HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006-2008Minutes from the Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board meetinq
Date: 01/19/06
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky, M. McDermott,
J. McDermott, Schwartz, Nelson, Anderson, Potep, Martin, Lapp, Muno,
Called to order. 15:30
Motion by Grizeiv to waive previous minutes tad by Meier
Approved 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 62,660.89
Checking - 144.619.31
Total - $ 207,286.20
Outstanding bills total approximately $30,000 which leaves a tentative
balance of $172,286.20.
Motion by Ellis to accept financial report. 2' by Meier.
Approved 5-0.
Old Business
• Squad money - $30,000 still outstanding
• Televisions have been auctioned off.
New Business
• Knife Sharpening. (Arreguin)
Bill for sharpening knives at all stations for one year comes to $1008.
Motion by Ellis to pay for knife sharpening for 2006. 2' McDermott.
Approved 5-0.
• Gas Grill for Sta. 1 (J. McDermott)
Motion by Meier to purchase grill and cover not to exceed $1200.2nd Klaiber.
Approved 5-0.
• Workout Equipment for Stations 1, 2, & 4. (PJ Casey, Lipp, Sta. 4)
A total of 5 machines were submitted for purchase. Discussion focused on
packaging all the units into one proposal and getting three estimates to find the
most cost effective purchase.
EFFTB agreed to call a special meeting when this is complete.
• Portable Basketball Unit for Sta. 3. (Klaiber)
Motion by M. McDermott to purchase 1 unit not to exceed $1450. 2nd Meier.
Discussion: Chief Berkowsky wanted some time to research past decisions
regarding this type of equipment.
Upon Chiefs approval: Anaroved 5-0
• Air Purifiers for Sta. 5. (Quinones)
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 2 air purifiers for Sta. 5.2"d Ellis.
Discussion: Sta. 5 to be demolished in the next year. Will the new station
have a circulating system or will they need these also?
Denied 5.0
• Hydraulic Oxygen Tank Lifts for Amb. 314 & Amb. 315. (Vanek)
Motion By Ellis to purchase two lifts. 2"d Gdzely.
Discussion: What does installation involve. No Info. available.
Motion tabled until more Information from fleet service.
• TAC Sticks — electrical current detector. (Vanek)
Capt. Vanek submitted a proposal for a minimum of 8 (5 engines, 3 trucks) or a
maximum of 11 (Batt.21 & res. Engines).
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 8 @ S279.00 each. Total not to exceed 52300.
2"d Grizely.
AnDroved 5-0
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• Digital Cameras, (Chief Berkowsky)
Chief Berkowsky submitted a proposal for 6 digital cameras. FPB and each
station. Cameras to be used for preplans and at incidents If feasible.
Motion by Ellis to purchase 6 cameras. not to exceed $2500. 2nd McDermott.
Approved 5-0
Health care Ins. for duty disabled employees. (GAP Fund) (Ellis)
Benevolent fund to draw up language and set up new plan. Language to be
reviewed by City. Possible yearly donation ($20,000) from EFFT.
See Dave Ellis for more information.
Motion by Ellis to enter into the minutes to show the EFFTB's commitment to
this plan. 2n° by Grizely 1 M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0
Thermal Imager for T-23. (Klaiber)
Motion by Klaiber to purchase a new Thermal Imaging Camera for Track 23.
Not to exceed $5000. City to cover half the total cost. 2"4 M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0
• Money for Squad Equipment - $10,000. (Muno)
Capt. Muno submitted a request for an additional $10,000 for squad equipment.
Add to the $30,000 that was already approved. Total = $40,000.
Motion by Grizeiv to approve $10,000. 2"d Klaiber f Ellis.
Approved 5-0
27" Television for Sta. 1. (J. McDermott)
Motion by Ellis to purchase T.V. for under $500.2"4 Klaiber.
Approved 5-0
• Hydra Ram Too[ — One person. (M. McDermott)
M. McDermott submitted a proposal for 2 units. 1 per Truck.
Motion by McDermott to purchase 2 units. Not to exceed $2700.2"4 Klaiber.
Approved 5-0
• Plastic Fire Helmets. (Nelson)
B. Nelson submitted a proposal for 10,000 personatized Evanston Fire Dept.
helmets at .49 each. Supply should be good for 9 — 4 years.
Motion by Ellis to purchase. Not to exceed $5000. 2"d M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0
o Motion to adiourn by Ellis. ZO by Meier.
Approved 5-0
• Adiourned (& 16:45 hrs.
Special Meetinq
Minutes from the Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board meetinq
Date: 03/14/06
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky, Lipp, Lermer, PJ
Casey, Gobat.
Called to order: 15:35
Financial Report
Outstanding bills total approximately $50,000. Full report at next meeting.
New Business
Discussion on requests for the following pieces of physical fitness equipment.
• Universal machine for Sta. 1
• Cable crossover for Sta. 2
• Smith machine for Sta. 4
• Flat -Incline bench Sta. 1 & 2
• Preacher Curl for Sta. 2
• 3-Way bench for Sta. 3
• Stepmill Stairmasters for Sta. 1, 2, 3, 4 i Sta. 5 after remodel )
• Rubber floor mats for Sta. 1
Chief Berkowsky stated the Department would cover 10% of the cost of the stairmasters.
All estimates on file.
Motion by Grizely to purchase all the above equipment from local vendor.
Cast not to exceed $35,000. Equipment cost approximately $32,500. $2,500 balance
to cover possible warranty purchases.
2"d by Klaiber
Annroved 4-0
House Captains will be contacted to set up convenient delivery ! installation dates.
House Captains — Any old pieces of equipment that are not needed? Contact D. Ellis or
M. Meier so a list can be created. A decision will be made at a later date to determine
what to do with this equipment. Raffle? Lottery? Any suggestions?
Next Mcetinq — Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 3:30 pm, Headquarters. ( Shift 2 }
Motion to Adiourn by Klaiber.
2" d by Meier. 4-0
Minutes from the Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board meetinq
Date: 05/02106
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, M. McDermott, Chief Berkowsky.
No quorum.
Next Meeting in August.
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Special Meetinq
Minutes from the Evanston Foreiqn Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 07/13/06
Location: 909 lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber
Called to order, 15:35
Special Meeting
Motion to purchase 2007 shift calendars at a cost not to exceed $500.00. (Ellis)
2"d Klaiber
Anproved 3-0
Motion to adjoum. Meier.
2"d Ellis.
Anoroved 3.0
Meeting adjourned aQ 1550 hrs.
Evanston Foreiqn Fire Tax Board meetinq — Minutes
Revised 12/01/06
Date: 11127/06
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Grizely, Klaiber, M. McDermott, Chief Berkowsky,
DIC Whalen, B/C McDermott, DIC Kelly, Nelson, Fochs, PJ Casey
Called to order. 15:35
Motion by Ellis to accept previous minutes read by Grizely. 2"d by Meier.
Approved 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 63,490.17
Checking - 70,358.93
Total - $133,849.10
Motion by McDermott to accept financial report. Zd by Ellis.
Approved 5-0.
New Business
• Detail Radios (Gdzely )
Tabled until next meeting
• Coffee machine for Station 4. (Borre)
Motion by Grizeiv to purchase machine not to exceed $600. 2"d M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0. 'same as Sta. 3 order'
• Recliners for Sta. # 1 (PJ Casey)
Discussion — purchase 10 recliners
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 10 recliners not to exceed $4500.00.
2"4 McDermott,
Approved 5-0.
• Chairs for bunkroom at Sta. 1. ( PJ Casey )
Motion by McDermott to purchase 8 chairs not to exceed $800.00
2n° Klaiber.
Aoaroved 5-0
+ Misc. furniture for Sta. 1 ( PJ Casey )
Discussion on purchasing end tables, a TV stand, and 2 lamps.
Motion by Ellis to purchase all Items not to exceed $300.00. VO Grizely.
Approved 5-0
+ Bose Radio for Sta. 1 ( PJ Casey )
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 1 radio not to exceed $375.00. V4 McD.
Approved 5-0
• Binoculars for all vehicles, ( PA Casey / Vanek )
Discussion on need. Last purchase was ??? years ago.
Motion by McD to purchase 10 pairs not to exceed $1900.00. 2nd Grizely.
Approved 5-0
• 5 Digital Cameras for FPB. ( Kelly )
Discussion on need and how many.
Motion to purchase 5 cameras not to exceed $1600.00. 2nd
Approved 5-0
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• Extrication Gloves (BFFTB )
Discussion — Gloves were previously approved but never bought.
Grizely to obtain a few different styles and get a consensus on preference.
• Discussion on equipment being purchased to supply ALS trucks.
Total Cost = Approximately $7100.00.
Board willing to help. Stay Tuned,
Old Business
• Significant Evanston Fires DVD
If interested — submit your name to M. Grizely.
• Knife Sharpening
Yearly bill for all stations Is due.
Motion by bills to pay bill not to exceed $1200.00. 2nd Grizely.
&Droved
• Next Meeting -- February 26, 2007
• Motion to adjourn by McDermott. V by Klaiber.
knravod 3-0
' Evanston Foreiqn Fire Tax Board meeting w Minutes
Date: 2/26/2007
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Grizely, Klaiber, Chief Berkowsky, D!C Whalen, Nelson,
O'Gara, S. Perrino, Muno, Gonzalez, McDonnell, Heneghen
Called to order. 07:30
Financial Report Savings - $ 63,763.90
Checking - 119.359.94
Total - $ 183,123.84
Motion to accept financial report. Zd
Approved 4-0.
New Business
• Coffee Machine for Station HO ( Nelson }
Motion by Ellis to purchase machine not to exceed $600. 2nd Klaiber.
ADoroved 4-0. "same as Sta. 3 order'
• Binoculars — 4 more pairs to meet initial request. ( Grizely }
Discussion as to the need. All front line rigs have new.
Motion by Ellis to purchase 4 more. 2"d Klaiber.
Denied 4-0
• Computers for Station 1, 2, 3 ( Novak )
Discussion — Chief Berkowsky stated the IS dept, would not support
these computers. Coordinate purchase with the city and IS would support.
Board received one bid each for 3 different iteirs. We nood 3 bids on the Item
you want.
Request tabled until more information can be obtained.
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• Election discussion
Election for all Board positions to be held sometime in August.
Bose Radios for stations and HO ( Klaiber )
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 5 radios not to exceed $3140.00.2nd Meier
Approved 4-0 3 for stations — 2 for HQ.
