BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2012
“UNAPPROVED MINUTES”
Present: Richard Dufour, Leroy Goff, Brett Salafia, Eric Germaine and Eric Valli.
Others Present: Chief Paul Owen, Assistant Chief Marty Swan, Deputy Chief Ken McGahee, Shel Myers, Jim Burke, Fire Marshall Rich Klotzbier, Joe Guest, Jason Swan,Beth Dufour, Rob Rainville, Ted Hintz (Town Council),Kyle Dosteler (Town Council),
Richard Dufour called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. at Company #1 on Barton Hill Road.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Eric Germaine to approve the October Regular meeting minutes. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Public Remarks:
Councilperson Hintz asked if the second read rule would be added to the agenda. Chairman Dufour stated it will be addressed under new business.
Rob Rainville asked if the meeting was being held in this room because it is no more handicap accessible then the two offices upstairs.
Approval of Bills / Budget: 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.
- Communications:
Marty Swan presented that the department respond to 65 emergencies with over 2000 man hours expended. Chairman Dufour went over report in detail.
Unfinished Business:
- New Truck (vendor/presentation to Council):
Commissioner Dufour thanked Mike Rich for the good job he did with the presentation.
Commissioner Germaine asked a question with regard to the SCBA’s. Marty Swan stated that Mike Rich is at Board of Finance meeting making the truck presentation to them.
A motion was made Leroy Goff to accept the truck committee’s recommendation for vehicle specifications and seconded Eric Valli. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
Old Business:
- Radios–Chief Owen stated the radios are in the trucks and they are holding off on the officer radios until after the election.
- Fire Extinguisher Contract – Chairman Dufour tabled until next meeting. Commissioner Germaine asked why this is being tabled until next meetingand stated he has put together a spreadsheet to compare companies which will be shared by other Commissioners for review before the next meeting.
- Water at Company #1 – Assistant Chief Swan stated that he was here when the company arrived and gave a report on their finding and solutions.
- Hold Harmleess Forms–Chairman Dufour stated he will be talking with the Town Manager .
New Business:
- 2013 Meeting Dates: Chairman Dufour reviewed the dates for the 2013 BOFC meetings.
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Eric Valli to approve the meeting dates as presented. Vote 5-0 all in favor.
- Background Checks: Commissioners are awaiting surrounding town policies to review.
- Hurricane Review – Assistant Chief Swan stated that 80 percent of the membership was on standby for the storm. Chairman Dufour also expressed the Commission’s thanks.
- Sears Place Incident Review - Chairman Dufour asked for an update on the Sears Place Incident. Chief Owen stated that no information can be given due to it being under investigation.
- Injury Status Commissioner Germaine asked if the member hurt was okay and wearing protective clothing during the incident. Assistant Chief Swan and Chief Owen stated that the scene is under investigation.
Other Concerns:
- Second Read – Commissioner Germaine stated that after attending Council meeting that he will forward the documents for review to the other members. A brief discussion followed.
- Town Emails – Commissioner Valli stated that he would like to request the Commissioners town emails. Councilperson Hintz suggested that the Commission send an email to the Town Hall requesting such.
- Hose- Chief Owen made a point of interest that after the fire and hose testing he has lost lengths of hose. Chairman Dufour suggested that the Commission provide a limit to purchase against.
A motion was made by Eric Valli and seconded by Leroy Goff to all for up to $2,000 to be spent to replace hose. All in favor 5-0
Boots Coats and Gloves Replacements – Chief Owen would like to be approved to purchase 27 pairs of boots, 24 sets of gloves and 6 helmets and 6 plates for helmets $13,825.40. Chairman Dufour stated that the department has $9,725 in the line item 5525.
A motion was made by Leroy Goff and seconded by Eric Valli to approve the purchase of $9,725.35 to purchase gear. Vote 4-0 in favor.
Generator at Company #3- Assistant Chief Swan stated that the generator should be up and running by the end of this week.
Safety Inspection- Assistant Chief Swan stated he needs to get in touch with Frank Grzyb to discuss emergency lighting.
A motion was made by Leroy Goff, seconded by Eric Valli to enter Executive Session at 7:31p.m. Voted (4-0).
Present in Executive Session were Richard Dufour, Leroy Goff, Eric Valli, Eric Germaine, and Attorney Shel Myers.
Executive Session ended at 8:52 p.m.
A motion was made Richard Dufour and seconded by Eric Valli to implement a policy and procedure for reporting incidents of alleged harassment within the Fire Department and seek assistance of town Human Resource Director to present to the Commission a policy to review and consider.
Vote 4-0 all in favor.
A motion was made by Eric Valli and seconded by Leroy Goff to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. Vote 4-0 all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Olzacki
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