Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

July 22, 2020

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Phyllis Heiko and John Rusconi.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, June 2020. A motion to approve the June minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko. All in favor. So carried.

Old Business was addressed regarding the tabled discussion from the June meeting on discontinuing the ZBA Application Night. Phyllis heiko voiced her desire to continue holding Application Night, after which a vote was held to dissolve Application Night. The vote was as follows:

Hank Himelright, Yes Luke Kumburis, Yes
Don Van Wagner, Yes John Rusconi, Yes
Phyllis Heiko, No

The majority agreed to dissolve Application Night. So carried.

A motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by John Rusconi, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
JULY 20, 2020

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer, Commissioner Ronald Miller and Commissioner Joseph Scott. Others present were Chief Lloyd Kukon, Treasurer Denise Fiore, Jen Flandreau and Brian Fitzgerald.

Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

MINUTES: The minutes of the June meeting were reviewed and there were two corrections on page 20. Add ‘was discussed’ about B’s Custom Detailing. There was no decision made. Last sentence, correct the fuel report to read 30 gallons, not inches. A motion was made to accept with corrections by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

July 20, 2020 Fire Commissioners’ Treasurer’s Report

RE: June 2020

Total Amount of June 2020 Invoices Paid $ 5,496.50

RE: July 2020

Proposed July 2020 Invoices ………………………………………….$ 145.60 + $130.00 = $275.60 *

Paid July 2020 Invoices ………………………………………………………………………………..2,083.87

…………………………..Total ……………………………………………..$ 2,229.47 + $130.00= $2359.47 *

*Adjusted

Reconciliation of Accounts

The Bank of Greene County Balances to Date

Money Market Checking Balance …………………………………………………………….$ 197,448.78*

*Includes interest paid on 6/30/2020 in the amount of $32.74

Checking Balance …………………………………………………………………………………………4,129.63

Less Outstanding Checks ………………………………………………………………………………2,772.53

Checking Balance to Date ……………………………………………………………………………..1,357.10

Money Market & Checking A/C Total …………………………………………………………$ 198,805.88

Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment …………………………………………………$ 41,781.61 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………$ 5.30

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 ………………………………………………………………………………4.96

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 ………………………………………………………………………………5.31

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020 ………………………………………………………………………………0.83

Withdrawal-Purchase of Truck …………………………………………………………………$18,171.00

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 ………………………………………………………………………………0.20

Deposit-Sale of Truck ………………………………………………………………………………$54,000.00

Interest 6/1/2020 – 6/30/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….0.41

…………………………..Total ……………………………………………………………………….$77,627.62

Capital Reserve Fund for Constr. &Improvement: ………….$33,717.36 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 …………………………………………………………………………….$ 4.28

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….4.01

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….4.28

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….1.18

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….0.29

Interest 6/1/2020 – 6/30/2020 ……………………………………………………………………………….0.28

…………………………..Total ……………………………………………………………………….$33,731.68

Denise Fiore, Treasurer

A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Scott. All in favor. So carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• PHYSICALS: Received physicals for Daniel Farr, Les Coon, Jr., Richard Larsen, Brendan Hegarty, Larry Saulpaugh, Bruce Potts, Ronald Rifenburgh and James Potts, Sr.
• Refund received from Utica National insurance for $604.00.
• RBC Wealth Management – June Account statement for $398,622.41
• Commissioner Saulpaugh completed his Commissioner training course on June 18th.

FIT TEST: Discussed whether or not the FIT test has been scheduled. It will take place once it can because of COVID19.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

No report

INSURANCE: Commissioners Miller and Scott

No report

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

No report

LOSAP: Commissioner S. Rifenburgh and Miller

All paperwork has been filed with Penflex for 2019.

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners

No report

LEGAL: All Commissioners

No report

PHYSICALS: There are still some outstanding physicals which the Chief is aware but have been done. We have not gotten the paperwork yet.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Detailing the new truck could be held off until next yerar once we get through this year.
• Treasurer Fiore spoke with Dave Rogers of RBC regarding the Defined Contribution Plan for LOSAP and the options. Funds can be deposited in a bank account or an investment account or Penflex would do it for a fee. With RBC there would be no fee and administrative fees would be included in the usual fees. We currently have only one, Evan Tompkins, in the new plan which went into effect January 1, 2020.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to have RBC handle new accounts. All in favor. So carried.

