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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-11-13 (2) BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS . . JANUARY 10, 1989 MINUTES • PRESENT: Commissioners Cornelius, Reeves, and : rle: Chairman Cornelius ll d the ti to d 1 . Additions/deletions to the d 2. Persons i hi to k to Fire Commissiowsp - Firefighter David Reynolds inquired if the: 840rd of Fire Rt. 6 issue. After a lengthy discussionhefollowing resolution was unanimously approved ; W1,7: WHEREAS, we believe the octopus (Ht . 96) ppp#,Ilr can only get worse unless drastic action is taken soon1r4t WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners THEREFORE BE IT REVOLVED, that the Board taftf0 Commissioners urges that a decision be d immediately traffic situation at the octopus for the soffttiltof all members of the community and to ensure that emergellgy -gtervices will hc- 3. Commissioner Reeves d motion to amount of $a, 141 .61 . Seconded by Comm. Ear,1,!. Carried unanimously. 4. A request to Station 7 for Cub Scout meetiri0 has been withdrawn. They have arranged to use the yowttl.: 13ureau building. 5. Commissioner owing member do t Co . #3 - Robyn Wishna (pending physical ) ; :„ 4: Co . #5 - Matthew Schneider ; Co . #6 - William Gilligan (pending physical) Seconded by Commissioner Reeves . Carried Unonijnously . The Board discussed the process by i s are notified of their acceptance into a ocedures to follow regarding meetings, training , etc . w Volunteer Coordinator 's position could/would expedite process. The Companies should also have a system wherebyrneWvolunteers aren' t lost due to lack of communication. Minutes January 10, 1989 Page 2 b. Commissioner Reeves made a motion to approve arequest from the Ithaca School District to use Central St40,on for voting on May 2, 1989. The District should be aware . oat space may be limited due to renovations that may begin a1'>ound that time. Seconded by Comm. Earle. Carried unanimously,i 7. Sean Killeen and the Board discussed severit � opics including concerns about volunteer and bunker recruitmen ., and retention . Many issues regarding new stations, City/Town :ontract a they relate to volunteers needs to be discussed . Sean would be glad to meet at any time to deliberate these i*Sues. Sean also discussed a letter from City Engineer_: Dill Gray regarding the tentative schedule for station r novations and construction. After discussion for the schedule, a meetine.bfthe Fire Station Committee was set for February 6, ,19Q9 {at 5:00 P .M. .,t Central Station. Prepared agendas will be q.s i^ ibuted in advance, _ A meeting of the Board of Fire Commissionerd City and lane of Ithaca officials to discuss manpower issues Ewi 11 be held ()n January 18, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. in Common Coundi CtiambEr at City Hal 1 , 8. Commissioner Cornelius made a motion to apprpv t a request from RicLathrop, Co . #7 for reimbursement of $29„9e for watch that was damaged at a fire. Seconded by Comm. Reeves. Carried unanimously. The minutes of the December 29, 1989 meeting w. °11 be distributed with minutes of this meeting . 1 Bids for 2 pumpers ( rebid ) were sent out to 3b <marifac.tur ers . At 8:35 P.M. the Board moved into Executive Session ;to discul,:>s ,:a' request of a needy member . At 8:45 P.M. the Board resumed open session. . ,11!, NE1 The meeting adjourned at 8:46 P.M. Respectfully.,s +bmitted , Z,/. 4: �` `it,/ David H. Cor-.nel,`ius , f.:ha i { Iran THE NEXT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONER'S MEETING WILL Ii3E HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 1989 AT 7:00 P.M. AT CENTRAL. FIRE STATION. .x''. � l,J BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS t' February 14, 1989 a� MINUTES 1H 1. ;-Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 9• 15 hrs. 2. There was a request to have an item entitled "Corr®spondence" added to agenda items. 