City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

1 CITY OF WEST HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT ALLINGTOWN January 6, 2015 Minutes A Meeting of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown was held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown, 20 Admiral Street, West Haven, CT. Present were Commissioners Ronald Walters, Michelle Mays, Iris Diaz, Paul Sikorski, Robert Pimer and Frederick Brown. Also present was Chief Massaro and Deputy Chief Esposito. Chairperson Walters called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Commissioner Walters called the roll and declared a quorum. Commissioners Tucker was absent. Commissioner Brown would sit in for Commissioner Tucker. 3. Approval of December 2, 2014 regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Walters made a motion to approve the minutes for the December 2, 2014; minutes were seconded by Commissioner Diaz. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 4. Public Session Anthony Krezminski of 1 Robart Street made a statement that Tower 1 was sold. Commissioner Walters replied yes. Anthony wants to know who voted on the sale which took place at a meeting on November 7. 2014. Business Manager Brooks responded that she would get the information for him. He asked if we got the money for the sale. Commissioner Walters explained that we did and Debbie and I brought the check to Kevin McNabola. He told us it would be deposited and when we needed it for a down payment on a new truck it would be there. Anthony stated that he hoped the money was there. He understands that the city could get in trouble if it is not there. However, it seems like the city really doesn’t care. Anthony asked about the budget. Brief conversation followed on the items that will be over again this year. They are the overtime. We have three men out right now on compensation. We have two positions that we are hiring for. The new guys have to go to the fire academy and so those two spots have to be covered with overtime. There are five positions that are being covered with overtime jobs. Anthony stated that we should open a substation at Shop Rite. He went on to say that on December 17 the men went to the post office to have personal packages delivered. Commissioner Walters asked the Chief to look into this. Anthony asked per FOI for records of holidays, vacation time, personal time and overtime for each person. Business Manager Brooks asked Anthony to submit his request in writing. Anthony asked if Commissioner Tucker is still a board member. He stated that he only missed one meeting all year and he only remembers her attending one meeting. Commissioner Walters responded that he hasn’t spoken to her since she attended the meeting. Margaret Krzeminski of 1 Robart Street made a statement that Firefighter Peter Redding went back to a Grade A Firefighter. Commissioner Walters replied yes. Margaret stated that Firefighter Gregory Liggins retired. Commissioner Walters replied yes. Margaret asked if there was a list established to fill any future positions as they open up. Commissioner Walters explained that we have a list that will last three years. Margaret asked if the board was looking into replacing the Tower that sold. Commissioner Walters stated that the Chief would give an update in his report and hoped that they would have a decision within the next two months. Margaret asked if it would be presented to the people of Allingtown. Commissioner Walters replied no. We will bring a proposal to the city council. Margaret asked if they know how important it is for this area. Commissioner 2 Walters explained that it has been discussed several with the council and they understand how important it is for the district. No one has told us that we cannot go forward with the purchase. 5. Finance Invoices Reviewed the invoices that were processed for payment. Brief discussion on the lack of payments for the bills. Business Manager Brooks stated that we are working with the finance department to get the payments sent into the vendors. Some of our more important vendors had discontinued their services to us, however this has been addressed with most of them. 6. Communications Commissioner Pimer stated that Lieutenant Gary Wilson from the Center District had passed and his services were being held on Thursday the 8th from 4-8 p.m. at West Haven Funeral Home and his funeral would be on January 9th. The board will be sending flowers. 7. Report of the Chief A verbal and written report was given. Written report will be kept on file. 8. Report of Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal A verbal and written report was given. Written report will be kept on file. 9. Report of Business Manager Business Manager Brooks stated she has been working with the auditors and they were coming to the station on Thursday morning to finish up some requests. The vendor issue was addressed above. I will be doing all the paperwork needed for the two new hires next week. 10. Old Business Truck Chief Massaro explained that they have met with a couple of truck vendors about the purchase of a new truck. It is at the beginning stages of the process. He will keep the board informed of his progress. Chief Massaro explained that we have started transporting. There have been two transport bills that have been handed in for processing. We will have to wait and see how it all goes. He explained that we have been doing well on the recovery this year. 11. New Business Deputy Chief explained that he and a couple of the kids from the Bunkie program went up on the roof to clean the gutters. While he was on the roof it came to his attention that the left side of the roof is going to have to be replaced in the upcoming year. We will have to budget for this expense in the next fiscal year. A motion was presented to close Regular Session at 7:20 p.m. and go into Executive Session by Commissioner Walters, seconded by Commissioner Mays and approved unanimously. A motion was presented to conclude Executive Session and return into Regular Session at 9:08 p.m. by Commissioner Walters, seconded by Commissioner Brown and approved unanimously. Commissioner Walters made a motion to have Chief Massaro write a new job description for the superintendent position, seconded by Commissioner Brown and approved unanimously. 3 A motion was presented to adjourn by Commissioner Walters, seconded by Commissioner Sikorski and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. All minutes are subject to the final approval of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Commissioners. Minutes recorded by Office Manager Brooks