HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-05-08 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
MAY 8, 1990
MINUTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Moravec , Howell , Reeves and Baker ;
ABSENT: Commissioner Cornelius - Excused .
1 . Vice Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 1905 hrs.
2. Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners:
- Lyle Neigh , on behalf of Company #5, requested that the
Board acknowledge, in the form of a resolution, a statement
affirming that Company #5 retains permanent ownership of two
antique windows that will be installed in the South Hill
station and that they are considered a loan. (See attached
letter from Torrent Hose Company No . 5) .
Commissioner Howell made a motion to approve and acknowledge
that Torrent Hose Company No . 5 retains permanent ownership of
two antique windows that will be installed in the South Hill
station - description and other details concerning the windows
is attached . Seconded by Comm. Reeves. Carried unanimously.
(Copy in the Minute Book )
- Jim Mayer addressed the Board regarding the alcohol issue
and liability for volunteer companies. Further discussion of
this issue will be postponed until the City Attorney offers
his opinion on the subject .
3. Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the minutes of the
special meeting held on April 30, 1990. Seconded by Comm.
Reeves. Carried unanimously.
4. Financial :
- Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the audit dated
May 8, 1990 in the amount of $20,854.42. Seconded by Comm.
Howell . Carried unanimously.
- A motion to approve a request for funds for the CNY
Firemen's Convention from Company #2 was tabled for more
information from the company.
- Commissioner Baker made a motion to reimburse Assistant
Chief VanBenschoten in the amount of $14.56 for food
purchased for the Hook Place fire in February (from the
donation fund checking account ) . Seconded by Comm. Howell .
Carried unanimously.
Minutes
May 8, 1990
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5. Membership Changes:
- Commissioner Reeves made a motion to approve the following
membership changes:
- Add John Havens - Co . #5
- Add Dan McCabe - Co . #9
- Drop Clifford Ducey (resigned ) - Co . #1
Seconded by Commissioner Baker . Carried unanimously.
- A motion made by Commissioner Howell to reinstate George
Arnold to membership in Co . #4 failed for lack of a second .
6. Chief's Report :
- Recognition Day Dinner - Saturday, May 12 at 6:30 P.M. at
the Emerson Suites at Ithaca College.
- Bus tour of fire department facilities - Saturday, May 12
beginning at 9:00 A.M. - meet at Central Fire Station .
- Monthly reports were reviewed .
- The Chief will arrange an inspection of the Heavy Rescue
truck at Saulsbury for Fire Commissioners.
At 1930 hrs. Commissioner Baker made a motion to move into
Executive Session to discuss a request of a needy member . Seconded
by Commissioner Reeves. Carried unanimously.
At 1948 hrs. the Board resumed open session. Commissioner Reeves
made a motion to authorize the City Chamberlain to pay from the
Active Firemen's Relief Fund a bill in the amount of $58.00 for a
needy member of Co . #2; and that more information is required
before considering further requests of this member . Seconded by
Comm. Howell . Carried unanimously.
At 1950 hrs. , Commissioner Baker made a motion to adjourn the
meeting . Seconded by Comm. Reeves. Carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Gary Moravec , Vice Chairman