Vacuum Cleaners ( Betke )
Tabled until next meeting. Waiting on more Info.
CO monitors ( Kull )
Tabled until next meeting. Waiting on more Info.
• Extrication Gloves (EFFTB )
Discussion — Gloves were previously approved but never bought.
Motion by Ellis to purchase 125 pairs of glove not to exceed $6250,00.
2nd by Grizely.
Approved 4-0
• Weight Machine for Sta. 3 ( Yee / Klaiber )
Mallon by Ellis to purchase machine for estimated price of $6120.06.
2nd by Klaiber.
Approved 4-0
• Toolbox & tools for Engine 25 (Jaremus )
New toolbox already obtained. City to look at purchase of necessary tools.
• Department Photographs ( Chief Berkowsky )
Motion by Grizely to hire photographer not to exceed $2500.00, 2"d Meier.
Approved 4-0
• Panini Grills ( Dillon )
Motion by Ellis to purchase 5 grills not to exceed $900.00. 2"d by Grizely.
Approved 4-0
• Equipment $ Supplies for ALS Trucks. ( D/C Whalen )
Motion by Ellis to purchase not to exceed $8200.00. Vd by Klaiber.
Approved 4-0
• RIC Bags ( S. Perrino / Muno )
Motion by Ellis to purchase 3 bags not to exceed $500.00. 2"d by Grizely.
Approved 4-0
• Search Bags ( S. Perrino / Muno )
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 8 bags not to exceed $3400.00. Od Grizely.
Approved 4-0
• Equipment for reserve engines ( Muno )
Motion by Ellis to purchase equipment not to exceed $10,000.00. 2"d Klaiber.
Motion Amender! by Ellis to include reserve truck.
Approved 4.0
• Discussion on retirement health program for all employees.
Many issues, many possibilities. More info. and expertise needed.
Motion by Ellis to pay for an Attorney to go over all concerns. T4 Klaiber.
Aaaroved 4-0
• Discussion on need for washers and dryers at all stations.
• Snecial Meetina — might be needed for Health plan & washers and dryers.
To be determined.
• Next Meeting — May 31, 2007
Motion to adiourn by Ellis. 2"d by Klaiber.
Aaoroved 4-0
Adiourned Cat 08:60 hrs.
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Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting - Minutes
Date: 5/31 /2007
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Grizely, Klaiber, Chief Berkowsky, DIC Whalen, Muno,
M. McDermott, R. Davis. DIC Gannon, Goldman, Spillane, Novak, Malloy,
Called to order: 07:30
Minutes
Minutes from previous meeting read.
Motion by Meier to accept the minutes. 2"d M. McDermott
Accented 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 64,029.82
Checking - 103.067.83
Total - $167,097.65
Motion by Ellis to accept financial report. V4 Grizely
Anaroved 5-0.
New Business
• Computers for Station 7. 2, 3 ( Novak )
I.S. department to facilitate all components of purchase, set up, & maintenance.
Motion by Meier to purchase 3 computers not to exceed $5500.00.2d Klaiber
Approved
3 - yes
9 - no
i - abstained
• T.V. for F.P.B.
Motion by M. McDermott to purchase combo TV unit not to exceed $350.00.
V Klaiber
Approved 5-0
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• Detail Radios
Motion by Grizety to purchase 6 radios with Mic., battery, and charger.
Not to exceed 54200.00. 2" d Ellis.
Discussion — Are spare radios compatible with new repeater system.
Answer won't be known until T. Janetske receives info from radio company.
Motion withdrawn and Board voted (5-0) to table this item until next meeting when
more info will be available.
Washers and Drvers
Motion by Ellis to purchase 5 units not to exceed $4500.00. 2"d M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0
Two washers and two dryers for Sta. 2
One dryer for Sta. 4
• Elections
Will finalize at September meeting.
Tentative -- November posting, December Election
Old Business
• Sauad — money still available
Wave Runners
Mike Goldman submitted a request for a Jet Docking System,
Includes set-up and installation. Approx. $5671.13.
Motion by M. McDermott to purchase not to exceed $6500.00.2"d Grizely.
Aaproved "
Discussion — Storage during the off-season ?
Who is going to assemble and disassemble ?
Chief Berkowsky, Chief Gannon, and Capt. Goldman stated the logistics
have not been worked out yet but they don't foresee a problem.
There are many storage possibilities and unit is easy to assemble.
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Wave Runner Accessories
Waterproof radios
2 @ S260.00 ea =
$520.00
GPS
2 @ 5299.99 ea -
$599.98
Compass
2 @ S 33.99 ea -
$ 67.98
Storm Whistles
2 @ $ 6.00 ea -
S 12.00
Throw Bags
2 @ S 38.99 ea =
S 77.98
Orange Flares
2 @ S ? _
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Total
$1277.94 +
Motion by M. McDermott to purchase accessories not to exceed $1330.00.
2n° Ellis.
Approved 5-0
• Next Meeting — Sept. 26, 2007
• Motion to Adlourn by Griiety. 2"d M. McDermott.
Approved 5-0
Adlourned at 0830 hrs.
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Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting - Minutes
Date: 9/26/2007
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Grizely, Klaiber, D/C Whalen, M. McDermott, Smrha,
Brannan, Dupont, Gobat, Quinones.
Called to order: 07:40
Minutes
Minutes from previous meeting read.
