BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES FROM MARCH 14, 2006
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Commissioner Schweers opened the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Silent Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Akins, Commissioner Levy, Commissioner Sassano, Commissioner Schweers and Commissioner Morris, all presented and accounted for.
Battalion Chief Larry Nisbet introduced Matthew Pagnutti and Ryan Evanson.
No public comments were made.
No items pulled for discussion.
Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3 & 4 as is. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Commissioner Morris� early departure from the meeting and rearranging the agenda to handle a commissioner item before his departure. Commissioner Morris made a motion to rearrange the agenda and move a commissioner item before the Administrative Agenda discussion. Commissioner Levy seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Schweers recommended to the Board that they appoint Interim Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey as the permanent Fire Chief subject to negotiations with Chief Lindsey. Discussion was held. Commissioner Levy made a motion to commence negotiations with Chief Lindsey as to the fire chief job description, salary and employment contract, one member of the board would act as the representative during negotiations, and present to the board at the next regular meeting. Commissioner Morris seconded. After further discussion, Commissioner Akins recommended the board offer the permanent position of Fire Chief to Interim Fire Chief Lindsey at the current salary and subject to negotiations of the job description, salary and employment contract to be completed within the next 30 days. After further discussion and an explanation by attorney Charles Schoech , a vote was taken on the original motion by Commissioner Levy, seconded by Commissioner Morris, all were in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Levy volunteered as the board�s representative for the negotiation process with Chief Lindsey and it was agreed upon by all commissioners.
At this time Commissioner Morris had to leave the meeting due to a prior commitment.
- ACCEPT MANAGEMENT�S PROPOSAL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN. Finance Director April White gave a brief presentation. Commissioner Akins made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Levy seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE POLICIES ON BUDGET, PAYROLL AND IN-TOWN MEALS. Finance Director April White gave a brief presentation. Discussion took place regarding the in-town meal policy and explanation was provided by attorney Schoech and Chief Lindsey. Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 2. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,650 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THREE NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS . Interim Fire Chief Jeff Lindsey provided a brief explanation. Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 3. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE PORTABLE COMPUTERS WITH PRINTERS AND DOCKING STATIONS FOR FIRE INSPECTORS. Fire Marshal Mike Cato provided a brief and explanation. After discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 4 as presented at a cost not to exceed $12,819. Commissioner Levy seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 10 PHILIPS HEARTSTART FRX AED�S AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $11,787.00. Chief Lindsey provided an explanation and further information. After discussion, Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 5. Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 6 SETS OF BUNKER GEAR AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $6,350.00. Chief Lindsey provided explanation and further information. After discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 6. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
- APPROVE THE REVISED MASTER CONCEPT PLAN AGREEMENTS 3 & 4 (CHANGE ORDERS) WITH TKW CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. Deputy Chief Dwyer briefly presented the information. No discussion, Commissioner Sassano made a motion to approve Administrative Agenda Item 7. Commissioner Akins seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
No walk-on items were presented.
No public comments were made.
Commissioner Levy asked the board to possibly consider raising the $5,000 limit by the Fire Chief for discretionary purchase. Commissioner Sassano feels $5,000 is a safe limit; this will be re-addressed after the negotiation process for the Fire Chief.
Commissioner Akins discussed the need for a representative of EFR to be a member of the ECCL, the current representative is the Fire Chief with Jim Clarke, Community Relations Manager, as the alternate. Commissioner Akins made a motion to appoint Jim Clarke as the member representative of EFR and the Fire Chief as the alternate. Commissioner Levy seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Akins presented Chief Lindsey with a patch from Radnor Fire Co., First Motorized Pump in the U.S.
Commissioner Schweers provided information regarding the future possibility of a traffic signal at Station 2. Commissioner Schweers also discussed the association fee for station 2. After much discussion and explanation by the commissioners and attorney Schoech, the board requested a copy of the bill/invoice be sent to them for review. Commissioner Schweers also asked the board to get back to following the check signing schedule provided by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Sassano suggested re-addressing the policy on uniformly marked vehicles. She would like to know the figures and how it differs from other districts backing up marked vs. unmarked. This is specifically in relation to Administrative Agenda Item 5.
- March 28 is the impact fee meeting.
- ISO survey completed; may not know the results for rating for up to 3 months)
- Phone systems are completed and functionally at admin and station 2.
- May 13 is the Open House at Station 2. Coincides with EMS Week May 14-20, 2006
- Brief review/clarification of the February monthly report.
- Brief presentation of the 2005 Annual Report.
- Provided the winning score for the East vs. West Hockey Game held on March 11 th whereas the West Coast Firefighters, 5 representing EFR (Lieutenants Brann and Coulter, and Firefighters LaBree, Lindgreen and Pagnutti)
- Announced the Guns vs. Hoses Football game on March 18 th MDA Boot Drive March 31 � April 2
Commissioner Levy made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Sassano seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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GAYLE M. SASSANO, Secretary