POQUONNOCK BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes

Groton, CT 06340

April 12, 2006

Present:  President Alan Ackley, Vice President Peter Legnos, Treasurer Thomas                                                         Santacroce, Chief Todd Paige, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw and Administrative Assistant

               Jamie Muhlack

Absent: Clerk Monica Knaff, Director Jeffery Vary and Fire Marshal Michael Richards

At 7:02 p.m. 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.

The order of business was changed by the president to allow Joan Steinford, a representative from the Town of Groton RTM address concerns over the town’s elimination of vehicle maintenance services.  She announced that there will be two important meetings that the board of directors should consider attending.  A meeting will be held of the RTM Public Works Committee on April 17^th at 7:10 p.m. The RTM Budget Public Hearing will be held on May 1^st at the Public Library.  It was mentioned that a multi signature letter, which Mayor Popp signed was sent to the Town of Groton expressing concerns.   

MOTION:  It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2006.   

Reports and Communications

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

A discussion followed concerning the letter the chief sent to Mayor Watson of the Town of Groton concerning the elimination of vehicle maintenance services. 

Deputy Chief Russell Shaw’s report related to remodeling of the mezzanine level at the Long Hill Station was accepted for the record. J.P. Maguire Associated Inc. presented an estimate in the amount of $23,703.72 for the remodeling at the Long Hill Station.  The Deputy also presented an estimate from the Pawcatuck Roofing for repairs and/or replacement of the rubber roof at the Long Hill Station.  

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

Unfinished Business:

The Conseco policy will remain as unfinished business.

New Business:

MOTION:  Peter Legnos MOVED, SECONDED by Tom Santacroce to have the remodeling of the mezzanine level at the Long Hill Station done for the amount of $23,703.72 based on the estimate from J.P. Maguire Associates Inc. and passed unanimously.

Presentation and payment of bills:

The treasurer announced that the bills to be paid in April are $111,165.14, approved by the president. 

MOTION:  At 8.39 p.m. it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn. 

Respectfully submitted:

      Monica R. Knaff