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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1991-02-12 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 12, 1991 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Baker, Neigh, Cornelius (Chair), Reeves, and Howell Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 1908 hours. Chris was excused because of the Holiday. I I. Additions/Deletions to the agenda: none III. Persons wishing to speak to the Board of Fire Commissioners: -Jim Mayer would like a copy of the contract between the City and each Company regarding dispersing the $2,000. He stated the company never objected to taking the $2,000, but since the Board of Fire Commissioners want them to itemize what it is used for, he would like to know what he is supposed to use it for. -Tom Mills asked about the letter that stated how the $2,000 is spent. He felt that it was used for special purchasing. -Commissioner Neigh made a motion to table Jim Mayer's request regarding the $2,000. Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. -Commissioner Cornelius has asked that we extend the time to April 8, 1991 in order for the Companies to report back regarding the $2,000. Commissioner Neigh made the motion that Comm. Cornelius stated. Comm. Baker seconded. Carried unanimously. Board of Fire Commissioners February 12, 1991 Page 2 IV. Minutes for November 20, 1990 (special meeting), December 11, 1990, December 27 (special meeting), and January 8, 1991: Commissioner Baker moved these minutes be approved. Seconded by Comm. Howell. V. Commissioner Baker moved that the Audit be approved. Comm. Howell seconded. VI. Commissioner Baker approved the reimbursement of $8.00 to the Ithaca Paid Firefighters for soda purchased for the Ferris PI. fire on 2/4/91. Comm. Neigh seconded. Carried unanimously. VII. Membership changes: -Commissioner Baker made the motion and Comm. Neigh seconded to accept the following new members: #9--Jeffrey Gettleman, David Nathan, Frederick Noensie, Eric Schoessler; #1--Jeffrey Nelson . #3's--Craig M. Given has resigned from active duty in the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department as of Jan. 3, 1991, therefore, his membership is made effective 1/23/91. The Board had a conditional approval upon receipt of his release. Two conditional memberships from #3--Douglas Gardner providing letter from Owego Fire Company releasing him and #9--Jamie Gottlieb, upon receipt of physicians approval. Commissioner Baker moved for their approval based on their following through and Commissioner Neigh approved. VIII. Comm. Cornelius read the letter from the Tompkins Community Hospital, dated January 23, asking us to appoint a member to the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporation for a two-year term. The Board of Fire Commissioners was delighted to have Commissioner Neigh accept this duty. IX. Tom Mills resigned from the Fire Advisory Board due to personal conflict. Comm. Neigh moved that we take 30 days to solicit someone from the fire department. Comm. Baker seconded. Board of Fire Commissioners February 12, 1991 Page 3 X. Chiefs Report. - Ed Olmstead gave his report on volunteer response. Carolyn is going back 6 weeks to try to update these reports. Chief Olmstead emphasized the importance of getting the lists in. There is a difference in the Incidents reports between the County and the Department. Chief Olmstead is looking into this. He is also redoing the summary reports to make them shorter. A summary report will be produced. One hasn't been done for at least six years. The Fire Department has been polled by the City to look for more money in the budget. Chief Olmstead feels that we are in a better position than most Departments. The Chief also mentioned that he has ordered a supply of linen for the bunkers so that outside laundries would not have to be used. Commissioner Neigh mentioned that thermostats should be tamper-proof so no one can touch them. South Hill station has been so hot. The New York State Conference of Mayors is suing the State of New York regarding the Service Award Program. ISSO assured Chief Olmstead that the fire insurance would not be increased in the city and the town's insurance should go down. Xl. The Board would like to encourage the companies to process membership applications in a timely manner. Expenditures for 2% money has been received from #2 (1990 return), #6 (1989 amended, and 1990 return) and #3 (1990 return). The returns should be sent to the State and a copy should be sent to Central. Comm. Neigh stated that Company 5 is planning on having an " open house" S sometime in the middle of April. ktv The Board approved that the bill for $16.85 will be paid for a sick member of Company I. Board of Fire Commissioners February 12, 1990 Page 4 Commissioner Baker moved to adjourn the meeting at 2105 and Commissioner Neigh seconded. Carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, l^ /764 prnG David H. Cornelius, Chairman