CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 20, 2012
The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Chairman Mark Schiller, Commissioner Charles Larsen, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer and Commissioner Harry Harned. Also present were Chief Ronald Rifenburgh, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Robert Desmond.
MINUTES: The minutes of the July meeting were approved on a motion made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Harned.
All in favor. So carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Fiore submitted the following report:
July invoices paid $ 3,983.92
Proposed August invoices $ 3,951.88
Paid August invoices $ 2,084.66
Total $ 6,036.54
Reconciliation of Accounts
Money Market Checking Balance $174,143.58
Checking Balance $ 673.70
Less Outstanding Checks $ 2,241.26
Deposits $ 2,330.00
Checking Balance to Date $ 762.44
Money Market & Checking Balance $174,906.02
Capital Reserve Fund $ 93,574.28
Reserve Fund Balance $ 29,470.74
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Commissioner Harned. All in favor. So carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- Received reimbursement from County Treasurer’s Office for six firefighters physicals at $55.00 each, total of $330.00.
- RBC Wealth Management account summary for July - $313,536.72.
- Sent out beneficiary forms and statements to Gary DeLaurentis, no response; Robert Ferguson, received; Brandon Seymour, returned.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Larsen
- Commissioner Larsen reported that half the floor at Station #1 has been painted and striped by Darryl Millus.
- The new door lock has been put in.
INSURANCE: Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Larsen
- Commissioner Larsen has checked with the insurance company and they do not have our inventory. The Chief has asked Second Assistant Chief McCarthy and Captain Decker to redo the inventory.
FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Saulpaugh
- A quote for the pump test has been received from VRS Sales on trucks #601,603 and 604 for repairs. A copy was given to all Commissioners for review.
LOSAP: Commissioner Harned/Commissioner Saulpaugh
No report
LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
No Report
OLD BUSINESS:
- Chairman Schiller reported that the lease papers have been signed and sent in Community Leasing Partners for the lease of turnout gear for five-year payment schedule.
- New Truck: The Chief reported that there were a few changes which had to made as to placement of power strips, reels, vulcan light and duplex outlet as per email dated August 15, 2012. The Chief has relocated where the power strips will be going. The handlights have to be corrected to LED lights. Delivery date is the middle of September according to Dick Shakerly.
- Treasurer Fiore has been working on the website design with North Shore Designs.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Pump Test: There is a tank issue on truck #604. The quote received is to fix the small problems on the three pumps, none of which are major. Based on what was found in the test, the Chief will contact Ralph Torchia for a quote and will be discussed when quote comes back. There were three leaks on truck #604 and the Chief spoke to someone and just to patch leaks would be $1400.00. Chief Rifenburgh asked them to give us a price on a new poly tank for the next meeting in the event that replacement is warranted.
CHIEFS REPORT:
There were three calls for the month of July:
7/12/12 – Mutual aid to Livingston for structure fire
7/15/12 – CO alarm activation – 3459 Route 9G
7/21/12 – Smoke investigation – 239 Pleasantvale Road
- Commissioner Harned asked how many calls we have had this y ear. The Chief said there have been 26 calls to date.
- There is one firefighter in class now in firefighter I class.
- Inventory: The officers are working on it.
- Air Pack inspection is scheduled for next week by MES.
- Chief Rifenburgh will need $125.00 for training for the rest of the year.
- A letter will be written to Joseph Boccia who has been in for four months and has not attended drills, meetings or calls.
- Long Heating & Cooling has the state contract for fuel oil. The fire company will be paying the heating bills, rather than the treasurer deducting it from the rent that we pay the company. The fire company will not switch from Main Care for their propane.
A motion was made to accept the Chiefs report by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Larsen. All in favor. So carried.
BUDGET WORKSHOP:
- A budget workshop will be held on Monday, September 17th at 7:00 P.M.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING:
- The public hearing on the budget and the meeting for October will be Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. set by legislation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harned to pay the bills as presented. Commissioner Larsen would like the check issued to Darryl Millus to be held until the job is completed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harned to adjourn at 8:25 P.M, seconded by Commissioner Larsen. All in favor. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary