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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF ITHACA
310 WEST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
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THE REGULAR MEETING OF
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THE ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WILL BE HELD ON:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007
AT 6:00 P.M.
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
310 W. GREEN ST.
ITHACA, NY 14850
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ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 14, 2007
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER -
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
V. CORRESPONDENCE
VI. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
A. TOWN OF ITHACA
B. AUDIT
C. TOMPKINS COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. CHIEF:
B. DEPUTY CHIEF /TRAINING
C. FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT
- Codes Division
- Fire Investigation Unit
- Juvenile Firesetters Program
- Public Education
IX. OLD BUSINESS -
X. NEW BUSINESS -
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XI. ADJOURN
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 14, 2007
MINUTES
PRESENT. Commissioners Robert Romanowski, Paul Alexander, Bill Gilligan, Steve
Williams;
EXCUSED: Commissioner Tom Farlow
Chair Romanowski called the meeting to order at 1804 hrs.
Minutes of previous meetings were not available for review.
IV. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
- An Executive Session was requested to discuss a request for Relief Funds.
V. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS:
- David Cornelius wished to express his thanks and appreciation to Chris Wilbur, who is
retiring, for her many years of service to the Ithaca Fire Department and the Ithaca Board of
Fire Commissioners.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
VII. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES: None
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
A. Town of Ithaca - see written report in the Minute Book submitted by Chair
Romanowski.
B. Audtit - the audit was reviewed and approved.
C. Tompkins County Fire Advisory Report - no report.
IX. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. CHIEF'S REPORT. See complete written report in the Minute Book. Chief Wilbur
highlighted his report and answered questions as follows:
- A street inventory verification is being conducted as it relates to 2% monies distribution.
Chief Wilbur reported he has talked with the insurance department (for 2% monies) and they
will send a report on City /Town /Cayuga Heights distribution for the last 5 years. He believes
that an updated street inventory will correct the disparities (in the City's favor) in the Town's
distribution between the City and Cayuga Heights fire departments. The Town of Ithaca will
not be distributing their funds until the street verification is completed
B. DEPUTY CHIEF/TRAINING: See complete written report in the Minute Book.
Deputy Chief Dorman is on vacation.
Ithaca Board of Fire Commisisoners
August 14, 2007
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C. FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT: See complete written report in the
Minute Book.
X. OLD BUSINESS: None.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Wilbur reviewed the 2008 budget submittal: highlights of the discussion are as follows:
- Option 1 - adds 2 firefighters (as recommended by the S4F Committee)
- Option II - adds 4 firefighters (if a SAFER grant is approved -City would be responsible for
10% of salaries for the first two years)
- Already $111,000 projected over 2007 adjusted budget
- If 1 % budget is required - need to cut $199,514 - and positions lost;
- if 3% - more positions would be lost
- Chair Romanowski reported he is working with Alan Cohen on revenue recovery options;
- Town of Ithaca has asked for an amount that would accommodate assisting in Fire Code
Inspection Services;
- CU Contribution increases by CPI;
Further discussion included:
- Sprinkler Ordinance for City - information for next month. Chief Wilbur described the
process - this will be the 3rd attempt for the City to approve since the Town of Ithaca adopted
their code for 1 & 2 family dwellings and rehab. code for renovations.
- New positions reflect anticipated retirements;
- State mandates for personal safety ropes;
- Volunteer and bunker fundings;
- New standard for protective gear - replace every 10 years;
- Clothing line changed to include fire police;
- Chair Romanowski asked about monies for volunteer training - utilize MTO and County -
sponsored training,
- Comm. Gilligan would like monies added for equipment and turn -out gear for 10
bunkers /volunteers - Chief Wilbur said that would amount to about $23,000 plus $1,500 for
clothing;
- Capital Projects status will change due to current problems i.e. GIAC sewer is the latest;
- City projecting another dismal financial year in 2008;
After further discussion, Chair Romanowski made a motion to authorize the Fire Chief to
submit the full request for the 2008 budget as modified to include changes discussed earlier
which amounts to a 19.2% increase. Seconded by Comm. Alexander. Discussion followed
regarding the consequences if the other budgets (1% and 3 %) were implemented. Chief
Wilbur said if the 1 % budget was imposed, would lose 1 administrative staff and 4 firefighters;
if the 3% were implemented, 3 additional firefighters lost; if Option 1 budget were
implemented, keeps current budget plus 2 positions (not including the volunteer and bunker
program items discussed earlier). The vote (to authorize the full request) was approved
Ithaca Board of Fire Commisisoners
August 14, 2007
Page 3
unanimously.
Comm. Williams brought up the following items that he would like to see the Board consider:
- Lane closure on West Buffalo St. - additional traffic problems;
- S4F Committee is not finished with recommendations for IFD;
- Explore the possibilities - pro or con about the formation of a fire district.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 1925 hrs., the Board went into Executive Session to discuss
a request for Relief Funds.
- At 1935 hrs the Board resumed open session. Commissioner Romanowski made a
motion to approve a request for monies from the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Relief Fund.
Seconded by Comm. Williams. Carried unanimously.
XII. Hearing no other business, the meeting adjourned at 1938 hrs.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine M. Wilbur, Clerk
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
(Minutes will be reviewed for approval at the December 11, 2007 meeting)
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
August 2007
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1
Chief
1
Deputy Chief
5
Assistant Chiefs
8
Lieutenants
50
Fire Fighters
65
On duty personnel
1 Fire Fighter on 207 -a Light Duty
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
1 Executive Assistant
0 Financial Clerk
0.5 Financial Clerk
Total employees as of 8/01/07 — 68.5
MUTUAL AID CALLS — From: Cayuga Heights (5), Lansing
To: Newfield
SELECTED CALLS —
On 7/24/07, 1853 hours, D Shift responded to a structure fire at 634 W Seneca St.
Using an aggressive interior fire attack, they quickly extinguished a fire that was rapidly
growing.
SUPPORT
30 Vehicle work orders were written and 25 were closed.
TRAINING —
See Attached report.
Submitted by: J. Thomas Dorman, Deputy Chief
Date Printed: 8/3/07 Page 1
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793
August 14th, 2007
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ithaca Fire Department
310 W Green St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Board Members:
The following is the Fire Marshal's report for July 2007.
Codes Division:
The Codes Division received 24 complaints in the month July. There were 10
complaints closed out, and 14 complaints that still remain open.
The Codes Division performed 25 Inspections and issued 21 notices of violation.
The division issued 9 operating permits for occupancies, 5 fire alarm system
certificates, 2 sprinkler system certificate and 1 temporary elevator certificate.
The Codes Division issued 30 parking violations: 11 Fire Lane / Fire Hydrant
Violations, 7 Handicap Parking Violations, and 12 Prohibited Areas
Fire Investigation Unit:
There were 4 fire investigations in the month of July 2007. Two Investigations
were for fires at 171 E State St, and 6' )4 W Seneca St in the City of Ithaca. One
Investigation was for a Vehicle Fire on 1059 Danby and one investigation was for
a house fire on 325 Winthrop Drive in the Town of Ithaca.
Public Education:
There were 6 Public Education Details, 1 Fire Drill Observation, and 7 Child Car
Seat Inspections in the month of July.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Co '-I
C Thomas Parsons
Assistant Fire Chief
Fire Marshall
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Statistical Summary
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS: AUGUST 14, 2007
There are 30,585 records in the Incidents Table. Between Monday, January 1, 2007 and Friday, August
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