Meeting of the
Board of Fire Engineers
Meeting convened at 7:40 p.m.
Members present: Chief Michael S. Trovato
Deputy Warren G. Alexander
Adam Wolf
James Roderick
Marilyn Monks
Gerard Menangas
Russell Zawaduk
Others present: Thomas Roda
Rescue:
Rescue members unhappy with the board’s decision regarding payment for classes previously taken. They will bring the subject back at a future meeting.
Election of Officers:
Lieutenant’s position - Monica Himes ran unopposed. Vote: 11 in favor; 0 opposed.
Captain’s position – Tom Roda ran unopposed. Vote: 11 in favor; 0 opposed.
Next Rescue business meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14th.
Justin White will return to town in April to relieve Roda of the Captain’s position.
Heartsafe Article: $6,867.79 left in Article 33.
CPR classes for department members will be scheduled by Mark Duarte & Marilyn.
Fire Department CIP request for a third rescue vehicle may not be approved due to town budget restraints. Roderick is looking into a FEMA Grant for the purchase of the vehicle.
Status of rescue members who no longer live in Provincetown or Truro discussed. Lorne Russell would like to remain in the department as a Non-paid member. Board will review the rescue roster sheet and make a decision on the status of all rescue members.
Air Officer’s (E.J. Martinez) Report:
All Air Paks and bottles have been tested. Repairs were also performed on some paks. Two masks have been taken out of service. $2,122.11 left in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Article.
Ladder 192 should be greased twice a year advised Roderick.
Fall Traffic Hearing will be held on March 24, 2006. Letter from the board requesting “No Parking at 89 Commercial St.” will be submitted. March 3rd is the deadline. Fire/Rescue vehicles have great difficulty driving thru the area.
New applicant Mohammed Faisal completed his physical exam. He was advised to see a Neurologist due to a medical condition.
Engine 195 discussed.
Mechanic AJ Quirk submitted a list of maintenance and repairs needed to E195. Chief advised that there is a lot of rust under the vehicle.
Main Station repairs discussed.
Floor and bathroom tiling in upstairs Officers Bunk room discussed. Estimates for tiling bathroom received from New England Tile of Hyannis, Anthony Avallone and The Marble Lady of S. Wellfleet.
Motion: Alexander motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Wolf, All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.