vehicle be dedicated to Past Chairman Ida Erickson. Chairman Dufour stated that this would be a great idea and also suggested that a plaque be placed on the truck.
Mike Rich asked that the new board members introduce themselves.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Richard Dufour to approve the September Regular meeting minutes with the following revision. Vote 2 in favor 3 abstentions.
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.
- Approval of Bills / Budget:
Description Amount Vendor Account
8 Gallons of Foam $1376 Shipmans 01220221-5657
15 minitor V pages $8400 United 01220221-5654
W/amplifiers
Propane for Bell Factory $5,537.50 01220221-5430
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Eric Valli to approve the purchases as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
- 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: None
Unfinished Business:
- New Truck (vendor/presentation to Council):
Commissioner Dufour stated with the deadline coming up a presentation needs to be put together for the Town Council. Mike Rich stated that since last meeting they have put together some numbers from the different vendors. Marty Swan explained he met with Jeff Jyllka and with all the equipment necessary we are looking at $670,000. Mike Rich stated that when putting the presentation together he would like the committee to get input from the Town Council and the Board of Finance. Council person Hintz stated that a policy has been put into place on disposal of equipment and the department needs to follow this when the disposing of equipment when the time comes. Council Chairperson Weintraub reminded the Commission that the Council has a second read policy, so no vote will happen until a meeting after the presentation. Also,
Councilperson Hintz reminded that this truck process needs to not only go through the town council, board of finance, as well as a town meeting. A brief discussion followed.
Old Business:
- Radios–Chief Owen stated the radios are in the trucks and they are working on putting the radios in the officers’ vehicles.
- Fire Extinguisher Contract – Tabled until next meeting.
- Water at Company #1 – Chief Owen stated that there have been issues which Frank Grzyb is trying to work out. Chairman Dufour tabled this until the next meeting
- Reminder of Harassment Training –Chairman Dufour reviewed the dates of the mandatory.
- Generators – Chief Owen stated.Company 3 generator was approved and the bid was awarded to Higgins and should be completed by November.
- Liabilities – Chairman Dufour stated after reviewing with the Town Manager, if a member is going to or returning directly from a scene the town insurance will cover up to $5,000 deductible per incident. The Town Manager stated that this is currently brought up in legislation. A brief discussion followed.
New Business:
- Town Manager Incident Notification: Chairman Dufour stated that the Town Manager would like to be notified whenever any incident will be addressed in the news. The Chief will be addressing this with the officers.
- Hold Harmless Form: Chairman Dufour stated that this is to clear the town of liabilities when the department assists with controlled burns. Chairman Dufour stated that he would like to accept this as is and ask the town attorney to draw up a general format to cover pumping’s, etc.
A motion was made by Brett Salafia and seconded by Leroy Goff to accept the hold harmless. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Letters to Past Commissioners – Commissioner Goff stated he would like to send a letter of appreciation to the former 3 commissioners thanking them for their service.
Background Checks for the Department Members- Chairman Dufour mentioned that earlier this year the Commission began looking into the possibility of doing background checks for current and future membership and asked that the Commission Secretary gather the information and report back the Commissioner’s.
Awards Checks – Awards program – Chairman Dufour asked if Hunt Voelker heard back from the Finance Director. Chairman Dufour would like to go from the group plan to a 401K style plan and some information would need to be obtained to make sure it will meet member requirements. Chairman Dufour stated that they are in the process of getting the trustees changed. The finance director is looking into getting them changed.
A motion was made by Eric Valli and seconded by Brett Salafia to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:49 p.m. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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