HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1993-05-06 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
May 6, 1993
MINUTES
PRESENT :Chairman Baker ,Commissioners Bargher,Begg,Hamilton and
Grinnell .
ABSENT :None
1 ,Call to order at 1905 hours .
It was moved by Commissioner Hanilton,seconded by Commissioner
Bargher that exectutive session be moved to first on the agenda to
discuss a personel matter with Mayor Nichols .Carried unaimously.
Resumed open session at 1924 hours .
2 .Additions/deletions to the agenda :
Add :Volunteer/Training under Committees .
Add :Bunkers -Commissioner Bargher ( 12a) .
Add :Chairman Baker requested a special Commissioners meeting
on May 25 to approve volunteer applications .Commissioner Bargher
moved to have the special meeting May 25 , 1993 .Seconed by Commissioner
Grinnell .Carried unanimously.
Add :Moved by Commissioner Grinnell ,seconded by Commissioner Bargher
that a donation from Robert and Barbara Ruane be "aOc ate -Car=rimed
unanimously.
3.Persons wishing to speak to the Board of Fire Commissioners/Corres-
pondence.
The Company Captains requested information about funds that are
available for Volunteer activites .Chairman Baker will make a list
of funds .What the restrictions are,the balance of the accounts ,and
the process for obtaining the funds .
4 .Moved by Commissioner Begg,seconded by Commissioner Grinnell to
accept the audit in the amount of &8 , 120 .91 .Carried unanimously.
5 .Membership changes :
Moved by Commissioner Begg that the volunteer application of
Margaret Gwinn,Company #1 be accepted .Seconded by Commissioner
Hamilton.Carried unanimously.Moved by Commissioner Begg,seconded by
Commissioner Bargher that volunteer application of Davies Sholevan,
Company #9 be accepted.Carried unanimously.Moved by Commissioner
Bargher ,seconded by Commissioner Begg that Brian Weinstein,Company
#9 be accepted as an active member .Carried unanimously.Moved by
Commissioner Begg,seconded by Commissioner Bargher that the transfer
of Michael A.Antos from Company #6 to Company #9 be accepted.
Carried unanimously.Moved by Commissioner Hamilton,seconded by
Commissioner Begg that the following volunteer applications be
accepted with physical examinations :Company #7 -Janatha Armbrecht .
Company #9 -Taik McMaies .Carried unanimously.
6.Chairman Baker made a announcement of Chief Olmsteads upcoming
retirement on June 26, 1993 .Commissioner Hamilton suggested that
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6.the Volunteer and Training committee think about something to do
recognize Chief Olmstead.
7.Volunteer Incentive Program revisit :
The Volunteer/Training committee discussed incentives program at
the meeting,and they feel that the program needs to be reassesed.
There are programs within the department which are not given credit ,
such as the cause and orgin team,fire police,vets and the juvenille
firesetters program.Commossioner Hamilton moved that the committee
meet with Company Captains and union members to see what kind of
changes they would like to see,and then report back with possible
changes .Seconded by Commissioner Bargher.Carried unanimously.
8. IFD-Mascot proposal :
Commissioner Hamilton suggested that the Board of Fire Commissioners
support the idea of a department mascot,and that the board work with
the paid firefighters to maximize potential of the idea.This could be
done by expanded the idea into creating public awareness.Commissioner
Beggreguested to be involved in the selection of the dog.
Moved by Commissioner Hamilton,seconded by Commissioner Begg that the
board support the request from the paid firefighters for a department
mascot ,and a committee consisting of 2 board members , 1 paid firefighter ,
1 captain,and 1 bunler be formed to help with the selection of
the mascot .
9.Committees :
Budget & Finance
Volunteer & Training :Commissioner Bargher and Hamilton met ,but could
not discuss the survey regarding one active company due to the lack
of a copy of the survey.
Personnell & Staffing :Committee met and discussed the following :
Bunkers actvity :Any changes could not be made right away because
of contracts that have already been signed..The opinions of bunkers would
like to be considered,but many of the bunkers have left for
the summer .Possible changes in response sign in for volunteers :The
committee is open to any idea how to change the system,and to make
it better .Any ideas would be investigated.The committee requested
that the current policy of listing the alarm even if your truck
doesn,t respond be removed.Moved by Commissioner Bargher,seconded.
by Begg that the current policy be removed.The vote was as follows .
Agree :Commissioner Bargher,Begg,Hamilton,Grinnell .
Abstain :Chairman Baker.Carried .
Board of Fire Commissioner Award :Due to the fact that there is no
more dinners to recognize the recipient,the possiblebility of
presenting the award at a common council meeting.Commissioner
Hamilton will talk to Mayor Nichols to discuss the possiblity
of having a city wide recognition program.
10. Board of Fire Commissioners Award : Discussed in item #9 .
11 .Chiefs Report.
Monthly reports distributed .
Brian Wilbur asked for assistance from the board during the time
of transitain.
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11 .Requests for proposals for physicals were sent out,and a decison
has not been made yet .
Tom Dorman will be writing Thank Yous to Varna and Newfield Fire
Departments . It was moved by Commissioner Begg,seconded by
Commissioner Hamilton that $50.00 be taken out of the donation fund
and be sent to the Varna Fire Department in appreciation for their
assistance.Carried unanimously.
12 . (a) Bunkers :
Commissioner Bargher expressed his concern regarding the fire department
equipment being taken out of the district when bunkers leave.
Brian Wilbur and Marcia will discuss better ways to ensure their
return,and report back next month.
(b) .MOved by Commissioner Grinnell ,seconded by Commissioner Bargher
that the dues of $8 .00 for Central New York Firemens Association
be paid and a letter sent asking CNY to cHange Firemens to
Firefighters) .The vote was as follows .
Yes:Commissioners Bargher ,Grinnell ,Hamilton,Chairman Baker .
No :Commissioner Begg. $8 .00 dues under protest .
13 .At 2038 hours it was moved by Commissioner Bargher,seconded by
Commissioner Grinell that the meeting be adjourned.Carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
An'tait^ V■)06.
Lyman E.Baker
Chairman