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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-07-10 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS JULY 10 , 1990 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Cornelius , Baker, Reeves and Howell . 1 . Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 1910 hrs . 2 . Additions/Deletions to the agenda: - Add: Reorganization of the Board 3 . Persons wishing to speak to Fire Commissioners : None 4 . Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve minutes of the following meetings : - May 08 , 1990 - regular meeting - June 06 , 1990 - special meeting - June 12 , 1990 - regular meeting Comm. Reeves seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. 5 . Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the audit dated July 10 , 1990 in the amount of $46 , 071 . 21 . Seconded by Comm. Howell . Carried unanimously. 6 . Membership Changes : - A request from Co. #9 to change Rob Covert' s status from social to active was tabled until the next meeting to allow Co. #9 to vote on provisions of their by-laws . 7 . Commissioner Reeves made a motion to approve payment of $23 . 49 to the Shortstop Deli from the Donation Fund Checking Account for refreshments for the Ithaca High School Fire on 06/17/90 . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Howell made a motion to accept a donation from Cornell University in the amount of $500 . 0 and deposit in the Donation Fund checking account. Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously. 8 . Commissioner Howell made a motion to authorize participation by members of the Ithaca Fire Department in activities of the Central New York Firemen' s Convention that will be held in Ithaca From July 12-21 , 1990 . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. 9 . Commissioner Reeves made a motion to authorize the Fire Chief to facilitate the City' s financial contribution to Volunteer Companies ( $2 , 000 per company) . Seconded by Comm. Howell . Carried unanimously. 10 . Pat Kennedy of the city Attorney' s Office was in attendance to assist in discussion of several issues : - Minutes July 10 , 1990 Page 2 - According to opinion of the State Comptroller' s office, there is no need to continue to hold 1/9 of 2% funds pending any action by the Paid Firefighter' s Union. A certified letter will be sent to the President of the Firefighter' s Union indicating that monies currently being held for this purpose will be distributed to volunteer companies . - Volunteer Length of Service Awards program: It has been determined that one referendum of City residents ( simple majority approval ) is required to establish the program. $30 , 000 has been approved in the 1990 City budget for this purpose. Ms . Kennedy will confer with the Town of Ithaca Attorney regarding their participation in the program relative to contract agreements . Marcia Lynch will check with Board of Elections on how to set up a referendum. - After a lengthy discussion regarding alcohol in fire stations , Commissioner Baker moved that there shall be no storage or consumption of alcoholic beverages in or on Fire Department property, effective upon notification of officers of the Fire Department, Company Captains and Presidents of all appropriate collective bargaining units , and the Fire Chief will post notices in all stations . Seconded by Commissioner Howell . Carried unanimously. - Commissioner Reeves made a motion that it will also be the policy of the Ithaca Fire Department that members shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty with the Ithaca Fire Department. Seconded by Commissioner Howell . Carried unanimously. 11 . Chief ' s Report: - Monthly reports were reviewed and received. - Chief Olmstead responded to President Rhoads of Cornell University regarding a bill that was received for damages caused by the Ithaca Fire Department. - Construction update - all work is behind schedule - new stations will not be completed until at least August 1 , 1990 ; Station 9 & 7 still waiting for completion; Central could be finished by September 1st; Dispatch is due to be moved and in operation around July 23rd. Contingency funds for renovations are almost depleted; contingency for new construction is in good shape. Furniture requests have been approved. - Budget formulation is on schedule - a special meeting may be planned to review the tentative final budget. Minutes July 10 , 1990 Page 3 - The Fire Insurance Service will be coming in September to re-rate for the City and Town - The Mayor will announce his appointment of Lyle Neigh to the Board of Fire Commissioners at the common Council meeting tomorrow night. 12 . Other: Reorganization: - Commissioner Reeves moved to nominate Commissioner Cornelius as Chairman of the Board. Seconded by Comm. Howell . Hearing no other nominations , the vote was unanimous . Commissioner Howell moved to appoint Commissioner Baker as Vice Chairman of the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Hearing no other nominations , the vote was unanimous . Commissioner Reeves made a motion to appoint Christine Brill as Clerk of the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Howell . Carried unanimously. At 2105 hrs . , Commissioner moved that the meeting to adjourned. Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, L/ ?//' I �'a-`/ David H. Cornelius , Chairman