Motion by Meier to accept the minutes. 2n4 M. McDermott
Accented 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 64,384.42
Checking - 70.808.95
Total - $ 135,193.37
Motion by Meier to pay Treasurer's bond. 2"d Klaiber.
Approved 5-0
Motion by Meier to pay knife sharpening bill, 2nd McDermott.
Approved 5-0
Comcast bill paid.
Squad equipment paid.
Wave Runner equipment paid.
Motion by Ellis to accept financial report. 2"d Grizely
Approved 5-0
New Business
• Cost of newspapers for all stations (Dupont)
Need more information on consolidation of all bills.
Tabled until next meeting.
• Safety Goggles (Dupont)
Discussion — safety goggles with 3 tenses.
$32.001 pair.
Motion by Grizely to purchase 125 pairs not to exceed $4100.00.
20 Meier.
Aooroved 5-0
• Discuss Elections for all positions
All terms of the 5 positions on the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board are
expiring. A notice will be posted at all stations and City Hall with
Information for anyone Interested in submitting their name for the election.
Detail and spare radios (Grizely, Janetske)
Motion by Grizely to purchase 6 radios with accessories not to exceed
$4200.00, 2' Klaiber.
Anoroved 5-0
Grill for Sta. 2 ( ?? , Daugherty)
More information needed as to the need.
Tabled until next meeting.
• Mattresses for Sta. 2 (Spillane)
More information needed. Box spring Included?
Short or long? City to replace as needed? Share cost?
Tabled until next meeting.
Workout equipment for Sta. 1 (PJ Casey)
More Information needed as to the need and the space.
Tabled until next meeting.
• Recliners for Sta. 4 (Brandt)
Motion by Ellis to purchase 2 recliners not to exceed $1500.00.
2' Grizely.
Avoroved 5-0
+ Knox Boxes — Temporary for Handicapped (FPB)
More information needed. SOG - ? Benefit - ?
Tabled until next meeting.
e Evanston FD Calendars (Betke)
Motion by Grizely to purchase 1500 calendars not to exceed $513.00.
god Meier.
Approved 5-0
a Reserve Truck Equipment (Muno)
Muno submitted a list of equipment.
Motion by Grizely to purchase equipment not to exceed $5000.00.
2n° McDermott.
Approved 5-0
a Bose Radio (Arreguin 1 Klaiber)
Discussion — "NO MORE BOSE RADIOS"
Motion by Klaiber to purchase Bose radio w/IPOD. connect kit not to
exceed $628.00. 2rd Grizely.
Approved 5-0
• Saw Blades (Rafacz)
No prices available. Possibly put in for City to purchase.
Tabled until next meeting.
• TV for Sta. 3 (Klaiber)
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 2 TVs not to exceed $1600.00.
2n4 McDermott.
Approved 5-0
a Coffee grinders and Coffee (Brannan)
Grinders - S89.95 each for all 5 stations — free shipping
Coffee — 55# of coffee to cover all stations - $205.00 per month.
Discussion — EFFTB not purchasing perishable products.
Motion by Klaiber to purchase grinders not to exceed $500.00.
V McDermott.
Approved 5-0.
Pension Fund Donation
Discussion on making a donation to the Pension Fund.
One mention was for $50.000.00.
Get feedback for next meeting.
Next Meetinai On December 17t' 07:30 M.. Headcatuarters
Motion by Ellis to adjourn. 2nd McDermott.
Aoproved 5-0 Q 08:55
Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board rneetinq - Minutes
Date: 12/17/2007
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Grizeiy, Klaiber, DIC Whalen, M. McDermott, Gobat,
Smith, Morson.
Called to order: 07:35
Minutes
Motion by Grizeiy to waive the reading of the minutes from last meeting.
2nd M. McDermott
Approved 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 163,388.36
Checking - 57.003.56
Total - $ 220,391.92
Motion by Klaiber to accept financial report. 2nd by M. McDermott
Approved 5-0
Old Business
• Goggles on back order
• Squad bill not reflected in financial report ( just received ).
• All other items paid for
Detail Radios
Motion by Grizeiy to reconsider motion from previous meeting, 2nd
Klaiber. (Previous motion for Radios & Access. $4200).
Approved 5-0
Motion by Grizeiy to purchase 6 radios and accessories not to exceed
$5000. (Cost adjustment).
Approved 5-0
• Mattresses
Motion by Grizely to purchase 25 bed sets.
2nd M. McDermott. Discussion followed — What can City buy?
Motion withdrawn. Withdrawal approved 5-0
Motion by Grizely to purchase 20 sets not to exceed $9500.
2nd Klaiber. Approved 5-0
City to buy 5 beds at a cost of approx. $2500.
New Business
GPS units for rigs
Motion by Grizely to purchase 18 units not to exceed $8200. 2"d M.
McDermott.
Discussion on need. Approx. 80 responses out of town this year.
Easy installation. Upgrade every 5 years.
Approved 5-0
Chairs for Sta. 5
Discussion — City to purchase.
EFFTB will help if needed.
TV for Sta. 1
Motion by M. McDermott to purchase Sony 52" LCD TV. 2nd Ellis.
Discussion — Why? TV at Sta. 1 has some minor cable issues.
Will revisit if repairs don't correct problem.
Motion to table until repair info. its available.
