HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2012-12-11CITY OF ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Present:
Chair Gilligan
Commissioners: Hoard, Ellsworth, Baker, McGonigal
Others Present:
Fire Chief – Parsons
Alderperson and Liaison to Board – Clairborne
Information Management Specialist Myers
Administrative Coordinator - Overslaugh
Call To Order:
Chair Gilligan called to meeting to order at 1604 hours.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the November 13, 2012 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting
Minutes – Resolution
By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Commissioner Baker
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the November 13, 2012 Board of Fire Commissioners
meeting be approved with noted corrections.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Chair Gilligan requested the addition of an Executive Session regarding a personnel
issue to occur in the middle of the discussion of "Old Business ". He further requested
the addition of an item under "New Business" regarding the correspondence received
regarding property /assets held by the Veteran Firefighter Association.
No Board Member objected.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Baker read the following statement regarding the Remembrance
Ceremony held on December 7, 2012 at the City Cemetery in memory of the tragic
event that occurred 106 years at Chi Psi /Alpha Psi Lodge:
"Remembrance of 106 Years ago tragic event
Ithaca City Cemetery -- Firemen's Section
Eight AM, 34 degrees, the following stood attention while prayers were read and
memories of the volunteer firemen were shared.
Raymond Wheaton - -Chi Psi, Alpha Psi Lodge, four Cornell students killed and an Ithaca
Fire Department Teamster killed, plus a bunker that was killed.
Lyman Baker —Read The 23rd Psalm- -three firefighters killed
December 11, 2012
In Attendance:
Fire Chief Tom Parsons
Bill Gilligan - -BFC Chairman
Tom Hoard
George McGonigal
Mary Wheaton
Sons of Union Veterans (named below) fired a three volley salute and played Taps.
Danny Wheeler
Philip Soyring
Richard Hartman"
Commissioner Baker also provided to the Board of Fire Commissioners information on
volunteer hours for maintenance time at the Firemen's section of the City Cemetery for
November 2012. He and Raymond Wheaton each had 4 hours.
Ray Wheaton read the following statement for the Board of Fire Commissioners:
"RE: Re -open License Agreement for display of antique steamer fire engine dated
August 11, 1998.
Due to the 41 % reduction in Two percent funds the Ithaca Veteran Volunteer
Firemen's Association, Incorporated received this year from the City of Ithaca
Chamberlains office, we will need assistance from the Ithaca Board of Fire
Commissioners to supplement the environmentally appropriate display room to foster
the preservation of the steamer.
And yearly Insurance cost that lists the BOARD as an additional insured in an amount
equal to or greater than the appraised value of the steamer.
The Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners and the Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Firemen's
Association, Incorporated of 638 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 -8745, need to discuss
the financial assistance as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Raymond B. Wheaton, Secretary
Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association, Incorporated
638 Elmira Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 - 8745"
Mr. Wheaton further stated that he was not happy with the tone of City Chamberlain
Parsons letter to the Veteran Volunteer Companies regarding the 2% monies. He noted
that the Vets have been lied to on two different occasions regarding the use of the 2%
funds once the companies had disbanded.
December 11, 2012
Mr. Lyle Neigh addressed the Board to demand that the following items be returned to
Station 5 immediately: minute books, antique poker table, and stained glass window.
He further demanded a written apology from the person that accused members of
Station 5 for stealing those items.
Chair Gilligan read the following statement for Mr. David Cornelius who was unable to
attend the meeting:
"Gentlemen,
I may be late for your 4:00 PM meeting on 12/11/2012. 1 am therefore sending this e -mail to you
for inclusion in comments from the public.
