HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1992-08-11 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 11, 1992
MINUTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Baker, Bargher, Begg, Grinnell
(one vacancy)
1 . Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 1905 hrs .
2 . Additions/deletions to the agenda:
- Ithaca Paid Firefighter' s request for reimbursement (add
to #9)
3 . Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners :
- Deputy Chief Brian Wilbur addressed the Board regarding
changes to the Rules & Regulations as it relates to clothing
(uniforms) . After discussion, Commissioner Begg moved to
accept the changes as presented (all changes have been
approved by the administration and the Union) .
Seconded by Commissioner Bargher. Carried unanimously.
(See attached report) .
- Firefighter Baker' s letter to the Board regarding training
request: Discussion on the floor - no action.
- Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Lynch invited Board members
to the Bunker picnic to be held at Station #5 on Saturday,
August 22, 1992 . Discussion followed regarding the
possibility of inviting all active volunteers . This is not
feasible due to cost as Cornell is donating the food for the
event.
- Volunteer Firefighter David Cornelius reported on Board of
Fire Commissioner duties as stated in the City Charter.
Copies were distributed.
4 . Committee Reports
a. ) E911- Chief Olmstead reported on the status of the
project.
b. ) Survey of Active Volunteers - no report.
c. ) A request of a needy member of Co. #2 - referred to
Executive Session.
d. ) Volunteer David Cornelius discussed 2% funds, and
placing a limit on the amount of money someone can request
from that fund. He provided Board members with historical
information relative to the issue. No action taken.
e. ) Chairman Baker, Comm. Bargher and Chief Olmstead
reported on their efforts to have the Mayor make an
appointment to the Board to fill the vacancy.
f. ) Gail Porter will continue as Clerk of the Board.
g. ) The Space Needs Study will be presented at a special
meeting of the Board to be held on September 22, 1992 .
h. ) Commissioner Begg made a motion to authorize the Fire
Chief to request the City' s Vacancy Review Committee to fill
two vacant Firefighter positions and that the remaining two
vacancies and filling of the Municipal Training Officer
position be taken up with the Human Services Committee for
possible inclusion in the 1993 budget. Seconded by Comm.
Bargher. Carried unanimously.
i . ) A special meeting of the Board will be held on
September 1, 1992 at 1800 hrs . to discuss the proposed 1993
Fire Department budget.
j . ) Pager resolution - referred to Executive Committee
k. ) Commissioner Begg will review the audit on August 25,
1992 .
1 . ) Donation Fund Report - tabled
5 . Commissioner Grinnell moved to approve the minutes of the
July 14, 1992 meeting as written. Seconded by Commissioner
Bargher. Carried unanimously.
6 . Commissioner Bargher moved to approve the audit in the
amount of $12,829 . 08. Seconded by Comm. Grinnell . Carried
unanimously.
7 . Membership Changes :
- Commissioner Bargher moved to approve the addition of
Kevin Bane as a member of Co. #6 . Seconded by Comm.
Grinnell . Carried unanimously.
8 . Chief ' s Report:
- Monthly reports were reviewed for the period 01/01/92 to
07/31/92 .
- Chief Olmstead reported on the status of the training
center. He distributed a report from Ryan-Biggs Assoc.
regarding an inspection they did on 7/30/92 . 4 items need
to be completed before further use and need to be completed
before bunker training starts next week. Other items need
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August 11, 1992
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to be considered to extend the life of the building.
9 . Commissioner Begg moved to approve request for reimbursement
of $38 .40 for soda for 523 S. Albany St. fire from the
Ithaca Paid Firefighter' s Union. Seconded by Comm. Bargher.
Carried unanimously.
10 . The Board moved into Executive Session at 2045 hrs .
Open session resumed at 2156 hrs .
Commissioner Bargher made a motion to deny a request of a member
of Co. #2 and that a letter be sent to that effect. Seconded by
Comm. Grinnell . Carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2157 hrs .
Respectfully submitted,
E_ e),246.
Lyman Baker, Chairman