September 2016 Meeting Minutes

EAST QUOGUE FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District was called to order by Chairman Allyn Jackson at 7:35 p.m.  Present were Commissioners James Schaefer, Aaron Sacks, Allyn Jackson, Jennifer Davonski and Jonathan Erwin, Chief David Kohler, Second Assistant Chief David Rosante, Firehouse Attendant David Schaffauer, First Responder Amit Patel, Attorney William F. Glass, Treasurer Nancy Knotoff and Secretary Lorraine Gregory.

FIREHOUSE ATTENDANT REPORT

See attached report.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1.         Noted.

2.         Noted.

3.         Noted.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, accepting the Firehouse Attendant Report as submitted.  Approved 5-0.

Mr. Schaffauer presented the Work Order Report dated 8/1/16 – 8/31/16.

Mr. Schaffauer left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

EMS REPORT

See attached report.

STAFF REPORT

Noted.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

1.         A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, authorizing the purchase of the medical supplies requested, at a total cost of $1,307.30 (Zoll Medical - $878.85, Hammer Medical - $428.45).  Approved 5-0.

2.         Tabled.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Davonski accepting the EMS Report as submitted.  Approved 5-0.

Mr. Patel left the meeting at 8:19 p.m.

MAINTENANCE REPORT

Work Order Report dated August 1, 2016 – August 31, 2016 presented earlier by Mr. Schaffauer.

Commissioner Erwin advised the Board that repairs on 7-6-31’s vehicle have been completed and that the bumper on 7-6-80 has been replaced.

CHIEF'S REPORT

See attached report.

REQUESTS

Request 1.  -  A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, authorizing the purchase of nine (9) Streamlight Survivor C4 LED Flashlights, at a cost of $83.00 each ($747.00) and nine (9) Bank Chargers, at a cost of $23.49 each ($450.00), for a total cost of $1,197.00.  Approved 5-0.

Request 2.  -  Tabled.

Request 3.  -  A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, authorizing the purchase of one (1) pair of boots for Ed Seltenreich, at an approximate cost of $300.00.  Approved 5-0.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1.         Commissioner Erwin stated that he had placed a new order for the two Chiefs’ cars and is in the process of finalizing the cost of the lights.

2.         Commissioner Schaefer will arrange for the Defensive Driving Course.

3.         Commissioner Jackson will handle.

At 8:20 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, calling the meeting into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.  Approved 4-0.  Abstain – Commissioner Schaefer.  (Note:  Commissioner Schaefer left the room.)

At 8:50 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Davonski, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, calling the meeting out of Executive Session.  Approved 4-0.

At this point, Commissioner Schaefer joined the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, imposing a forty-five (45) day suspension on members Edmund Densieski, Denise Flynn and James Schaefer beginning Sunday, August 14, 2016 and ending 12:01 a.m. on September 28, 2016 due to their conduct following a Department function on August 13, 2016.  Approved 4-0.  Abstain – Commissioner Schaefer.  (Note:  The District will notify the individuals via Certified Mail – Return Receipt Requested.)

ATTORNEY DISCUSSION

Mr. Glass advised the Board that there has been a change to the Move Over Law which includes moving over for a blue light vehicle parked at an emergency scene.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Davonski, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, accepting the Minutes of the August 4, 2016 Replacement Oil Fired Boilers Bid Opening and the LED Lighting Retrofit Proposal Opening, the August 4, 2016 Regular Monthly Meeting and the August 11, 2016 Replacement Oil Fired Boilers Bid Award and LED Lighting Retrofit Proposal Award.  Approved 5-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, adopting the Proposed 2017 Budget in the amount of $1,364,000.00 which is under the 2% Tax Cap.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Davonski, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, approving the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  Approved 5-0.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Miscellaneous correspondence was presented to the Board including a letter from the East Quogue Fire Department regarding the resignation of Chaplain Patricia Intermaggio and an order form from Looseleaf Law.

OLD BUSINESS

Commissioner Schaefer advised the Board that the District’s Service Award Plan does not prohibit a new member who physically made 50 points within their first year, even if it was not a full calendar year, from getting credit for that year.  Mr. Glass advised the Board that, if the Plan document does not forbid it, then you have to do it.

