HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1987REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was
called to order at 1930 hours, October 13, 1987 at Central Fire
Station.
Members present were Karl Schmid, Dave Cornelius and Gary
Moravec. Others present included Lyle Neigh (Co. 5), Dan Rhoads
(Co. 1), Ernie Jackson, and media representatives.
Mr. Schmid reported that due to the death of Chief Olmstead's
father and the illness of his son, neither the Chief nor Deputy
Chief would be in attendance at this meeting. Monthly reports will
not be heard.
2. The monthly audit was reviewed. Hearing no discrepancies, a
total of $219442.11 was approved.
3. The Commissioners agreed to appoint Christine Brill as Clerk
of the Board of Fire Commissioners pending final approval by the
City Attorney. A list of duties will be drawn up.
4. The following membership changes were approved:
Sergio Tufo was approved for membership to Co. 9 (pending
physician's approval);
Bryan McNally was approved for membership to Co. 9 (pending
physician's approval);
Ellen O`Pray was approved for membership to Co. 6.
P. Ken Reeves was approved for membership to Co. 3. ` New member
training was waived in recognition of his 31 year firefighter
career; however the Commissioners would like him to have a
physical exam.
Guy VanBenschoten was dropped from Co. 3 (per section 6.6
of the City Charter).
Appointments of George Kiss, Frank Caruccio and Josh Wright
were tabled until complete applications are received.
5. Mr. Cornelius made a motion to appoint P. Ken Reeves and Lyle
Neigh as delegates to the Tompkins County Fire and Disaster
Advisory Board for 1988, 1989, and 1990. Mr. Moravec seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously. As there were no recommenda-
tions for alternates, no action was taken.
6. A motion was approved to pay from the Donation Fund checking
account $14.02 for an Emergency Situation (8/16/87 D b Rd
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Fire); and $38.26 for an Emergency Situation (9/28/87 - Falls
St. Fire): both purchases at the Shortstop.
7. Dan Rhoads, Captain of Co. #1, requested that Co. #1 be reim-
bursed $306.00 that was paid to a needy member. Discussion
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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was
called to order at 1932 hours, November 10, 1987 at Central Fire
Station.
Members present were Karl Schmid, Dave Cornelius and Gary
Moravec. Others present included Lyle Neigh (Co. 5) and Bill Henry
(Co. 7).
2. The monthly audit was reviewed. Hearing no discrepancies, a
total of $19,050.41 was approved for payment.
3. The following membership changes were approved:
Co. #9: Joshua Wright and Frank Caruccio were added to the
membership.
Chief Olmstead reported that James Diemond has been approved
for ordinary disability retirement effective November 2,`1987 and
the Chief is awaiting approval to fill the position.
He also reported that three candidates have been interviewed
for the part time Account Clerk position in his office. An
appointment will be made in the near future.
4. Monthly reports: Chief Olmstead presented the monthly reports
which were accepted.
5. Commissioner Cornelius requested that the regular meeting on
December 8, 1987 be changed to meet at 4:30 P.M. as Co. 01 will
hold their Annual Banquet later that evening and the Commissioners
and the Fire Chief are all invited. No one objected.
6. Chief Olmstead reported that due to a change in the City
Charter, the membership of the Board of Commissioners will be
increased to five - two more Commissioners will be appointed by the
Mayor in January.
The Chief and the Commissioners discussed the delay in resolv-
ing the issue of two new fire stations. The Fire Station committee
continues to meet; however, progress seems to be delayed because
costs are now estimated to be well above the budget. The Chief
will report new information as it is received.
7. The following items were approved for payment from the Dona-
tion Fund checking account for emergency situations:
Turbacks: 10/13 - 14/87:
- McDonald's: $36.39 ($14.44 - complimentary coffee)
- Shortstop: $47.80
- Mr. Donut: $24.21
Hancock St.: 10/19/87:
- McDonald's: $14.38
S. Aurora St.: 10/24/87:
- Tops: $1.69
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budget. After a lengthy discussion ,
write a letter to the Budgdetoabe inappropriate ncuts"andetoien-
support of what was deems
courage the Committee to approve a more
add $tion,ofbl2gFirefighterso
be specifically noted are as f add for turnout gear for
with appropriate gear and training; $7,
volunteers; training expenses; office expenses; parts and supplies;
and dress uniforms that are required by law.
The Commissioners felt tcularlytweithout additional personnel,
two new fire stations, parts
it then becomes imperative that the nusbwillf requireebothatraining
bunkers be increased. e
and equipment. The budget as approved by the Mayor does not
adequately support the recruitment of volunteers and bunkers.