As some of you already know, I was extremely upset when I received the demand letter from
City Chamberlain, Debbie Parsons to submit all of Cayuga Hose Company No 1's money, and
all other assets and bank statements. Since I am not longer a member of Cayuga Hose
Company No 1, remember I was transferred to Company 9, 1 am not sure I was the person this
letter should have been addressed to. The Board of Fire Commissioners and the City Council
elected to disband and disassociate 7 of the volunteer fire companies, who exactly is the City
Chamberlain trying to get the money from. These companies are no longer associated with the
City Fire Department so why should they give any money back to the city. During one of the
summer meetings attended by the city attorney, he indicated that the volunteer companies could
donate money to the Veteran Volunteer "Fireman's Association, the remaining active company
or another charitable organization of our choosing. Now he is asking, thru the Chamberlain, for
all money and assets to be turned over to the City. It is my feeling that the City does not
deserve any of this money. I have spoken with an attorney at the State's Comptroller's
Department. The State Comptrollers office has not yet placed their 2% reporting form for 2012,
on their website. The lady I spoke with said they may have sent this years form to Debbie
Parsons office but wasn't sure. I will be happy to complete this report as soon as the form is
available and I will submit a copy to the State Comptroller's Office and the Board of Fire
Commissioners as required. I am not planning on sending a separate copy to the City
Chamberlain. I started asking questions regarding what we could legally do with any remaining
2% money. She transferred me to their legal department. I left a message and one of their
attorneys called me back the next day. He was not prepared to give me an answer on the
phone. He acknowledged that he had also received a letter from the City attorney. He indicated
that the City Attorney had not mentioned that there was still one active volunteer fire company.
It appears that this city attorney is giving out misleading information, as he did at the City
Administration Committee meeting, to get the best chance to get additional funds into the city's
general fund. Please do not let him get away with this.
Sincerely,
David Cornelius
Alderperson and Liaison to the Board of Fire Commissioners Clairborne arrived at the
meeting at 1616 hours.
December 11, 2012
CORRESPONDENCE:
Chair Gilligan reported that the bank statement from the Tompkins Trust Company
Donation Fund dated November 1, 2012 had a beginning balance of $1,058.51 and an
ending balance of $1,058.51 reflecting no activity as of November 30, 2012.
Chair Gilligan reported that forms regarding the 2% monies were received in the mail
today from the Controller's Office. He requested that the Administrative Coordinator at
the fire department distribute a copy to each company's appropriate representative.
Chair Gilligan read the following e-mail he received from Chief Parsons and Bill Baker,
President of the Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Fireman's Association:
">>> On 121912012 at 06:57 PM, in message, Bill Baker wrote:
Recently some items were removed from Station 5. This action has generated a few of
questions:
1 - Items such as pictures, books, banners, objects, etc.... that belonged to the companies that
were disbanded, does the fire department and /or city consider these items as fire department
and /or city property?
2 - If the answer to question 1 is yes, then how does this affect items at the Vets?
3 - Items that were either given to the Vets or on loan to the Vets from the companies, are they
now considered fire department and /or city property?
4 - The Vets carries insurance on a majority of these items. Some items however, were insured
by the companies (items that were on loan). Will the fire department and /or city be taking over
the costs of insurance policies to cover any or all of the items? With the recent reduction in 2%
money it will be difficult, at best, to renew our current policy as is, let alone increase a policy to
include additional items.
5 - If the fire department and /or city is not willing to insure items not actually owned by the Vets
then the group(s) involved should probably meet to discuss the future of said items.
The Vets next meeting is Monday, December 17. We do not meet in January. It would be
helpful to be able to discuss this at our meeting on 12117. Thank you for helping to try and
figure out this situation. I await your answers.
Bill Baker
President
Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Fireman's Association
E- Mail from Chief Parsons:
One other question: the artifacts that are at the vets now (other than the steamer) were they on
loan through an agreement with the City? IF there is no agreement, I don't know that they don't
already belong to the vets as they may have already been donated by the company or
department a long time ago.
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December 11, 2012
The only question of property ownership about the items is in the fire stations outside of the
company offices.
Best Regards
Tom Parsons
Fire Chief
Chair Gilligan stated that the above request would be discussed under "New Business"
later in the meeting.
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
Chief Parsons reported on the following:
A. Bill Baker will retire on December 31, 2012 from the Ithaca Fire
Department.
B. Tom Dorman will continue as Acting Deputy Chief through 2013.
C. A Capital Project was established for 2013 in the amount of $359,000 to
replace both roofs at Central Fire Station. This is in preparation for the
future installation of solar panels on the roofs by Liberty Solar.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
Town of Ithaca:
Chair Gilligan provided the attached written report that was presented to the Town of
Ithaca Board at their meeting on November 19, 2012.