• DRIVER TRAINING: After discussion last month, Ron Rifenburgh has said he is not interested in continuing driver training. The Chief is to appoint the driver trainers with approval by the Commissioners. Les Coon, Jr. and Evan Decker have been doing the training and then the Chief takes them out. According to the Standard Operating Procedures trainers must have EVOC and Apparatus Operator Pump certification which Commissioner Scott pointed out. The Commissioners must approve the members.

NEW BUSINESS:

No business

CHIEFS REPORT:

The following are the calls for June:

6/6/20 – AAPI – Pine Lane Road

6/20/20 – Alarm Activation – 104 Mill Road

6/21/20 – Alarm Activation – 3847 Route 9G

6/24/20 – Limb on Wires -599 County Route 6

6/24/20 – Mutual Aid Livingston – 23 Spruce Street

6/28/20 – AAPI – County Route 6

Work Details:

6/15/20 – Review Trucks/Equipment – 7 firefighters

6/22/20 – Drill/Mutual Aid with Tivoli – Water operations and driver training – 12 firefighters

• The new truck went to the mutual aid in Livingston. Tom O’Connell is no longer a member. A letter will be sent to him.
• Bail out training in Germantown on July 30th.
• County training center in Commerce Park, Route 66 is 95% complete and fire schools will be restarting very soon. Chris Farewell will complete his course when it opens up.
• The drill with Tivoli went very well. They have new members that attended.
• Pump test has been scheduled with VRS. There are a few other issues to be taken care of with new truck.

An additional purchase order to add to the treasurer’s report of $130.00 for Tracey Gallant. A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to approve. All in favor. So carried.

Fuel Report: Commissioner Bauer reported 80 gallons used as of 6/14/20.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh to appoint Jen Flandreau, Secretary to replace Mary Helen Shannon and Brian Fitzgerald, Treasurer to replace Denise Fiore who is moving.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bob Desmond said that it sounds like all are doing a great job.

A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Miller at 7:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
August 12, 2020

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen and Ron Miller. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town.

After review of the July 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton
Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.

Paul Gates came before the Board inquiring the needed process to add a driveway to 3 parcels , converting an old farm tract to a common driveway, serving all 3 parcels. The Board explained a Lot Line Adjustment Application and he will return to submit the needed forms.

Susan Bodo and David Behl, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, are seeking a modification to a developed site by adding a 6 ground mounted solar array to the existing 14. They were instructed to appear before the ZBA for further information.

A motion was made to adjourn by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:1pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
July 8, 2020

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the June 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.

James Potts, Jr., 9 Banks Lane, came before the Board for a lot line adjustment from an existing parcel of 16.113 acres and adding by .88 acres to an existing 1 acre parcel. Motion to declare the application as complete and accept it was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read with motion made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to waive a Public Hearing was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to approve the lot line adjustment. All in favor. So carried.

Billy Cole, 3541 9G, presented revised site map for four self storage buildings and will forward copies to George Schmidt for review.

Kirk Watters, 366 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-87, Mary howard made the motion, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for this accessory apartment application. All in favor So carried. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. The SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. A motion to declare a negative impact was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor So carried. Motion to approve the application was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.

Discussion was held regarding Red Wing, with Matthew Griesemer providing information and correspondence on the subject of Clermont Planning Board being the lead agency. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to revise the motion of June 10, 2020 from Clermont Planning Boarding the lead agency to Milan being the lead agency with Clermont being an involved agency. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Clayton Andrus, requesting the Clermont Town Board to review the permitted uses within the Roe Jan Corridor and explore making our codes consistent with neighboring towns. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

TOWN BOARD MINUTES
JULY 6. 2020

The Clermont Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve. There was one resident present.

Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to accept the minutes of the June meeting, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried.

