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Barkhamsted Fire District
Board of Director’s
Monthly Meeting
January 12, 2005
President Winn called the meeting to order at 7:32pm.
Corrections to
last month’s minutes:
Under New Business: The section was repeated.
A motion was made to accept last month’s minutes as corrected by K. Hansen and 2nd by T. Collins. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer’s Report and copies of the completed audit package were handed out by A. O’Toole and reviewed.
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented by K.Hansen and 2nd by T.Collins. Unanimously approved.
Bills:
Riverton:
Hoffmann Hardware $ 46.53 Build. Maint.
Winsted Automotive $ 2.59 Build. Maint.
Fire Equip. Headquarters $ 42.00 Equip. Maint.
Pleasant Valley:
DMV $ 390.15 Fire School
Fleetmasters $ 220.32 Equip. Maint.
Fire Equip. Headquarters $ 19.70 Equip. Maint.
Hoffman Hardware $ 44.58 Equip. Maint.
PenTech Safety, Inc. $ 50.00 New Equip.
Napa Auto $ 16.92 Equip. Maint.
Gowan – Knight Co. $ 24.90 Equip. Maint.
Hoffmann Hardware $ 35.74 Build. Maint.
Hoffman Hardware $ 9.90 Equip. Maint.
Barkhamsted East:
Industrial Safety & Supply $ 85.52 Equip. Maint.
S. O’Toole $ 400.00 Snow plowing
Schoenhardt Architects $1,047.79 Architect
District:
Occupational Health & Rehab. $1,931.00 Health & Safety
R. Healy (121miles) $ 44.17 FM Expense
S. Brophy $ 900.00 OSHA
R. King & Co., P.C. $ 720.00 Audit
A motion was made to accept and pay the bills as presented by K. Hansen and 2nd by T. Collins. Unanimously approved.
Correspondence: Information was received from Nextel – phones and packages are offered at discounted prices to District volunteers/employees.
A thank you note was received from the family of Stuart Reed for the member’s assistance at his funeral.
Fire Marshal Report: President Winn handed out the Fire Marshal’s report.
Paid Fire Fighter: Monthly report handed out by President Winn.
Chief’s Reports Calls Firefighters Fire
police Juniors
Barkhamsted East 6 8 3 0
Pleasant Valley 4 13 3 5
Riverton 4 18 6 7
Committees:
Capital: Spreadsheets for a Lease/Purchase Proposal and a Bond Proposal were handed out by President Winn and reviewed. Discussion was held.
A motion was made to hold a Town Meeting requesting approval of an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $330,000.00 for the Barkhamsted East Station addition, an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for SCBA system district wide and to authorize the Board of Directors of the Barkhamsted Fire District to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for the Barkhamsted East Station addition and anything else that may come before the Board at said meeting, which will be held on February 9, 2005 at 8:00pm, at the Barkhamsted East Fire Station by S. O’Toole and 2nd by K. Hansen. Unanimously approved.
Insurance: The representative cancelled the scheduled appearance that was to be held at this meeting – to be rescheduled at a later date.
Fire Fighter Awards: Nothing new at the time.
Health & Safety: Flu vaccines are available for first responders through Occupational Health for a fee– please contact Chiefs if interested.
Physical Policy was brought up and discussion was held regarding District Juniors and if physicals are required for them as well.
This topic and policy will be further looked into.
Policy: The Joint Application for Membership was reviewed. The criminal background check will cost $25.00 each and DMV checks will be done through Barkhamsted’s Resident State Trooper, Officer Bement.
A motion was made to adopt the proposed Joint Application as presented by the Policy committee, which will be implemented as of March 1, 2005, by K.Hansen and 2nd by T. Collins. Unanimously approved.
Firehouse Software: All incident reports through December 31, 2004 should be in the system by now.
Accountability System: Digital photos of many members were taken in anticipation of implementing our own District wide accountability system by next month.
SCBA: All four vendors have been out with sample equipment. A meeting will be held on January 24, 2005 at the Pleasant Valley Station at 7:00pm to discuss the air packs that were demonstrated and the choices will be narrowed down to two and will be sent out to bid.
Old Business
Barkhamsted East Station and Pumper: Please see Capital under Committees.
Dry Hydrants: Nothing at this time.
State/FEMA Grants: A grant writing workshop will be held – information is available at the Connecticut Fire Academy website.
Web Page: The page continues to be updated as information continues to trickle in.
Riverton Septic System: The department is still working on gathering bids. Funds have been allocated for the repair/replacement through the Capital plan.
FDIC 2005: Many names have been submitted – President Winn will follow up.
New Business
A request was made by Chief LeGeyt to be notified of M. Johnson’s days off via fax to all three departments.
President Winn took inventory of all pagers and portable radios – batteries are needed.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by K.Hansen and 2nd by D. Ransom.
Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 9:26pm.
Attending: Directors Departments
Andryzeck Lagassie
Bird L. Gillen
Collins LeGeyt
Hansen, K.
Hansen, J.
Ransom
O’Toole, A.
O’Toole, S.
Winn
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Hansen,
Assistant Clerk
The next meeting of the Barkhamsted Fire District Board of Directors will be held on February 9, 2005 at the Barkhamsted East Fire Station.
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