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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1996-12-10 ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 10, 1996 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Lyman Baker, Robert Romanowski,Cynthia Yahn,Alvin Nelson and Paul Alexander. I. Chairperson Baker called the meeting to order at 1804 hrs. At this time Chairperson Baker recognized and thanked the Ithaca Fire Police for all their effort during the funeral for Police Officer Mike Padula. II. Comm. Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1996 meeting as written. Seconded by Comm. Alexander. Carried unanimously. III. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda -none IV. Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners: - Ernie Jackson expressed a concern about volunteer uniforms that have not yet been delivered as well as company checks that are not yet cashed. Deputy Chief Dorman replied that Onondaga Uniform Company has not yet completed the order. Comm. Baker asked if a local vendor such as Harold's could be used - Deputy Chief Dorman replied that the colors would be different;however, he will speak to Lt. Tier about this matter. Lyle Neigh reiterated the concern that the checks had not yet been cashed. V. Correspondence: -Comm. Romanowski made a motion to approve payment of$10.00 dues to the Central New York Firemen's Association for 1997. Seconded by Comm. Nelson. Comm. Yahn stated her opposition to the name "Firemen" and would like the name changed to Firefighter. The motion carried. VI. Membership Changes: None VII. Miscellaneous Reports: -Comm. Baker made a motion to approve the audit in the amount of$33,718.70. Seconded by Comm. Alexander. Carried unanimously. - Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board Meeting minutes were read (see minute book). - Town of Ithaca Report-Comm. Romanowski also reported on the anonymous donation to the Ithaca Fire Department for the distinct purpose of purchasing a hydraulic rescue tool. ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 10,1996 PAGE 2 -Comm. Romanowski made a motion to approve payment to Wegmans the amount of$282.04 for activities related to EcoVillage fire and Police Officer Padula's funeral. Seconded by Comm. Yahn. Carried unanimously. VIII. Department Report (Chief, Deputy Chief,Volunteer Coordinator and Training) - see copy in Minute Book. - Deputy Chief Dorman discussed with the Board the need to review and update the Department Rules and Regulations as they have not been modified for 22 years and the Board of Fire Commissioners is responsible for approving any changes. DC Dorman proposed that the Fire Chief be given the authority to establish rules and regulations for career,volunteers and bunkers. A motion was made to approve the Fire Chief's authority. After a lengthy discussion the motion was withdrawn due to the Board's desire to keep authority over volunteers and bunkers. Volunteer Lyle Neigh spoke from the audience that volunteer companies used to do recruiting,placing and release of bunkers but their authority was taken away. He feels the volunteers continue to have any responsibility taken away from them. The motion to authorize the Fire Chief to establish the rules and regulations was tabled for 30 days. - Deputy Chief Dorman also presented the VSAT Training Platoon Document that was also tabled for 30 days. Board members were encouraged to read the City Charter regarding their duties and responsibilities and be ready to vote on these two items at the January 1997 meeting. IX. Old Business: - Station 7 Status: Lyle Neigh addressed the Board that he felt it was never made clear what the Board of Fire Commissioners wanted as to the use of this building, and that not everyone was notified. He (Lyle) feels that Common Council will just take the use of the building away- as they did Station#6. There is money in the 1997 budget for maintenance of the building and someone should find out if the building could be used for things like the Cause & Origin Unit, training, etc. ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 3 -Comm. Yahn asked for assistance in preparing the presentation of the 1995 Board of Fire Commissioner's Award at the next Common Council meeting. Due to budget talks, etc. she was not able to do it for the November meeting. X. New Business: - Comm. Romanowski made a motion to have Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Lynch send out notices to all companies that annual reports are due January 30, 1997 (use of City money). Seconded by Comm. Alexander. Carried unanimously. (Commissioner Alexander left the meeting at 1900 hrs.) - The following resolution was presented by Comm. Yahn, seconded by Comm. Nelson and carried unanimously: Whereas (anonymous) has awarded a grant to the City of Ithaca Fire Department in the amount of$10,000.00; and, Whereas, the grant was awarded for the purpose of purchasing a hydraulic rescue tool for placement on apparatus at South Hill Station (Station 5); and, Whereas, the provisions applicable to the acceptance of this grant require compliance with certain stipulations,a copy of which is attached hereto; and, Whereas, such provisions are deemed reasonable and acceptable by the Fire Chief;now therefore be it Resolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby accepts the (anonymous) grant award in the amount of$10,000.00, to be applied for the purpose stated; and be it further Resolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby agrees the Ithaca Fire Department will abide by the provisions as stipulated by (anonymous). - Volunteer incentive- changes were read by Bill Gilligan. Comm. Romanowski made a motion to accept changes however, the City Attorney would have to approve hours overtime spent and not conflict with taxes. Seconded by Comm. Nelson. Carried unanimously. XI. Executive Session- not needed ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 10,1996 PAGE 4 XII. At 1925 hrs., Comm. Romanowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Lyman Baker,Chairperson (Due to a malfunction of the recording device, the notes are to the best of his recollection) Minutes to be approved at 01/14/97 meeting /�, -� �, y