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NOTICE 2009MEETINGS OF THE G.C.F.P.D. TRUSTEES
The regular meetings of the Glen Carbon Fire Protection District Trustees will be held on the last
Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00pm at Fire Station #2. Meetings regularly scheduled on holidays are normally rescheduled for the following Tuesday but may be held on any other day or canceled. The public will be notified of changes to dates and times.
January 27
February 24
March 31
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
November 24
December 29
Please note: The above schedule is subject to change. Exact notice of meetings with agenda will always be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting per the open meeting act.
Submitted by:
Thomas J. Kowalski
Recording Secretary
GLEN CARBON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 29, 2010
The regular monthly meeting of the district trustees was called to order by President Walton at station #2 at 7:00pm.
ROLL CALL; Three trustees present. Also present: Fire Chief DeConcini, Asst. Fire Chief Well, Captain Warren, firefighter R. Kopesky, EMT-P K. Schneider, S. Goodman, E. Wilson, J. Whitaker, S. Heuiser, and T. Cook fire department trustee.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING?S: Minutes presented by Mr. Kowalski for review. Minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Report presented by Mr. Bowles. Motion by Mr. Kowalski second by President Walton to accept report as presented and filed.
AMBULANCE REPORT: The EMT staff have responded to 485 calls since the beginning of the year.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Firefighters have responded to 546 alarms since the beginning of the year. One to 3 firefighters on duty during the day. The Roll and Rack machine has been delivered. Fit test will begin.
COMMUNICATIONS. Annexation letter from Maryville, Stobbs and Sinclair, Grant, Prevailing Wage Ordinance
SAFETY COMMITTEE: No report at this time.
INPUT FROM RESIDENTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
On July 5th a meeting in reference to the New World Report will be held with project members.
Painting at station #2 status was reported by firefighter and fire department trustee Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook wanted clarification on what areas of the station need to be painted. The day room, the entrance and exit doors, bed rooms. The glass doors to be cleaned and the concrete pillars to receive covers if possible. July 11 or 18 floors will be cleaned and carpet.
EMT K. Schneider reported on working hours for EMT staff. A discussion about the working time took place. Discussion centered around working time to be 8:00am through 12;00noon and/or 8:00to 4:00pm. Motion by Mr. Bowles second by Mr. Kowalski to have the work day be from 8;00am through 4:00pm. Motion failed with 2 no and 1 yes.
Motion by President Walton second by Mr. Kowalski that EMT staff will work beginning at 8:00am through 12:00 noon and 1 EMT will be awake during the shift period. Motion carried with 2 yes and 1 no.
It was reported that an electric power washer has been purchased.
OTHER:
Motion by President Walton second by Mr. Bowles to survey the areas of both stations for an electric sign. Motion carried with 3 yes votes.
Mr. Kowalski discussed the issue of bringing on additional members to the fire department. It was suggested to review applications that have been interviewed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tentative budget was discussed.. Motion by President Walton second by Mr. Bowles to adopt the tentative budget for 2010-2011. Motion carried with 3 yes votes.
Fire Chief DeConcini will complete the grant received from the Illinois Department of Commerce of Economic Opportunity.
Land acquisition was discussed by Mr. Bowles. The land would be adjacent to station #1. President Walton will look into this matter.
Training request were not received from firefighters. EMT staff discussed a workshop beginning on September 27 through October 1, 2010. This item will be discussed at the July regular meeting.
Captain Warren discussed vent training. He requested $250.00 for materials also an amount of $500.00 for construction of a maze for SBA training. Motion by President Walton second by Mr. Bowles to approve $500.00 for training (vent) and SBA training. Motion carried with 3 yes votes.
Purchase of equipment was discussed by EMT K. Schneider. The item to purchase was the Rainbow Reusable Adult and Pediatric Sensors. Motion by Mr.Bowles second by President Walton to purchase a total of 3 devices. One device to be used by the fire department and 2 by the EMT staff. The cost of $7,575.00 plus $3,79.00 for a total of $11,365.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Kowalski second by Mr. Bowles to approve the appointment of Fire Chief DeConcini. Motion carried with 3 yes votes.
Fighting program will be looked into by EMT Davidson. Also, he will send a letter of thanks to people who helped with the golf tournament and the EMT day.
President Walton will inform Village dispatcher to dispatch on all fire alarms.
Motion by Mr. Kowalski second by Mr. Bowles to adjourn. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Meeting adjourned at 8:36pm. Submitted by: Thomas J. Kowalski Recording Secretary