POQUONNOCK BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes

Groton, CT 06340

October 13, 2005

Present:    President Alan Ackley, Vice President Peter Legnos, Clerk Monica Knaff                 Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Director Jeffery Vary,  Chief Todd Paige,

                Deputy Chief Russell Shaw,  Fire Marshal Michael Richards and

                Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack          

At 7:04 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 regular meetings of September 8, 2005.

Reports and Communications:

Chief Todd Paige’s report was accepted for record.

Fire Marshal Richard’s report was accepted for record. 

A discussion followed concerning Public Education.  The fire marshal reported that Brian Kiely and Todd Williamson are doing an exemplary job with public education.  A few of the places they have visited are Youth and Family Services, YMCA Day Care, Senior Center, White House Vocational Ed, Head Start, and schools in the district. 

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

A discussion followed concerning the new health consultant and the concern over the lack of assistance the district received from the past representative. 

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Unfinished Business:

Russell Shaw presented information concerning replacement of the boilers for the Long Hill Fire Station. No backup information was supplied to the clerk. Peter Legnos had many questions.  The board decided to have the deputy chief collect additional information and clarification of this bid. A lengthy discussion followed. The board is spending the public’s money so it requires written itemized quotes with precise information such as the BTU’s and heat calculations. The chief stated that the Standard Practices dictates that equipment purchasing requires a sealed bid over $10,000 or more unless it is proven satisfactory to the board.  At the last meeting the board agreed that a sealed bid was not necessary.  The board needs quotations on equipment, parts and installation.  Peter Legnos offered to help the deputy create information for new quotes and present this information at a special meeting which will be called at a later date.

The Conseco policy remains as unfinished business.  

Good of the Department:

The clerk read a note from Pauline Meeham expressing gratitude for the professionalism practiced by the firefighters while at Poquonnock Village.

The chief reported that Chief Amatrudo had open heart surgery.  He is now at home recuperating well.  The district will send a gift. 

With the district now under state statutes the presentation and payment of bills no longer requires a vote. The treasurer needs to present the figure to the president and the president must accept the amount.  The treasurer stated that the bills for this month are $80,148.68.  The President accepted the figure of $80,148.68.

MOTION:  At 9:00pm it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn. 

Respectfully submitted:

Monica R. Knaff