5-0
e Cable Crossover for Sta. 1
Motion by Grizely to purchase not to exceed $4500.
2nd M. McDermott.
Discussion — House Captain approved. Space available.
Some old machines being removed.
Approved 5-0
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• Small Tools for Eno. 21
Tabled until next meeting. No info. available.
e Election Discussion
See names submitted on x-drive under EFFTB.
Deadline for submitting Is Dec. 31.
Election on Jan. 9, 10, 11, - 2008
All positions — Term = 4 years
e Pension Donation
Motion by Ellis to donate $50,000. 04 Grizely.
Discussion — Good faith gesture. One time deal.
Approved 5-0
SUDplies
Office supplies purchased at a cost of $65.20
Motion by Grizely to adjourn. 2nd McDermott.
Approved 5-0 Q 09:00
Next Meetinq in March 2008 -- Exact date will be posted in Feb.
Evanston Foreiqn Fire Tax Board meeting - Minutes
Date: 2/20/2008
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: DIC Whalen, Capt. Muno, Ellis, P.J. Casey, Hicks, Lynch, Grizely.
Called to order. 07:37
Minutes
Motion by Lynch to waive the reading of the minutes from the last
meeting; 2" Ellis.
Approved 5-0.
Financial Report Savings - $73,892.50
Checking - $57.525.04
Total - $131.417.54
Discussion- $50,000 donation to pension fund reflected in above statement
(check # 146)
- P.J. Casey to give financial report to city clerk by March 1.
Old Business
- Strvker Stretchers
Discussion- Ellis proposes 2 of current EFD stretchers be retained by the
Department (and not turned in for rebate), In case a situation
would arise where a lightweight stretcher would be needed.
-Warranty? Current warranty could be rolled over into new
stretchers.
-Stretchers to become property of City of Evanston, and are to be
maintained by city.
-City of Evanston to purchase 1 new stretcher in addition to three
proposed.
Motion by Hicks to purchase 3 stretchers not to exceed $31,500
2' Casey.
Approved 5-0
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- TV for Station #1
Discussion- This Issue was tabled at last meeting due to repair issues
-Is current TV repaired? To date, not as of yet.
-Engine 25 assigned to Engine 21's quarters during Station 5
construction. Old TV Is going to be used for a new TV area in
the basement (if repairable), due to Increased manpower at
Station #1.
Motion by P.J. Casey to purchase 52" fiat screen TV not to exceed
$2,700. Second Muno
Approved 4-1
-- Humidifiers
Discussion- DIC Gannon to purchase 2 Emerson MoistAIR humidifiers
for Station #2
- Station #4 and Station # 1 need 2 humidifiers each.
Motion by Ellis to purchase 4 humidifiers for Stations #4 and #1 (filters to
be bought separately) 2nd Lynch,
Approved "
- Massacre Chairs
Discussion-1 current chair needs repairs, new Station #5 to receive 1
new massage chair.
-EFFTB to purchase 2 chairs at $1,350 dollars each (list price
$2000). This price includes 3 year warranty.
-Cost to repair one current chair. $1,000+ (only would
include 90 day warranty)
Motion by Ellis to purchase 2 massage chairs for $2,922.75. 2n4 Hicks
Approve 5-0
New Business
- No new business due to this being a special meeting.
Motion by Ellis to adjoum, 2nO Lynch -
Approved 54.
Meeting adjourned @ 08:02.
Next Meetino on Tuesday. March 25, 07:30. 909 Lake Street
Evanston Forei,an Fire Tax Board Meeh'ne — MINUTES
Dare: 3/25M
Location: EFD HQ - 909 Lake Street
Present: Chief Bcrkowsky, DIC Hunter. DX Gannon, Capt. Wagner, Copt, Cox. Capt. Polep, Capt. Perrino,
Capt. Fochs, Rafacz, Kull, Gatewood, Roeder, Heneghan, Shulga, Cederberg, Lipp, Ellis. Capt. Muno, PJ.
Casey, Hicks, Lynch
Called to Order. 0738
Minutes
o Alotion by Lynch to waive reading of the minutes from last meeting. 2" flicks.
Approved 5-0
Financial Report
• Savings- S73,977.72
Checking- $48,618.79
TOTAL- $122, 596.51
• Discussion: Above funds do not represent cost of new stretchers. Roughly S91,000 will remain after Stryker
costs. All other purchases approved by the board to date are paid and reflected in financial report.
• EFFTB Yearly Costs (figures given by Ellis) to be noted: Cable Bill: S5,500; Knife Sharpening: S1,100,
EFF M Bonds S 1,000.
• Motion by Ellis to accept report. 20' Lynch. Approved 54
Old Business
• d Srryker Stretchers to be in service soon. Ambulance 21 is equipped with the first unit that was delivered.
The other three should be installed in the near future.
• Massage Chairs have been ordered and should strive soon.
New Business
• 10-IS Sets .4forning Pride Turnout Gear (3luno)
-City purchased 10 sets of above turnout gear for those deemed most in need (based on uniform inspections).
Should be delivered shortly.
-Capt. Muno request to match city and purchase 10 more (at cost ofS1,760 each)
-City to possibly purchase 10 additional by year's end (per D C Gannon)
Discussion: Wien EFD transiuoncd to current gear (Securitex), what was EFFTB contribution if any" EFFTB
did not assist in turnout purchase but did buy 84 pairs of Fire Boots in 2005 at cost of S 18,760.
