August 12, 2004

Present: President Alan Ackley, Vice President Peter Legnos, Clerk Monica Knaff, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Director Tammy de la Cruz, Chief Todd Paige, Fire Marshal Michael Richards, and Administrative Assistant Margaret Wyles

Absent: Deputy Chief Russell Shaw

Alan Ackley opened the meeting at 7:09 p.m. The clerk announced the call to order with the time, date and place. Roll call was taken to establish a quorum, with the deputy chief absent. A moment of silence and a pledge to the flag followed.

MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to acceptance of the minutes of May 5^th and July 8^th minutes. The clerk explained the May minutes were sent to Attorney Carberry for his approval and just returned.

Remarks from Visitors:

John Parfitt asked, “Does the district have another set of dates when the other two firefighters will be hired as proposed at the annual meeting? Is this something the district is working on at this time?” The president requested Mr.Parfitt put this in a form of a question and give it to the clerk and the district will get back to him at the next meeting.

Mrs. Parfitt stated she attended the Town Council meeting and was surprised that the district was absent because the consolidation issue was discussed. She further states that, least two members of the council, are of the opinion that the district should do all of the studies. The president said the district was told last November that this would not be taken up. The president assured Mrs. Parfitt that the voters will be informed as soon as the district is.

Reports and Communications

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

Fire Marshal Michael Richards’ reports were accepted for the record

Administrative Assistant Margaret Wyles’ report was accepted for the record

Unfinished Business:

A discussion followed concerning number 8 from the chief’s report which contains a summery of the quotes on the chief’s car to have the radios and lighting equipment and cabinets installed in his new car. The chief recommend awarding the bid to the Emergency Lighting Systems of Coventry, RI in the amount of $6,183.65.

MOTION: Peter Legnos moved, seconded by Tom Santacroce to award the bid for the radios, lighting equipment and cabinets to be installed in the chief’s new car to the Emergency Lighting System of Coventry, RI in the amount of $6,183.65, passed unanimously.

A discussion followed concerning the TL35 which needs a major overhaul and that the radiator is in need of rebuilding.

MOTION: Peter Legnos moved, seconded by Monica Knaff to award the contract in the amount of $26,305.00 to rebuild the Tower Ladder Truck 35 to First Line Emergency Services, passed unanimously.

New Business:

An article appeared in New London Day concerning the consolidation. The president stated the article was a little premature. He spoke with Mark Oefinger today and the town will be sending the district a letter in the near future.

Presentation and payment of bills:

The Treasurer presented the bills in the amount of $157,256.43. Manual checks are in the amount of $44,664.80.

MOTION: Peter Legnos moved, seconded by Monica Knaff to accept the figure of $157,256.43 and the manual checks in the amount of $44,664.80, for the bills to be pain in August, passed unanimously.

At 7:49 pm the president called for executive session inviting Chief Todd Paige and Administrative Assistant Margaret Wyles to join in the executive session. The subject was to be benefits for non-union employees. The clerk will submit a letter she received from the attorney.

At 8:47 pm the president reconvened the meeting and stated that no votes were taken no decisions were made in executive session.

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

Respectfully submitted:

Monica R. Knaff