Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-02-13 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 13 , 1990 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Moravec , Baker , Howell and Reeves ; ABSENT: Commissioner Cornelius (excused) . 1 . Vice Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 1907 hrs . 2 . There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. 3 . Persons wishing to speak to Fire Commissioners : - Lyle Neigh reported that a 10 person fire investigation team • ( 5 2-person teams ) has been formed and participants are attending training sessions . Members comprise both paid and volunteer firefighters . - Jim Mayer spoke on behalf of Company #9 regarding parking problems at Station 9 for bunkers and members . The Board responded that this issue had been investigated at length some time ago and there was nothing that could be done . 4 . Correspondence - none . 5 . Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the audit dated February 13 , 1990 in the amount of $43 , 346 . 98 . Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Carried unanimously . 6 . The 1989 Firemen ' s Relief Fund Annual Report was received from the City Chamberlain . 7 . A request from the Discovery Center ( Binghamton) for a donation of a fire pole was referred to the Chief to research the historical value to the fire department and if there were any other local sources that would like to have it. He will report back to the Board . 8 . Commissioner Howell made a motion to approve the following new members : • —John Ault - Co. #6 - Mark Bellantoni - Co. #9 - Lisa Bumbalo - Co. #9 - Edward James Crandall - Co. #4 - Thomas Kuntz - Co. #5 • - Catherine Schano - Co. #4 - Greg Silpe - Co. #9 . - Patrick Sullivan - Co. #6 - Laurie Updike - Co . #3 - Richard Wilbur - Co. #3 - Stephen Yonaty - Co. #9 .\ Minutes February 13 , 1990 Page 2 Commissioner Baker seconded the motion . Carried unanimously . Chief Olmstead praised new Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Lynch for her work in getting these new members through the process . He also noted that she has another 9 more prospective members in the works . Training for the 11 new members will begin in the near future . 9 . To reaffirm our commitment to volunteers and as agreed to in discussions with the Town of Ithaca Supervisor , Commissioner Howell moved the following resolution : Resolved , that the Ithaca Fire Department will provide challenging and responsible opportunities for trained volunteer members . Seconded by Commissioner Baker. Carried unanimously . 10 . The attached resolution to amend the City/Town contract was moved by Commissioner Reeves and seconded by Commissioner Baker . Carried unanimously . (This resolution [verbatim] was also adopted by Common Council at their meeting on 02/07/90 ) . 11 . Use of new stations for community meetings and activities : As a result of an inquiry from a Town of Ithaca Representative ( Board of Representatives ) , Chief Olmstead reported that during the design development meetings , there were no facilities included for these types of .activities as a cost avoidance strategy . He will discuss this with the parties involved . 12 . Chief ' s Report: - Monthly reports were reviewed . The Chief noted that this is the first report in 10 years that indicated a drop in the number of incidents for the period . - The two new pumpers are now in service and seem to be positively received. by the firefighters. - Fire Station Renovations and Construction: all work has been basically at a standstill for the last 4-6 weeks ; not much cooperation between contractors ; a meeting of all parties is scheduled to try and untangle the mess. It will be at least 2 months before work is completed at Station 9 and Central Station ; new stations probably not before the end of June . Board of Fire Commissioners February 13, 1990 Page 3 - The bid for the phone system will be awarded at the Board of Public Works meeting tomorrow; cost should be around $18 , 000. - Bid Awards : Commissioner Baker made a motion to accept the bid from Motorola for items #1-4 on the bid sheet for pagers and base radios, as recommended by Chief Olmstead . Seconded by Comm. Howell . The motion carried with Comm. Reeves abstaining . Commissioner Baker made a motion to accept the bid for MSA-SCBA equipment from LaFrance Fire Equipment Corp . as recommended by Chief Olmstead . Seconded by Comm. Howell . The motion carried with Comm. Reeves abstaining . Commissioner Baker made a motion to accept the bid for computer hardware and software to Chemung Computer for items # 1 , 2 , 4 , 5, 6, and 8 and item #7 from Solution Technology , all contingent on review of State contracts for lower prices and also contingent on release of funds from the 460 account ( request to B & A next week ) . Seconded by Commissioner Howell . The motion carried with Comm . Reeves abstaining . Commissioner Howell made a motion to accept the only bid for the body and chassis of the heavy rescue from Saulsbury Fire Equipment Company as recommended by Deputy Chief Dorman. Seconded by Comm. Baker . The motion carried with Comm. Reeves abstaining . Three Supervac fans will be purchased from LaFrance from the operating budget , as recommended by staff at a cost of $1 ,769. Commissioner Howell , on behalf of the Board , commended Chief Olmstead , Deputy Chief Dorman and the staff for all their hard work in putting together the bid for the heavy rescue truck . 13. Committee Reports: - Volunteer Handbook - Commissioner Moravec reported that a draft will be presented at the March meeting . - The Station 6 Use Committee will report at the March meeting . - The Commissioner ' s Award Committee will make a nomination at the April meeting ( executive session) . Minutes February 13, 1990 Page 4 • At 2050 hrs . Commissioner Howell made a motion to adjourn the meeting . Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously . Respectfully submitted , (;sry Moravec , Vice Citai rm .n •