Motion by 31uno to purchase 10 sets of ►ionting Pride turnout gear. 2"4I11cks. Approve 5-0
• 15 New 3031IN Air Bowles (3luno)
-,'Muno amends motion to 10 air bottles
-City recently purchased 10 new bottles. Each bottle has a 15 year life span.
Motion by Muno to purchase 10 bottles at S620.00 each. 2'j Case}: Denied 3-Z.
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• Newspaper subscriptions for all 5 firehouses (Sun -Times, Tribune, Evanston Review) (Klaiber)
-Chief Berkow•sky to handle this issue with funds from'ptisoner chow".
-Issue taken off of EFF M agenda.
-Further action to to taken by Chief Scrkow•sky
• 3 C01Pulse-Ox Monitors (!full)
-Only one manufacturer has a product that is NFPA recognized
-Monitors cost around S4,000 each
Discussion: Casey proposes EFFTB purchase I unit as opposed to 3 at once.
-Seeing as monitor would be most useful at structure fires (to monitor CO levels in firefighters' blood), it could
possibly be kept in the Battalion Chiefs buggy.
hlotlon by Casey to purchase I CO/Pulse-Ox monitor. 2 d Hicks. Approved 5-0.
• 11 Beds for Station #1 (Lipp)
-Previous supplier of beds to Station #2 to be used again.
-Supplier (Mattress World) agrees to become vendor with the City of Evanston so that future mattress purchases
made by the city (supplementing EFFTB contributions) will be non -problematic.
- Chief Bcrkow•sky agrees to contribute funds to pay for 4 new bed sets.
Motion by Lynch to purchase 8 beds for station #1 at a cost of around S4,000. 2ie Hiclts. Approved 5-0.
• Label Makers for Station #1 and Station #2 (Griely)
-Does Station #1 already have one?
-More information needed.
-Topic tabled until next meeting.
• Pool Cue sd forStation #2 (I'V. Davis) .
- Complete set to cost S 169.95.
Discussion: Does this purchase benefit the Department? Can this item be bought with Station dues?
Motion by Lynch to purchase pool cue set. 2'f Hicks. Denied 3-2
• Engine Co. 22 rear hose bed shelf (Scoff)
- Capt. Perrino presents issue on behalf of Capt. Scott.
- Current hose accessibility on Engine 22 is very tight and cumbersome.' This new shelf is custom built to Engine
22's specifications. Cost of S 10,895
- Will make pulling hose off rear of 22 much easier and less cumbersome.
Discussion: Perrino asks if EFFTB can cover'/, cost, with the city paying the other %.
Motion by Ellis to pay for half of cost (S5,500) to upgrade Engine 22's hose accessibility. 244 Case); Approved
5-0.
• Archive Shelving for Fire Prevention Bureau (Fochs)
- Fochs presents new• shelving to assist in organization and accessibility of City of Evanston inspection and fire
prevention files.
- Files would be taken out of the basement and consolidated in new shehing (to be located in NW comer office
at EFD HQ)
-Fochs to ask City to pay for accessory folders at a cost of around S 11,000
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-Archive shel►ing costs S7.400 installed.
Motion by Nicks to purchase shcl%ing at a cost of $7,400. 2" Muna Approved I-l.
• 40x40 rent to be used jar FD functions (Cederberg)
-Cederberg presents item as a bcnciit to the Department and to be used for such things as the Department picnic
and the Marty Leon Fun Run.
- Price of S6,800 includes I year warranty.
-Current tent is 3505: proposed tent would offer more room.
Discussion: Hicks asks if in the future the cost could be split 3-ways between the City, the Union and the
EFFTB.
Motion Denied S-0.
• Grill for FD Functions (S6ulga)
- Would cost S559-$613.
-To be used for FD functions.
Dlsca ion: Can the Fun Run pay for the grill? Does this item benefit the Department.
Motion Denied 5-0.
• QuartermasterS)item (Lynch)
- Lynch proposes to use EFFTB funds to set up a quartermaster system whereas EFD members could request
personal FirefrghtingfEMS supplies.
- Example: A Firefighter wants a flashlight for his helmet, webbing. a pen -light, personal rope, etc. The
firefighter would have to submit his idea, be approved, and purchase the item. A receipt would have to be then
presented to receive reimbursement from the EFFTB.
Discussion: There are a number of potential problems that could arise from this system. Lynch told to snake a
proposition to Chicf Ocrkowsky before the next meeting. Current proposal may not work; pre -approved list of
items to be selected from may work better.
Issue to be revisited at next meeting.
Motion by Ellis to adjourn. Ye Muno. Approved 5-0.
Ateering Adjourned at 0900.
Next EFFTB Meetine on Tuesdav, June 24. 2008: EFD HO 909 Lake St.
Evanston Foreien Fire Tax Board — MINUTES
Date: 6124 2008
Location: EFD HQ - 909 Lake Street
Present: Ellis, Nluno, P.J. Casey, Lynch, Chief Berkowsky
Called to Order: 0736
Minutes:
• Motion by Lynch to waive reading of last meeting's minutes 1"e Ellis. APPROVED 4-0.
Financial Report:
• Checking- S38,150.79
Savings- S39.131.29
TOTAL: $77,181,08
• Discussion: Above numbers do not reflect some pending purchases. There Mll be roughly
S36,000 after pending purchases are made.