City of Ithaca: No Report
Audit:
The audit was reviewed and completed by Commissioner Ellsworth.
Alderperson /Liaison Clairborne reported that the 2013 budget restored the two
firefighter positions that had been proposed to be eliminated, and that new fees for
inspections and various permits had been approved for 2013 as well. The schedule of
new fees is attached to the minutes.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Chief and Deputy Chief Reports: The Fire Chief's monthly report dated December
11, 2012 with detailed information on the various divisions of the department will be
attached to the minutes.
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Fire /Police Report:
Dave Cornelius provide the following written report on fire /police unit activities for
November 2012:
"During November the Fire Police Unit helped for 4 hours with traffic control during the
Departments College Ave. bridge net rescue training. Immediately after training four of
us responded to a serious MVA at the intersection of Mecklenburg Rd. and Sheffield
Rd. We were on scene for an additional 3 hours.
Training at the November fire police training meeting was the use of fire extinguishers
and what type to use on different types of fires. Lt Rich Tracy presented this training
with the help of Rob Doner.
The December 18th training will be presented by Lt Scott Eaton. The subject is fire
watch duties and observations of first arriving personnel."
Fire Chief Parsons expressed his thanks for the work of the fire /police unit for their time
and dedication in providing assistance with the serious car accident that occurred after
the four hour bridge net rescue training. They provide a valuable service to emergency
response personnel, and he wanted to recognize their work and efforts publicly. Their
support is extremely helpful and he is very grateful for the work they performed that day.
OLD BUSINESS:
Recognition of former volunteers with Ithaca Fire Department:
The Board briefly discussed and considered ideas for the best way to recognize former
volunteers with the Ithaca Fire Department. It was suggested that a generic certificate
be created as a way to say thank you to the volunteers.
The Board agreed that a sub - committee consisting of active board members and
members from the veteran volunteer companies meet to discuss the best way to move
forward with the effort. They would then provide a recommendation for the Board's
consideration.
Update on Volunteer Recruitment /Active Membership Categories and
requirements - Class 1, II, III:
Commissioners Hoard and Baker volunteered to serve on sub - committee to review the
current handbooks for volunteers and board members in an effort to establish the
criteria for membership into the volunteer company. In addition, Chief Parsons and the
following volunteers will serve on the committee: Dan Maas, Andrew Adams, and Jack
Gould. The sub - committee should be ready to provide a report /recommendation back to
the board within a couple of months.
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December 11, 2012
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion to Enter Into Executive Session to Discuss a Personnel Related Issue:
By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Commissioner McGonigal
RESOLVED, That the Board enter into Executive Session to Discuss a Personnel
Related Issue.
Carried Unanimously
Reconvene:
The Board reconvened into regular session at 1708 with no formal action taken.
Chair Gilligan reported that the Board discussed the impact on volunteer company
members on the letter sent to them by the City Chamberlain regarding the distribution of
the 2% monies. He stated that this topic will be discussed further by the Board with the
hope that a resolution to the situation can be resolved at the January board meeting. He
noted that additional meetings will need to occur to come to agreement regarding
assets of the volunteer companies and the 2% monies.
X. NEW BUSINESS:
Status of Memorabilia /Artifacts /Pictures /Historical Equipment Held by Veteran
Companies (see questions above raised by Bill Baker, President of IAVFA):
Chair Gilligan stated that there is not immediate solution to questions posed, and
options need to be discussed and presented. He further stated that information from the
City Attorney will be needed regarding renegotiating the agreement to reduce or
eliminate the requirement for insurance on the steamer. The Board is aware of the
financial issues with the reduction in 2% monies going to the veteran companies.
Chair Gilligan reported that a request had been received from the volunteer company
regarding who would be responsible for the cost of repair to a personal vehicle that
might be damaged when a volunteer is responding to an emergency situation. Chief
Parsons stated that he will review the question, with the City's insurance agent,
regarding coverage and will provide more details when they become available.
