Meeting of the Board of Fire Engineers

 

August 4, 2004

 

 

 

Meeting convened at 7:40 p. m.

 

Members present:                        Chief Michael S. Trovato

                                                Gerard Menangas

                                                James Roderick Jr.

                                                Adam Wolf

                                                Warren Alexander

                                                Russell Zawaduk

 

 

Chief’s Report

 

Engine 190 discussed.

EVM will be in the station on Tuesday, August 10th to install 4 of the Headsets in the fire trucks.  They will stay overnight at the station.  The following day they will take Engine 190 back to Maine to complete repairs on the vehicle. Chief will call Dwight at EVM to find out when 190 will be returned to Town.

 

Air Horn discussed.

Bill Ingraham will move Air Horn equipment, presently in the basement of Town Hall, to the Main Station.  Lightning arrestor will be installed by L.W. Bills Co.  In next years CIP funds will be requested to change the reed horns with reed less horns that are maintenance free. Estimate approx. $5,000.

 

Motion: Alexander motioned to approve the installation of the Lightning arrestor as proposed by L.W. Bills Co. dated 7/27/04. Cost: $465.00; seconded by Wolf, All in favor.

 

EZ Mart, 42 Conwell St. (Rod’s) requesting Permit to store Propane Gas Grill Cylinders. Blue Rhino will supply tanks and cage to store tanks.  Chief will call Mike from Blue Rhino and inspect the proposed site.

 

 

New England Fire & History Museum will host an exhibition of portraits in remembrance of all FDNY and NYPD personnel lost in the World Trade Center. Exhibition will be held from 8/7 to 9/12/04. Invitation will be forwarded to all Captains.

 

 

Chris Branch is required to have Liability and Health Insurance to attend the Paramedic Course.  Liability Insurance is covered by BY&D Insurance Co. Cost of Health Insurance thru Cape Cod Community College is $572.00.  Matter will be researched.

 

Time off for vacation requested by the Secretary.  She would like to take off August 9th thru 13th, 18, 19 & 20, 2004.  Approved.

 

 

Adjournment

 

Motion: Alexander motioned to adjourn the meeting; Menangas seconded the motion, All in favor.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.