Tuesday, October 27, 2009

10-26-09

October 26, 2009

Wilmington Fire District
Board of Commissioners
Regular Monthly Meeting
Community Center-7 p.m.

Present: Richard Moncsko, Guy Stephenson, Dan Hansen, Charlie Terry, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read with motion to accept by Charlie Terry, seconded by Dan Hansen and carried unanimously. Treasurer’s report was read with motion to accept by Richard Monscko, seconded by Charlie Terry, carried unanimously.

Dick Moncsko questioned the status of the condition of the cellar.
Guy stated that stuff will be sorted for the dump; the drain will be opened and a new door will be installed. There was some discussion on the possibility of sealing the walls.

Charlie Terry informed the board of a thank you and donation involved in a rescue by the river.

Randy Preston gave chiefs report:
Motion was made by Charlie Terry to purchase 2 sets of turn out gear, seconded by Richard Moncsko and carried unanimously.

Randy gave an update to the board on the financial situation with the ambulance. The department was instructed by the DOH to stop all billing and this has been done.
There were options presented. The most viable one being that the district turn over the ambulance operation to the town and the town contract with whoever they want for ambulance service. Then the town can do the billing.
Randy will check will Jamie Martineau and find out if this is something he is familiar with if the board agrees. Motion was present by Charlie Terry to have Randy proceed with acquiring an attorney to work on this, seconded by Dan Hansen, carried unanimously.
Randy stated that the department had been ready to purchase a new ambulance but stopped and that next year is not a good year to purchase an ambulance because of the changes that are taking place with new ambulances.

Motion was made to appoint Judy Lawrence, Andrea Lawrence and Marilyn Moncsko to the board of elections and to set the date for preparation of registration rolls for November 23rd from 6 – 9 pm by Charlie Terry, seconded by Dan Hansen, carried unanimously. Guy Stephenson will be on the ballot for re-election.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $2,104.54.

Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer