HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1993-01-12 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISS ONERS
JANUARY 12, 199
MINUTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Baker, Bargher, Begg, Grinnell,
Hamilton (until 2010)
ABSENT: None
1. Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 1902
hours.
2. Additions/deletions to agenda:
- Add: Tom Dorman (Item 3A)
- Add: Announcement of the new liaison to the Board of
Fire Commissioners (Item 9A) .
- Add: Annual Reports (Item 11A)
3. Persons wishing to speak to the Board of Fire
Commissioner/Correspondence to the Board:
- Tom Dorman discussed the need to purchase an Ice Water
Rescue Board, and was looking for suggestions of
possible funding for the equipment. The cost of the
equipment is approximately $1,200, Chief Olmstead
suggested using the Rescue Squad Donation Fund, and it
was also suggested that the request should be made to the
Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Fireman Association at their
meeting on January 18, 1992. After further discussion,
Commissioner Hamilton moved to provide funding up to $600
for the equipment if complete funding is not available
from the Vets. Seconded by Commissioner Bargher, carried
unanimously.
4. Moved by Commissioner Begg, seconded by Commissioner
Grinnell that the minutes from the regular monthly
meetings of November 10, 1992, and December 9, 1992 be
approved with the following change; The December 9, 1992
meeting, item 3A, the name should have been Missy Fuller
rather than Missy Clark as stated in the minutes.
Carried unanimously.
5. Moved by Commissioner Grinnell, seconded by
Commissioner Bargher that the audit in the amount of
$14,575.82 be approved. Carried unanimously.
6. Staffing and overtime: Commissioner Begg suggested that
discussions regarding staffing and overtime should start
small involving the Board of Fire Commissioner, common
council liaison, and a liaison from the Town.
Commissioner Grinnell will contact a liaison from the
Town, and have results for the February meeting.
Board of Fire Commissioners
Minutes of 1/12/93
Page 2
7. Training 1993:
- Chief Olmstead informed the board that there is the
possibility of cancellations of training in 1993.
- Commissioner Baker asked if the HOSELINE was going to
be sent out again this year, it will be printed as it was
last year.
- The deadline for the incentive points is February 1,
1993, Marcia has already distributed the forms. '
8. Survey:
Commissioner Begg distributed draft copies of the letter
to the volunteers regarding the merging of companies.
After discussion, it was decided that any action would be
tabled for 30 days. In that time Commissioner Begg will
modify the questions asked on the survey, so that the
results can be better utilized.
9. Membership Changes:
- The Board acknowledged the death of Ernest Southby and
George Diemond Sr. both of Company #7.
- Moved by Commissioner Bargher, seconded by
Commissioner Grinnell that the resignation of Robert
Covert III, Company #9, be accepted. Carried
unanimously.
A. The new liaison to the Board, effective this month,
will be Barbara Blanchard.
10. Chiefs Report:
A. Monthly reports: presented
B. Other:
-A letter expressing appreciation for the help that
the department provided at a chimney fire and $30.00
donation (general donation fund) was received from
Judy Sobczak.
- The Board was asked' for reimbursement of $15.95
for food purchased at the incident 1/1/93 on North
Albany Street. Moved by Commissioner Hamilton,
seconded by Commissioner Bargher that the bill be
paid.
- Chief Olmstead distributed a memo regarding the
1993 Fire Department Projects (Attached) to see if
there were any additions before he went to the Human
Services Committee. Barb Caldwell and Brian Wilbur
discussed item 18 (Juvenile Fire Setters program) .
There is a need for a T.V. , VCR, and videos for the
program, and they would like to go outside the
traditional means for funding. Commissioner Bargher
suggested making the request for funding to the
Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Firemans Association.
Commissioner Grinnell moved that the Board of Fire
Commissioners support the efforts of the Juvenile
Fire Setters program and the soliciting of funds from
outside sources. Seconded by Commissioner
Board of Fire Commissioner
Minutes of 1/12/93
Page 3
Bargher, carried unanimously.
