CLERMONT
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The
Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday,
December 16, 2019 at 7:00 at the Town Hall. Those present were
Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Ronald Miller, Commissioner
Raymond Bauer and Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh. Others present
were Chief Lloyd Kukon, 2nd
Assistant Chief Evan Decker, Captain Les Coon, FF Joseph Scott,
Denise Fiore, Robert Desmond and Mark Hildenbrand.
Chairwoman
Rifenburgh opened the meeting with a salute to the flag and
introduced Mark Hildenbrand to speak about the FLIR thermal camera.
He showed the mid-priced K53 model at $5300.00 with camera, two
batteries, charger and lanyard. There is also a lower priced camera
with less clarity and no picture storage for $3295. There is also a
mid-range priced for $4500. The cameras carry a 5-year warranty and
2 years on the batteries. Commissioner Rifenburgh asked Mark if he
could get the lower priced model and if he could bring it in so he
can see the clarity of the camera. He can ask but cannot promise.
The Commissioners thanked him for coming in.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer to accept the minutes,
seconded by Commissioner Miller. All in favor. So carried.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
December 16, 2019
Fire Commissioners’ Treasurer’s Report
RE: November
2019
Total Amount of
November 2019 Invoices Paid $ 3,288.37
Re: December 2019
Proposed
December 2019 Invoices $ 4,424.10
Paid December
2019 Invoices 2,569.88
Total $ 6,993.98
Reconciliation
of Accounts
The Bank of Greene
County Balances to Date
Money Market Checking Balance* $ 85,486.88
*Includes interest paid on 11/30/19 in the amount of $10.90
Checking
Balance 5,667.95
Less Outstanding
Checks 2,465.08
Checking Balance to
Date 3,202.87
Money Market &
Checking A/C Total $ 88,689.75
Capital
Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment $ 29,728.61 (as
of 12/31/18)
Interest 12/31/18 –
1/31/19 $ 3.78
Interest 1/31/19 –
2/28/19 3.42
Interest 2/28/19 –
3/31/19 3.79
Interest 3/31/19 –
4/30/19 3.66
Interest 4/30/19 –
5/31/19 3.79
Interest 5/31/19 –
6/30/19
3.67
Interest
6/30/19 – 7/31/19
4.63
Deposit 7/15/19
unexpended 2018 balance $ 12,000.00
Interest 7/31/19 –
8/31/19 5.32
Interest 8/31/19 –
9/30/19
5.15
Interest 9/30/19 –
10/31/19 5.32
Interest 10/31/19 –
11/30/19 5.15
Total
$ 41,776.29
Capital Reserve Fund for Constr. &Improvement:
$ 33,666.86 (as of 12/31/18)
Interest 12/31/18 –
1/31/19 $ 4.29
Interest 1/31/19 –
2/28/19 3.87
Interest 2/28/19 –
3/31/19 4.29
Interest 3/31/19 –
4/30/19 4.15
Interest 4/30/19 –
5/31/19 4.29
Interest 5/31/19 –
6/30/19 4.15
Interest 6/30/19 –
7/31/19 4.29
Interest 7/31/19 –
8/31/19 4.29
Interest 8/31/19 –
9/30/19
4.15
Interest 9/30/19 –
10/31/19 4.29
Interest 10/31/19 –
11/30/19 4.15
Total
$ 33,713.07
Denise Fiore, Treasurer
December 16, 2019
MOTION: A motion was
made to approve the Treasurer’s report by Commissioner Miller,
seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
- RBC
Wealth Management account statement for November $413994.82
- Association
of Fire District newsletter for December-January.
- Fire
Commissioners training at various locations by Butler & Hannigan
- LOSAP
Data Request package for 2019.
BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS: Commissioner Bauer
- Commissioner
Bauer contacted Amerigas about the regulator on the generator which
doesn’t seem to be working.
INSURANCE: Commissioners R. Rifenburgh and Miller
No Report
FIRE
EQUIPMENT: Commissioner Bauer and R. Rifenburgh
- Light
on cab of 6013 is fixed.
- The
radio that was not scanning has been fixed.
- The
light on 6010 has been fixed.
- The
new truck is on line. Any numbering on the new truck has to be 6035
because of the mutual aid agreement. Treasurer Fiore reported that
the budget had to be corrected because of the truck reserve. It did
not affect the overall budget figures.
