Foreign Fire Insurance Board

FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2015 CALLED TO ORDER: 0840 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chief Schultz, Lt. Hunecke, FF Ruck, FF Igara, FF Tabb (0845) OTHERS PRESENT: A/C Vassios, Lt. Felker(0842), FF Mortenson(0842), Lt. Byas (0903) REVIEW OF OLD MINUTES: The minutes from the August 6th 2015 meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept the minutes by Chief Schultz was seconded by Lt. Hunecke. The motion was passed unanimously TREASURER’S REPORT: FF Ruck provided a written treasurers report. FF Ruck explained that we are still working on acquiring a checking account from which we can accrue interest. Lt. Hunecke made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion seconded by Chief Schultz. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: None AGENDA ADDITIONS: None OLD BUSINESS: New Yorker style helmets were presented. Samples of the helmets were used to explain the fitting and styles. An email will be sent to Fire Department Employees in the near future for possible purchase of New Yorker style helmets. There are two styles to choose from. Lt. Hunecke made a motion to table the issue until the next meeting and was seconded by FF Igara. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Door Storm Ultra (Lt. Felker) - Purchase of a new door storm was under discussion for the new engine. Lt. Hunecke made the motion to purchase the new door storm not to exceed $1700.00. Motion seconded by FF Tabb. Motion passed unanimously Bullard Vehicle TIC Charger (Lt. Felker) – A new TIC charger for the new engine was brought up for possible purchase. Chief Schultz will purchase the charger. This item was struck from FFT Board.  Forcible Entry Prop for Training (Lt. Hunecke) – This issue has been tabled until we find out more from alliance Fire Departments to see if we all are able to purchase this item for future training. Motion made by Lt. Hunecke, seconded by FF Igara. The motion passed unanimously. Extrication Equipment (Lt. Felker) – It was brought up to possibly trade in electric extrication pump on Crimson for a gas pump. A cordless battery powered extrication tool was said to be a better option. A motion was made by Lt. Hunecke to purchase a battery powered extrication tool not to exceed $9500.00. Motion was seconded by FF Ruck. The motion passed unanimously. Engine Equipment – Went over the list of items to purchase in order to make all engines as identical as possible. The list will have to be reviewed in detail. This issue was struck from the FFT board by Lt. Hunecke. Wheaton Barbell (Lt. Hunecke) The renewal of the Wheaton Barbell contract was discussed. The contract needs to be renewed by October 1st, 2015. It was discussed that we may need to look into other options. FF Ruck made the motion to renew the contract, seconded by Chief Schultz. Voted “Yes”: Chief Schultz, FF Ruck Voted “No”: Lt. Hunecke, FF Tabb, FF Igara The motion failed GOOD OF THE ORDER: None MEETING ADJOURNED: 0942 - Motion made by Lt. Hunecke, seconded by Chief Schultz. The motion passed unanimously.