THE WEST CLINTON FIRE DISTRICT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING JANUARY 11, 2017 7:00 pm -Re-Organizational Meeting Treasurer Stutzman opened the meeting at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Stutzman nominated Todd Martin as Chairman for 2017, Commissioner Cicilioni made this in the form of a motion Commissioner Szabo Board vote: Commissioner Szabo yes, Commissioner Cicilioni yes. Chairman Martin appointed Jim Stutzman as Treasurer for 2017. Commissioner Szabo Chairman Martin made a motion to appoint Cindi Chiarella to Secretary for 2017. Commissioner Chairman Martin appointed the Poughkeepsie Journal as the official newspaper. Commissioner Chairman Martin appointed Frank Simeone as FD Attorney. Commissioner Szabo seconded this motion. All were in favor. Chairman Martin made a motion to appoint M & T Bank as the Official Bank for 2017. Commissioner Chairman Martin made a motion to appoint Jim Stutzman as web master and Josh Martin as assistant web master. Commissioner Chairman Martin made a motion to appoint Brenda Szabo as Deputy Chairman. Commissioner Chairman Martin appointed Brendon Szabo to building, grounds, rescue squad, volunteers and paid EMT. Chairman Martin appointed Rich Wagner to membership and recruitment, and hall rentals. Chairman Martin appointed Aaron Cicilioni to physicals, security and spotted dog. Chairman Martin will be in charge of personnel, legal and co-signer at M & T Bank. Chairman Martin swore in Richard Wagner, Jim Stutzman and Cindi Chiarella. 1
Chairman Martin made a motion to close the Re-organizational meeting at 7:15. Commissioner REGULAR MEETING 7:15 PM Chairman Martin opened the meeting at 7:15. Meeting was being recorded for transcription purposes only. Commissioner Szabo made a motion to approve minutes of December 15, 2016. Commissioner COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Szabo stated the WC Rescue Squad had until December 31 st 2016 to submitted EMT certification cards. No cards were received. The Rescue Squad had not been meeting on a regular basis. Rescue Squad President Ed Galinski submitted a letter dated January 10, 2017 in regards to changes to district operations with a request for a response no later than February 2, 2017. Commissioner Szabo made a motion to approve the uniform and personal appearance policy that was submitted by Adrianna DeSantis. Commissioner Wagner seconded this motion. All were in favor. Commissioner Szabo stated 2 resumes for EMT were submitted. These resumes will be reviewed with Chief Empert and Adrianna DeSantis. Over-time for Adrianna will move to comp time. Anything over 40 hours is over time. Commissioner Szabo made a motion to contact a locksmith and change the entrance door to bay at Station II. Commissioner Treasurer Stutzman stated Station I needs a new roof. Should go out to bid soon. TREASURER S REPORT Capital Reserve $ 954,430.68 Checking Account $ 5,844.86 General Fund $ 69,687.43 Unapp. Fund Balance $ 100,000.00 Repair Reserve $ 94,295.24 Total checking/savings $1,224,258.21 2
Treasurer Stutzman Received 3 quotes for painting the commissioner room, RV room and the lounge. A-1 Improvements $ 3050 First Class $ 2836 Mathew $ 1400 Chairman Martin made a motion to approve Mathew to paint 3 rooms for $ 1400.00. Commissioner Szabo Chairman Martin made a motion to pay bills. Commissioner seconded this motion. All were in favor. Chairman Martin made a motion to approve the Treasurer s Report. Commissioner Szabo Inventory workbook was submitted Treasurer Stutzman submitted all information for 40 members to the Insurance Co. All yearend adjustments have been made. Chairman Martin made a motion to approve budget adjustments as presented on page 10 of the Treasurer s report. Commissioner Szabo Chairman Martin made a motion to approve Treasurer Stutzman to apply for a debit card from M & T Bank and the card is to remain with the Treasurer. Commissioner Wagner seconded this motion. All were in favor. Chairman Martin made a motion to approve Eastern Pest Control for the 2017 to service Station I and Station II. Commissioner Commissioner Szabo made a motion to approve the procurement policy for 2017. Commissioner Cicilioini 3
CHIEFS REPORT Chief Empert: CPR certifications have been submitted 3 members are in EMT class at Bard, Shane Empert, Josh Martin, Josh Venezia. Chairman Martin made a motion to pay for EMT book after the class is over the book must be returned to the district. Commissioner Szabo EMT cabinet keys were given to the Board Commissioner Szabo left the meeting at 8 PM. ASSISTANT CHIEF Dingee 1. Ambulance drivers please remember 1 important points when arriving at hospital. Advise 911 on radio you have arrived at whatever hospital. Secondly after backing up to emergency room shut, ambulance off, pull keys out of ignition into your pocket. 2. We have our scott pac back on 71-12 and we had an emergency repair on 71-11 tank to pump switch was not out of service. 3. Have training information for Dutchess County Weekend for March 10 th 11the return on March 12 th. Remember you must meet the pre-requisite if required for that class. 4. Please remember drivers of 71-11, 71-12, 71-33, 71-66 sitting idle at any alarm be sure to circulate water in tanks during freezing temperatures. 5. Effective immediately we interior firefighters have too train every 3 months on SCBA s regardless of what we do and you must be signed off. Per new laws enforced NY OFPC, PESH, OSHA. 6. We will have our drill this month inside on watching video training on different simulations including 6- wheeler. Chairman Martin made a motion to allow 5 members to attend the DC Chief Council. Commissioner Cicilioni seconded this motion. Commissioner Cicilioni- Training Chairman Martin made a motion to approve a hall rental for the DC Fair Grounds to use the hall for security training. (Paul Piastro) - Commissioner Cicilioni seconded this motion. All were in favor. Hall Rental Chairman Martin made a motion to approve a hall rental for a Christmas Party 4
On January 28 th. Commissioner Cicilioni seconded this moition. All were in favor. A check must be submitted Chairman Martin made a motion to appoint the District Qualification Committee as follows; Todd Martin, Aaron Cicilioni, Don Empert and Brian Dingee. Commissioner Wagner seconded this motion. All were in favor. Chairman Martin stated he will interview for the available position on the Board Chairman Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40. Commissioner Cicilioni Submitted by Cindi Chiarella 5