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MINUTES OF THE FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2001
Present M.McDermott, Ellis. J.Dillon,Klaiber. J.M Cox, Muno, P. Dillon, Whalen,
Griaely, Wilkinson, Howard, Berkowsky, Nolen, and Freeman
Called to order. 15:30 hrs.
Minutes read and approved 5-0
Financial: Total funds $102.860.60 Approved 5-0
Old business:
We still have not been given a answer to the maintenance of the physical fitness we
have purchased
• Stickers have been put on all equipment purchased by the board
• In reference to the boat, we have been told that the departments hands are tied. The
company that was supposed to train us went out of business. We have asked the
chief to pursue this item and we would like to see progress made for training and
use by fire department members. The board has been approving equipment for the
dive team, we feel that the boat is a vital support fun ton when our divers enter lake
Michigan and we do not believe waiting for a outside department to arrive with a
boat is acceptable.
New business:
• Pat Dillon presented hand held lights for all members . approved 5-0 for 120 lights
and 50 bulbs approx. $3500.00.Discussion:(per recommendation from chief we will
get another couple of bids)
• Muno presents personal searchlrescue ropes to place on air paks. Approved 5-0
Discussion: Whalen ordering a couple of different types to train on. $3150.00
• Muno presents bench grinders for st #1 and 2. Approved 5-0 $175.00
• Muno presents 2 thermal imagers for engine 4 and 5. Approved 5-0.Discussion:
board went ahead with this due to city not committing to purchase in a joint effort.
• Muno presents pike poles for engines. Discussion: We have been told that Hunter
has ordered some pike poles, We are unable to obtain info. On what style or where
they are at. The board wants this item brought back up for discussion at a later
meeting.
• Whalen presents 4 full face mask and regulators. Discussion: again the boat issue,
training, and need for this item was brought up. We do support the dive team, but
again would like to see water support for the members. After a long discussion
approval 4-1 $5000.00
PLEASE NOTE:theBoard Is requesting any proposals and bids be submitted to all
members of the board no less then 5 days before a meeting. This will help run the
meeting in a orderly fashion. Thanks for your cooperation.
Motion to adjoum: Ellis, 2"d Cox Approved 5-0
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MINUTES OF THE FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD MEETING JUNE 18, 2001
PRESENT: M. McDermott, Ellis, J.M Cox, Wilkinson, and Perrino
Called to order 15:40 hrs.
Minutes read and approved 3-0
FINANCIAL: Total funds of $72.047.10 (paid out S32.017.10 since last meeting. Grinders still teed to be
purchased and paid for).
OLD BUSINESS:
• Per Chief Wilkinson boat training will occur with a joint effort with Parks
department. This will be set up as soon as passible.
• Maintenance of physical Bess equipment still not resolved. Per Chief Wilkinson,
Saar Hunter has bets working o■ tt but prices are too high. We asked Wilkinson
to get this issue resolved, we have been discussing this issue for over a year now and
are not satin fled with the results. This continues to be problems with the treadmills
and stair masters, we do not want them to get any worse.
NEW BUSINES:
• Ellis brought a list of kitchen supplies for all 5 fire stations and the staff lounge. The
plan is to get all stations outfitted close to the same.
Items include 6 microwaves, 5 food processor/ meat grinders, toasters, 3 mat slicers, 2-60 and 3- 30 inch
grills, convection oven (staff), and Miscellaneous kitchen supplies. S72304.99 Approved 3-0
• Discussion Of turkey fryer and pressure cooker to get forwarded to next meeting
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Ellis, 2°d McDermott
Next Meeting scheduled for September 20, 2001 at fire station t/ 1
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Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board Meeting November 13, 2001
Present: M. McDermott, Ellis, J. Dillon, Klaiber, Whalen, Muno, and Wilkinson
Called to order 15:40 hrs
Minutes read and approved 4-0
Financial: Total funds $46.769.90 Approved 4-0
Old business:
• Presented problem with not having a maintenance agreement in place for work
out equipment, after 18 months. Wilkinson with out answer for the problem, he
said he forgot to get an answer prior to meeting. Again we expressed the city
obligation to a contractual agreement and would like to have someone let us
know what is going on.
New business:
• McDermott presents items for fire station #5
• Ice maker $1285.00
• 3 Humidifiers $384.00
• 4 ceiling fans $1115.00
• work out mats $243A5
After discussion the board agreed to items. Also recommended we contact other
stations and purchase as needed. (Fire station #4 needed 1 humidifier and floor
mats; all other stations are ok. Approved 4-0
• Klaiber presents shift calendars (up to $500.00 for calendars) approved 4-0
• Ellis presents mattresses for stations #4 & #5 (4 for #4 and 9 for #5)$513.00 per
set
D'Isc ussion on mattresses
There was no response from Wilkinson and Hunter in regards to the beds,
leaving it to F.F.T.B to purchase. Evanston store was also recommended.
Approved 4-0
• Klaiber recommends purchase of possible water vacs or pumps, folkywing
some recent problems. Klaiber will look into these items and present at the
next meeting.
• Muno request purchase of 3 light weight gated Y's for high rise bags.
Discussion on the issue was based on the department funding this item.
Wilkinson said there may be money available in small tools and we should
give the department a chance. We agreed and will see what happens by t;-Pe
next meeting.
• Muno presents truss structure signs for buildings with wood bow trusses.
Price was $8.00 each and approydmately 50 needed. The board suggests use
of money up to $500.00. Discussion was based on Wilkinson & Berkowsky
working out a resolution so we are guaranteed that all buildings will be marked
and who is responsible for getting them in place. Approved 4-0
• Muno request possible purchase of air bottle at a very good price ($250.00).
