CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioner Rifenburgh, Commissioner Larsen, Commissioner Bauer, Commissioner Harned and Treasurer Denise Fiore. Also present were Chief Laurence Saulpaugh and Assistant Chief Ronald Seymour.
Chairman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. All in favor. So carried.
TREASURERS REPORT:
November Invoices: $ 3,982.08
Money Market Checking Balance $86,039.75
Checking Balance $ 577.96
Total: $86,617.71
Capital Reserve Fund: $50,366.52
A motion was made to accept the treasurer's report by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried
Commissioner Larsen asked about the unexpended balance of approximately $26,000 beyond the $10,000.00 declared surplus in the budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
- Letter from Penflex, Inc. regarding service award benefit lump sum payment to Laurence Saulpaugh. A motion to approve the lump sum payment to Laurence Saulpaugh was made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
- Letter to Brandon Seymour thanking him for his service to the District, etc.
- Letter to Livingston Fire District requesting Certificate of Liability.
- Discussed sample Fire Commissioners Election Ballot.
- Received physical forms from Ronald Rifenburgh and James Potts, Jr.
- Discussed the Penflex, Inc. service award program service fee agreement. This will be discussed further.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Commissioner Bauer has removed the old shed at Station #1. The new shed is in place. Lighting will be installed and possibly shelving. There are two keys for the new shed. Commissioner Larsen will get extra keys made. Chief Saulpaugh will check on shelving. Should have a gutter and down spout on the firehouse so water is not running in between the building and new shed.
INSURANCE:
No report
FIRE EQUIPMENT:
No report
LOSAP:
LOSAP AUDIT PACKAGE: After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer not to adopt the LOSAP audit package at this time. Our auditor, Mark Fitzgerald, will do our annual report. All in favor. So carried.
LAWS AND POLICIES:
Point system will be discussed later in the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Deck gun has been returned
- Air bags have not turned up
- Chairman Rifenburgh spoke to P.J. Keeler about Defibrillators. There is a one-night course - the Heart Course. Mr. Keeler will help us to get a defibrillator for M60.
Commissioner Larsen made a motion to pursue the defibrillator and order it; Commissioner Harned seconded the motion. All in favor. So carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Larsen brought up the need for an infrared camera. Chairman spoke to the Chief and Assistant Chief and asked for three different demonstrations to be scheduled as follows:
MES - Scott cameras on November 24th at Station #1.
Garrison - MSA's, which have a bigger screen than Scott. Tuesday, December 2nd.
Ralph Torchia- Shakerly Cameras - will check and set him up for another week in December. Decision to be made at next board meeting.
CHIEFS REPORT:
- There were five calls in October.
- Need rope for truck #603
- GPS system can be purchased for under $200.00 for Station #2.
- Will check turnout gear by the next meeting so that it can be ordered.
- Motion made by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to declare the portable pump at Station #1 as surplus
- Received an estimate to install lighting in the new shed from Robert E. McCarthy, Mac Electric. Motion by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Larsen to have Robert E. McCarthy install light for shed not to exceed $700.00. All in favor. So carried.
INVOICES: Motion by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to pay the bills. All in favor. So carried.
POINT SYSTEM FOR LOSAP:
Satisfactory Completion of Approved Training Courses (Other than drills)
- Maximum annual points - 25 Suggested. Leave as is.
Attendance at Drills
- Suggested 12 scheduled drills per year- 9 drills - 20 points, 7 drills - 15 points, 5 drills - 10 points.
Participation in Sleep-in or non-dispatched standby session
- Leave as is
Holding a Specified Elected or Appointed Position
- Captains and Lieutenants - change to 15 points from 10.
Attendance at meetings, regular/special
- leave as is
Participation in Department Responses
- The state minimum is 10% of the calls for 25 points. Bring fire calls to10% for 25 points.
RESOLUTION #12-2008
Holding a Specified Elected or Appointed Position:
Captains and Lieutenants will now be given 15 points. All other officers will remain the same.
Participation in Department Responses:
10% of fire calls will give you 25 points.
Attendance at drills:
9 drills - maximum 20 points
7 drills - maximum 15 points
5 drills - 10 points
This is based on twelve drills per year.
Motion to accept by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. No further discussion. Commissioner Harned abstained. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Larsen.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary