Foreign Fire Insurance Board

FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING February 1, 2018 CALLED TO ORDER 0758 Board Members Present: Chief Schultz, Lt. Hunecke, FF Baus, FF Igara, Lt. Cochran, FF Ruck, FF Tabb Others present: Chief Vassios Old Minutes – The minutes were reviewed from the December meeting. Lt. Cochran motioned to approve the minutes, and Lt Hunecke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report – FF Ruck presented a treasurers report and gave a breakdown of our current finances. Lt. Cochran motioned to approve the report, and FF Igara seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment - None Agenda Additions - Lt. Franzone gear holder, and a proposed amendment to our bylaws regarding checks vs. debit card purchases. Gear hanger – Lt. Franzone would like FFT to purchase materials for him to build gear holders. Lt. Hunecke motions to purchase these materials not to exceed $600. Lt. Cochran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Bylaws – Lt. Hunecke motions to approve amended language to the FFT bylaws under section 4 Treasurer. FF Ruck seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business - None New Business - Station 38 replacement dayroom seating – Lt. Hunecke motions to purchase replacement dayroom seating for station 38. The proposal is to purchase 5 Bulldog chairs (the same seating as station 37) not to exceed $3275. The seating that's currently in the best condition at station 38, will be transferred to station 39. Chief Schultz seconds the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Replacement dayroom monitors – FF Ruck motions to purchase 3 replacement dayroom monitors not to exceed $3000. FF Igara seconds to motion. The motion passed unanimously. Reserve engine equipment – Lt. Hunecke motions to purchase tools and equipment for the reserve engine, not to exceed $3000. This equipment will make change-overs faster and easier. Lt. Cochran seconds the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IFSI class funding – Class cancelled Workout membership reimbursement – FF Ruck presented the list of members that submitted for reimbursement and their supporting documents. All members meet the pre-determined requirements, so they will be reimbursed. Good of the order - Chief Schultz mentions that he likes the new fitness reimbursement form. The purchase of a replacement tower ladder, updating SCBA equipment, and roofing at stations 38 and 39 are all moving forward. The department will need help from FFT for the mounting of equipment, etc. with the new tower ladder. Station improvement process to start picking up speed in the spring and the city is appreciative of our help. Adjournment - 0836 - motioned by Lt. Cochran, and seconded by Lt. Hunecke. The motion passed unanimously