FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING JUNE 16, 2008 The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those present were Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh, Commissioner Charles Larsen, Commissioner Brandon Seymour and Commissioner Raymond Bauer. Commissioner Harry Harned was absent. Others present were Assistant Chief Ronald Seymour and Treasurer Denise Fiore. Chairman Rifenburgh called the meeting to order with a salute to the flag. The minutes of the May meeting were accepted on a motion made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Seymour. TREASURERS REPORT: June Invoices proposed and paid: $ 5,930.30 (Corrected to $4,930.30) Money Market Checking Balance: $159976.68 Check Balance: $ 435.28 Total Checking: $160,411.96 Capital Reserve Fund: $50,137.73 Commissioner Larsen made the motion to accept the Treasurers report, seconded by Commissioner Seymour. All in favor. So carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Harned dropped off the Penflex forms, which have to be signed by the Commissioners. Commissioner Seymour noted that Firefighter Bob McCarthy’s name is not on the list of calls for 2007. There was discussion on how the points are accumulated and the record keeping. Can the drills, training, work parties and special events attended by the members be entered on the computer so that we have the information in one place and then it can be given to President Harned for the LOSAP program. The list for 2007 will be held until it can be verified. Chairman Rifenburgh made a recommendation that we purchase a copy machine for Station #1. Commissioner Larsen made the motion, Commissioner Bauer seconded to purchase a copier and paper at Staples for Station #1. Commissioner Bauer’s Training Certificate was received and a copy placed in file. Received an application for Ryan Meagher, 555 Lasher Road, Clermont, which was approved by Fire Company. Commissioner Larsen made a motion to accept Ryan Meagher as a member, Commissioner Seymour seconded. All in favor. So carried. A letter will be sent to Ryan Meagher advising him. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioner Larsen and Commissioner Seymour Discussed outdoor storage shed for Station #1. Commissioner Seymour will get quotes from vendors for sheds, 10 x 20 with overhead door. Roof leak at Station #1 is not that bad. Commissioner Larsen will talk to John Dunn. INSURANCE: Commissioner Larsen and Commissioner Bauer No Report FIRE EQUIPMENT: Assistant Chief Seymour reported that Truck #602 was serviced and is back in service. The brakes on M60 will be done this week and Truck #604 got a new tank gauge. LOSAP: Commissioner Harned No report LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners Bring any suggestions for policies for next month. Commissioner Larsen asked if there is a sample policy and procedures from another company that we can use as a template. Discussed the need to have qualifications for officers. OLD BUSINESS: Commissioner Larsen asked if we received the insurance liability certificates from Milan and Livingston. Milan’s has been received. Commissioner Larsen will check with the Town Tax Collector about how the Livingston portion is being calculated and billed to the residents. NEW BUSINESS: Brenda Seymour should submit for quarterly payment for doing the monthly fire reports. CHIEFS REPORT: No report EQUIPMENT: Assistant Chief Seymour Replace two lenses on back of new truck. Replace two of the large lights with four small stream lights with rechargeable batteries for interior firefighters and place them on M60 near air packs. Commissioner Larsen made a motion to purchase four rechargeable lights as decided by the Officers, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried. Commissioner Larsen made a motion to pay the bills, adding payment to the Treasurer and Secretary, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried. A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Larsen at 8:00 P.M. All in favor. So carried. Respectfully submitted, Mary Helen Shannon Secretary