• Discussion:
• City obligation to purchase these items due to life safety issue
• ff shortage should arise safety grievance could be filed
• We need to know what the city or department program is for bottles
• Whalen tells us the department puts in every year for these items and it
continues to have them cut out by the city. The question was raised to
both Wilkinson and Whalen in regards to someone approaching the city or
alderman and letting them know this is not an item that can be cut We
were told that know one has done this in the past
• Board request that the chiefs approach the city and let them know there is
a great deal on bottles and that they should purchase them now.
• Miller presents fax machines for the fire houses
• Discussion on this item involved Chief Wilkinson saying he did not see ties
as a problem. We would have to use a line splitter, he will not have
separate limes put in for this machine. Miller will have to present with bids
at the next meeting.
• Muno presents conversation in regards to purchase of lightweight turn out gear.
• Discussion led to the board wanting a plan from the staff or the city to tel
us when and how they plan on purchasing gear. We also need to know
what type of gear they will use.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Ellis, 2" a Klaiber Approved 4-0
Next meeting scheduled February e, 2001. Meeting will be at Fire Station #1 at 3:30
Dunn, Civia
From: McDermott, Michael
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 9:37 PM
To: Dunn. Civia; Wilkinson. John; Whalen, Mike; Waas, Sandi; Kelly, Kevin; Judon, Selestine;
Jones. Rita; Hunter, Sam; Haltom, Blair Edwards, James; Brewer, John; Berkowsky, Alan;
Adam. Michael; Anderson, Michael; Arreguin, David; Bednarz, Charles; Betke, William; Block,
Geoffrey: Boetto, Jeffrey; Bogard, Michael; Boliaux, Guy; Borre, Richard; Brandt, Karl;
Brannan. Craig; Brumbach, Ronald: Byme, Robert; Casey, Peter A.; Casey, Peter Jr.;
Cleland. David; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo; Cox, James A.; Cox, James M.; Dickman,
Kurt; Dillon, James; Dillon, Patrick: Dohm, Kenneth; Drott. Randall; Dunbar, Milton; DuPont,
James; Dwyer, George; Ellis, David: Erpelding, Thomas; fire1; Fochs, Dale; Foley, Peter,
Freeman. Bruce, Gannon, Ronn; Goldman, Michael; Grizely, Matthew; Hanchar, Peter,
Hargreaves, Scott; Hasanov, Mehmedali; Hayden, Robert; Hayes, James; Henderson,
Norman; Hilbert, Gary: Hohl, Dwight; Howard, Thomas; Janetske, Thomas; Jaremus, Ben;
Kavanagh, Thomas; King, Patrick; Klaiber, Gregory; Kull, Kimberty; Kunita, Donald; Lakin,
Howard; Leoni, Gregory; Lermer, Alan; Lipp, David LoBianco, Louis; Lord, Charles; Marti,
Robert; Martin, Dean: McCafferty, Brian; McDermott, Jeffrey; McDermott, Michael; McDonnell,
Michael; McGuigan, Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier, Michael; Miller, Arthur. Mortell, John;
Moskal, Joseph; Muno, William; Nelson, Robert; Nolan, Mario; Novak, Patrick; O'Gara,
Timothy; Perrino, Emanuel; Polep, Paul; t]uinones, Jose; Rafacz, Martin; Ready, Steven;
Regan, James: Reid, William; Reif, Patrick, Roche, John; Ryan, Michael; Schumacher,
Richard; Scott, Brian; Shulga, Ronald; Simpson, Kenneth C.; Smith, Jobe; Spillane, Michael;
Suther, David; Swanson, Gary; Szostak, Michael; Taylor, Timothy; Vanek, Glenn; Wagner,
Robert; Wideman, Michael: Williams, Clyde E.; Williams, Donald; Yee, Anthony
Subject: Foreign fire tax board minutes
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 216102
Location: 1332 Emerson (fire station 1)
Present: M. McDermott, Ellis, J.M Cox, J.A Cox, Nelson, Kelly, Vfhlkinson, Whalen, Gannon, Bednarz. and Haltom
Called to order: 15:40
Minutes read and approved 3-0
Financial: Approximately $40.000.00 in account and City has check to issue for $62.000.00 approved 3-0
Old business: Still waiting on a work out maintenance agreement far all machines
New business:
1. Bob Nelson resents request for a public education trailer as a joint effort with city rant money. Request was for
$14.000.00 presents
will be used for education and people can be trained to use. The time used will be put out as a
detail. Trailer will be here in 2003 ( approved Ellis, 2n0 McDermott 3-0)
2. McDermott request Bose radio for St. #2 ($450.00) (approved Ellis, 2nd Cox 3-0)
3. McDermott presents 3 televisions for St #2,4, and 5 (51500.00 approved Cox 2n4 Ellis 3-0)
4. Kelly presents 4 hand lights (like the one on our engine) to be placed in bureau vehicles
Discussion: Wilkinson said they can be installed and they would just have to figure out where and how to complete.
5.Discusion on satellite dishes for all of the firehouses were brought up. We will need details on pricing, if the city will allow
them to be placed on the building, and how the payment will be worked out, so we are not sending out monthly bills for all
fire houses. More to come on this in the future.
6.Discussion for next meeting on continuing chair replacement as needed
Motion to adjourn: Ellis 2na McDermott approved 3-0
Next meeting scheduled for May 81h, 2002 at 1332 Emerson (fire stationl) 3:30 P.M.
EVANSTON FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD
MINUTES
Date: 5/8/02
Present: M. McDermott. Ellis. Klaiber, Cox JA. Cox JM, Perrino. Muno, J. McDermott,
Dwyer, Brewer, Wilkinson. Haltom
Called to order: 16:00 hrs
Minutes read: approved 4-0
Financial: $98.261.90 (approved 4-0 with outstanding items like the trailer, bose, ceiling
fans, and lights)
Old Business:
1. 50 truss signs made and being placed through out the next 2 months
2. St 5 ceiling fans and bureau car lights still need completion
3. Work out agreement still not resolved. Wilkinson says he will talk to
Hunter again and see what is going on. He also requested that we should
have called him and he would have had an answer. We have had this
discussion over a two-year period and we figured every one knew about it
already. We wiI] give a call after 10 days for a final answer or pursue other
means.
