Fire Commissioners Meeting

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 20, 2009

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Chairman Ronald Rifenburgh, Commissioner Charles Larsen, Commissioner Mark Schiller, Commissioner Ray Bauer, Commissioner Harry Harned, Treasurer Denise Fiore, Chief Laurence Saulpaugh, Assistant Chief Ron Seymour and Robert Desmond.

The meeting was called to order with a salute to the flag by Chairman Ronald Rifenburgh.

MINUTES: Commissioner Larsen made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Schiller. All in favor. So carried.

TREASURERS REPORT:

March Invoices Paid $44,981.31

Proposed April Invoices $ 8,494.92

Paid April Invoices $ 2,174.72

Total $10,669.64

Account Balances

Money Market Checking Balance $l80,539.64

Checking Balance $ 2,246.72

Less Outstanding Checks $ 2,174.72

Checking Balance $ 72.00

Capital Reserve Balance: $56,323.23

Motion by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to accept the Treasurer's report.

COMMUNICATIONS:

  1. Fire District Affairs Bulletin for March-April
  2. New Password for the NYS Association of Fire Districts website
  3. Photo ID's for emergency services personnel are taken at the Public Safety Building on the first Thursdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.
  4. Annual Financial report for Livingston Fire District. This will be turned over to the Town of Clermont.
  5. Statements from RBC.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Larsen and Commissioner Bauer

  1. Gutters and toilet have been installed at Station #1.
  2. Commissioner Bauer reported on alarm system from CIA for Station #1. It will be installed on Wednesday morning. A surge protector was added for an additional $45.00, and the monthly fee of $25.00 will be paid in one payment.
  3. Siren for Station #2 will be set on an existing pole. The Fire company will be taking care of the expense for the installation and electric.

INSURANCE: Commissioner Larsen and Commissioner Bauer

No Report

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioner Bauer and Commissioner Schiller

Quotes from Ralph's Automotive for the following:

  1. Truck #604 - Replace all the belts, $228.35, antifreeze, drain,flush, install filters, $337.50, Valves, $575.00. Total $1,140.85
  2. Truck #601 - Antifreeze, Drain, flush, install filter, $337.50, replace belts $241.05,Packing pump $1,053.50, Total $1,632.05

LOSAP: Commissioner Harned and Commissioner Schiller

Service award program for LOSAP for 2008 will be signed and notarized.

Anticipated payment for LOSAP is $53,500.00 for this year. Discussed the possibilities of changing from the current system. Commissioner Harned thought that other companies may be using a life insurance type of payment for their retirees.

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners

Discussed the line officers requirements, will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 P.M. for this purpose. Commissioner Harned asked what courses are being offered for firefighters to take. Chairman Rifenburgh will check with the Fire Coordinator.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Gas pump at Station #2 has been repaired by Bob McCarthy.
  2. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Harned to approve the work on trucks #604 and #601 with the exception of packing the pumps on truck #601.
  3. Inventory - The Captain has been working on the inventory.
  4. Discussed training for the AEDS.
  5. Fire Commissioners Training for Commissioner Larsen and Commissioner Schiller on April 25th in Copake.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Received a membership application from Richard Larsen, Jr. A motion was made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Harned to approve for membership in the District. All in favor. So carried.
  2. Assistant Chief Seymour asked for eye wash station for Station #2, washing machine for washing gear at Station #1, ventilation system for truck exhaust. The eye wash station for Station #2 can be purchased. Discussed washing machine purchase and ventilation system installations.

CHIEFS REPORT:

There were 4 calls for the month.

Two drills were held on equipment on trucks and at the old airport on car fire.

  1. FEMA: Paperwork for December ice storm has been completed. Will be reimbursed eighty-seven and one half percent on man hours which is $3800. This check will go to the town and they will decide what to do with it.
  2. The Fire police controlled traffic and parking at the Village Green Easter Egg Hunt.
  3. The Chief would like to purchase a Gear Rack for Station #1. The estimated cost is $677 - $699 from MES. A motion was made to buy gear rack for under $1000 for Station #1 by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
  4. Schools/Training are being held at various fire companies and there has not been any notification. Chief will check on this.

Invoices:

Commissioner Harned asked about calls that were on the telephone bill. These calls will be checked. A motion was made to pay bills by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Larsen. All in favor. So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Robert Desmond asked if there has to be Fire Commissioners? Ronnie explained the difference between the social organization and business operation. The Fire Commissioners are responsible for buying equipment and budgeting.

A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Larsen at 8:49 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon

Fire District Secretary

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