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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-08-14 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 14 , 1990 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Cornelius , Baker, Neigh, Reeves and Howell . 1. Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 1918 hrs . 2 . Additions/deletions to the agenda: None 3 . Persons wishing to speak to Fire Commissioners : - Joe Bargher asked the Board to consider a contribution to a needy member from 2% funds in relation to the incentives program. This proposal was referred to Executive Session. - Jim Mayer offered services of volunteers to assist with rewriting the Volunteer Handbook. A committee including two Fire Commissioners , Volunteer Coordinator, and volunteers will meet in the near future . Chief Olmstead reminded the Committee that they need to also consider recommendations of the IFD Occupational Safety and Health Committee. 4. Commissioner Baker moved to approve the audit dated August 14 , 1990 in the amount of $158 , 677 . 89 . Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Carried unanimously. 5 . Commissioner Baker moved to approve reimbursement of $4 . 00 to the Ithaca Paid Firefighter' s Assoc. for soda provided at the 710 N. Tioga St. fire on 08/03/90 ( from the Donation Fund Checking Account) . Seconded by commissioner Neigh. Carried unanimously. 6 . Commissioner Baker moved approval of the following membership changes : - Co. #9 resignations : William Grae, Paul Barisi, Paul Cabera. Seconded by Commissioner Neigh. Carried unanimously. - The deaths of members of Co. #9 were noted: George Harper, Ronald Piech, Oliver Strong. - Commissioner Baker moved approval of the following resignations of members of Co. #5 : Robert Murray, Scott Fowler. Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Carried unanimously. - The death of Irwin Golden of Co. #5 was noted. 7 . After reviewing a request from Co . #6 for compensation to volunteers in regard to the duty schedule , Commissioner Minutes August 14 , 1990 Page 2 Reeves made a motion that the request be denied. Seconded by Commissioner Neigh. The vote was as follows : Yes : Commissioners Cornelius , Howell , Reeves and Neigh; No: Commissioner Baker. The motion carried. 8 . Chairman' s Report: Commissioner Cornelius read to the Board the letter that was written to the Ithaca Paid Firefighter' s regarding distribution of 2% funds . No response has been received thus far. He will check with the City Attorney regarding monies that have been held for distribution. 9 . Chief ' s Report: - Chief Olmstead announced the promotion of Firefighter Chuck Fish to Lieutenant. He also apologized for not formally introducing new Training Officer Randal Novak. - Insurance Service officials will be in during September after new stations are on line. - Construction of the Heavy Rescue is ahead of schedule by 3 weeks - is currently in the paint shop. Deputy Chief Dorman will arrange a visit to Saulsbury for the Board in the near future. - Construction is still in a state of incredible chaos . We will occupy South Hill Station by this Friday to accommodate new bunker training; West Hill should be ready by next week. Deputy Chief Wilbur and Volunteer Coordinator Lynch will be in touch with Company Captains to facilitate moves into new stations . A formal dedication and grand opening will be planned. The second floor of Central Station should be completed during the first part of September. - Proposals for the Volunteer Length of Service Award Program were opened last week and reviewed by the City Controller. The Board needs to review the proposals and make a recommendation to the B & A Committee , then for Council approval ; to Board of Elections by October 1st to get the referendum on the ballot for the general election. The City Attorney and Town Attorney will discuss the Town' s participation in the program (although a separate referendum is not required) . Marcia Lynch distributed information that was received and the options available . A special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 21st to meet with representatives of the 2 companies who submitted proposals . Minutes August 14, 1990 Page 3 - 1991 budget: Commissioner Baker made a motion to include the addition of 3 firefighters and 3 Lieutenants to the Fire Department roster for 1991 Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Carried unanimously. Commissioner Neigh made a motion to approve the following personnel items in the 1991 budget: Increase Account Clerk/Typist position from 35-40 hrs . /wk. and increase the Volunteer Coordinator position from 20-35 hrs . /wk. Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously. Commissioner Reeves made a motion to eliminate the request for $87 , 000 for Volunteer Compensation and that further study and legal opinion of the ramifications will be pursued. Seconded by Comm. Neigh. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the amount requested for overtime in 1991 . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. Commissioners continued to review each line item of the budget and approve each as recommended. Commissioner Reeves moved to approve $43 , 70 for the 225 account as recommended by the Fire Chief . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Baker moved to approve the proposed 1991 Fire Department budget as amended and recommended in the amount of $3 , 332 , 297 . 48 . Seconded by Comm. Neigh. Carried unanimously. At 2220 hrs . Commissioner Baker made a motion to move into Executive Session to discuss a request for a needy member. Seconded by Comm. Neigh. Carried unanimously. The Board resumed open session at 2238 hrs . Commissioner Reeves made a motion to approve payment of $100 . 00 for a needy member of Co . #1 who is ill and resides in a nursing home . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Neigh made a motion to recommend the Vet Volunteers also consider a similar request for a needy member of Co. #1 . Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously. Minutes August 14 , 1990 Page 4 At 2240 hrs . Commissioner Baker moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, David H. Cornelius , Chairman