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Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes March 8, 2007 Present: President, Ed Welch, Vice President Peter Legnos, Clerk Nancy Beckwith, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Director at large, Alan Ackley, Chief Todd Paige , Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack and Fire Marshall Michael Richards Absent: N/A At 7: 07 the President announced the call to order with the time, date and place. Roll call was taken to establish a quorum. A moment of silence and a pledge to the flag followed. MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the regular meeting minutes of February 8, 11, 2007, and passed unanimously. MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the special meeting minutes of February 8, 2007, and passed unanimously. Remarks from Visitors: None Reports and Communications: Chief Todd Paige’s report was submitted and accepted for the record. Deputy Chief Russell Shaw’s issued no formal report. Fire Marshall Richards’s report was submitted and accepted for the record. He additionally made a verbal modification correcting the title from January to February. Administrative Assistant, Jamie Muhlack offered no formal report as did Clerk, Nancy Beckwith. Nancy Beckwith, however, notified the Board of Directors that at the next scheduled meeting of April 12, she would be out of town on business. Treasurer Tom Santacroce offered no formal report. Unfinished Business None Although there was no unfinished business, Chief Paige really wanted to talk about the COLA that was rejected at the last meeting. Vice President Legnos did most of the talking of the disparity in the town on mill rate. Both the President and Vice President had a heated discussion on what was the right decision. Chief Paige stated that he believed that the funding did exist and the disapproval by the Board of Directors will have long term ramifications. Vice President Legnos reiterated that he wants an accounting of what the PBFD does for the rest of the town in mutual aid. The disparity of mill rate must be addressed. A discussion of the correct methodology for a cost assessment ensued. Chief Paige discussed the agreement that PBFD has with Center Groton which stipulates that a fee would not be charged. Alan Ackley recommended adding this discussion to the next month’s agenda. New Business No new business. Director, Alan Ackley asked for an update on the Wal-Mart situation. Good of the Department N/A Union negotiations were set for March 29, April 4 and April 26th 2”30 – 5:00 pm Budget meetings were set for April 2, (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ), April 10, (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ) April 12 (5:30 pm – 7”00) – before the regular meeting and April 23 , (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ) (if needed) Clerk, Nancy Beckwith was instructed to notify the Town of Groton Clerk of the schedule for Budget meetings. All meetings will he held at the Long Hill station, except for the April 12th meeting which will precede the regular scheduled monthly meeting. Presentation and payment of bills The treasurer announced that the bills to be paid for January approved by the Vice President are $78.809.51 Executive Session The Board of Directors adjourned to executive session at 7:57 PM The meeting reconvened at 8:30 PM. MOTION: At 8:30 it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy E. Beckwith, Clerk Poquonnock Bridge Fire District
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