Geneva Foreign Fire Fund Board

Geneva Firefighters Foreign Fire Fund Meeting Minutes – April 5, 2016 Present: Kevin Swanson, Steve Jones, Rod Johnson, Mike Antenore, Andrew Shad, Steve Olson, Dustin Schultze Absent: The meeting was called to order at 18:00 Hrs. in the fire department conference room. 1. Consider meeting minutes for March 1, 2016. Meeting minutes were reviewed as presented, Mike Antenore moved to approve the minutes as presented 2nd by Kevin Swanson Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 2. Consider monthly treasurer report for March, 2016. Mike reviewed the draft monthly summary which shows a balance of $34,389.44 with outstanding payments for the Station 2 small tool project and the replacement vent saw. The relocated weight room project was completed on time and within the approved for $2,205.00. Rod Johnson moved to accept the reports as presented Steve Jones seconded the motion Aye 7 Nay 0 Absent 3. Discuss possible collaboration with IAFF Local # 4287 for jointly funding a voluntary fitness program. Andrew Shad introduced the information he has collected regarding the levels of fitness & nutrition education / certification that are available. If the department wanted to host the IAFF Fitness course it would need to guarantee the $25,000 fee. The consensus of the Board was that this would not be a reasonable path to take due to the uncertainties regarding the interest of area departments willing to participate. Based on discussions with fitness instructors in neighboring departments an alternate pathway would be to obtain ACE certification in both areas. Andrew reported that this could be done for an estimated $1,100. The cost sharing would involve Local 4287 paying for one department member and Foreign Fire paying for a second member to attend and become certified. Rod Johnson indicated that, as the president of the Local, he is supportive of this concept and would bring it up at their next meeting for consideration.  Andrew has agreed to be the point person for this project and coordinate the training. Chief Olson indicated an SOG needs to be in place prior to the start of the program to clearly identify the expectations and goals of the program. Kevon Swanson offered to assist in the development of the SOG. Kevin Swanson moved to approve $1,250 for one person to attend the ACE Fitness Instructor & the Nutrition modules. 2nd by Rod Johnson Ayes 7 Nays 0 Absent 0 4. Discuss possible updates to the Station 2 office area. The Board reviewed the concept proposal submitted by Lt Mike Benz for the repurposing of the lieutenants office in Station 2. With the relocation of the fitness equipment to the vehicle storage facility the office area has more room for administrative functions. Lt. Benz has suggested adding a conference table with chairs, moving the station study bookcase from the dayroom into the office, adding a flat panel TV with video conferencing capabilities, while maintaining the administrative functions / use for the on- duty supervisors in order to make the space more flexible. Mike Antenore felt the idea has merit but should be shared with all of the department supervisors for their input. The consensus of the rest of the Board was supportive as well. It was agreed to continue the discussion to the next meeting in May and in the meantime circulate the idea around to the lieutenants. 5. Consider declaring the soft drink machine in Station 2 surplus and offer it for sale. The consensus of the Board was to table this item to a later meeting. As Andrew Shad agreed to assume responsibility for stocking the soft drink machines. 6. Progress report on vehicle storage facility project for Station 2. To date the project has cost $42,323.32. Exterior work remains: restoring the turf, installing a concrete pad and fencing for the dumpster, curbing along the south edge of the parking area. It is planned to complete these tasks during April and May. 7. Consider bills for payment. Bills in the amount of $4,756.20 for the period of March, 2016 were presented for approval. Kevin Swanson moved to approve the payment of the bills as presented. 2nd by Rod Johnson Ayes 7 Nays 0 Absent 0 8. Entertain comments from trustees. Kevin Swanson initiated discussion about adding names to the blank pavers currently in the firefighter memorial. There was agreement that this should be explored. 9. Entertain comments from public attendees. There were no comments It was moved by Mike Antenore to adjourn. Kevin Swanson 2nd the motion Ayes 7 Nays - 0 Respectfully Submitted Steve Olson Secretary