11-23-09

November 23, 2009

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

Present: Richard Moncsko, Guy Stephenson, Marcel Bruce, Charlie Terry, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston, Bob Poitras and Shirley Lawrence.

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

Bob Poitras presented a proposal for Workers Compensation Insurance through PERMA.
There would be a savings of approximately $4,000. We would need to notify the State Insurance fund reserving our right to look at the program.
Motion was presented by Charlie Terry to change our Workers Compensation coverage from the State Insurance Fund to PERMA, seconded by Marcel Bruce, carried unanimously.

Guy Stephenson reviewed the findings of the energy audit. Of the suggestions it was determined that work should be done on weatherstripping the door seals first. Randy will get prices from Overhead Doors to have this done.

Marcel Bruce was given an update on the third party billing situation and the options available. Randy is working on finding an attorney with knowledge regarding this topic.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $2,469.81.

Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer

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

9-28-09

September 28, 2009

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

Present: Richard Moncsko, Guy Stephenson, Dan Hansen, Marcel Bruce, Louis Adragna, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.

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

Guy Stephenson reported that he had no news on the energy audit.

The bilco doors are in. No one has had a chance to look at the drain.

The quote from Gordon Oil was reviewed. Motion by Marcel Bruce to accept the quote presented by Gordon Oil, seconded by Dan Hansen; carried unanimously.

Fire Chief Report
The banquet will be October 17th at Whiteface.
Kierston Barry is no longer a member of the Fire Department.
The chief would like to look at purchasing two sets of turn out gear. Is looking at Innotex.

Randy informed the board that the tanker needs a new water tank unit at a cost of $400. Motion presented to purchase this unit by Richard Moncsko, seconded by Marcel Bruce; carried unanimously.

The 2010 budget was reviewed with an increase of $1500. Motion to approve the budget by Marcel Bruce, seconded by Richard Moncsko; carried unanimously.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $2,406.48.

Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer

8-24-09

August 24, 2009

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

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

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

Guy Stephenson informed the board that results should be available for the energy audit within 6-8 weeks from the time it was done.

Guy , Louis & Chris Kostoss have looked at the problems in the basement. Guy thought there were lots of things that the room could be used for. There was a discussion on the many things that need to be done; replace the Bilco doors, find the end of the floor drain and test to see if the drain is working.

Discussion was held on the need for a crew. Louis felt that perhaps closer to winter they could get a crew to clean out the stuff that needs to go to the dump from the basement.

A motion was presented by Dan Hansen to purchase new Bilco doors, seconded by Charlie Terry and carried unanimously.

Charlie Terry will be doing a CPR refresher course. Charlie is also working on the banquet.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $3,126.12.

Steve Corvelli gave an update on the problems with the van which is at High Peaks being repaired at a cost of $100.

Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer

7-27-09

July 27, 2009

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

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


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

Guy Stephenson informed the board that the energy audit had been done. Louis stated that the auditor thought dehumidifier for downstairs would be a good idea.

Charlie Terry will do a CPR refresher course this month.

Dan Hansen can get a crew to do work at the fire house if needed.

Randy reported that all of the work has been done on 392 and that 3991 has no air conditioning. It will cost around $500 to get it fixed.

Fire Chief Adragna requested permission to purchase an EMT jacket for Chris Hozley and possibly Shane Murray. The board agreed to the purchase for Chris Hozley and holding off on the purchase for Shane Murray: Motion by Charlie Terry, seconded by Richard Moncsko, carried unanimously.

The chief further discussed the purchase of two new sets of turn out gear, possibly in September. He further reported that Chris Kostoss will be Lt. Of Fire and Matt Levenson will be Lt. Of Rescue.

The contract with Elizabethtown Hospital for physicals was reviewed and signed by Chairman Stephenson.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $4,400.64.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer

6-22-09

une 22, 2009

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

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


Minutes of the previous meeting were read with motion to accept by Richard Moncsko , seconded by Dan Hansen and carried unanimously. Treasurer’s report was read with motion to accept by Dan Hansen, seconded by Richard Moncsko, carried unanimously.
Marcel Bruce noted that the board can appoint anyone to act as Commissioner to make a quorum at a meeting.

Guy Stephenson informed the board of an energy audit that would be taking place. The Cost will be $100.

Discussion was held on water coming in through the walls at the fire house.

Randy reported that most of the work has been done on 392. To rebuild the radiator it will cost about $3,000. He suggests keeping a eye on it until the radiator starts leaking.

The defribulators are due for servicing. Need new batteries and defribulator pads.

Randy informed the board that he applied for a FEMA grant of $70,000. He applied for turn out gear, upgrades for the defribulators and swift water suits.

Discussion was held on discontinuing garbage pickup by Lake Placid Disposal. The town will dispose of the garbage. Motion to discontinue garbage pickup by Lake Placid Disposal by Marcel Bruce, seconded by Dan Hansen, carried unanimously.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $18,081.00.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer

4-27-09

April 27, 2009

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

Present: Richard Moncsko, Guy Stephenson, Dan Hansen, Marcel Bruce, Louis Adragna, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.


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

Discussion was held on the installation of fans. Louis has asked Cliff Holzer for a detailed quote but has not received one yet. There was further discussion on possibly installing an exhaust fan to let air out. Louis will ask Oak Ridge Electric their opinion on an exhaust fan.

There was discussion on the purchase of a roof saw. Robbie Lincoln had submitted a quote for $879.95. Motion to purchase saw presented by Marcel Bruce, seconded by Richard Moncsko and carried unanimously.

Marcel gave the board an update on his Fire Commissioner training.

Louis informed the board that fire department meetings will be on Tuesday for the month of May. He further noted that the correct procedures needed to be followed the change the meeting nights permanently and that would be addressed at the department.

The secretary was instructed to send a letter and the bill to Kevin Santo for a book that was purchased for training.

Bills were reviewed and audited for payment in the amount of $2697.88.

Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Shirley Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer