Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

 

Monthly Business Meeting Minutes

 

Meeting Date:  February 7, 2006.

 

Meeting called to order by President North at 1934 hrs.

 

Roll Call:  President North called the roll.  There were 17 members in attendance.

 

Secretary’s Report:  The Secretary read the minutes from the January meeting.  Motion made by Ken Cyr to accept the minutes as read.  Seconded by Terry Cyr.  Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  For the month of November and December there were $420.19 total expenses and $100.00 total income since the last meeting.  The checking account has a balance of $2309.94.  The savings account has a balance of $2318.23.  The Certificate of Deposit has a balance of $2645.85.

 

 

Chief’s Report:  Fire Chief James Lagassie reported on the following:

  1. The department responded to 15 calls during the last month.  He listed each.
  2. The budget is due tomorrow for the District meeting.  Any suggestions should go to the Chief ASAP.
  3. The Connecticut Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Statewide Mutual-Aid was read and  discussed.  A motion was made by Ed Connors that the appropriate officers of the Department be authorized to sign the MOU.  Seconded by Terry Cyr.  Motion carried.
  4. The 33.7 FCC license status has not changed.  The Chief will explore what can be done.

           

Training Officer:  Captain Russell Neher reported the following:

  1. Training during the month of February will be as follows: 2/14 SCBA/RIT drill, 2/21 Cold Water Rescue, 2/28 NIMS Class (possibly).
  2. Riverton has moved their drill night to Monday.  They will have the following drills: 2/13 and 20: SCBA familiarization and operation, 3/13 SCBA Maze at Fire Academy, 3/20 and 27 RIT Classroom sessions, 4/1 RIT Practical at Fire Academy.  Anyone with FFI or higher can take these and should contact Capt. Neher. 
  3. Additional topics to be covered in future drills/training include: mass casualty/school bus, swift water rescue, FF Safety & Survival, fire officer I.
  4. Capt. Neher reviewed upcoming classes at the academy and other locations.  An Incident Safety Officers class will be held at Burrville March 25 and 26.

 

Committee Reports

Truck: Lt. Ed Connors reported that the truck committee will be in the near future to work through the specifications.

 

Soda/Snack: Lt. Ed Connors reported that he has stocked the candy machine.  He has still not gotten the key for the soda machine.  Ken Cyr said that he would replace the lock in two weeks if we do not have the keys by then.

 

Membership: Terry Cyr reported on the following:

  1. An application for membership from George Sherman has been received and reviewed.  Mr. Sherman is applying as a driver/rescue member.  Ken Cyr proposed George Sherman for membership as a driver/rescue.  Seconded by Jerry Thompson.  All voted in favor.
  2. Linda Lagassie has requested a leave of absence due to pregnancy.  It was recommended that a letter be sent to her outlining the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions.

 

  1. The Membership Committee will be submitting to the Board of Commissioners a list of members who have not met the membership requirements specified in the Bylaws.

 

 

Super Bowl: Treasurer Jerry Thompson reported that the net proceeds from the Super Bowl fundraiser was $4820.00.  He indicated that he will be funding the petty cash fund $100 from the proceeds and will be depositing the remaining $4720 with the approval of the membership.  Motion was made by Ed Connors that the treasurer be authorized to put $100 cash into the petty cash and deposit the remaining $4720.  Seconded by Terry Cyr.  Motion carried.

 

The members gave special recognition and thanks to Francis Lattizori and Storm Connors for their extra effort in selling tickets.

 

Francis Lattizori discussed that he would like to see the Department purchase a shop vacuum/blower unit.  Russ Neher indicated that he may have one to donate.  Jamie Lagassie made a motion that Francis Lattizori be authorized to purchase said shop vac in the event that one is not donated by Russ Neher.  Seconded by Ed Connors.  Motion Carried.

 

Old Business

  1. James Shanley reported that a vendor has been selected to install the fire alarm systems.  Installation should start in the next week approximately.
  2. Ken Cyr indicated that he will bring up the missing accountability tags at the District meeting tomorrow.
  3. Rich Winn reported that nothing has been decided on the house siren yet.

 

New Business
  1. None

 

Good of the Order

None

 

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be 3/7/06.

 

Adjournment:  Motion made by Terry Cyr to adjourn.  Seconded by Russ Neher.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 2026 hrs.

 

 

Respectively Submitted,

 

 

F/F James H. Shanley, Jr.

Secretary

 

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