New Business:
1. Muno presents washing machine for turn out gear. purchase of machine
approve 3-0 with a dollar amount of 7235.75 (Ellis, 2"d Klaiber)
2. Muno presents new thermal Imager unit, 2 are currently out of service and
repair will be 3150.00 each. The new one will be $8250 with a 3-year
warranty. The Ellis made motion for 1 new one and 2id by McDermott (4-0).
Discussion: City can't commit to second one, Stratford looking into funds for
the second one. If fire staff and city cant find the funds we will have a special
meeting for the approval and discussion of a second one so all rigs are
outfitted.
3. McDermott requested funds for small kitchen supplies for firehouse 4. The
approval was made 4-0 with items being purchased from Edward Don.
4. Muno presents turn out gear. City has agreed to 4 sets and foreign fire tax to
match. Discussion lead to board Ellis wanting a list of all turn out gear and
who was in need of replacement, along with that what is the long term and
what has been the replacement policy up until now. Motion to approve 4 sets
by McDermott approved 3-1 for S4800.00
5. Brewer presented funding for a mix of public education and emblems for fire
prevention week, for a total of $2500.00-3000.00 (includes water bottles for
kids, and boxes for families with fires). Discussion on the issue to find out if
the bureau had used its full budget, if the bottles would be given out at the
new trailer, and who would be responsible for distribution. Reglrest from the
board to hold over until next meeting (approved hold over 3-0)
6. Ellis makes motion for cable payment at all 5 firehouses instead of satellite.
Discussion on satellite was to hold on that idea due to need to install and
maintain on the buildings and the system. Approved 1 year of cable at
S3000.00 (3-0)
7. Perrino presents Hepatitis C testing for all firefighters. Discussion on test
involved the joint effort with Dr. French, cost of 33.00 for each test. Ellis
doesn't believe the board should cross the line on medical testing. Some
employees are already being tested when hired and testing was pulled off the
negotiation table last time through. Ellis questioned the fact that the testing
directly effected the firemen and not the department as the board is in place
for. Ellis felt this is a health and safety issue and gets pursued by the union
and a possible arbitrator. Ellis questioned what if members test positive and
who will support the funds so the FF M is not in the middle. Steve says he
only wants testing funds, no treatment funds. Dr. French attended the
convention and will support the confidentiality of the test process. City has
not offered to test all, although they have tested 14 members to date. 3.
McDermott says the safety grievance could draw out the issue, even thought
the new hires are not part of bargaining unit. Ellis again states he thinks local
742 should fund. Ellis recommends legal advice from attorney to find out
legal consequences for the board. The amendment for legal counsel approved
3-0 and M. McDermott request if the legal end is ok, we will have a special
meeting to discuss and possibly approve this item. Approved 3-0.
Motion to adjourn: Ellis, 2sd McDermott 3-0 (18:00 Hours)
EVANS'TON FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD
MINUTES
Date: 09/30/02
Called to order: 15:30
Present: M. McDermott. Ellis. J. Dillon. klaiber, miller, Spillane, Whalen
Minutes read: approved McDermott, 2n4 klaiber
Financial: $83.026.65 ($20.000 outstanding which includes trailer, bond. Washing
machine, Bose, cable) accepted McDermott, 2"d Klaiber
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Bose radio to be ordered after miscommunication from hunter, we will send check
and get radio
2. Ellis will order station 4 kitchen items
3. Whalen found funding for new thermal imager and will be placing the order as
soon as we decide which one is the best.
New Business:
1. Betke request shift calendars for $500.00. approved 4-0
2. Betke request warehouse storage. Discussion shows that city id already supplying
and there is no need right now.
3. Kavanaugh request a dishwasher for station #5. Discussion wants it to be
submitted through staff first so they can replace as needed.
4. Jaremus request tools for engine. Discussion leads to gathering info from stations
of what is needed. McDermott to send a request into Hunter to stock tool boxes
properly.
5. Spillane request one tool polisher. Discussion wants Spillane to present bids x 3
and we also believe all stations should get outfitted. Push to next meeting.
