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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Chester Haber at 7:30 PM. "' y-71
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Minutes of the December 19,1996 meeting were accepted as printed
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AUDIENCE OF THE PUBLIC --None
OFFICERS INPUT Chief Lindgren reported on the damages to the firehouse and Fire
Truck. He said that the Insurance Co. would only allow so much to repair
the Firehouse. They have received one bid from Frank Downes Co. for
$19,000 but the Insurance Co. will be seeking more prices.
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OLD BUSINESS
I Chairman Haber reported that the Repeater station on Savage Hill & Ledge
Road is 100 percent operational now. In case of a power failure there is
3-4 hours of battery back up to operate the Repeater Station. If the power
is off for more than 3-4 hours then a portable generator will have to be set
up to keep the repeater functional. A discussion was held on a different
type of battery which uses a gell solution and water will never have to be
added. Chairman will investigate this a little furthur.
The Fire Board and the Four Fire Chiefs met with the Town Council on the
Budget. Cuts were made in the Dues and Conference Account and also in
the 236 and 248 accounts, approximately $30,000 dollars was cut from the
Fire Board Budget. Money for South Kensington's Truck and the new
exhaust system was left in the Budget.
It was reported that Easco Corperation has presented the Town with a
check for $15,000 towards the loss for all the Fire geer and fire equipment
damaged at their fire . Bids have been received for all the damaged
equipment and the bids now have to go before the town Council for
approval. The bid price came to $13,821.44. It was also stated that if the
Council approves this figure that possibly the remaining $1,178.56 would
be returned to Easco Company as a good will gesture because this came
direct from Easco Company and not any insurance company.
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BILLS
Sun Valley Calculate Aims Meter - BFD $104.00
CNG Berlin 749.86
" S. Kensington 597.61
" Kensington 1,043.25
" Berlin 797.03
C.L.& P. S. Kensington 388.11
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Berlin 403.69
" Kensington 1,081.97
East Berlin 526.39
" Repeater Station (Savage Hill) 15.75
Industrial Safety Supply Bulbs - S. Kensington 16.00
" Handle for Axe - BFD 15.87
Hydro Test Bottle SK 17.00
ii Scott-Air Gauge Line - BFD 119.25
" Fire- Line Tape 63.60
IIEBFD 61.03
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2 Streamlite Batteries - EB 63.66
" Protective Clothing, etc. - BFD 442.90
" " " " 99.00
" " " " 101.50
" II II61.50
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Cal. Pass Port Meter- KFD 200.00
" Repair High Pressure Hose - BFD 92.00
" BFD 515.00
2 pair boots - SK 125.00
" Ron Lindgren 3.75
" BFD 112.70
Peterson Oil Co. East Berlin 360.79
East Berlin 262.60
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S. Kensington 213.77
Bell Atlantic S. Kensington 21.98
" Kensington 43.90
" East Berlin 46.15
" Berlin 3.75
Firematic East Berlin 251.35
Shipman Recouple Hose - BFD 135.00
" Repair Compressor - E. Berlin 680.00
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Hartford County Dues for the Four Depts. $120.00
Mr. Trophy Plaque (R. Lindgren) 48.12
Shoreline Equip. 1-DAX Blade (EBFD) 199.00
Penn Wall KVFD 33.99
Aero-All Gas KVFD 69.50
Conn. Radio BVFD radio ant on fire house roof 900.00
Repeater Station (Savage Hill) 268.00
Kensington Fire Dept. Food (Farm - Ave. Fire) 174.08
A motion was made by C. Scheer and seconded by T. Chicker to pay all bills. Motion
passed.
Pagers - 35 pagers are running out of warranty and they can be put on a new 5-year
warranty program. On July 14, 1997 approximately twenty more pagers' warranty will run
out. It was agreed to have the pagers up-dated with 5-year warranties at a cost of
$4,431.75. A motion by C. Scheer, seconded by V. Lewandowski to up-date our pager
warranties. Motion passed.
Election of officers Chester Haber was the only nominee for Chairman. A motion by Jim
Piccoli to cease nominations and the Secretary cast one ballot for Chester Haber for
Chairman. Nominations for Co-Chairman were made. C. Scheer nominated T. Chicker.
Bob Brown nominated V. Lewandowski. No further nominations were made. A written
ballot vote on the two nominations was taken. T. Chicker got 4 votes and V.
Lewandowski got 3 votes. T. Chicker was elected Co-Chairman.
Chairman Haber reported on the new Town Policy set up for those people traveling to
conferences will only allow $300 Maximum towards their travel expenses.
Tim Chicker requesting for the Four Department Officers that the Fire Board to purchase
a Cellular Phone for Car 90. The Fire Board had no objection to the request but told Tim
that the board needed more information as to what type they wanted and also prices as to
what the cost would be. Chicker to report back at the next meeting.
East Berlin Fire Department thought that when they ordered saw blades that the price
quoted them was for 3 blades ,they received only one blade. A motion by B.Brown ,
seconded by T. Chicker that we purchase two more blades for $49.60. This motion
passed.
Two SG - 60 Nozzles from the Kensington Fire Department will be sent out for repairs.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER
Charley Scheer reported that the deductible for Fire Department Buildings is $1000 and
that all other Town Buildings is $25,000. The Insurance Company informed South
Kensington of this when the Insurance Co. appraised the damages on their Firehouse.
Because the Fire Board changed the starting time of the Board meetings it was requested
that the Secretary send a letter to the Town Clerk advising her of the change.
Members present: C.Haber, J.Picolli , V.Lewandowski, B. Brown, T. Chicker B.Georgini,
C. Scheer
Meeting adjourned: 9:05 PM
Respectfully submitted;
Edward F. Haber
Secretary .