BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING February 9, Richard J. Olson (absent) James Passikoff (absent)

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1 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING February 9, 2009 ATTENDEES: Comm. Patrick Rose, Chairman Comm. Ann Bollmann (absent) Comm. Kenneth Muckenhaupt Comm. Kris Duderstadt Comm. Ralph Chiumento (absent) Attorney: Treasurer: Business Manager: Secretary: Acting Secretary: Richard J. Olson (absent) James Passikoff (absent) Frank Borquist (absent) Renee O Neill (absent) Carol Schmitt Chairman Rose opened the Arlington Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Monthly Meeting at 7:35 p.m., with a roll call and pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Rose presented Past Commissioner Sam North a plague for his time served on the Board in 2008 and thanked him for his services. I. Comm. Rose requested Comm. Duderstadt and Comm. Muckenhaupt to review Abstract 2A. II. MINUTES A. January 27, 2009 Board of Fire Commissioners Monthly Meeting A motion was made by Comm. Muckenhaupt and seconded by Comm. Duderstadt to approve the Minutes as printed. III. MONTHLY REPORTS - No reports given unless otherwise noted below A. Service Awards - Comm. Muckenhaupt B. District Inspections - Comm. Duderstadt C. District Officers / Chief Liaison - Comm. Chiumento

2 D. EMS & Paramedic Liaison - Comm. Bollmann E. Public Relations - Comm. Duderstadt F. Equipment Maintenance - Comm. Rose G. Buildings and Grounds - Comm. Rose H. Capital Equipment - Comm. Chiumento I. Union Negotiations & Contract - Comm. Muckenhaupt J. Career Staff Liaison - Comm. Rose 1. Comm. Rose presented President Antalek of Local 2393 with a phone number for fitness equipment that FF John Ortiz was looking for. Wanted to get fitness equipment donated from Mike Ortega of AllSport, but was told that we wouldn t want it. 2. Mechanic Joe Tarquinio - One (1) for Executive Session K. Volunteer Recruitment - Comm. Bollmann 1. New members processed and ready for Board approval: A. Nathan Robbins, Co. 1 - FF / EMS B. Raied Nesheiwat, Co. 4 - FF C. Jason Small, Co. 5 - FF D. Michael Pawenski, Co. 5 - FF E. Robert Marchetti, Co. 5 - FF A motion was made by Comm. Duderstadt and seconded by Comm. Muckenhaupt to accept Nathan Robbins, Co. 1 - FF / EMS; Raied Nesheiwat, Co. 4 - FF; Jason Small, Co. 5 - FF; Michael Pawenski, Co. 5 - FF; Robert Marchetti, Co. 5 - FF. L. Volunteer Liaison - Comm. Chiumento M. District Safety & Health - Comm. Bollmann N. Strategic Plan - Comm. Duderstadt IV. CORRESPONDENCE A. Thank you card from The Karn Family thanking AFD for their expressions of sympathy. B. Letter dated January 26, 2009 from UHY, LLP Certified Public Accountants informing AFD that due to the lack being provided sufficient information and completed financial statements, they are unable to complete the audit and need to withdraw from providing future services. V. PERSONNEL A. dated February 4, 2009 from Paul Speedling, Recording Secretary of Red Oaks Mill Fire Company requesting that Joseph Cruz be removed from the roles of the Arlington Fire District. B. dated February 3, 2009 from Leslie Carroll stating that she has been appointed as EMS Lieutenant for Engine Co. #1.

3 C. Change of company affiliation for John Juavinett, Sr. from Rochdale Fire Company to Engine Co. #1 D. dated February 5, 2009 from Paul Speedling, Recording Secretary of Red Oaks Mill Fire Company requesting that Angel Schnepf be removed from the roles of the Arlington Fire District. A motion was made by Comm. Duderstadt and seconded by Comm. Muckenhaupt to remove Joe Cruz and Angel Schnepf from the District roles. VI. DONATIONS NAME Mary Beekman Jacenta Lorick The Hammond s REASON Assistance received for her husband (# , 11/15/08 C.Davis, J. Dongo, H. Adams, K. Davidson, B. Porter) Car Seat Installation In Memory of James Plass A motion was made by Comm. Duderstadt and seconded by Comm. Muckenhaupt to turnover the total amount of $10.00 in donations to the Car Seat Fund and $200 to the Five Company Fund. VII. SCHOOL REQUESTS The following school requests need approval by the Board of Fire Commissioners: A. FF Erin Hanlon: Firefighter I Training Series, February 24 - March 1, 2009 at NYSFA. B. FF Joe Tarquinio, Jr.: Fire Dynamics for the Fire Service, February 19, 2009 at Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. C. EMS Director John Kloepfer: PALS, February 18-19, 2009 at Rhinebeck Station 1. D. FF Chris Quinby: Virtual Autopsy, February 7, 2009 at DCC South. E. FF Chris Quinby: AMLS, March 28, 2009 & April 4, 2009 at DCC South. F. FF Chris Quinby: PALS, February 21, 2009 at DCC South. G. FF Chris Quinby: Medic Refresher, February 3 - May 21, 2009 at DCC South. H. FF Chip Davis: 2009 Firefighting Seminar, March 23, 2009 in Kingston, NY. A motion was made by Comm. Muckenhaupt and seconded by Comm. Duderstadt to approve school requests A - H.

4 VIII. IX. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS - No reports and/or discussions unless otherwise noted A. Comm. Rose - Discussion on Ambulance Coverage Standby s for Spackenkill School District. Comm. Rose received an from Comm. Chiumento stating that they do not need an ambulance. Comm. Chiumento stated in the that it is strongly suggested that a physician be present at varsity football games. Comm. Chiumento spoke with the Superintendent and it would be fine to have a fly car staffed with EMT s. Will discuss further with Comm. Chiumento. CHIEFS / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Chief David Roberts, Sr. 1. Working on updating Chief Officer qualifications 2. Meetings are being set up on a hiring plan, manpower plan and purchasing of equipment plan. 3. Meeting held with the Chief Officers, and assignments are being set up. B. Deputy Chief Jeff Pells 1. Notice sent out in January from Tom LaBell from NYS Association of Fire Chiefs regarding CDL licensing. Received a response back from the DMV Commissioner that there is no exception for firefighters driving fire apparatus unless operating in an emergency; Precludes you coming back from the call. Sent for more information, not clear. Will keep Board informed. 2. Law firm has a six hour training program available online for Commissioners. Covers the requirements of new commissioner training and cost is $100 for new commissioners to get the certification of taking the course. Others may want to view it at no cost. 3. Looking at having 4 th ambulance in service. Comprehensive Operational plan will be put in place. 4. Requesting quote from Rich Harris for Station 3 painting; just for touch ups. Cost for bays at HQ will be on hold for a later time. C. Assistant Chief Kevin Finnigan (No Items) D. Assistant Chief Eric Philipp 1. Requesting approval for Wappingers St. Patrick s Day Parade on March 7 th and use of :00 line up, 1:00 step off. Other parades to be determined after parade committee meets. A motion was made by Comm. Muckenhaupt and seconded by Comm. Duderstadt to approve for the St. Patrick s Day Parade on March 7 th in Wappingers.

5 2. Parade at Lake George in June. Cost of band is $2000. Question as to whether the Commissioners will pay for the bands this year. Comm. Rose wants to wait for all the Commissioners to be present to have a motion for the costs of the band. Wants the parades listed with a breakdown on the costs. AC Philipp stated that there are five parades that they usually need a band for. New Fairfield Sparklers will cost approximately $ per parade. 3. Parade rules Comm. Rose stated that this is already put to bed. Had been approved a while ago. E. Assistant Chief Frank Carlon - No Items F. Assistant Chief John Richardson - No Items G. EMS Director John Kloepfer - No Items H. Attorney Richard Olson (absent) I. Treasurer Jim Passikoff (absent) J. Business Manager Frank Borquist (absent) X. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR A. Assistant EMS Director David Violante 1. Reported on a phone call received from Mr. Pete Schinella at Mobile Life Support, thanking AFD for taking care of his daughter. (Jerry Cross and Jim Roger were on call) Will write something up to put in their personnel files. XI. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS - No reports and/or discussions unless otherwise noted A. The Board wants to talk to the Chiefs as a whole in Executive Session. With no further open items to discuss, Comm. Rose stated to take a ten minute break and then adjourn to Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. One (1) Personnel Item for Executive Session (Re: current volunteer) B. Local 2393 President Gus Antalek - One (1) Personnel Item C. Master Mechanic Joe Tarquinio - One (1) Personnel Item The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:14 p.m. and returned to Open Session. XIII. ABSTRACT A motion was made by Comm. Muckenhaupt and seconded by Comm. Duderstadt to approve abstract 2A in the amount of $83, consisting of 90 transactions.

6 With no further business to conduct, a motion was made by Comm. Muckenhaupt and seconded by Comm. Duderstadt that we adjourn 10:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Carol Schmitt Acting Fire District Secretary