11. Other:
- 1992 Annual Reports: Commissioner Begg moved that
the forms be sent out to the companies and the results
should back to the board by April. Seconded by
Commissioner Bargher, carried unanimously.
- Moved by Commissioner Bargher that the duesof $8.00
for the Central New York Firemans Association be paid.
Commissioner Begg seconded the motion, but also would
like to include a letter suggesting that their name
should read Central New York Firefighter Association.
Carried unanimously.
12. At 2030, the board moved into executive session to
discuss the request from the family of a former member
of Co. 7.
At 2038, the board resumed open session.
Moved by Commissioner Bargher, and seconded by
Commissioner Grinnell that the request be denied.
Carried unanimously.
13. At 2040 hours, it was moved by Commissioner Bargher,
seconded by Commissioner Grinnell and carried unanimously
that the meeting be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
JUVrY\OuGv
Lyman E. Baker
Chairman '
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
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FIRE CHIEF • (607)272-1234
MEMORANDUM _..
TO: oard of Fire Commissioners
FROM: dward M. Olmstead, Jr. , Fire Chief
DATE: 12 January 1993
SUBJECT: 1993 Fire Department Projects, - -
Deputy Chiefs Dorman, Wilbur and I have identified the following
items as projects to be., addressed. for, e ; r
1. Work with Board of Fire Commissioners on review of elements
of City-Town Fire Protection Agreement, with special emphasis on
staffing issue.
2. Develop:plant for;:city:-wide, response.,to hazardous materials : z
:incidents th at macce ab: le k.to the NeZw I*T. Y.o: r..dk.7..a.':S State, epa�arsCtmy3e n t
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3... Continue building index. of Board,minutes_ and resolutions.
4. Continue implementation of program budget.
5. j•Revise newmember application:process 'for;:'volunteer` members
`7 4s to :bring procedures into compliance ithO aericans;;.with
Disabilities Aft his lii - nclu�1 ��',gg}-� '� or
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Volunteer Companies :review s th;ie ,pr k ce`csrers trar ti com `11 nnc e� .r•.J�;r'��� , ,
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6. _ Complete;specification. And purchase of, aerialz ladder,.,pumper,
and suburban.
7. Begin upgrade of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus'.` 'r7
• 8. Establish program for the upgrade' of all ground ladders.
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9. Revise and consolidate Standard Operating Procedures and -
General Orders.
10. Finalize Occupational Safety and Health Policy.
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11. Revise in service training program (state mandated 100-hour
in service for career personnel) through transfer of
responsibility to individual shifts.
12. Complete fraternity and sorority inspection program and
commence inspection program for other places of assembly
(churches, bars, restaurants) •
13. Establish basic inspection program for C-2 (mercantile)
occupancies, including updating of emergency contact database.
14 . Establish next group of, inspection and permit fees.
15. Complete last phase of fire hydrant inspection program and
resume twice-yearly operational hydrant inspections .
16. Finalize hazardous materials SOP for incident response to
operational .level.
17. Revise incident accountability program to establish higher
degree of control at emergency operations.
18. Formally establish Juvenile Fire Setter program including
securing of outside funding sources.
19. Continue..4nte*gration: of, Fire ire Department- and-Building -
Department` 'property and code`enforcement-'databases through" shared
computer system. : t.. .
20. Complete specification and acquisition of exhaust extraction
system for apparatus rooms.
21,.,construct.,,dedicated turnout gear. storagey facilities in fire
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23. Begin phaseout of shunt 'type master boxes -on -Gamewell system.
24. Develop rapid water rescue SOP.
Please determine if there are any other projects that you believe
should be identified and added to the list. This material will
be presented to the Human Services Committee at the regular
January meeting (1/19/93) .
CC: .DC Wilbur
DC Dorman
VC Lynch
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