3. Persons wishing to speak to Fire Commissioners: - Lyle Neigh informed the Board of a request from Company 115 for a design change in the construction of the new fire station on South Hill to accomodate a commercial size stove. ChiefOlm'stead reported that he has relayed the information to the archite4t and City Engineer giving details of size, dimensions, etc. Commissioner Reeves made a motion to support the design change in the new fire station on South Hill to accomodate Ccnpany #5's request to purchase, at their expense, a commercial stove 4nd that appropriate modifications to the design plan be made by the ar jiitect and City Engineer. Seconded by Commissioner Moravec. Carried unanimously. - Dan Rhoads asked the Board if provisions had beermade in the 1989 budget to purchase a new chain saw for roof ventild'fion procedures. The recent fire on Utica St. made evident the need: for better equip- ment. The time spent on the roof for ventilation :purposes was far too long and is an unsafe situation. Chief Olmstead reported that the Mayor had deletedi':il equipment items relative to roof ventilation equipment from the budget - blades, saws, etc. He also agrees that equipment needs to be updated; however, he suggests to wait and see if 1989 equipment orders pme in under price, we may be able to approach the B & A Committee to Odd additional items. Leasing of equipment may be another option. Maintepance items for new stations were also eliminated from the 1989 budget: i.e. snow removal, lawn care, etc. These will also be items :that will need to be leased. The Chief feels the Union Safety Committee may wantto be involved with this issue. Equipment needs should be priorit;.zed. 4. Commissioner Moravec moved to approve the audit dated February 19, 1989 in the amount of $63,724.41. Seconded by Commissianer :Reeves. Carried unanimously. 5. Commissioner Howell moved to authorize payment forl3urchases to the following: 1/12/89 - 1/14/89: State & Aurura St. Fire 4" - P & C: $ 64.81 ▪ • - McDonald's 105.60 - Shortstop: 66.27 - Local 737: 16.00 2/4/89: 209 Utica St. • - Shortstop: 5.78 Commissioner Moravec seconded the motion. Carried.;unai.imously. a • l Minutes February 14, 1989 Page 2 6. Commissioner Earle made a motion to authorize payment-of 1989 dues to Central New York Firemen's Association in the amount of $8.00. Seconded by Commissioner Reeves. Carried unanimously. .:i. Commissioner Howell made a motion to approve a $300,00 :ndvance for Company #2's representative to attend the C.N.Y. '.Fireine t's Conven- tion to be held in Utica, NY July 13-15, 1989 and that .if-more than $300.00 of expenses should accumulate, the representative. may pro- vide justification to the Board for expenses up to $400.00. This justification will be in the form of an expense account listing and/ or receipts. This procedure is in keeping with the Board 'of Fire Commssioner's policy that was established May 8, `1988. ;= Further, this policy will be in effect for all requests for funds for the C.N.Y. Firemen's Convention. Also, a form for expense:accounting will be devised and distributed to all companies for their use. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Earle. Carried. unanimously. 7. Commissioner Earle moved that the following membership'.changes be made: - Add Peter Tyler - Company #1 - Add Susan Begg - Company #3 - Drop Lil Topchy - Company #3 - Add Dawn Gulnac - Company #5 (pending physical) - Add Matthew Tirschwell - Company #5 (pending physical) ' - Add Michael Barrick - Company #5 (pending physical) - Matthew Hewitt - Company #6 (pending physical) . ,°. - Add Daniel Maas - Company #9 (pending physical) .: - Company #5 reports the death of member Bernard Charles Sigler. Seconded by Commissioner Howell. Carried unanimously. , 8. Commissioner Earle moved to accept a donation of $50.00 from Julia VanOrder, with thanks, and that it be deposited, in the Donation Fund Checking Account. Seconded by Commissioner Reeves. Carried unanimously. 9. Pumper Bids- The Chief distributed summaries of -the ,5'<"bids that were received, for their review. A special meeting will be held on February 21st at 4:30 P.M. to discuss and award bid. Commissioner Earle moved to approve the draft specifications for 963 vehicle bid and offer vehicle 942 as a trade-in vehicle (or declare as surplus equipment) and retain the present 963, as recommended by the Fire Chief. Seconded by Commissioner 'Moravec. Carried unanimously. , ; Minutes February 14, 1989 Page 3 10. Chairman Cornelius reviewed the Report of Fire Relief Futds 1988 that was received from the City Chamberlain. A request will be made of her to not list by name those receiving aid from the Firemen's Relief Fund (since request for funds is made. in Executive Sessions of Commission meetings) . Chairman Cornelius received information from the City :Attorney indicating that the Board of Fire Commissioners still .:has the right to distribute 2% funds for sick, indigent and disabled" firemen as provided under the-City Charter. However, the City Attorney has not responded with an Opinion of the proper and legal distribution formula or mechanism for 2Z funds after January 1, 1989 or how frozen, undistributed monies will be allocated that were accumulated before January 1, 1989.. 