LOSAP:
- Chairwoman
Rifenburgh will work on this. There are three members who may
qualify in the Defined Benefit Plan effective 1/1/20. They are
Thomas O’Connell, Christopher Farewell and Evan Tompkins.
- Treasurer
Fiore also received a check from PIMCO for $40.67 that was proceeds
from an investment which she put back in the RBC account.
LAWS
AND POLICIES:
- Discussed
the OSHA Class and Sexual Harassment Training. The ladies auxiliary
would also have to do this training when it is decided when it will
be held.
LEGAL:
No Report
OLD
BUSINESS:
- The
Commissioners reviewed the Mutual Aid Agreement from Columbia County
Fire Coordinators office. The Commissioners voted on the
resolutions suggested by the County as follows:
Resolution
#23 – To participate in the Columbia County Fire Mutual Aid Plan,
motion made by Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh, seconded by
Commissioner Ronald Miller. All in favor. So carried.
Resolution
#24 – Resolution by the Municipality or Fire District body having
jurisdiction over the Fire Company or Fire Department, motion made by
Commissioner Ronald Miller, seconded by Commissioner Raymond Bauer.
All in favor. So carried.
- Hydrotest:
Five bottles were sent out to be tested but have not received any
back yet. There are 18 and will send five at a time.
-
The
winch cover has not been purchased that was authorized to be
purchased last month.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
CHIEFS
REPORT:
There
were five calls in November as follows:
- 11/3/19
– Trash can fire – 664 County Route 6
- 11/5/19
– Mutual aid to Livingston – 67 Pinewood Road
- 11/6/19
– Alarm activation – 62 Massello Road (Livingston coverage area)
- 11/11/19
– AAPD – County Route 8/Mill Road
- 11/13/19
– Mutual Aid (Livingston) – 138 Deerhaven Road
Monthly
Drill/Work Details
11/24/19
– Stop the Bleed – Livingston Firehouse
11/25/19
– Cemetery Road Hydrant
First
Assistant Chief Brown has taken the extrication class. The Chief was
not aware that he didn’t have it when he became Assistant Chief.
Rescue
Tool has not been serviced and has not been serviced since 2018 but
should do this every year. Lloyd will check into it with Garrison.
The
Fire Department Officers in the recent election are Chief Lloyd
Kukon, First Assistant Chief Evan Decker, Second Assistant Chief
Colin Brown, First Lieutenant Joseph Scott and Second Lieutenant
Samuel Williams.
MOTION:
A motion was made to accept the Officers for 2020 by Commissioner
Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
This
is Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh’s last meeting. His time spent
with the Fire District, Fire Company and Firematics has been for the
better of 40 years. Commissioner Bauer asked if Ronald could help
with the LOSAP but he declined.
ELECTION
RESULTS:
The
Election for Commissioners was held on December 10th
for two positions. The first for five years and the second for the
remaining two-year term of Laurence Saulpaugh who resigned.
Those
running were Alfred Sardaro, Laurence Saulpaugh and Joseph Scott.
The results were Alfred Sardaro, 18 votes, Joseph Scott, 27 votes and
Laurence Saulpaugh, 25 votes. Mr. Scott will fill the five-year term
until December 31, 2024 and Mr. Saulpaugh, the two-year term until
December 31, 2021.
FUEL
REPORT: Commissioner R. Rifenburgh reported that 18.3 gallons of fuel
were used.
MOTION:
A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner
Miller to pay the bills. All in favor. So carried.
The
Treasurer will post an ad seeking applicants for the positions of
Treasurer and Secretary for the District.
Public
Comment:
- Bob
Desmond noted that the sign at Station #1 is missing letters.
- Les
Coon said that the siren at Station #1 is not working and he found
that the pager clip is keeping the pager from charging. The Chief
will get a new pager clip for it.
- Assistant
Chief Decker is interested in becoming a First Responder and
wondered if the District would cover the cost. There was discussion
about the cost, insurance coverage and other issues. Chairwoman
Rifenburgh will look into it with him.
- The
Chairwoman is looking into grants for equipment.
A
motion was made to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. by Commissioner R.
Rifenburgh, seconded by Chairwoman Rifenburgh.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon, RMC
Fire District Secretary
