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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-1990-12-11 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 11 , 1990 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Cornelius , Howell , Reeves , Baker & Neigh. 1 . Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 1640 hrs . 2 . Additions/Deletions to the agenda : None 3 . Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners : - Audrey Cooper and Virginia Bryant of the Economic Opportunity Corporation, came to the Board to thank them and the Department for their cooperation in obtaining old fire station #6 to be used as a temporary shelter for the homeless . - Jim Mayer, representative from Co. #6 , asked the Board to reconsider the department ' s alcohol policy. He feels the policy is having a negative affect on the membership - since beer is no longer allowed at meetings , members are going elsewhere to socialize . He indicated that Co . 6 is ready to purchase a liability policy to release responsibility from the Department in this regard. He will present a more defined proposal at the January 1991 meeting . - Joe Bargher asked the Board for assistance- in the process to start a 9th volunteer company as it would require a change in the City Charter - which requires a request from the Board of Fire Commissioners . He described his proposal for a new company as limited to active members only. A tentative company constitution and bylaws is currently being developed . Some Board members as well as others , vocalized their misgivings of the proposal , as they feel it would create more division and does not address the issues . Others feel that active volunteers are being held back by members who are no longer active , but still have a say in company activities and spending habits . A more detailed, written proposal needs to be presented and all the ramifications investigated before the Board will make a decision. 4 . Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the audit dated December 11 , 1990 in the amount of 1;26 , 575 . 05 . Seconded by Comm. Reeves . Carried unanimously . - The Board will.._ hold a special meeting on December 27 , 1990 s Minutes December 11 , 1990 page 2 at 4 : 30 P.M. to review end-of-year bills . 5 . Commissioner Reeves made a motion to approve the addition of Iris Saxer to Co. #9 . Seconded by Comm. Baker. Carried unanimously. 6 . Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Lynch reported that she would like a modified version of the bunker contract to accommodate a situation whereby a student bunker would like to begin bunking prior to the beginning of the school year. Her specific request right now is for a person to begin bunking at the beginning of the summer. The contract language could be modified to accommodate insurance coverage for a bunker who would be taking regular new member training in advance of the actual date to begin bunking. The Board agreed that this is a good idea and she will present a draft contract at the January 1991 meeting. 7 . Committee Updates : - Handbook Committee will meet on January 10 , 1991 and a possible draft will be presented at the March 1991 meeting. - Incentives Committee - results of the survey were inconclusive regarding the fate of the Recognition Banquet . Therefore , the Recognition Dinner will be held this year on Friday , May 10 at the Sheraton Inn ( Ithaca College is not available at all that weekend) . - Space Needs - copies of the proposals will be sent to Committee members by mail and times set up for interviews . 8 . Commissioner Baker made a motion to accept the letter of Non-prohibitive interest regarding his employment (Saulsbury Fire Equipment Co. ) from Commissioner Reeves . Seconded by Comm. Howell . The motion carried with Commissioner Reeves abstaining. 9 . Commissioner Howell moved that based on the opinion of the Comptroller of the State of New York, (Opns St comp. , No. 90-8 ) dated March 30 , 1991 , the Board of Fire commissioners directs the city Chamberlain to distribute equally the 1/9th portion of all 2% monies received after 01/01/89 currently being held in escrow, to the eight volunteer fire companies . Seconded by Comm . Neigh . Carried unanimously . ._ - . Minutes December 11 , 1990 Page 3 10 . Possible resolution re: narrowing of streets - no action. 11 . Comm. Reeves presented the following resolution: Be it resolved , the Board of Fire Commissioners declares the property at 626 W. State St . , Ithaca , Ny as surplus ; And be it further resolved, that this does not include the storage building known as the training tower, which will be held until January 9 , 1991 to give the Ithaca fire Department time to dispose of materials still being stored there; Therefore be it resolved, the above property is turned over to the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca effective December 12 , 1990 . The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Howell . The vote was as follows : Yes : Commissioners Cornelius , Howell , Neigh and Baker; No: Commissioner Reeves (objected to the method in which the City handled this issue ) The resolution (motion ) carried. 12 . Commissioners Reeves and Neigh were appointed to the Tompkins County Fire Advisory board and James Mayer as an Alternate . 13 . Chief ' s Report : - Chief Olmstead presented and reviewed monthly reports . - Once training on the heavy rescue is set up and completed , the vehicle will be put in service - should be fairly soon. - Volunteer companies and the Union will be notified that they can now occupy the 2nd floor of Central Fire Station. At 1820 hrs . Commissioner Howell moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Comm. Baker . Carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, (.. / L David ... Qr:: .elus , ,Mairman