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Jan 05, 2012
Minutes of the Fire & Rescue Committee Meeting of January 5, 2012
The Town of Delavan Fire & Rescue Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM; at Fire Station #1, 5698 Town Hall Road, Delavan, WI 53115.
Committee Members
Kim Jedlicka – Chair Larry Lester – Rescue Chief
Herb Sessner – Co-Chair Tom Mohr – Citizen Member
Gerald Edwards – Fire Chief Dee Fisher – Citizen Member
Jamie Jarosz – Assistant Fire Chief
1) Call to order by Chair Jedlicka @ 7:06 PM
2) Roll call by Chair Jedlicka
Present: Gerald Edwards, Herb Sessner, Jamie Jarosz, Tom Mohr & Dee Fisher
Excused: Larry Lester
3) Declaration of quorum present for doing business by Chair Jedlicka
4) Approval of the Agenda
Herb Sessnermade a motion to approve the agenda with a second by Tom Mohr,
motion carried 6-0.
5) Approval of minutes of the regular Fire & Rescue Committee meeting of December 8, 2011.
Dee Fishermade a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from December 8, 2011 and approve as printed with a second byTom Mohr, motion carried 6-0.
6) Communications: 1 Fire Call for the month of December – Year to date calls 71.
25 Rescue Calls for the month of December – Year to date calls 298.
Amount received from Paratech: Through 11-30-11 = $74,410.50 – Decembers
total not available.
Amount received from Paratech for the month of November = $9,882.45 – Decembers total not available.
Discussion took place regarding injured volunteers returning to active duty vs. light duty and who is responsible for allowing individuals to return. The Fire Commission should review personnel type issues and make a recommendation to the department.
7) Comments and Suggestions of Citizens present regarding Items on the Agenda –
None
8) Old Business:
(a) Discussion/possible recommendation: 5/10 year capital improvement plan – The committee reviewed and approved the new 5/10 year improvement plan. Chair Jedlicka will get administrator Olson and Town Chair Simons a copy of the plan.
(b) Discussion/possible recommendation: New Ambulance – Proposals – Larry Lester has received three proposals for a new ambulance. However, due to his absence, the review and discussion of these proposals will take place at the February 9th meeting.
(c) Discussion/possible recommendation: By-Laws Update – The departments are compiling information to be discussed at their next officers meeting. Their By-Laws will be updated after their officers meeting in January.
9) New Business:
(a) Discussion/possible recommendation: Chief and Assistant Chief Wages– The departments have not received a wage increase for four years. Gerry will start gathering wage information from other municipalities. This information will be used when budgeting for 2013.
10)Future Agenda Items – New Ambulance and items identified for bidding.
11)11) Approval of the Monthly Bills
Herb Sessnermade a motion to approve the payment of monthly bills with a second by Tom Mohr, motion carried 6-0.
12) Comments and Suggestions of Citizens Present –
Town Chair, Simons mentioned the “Celebration of Freedom” exhibit at the Community Park June 13th – 17th. A replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Wall will be displayed. The departments will display some of their equipment at the event.
13) Time and date of next meeting: February 9, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.
14) Adjournment
Herb Sessnermade a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second by Jamie Jarosz,motion carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Submitted by Kim Jedlicka
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