Board of Fire Commission
Regular MeetingNashua, NH · September 8, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF NASHUA
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 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
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 July 7, 2014 Regular Meeting 14 75
Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve meeting minutes and place on file
Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway
Vote: 5-yes
REPORTS 14 76 - 77
Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve reports and place on file
Seconded by Commissioner Kelloway
Vote: 5-yes
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REGULAR AGENDA
Staff Reports 14 78 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 Kelloway
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 Kelloway
Vote: 5-yes
AUTHORIZATION FOR ACTION
Expenditure: Thermal Imaging Camera 14 79
Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize expenditure for replacement of thermal imaging
camera with not to exceed amount of $12,000
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
Expenditure: Kocheck 4” LDH Hose 14 80
Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to authorize hose purchase with not to exceed amount of
$4.300
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
Expenditure: Protective Clothing (PPE) 14 81
Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize expenditure for ten replacement sets of PPE with a
not to exceed amount of $17,000
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
NEW BUSINESS FY ’15 Vehicle Purchases 14 82
Motion by Commissioner Gage to authorize and proceed with vehicle replacement plan as
presented by Administration
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
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NEW BUSINESS continued: UAW Clerical/Tech & Prof CBA 14 83
Motion by Commissioner Gage to approve and support changes to CBA as presented by
Corporation Council
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
DISCUSSION Local 789 14 84
No Motions Necessary
PERSONNEL ITEMS
Motion by Commissioner Lavoie to approve and place on file 14 85 A
Seconded by Commissioner Gage
Vote: 5-yes
Motion by Commissioner Marquis to return this item to Chief and Corporation 14 85 B
Council to work on further action
Seconded by Commissioner Gage
Vote: 5-yes
NON-PUBLIC SESSION 14 86
Motion by Commissioner Marquis to enter into non-public session by roll call at 5:50 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 6:30 PM
Seconded by Commissioner Gage
Vote: 5-yes87
MOTION TO ADJOURN 14 87
Motion by Commissioner Kelloway to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM
Seconded by Commissioner Lavoie
Vote: 5-yes
TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING:
Monday October 6, 2014, 5:30 pm
at 177 Lake St Training Classroom
9/17/14,ed
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