Board of Fire Commission

CITY OF NASHUA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES JULY 7, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Garant Kevin Gage Ralph Kelloway David Lavoie Ken Marquis STAFF PRESENT: Chief Brian Morrissey Asst. Chief Galipeau OTHERS PRESENT: John McAllister, Local 789 President Alderwoman Sheehan and Alderman Soucy Members of General Public THE MEETING CAME TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 2, 2014 Regular Meeting 14 63 Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve meeting minutes and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes COMMUNICATIONS and REPORTS 14 64 - 67 Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve communications and reports and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes 1 INCLUDED WITH COMMUNICATIONS 14 65 Re: 2013 Assistance to FF Grant Award Notification/Training Prop Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to authorize acceptance of FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award of $498,950 for purchase of a new all inclusive tactical training facility to be constructed at the landfill on West Hollis St Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes REGULAR AGENDA Staff Reports 14 68 A & B A. Chief Morrissey Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve Chief Morrissey’s written report as presented and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes B. Asst. Chief Galipeau Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve Asst. Chief Galipeau’s written report as presented and place on file Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes AUTHORIZATION FOR ACTION Expenditure: Station 2 Flooring Replacement Project 14 69 Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize expenditure for Station 2 flooring replacement with not to exceed amount of $30,000 Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 5-yes OLD BUSINESS FY15 Budget – Discussion 13 115 FOR INFORMATION ONLY DISCUSSION Local 789 14 70 Introduction of newly elected President Pvt. John McAllister with no topics for discussion at this time 2 PERSONNEL ITEMS Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve and place on file 14 71 A Seconded by Commissioner Gage Vote: 5-yes Motion by Commissioner Gage to grant the Chief authorization to gather 14 71 B details, discuss with Legal and take action necessary without further action from Board of Fire Commissioners Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway Vote: 5-yes NON-PUBLIC SESSION 14 73 Motion by Commissioner Marquis to enter into non-public session by roll call at 5:45 PM as provided in RSA 91-A:3 non-public session to discuss personnel matters. Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie Vote: 5-yes – by roll call Motion by Commissioner Garant that the Board comes out of non-public session at 6:05 PM ITEM NOT ON AGENDA – INTRODUCED AT MEETING 14 72 Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize the addition of four shift technician positions Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie Vote: 5-yes MOTION TO ADJOURN 14 74 Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie Vote: 5-yes TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting: Monday September 8, 2014, 5:30 pm at 177 Lake St Training Classroom 7/28/14,ed 3