6. Klaiber wants to check into elections and when next one will take place.
7. McDermott discusses the fact that Staff' is not collecting the hand lights that were
issued to all firefighters. Chief Wilkinson sat in on the first meeting when these
approved by the board. He also new that the lights were department issue and we
expected them to be returned when people retired. McDermott contacted Hunter
and was told that Sam new nothing about this. We are tapping into our reserves
to outfit new firefighters, which mean we will eventually be running short. We
will file a safety grievance when we run down and cannot outfit our employees.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Ellis, 2nd Klaiber approved 4-0
Next meeting December 9`h at fine station # 1 1332 Emerson. 3:30 P.M
Submit all requests 1 week prior to any meeting
EVANSTON FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD Page I of 2
Dunn, Civia
From: McDermott. Michael = _-
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 6:45 PM
To: Adam, Michael; Anderson. Michael: Arreguin, David; Bednarz, Charles, Berkowsky, Alan; Betke,
William; Block. Geoffrey; Boetto, Jeffrey: Bogard, Michael; Boliaux, Guy; Borre, Richard; Brandt,
Karl; Brannan, Craig: Brewer, John: Brumbach, Ronald; Buchanan, Mark; Byrne, Robert; Casey,
Peter A.; Casey, Peter Jr.; Cleland, David; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo; Cox, James A.; Cox,
James M.; Dickman, Kurt; Dillon, James: ❑illon, Patrick; Dohm, Kenneth; Drott, Randall; Dunbar,
Milton; DuPont. James; Dwyer, George: Edwards, James; Ellis, David; Errppeelding, Thomas; Fochs,
Dale; Foley, Peter, Freeman, Bruce: Gannon, Ronn; Goldman, Michael; Grizely, Matthew; Haltom,
Blair, Hanchar, Peter; Hargreaves, Scott: Hasanov, Mehmedali; Hayden, Robert; Henderson,
Norman; Hilbert, Gary; Hohl, Dwight Howard, Thomas; Hunter, Sam; Janelske, Thomas; Jaremus,
Ben; Judon, Selestine; Kavanagh, Thomas; Kelly. Kevin; King, Patrick; Klaiber, Gregory; Kull,
Kimberly; Kunita, Donald; Lakin, Howard; Leoni, Gregory; Lermer, Alan; Lindstrom, Douglas; Lipp,
David; Lo Bianco, Jennifer, LoBianco, Louis: Lord, Charles; Marti, Robert; Martin, Colleen; Martin,
Dean; McCafferty, Brian; McDermott. Jeffrey; McDermott, Michael; McDonnell, Michael; McGuigan,
Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier, Michael; Miller, Arthur, Mortell, John; Moskal, Joseph; Muno,
William; Nelson, Robert: Nolan, Mario: Novak, Patrick; O'Gara, Timothy; Perrino, Emanuel; Polep,
Paul; Ctuinones, Jose; Rafacz, Martin: Ready, Steven; Regan, James; Reid, Wiliam; Reif, Patrick;
Roche. John; Ryan, Michael; Schumacher, Richard; Schuster, Jon; Scott, Brian; Shulga, Ronald;
Simpson, Kenneth C., Smith, Jobe: Spillane. Michael; Suther, David; Swanson, Gary; Szostak,
Michael; Taylor, Timothy; Vanek, Glenn; Waas, Sandi; Wagner, Robert; Whalen, Mike; Wideman,
Michael; Wilkinson, John; Williams. Clyde E.; Williams, Donald; Yee, Anthony; Youpel, Thomas;
Dunn. Civia
Subject: foriegn Are tax minutes sept 2002
EVANSTON FOREIGN .FIRE TAX BOARD
MINUTES
Date: 09/30/02
Called to order: 15:30
Present: M. McDermott, Ellis, J. Dillon. klaiber, miller, Spillane, Whalen
Minutes read: approved McDermott, 2nd klaiber
Financial: $83.026.65 (S20.000 outstanding which includes trailer, bond. Washing machine, Bose,
cable) accepted McDermott, 2nd Klaiber
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Bose radio to be ordered after miscommunication from hunter, we will send check and get
radio
2. Ellis will order station 4 kitchen items
3. Whalen found funding for new thermal imager and will be placing the order as soon as we
decide which one is the best.
New Business:
I . Betke request shift calendars for S500.00. approved 4-0
2. Betke request warehouse storage. Discussion shows that city id already supplying and there
is no need right now.
3. Kavanaugh request a dishwasher for! tation #5. Discussion wants it to be submitted through
staff first so they can replace as needed.
4. Jaremus request tools for engine. Discussion leads to gathering info from stations of what is
needed. McDermott to send a request into Hunter to stock tool boxes properly.
5. Spillane request one tool polisher. Discussion wants Spillane to present bids x 3 and we also
believe all stations should get outfitted. Push to next meeting.
6. Klaiber wants to check into elections and when next one will take place.
T. McDermott discusses the fact that Staff is not collecting the hand lights that were issued to
all firefighters. Chief Wilkinson sat in on the first meeting when these approved by the board.
He also new that the lights were department issue and we expected them to be returned when
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people retired. McDermott contacted Hunter and was told that Sam new nothing about this.
We are tapping into our reserves to outfit new firefighters, which mean we will eventually be
running short. We will file a safety grievance when we run down and cannot outfit our
employees.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Ellis, 2nd Klaiber approved 4-0
Next meeting December 9th at fire station # 1 1332 Emerson. 3:30 P.M
Submit all requests 1 week prior to any meeting
10/15/02
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fite Tax Board meeting Page 1 of 2
Dunn, Civia
From: McDermott, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 23. 2003 2:38 PM
To: Adam, Michael; Anderson, Michael. Arreguin, David; Bednarz, Charles; Berkowsky, Alan; Betke,
Wiliam; Block, Geoffrey; Boetto, Jeffrey: Boliaux, Guy; Borre, Richard; Brandt, Kart; Brannan,
Craig; Brewer, John; Brumbach, Ronald; Buchanan, Mark; Byrne, Robert; Casey, Peter X: Casey,
Peter Jr.; Cleland, David; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo; Cox, James A.; Cox, James M.;
Dickman, Kurt; Dillon, James; Dillon, Patrick; Dohm, Kenneth: Drott, Randall; Dunbar, Milton;
DuPont, James; Dwyer, George; Edwards, James; Ellis, David: Erpelding, Thomas; Fochs, Dale;