11. Chief's Report: - Monthly reports were received that indicated a substantial drop of false calls particularly at Ithaca College and some ;? Cornell University. The Chief feels that public education .programs pro- vided by the Department have had a measureable.rate of: success. - Fire Service Recognition Day will be held on:May1.3,L 1989 at Ithaca College. The speaker will be Larry Davis who is .the 1st Vice President of the International Society of Fire Service Instruc- tors. The Chief is hoping to incorporate ground break,,ing ceremonies for the new stations in lieu of a parade that - Volunteer membership application process - discussion - there has been a gratifying response to the recent recruitment`:campaign, how- ever there have been' a few problems. There is. still afrustration in not being able to conduct a legal background check. There are approximately 25 new volunteers who have completed the application process and 10 more in various stages of the process, He feels this is a large enough group to train and outfit`at:'tbis time. He suggests a 60 day break on receiving applications' to 'form a committee to review the application/membership process. A committee was formed to review the application/membership process that will report back to the Board with recommendationnsby the April meeting. Committee members are: Lyle Neigh, Dan!'Rh;oads, Ed Olmstead, Gary Moravec and Ken Reeves. - Renovations: with the addition of new staff - spa0ei to accomodate these people was not considered in the renovation; plan$..: Options for additional space were discussed. Possible sharing of company meeting rooms, merging of volunteer companies (if they so desire) , keeping possession of station 6 for a variety of uses - office space, storage space. Renovation and keeping station 6 could be incorporated into the 1990 capital projects budget process - need:. to have information by May 1st. Discussions will take place at the company captain's meeting and Fire Department staff meeting regarding this issue,. . • l Minutes February 14, 1989 r' Page 4 ;: - The Chief will report at a later date regarding discussions of departmental structure and divisions. - There will be an information meeting sponsored by an insurance company regarding Length of Service Awards - Volunteer'. Retirement program. Companies will be notified of the meeting date and place. - The Ithaca Town Board has approved bid specs for new stations and renovations. One of their suggestions is to form ra cgpumittee to over- see the project - change orders, etc. Gary Moravec 411; represent the Board of Fire Commissioners on this committee. 4 , it- Robert Earle and David Cornelius will represent the Board of Fire Commissioners on the Fire Department Personnel Committee being es- tablished by the Mayor and Common Council. 12. The new light rescue truck has been received from` $aul.sbury - since it was a capital budget item the Board of Fire Commiseioners is not required to give their approval for payment. T14-4014,0:0 had to be sent back to Saulsbury for some missing items - 4, ,'bp back this week. 13. A request to the Board of Fire Commissioners tore wburse' the Ithaca Fire Department for the purchase of a replacemen ;prtput coat for Scott Qingras was tabled in order to receive addict nal information. At 9:10 P.M. the Board moved into Executive Session to dl,pcOss a request of a needy member and a disciplinary matter. k, x. P 3P_ The Board resumed open session at 10:05 P.M. The Boardiyi.J4 hold a special meeting on February 21, 1989 at 4:30 P.M. to award bidstor2 pumpers and an executive session regarding the disciplinary matter , The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C,./7C /77 David H. Cornelius a Chariman