Chair Gilligan noted that the Board heard the volunteer members concerns raised
during public comment today. He stated that the fire department received packets for
the reporting of the 2% monies today. He further stated that it still needs to be
determined who is responsible for completing the information since the volunteer
companies were disbanded. He noted that it would seem that whomever had signatory
before would continue to have that power for this purpose. He further reported that the
December 11, 2012
City Chamberlain is in need of action by the companies with regard to the disbursement
of the 2% monies. However, that will be on hold until the Board is able to resolve the
issues that have been raised.
Chief Parsons stated that as far as he knows the only assets owned by the City in
possession by the veteran companies is the steamer and the gamo box (alarm box). He
will review the current agreement with the City Attorney regarding the steamer and the
insurance requirement, and report back to the Board at a future meeting. He further
stated that the artifacts belong to the veteran companies and should stay with the
company to either be donated or retained by Company #9. He further stated that items
not in the company room may not be city property. If items are in the company room
then the Board /City will need to make a determination as to who /what company owns
the assets. He further explained that when the large number of items came up missing,
such as at Company #5, a police report was filed, and still, no one knows where they
are, so follow -up needs to be done with regard to the stolen property report. He is not
sure if all of the missing items belong to the City, and the Board would have the power
to disburse them (i.e. minute books, poker table, stained glass window).
Mr. Neigh stated that many volunteers used their own money to purchase commercial
stoves, refrigerators, freezers, tables, chairs, etc. Chair Gilligan stated that the items in
question need to remain at the stations, and an accounting of all company books should
be done as soon as possible.
Chief Parsons stated that he is not personally aware of where the items in question are,
and will follow -up with staff, but someone had a key and access to the stations.
Mr. Neigh stated that twenty -four (24) or so photos of old members are also missing.
Chair Gilligan stated that the Board will work to resolve and /or address concerns raised
about ownership of certain assets, as well as to meet with the City Attorney and City
Chamberlain to seek answers to questions about the 2% monies distribution and
reporting issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 1725 hours.
Sarah L. Myers William Gilligan
Information Management Specialist Chair
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 148505497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 6071272 -2793
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
Date: December 10th, 2012
Re: Fire Chief's Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1
Chief
1
Deputy Chief (per diem)
5
Assistant Chiefs
9
Lieutenants
49
Fire Fighters
65
Uniform Personnel
1 Administrative Coordinator
Total employees as of 11/1/2012 — 65
a) Hiring /Recruitment Committee
• None
b) Retirements:
• Firefighter William Baker will be retiring at the end of the year.
C) Promotions:
• None
d) Recruit Fire Fighters:
• None
Page 2 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report
e) Vacancies:
December 10th, 2012
• Deputy Fire Chief: Tom Dorman will be working one day per week as a
part-time Deputy Fire Chief. Tom will continue to work through 2013 and
the money saved will be used to partially fund the two firefighter positions
restored to the 2013 budget.
2) Budget Status
a) A budget Status Report: No Report
b) Capital Budget — A Capital Project plan was developed by the City's Engineering
Department to replace both roofs of Central Fire Station. The estimated cost is
for $359,735.75. The plan has been forwarded to the Town of Ithaca for
consideration.
C) Town of Ithaca — No Report
3) County Communications and 911Program:
a) The consultant hired by Tompkins County to review the 911 Center Operations
has submitted the final version of his report to the County. It was presented to the
Tompkins County Emergency Communications and Operations Committee on
November 20th, 2012. The Department of Emergency Response is working on an
action plan to address the recommendations made by the consultant. As part of
the action plan, the County will seek accreditation for the 911 Center. This will
take several months and possibly more than a year to accomplish the goal.
4) Grants and Donations
a) Training Center Project Funding: No Report
b) Governor's Traffic Safety Grant: Received approval for funding of our Child Safety
Seat Program from 10/15/2012 — 10/15/2013
5) Resource Recovery Legislation
No Report
6) City Charter Update
No Report
Page 3 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report
Operations
1) Mutual Aid Calls: Quarterly Report
2) Selected Calls —
No Report
3) Support
No Report
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division:
December 10th, 2012
The Codes Enforcement Division received 17 complaints for the month of November.
