December 9, 2004

Present: President Alan Ackley, Vice President Peter Legnos, Clerk Monica Knaff, Director Tammy de la Cruz, Chief Todd Paige, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Fire Marshal Michael Richards and Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack

Absent: Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, and

Alan Ackley opened the meeting at 7:08 p.m. The clerk 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 special meeting of October 25^th and the regular meeting of November 10^th.

Reports and Communications

Chief Todd Paige’s report was accepted for the record.

A lengthily conversation followed relevant to the fact that the only foam truck available for Groton Airport will come from Pfizers Inc. due to budget restraints.

Fire Marshal Michael Richards’ report was accepted for the record.

Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack’s report was accepted for the record.

The clerk reported that a thank you note was received from L & M Hospital for the contribution made by the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District in her sister Theresa Marlowe’s name.

Unfinished Business:

The president said there is no report on the Conseco policy.

New Business:

MOTION: A motion was made by Monica Knaff, seconded by Peter Legnos to hire Margaret Wyles as a contractor with a payment of $25.00 per hour to assist Jamie Muhlack with the transition, and passed unanimously.

Presentation and payment of bills:

Jamie Muhlack presented the bill to be paid in the month of December in the amount of $114, 400, 23 and the manual checks in the amount of $2,032.46.

MOTION: It was moved by Tammy de la Cruz, seconded by Peter Legnos to accept the figure of $114,400.23 and the manual checks in the amount of $2,032.46 for the bills to be paid in December, and passed unanimously.

Chief Todd Paige gave a power point presentation on Accreditation and Self Assessment of the fire department.

MOTION: A motion was made by Monica Knaff, seconded by Peter Legnos that the board support and accept the proposal of the Accreditation and Self Assessment program. It was unanimously passed.

A conversation followed where the Fire Marshall complimented the board for its positive action. This program will give the fire department achievable goals. The chief fells that this program will create an operation manual for future department use. Peter believes that this program will bring unity because everyone with have the same goal.

MOTION: At 8:48 pm it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted:

Monica R. Knaff