• There is a rebate check the EFFTH receivedfor SS49.03 from Dan's restattrattt supplies.
Old Business:
• City getting bids for Engine Co. 22's rear hose bed shelf
EFFTB Quartermaster System (Lynch) revisited after being discussed on 03/08 meeting
-Discussion: Initial proposal called for S 100 per EFD member per year to purchase personal
Fire/EMS equipment.
- Item would be pre -approved, and then be purchased by said member. EFD member would then
present receipt to EFFTB treasurer, and upon which would be reimbursed during regular meetings
-All purchased items cannot be something that the City already supplies (Helmets, Pike Poles,
etc.)
-Some Issues with proposal were addressed
-Logistical problem with having each EFD member making their own purchases then submitting
receipts. This may prove to be impractical for financial records to be kept accurately,
- Ellis: $100 per EFD member seemed too much for initial start-up. Proposed funds are reduced to
S50 per member.
Afodon Lynch to set aside funding IS50 per EFD member per year) on a non-rollerer basis 144
Ellis. APPROVED 3-0. (,llama not present to tote).
-Lynch to meet Wth Sajet , Committee to comprise list of items to be purchased by EFFTB, all of
which will be stored at EFD iIQ. Details as to exact purchasing procedure by EFD members to
follow. Please contact EFFTB Secretary L}mch with questions or potential item requests. NO
INFORUAT10N TO FOLLOW.
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• Television Station #4 (Grind})
-Dots Station #4 need a new Television?
- %Vhere would it be placed'
- Morc information is needed.
Motion by Ellis to table proposal. APPROVED,(-O.
• Label 111a8ers for Stations # 1 and #2 (GriWy)
- Muno: Can City purchase?
-Ellis: E1+FT'B to purchase 1' c" to purchase Znd
Motion by Ellis to purchase I label rwker not to exceed S 150.00. a LyneAt. APPROVED 4.0.
J'llodon by Ellis to adjourx 2'f Lynch. APPROVED 3-0. (Mono nor present to We).
Mewing Adjourned 0818
New EFFTB meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2008: EFD HQ 909 Lake
0730HRS-1"Shift
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Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board -- MINUTES
Date: 9-23-08
Location: EFD HQ — 909 Lake Street
Present: Berkowsky, Hunter, Lermer, Taylor, Ellis, Muno, PJ. Casey, Hicks, Lynch
Called to Order: 0735
Minutes
• Lynch reads minutes from last meeting, and an error is noted in the financial
report. The report incorrectly stated that SCBA bottles were approved for
purchase. The error was noted and corrected.
• Motion by, Ellis to accept amended minutes .2"d Lynch. Approved 5-0,
Financial Report
• Savings- S39,768.21
Checking- S16.031.64
TOTAL- S55, 799.85
• Above number reflects the amended minutes as noted above.
• There are two major outstanding approvals not reflected in above figures.
-Roughly $3,500 in Squad equipment outstanding
-S5,000 approved for proposed quartermaster system
• Discussion: When can another check be expected? last year EFFTB received a
check for S98,728 on 11128.
Old Business
+ Quartermaster System is still in development stage. A list of items is still being
gathered. More information to follow.
New Business
• Flashover Simulation Training (Lermer)
-Total cost is S 13,000 (S 12,000 for the class; S 1,000 for kindling)
-Proposal calls for costs to be split between the City and the EFFTB (S6,500 each)
- There are 58 extra spots available for outside Fire Departments to send personnel at
a cost of S 100 per member
- If all 58 spots were filled, it would reduce costs to S2,900 for the EFFTB and S2,900
for the City
- Chief Hunter to send email via NIPSTA to fill vacancies
-EFD personnel to attend on duty and will be covered as such
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Discussion: Should the EFFTB pay for training? Training budget has been reduced
year afler year. is it the position of the EFFTB to now cover training? The training
budget is further reduced due to the fact that paramedic school is paid for with
training budget funds.
Motion by Ellis for the EFFTB to pay half of the cost for flashover training 2"d
Lynch. Approved 3-2.
* Reclinersfor Station #4 (Taylor)
Discussion- Two chairs are broken and need to be replaced. Proposal calls for three
chairs. Motion by Ellis to purchase 2 chairs at a cost not to exceed 51,120. 2^d Casey,
Approved 4-1.
• Television for Station #4 (Gritely)
Discussion- Current television in workout room is original to Station construction.
TV on apparatus floor to be placed in workout room, new TV to be placed on
apparatus floor.
Motion Ellis to purchase TV at cost not to exceed 51,000. tad Hicks. Approved 3-0.
**NOTE**At 0823 Muno and Casey (on duty) dispatched out on a run. Both
remain absent far the rest of the meeting
• Kitchen items for Stations #2,#3 and #4 (LoBianco)
Discussion- It is apparent that these firehouses need many new kitchen items.
Itemized list is provided to EFFTB. List is reviewed and amended.