Gannon, Ronn; Goldman, Michael; Grizety, Matthew; Haltom. Blair, Hanchar, Peter; Hargreaves,
Scott; Hasanov, Mehmedali; Hayden, Robert; Henderson, Norman; Hilbert, Gary; Hohl, Dwight;
Howard, Thomas; Hunter, Sam; Janetske, Thomas; Jaremus, Ben; Judon, Selestine; Kavanagh,
Thomas; Kelly, Kevin; King, Patrick; Klaiber, Gregory; Kull, Kimberly; Kunita, Donald; Lakin,
Howard; Leoni, Gregory; Lermer, Alan; Lindstrom, Douglas; Lipp, David; Lo Bianco, Jennifer, Lord,
Charles; Marti, Robert; Martin, Colleen: Martin, Dean; McCafferty, Brian; McDermott, Jeffrey;
McDermott, Michael; McDonnell, Michael; McGuigan, Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier, Michael;
Migon, Tim m.; Miller, Arthur, Mortell, John; Moskal, Joseph; Muno, William; Nelson, Robert* Nolan,
Mario; Novak, Patrick; O'Gara, Timothy; Perrino, Emanuel; Polep, Paul; Quinones, Jose: Rafacz,
Martin; Ready, Steven; Regan, James; Reid, William; Reif, Patrick; Roche, John; Ryan, Michael;
Schumacher, Richard; Schuster, Jon; Scott, Brian; Shulga. Ronald; Simpson, Kenneth C.; Smith,
Jobe; Spillane, Michael; Suther, David; Swanson, Gary; Szostak, Michael; Taylor, Timothy; Vanek,
Glenn; Wass, Sandi; Wagner, Robert; Whalen, Mike; Wbdeman, Michael; Wlkinson, John; Williams,
Clyde E.; Yee, Anthony; Youpel, Thomas; Dunn, Civia, Judon, Selestine
Subject: Foreign Fire Tax minutes
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 3/19103
Location: 702 Madison
Present: M. McDermott, Ellis, J.McDcrmott, Haltom, lord, grizzley, berkowsky. J. Dillon, Klaiber, Schumacher, lipp,
janetske, muno, marti, liz tisdhal, taylor,
Called to order. 15:30
Minutes mad and approved 4-0
Financial: Approximately $61.470.00 end February/ 72.946.00 coming from Stratford/ approved 40
Old business:
ELLIS,
• Cable T.V will be S 1800.00 per station, still in progress
• Strafford to exempt tax for fitb
New business:
TRAILER/FIRE HOUSE
• Agreement has been drawn up and is being reviewed
• Council to vote on deal
• Company supplying is ready to go
• Rigs to be off site at football or special event days
• Approximate cost trailer only S20.000.00
• Additional cost S7.000.00
Motion to fund trailer cost of $27.000.00 from Ellis, 2"d J.Dillon approved 4-0 (payments quarterly)
Motion from Muno for cribbing to supply all 3-trucks (cribbing is plastic, large variety of pieces, and 6-7000 dollars.(motion
to amend with city splitting cost by McDermott, after discussion staff denies fending and motion removed )
Motion Klaiber. 2"d McDermott approved 3-1
Klaiber presents discussion on pressure washer and tool buffers requested by Spillane. After discussion the consensus was to
see if the city could supply washer and people recommended training prior to use of tool buffer would work. There was a
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concern of replacement of buffing compound. Recommended that more info be brought to next meeting by Spillane.
Klaiber presents a request from Whalen
• 2 Bose radios for headquarters
• 1-for training room
• 1-for his own office
Blair denies radios for headquarters
Motion denied 4-0
J.D makes motion fort -pressure cookers at $200.00 each
Approve 4-0
Ellis makes a motion for 18 pair of extrication gloves. In town vendor, assign 3 per shift station 1 & 2
Approved 4-0 (S 1000.00)
Motion to adjourn: Ellis 2r,4 McDermott approved 4-0 16:40 hours
Meeting date to be set at a later date
4/23/03
Dunn, Civia
From: McDermott, Michael
sent: Tuesday, July 29. 2003 10:07 AM
To: Adam, Michael. Anderson, Michael; Arreguin, David; Bednarz, Charles; Berkowsky, Alan;
Betke. William; Block, Geoffrey; Boetto, Jeffrey; Boliaux, Guy; Borre, Richard; Brandt, Karl,
Brannan, Craig; Brewer, John. Brumbach, Ronald; Buchanan, Mark; Byrne, Robert; Casey.
Peter A; Casey, Peter Jr.; Cleland, David; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo; Cox, James
mA ;
'Cox, James M.'. Dickman, Kurt: Dillon, James; Dillon, Patrick; Dohm, Kenneth; 'Drott,
Randall; Dunbar. Milton; DuPont, James; Dwyer, George; Edwards, James; Ellis, David;
Erpeiding. Thomas; Fochs, Dale; Gannon, Ronn; Goldman, Michael; Grizely. Matthew,
Haltom, Blair, Hanchar, Peter, Hargreaves, Scott; Hasanov, Mehmedali; Hayden,
den, Robert
Henderson, Norman; Hilbert, Gary; Hohl, Dwight; Howard, Thomas; Hunter, Sam; Janetske,
Thomas; Jaremus. Ben; Judon, Selestine; Kavanagh, Thomas: Kelly, Kevin; King, Patrick;
Klaiber, Gregory; Kull, Kimberly Kunita, Donald; Lakin, Howard; Leoni, Gregory; Lermer, Alan;
Lindstrom, Douglas; Lipp, David; Lo Bianco, Jennifer; Lord, Charles; Marti, Robert; Martin,
Colleen; Martin. Dean; McCafferty, Brian; McDermott, Jeffrey; McDermott, Michael;
McDonnell, Michael; McGuigan, Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier, Michael; Migon, Tim m_;
MW Arthur, Mortell, John; Moskal, Joseph; Muno, William. Nelson, Robert; Nolan, Mario;
Novak, Patrick; O'Gara, Timothy; Perrino, Emanuel; Polep, Paul; Quinones, Jose; Rafacz,
Martin; Ready, Steven; Regan, James; Reid, William; Reif, Patrick; Roche, John; Ryan,
Michael; Schumacher, Richard; Schuster, Jon; Scott, Brian, Shulga, Ronald; Simpson,
Kenneth C.; Smith. Jobe; Spillane, Michael; Suther, David. Swanson, Gary; Szostak, Michael;
Taylor, Timothy; Vanek, Glenn; Waas, Sandi; Wagner, Robert Whalen, Mike; Wideman,
Michael; Wilkinson, John; Williams, Clyde E.; Yee, Anthony; Youpel, Thomas; Dunn, Civia;
Judon, Selestine; Dunn, Civia
Subject: Foreign Fire Tax minutes
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 711103
Location: 1332 Emerson
Present: M. McDermott, Ellis, J.McDermott, Klaiber, J. Dillon
Called to order: 15:30
Minutes read and approved 4-0
Financial: Approximately S92.000.00 (4000 due for trailer)
Will soon open a business checking account for easy check writing
New business
1. Motion by J.D for replacement of treadmills. Agreed to purchase 5 treadmills for a total of $27.520.00. We
also will retain all current treadmills. The new treadmills will be placed as follows (2 at station 1, and 2, 1 at
