Board of Fire Commissioners

Windsor Locks Fire Department

Minutes – Wednesday, December 12, 2012

1.  Call to Order

-The meeting of December 12, 2012 was called to order by Commissioner Dan Riley at 7:30 p.m.

2.  Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

-Commissioners present: Dan Riley, Steven Brown, David Montemerlo and Pat Courtney

4. Public Input – None.

5. Secretary’s Report

Commissioner Riley entertained a motion to approve the Secretary’s Report for the meeting on November 15, 2012. Motion was made by Commissioner Montemerlo and seconded by Commissioner Courtney to approve the minutes as submitted. All Commissioners voted in favor of the motion.

6. Report of Officers

-Fire Marshal report –

-There were 8 inspections and 0 plan reviews.

-Commissioners approved the purchase of a new computer and printer for the Fire Marshal’s office. The current computer is over 10 years old and is not working properly. There are funds available in the budget under equipment for the purchase and there are additional funds under office equipment if a purchase of software is needed.

-The Fire Marshal is currently working with the Police Department regarding the issue involving Century Spa on National Drive.

-The Fire Marshal is on light duty and is expected to return to full duty after December 17th.

-Chief report

-Presented by Chip Steiger, Acting Chief

-There were 33 alarms and 3 drills during November.

-The Department celebrated 25 year anniversary of Lieutenant Harley Higgins and Firefighter, Past Commissioner and Past Safety Office Linda Donahue.

-We received the results of the ISO audit and our Department rating remained a Class 4. Our score was 65.16 out of 100. Commissioner Riley would like to see the results of the audit so it can be determined how we might be able to increase our score to a Class 3.

-Purchased a new battery and a battery maintainer. There was a problem with repairing the front end of Engine 5, the check from CIRMA was lost. The Company was notified and will issue a new check. The repairs should be completed next week.

7. Standing Committees-

Purchasing – George Doak is in the process of replacing 25 year old Scott bottles with the new bottles just purchased. They are being numbered for inventory purpose.

Budget – Budget Workshop Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on 12/19/12 to work on the budget which is due on 1/2/13. Presentation of our budget is scheduled for 2/19/13.

Training- On 11/20 a representative from Yankee Gas was here for a drill on Gas Safety. He also came back on 12/5 to give presentation to day time members. On 11/14 the day time drill group went to Bradley for the Live Burn Drill. Chip continues to coordinate drills so day time members receive all the necessary training as well as the night time members.

Truck – Ongoing.

Human Resources- No report

Building Committee – Commissioner Riley was asked to attend a Selectman meeting on 12/18 to form a Building Committee. Kevin Brace and Commissioner Riley are expected to co-chair the committee with additional members from the Board of Finance, Police and Fire Department to make a varied committee. Commissioner Riley hopes that the Committee will have an open mind and look at many different options.

Ordinance – No report.

8. Old Business – None

9. New Business

-Commissioner Riley will be drafting a re-write of the by-law which relates to the consideration of the position of Chief. Commissioner Riley will write up the suggested changes, post it for the members to review and them present it for a vote by the Commissioners.

10. Appointments and Promotions – None

11. Correspondence - None

12. Public Input – None

13. Commission Comments – None

14. Announcements – None

15. Adjournment

Commissioner Riley entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion made by Commissioner Courtney and seconded by Commissioner Brown. All Commissioners voted in favor.

Submitted by Susan Urso,