TOWN CLERKS REPORT: The Clerk presented the Supervisor with a check for the General Fund in the amount of $213.53.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• The Department of Environmental Conservation has started a new licensing system for hunting and fishing and have notified the Town Clerk that they are terminating her appointment as Licensing issuing agent due to the low number of licenses issued.
• The Clerk was also notified that the Town Clerks conference which was originally scheduled for April and changed to August has now been cancelled. Refunds will be sent out for registrations.
• Website: There has been no correspondence.
• The Supervisor distributed the budget and revenue report for June for review.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• Councilman Desmond reported that some tiles at the softball field at the park on Route 6, which are under the swing set were damaged and have been replaced. There may be a need to purchase additional tiles.
• Veterans Pathway: Councilman Desmond and Amy Parrella met at the site of the veteran’s memorial to discuss the pathway from the parking lot. Amy made suggestions regarding the location, design and materials used for the path and sent a letter with her findings. Councilman Desmond concerns are for the steepness and slope of the path. Councilman Desmond would like for the Superintendent to place the culvert so it can settle. Amy will be asked to mark out the proposed path that she is suggesting and the Supervisor will ask Jim Potts to look at it to see if he can do it.
• Councilwoman Lusher-Shute would like to consider an alternative place for the stockpile of gravel used by the highway department either near the baseball field or behind the highway garage. Supervisor Staats would not like it near the ball field but will speak with Superintendent Potts about a better location. Councilwoman Lusher-Shute asked if there have been any issues with the stockpile of salt in the salt shed. There have been no issues. She also asked about the split rail fencing for the entrance. The Supervisor will check with Williams to see what they have. A suggestion was made to purchase a shed and tools needed for the upkeep of the park because the committee members are using their own presently. She asked if the committee could make a park presentation to the board in September.
• A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve purchasing four signs as approved from Fast Signs for $396.84. All in favor. So carried. A location to be determined.
• In the committees suggested plan for the park, it is stated that neighbor’s approval was be sought. Councilman Desmond said that we do not need approval, however, we can take input. A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson to accept the Hettling Park at Clermont & Clermont Park recommendations in consideration of future development as guidelines, seconded by Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute. All in favor. So carried.
• Councilman Gildersleeve reported that he has been updating the website adding a volunteer sign up list for anyone who is interested in helping with the park. He also added a notice that the final assessment role has been filed by the Assessor.
• Councilwoman Brownson reported that the Columbia County Historian has changed the Landmark open house which was scheduled for May to August. If not cancelled she would like to have St. Luke’s Church open to the public on that day.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Red Wing Mining: The Supervisor has been informed that the Town of Milan is seeking lead agency status on the application of Red Wing Mining to extend their operation in the Town of Clermont and Town of Milan. He has tried to contact the Milan Supervisor to discuss this and will continue to get in touch with him.
• 2020 Budget: The sales tax received has averaged out 20% less than last year at this time. The CHIPS funds will be coming and the highway Superintendent will only do the work that the funds will cover.

NEW BUSINESS:

• HETTLING PARK: We have a price for wheel stops for the Hettling Park parking lot of $1,067.00. A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to purchase the stops at a cost of $1,067.00, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.
• CLERMONT PARK: Supervisor Staats has also received a quote to install a guardrail around the Clermont Park parking lot consisting of pressure treated posts set in concrete. We have one quote from Oakwood Fencing for 30 sections at $4,000.00 and 28 sections for $3,700.00. He will get a second quote and discuss at next month’s meeting.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• The Supervisor reported that the County is preparing to open up to full staff. Department of Motor Vehicles has opened up and has been very busy.
• The County Highway budget has been cut back.
• The air conditioner in the town hall has not been working very well according to the highway department. Will check into this.
• The Supervisor received a letter from the Zoning Board asking them to review the zoning regulations in regard to infrastructure for Solar Farms.

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve Highway abstract #7, vouchers #52 to 60 in the amount of $5,596.62, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. ‘All in favor. So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson to approve Trust & Agency abstract #5, vouchers #8 -9 in the amount of $893.50, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Lusher-Shute to approve General Prepaid #7, vouchers #147-153 in the amount of $539.49, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to approve General Prepaid #7A, vouchers #154 – 182 in the amount of $7,662.66, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Resident Chris Nolan had a question regarding the right of way on Commons Road which was taken by the County many years ago. It was suggested that he contact the Columbia County Engineering department for information.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon, RMC
Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

June 24, 2020

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Phyllis Heiko and John Rusconi.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, January 2020. A motion to approve the January minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by john Rusconi. All in favor. So carried.

Kirk Watters, 366 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-87, Motion to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Luke Kumburis. There were no objections from the audience for the proposed accessory apartment. Motion was made to approve the special use by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, contingent upon the site review from the Planning Board. All in favor. So carried. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read and a negative impact was declared. Motion for declare a negative impact was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor So carried.

Discussion was held regarding the discontinuation of the ZBA Application Night. Further discussion was tabled for the July meeting.

Hank Himelright made a recommendation for the Town Board to review the zoning for solar panels, specifically the infrastructure and point of entry. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis for a letter to be sent to the Town Board, seconded by Phyllis Heiko. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 15, 2020

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer, Commissioner Ronald Miller and Commissioner Joseph Scott. Others present were Chief Lloyd Kukon, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Robert Desmond.

Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

MINUTES: The minutes of the May meeting were reviewed and a correction was noted by the Treasurer on the total amount of May invoices paid should be $4,184.95. A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Scott to accept the minutes with the correction. All in favor. So carried.