#5, and others shipped to remaining stations as needed). Approved 4-0
2. Approved 5 steel vacuum air pots, I for each station.
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting Page 1 of 2
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From: Grizely, Matthew
Sent: Saturday, October 18. 2003 6:66 PM
To: Adam, Michael; Anderson, Michael; Arreguin, David; Bednarz, Charles; Berkowsky, Alan; Betke,
William; Block, Geoffrey; Boetto, Jeffrey: Boliaux, Guy; Borre, Richard; Brandt, Karl; Brannan,
Craig; Brewer, John; Brumbach, Ronald; Buchanan. Mark; Byrne, Robert; Casey, Peter A.; Casey,
Peter Jr.; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo. Cox, James A.; Davis, Ryan; Dickman, Kurt; Dillon,
Patrick; Dohm, Kenneth; Dunbar, Milton; DuPont, James; Dwyer, George; Edwards, James; Ellis,
David; Erpelding, Thomas; t=ochs, Dale; Gannon, Ronn; Gobat, Timothy; Goldman, Michael;
Gonzalez, Jeffrey; Grizely, Matthew; Haltom, Blair, Hanchar, Peter, Hargreaves, Scott; Hasanov,
Mehmedali; Hayden, Robert; Henderson, Norman. Hicks, Gary; Hilbert, Gary; Hohl, Dwight;
Howard, Thomas', Hunter, Sam; Janetske, Thomas; Jaremus, Ben; Jennings, Michael; Judon,
Selestine; Kavanagh, Thomas; Kelly, Kevin; Krug, Patrick; Klaiber, Gregory; Kull, Kimberly; Kunita,
Donald; Lakin, Howard; Leoni, Gregory; Lermer, Alan; Lindstrom, Douglas; Lipp, David; Lo Bianco,
Jennifer, Lord, Charles; Marti, Robert; Martin, Colleen; Martin, Dean; McCafferty, Brian; McDermott,
Jeffrey; McDermott, Michael; McDonnell, Michael; McGuigan, Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier,
Michael; Migon, Tim m.; Miller, Arthur; Mortell, John; Moskal, Joseph, Muno, Wiliam; Nelson,
Robert; Nolan, Mario; Novak, Patrick; O'Gara, Timothy; Perrino, Emanuel; Polep, Paul; Quinones,
Jose; Rafac z, Martin; Ready, Steven; Regan, James: Reid, William; Reif, Patrick; Roche, John;
Ryan, Michael; Schumacher, Richard; Schuster, Jon; Scott, Brian; Shulga, Ronald; Simpson,
Kenneth C.; Smith, Jobe; Spillane, Michael; Suther, David; Swanson, Gary; Szostak, Michael;
Taylor, Timothy; Vanek, Glenn, Whas, Sandi; Wagner, Robert Whalen, Mike; Wideman, Michael;
Wilkinson, John; W iliams, Clyde E.: Yee, Anthony; Youpel, Thomas
Cc: Dunn, Civia
Subject: October minutes 2003.doc
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 10/15/03
Location: 702 Madison
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, M. McDermott, Mortell
Called to order: 15:35
Minutes read and approved 4-0
Financial Report: Approximately $55,800 as of 8-29-03
Business checking account new open
New Business:
1. Betke makes request for 2004 shift calendars at a cost of $498.53 for 1500.
Motion made by Klaiber, 21d by Ellis. Approved 4-0.
2. Betke makes request for 5 car door openers for each engine and a plasma
T.V. for Sta. 3.
T.V. — No motion made
1020/03
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Page 2 of 2
Door openers — will have to go through administration
3. Hohl requests weight bench for Sta. 1 at a cost of $173.96.
Motion by Klaiber to purchase two (Sta.1 & 2). Cost not to exceed $500.
2nd by Ellis. Approved 5-0.
4. Polep inquires about Fire Department photos for everybody.
Ellis to discuss with staff.
Old Business:
. Treadmills are in stations
. Pressure cookers are in
. Steel vacuum air pots are in
. Cable is paid up until Oct. 2004 -- Any problems with service, bills, etc., contact Dave
Ellis
Motion to adjourn by Klaiber, 2nd by Grizely. Approved 5-0 @ 16:25 hrs.
10120/03
M
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meetinq
Date: 4/26104
Location: 1105 Central
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky,
Gannon, Lakin, Kelly, Brannan, Novak, Boetto, Lermer
Called to order. 15:25
Minutes read - Approved 4-0
Financial Report: Money Market - $ 84,694.53
Checking - 36,861.70
Total - $121.456.23
Money outstanding for Sta. 3 clock radios and for Pac Van (Sta. 3)
Motion to approve Finance report. Approved 4-0
Old Business:
Inventory of all stations workout equipment still under way.
City's financial commitment to be determined after inventory is done.
We have 2 treadmills that will be raffled off in three weeks.
Motion by Ellis to assign a value of $100.00 to each treadmill. 2r° by
Klaiber. Approved 4-0
Submit your name in writing to M. Grizely no later than 1 pm on 5-19-04.
A separate posting will go out to all stations and be e-mailed with more
detailed information.
New Business
Meier (Wagner, Hargreaves) submitted a proposal for a knee exercise /
rehabilitation machine. Referred to the Dept. to include in the existing PT
purchases once inventory is done.
Meier (Reid) submitted requests for hand tools for Sta. 3.
Board agreed to obtain an inventory of tools at all stations and consider
purchasing whatever is needed at the next meeting.