There were 11 complaints forwarded to the City of Ithaca Building Department and 1
complaints forwarded to the Town of Ithaca. There were 24 complaints closed out, and
38 complaints remain open since January 1St 2012. Some of the complaints that remain
open are complaints referred to other agencies or departments.
The Code Enforcement Division performed 89 fire safety and property maintenance
inspections or re- inspections, witnessed 5 fire alarm test, witnessed 3 alternative fire
protection system tests, and witnessed 3 fire sprinkler system tests.
The Code Enforcement Division issued: 21 Operating Permits for Assembly
Occupancies; 1 Operating Permit for Hazardous Occupancy; 5 Fire Alarm Certificate of
Compliance; 2 Alternative Fire Protection System Certificates of Compliance; and 13
Certificates of Compliance for Fire and Property Maintenance Inspections for November
2012.
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
The fire investigation team performed two fire investigations in November: The first
investigation was of a structure fire that occurred at 312 Thurston Ave in the City of
Ithaca. The cause of the fire was accidental. The second fire was a car fire at 303 Elmira
Rd. The cause of the fire was also accidental.
3) Public Education and Special Events:
Page 4 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report
December 10th, 2012
There were 5 public education events, 1 fire drill, and 6 child car seat inspections
performed by the department in November.
4) Town of Ithaca:
We are close to an agreement on an MOU between the Fire Department and the Town of
Ithaca Code Enforcement Department that will have the Fire Prevention Bureau perform
inspections in the Town. There were some wording changes in the MOU recommended
by the City Attorney that required further review by the Town.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Quarterly Call Report
2) Emergency Management
No report
Support
1) Training Center
Quarterly Report
Training
Quarterly Report —
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report
2) There are currently 15 Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police
3) Requests from Company Members to become active: No Requests Received
4) We received 1 application for membership. We scheduled an interview but the candidate
did not show up and had forgotten about the interview.
Board of Fire Commissioners
Report to Ithaca Town Board
November 19, 2012
The following is a summary of the Board of Fire Commissioners quarterly report to the Ithaca
Town Board for the 3rd quarter of 2012 including the year to date call activity summary:
Included with this report are:
The Fire Chief's Report given at the October 9, 2012 BFC meeting. This includes the
Fire Marshal's Report & Fire Prevention Bureau activity.
• The financial operations summary through September 30, 2012.
The department call activity reports for January 1- Sept. 30, 2012. (also posted on city
Website:
http: / /www.egovlink.coM/ public odocuments300 /ithaca /published documents/Minutes of Meetings/Board of Fire
Commissioners/2012/10-09-
12%20BOARD%200F%20FIRE%2000MMIS SIONERS %20Meeting %20Minutes l .pdf
Fire Department Operational Staffing (Sept. 30, 2012).
As of Sept 30, 2012 the Active Fire Fighting staffing totaled 64 (on duty staffing- 1
Chief, 5 Assistant Chiefs, 9 lieutenants, & 49 Fire Fighters) plus 1 Deputy Chief on per
diem.
• The Fire Chief will keep the Deputy Fire Chief's position open through 2013. A portion
of the Deputy chief's responsibilities will be covered by former Deputy Chief Tom
Dorman on a per diem basis.
Volunteer Company Organization —
The restructuring of the volunteer companies has moved forward. Seven of the eight volunteer
Companies were disbanded and the 14 active volunteer members of these companies transferred
into Neriton Company #9. There are currently 15 active volunteers with the department, the
majority of these are Fire Police. The Board, the members of Company 9, and the Chief are
working on reviewing requirement for volunteers and anticipate actively recruiting more
volunteers beginning early in 2013.
2013 Fire Department Budget — The Fire Department budget was passed by the Common
Council as part of the City Budget. Two line firefighting positions will not be filled when the
current staff retires. The administrative support for the department has been reduced from 2.5 to
1 position. The Fire Chief's report provides additional information on the 2013 budget.
Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board is working with the Fire Chief and the City Clerk's Office and has posted BFC
meeting agendas and minutes on the City Website. Agenda's for meetings in 2012.
http://www.egovlink.com/ithaca/docs/menu/home.asp?path=/Tublic documents3 00 /ithaca/publis
hed_documents/Agendas .
