Bridgeport Fire District Board of Fire Commissioner’s Meeting
February 12, 2013 “APPROVED”
TOPICS / Motion / 2nd / vote results / f/up action /Bid opening for HVAC and Plumbing. One bid opened and reviewed from Incarnado Plumbing. No decision made at this time regarding a contract award.
Bid opening for Overhead Doors – None received
Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm
Marty Temple (13)- present
Tim Burgess (15) - absent
Thomas Liebner (16)- present
Teresa Dauber (17) - present
Department attendees -
Al Larsen- Chief
Tim Smith
Mike Pettingill
Bill Rhinehart
Mike Rhinehart
Matt Burlew
Prior Meeting Minutes -
Approved as written - / TL / TD / all for
Treasurer’s Report -
Five Star Checking account bank statements dated 12/31/2012 and 01/31/2013 opened by TD reviewed, initialed and approved.
Warrant for checks # 5584-5613 written between Jan 9-Feb 12, 2013 for 2012 invoices for $11,352.02. Warrant for 2013 invoices $8087.03
Balance sheet shows Five Star Checking account balance of Feb 11, 2013 $158,592.91 CD’s totaling $184,663.72 for a total of $343,256.63
Motion to approve check warrants and financial statements as written. / Mt / TD / all for
12 month CD’s deposited at Five Star Bank maturing. Accts 3591, 3575, 3593, 3605. Competitive rates verified at 3 institutions. Five Star Bank offered the highest rate of return. Motion to approved renewal at Five Star Bank at .25% / TL / TD / all for
NYSEG account # 1003-4996-712 tax exempt status updated and credited $802.68 for taxes charged the District.
Purchase Requisitions -
Reimbursement to fire department for 6 individuals $15 each to attend flashover and backdraft seconds to disaster. Total $90.00 A3410.480 Training / TD / TL / all for
Reimbursement to Fire Dept. for airfare and hotel for R. Mansell and F. Catalano to attend diving training in Maine. $647.20 - airfare $121.97 -hotel $769.17 total. A3410.485 water training / TD / TL / all for
Reimbursement to Fire Dept. for purchase of 93 octane fuel for Hovercraft A3410.430 $84.20 / TD / TL / all for
EMS conference at Hobart E. Mitchell to attend workshop and conference. C White and T. White to attend conference only $230.00 total / TD / MT / all for
Shawn Dauber reimbursement mileage for travel to Ontario for Live Fire Drill. 60.4 miles@ .565/mile $34.13. / MT / TL / all for
Air pack maintenance Tyler annual contract. Work completed. Invoice # 63193 $ 1683.32.
Caratozzolo service work inv #WEB000813 completed. Approved for payment
Caratozzolo service work for invoice # WEB000827 completed on light at Lower lake Rd. Approved for payment
Lifecare Medical Associates 2 firefighter physicals $323.00
The Law Offices of Mark Butler Professional services for January $455.00. Approved for payment.
Raymond F. Wager CPA. invoice #9413 for 2011 Audit per contract. Approved for payment
Finger Lakes Communication Pager repair inv # 105002146-1 $115.00
Churchville service # 125575 # 1401 repair per service log. Approved for payment
Churchville service # 125568 # 1403 repair complete. Approved for payment
Churchville service # 125569 # 1431 repair complete. Approved for payment.
Kim Gribnau hours Jan 8-Feb 11, 2013 69.75 hours. Motion to approve payment. / MT / TD / all for
Car wash and supplies from Napa approval to Bill Rhinehart to purchase on an as needed basis
Gensen Overhead Door $5574.00 installation of 6 liftmaster openers. Electrical wiring to be completed per contract with Caratozzolo Electric A3410.490 Motion to approve. / TL / MY / all for
Gensen Overhead Door $734.00 weatherstripping and aluminum retainers. Motion to approve / MT / LT / all for
Fire Commissioner’s Training (online) Teresa Dauber, Thomas Liebner and Kim Gribnau $85.00
Old Business -
Buildings and Grounds -
Broken Leaf spring completed
Lights and wall mount fans -completed
Safety issues -
Steel baffle for fryer- completed
Thermostat request for lock boxes on both buildings. There have been temperature variations noted at both fire facilities
Other -
Insurance coverage - no update
Audit 2011- reports confirmation receipt at the state. Auditor reports distributed to the board for board review.
District training update report received from M. Burlew. Copy to be filed, both hard copy and on computer.
Locks -District wrote letter to Mazuik stating that we would like to terminate our relationship with Dean Miller and use George Wright to make our keys.
Key pads information distributed at meeting. $1300 or $2500. Difference is higher priced option requires a new crash bar on each door.$1300 work with code and card reader up to 2000 codes. Options include card only, code only or both. John Wright has offered to attend our meeting to discuss options. Bill to get quotes for replacing the back entrance door at W Bayard St. Station.
EMS Agency code no update
Inventory of EMS room and supplies at W. Bayard St. completed
Tom contacted NYCC. Athletic Director on medical leave no update. Contacted owner of Maximum Fitness agreed to extend some pricing discounts to a few fire district members . Tom suggested offering an incentive based on attendance. Will continue to pursue options.
New Business-
Bob Wayne - resignation, Commissioner Vacancy
Commissioner vacancy. Ask interested parties that would like to be appointed through 2013 to notify the board.
Chief’s Report -
87 total calls 63 EMS, and 24 Fire
LENS Report - ongoing
Request for approval of new member Thomas Liebner SFVFD. Motion to approve. / MT / TD / all for TD abstain
Code 4 service dues on both sets of jaws 3/13/2013. Only service provider in our area
Pancake Breakfast February 17, 2013 8-12. Health Department inspection that date as well.
$5310.00 Staber Industries Turnout Gear Drying Cabinet. Donation from Seneca Meadows to the fire department.
Public Comment -
plumbing, heating units service. Floor furnaces and space heaters. Sink install to be included with plumbing repairs. W. Bayard St. one unit very noisy in need of service.
Bill to contact contractors to get quotes for some of the work that needs to be completed for the district.
Motion to enter executive session at 8:35 pm to discuss matters pertaining to particular persons.
Motion to exit executive session and resume meeting at 8:50 pm. / MT / TL / all for
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:50 pm. / MT / TL / all for
Next meeting will be held on March 12, 2013 at 7 pm.