Meier (J. McDermott, T. McGuigan) submitted a request for an
entertainment center similar to the one at Sta. 3, for Sta. 4 & 5. Ellis
(Anderson) submitted a request for two 36' fiat screen TV's for Sta. 2.
Meier inventoried all stations and produced an itemized list of what each
station might need.
Motion by Ellis to purchase the following:
Station 1 - 51" TV & a Denon Home Theater system.
Station 2 - two 36" flat screen TV's.
Station 4 - 51" TV & a Denon Home Theater system.
Station 5 - 51" IV & a Denon Home Theater system.
Plus all necessary cables not to exceed S 12,500.
2nd by Grizely. Approved 4-0
Kelly submitted request for barrel keys wlkey ring for elevator boxes for all
members at a cost of $350.00. Dept. has already supplied all Captains.
Motion to purchase by Ellis. 2n4 by Klaiber. Approved 4-0
Motion by Grizely to purchase 1000 plastic fire helmets for all stations at a
cost of $385.00.2nd by Ellis. Discussion followed.
FPB has already purchased 1000.
Motion amended by Ellis to purchase 2000 (400 per Station) as a one
time purchase. 2nd by Klaiber. Approved 4-0
Ellis (Nelson) submitted a request for 4 recliners at Sta. 4.
Sta. 2 also in need of replacements (at least two).
Discussion followed. Will look in to repairing some chairs that don't
necessarily need replacing.
Motion by Ellis to replace recliners at all stations as needed.
2nd by Meier. Approved 3-0
Novak requested $300.00 for fish supplies. A resident donated a $500.00
fish tank that is in need of supplies.
Board suggested that he check with his House Captain and look into
keeping the costs in house.
Novak suggested looking into getting a laptop for the treasurer to simplify
record keeping. Board to discuss for next meeting.
Chief Berkowsky mentioned the upcoming plans for remodeling Sta. 5 and
the need for relocating during construction. For the safety of our members
and the safety of all the residents in that district, the EFFTB will work with
the Dept. to find a temporary location in district. The Board will help also
help facilitate this move.
Motion to adjourn by Grizely. 2nd by Meier.
Approved 3-0 @ 1630 hrs.
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 6121 /04
Location: 702 Madison
Present: Ellis, McDermott, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky, Perrino
Muno, Goldman
Called to order. 07:30
Special meeting for RIT equipment.
Muno submits proposal for of RIT bags to be placed on T22, T 23, and E21.
Each complete set to include a RIT bag with misc. tools:
Axes, bolt cutters, cable cutters, anchor system, anchor straps,
carabiners, 600' webbing, 300' rescue rope.
Cost per kit - $1.538.00 (all individual items are less than $500.00 each)
$4.614 — Total cost for 3 complete sets.
SOG's and Training to follow.
Motion to purchase ail equipment with the total cost not to exceed $5,200 by
Ellis. 2ro by Klaiber. Approved 4-0
07:45 — Motion to adjourn by Ellis, 2nd by McDermott. 4-0
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From: McDermott, Michael
Sent; Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:24 AM
To: Adam, Michael; Anderson, Michael; Arreguin. David; Bednarz, Charles; Berkowsky, Alan;
Betke, William; Block, Geoffrey, Boeno, Jeffrey', Boliaux, Guy, Borre, Richard; Brandt, Karl;
Brannan, Craig; Brewer, John; Brumbach, Ronald; Buchanan, Mark; Byrne, Robert; Casey,
Peter A.; Casey, Peter Jr.; Cederberg, Donald E.; Coleman, Wayne; Connor, Cleo; Cox,
James A; Davis, Ryan; Dickman. Kurt; Dillon, Patrick; Dohm, Kenneth; Dunbar, Milton;
DuPont, James; Dwyer, George; Edwards, James; Ellis, David; Erpe(ding, Thomas; Fochs,
Dale; Gannon, Ronn; Gobat, Timothy; Goldman, Michael; Gonzalez, Jeffrey, Grizely, Matthew•,
Haltom, Blair; Hanchar, Peter, Hargreaves, Scott; Hasanov, Mehmedali; Hayden, Robert;
Henderson, Norman; Hicks, Gary, Hilbert, Gary, Hohl, Dwight; Howard, Thomas; Hunter,
Sam; Janetske, Thomas; Jaremus, Ben; Jennings, Michael; Judon, Selestine; Kavanagh,
Thomas; Kelly, Kevin, King, Patrick; Klaiber, Gregory, Kull, Kimberly, Kunita, Donald; Lakin,
Howard; Leon!, Gregory; Lermer, Alan; Lindstrom, Douglas; Lipp, David; Lo Bianco, Jennifer,
Martin, Colleen; Martin, Dean; McCafferty, Brian; McDermott, Jeffrey, McDermott, Michael;
McDonnell. Michael; McGuigan, Dennis; McGuigan, Thomas; Meier, Michael; Migon. Tim m.;
Miller, Arthur, Mortell, John; Moskal, Joseph; Muno, William; Nelson, Robert; Nolan. Mario;
Novak. Patrick; O'Gara, Timothy, Perrino, Emanuel; Polep, Paul; Quinones. Jose; Rafacz,
Martin; Ready, Steven; Regan, James; Reid. William; Reif, Patrick; Roche, John; Ryan,
Michael; Schuster, Jon; Scott, Brian; Shulga, Ronald; Simpson, Kenneth C.; Smith, Jobe;
Spillane, Michael; Suther, David; Szostak, Michael; Taylor, Timothy, Vanek, Glenn; Waas,
Sandi; Wagner, Robert; Whalen, Mike; Wideman, Michael; Williams, Clyde E.; Yee, Anthony,
Youpel, Thomas; Dunn, Civia
Subject; fftb meeting august
Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board Meeting
8131/04
Start 3:30 PM
Present: M.McDermott, Ellis, Meier, Adam, Berkowsky, Klalber, and Haltom
Reading of last minutes: approved 3-0
Financial: $95.225.90 as of 7/31/04 (elevator keys still need to be paid for). Approved
3-0
Old business:
Motion by Ellis to purchase the tools discussed at the previous meeting. There will
be a budget up to $2200.00 per station. Tools will
Consist of items like toolbox, tool sets, jacks, lifts, and other misc. items)
Approved 4-0
New business:
Motion by Ellis, 20d by Klaiber (seat by Perrino and Muno) to purchase 117 side
cutters,117 caribiners, and addition webbing. The idea is to issue all members needed
equipment and have a reserve of 10%. These items should be collected upon retirement.
