February 23, 2009
Newtown Hook & Ladder
Commissioners Present: Cragin, Goosman, Dugan, Burton, McCulloch, O’Keefe and Wlasuk
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Marshals Present: Frampton, Halstead, Ober and Zilinek
Minutes
MOTION: Dugan moved that the minutes of January 26, 2009, be accepted as corrected.
SECONDED: McCulloch.
Motion passes unanimously
Correction: Remove the sentence that all SOP’s need to be approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Correspondence to:
Date To/From Subject
None
Correspondence from:
Date To/From Subject
2/19/09 Borst/Cragin Function of the Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Marshals Report:
o For the month there were 135 calls, 388 incidents, and 377 hours worked. Total fees collect $110.00
o Zilinek will be taking over the fire prevention program at the fire marshal’s office.
· Cutty and Fedder have given permission for fire marshal to put antennas and radio equipment on the Dinglebrook tower if this is the route the fire companies will pursue. Southbury training tower being tested next week to see if that coverage is good. Halstead to work with the Radio Committee to determine the next step.
· Halstead would like the truck committee to review the policy to allow Rich Frampton to take the DFM vehicle home.
Standing Committees:
Radio: no report.
Budget: Budget passed by the Selectman. Finance Board to approve next.
Trucks:
· No issues on NH&L trucks. Pistons for the doors and rust corrosion on #114 will be taken care of.
· Cragin asked that the Truck Committee look into the policy on the use of the DFM vehicle during off hours, and give a recommendation at the next meeting on any changes that can be made to have the DFM time be more efficient when the truck is needed.
Policies and Procedures: no report
Hydrant: no report
Purchasing Agent:
· Gear and boots came in and will be disseminated shortly to all chiefs.
· Capital items should be coming in soon.
· A bill was received from Finance regarding NH&L design services in the amount of $2560.00 that comes out of the Selectman’s budget.
· Only travel for training will be approved – this was a verbal confirmation given to Cragin. Continue to submit reimbursement for this type of travel.
NUSAR: no report
Public Participation:
Annual report will be dedicated to the five fire companies, NUSAR and ambulance corp.
Additions to the agenda:
Old Business:
· Maureen Will will give her final report at the next meeting on how and which trucks will be dispatched. She is still meeting with the five fire companies to receive their input before presenting final report.
New Business:
· Training funds:
MOTION: Wlasuk moved that the BOFC approve Dodgingtown’s FFII classes for $331.92.
Seconded: Dugan
Motion passes unanimously
MOTION: O’Keefe moved that the BOFC approve Sandy Hook’s request four FF Basic Pump Operation; six FFI class; 6 FF Handbooks and one year subscription to Working Fire Video for a total request of $5,016.70.
Seconded: McCulloch
Motion passes unanimously
MOTION: Dugan moved that the BOFC approve United Fire and Rescue’s request for two FF classes; 10 members for CPR recertification and 12 members for CPR recertification for a total of $1,970.00.
Seconded: O’Keefe
Motion passes unanimously
MOTION: Dugan moved that the BOFC approve Hawleyville’s request for MRT Training for five students and 3 Students for FF! and one book for a total request of $3,348.25.
Seconded: Wlasuk
Motion passes unanimously
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Hennessey
Terry Hennessey
Secretary
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