Similarly, maintenance of equipment and vehicles must be ongoing,
to ward off large expenses in the future.
g. At 2030 hours, the Commissioners moved into Executive Session
to discuss requests of needy members.
The following resolution was passed:
"That the City Chamberlain be authorized and instructed to pay
from the Active Firemen's Relief Fund $1,214.90 for a needy member
of Co. 7."
Other requests from members eodf CTheseamembers7mayrcomesback to
at length and subsequently
the Commissioners to further justify their need.
As a result of discussions and questions raised regarding
various requests for need, it was decided to ask the City Attorney
for legal advice:
- Establish guidelines define term "short term needy
funding ";
- How much authority do Commissioners have in asking for
justification of need;
- Need to have definition of the term "indigent ";
- Does "need" include family member's expenses (i.e. spouse's
dental bills).
The Commissioner's will also ask the City Attorney to assist in
seeking an audit of accounts.
10. The meeting adjourned at 2130 hours.
Karl F. Schmid, Chairman
Board of Fire Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was
called to order at 1638 hours, December 8, 1987 at Central Fire
Station. Members present were Karl Schmid, Dave Cornelius and Gary
Moravec. -
P. The monthly audit was reviewed. A total of $14,999.50 was
approved which includes a payment to Charles Mosher in the amount
of $64.99 (did not contain an audit stamp).
3. Roger Keeney, representing the Task Force of the Homeless,
addressed the Commissioners regarding the issue of the homeless in
Ithaca. Mr. Keeney requested that the Fire Commissioners declare
this coming winter a weather emergency and allow the fire stations
to be used as a temporary shelter for the homeless.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the many concerns and problems
that this proposal would create, the Fire Commissioners determined
that they do not have the authority to declare a weather emergency
and that the Fire Department is not equipped to handle such an
undertaking, nor is it an appropriate agency for this type of
program.
They were sympathetic to the problem and suggested other avenues of
pursuit.
4. The following membership change was approved:
Co. #9: Surgio Tufo was added to the membership as he has
received an approved medical exam.
5. Commissioner Schmid Provided an update/history of the new fire
stations proposal:
- An architect was hired and asked to design two fire stations with
given requirements (but not a budget);
- Architect designed the stations according to requirements and
gave an estimate;
- The estimate was twice as much as originally planned - how
original estimate was determined is a mystery;
- The architect was asked to redesign the fire stations to meet a
revised budget of $900,000 per station;
- Architect designed according to budget but then could not meet
the program;
- Town of Ithaca appears unwilling to raise the budget;
- The Fire Commissioners are reluctant to approve the buildings if
they do not conform with the required program;
- Mayor feels strongly that the fire stations should be capable of
meeting the required program.
Dan Hoffman reported that Common Council is sympathetic to the
Town's budget problem; however Council is willing to continue
negotiations.
The Commissioners would like to poll the Town Board individually to
get their reaction, and encourage volunteer firefighters and anyone
interested to attend meetinqp legarding the new fire stations.
Meetings generally have been on Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. Meetings
will be noted on the fire monitor announcements at 6:00 P.M. each
day.
6. Commissioner Schmid reminded the Commissioners to be thinking
about nominees for the Annual Fire Commissioner's Award. The award
is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the Ithaca
Fire Department for a period of at least 5 years. This award is
presented at the Awards Banquet (2nd Saturday in May).
7. Deputy Chief Brian Wilbur showed the Commissioners a "lockbox"
which he will be asking building owners to install. The "lockbox"
would enable the Fire Department to have a master key (for the box)
for all buildings. The box contains the particular building's key.
This would eliminate the Fire Department having to maintain over
100 keys to various buildings. �
G. At 1728 hours, the Commissioners moved into Executive Session
to discuss a request of a needy member.
The following resolution was passed:
"That the City Chamberlain be authorized and instructed to pay from
the Active Firemen's Relief Fund $883'45 for a needy member of Co.
7".
The City Attorney will be invi d to the next meeting to discuss
the Commissioner's concern rega ding various requests for need and
assistance in seekinp an audit of accounts.
10. The meeting adjourned at 17#0 hours
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Karl SchmiT Chairman
Board of Fire Commissioners
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 29, 1987
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Commisioner Schmid
2. After reviewing the audit, Commissioner Schmid moved to approve the
audit in the amount of $13,346.60. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Cornelius and carried unanimously.
3. Commissioner Schmid moved the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Energy Commission be requested to
file an application with the State of New York Energy Office for a
Technical Assistance Study (TAS) for Central Fire Station and Fire
Station #9.
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Cornelius and carried
unanimously.
4. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karl F. Schmid, Chairman