BFC Report to Town of Ithaca Board 19- Nov -2012
Items in progress:
1 Charter Review- the BFC continues to review and discuss changes in the charter relating
to the role and responsibilities of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
2 Resource recovery —the Board will be reviewing the status of a draft recommendation
sent for review to the City Attorney.
3 County Fire - Disaster — EMS Advisory Board— no new action on this issue.
4 Training Center Facility Project — this is still under consideration, no construction has
been authorized due to the training site being located on land designated as City Park
land.
5 Town Ad Hoc Fire Service Committee and Town concerns about the cost of Fire Service
to the Town. The Board would like to remain involved with the Town in the on -going
discussions on this complex issue.
6 The Board is reviewing the role of volunteers in the Ithaca Fire Department- see
information above regarding reorganization of volunteer companies.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Gilligan
Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners
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December 5, 2012 Common Council Meeting
10.1 Fire Department -Request to Increase Fees -Resolution
By Alderperson Clairborne: Seconded by Alderperson Proulx
WHEREAS, section 181 -9 F(1) of the Code of the City of Ithaca states the Fire Chief
shall promulgate a fee schedule applicable to the permits authorized under such code;
and,
WHEREAS, §181 -9 F states that fees established in the fee schedule shall reasonably
reflect the cost of receiving, investigating, processing, and issuing each of said permits;
and,
WHEREAS, §181 -9 F requires that any schedule and said changes proposed thereto
shall be submitted to the Common Council for adoption prior to the collection of such
fees; and,
WHEREAS, the permit fee schedule is based on the labor costs of performing the
inspections and processing the permits; and because of subsequent salary increases
and associated cost of fringe benefits the current fees do not reflect the actual costs of
the services being provided; and,
WHEREAS, the fees were last adjusted and approved by Common Council on January
7th, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, a proposal has been prepared and submitted to increase fees generally
and as stipulated in the attached schedule, from $44.00 to $50.00 per hour, and from
$66.00 to $75.00 per hour for work performed during non - business hours, which will
result in such fees reflecting current costs; and,
WHEREAS, the prepared proposal includes the additional permit fees for processing
and the administration of permits over and above the costs of the actual inspections for
issuing such permits; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby approves the proposed increase in permit
fees; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That these changes shall be authorized upon adoption of this resolution
by Common Council, with an effective date of January 1, 2013.
Carried Unanimously
December 5, 2012
2013 Fire Prevention Permit and Inspection Fees
Permit Type
2009 through
2013 Fee
Comments
2012 Fee
Schedule
Schedule
Assembly
$100 /building
Issued annually and does
Occupancy Permit —
not include inspection fees
new or expired
Assembly
$50 /building
Issued annually and does
Occupancy Permit —
not include inspection fees
renewal
Elevator Permit
$60 /elevator
Issued every 3 years and
unit
does not include inspection
fees
Lumberyard
$50
Issued annually and does
Occupancy Permit
not include inspection fees
Hazardous
$50
Issued annually and does
Occupancy Permit
not include inspection fees
Fireworks Use Permit
$44
$50
Per event and does not
include inspection fees
Explosives Use
$44
$50
Per location and does not
Permit
include inspection fees
Bon Fire Permit
$44
$50
Per event and includes 1
inspection
Asphalt Kettles Use
$44
$50
Per location /month and
Permit
includes 1 inspection
Temporary Propane
$44
$50
1 month /venue and
Permit
includes 1 inspection
Temporary Propane
$104
$125
6 months /venue and
Permit
includes up to 2
inspections
Temporary Propane
$172
$200
12 months /venue and
Permit
includes up to 4
inspections
Welding and Cutting
$44
$50
1 month / firm or business
Permit
and includes 1 inspection
Welding and Cutting
$104
$125
6 months / firm or business
Permit
and includes up to 2
inspections
Welding and Cutting
$172
$200
12 months / firm or
Permit
business and includes up
to 4 inspections
Inspection Rates
$44 /hour
$50 /hour
during business
hours
Inspection Rates during
$66 /hour
$75 /hour
non - business hours