June 15, 2020 Fire Commissioners’ Treasurer’s Report

RE: May 2020

Total Amount of May 2020 Invoices Paid …………………………………………….$ 4,184.95

RE: June 2020

Proposed June 2020 Invoices ……………………………………………………………$ 3,288.44

Paid June 2020 Invoices ……………………………………………………………………2,208.06

…………………….Total ……………………………………………………………………$ 5,496.50

Reconciliation of Accounts

The Bank of Greene County Balances to Date

Money Market Checking Balance ……………………………………………………$ 202,416.04*

*Includes interest paid on 5/31/2020 in the amount of $34.80

Checking Balance ………………………………………………………………………………4,171.40

Less Outstanding Checks ……………………………………………………………………2,390.01

Checking Balance to Date …………………………………………………………………..1,781.39

Money Market & Checking A/C Total ………………………………………………$ 204,197.43*

*This does not include $54,000 wired to checking account for sale of truck

Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment ………………………………………$41,786.91 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 ………………………………………………………….$ 5.30

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 …………………………………………………………….4.96

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….5.31

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020……………………………………………………………..0.83

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 ……………………………………………………………………0.20

…………………….Total …………………………………………………………………..$23,627.21

Capital Reserve Fund for Constr. &Improvement: …………………………..$33,717.36 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 …………………………………………………………..$ 4.28

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 …………………………………….……………………4.01

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….4.28

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020 …………………………………………………………….1.18

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….0.29

…………………….Total ……………………………………………………………………$33,731.40

Denise Fiore, Treasurer
June 15, 2020

A motion was made to accept the Treasurers report by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• A letter of Resignation was received by the Chief from Samuel Williams resigning from his position of 2nd Lieutenant effective June 3, 2020.
• RBC Wealth Management account statement for May $396,422.97.
• Commissioners Training update: There will be two sessions of Commissioners training to be held online on June 17th and 18th from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. or June 20th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 A.M.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

Commissioner Bauer will be applying weed killer in the ditch in front of Station #1 because it is too difficult to mow.

INSURANCE: Commissioners Miller and Scott

The 1996 International truck was sold and has been removed from the policy. The new truck has been added.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

The sale price for the 1996 International was $60,000. Less commission the district received $54,000 which was wired to our account. The truck was picked up on Monday, June 8th with all paperwork relating to sale.

LOSAP: Commissioners S. Rifenburgh and Miller
No report

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
No report

LEGAL: All Commissioners
No report

OLD BUSINESS:

• PHYSICALS: There are seven or eight members who have not had their physicals for this year. It may be because of the Coronavirus but they do need to have their physicals soon.
• GRANTS: We did not receive anything for new turnout gear that was applied for. The current gear was received in October 2012 and is good for another year. We do need to get new gear for the interior firefighters.

NEW BUSINESS:

• A pump test, grease and oil change needs to be done on trucks. The van will not need this servicing as it has not had the miles on it. The test on hose and ladders was done last year.

CHIEFS REPORT:

The calls for May were as follows:

• 5/2/20 – Lasher Road – ATV accident, assist NDP and set up landing zone for Life Net, 11 firefighters.
• 5/16/20 – Mutual aid standby for Livingston -8 firefighters
• 5/22/20 – Mutual aid for Livingston with tanker, County Route 10 structure fire, 7 firefighters
• 5/29/20 – AAPI – Route 9 rollover, 7 firefighters

Detail – 5/25/20 – Memorial Day Parade of trucks with Germantown, Livingston – 5 firefighters.

Ongoing truck driver training on Truck #6035.

The monthly drill is planned for tanking water, dumping and swapping off with other drivers.

Our response times to calls have been good.

B’s Custom Detailing will do a process of coating the new truck to maintain paint, chrome and sealing it for $1,000.00. This process has a 5-year warranty.

Commissioner Bauer wants to be sure that someone on the board knows that the trucks are out of the district when they do.

Driver training: Currently Les Coon and 1st Assistant Chief Evan Decker have been doing the driver training. The Commissioners were of the understanding that Ronald Rifenburgh was doing the training but he has not been notified of a change. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

FUEL REPORT: Commissioner Bauer submitted the fuel report for May at 30 inches used.

A motion was made to approve payment of the bills by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bob Desmond asked what had been expected to be received for the 1996 International truck. The thought was around $25,000 to $30,000. The money will go into the truck reserve fund.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Scott to adjourn at 7:50 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary