Foreign Fire Insurance Board
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · February 4, 2016
Minutes
FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING
February 4, 2016
CALLED TO ORDER 0906
Board Members Present: Chief Schultz, FF Ruck (Via video conference,) Lt. Hunecke, FF Baus, FF Igara,
FF Tabb, Lt. Cochran
Others present: Asst. Chief Vassios (arrived at 0939,) Lt. Weiss, Asst. Chief Lake
Old Minutes
The minutes from the December 1 2015 meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept the
minutes pending a date correction in the heading of the minutes was made by Chief Schultz. The
motion was seconded by FF Igara.
The motion passed unanimously
Treasurer’s Report
FF Ruck presented a report of the current account balances and recent purchases. FF Baus
motioned to approve the report, and FF Tabb seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously
Public Comment - None
Agenda Additions - FF Williams proposed buying some general station supplies. This proposal was
tabled pending further investigation into setting up accounts for each station, and appointing station
representatives from the FFT board.
Old Business - New Yorker helmets - Tabled until next meeting when Chief Schultz will provide a final
quote.
New Business
Workout room monitors – Williams – FF Williams is proposing that we purchase new monitors
for the workout rooms at all stations. Lt. Hunecke motioned to purchase 3 training monitors and
mounting equipment for the 3 workout rooms not to exceed $1500. FF Igara seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously
Cabinetry at 38 – Lt. Weiss – Lt. Weiss is proposing that we get cabinetry built and delivered for
station 38 to store Class A uniforms. This is being tabled until next meeting when we can get 2 more
quotes.
Thermal imaging cameras – Lt. Weiss – Lt. Weiss is proposing that we purchase 3 new Bullard
Eclipse LDX thermal imaging cameras and accessories for the frontline fire apparatus. Lt. Hunecke
motioned to purchase the 3 new TIC’s and accessories not to exceed $24,000 following the purchasing
policies of the FFT Board. Lt. Cochran seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously
Fitness reimbursements – Lt. Hunecke motioned to reimburse FF Igara, FF Cox, and Lt. Kitahata
per the FFT fitness reimbursement policy. FF Igara seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously
Good of the order - N/A
Adjournment at 1001 - motioned by Chief Schultz, and seconded by FF Baus.
The motion passed unanimously
Agenda
Wheaton Foreign Fire Tax Board Meeting
Thursday February 4, 2016 at 9:00 am at Fire Station 38
Agenda
- Call to order
- Roll Call
- Reading/Approval of old Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Public Comment
- Agenda additions
- Old Business
o New Yorker Helmets
- New Business
o Workout room Flat Screens - Williams
o Cabinetry at 37 – Weiss
o Thermal Cameras – Weiss
o Fitness Reimbursements
- Good of the order
- Adjournment