CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 18, 2013
The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Chairman Mark Schiller, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer and Commissioner Harry Harned. Commissioner C. J. Larsen was absent. Also present were Second Assistant Chief Evan Decker, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Robert Desmond.
Chairman Schiller opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the February 18, 2013 meeting were approved on a motion made by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
The minutes of the February 25, 2013 special meeting were approved on a motion made by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The treasurer submitted a revised February report which increased the paid February invoices to include the $500.00 environmental fine paid by a town resident to the Jeremy Proper fund and pay for a new faucet at Station #1.
March Report:
Total amount of February invoices paid $10,584.44
Proposed March invoices $ 6,284.49
Paid March invoices $10,516.00
Total $16,800.49
Reconciliation of Accounts:
Bank of Greene County
Money Market Checking Account $206,107.86
Checking Balance $ 12,833.60
Less Outstanding Checks $ 12,429.61
Checking Balance to date $ 403.99
Money Market & Checking to date $206,511.85
Capital Reserve Fund $ 33,410.57
Reserve Fund Balance $ 29,498.42
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- RBC Corporate Resolution and Contact List to be completed by the Chairman.
- Letter to NYS Association of Fire Districts noting the passing of Commissioner Charles Larsen was sent.
- Sympathy card sent to the Milan Board of Fire Commissioners on the passing of Chairman Charles Schultz.
- Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems inspection of Station #1 alarm is due.
Commissioner Bauer will contact them.
- RBC investment account statement for February $318,333.71.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Commissioner Saulpaugh
Commissioner Bauer met with Pestmaster and discussed problem in shed, but it seems that it has improved.
INSURANCE: Commissioner Bauer and Commissioner Saulpaugh
- Chairman Schiller gave insurance cards for each truck to Second Assistant Chief Decker to be put in trucks. Also received the insurance binder for the Treasurer’s file.
- Chairman Schiller also reported that the Fire Company is paying their portion of the liability insurance and he explained to Bob Desmond that he asked about NYMIR but they deal strictly with municipalities, no fire districts.
FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioner Bauer and Commissioner Saulpaugh
- Commissioner Saulpaugh reported that there is still a leak in Truck #604.
- The hydraulic rescue tool on Truck #602 has been fixed, the motor was changed to a three-phase motor and a new switch added.
- Commissioner Bauer asked if oil is going to be changed on truck #602. Arrangements will be made to take it to Joe’s Auto. The van will go in for oil and filter change also.
LOSAP: Commissioner Harned and Commissioner Schiller
Commissioner Harned gave a copy of 2012 calls for drills and meetings, training, etc. to the Commissioners. This will be posted at Firehouse once approved by Commissioners certifying that points that are going to be posted are accurate to the best of our knowledge. A motion was made to accept the report as submitted by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
No report
OLD BUSINESS:
- A check was received from the NYS Forestry grant for $1000.00 used to purchase the portable pond.
- No one attended the Ice Rescue drill held in Niverville.
- Commissioner Saulpaugh and Tyler Case are attending the Fire Police School in Germantown.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The Secretary is not able to attend the April meeting. The treasurer will fill in.
- The Treasurer reported that the extension was granted for the audit.
- Hose testing must be done but there is time. Prefer to stay with same company because, as Second Assistant Chief Decker said, they have everything labeled and on file.
- Discussed whether or not the frequency for Glasgow Fire Company has been programmed into radios but the Assistant Chief does not think it has been done. The Fire Company will be using Glasgow Fire Company as mutual aid for river rescues.
- Commissioner Saulpaugh will get the paperwork for the Hover Grant. We have not heard anything from the Federal grant request for the cascade system so we could request this for the Hover Grant.
- Commissioner Bauer asked if there has been anything new on the radios but there has been no news yet.
CHIEFS REPORT:
There were three calls for February:
- 2/19/13 – Alarm activation – 600 Woods Road
- 2/12/13 – Lift assist to Northern Dutchess Paramedics
- 2/26/13 – Smoke investigation – Route 9 and Pleasantvale Road
A drill was held on February 25, 2013 and attended by 17 firefighters on pump operation and 1 hour OSHA training.
The Chief was absent due to a death in the family but sent in his report with Second Assistant Chief Decker as follows:
- The new switch on Truck #602 has fixed the problem on the Hydraulic Rescue Tool.
- Eight new Scott air pack masks and amplifiers have been received and are in service.
- Two flashlights on truck #603 are missing but will wait a month and see if they show up before ordering new ones.
- The hose bed cover on truck #604 has been repaired and is back on the truck.
- The Chief has spoken with Rhinebeck Ford about the recall on truck #602 and they said it is nothing to worry about on this truck.
- Commissioner Saulpaugh and Tyler Case are taking the Fire Police school in Germantown.
- Fred Gooderham and Evan Decker are signed up to take the Trench Rescue coarse in East Chatham at the end of the month.
- Pittsfield Communications installed the Chiefs radio in his new pickup.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh to accept the Chiefs report. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Harned to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bob Desmond: The deed for firehouse Station #1 is in the name of Clermont Fire District.
Chairman Schiller asked for a Moment of Silence in memory of Bruce Unson.
A motion was made to adjourn at 7:35 P.M. by Commissioner Harned, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary