Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes July 10, 2008 Present: President Ed Welch, Clerk Nancy Beckwith, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Fire Marshall Michael Richards and Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack Absent: Vice President Alan Ackley, Director at Large Peter Legnos and Chief Todd Paige. At 6:55 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. MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the regular meeting minutes of May 8, 2008 and passed unanimously. MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the annual meeting minutes of May 14, modified as follows: Alan Ackley was elected as Vice President and Peter Legnos was elected as Director at Large. N. Beckwith reported a review of ballots when discussing this change. MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the Special Meeting minutes of May 14, modified to correct the date of meeting to May 14. Remarks from Visitors: None Reports and Communications: As Chief Todd Paige was absent, no report was submitted. Deputy Chief Russell Shaw’s report was submitted for the month of May and June and accepted for the record. No other formal reports were offered, however Michael Richards discussed school presentations made as well as the Kid’s Safety Day. A letter of appreciation from Dr. Michael Thomas of Groton Chiropractic Center was submitted. Unfinished Business None New Business President Welch reported that two letters had been sent to Center Groton Fire Department regarding and Apparatus Responding “Near Miss”. Chief Paige issued the first letter on 6/18/08 and President Welch followed up with an additional letter on June 26th. Both letters discuss an incident on June 6, 2008 whereby a Center Groton Tanker (G-72) sped through an intersection heading southbound on Route 117 through a Red Light. President Welch did state that he discussed sending the letter on behalf of the Board of Directors with Peter Legnos and Alan Ackley prior to sending it. Clerk Beckwith asked if any response had been received to date. The response was no. Deputy Chief Russell Shaw presented encumbrances totaling $92,898.57 for approval. MOTION: Beckwith Moved, Santacroce Seconded and it was passed unanimously to approve the encumbrances. Good of the Department None Presentation and payment of bills The Clerk announced that the bills to be paid for May approved by the President are $133,957.16, and bills to be paid for the month of June approved by the President are $117,295.23. Executive Session n/a MOTION: At 7:16 PM it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn. Respectfully submitted,
Nancy E. Beckwith, Clerk Poquonnock Bridge Fire District |