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Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

 

Monthly Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes

 

Meeting Date:  May 31, 2006

 

Meeting called to order by President North at 1930 hrs..

 

Attendance:  P. North, F. Lattizori, T. Cyr, R. Heacox, D. Markure, J. Shanley, J. Lagassie (guest)

 

Secretary’s Report:    

The minutes of the April Commissioner’s Meeting were read.  Motion was made by Francis Lattizori that the minutes be approved as read, seconded by Terry Cyr.  Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report: There was no report.

 

Chief’s Report: 

1.        There were 11 calls in the last month.  The Chief detailed each.

2.        The accident involving the New Hartford FD engine was discussed.  From discussions with the New Hartford Chief and others, Chief Lagassie reported that they are looking at the involvement of Junior Members in emergency responses.  A letter from the CT Department of Labor to Newtown CT was referenced and made available to the Commissioners.  Chief Lagassie feels that adequate controls and policies are in place for our Junior Members and these are being enforced.

 

Old Business
1.        The membership status of Ben Washington was discussed.  Chief Lagassie reported that Mr. Washington will be reimbursing the Department the $96 for the FFI textbooks and will continue his membership.

2.        The membership status of Jacob Andryzeck was discussed.  No response has been received as a result of the letter sent to him in March.  The Commissioners decided that given the lack of response and his failure to meet the membership requirements of the Bylaws, the membership of Jacob Andryzeck is terminated.  They directed the Secretary to send a certified letter to his last known address informing him of this decision and requesting the return of all equipment.

3.        The membership status of John Andryzeck was discussed.  He has not returned Department equipment as required in the Bylaws.  Pete will discuss with him the return of this equipment.  A motion was made by Peter North that the question of making John Andryzeck a Lifetime Member be brought before the general membership at the next monthly meting.  Motion seconded by James Shanley.  After discussion of this action, a vote was held.  The motion carried.

 

New Business

1.        Peter North discussed his concern with drivers of apparatus remaining with the apparatus at emergency scenes.  The pros and cons of this were discussed.  The consensus was that while this may have merit, manpower concerns often dictate that the driver do other things.  Chief Lagassie would like it to remain a decision made by the officer depending on the conditions.

2.        Peter North inquired as to the status of the traffic control SOPs and equipment.  Chief Lagassie reported that the SOPs were still being worked on and the final locations of all the equipment had not been decided on yet.

3.        Peter North inquired as to the status of any litigation related to the 9/12/05 fatal accident on Rt. 44.  Chief Lagassie brought the Commissioners up to date on this.

4.        Terry Cyr requested that the source document which describes the voting power of the President be located and made available.

 

Next Meeting

June 28, 2006.

 

Adjournment:  Motion made by Terry Cyr and seconded by Francis Lattizori to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 2048 hrs.

 

 

 

Respectively Submitted,

F/F  James H. Shanley, Jr.

Secretary

 

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