Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes

August 14, 2008

 Present:  President Ed Welch, Vice President Alan Ackley, Clerk Nancy Beckwith, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Chief Todd Paige, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Fire Marshall Michael Richards and Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack

 Absent:  Director at Large Peter Legnos.

 At 7:00 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 July 10, 2008 and passed unanimously.

 Remarks from Visitors: 

 None

 Reports and Communications:

 Chief Todd Paige’s report was submitted and accepted for the record.  No formal report was offered by Deputy Chief Russell Shaw.  Fire Marshall Michael Richard’s report was submitted and accepted for the record although no inspection report was available due to his assistant’s absence.  No other formal reports were offered.   

 Unfinished Business

 No unfinished business, although Clerk Beckwith asked if there had been any other letters or phone calls regarding the letter of reprimand issued to Center Groton Fire District. The response from Chief Paige was no.

 New Business

 Chief Paige submitted a letter to President Welch reporting the fire inspector promotional recommendation.  While two candidates initially participated in the selection process, only Adam Wojtcuk completed an oral assessment interview.  Pending final certification, Vice President Alan Ackley moved the promotional recommendation of Adam Wojtcuk to fire inspector.  Clerk Beckwith seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.  President Welch then asked about the vacancy created by the promotion of Wojtcuk.  Chief Paige responded that it was too late for the September class.  Clerk Beckwith moved to start the process to fill the fire fighter position. Vice President Ackley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Treasurer Thomas Santacroce next asked about moving the reserve fund to Citizen’s Bank to secure a higher interest rate.(almost 5%)   Jamie Muhlack responded that she would do so.

 Good of the Department

 None

Presentation and payment of bills 

The Clerk announced that the bills to be paid for July 2008 approved by the President are $379.075.51. 

 Executive Session

 n/a

 MOTION:  At 7:31 PM it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Nancy E. Beckwith, Clerk

Poquonnock Bridge Fire District