Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board

Agenda Village of Arlington Heights Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Fire Station #2 Training Room 1150 N Arlington Hts. Rd., 60005 December 9, 2021 9:00 AM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL A. Fire Chief's Standing Trustee Position III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes - September 10, 2021 IV. REPORTS A. Treasurer's Report B. Trustee Election Results V. OLD BUSINESS A. Education Requests B. House Fund Requests C. Training Division D. Apparatus Bay Fans (update) E. Protective Vests (update) F. Tuition Program VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Dining Tables B. Fitness Equipment C. Gym Shoes D. Class A Dress E. Turnout Gear F. Expiration of Approved Funds G. Hats VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII.ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact David Robb, Disability Services Coordinator, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, (847)368-5793 (Voice), (847)368-5980 (Fax) or drobb@vah.com.  Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board 12/9/2021 Item: Minutes Department: Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board ATTACHMENTS: Description Type FFITB Minutes 9.10.2021 Minutes  FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX BOARD Minutes of Meeting 1150 N. Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60004 September 10, 2021 Board Members In Attendance: James Stempien Martin Moran Rob Losik Ross Chapman Kevin Flynn Guests: David Strojny Jason Wachal Keith Moens Jim Stempien Called the third quarter 2021 meeting held via Zoom to order at 9:09 am. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Minutes of the May 17, 2021 meeting were reviewed. Marty Moran made a motion to approve the minutes; it was seconded by Rob Losik; no objections; motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Marty Moran reports that the current fund balance as of August 30, 2021 is $425,089; Expenses were $61,927; Revenues from interest were $219. Jim Stempien made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report; seconded by Kevin Flynn; no objections; motion carried. To accommodate guests, an item of New Business was considered prior to opening Old Business for discussion. NEW BUSINESS Smoke Generator Machine – Division Chief Strojny is seeking approval to purchase a new smoke generator for use by the Arlington Heights Fire Department Training Division. The current machine is nearing the end of use and requires replacement. The Training Division budget will be strained in the next two years. Funds from the Training Division will be allocated for the following: • Tuition for Brian Walsh to attend BOF, EMT School and Paramedic school • Anticipated new hire to replace D/C Fraider and any schooling required • Tuition costs of those who are taking classes between now and the end of this year • Anticipated retirements in the next year and anticipated tuition costs for new hires The Training Division recently purchased $1,200 worth of liquid smoke. This machine is an upgraded machine. It is called a 4,000 and 6,000. It will generate smoke rapidly, it will fill a room and fill a tower Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Minutes September 10, 2021 Page 3 of 3 and any openings rapidly. Quote of $6,261.34 is from Dinghy Fire Company and will come with 1-year warranty. There are options to purchase extended warranty. Ross Chapman made a motion not to exceed $8,000 for Division Chief Strojny to purchase a new smoke machine, with shipping and extended warranty from Dinghy’s Fire Company for the Training Division. Division Chief Strojny to work with Biljana on the purchase; seconded by Rob Losik. Ayes: M. Moran, R. Losik, R. Chapman, K. Flynn, J. Stempien Nays: None Ayes 5, Nays 0 Motion carried. To accommodate another guest, an item of Old Business Item C – Fans was discussed. OLD BUSINESS Fans – Engineer Wachal used funds approved by the FFITB at a previous meeting to purchase “sample” fans that are currently in service at Stations 1 & 4. About 6 months ago the fans came in. Station 4 received a wall mount unit and a pencil unit that was supplied to Station 1. The fans were put in use and the feedback came back positive. Both fans are 30” fans. In the previous meeting there was discussion about then noise volume. Deputy Chief Fraider came out to Station 4 and gave verbal approval to purchase the fans. B/C Carpenter will work with Public Works to install the fans. Engineer Wachal is requesting to purchase the 6 remaining fans at the cost of $1,000 per fan for the Fire Stations (2 fans per station). Engineer Wachal Requesting not to exceed $7,000 for fans and to accommodate any shipping costs. Jim Stempien made a motion not to exceed $7,000 for Engineer Wachal to oversee the purchase of the remaining fans for ventilation and circulation for apparatus bay floors, to be installed in coordination with B/C Carpenter and Public works. Seconded by Marty Moran. Ayes: M. Moran, R. Losik, R. Chapman, K. Flynn, J. Stempien Nays: None Ayes 5, Nays 0 Motion carried. Education Requests – Marty Moran said that there are no education requests but would like to table requests until the Chief Officer returns to the meetings. House Funds Requests – Marty Moran updated that the house funds requests are working well and the members are understanding that no approval is needed for items under $50 but anything over $50 needs approval. No current requests for house funds. Protective Vests – Rob Losik said we received all the vests 2 weeks ago. Currently, Deputy Chief Fraider has an OG-PS 30-day review. As of right now, the vests have not been distributed. Rob Losik will look to Acting Deputy Chief Hanselman in which direction will taken with the vests. Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Minutes September 10, 2021 Page 3 of 3 EMS – Jim Stempien said the EMS Division in the last meeting requested funding for a new Lucas Device and IV Pumps. All arrived in good order and they have had no issues. They thank the FFITB. Flashlights – Jim Stempien said FF/P Erin Mclean attended a few meetings ago and requested funds for flashlights. Funds were approved and a purchased was placed though Biljana. There were no issues. They thank the FFITB. Tuition Program – No current requests. Per previous discussion, tuition program is tabled until Chief Officer returns to the meetings. NEW BUSINESS Continuous Purchase Items – Jim Stempien is checking with Rob Losik that purchase items are good downstairs. Rob Losik said he has questions on who stitches badge numbers on items and found out that we have a vendor nearby that does it. Training – Discussed previously with Division Chief Strojny. OTHER BUSINESS Utility Gloves - Rob Losik said that he’s been approached by several members regarding utility gloves. Rob discussed if there were any purchase of one-time utility gloves. Jim Stempien said that he knows that there are extrication gloves on vehicles. FFITB does not pay for those gloves, the gloves are paid by the Department. Jim Stempien said if someone is interested in a certain type of gloves, they should present it to the Board. Marty Moran acknowledged the retirement of Deputy Chief Ron Fraider, past President and thanks him for his service. Jim Stempien said that Ron was a strong leader on the FFITB and when he came on board for the first time, Ron helped him out to figure things out and provided excellent training throughout. Motion made by Marty Moran to adjourn, seconding by Ross Chapman. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am. Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Minutes September 10, 2021 Page 3 of 3