Regular Monthly Meeting
Newtown Board of Fire Commissioners
November 22, 2010
Dodgingtown Fire Dept.
Called to Order at 7:03 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Burton, Cragin, Dugan, Goosman, Jossick, McCulloch and Wlasuk
Marshal’s Present: Frampton, and Ober
Minutes
MOTION: Goosman moved that the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of October 18, 2010, be accepted as corrected.
SECONDED: Dugan
MOTION PASSED
MOTION: Goosman moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 25, 2010, be accepted as presented.
SECONDED: Wlasuk
MOTION PASSED
Correspondence to:
Date To/From Subject
11/22/10 BOFC/Ciaccia Policies and Procedures
11/22/10 Cragin/Ciaccia Turnout Gear - Botsford
Correspondence from:
Date To/From Subject
None
Public Participation – Michael Floros discussed the Fairfield Hills Master Plan
Fire Marshals Report:
Frampton reported:
- For the month of October there were 119 calls, 408 incidents and 363 hours worked. $100 in for permits.
- Total damage $16K for the month.
- The portable nickel radios from the Police Department (formerly) – Halstead will review inventory and get back to BOFC.
- Burton to store radios.
Standing Committees:
Budget - Report will be included in New Business.
Truck – McCulloch reported:
- DOT and Pump Testing in progress through November.
- Hose testing is complete.
- Tires for Ladder and NH&L Command Vehicle
- If commissioner’s department’s needs tires, see Rob McCulloch.
- Chain for 221 – Rob will contact Public Works Department
Radio – no report
Policy and Procedures – Dugan reported:
- Tuberculosis testing completed for 45 people (3 departments). $810 fee for testing in 2011-2012.
- DOT physical cost is $120 per test for the first time. $70 thereafter.
- Disbursed Policies and Procedures packages to all commissioners.
Hydrant –
- Steve Murphy stated that Holmes Farm Road hydrant needs inspection.
- Joe Farrell stated that Old Hawlevyille Road hydrant needs repair. McCarthy stated that to repair this hydrant is too costly.
Purchasing Agent – No report.
NUSAR – McCarthy stated basketball game phone calls are being made.
Old Business:
- NHL Firehouse Update – Rob Manna stated that the next meeting that must be attended is the Wetlands Commission meeting on December 8th and the Borough Zoning Meeting of 12/13/10.
New Business:
- 2011-2012 Annual Budget - Burton stated that the budget is due 12/3/10 to Bob Tait.
- Burton presented the Budget Committee’s recommendations for the budget to the BOFC.
- Sandy Hook roof repair is an immediate need.
- Future paving will be “as needed” per chiefs.
- FF Incentive Plan $230K recommended; Savings Plan Portion approximately $130 and Reimbursement Program $100K.
- Particular equipment repairs should not be a separate line item.
MOTION: Dugan made a motion to add $2K to the equipment line item ($400 for each company) for gear repairs.
SECONDED: McCulloch
AMENDMENT: Burton made a motion to take the $2K ($400 for each company) for gear repair out of the $4K incidental (estimated).
SECONDED: Goosman
MOTION PASSED
MOTION: Goosman moved to accept the 2011-2012 budget in the amount of $1,189,738.00.
SECONDED: Wlasuk
MOTION PASSED
MOTION: Burton made a motion to accept Botsford Fire Company’s requests in the amount of $200 for One Member EMR Class; $1,000 for EXO Escape Training; $125 for Danbury burn building rental on 11/13/10; and $350 for Danbury burn rental on 10/17/10.
SECONDED: Goosman
MOTION PASSED
MOTION: Wlasuk made a motion to accept Dodgingtown’s requests in the amount of $600 for 2Q license, training and onsite test date for two; $300 for fire officer training; $480 for Fundamentals of Fire 2nd edition and exam preps for hazardous material (4 books - $35 each), and exam preps for FF1 and 11; and $150 for Advanced Vehicle Extraction (2 @ $75 each).
SECONDED: McCulloch
MOTION PASSED
No change to current Seat Belt Policy.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Hennessey
Terry Hennessey
Secretary BOFC
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