RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE GENOA FIRE DISTRICT
HELD JANUARY 12, 2009AT 7:00 P.M.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby appointsRichard Woodhouse, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the calendar year 2009 or until further order of this Board.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SECRETARY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District herebyappoints JAMES P. MALSEED, Secretary of the Genoa Fire District for the calendar year 2009 or until further order of this Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salary for the Secretary shall be fixed at $500.00, and is payable annually.
RESOLUTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby appoints JOHN T. HARRIS, ESQ., attorney or until further order of this Board, for the calendar year 2009.
RESOLUTION ON PERFORMANCE BOND AND SALARY FOR THE TREASURER
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby appoints DUDLEY HAND, Treasurer of the Genoa Fire District or until further order of this Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Treasurer shall post a surety bond for the faithful performance of his duties, the amount of which is to be approved by this Board and the premium for which is to be paid from the General Funds of the District, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salary of the Treasurer is fixed at $500.00 payable annually.
The Board of Fire Commissioners having discussed the Treasurer's Bond covering the performance of his duties as well as the paying over and accounting for the monies and property of the District coming into his hands as Treasurer, Fire CommissionerWoodhouse recommended that the bond be continued in the amount of $250,000.00. Thereupon, the following Resolution was made by Fire Commissioner Woodhouse and seconded by Fire Commissioner Malseed as follows:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMOUNT OF TREASURER'S BOND
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby approved the Treasurer's Bond in the same form as for 2007 and that the amount of said bond be $250,000.00, and it hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board to indicate such approval upon said bond or any renewal thereof and that the same be filed in the offices of the Clerks of the Towns of Genoa and Venice, County of Cayuga, New York, with a duplicate copy thereof being filed in and with the records of this Fire District, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the expense or premium for the writing of such renewal bond be a charge on the Fire District, all in accordance with the provisions of Town Law Section 176(4) of the State of New York.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners ofthe Genoa Fire District hereby designates THE CITIZEN as its official newspaper for the calendar year 2009 or until further order of this Board, and it is further
RESOLUTION LOCATING OFFICIAL SIGN BOARD OF THE DISTRICT
RESOLVED, that the sign board of the Genoa Fire District shall be located on the premises on which the Fire House is located at 10015 Rt. 90, Genoa, New York and which sign board is located east of the Fire House in the parking lot.
RESOLUTION ON ADOPTION OF WEBSITE FOR THE DISTRICT
RESOLVED, that the website of the Genoa Fire District is hereby fixed and designated as A
RESOLUTION APPOINTING INSURANCE, COMPENSATION, AND VFBL COVERAGES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby appoints the CAYUGA COUNTY, its agent for Worker's Compensation and VFBL policies for 2008 or until further order of this Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby appoints GARDNER AGENCY, its agents for insurance policies and as the source of the Treasurer's Bond, as well as for all present and future insurance coverage of the property, personnel and members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of this Fire District until further order of the Board.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby designates CAYUGA LAKE NATIONAL BANK, the depository for the funds of the District during the calendar year 2009, or for such lesser period as this Board may at any time or from time-to-time otherwise determine.
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEFS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District,
following the nomination by the Genoa Fire Department, hereby appoints the following chief officers:
ChiefDoug LaFave______
Deputy ChiefJosh Nalley______
1st Assistant ChiefGlen Kilcer______
2nd Assistant ChiefWilliam Wahl______
RESOLUTION FIXING MEETING DATES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby fixes the following days as and for the meetings of said Board during the calendar year 2008, i.e., the second Monday of each month. All such meetings shall be convened at 7:00 o'clock p.m., prevailing time, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Fire Commissioners, and are to be held at the Fire Station at NYS Route 90 in the Town of Genoa, New York until further notice. Additionally, such other meetings may be called as are deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Secretary is to give proper notice of the above scheduled meetings of the Board so as to comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law. The organizational meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District for the calendar year 2009 is to be held on January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
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RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION
RESOLVED, that the Annual Election of Officers in the Genoa Fire District shall take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at the said Genoa Fire House, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, or for such additional time as the Board of FireCommissioners may determine and that the Secretary shall undertake all proceedings in accordance with law for the proper conduct of said election. This Resolution, however, shall be subject to modification as may be deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners later in the year.
RESOLVED, that the electors for the 2009 calendar year shall be Theresa Woodhouse, An LaFave, Alisa Gardner and Chris Osterhoudt.
RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATIONS
RESOLVED, that the Genoa Fire District hereby continues its membership in the New York State Fire District Officers Association of the State of New York for 2009, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Genoa Fire District hereby continues its membership in the NFPA, and it is further
RESOLVED, that this District continue its membership in the Cayuga County Fire District Officer's Association for the year 2009, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Treasurer pay all membership dues properly billed by each of said organizations.
RESOLUTION FOR INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT FUNDS
RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Genoa Fire District may invest those funds of the District, not needed for immediate expenditure, in Certificates of Deposit and other financial vehicles authorized by law, provided, however, that any withdrawals therefrom must be authorized by the Board of Fire Commissioners with this authority being good for the calendar year 2009 or until further order of this Board whichever event occurs first.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN INVOICES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby authorizes its Treasurer to pay utility charges and fuel bills without prior authorization by the Board of Fire Commissioners provided that the Treasurer shall account for such payments at the next meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners immediately following any such payment or payments.
RESOLUTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MILEAGE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Genoa Fire District hereby authorizes that the reimbursement rate for mileage traveled by authorized persons in the furtherance of the administration or other business of this Fire District shall be reimbursed at the rate of 55 cents per mile for 2009 or until further order of this Board, whichever occurs first.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RESOLVED, that the following appointments for Committee assignments are hereby made as follows:
EquipmentFire CommissionerRadclifffe
Buildings & GroundsFire Commissioner Malseed
PersonnelFire Commissioner Woodhouse
PurchasesFire Commissioner Gardner
Long Term Planning &
Capital ProjectsFire Commissioner all Commissioners
Special Projects
including Rules & RegulationsFire Commissioner all Commissioners
RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL ACCOUNTING REPORT
RESOLVED, that the annual accounting required by Town Law to be rendered to the Commissioners may be satisfied by the Treasurer filing a copy of the Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller as required by General Municipal law Section 30.
RESOLUTION FIXING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that this Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Toen of Genoa Code Enforcement Officer as a Survey Committee to inspect the buildings in this District for compliance with the Americans' with Disabilities Act, Title II which are applicable to government facilities and existing buildings, which committee is to report to this Board no later than February 9, 2009 with respect to its findings and recommendations.
RESOLUTION CONTINUING PROCUREMENT POLICY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby continues its approval of the Procurement Policy which has been reviewed by this Board and found to be appropriate. This policy is to be reviewed annually.
RESOLUTION CONCERNING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
RESOLVED, that this Board of Fire Commissioners hereby directs that all employees and officers of the District shall submit a disclosure statement or certificate with respect to any dealings of such individuals with the District where they are either employees, shareholders, directors, officers or owners or partners and/or if there is any other conflict of interests with those of the District.
On roll call vote, the following vote was recorded for such Resolutions:
AYES:5
NAYES:0
ABSENT:0
WHEREUPON, the Chairman declared the foregoing Resolutions duly carried.
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