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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS '; !.:?
SPECIAL MEETING: MAY 25, 1989 ,1
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PRESENT: Commissioners Cornelius, Moravec, Reeves, and Earle; r J J9 ?^-
ABSENT: Commissioner Howell
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1. Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 1607 hrs.
2. The Volunteer Membership Application Committee distributed a draft form
of the proposed new application.
Discussion followed regarding the new information and procedures to follow.
The last 3 pages of the application contains personal information and will
not be distributed, but will be included in a confidential personnel file
in the Chief's office. Should the personal information contain items that
might affect the applicant's membership, this information will be shared
with the Companys' Investigation Committees.
A new section of the application contains a Criminal Inquiry Waiver -
the Ithaca Police Department, Ithaca College and Cornell University
Security Divisions will all assist in this matter. The applicant is
asked to sign a release for this information.
When all is said and done, the Companies have the right to reject an
applicant with no stated reason. Commissioner Earle asked if there is
an appeal process. Yes, through the Board of Fire Commissioners.
The new application, along with a packet of information, will be given
to prospective volunteers as soon as minor revisions are made. Volunteers
will be conducting a recruitment drive June 16 and 17. Training schedules
will be determined with a minimum number of 8 recruits, but no more than
12 in a class.
Commissioner Earle made a motion to accept •the revised volunteer membership
application process and the Board of Fire Commissioners responds favorably
to the process. Seconded by Commissioner Reeves. Carried unanimously.
3. Chief Olmstead reported that the City's Budget and Administration Committee
will meet tonight to establish salary levels for the Municipal Training
Officer and Volunteer Coordinator's positions.
4. Correspondence:
A letter has been received from Mayor Gutenberger indicating that the Town
of Ithaca has appointed Lyman Baker to replace Robert Earle on the Board
of Fire Commissioners effective 7/1/89. Gloria Howell has been reappointed
for another 2 year term.
A copy of a letter was read addressed to Common Council from the Company
Captain's recommending that the Mayor reappoint David Cornelius to the
Board of Fire Commissioners for another term.
5. Chairman Cornelius reported that the Human Services Committee considered
the matter of distribution of 2% funds - they have determined that according
to information received from City_Attorney Nash, that these funds can be
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distributed and will be recommended to the B & A and Common Council that 8/9
of the funds be divided by 8 companies - 1% being held in the account.
6. Commissioner Reeves noted that the minutes of the May 9, 1989 meeting
should reflect his abstention from the vote awarding uniform bids.
7. New Deputy Chief J. Thomas Dorman was introduced to the Board.
8. At 4:45 P.M. the Board moved into executive session to discuss a disciplinary
matter.
The Board resumed open session at 5:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
David . Cornelius, Chairman
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