Station #2 omissions- Salad vegetable dryer (132.71)
Electric can opener (534.03)
Station#3 omission- 3 sets of cutting boards (I58.82)
Station #4 revision- Knife purchase not to exceed S200
Approved Totals: Station #2: 51074.59
Station #3: 5550.54
Station #4: 5769.42
TOTAL: 52,394.55
Motion Ellis to purchase above kitchen items not to exceed amended total. 2"d
Lynch. Approved 3-0.
a Plastic Fire Nelmets for Fire Prevention Bureau (Block)
Discussion: Helmets good for PR, but should the EFFTB pay for it? Should this item
be placed in the Fire Prevention budget?
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Motion by Ellis to purchase 2500 plastic fire helmets at a cost not to exceed S1780.
2i1 Lynch. Approved 2-1.
• EFD Shift Calendars (Berke)
Discussion: This item is presented every year.
Motion Ellis to purchase 1500 shift calendars at s cost of S531.00. a Lynch.
Approved 3-0.
Motion by Ellis to adjourn. 21d Lynch. Approved 3-0.
Meeting Adjourned at 0848.
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EFD HQ 909 Lake St. 0730 HRS
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Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board —MINUTES
Date: 11-23-08
Locution: EFD HQ — 909 Lake Street
Present: Ellis, Muno, P.J. Casey, Lynch, Chief Berkowsky, Lipp, Roeder
Called to Order: 0755
Minutes:
- Motion Ellis to waive reading of last meeting's minutes 2"d Lynch. Approved 4-0.
Financial Report:
- Checking- 16,626.30
Savings- 125.121.87
TOTAL: $141, 748.17
- Discussion: Above numbers do not reflect some outstanding approved purchases.
There will be5119,104.43 after purchases are made.
- Items outstanding are as follows:
- Engine 22 rear hose bed shelf (55,450)
- Station 4 recliners ($1,120)
- Kitchen Supplies (52,394.55)
- Quartermaster System (55,000)
- Squad 21 equipment ($4,260.07)
- COMCAST cable (Paid, but not reflected in statement) — (S4,419)
- There was a problem with the city giving the EFFTB the yearly check. The
EFFTB funds are supposed to be given directly to the board without passing
through the city. There is state legislation that supports this. More information to
follow.
Minutes:
- Motion by Ellis to waive minutes. 2"4 Lynch. Approved 4-0.
Old Business:
- Don Restaurant supplies seems to have a problem filling our order from the last
meeting. Jennifer LoBianco is having a eery hard time receiving the kitchen items
that were approved and ordered. Future kitchen items may not be ordered through
Don.
- Quartermaster System is going to be withdrawn by Lynch. It will be re -visited in
2009. More information to follow.
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New Business:
- Hip Boots (Berke)
Discussion: Are they necessary? What will they be used for? Is the cost worth it?
Will it become another item that the department has to supply candidates when
they arrive? Chief Berkowsky against idea.
-Proposal calls for all EFD members to receive boots at 5130 per pair. To be used
for winter weather details (broken pipes, excessive snow, etc.) and NOT for
firefighting.
Motion by Lynch ro purchase Nip Boots at a cost of $130 per pair. Denied 3-1.
- Pop Machines far Stations #3 and #3 (Berke)
Discussion: Previous pop machines purchased with assistance from prisoner
chow fund. Fund has since been dissolved, but one more payment from EPD is
due. Can fund help pay for new machines?
Item tabled pending more information regarding EPD prisoner chow payment
- Automobile Entry Tools (Berke)
Discussion: This issue has been brought up to Chief Berkowsky by other officers.
What is the risk/benefit of using these tools on cars and potentially damaging
them?
Item tabled for further discussion.
- Three and one half ton floor jacks (Lynch)
Discussion: Jack to be utilized for quick elevation of an automobile in any
particular situation where speed is essential. Currently, the airbags are the main
means for "lifting" cars, and a floor jack would be used as an adjunct to them. If
someone is pinned under a car, a floor jack, along with minimal cribbing, could
be utilized to quickly remove them.
Motion Lynch to purchase 5 floor jacks (1 paid for with previously approved
Squad tool money) at cost not to exceed $2000. 2"d Ellis. Approved 4-0. Jacks
will be placed on Engine Companies (e-rcluding 23 due to lack of space).
- Mise. Kitchen Items (LoBianco)
Discussion: There are two orders, one from Target and another from Don
supplies. Due to the current problems with Edward Don, that particular order
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(which is approximately $2000 and for Station #1) will be tabled.
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Motion Lynch to purchase misc. kitchen items for stations 0 1,2,3 and 4 at a cost
not to exceed S400.2d Ellis Approved 4 0.
- Glove/Boot Warmers for all S firehouses (Muno)
Discussion: Come with a two year warranty.
Motion Muno to purchase 5 at a cost not to exceed S500.2"d Lynch. Approved
3-0.
Note: P.J. Casev not present to vote. Absent for rest of meetinp,
- Vulcan cordless portable LED scene lights (Muno)
Discussion: Lights are very portable and run off a battery. Similar in size to the
"box lights" on the Engines and Trucks. Would be beneficial for remote scenes or
other places (such as the water front) where running hard -lined lights is not
practical.
Motion Muno to purchase 4 lights at a cost not to exceed $2500. 2*d Lynch.
Approved 3-0.
Note: One light to be paid with pre -approved Squad tool fund.
Motion Ellis to adjourn. 2nd Lynch. Approved 3-0.
Meeting adjourned 0900.
Next EFFTB meeting Monday, March 30, 2009: EFD HQ 909 Lake
0730 HRS — 3,d Shift