Commissioner Schaefer presented the following suggested list of clothing to be supplied by the District to full time and part time employees:

Full Time Firehouse Attendant and First Responder

2          Pair Boots  -  $40.00

2          Pair Shorts (except First Responder)  -  $48.00 (Rico’s)

2          Short Sleeve Shirts  -  $32.00

2          Overshirts (1/4 zip, fleece)  -  $31.00

1          Three Season Jacket  -  $40.00

1          Belt  -  $15.00

Part Time Custodian and Per Diem First Responders

1          Short Sleeve Shirt  -  $32.00

1          Overshirt (1/4 zip, fleece)  -  $31.00

All clothing to have District logo on front.  First Responders to have their logo across the back.

Prices are from current Gall’s catalog, except where noted.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, accepting the Clothing List for the Full Time Firehouse Attendant and First Responder and for the Part Time Custodian and On Call First Responders.  Approved 5-1.  (Opposed - Commissioner Sacks).

Commissioner Sacks advised the Board that the new windows have been installed in the Firemen’s Room and that progress is now being made in the renovation.

The Board suggested that, for safety purposes, temporary lighting should be installed in the Firemen’s Room.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, authorizing the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Permissive Referendum Fund for the Firemen’s Room cabinetry, Corian, woodwork and barn style doors.  Approved 5-0.

Commissioner Sacks also advised the Board that the programming for the portable radios has been updated and that Andrew was waiting to hear from Chief Pierce and FRES regarding being paged out on local government.

Commissioner Jackson advised the Board that the parcel of land on Lewis Road that the District would accept from the Hills has been sold to another purchaser.

Commissioner Jackson also advised the Board that the DVR has been installed at Station 2 and that the back door has been delivered and it will be two weeks before the Mason can do the job.

The Board decided to table the boiler replacement project.

After a brief discussion regarding the proposals for the LED Lighting, it was decided that, since the bid specs did include Station 2 and Palace Electrical Contractors, Inc. failed to bid on that part of the project, the proposal from Empire LED Solutions was accepted.

A resolution was drawn up and states as follows:

2016-28.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to accept the proposal from Empire LED Solutions for the installation of LED Lighting at the Main Firehouse at a cost of $22,367.00 – minus rebates of $6,036.00 – not to exceed the net cost of $16,331.00 and at Station 2 at a cost of $2,834.00 – minus rebates of $816.00 – not to exceed the net cost of $2,018.00.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, accepting the adoption of Resolution 2016-28.  Approved 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, approving the purchase of Fire Prevention materials from Positive Promotions in the amount of $4,750.00 and Crown Awards in the amount of $250.00.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, allowing Commissioners Schaefer and Davonski to interview and hire three additional On Call First Responders.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, authorizing the installation of the picture frame railing by Tony Bartano, at a cost of $830.00.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, granting permission for the FDNY343Ride participants to use the Main Firehouse as a stop off point during the September 7-11, 2016 Ride.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Sacks, authorizing the purchase of two (2) copies of the Looseleaf Law EMS and Fire Personnel Legal Guide to NYS Law, at a cost of $70.10.  Approved 5-0.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Davonski, accepting the resignation of Chaplain Patricia Intermaggio.  Approved 5-0.

With regard to the Suffolk County Ambulance Agreement, a resolution was drawn up and states as follows:

2016-29.  The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Quogue Fire District hereby resolve to approve the terms of the Suffolk County Ambulance Services Agreement.

A motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, accepting adoption of Resolution 2016-29.  Approved 5-0.

ABSTRACT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Commissioner Sacks, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, approving the Abstract of Bills for the General Fund consisting of 34 checks totaling $24,262.34 and the Building & Grounds Fund consisting of 3 checks totaling $8,804.50 and to authorize the transfer of $40,000.00 from the Money Market to the Checking Account.  Approved 5-0.

At 10:10 p.m., there being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Schaefer, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, to adjourn the meeting.  Approved 5-0.

Submitted by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Lorraine Gregory, Secretary