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POQUONNOCK BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Groton, CT 06340 October 14, 2004
Present: President Alan Ackley, Vice President Peter Legnos, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Director Tammy de la Cruz, Chief Todd Paige, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Fire Marshal Michael Richards, Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack and Margaret Wyles Absent: Clerk Monica Knaff
Alan Ackley opened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Tammy de la Cruz 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 minutes of the regular meeting of September 9th and the minutes of the special meeting of September 27.
Comments from Visitors: John Parfait Jr. President of the Volunteer Fire Fighters reported that a flag pole fell from roof of the Fort Hill Fire Station. Mr. Parfitt also submitted the attached letter.
Reports and Communications Chief Todd Paige’s report was accepted for the record. Deputy Chief Russell Shaw’s report was accepted for the record. Administrative Assistant Margaret Wyles’ report was accepted for the record.
Unfinished Business: Because the 2005 trucks are now at the dealerships the deputy chief will re-write new specifications for the needed truck.
The FEMA grant concerning the radio upgrade project as stated in the chief’s report will cost the district $2,709.10 to be included in a Town-wide system. This money will be taken from the new equipment fund.
MOTION: It was moved by Peter Legnos, seconded by Tom Santacroce to spend $2,709.10 for the radio upgrade project to improve the Town-wide system and passed unanimously.
The biddings for the deputy chief’s car are complete. The chief recommends that the board award the bid to Mallon Chevrolet of Norwich in the amount of $30,777.00.
MOTION: It was moved by Tom Santacroce, seconded by Peter Legnos to purchase the deputy chief’s car from Mallon Chevrolet of Norwich for the amount of $30,777.00 and passed unanimously.
The president reported he has not heard from the attorneys concerning the Conseco policy. Mr. Ackley will contact them again.
The date of the annual meeting was moved to the third Wednesday of May. The second Wednesday of May is in conflict with the Groton RTM meeting.
The date of the November meeting was changed to Wednesday, November 10th from Thursday, November 11th because of Veterans’ Day.
New Business: Alan Ackley and Peter Legnos were appointed as representatives of the board at the Town Council meeting to discuss the consolidation issue. Tammy de la Cruz and Monica Knaff were appointed as alternate representatives.
Calking of the outside of the Fort Hill Fire station was discussed. No action was taken.
The chief requested that the board encumber the amount of $1,800.00 which was returned to the district because of cancellation of the technical rescue classes which were to be held in August. The chief believes that the district can use these funds for training in the current year.
MOTION: It was moved by Peter Legnos, seconded by Tom Santacroce to encumber the rebate amount of $1,800.00 for training to be used in the current year and passed unanimously.
The accreditation meeting was set for October 25th at 5:30pm at the Town Hall Annex prior to the Town Council regular meeting.
Good of the Department: The district welcomed Firefighter Scott Lindy back to the work force from his injury at a fire in April.
Presentation and payment of bills: The treasurer presented the bill to be paid in the month of October in the amount of $137,630.43 and the manual checks in the amount of $9,415.51.
MOTION: It was moved by Tammy de la Cruz, seconded by Peter Legnos to accept the figure of $137,630.43 and the manual checks in the amount of $9,415.51 for the bills to be paid in October and passed unanimously
MOTION: At 8:11pm it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted:
Tammy de la Cruz, Acting Clerk |