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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-95 . Page 95-14 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Fire Advisory Board of the City and Township of St. Joseph met in regular session on Wednesday, November 1, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Town Representative Joe Bechtold, City Representative Bob Loso, Fire Chief Dave Theisen, City Clerkl Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Renee Salzer, Alfred Siefert, Richard Schleper. MINUTES: The minutes of the August 2, 1995 meetings were approved as presented with a motion by Loso; seconded by Bechtold. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: Judy Weyrens, Deputy Clerk, presented the third quarter financial report of 1995. She discussed that the a special fund has been set up for the Roske property, as required by the memorandum of understanding on this property. Bechtold stated he would like to see the costs relating to the fire hall building separate from the financial data on the land. Then actual costs of the fire hall can . be known and borne by the Fire Fund. Bechtold moved to accept the July 1 through September 30, 1995 report as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Chief Theisen questioned the status of the grant search for assistance in funding the fire hall. Weyrens stated she has been in contact with Joe Bertram's office and expects to receive information soon. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT TURNOUT COATS: Of the nine turnout coats received earlier, four did not fit. The company is making adjustments to those coats and will then return them to the Fire Department. BEAN PUMPER: Lancaster Fire Department personnel came to get the surplus truck they had purchased. They chose to leave some of the minor equipment on it along with a generator. Theisen will ask the City Public Works Superintendent if the City will have need for it. PUMPER ENGINE #1: The new pumper seems to be working out well. The $600 change order for the radio is being negotiated along with other incidentals to be worked out. The head set will be installed soon, and the foam injector needs some adjustment, along with a few other incidental changes. -- PAGERS: The Firefighters did not accept the proposal well, to impose a $50 replacement charge for a lost pager. They felt wearing it is a service to the community and may be less likely to wear it at times of greater chance for loss, if they are required to pay $50 of the "-rl ') (..--./) ( . ¡ (; 1-'" ,CD.'. ,~[".! f 1 ..., c- __ , . r / / /;) ._ ......- l '---'; ~/ '--, ~- ',--1 / / --- ~_-_;_ ~~--;- "'- i (:_( f L! I! ..... l : · . ....... -- Page 95-15 replacement costs. The Board further considered the matter. They discussed that they came down from requiring full payment to only $50. Additionally, there is no cost to the Firefighters unless they should lose a pager. The Board discussed that accountability is important, and keep the $50 charge in place. Chief Theisen will bring this matter back to the Department. Theisen also reported the turnaround time for warranty repair of pagers has increased to about a month, over the past few years. Currently the Department still has four of the old pagers for use during repair of pagers. He suggested purchasing two new radio pagers to fill in during repair times. Loso made a motion to purchase two radio pagers for replacement use, either through donations from the community or from budget balances from 42260 Fire Repair Service, 230 Repair and Maint; seconded by Bechtold. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ST. WENDEL CONTRACT: The Township Board for St. Wendel Township appeared before the Board to discuss the costs for fire protection for 1996. They questioned the increase. After discussion and review of past years, revenue and budgets, the Board requested that Judy Weyrens - review and send budget information, including the Township increases to St. Wendel Town Board. It was noted that the contract needs to be fully - executed (by St. Wendel Township) by December 31, 1995. BUDGET: The Board noted that the City Council imposed minor reductions to the 1996 Fire Budget. ST. BENEDICTS: There has been no response from St. Benedicts concerning the Fire Board's request that St. Ben's increase their donation to fire protection. Stapleton will send Sister Moira the information received on the ISO rating change for them to consider sharing any change in their insurance premium. Theisen reported during the convent renovation project they are retro fitting the sprinkler system, and questioned if the elevator needed sprinkling. The Fire Chief advised them to include the elevator in the installation of the sprinkling system. He also stated if this advice is desregarded, St. Ben's will assume any liability. St. Ben's felt the cost to sprinkle the elevator is burdensome. ISO RATING: The City received a report that the ISO (insurance) rating has dropped from a seven to a six. GRANT APPLICATIONS: The prospects for receiving a DNR grant are not good this year, partially due to reduced funding for DNR. The Department may receive up to $1,000 from Champion Paper Mill to purchase - a heat detector and a fund a portion of motion detectors. An _ application is currently being prepared to Stearns Electric Coop. NEW BUSINESS .. . " " . Page 95-16 LOCK FOR FIRE HALL: After short discussion of various types of locks, and the need for easy access for firefighters in the event of call, Loso made a motion to approve installation of a code push button lock by Overhead Door, at a cost of approximately $75.00; seconded by Bechtold. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. EQUIPMENT: The Firefighters bought a new vissar radio out of fund- raiser money, approximate cost of $900. HOSE FOR NEW PUMPER: A future need is a large diameter hose for the new pumper, estimated cost is $575 for a section. GRASS RIG: A new battery was recently installed in the grass rig. Theisen recommended purchasing for the Rescue Rig, two seats each housing an air pack at approximately $250. Funding for this equipment is proposed from $300 recently collected on a car fire at St. Ben's. Bechtold made a motion to approve the request; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION: Loso discussed the Fire Relief Association's . revised report, its acceptance and certification by the City. He recommended that in future years the Relief Association treasurer present his report to the Fire Board. SAFETY MANUAL: Loso discussed the importance of the Safety Manual along with the AWAIR program and recommended that the Fire Chief review it with the fire fighters. Bechtold made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 p.m.; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Bechtold, Loso, Theisen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. q~h$;O Rachel Stapleton City Clerk/Administrator - - " . ~ - - - -