Board of Fire Commission

CITY OF NASHUA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Garant Kevin Gage Ralph Kelloway David Lavoie - absent Michael Soucy STAFF PRESENT: Chief Brian Morrissey Asst. Chief Steven Galipeau OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman Tabackso, Alderman Vitale Members of General Public THE MEETING CAME TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 12 01 ELECTIONS Motion by Commissioner Gage to re-elect the existing officers; Chairman ~ Paul Garant Vice Chair ~ Ralph Kelloway Clerk ~ Michael Soucy Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 4-yes MISSION STATEMENT Motion by Commissioner Gage to accept and sign Mission Statement for year 2012 as provided Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 4-yes CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 5, 2011 Regular Meeting 12 02 Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to accept meeting minutes and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 4-yes 1 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS: 12 03 to 12 07 Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to accept Communications and Reports and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 4-yes REGULAR AGENDA Staff Reports – Chief Morrissey 12 08 Asst. Chief Galipeau Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to accept staff reports and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 4-yes Authorization for Action – Expenditure Attendance at FDIC Conference April 2012 12 09A Motion by Commissioner Soucy to authorize funds for two members to attend FDIC Conference Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 3-yes 1-no Purchase of 8 Sets of PPE (replacements) 12 09B Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize purchase of 8 sets of PPE replacements Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 4-yes Purchase of 5 Replacement Dry Suits 12 09C Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to authorize purchase of 5 replacement dry suits Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 4-yes OLD BUSINESS FY 2013 Budget 11 154 No motion made at this time DISCUSSION: Local 789 12 10 State of NH Unfair Labor Practice Complaint 12 11 2 PERSONNEL ITEMS: Personnel Issues 12 12A,B,C No Motions ITEMS INTRODUCED AT MEETING: Seek Separate Budget Meeting with Mayor 12 13 Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize Chairman Garant to request a separate budget meeting with Mayor before final presentation Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 4-yes Add “Public Comment” to Meeting Agenda 12 14 Motion by Commissioner Gage to add “Public Comment” to meeting agenda and to adjust by- laws if necessary after review with Legal Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 4-yes Motion by Commissioner to Kelloway adjourn the meeting at 6:00 PM Seconded by Commissioner Soucy Vote: 4-yes TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING: Next Board of Fire Commission Meeting is February 6, 2012, 5:30 pm at 177 Lake St Training Classroom 1/12/12,ed 3