(Up to $4000.00 Approved 4-0
There will be no purchasing of customized physical fitness machines for rehab. The
boards feeling is that this will not benefit all members, and members have a reasonable
deal at the E. A. C
Haltom wants to order the items listed below. These items pertain to the storage and
equipment needed to safely operate the Wave Runners. The board approved all items
listed below. We did not approve the items for storage and dry-docking due to the fact
that the jet skis are not owned by the city. The board stated that we could approve the
other items if the city purchases two jet skis, Berkowsky will be budgeting for these items.
• Dual trailer
• Set up on trailer
• Doc fee
• Helmets with internal radio
• Wetsuit, pvd, booties, and whistle
• Boat guide buoys
• GPS system
Motion by Ellis, 2nd by McDermott
Approved 4-0 with dollars not to exceed $6000.00
Motion to adjourn: McDermott, 2Ad Ellis 4-0 @5:04 PM
We will no longer discuss any items that are
not issued or discussed with all members of
the board 10 days in advance of a meeting. We
are setting this to avoid meetings that have too
much discussion and are to long in time.
N
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Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 12/09/04
Location: 702 Madison
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky, Dillon
Called to order. 16:05
Reading of minutes waived - Approved 4-0
Financial Resod. Savings - $ 45,026.01
Checking - 33.282.13
Total - $ 78,308.14
Motion by Ellis to approve Finance report. 2nd by Klaiber Approved 4-0
Old Business:
Leather massage chairs still under warranty. Repairs and maintenance to
be done.
Motion by Ellis to pay cable bill for all stations when it is received. 2nd by
Meier. Approved 4-0
Motion by Ellis to remove allocation of $6000.00 for assisting with wave
runner program.
Discussion: Chief Berkowsky had some money approved. We will know at
a later date as to how much. EFFTB has committed to help in the future
when more information becomes available. 2nd by Meier. Approved 4-0
Motion by Meier to purchase air chucks and fire gauges for all stations.
These items were inadvertently left off previous tool purchase.
Motion by Ellis to amend Meier's motion to include an engraver to mark
all purchases. Approved 4-0
New Business
Meier — Discussion on bond renewal.
Motion by Ellis to renew bond at cost of $475.00.2nd by Klaiber.
Approved 4-0
Motion by Ellis to amend the current by-laws and add the following;
Any purchases to be considered by the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board
at their regularly scheduled quarterly meetings must be submitted in
writing at least 10 calendar days prior to posted meeting. 2nd by Klaiber
Approved 4-0
Klaiber requested that we post an informal agenda of purchases to be
considered. Grizely to post an agenda of any old or new business to be
discussed. Agenda will be posted 7 days prior to meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Ellis. 2"d by Klaiber Approved 4-0
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 1 /17/05
Location: 1105 Central
Present:
Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, M. McDermott, Div. Chief Gannon,
Perrino, Muno, Roche, Moskal, Quinones. Rich Morris from
uniformity.
Called to order. 07:45
Financial Reoort: Money Market - $ 141,451.66
Cheddng - 32.506.70
Total - $ 173,958.50
Special meeting for AED's, boots, and jackets
Ellis proposes structural firefighting boots for members who request them.
Discussion followed as to style, benefit, total cost, and how many might be
needed. Approx. 60 members in need at a cost of $230 - $235 a pair.
Motion by Ellis to purchase F.F. boots for members who request them
not to exceed $15,000. 2nd Klaiber, Approved 4-0
Ellis proposes purchasing AED's for the City. Discussion followed.
City to decide location for placement of AED's. Need to train people to
use them. Formal presentation to be given at City Council meeting.
Future purchases — possibly 2 every year.
Motion by Ellis to purchase 3 AED's for the civic center not to exceed
$9,000. 2nd Klaiber, Approved 4-0
Ellis states that Chief Berkowski proposed buying winter jackets for all the
members. Uniformity representative brought a jacket to display. Jacket is
waterproof 1 windproof, has a removable liner, and costs around $90.00.
Discussion: IUaiber and Grizely brought information on some other styles
of jackets. Longer in length, fleece liners, removable hood, different style
pockets with snaps or zippers, etc.
The Boards position is to hold off on jackets until the next meeting. Meet
with Chief Berkowski and decide what the members would wear. We
need a coat that can be wom in temperatures ranging from 50 - 500.
Possibly meet again with uniformity. Discuss with Executive Board and
Staff to reach final decision.
Motion to adiourn by Klaiber 0 08:45 hm.
2rd McDermott. Approved 4-0
Minutes from the Evanston Foreign Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 317105
Location: 1105 Central
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, M. McDermott, Div. Chief Gannon,
Muno, Moskal, Chief Berkowsky, Hilbert, Miller, Kull, Yee, King,
Novak, Shulga, Connor, J. McDermott
Called to order: 03:35
Motion by Klaiber to waive reading of minutes from last meeting.
Approved 5-0
Financial Rem Savings - $ 141,584.83
Checking - 30.452.79
Total - $172,037.82
Total does not include previous approvals for bunker boots and AED's.
(Approximately $20,908.)
Motion by Ellis to accept financial report. 2"d by McDermott. Approved 5-0.
Old Business
New bunker boots being issued. More boots needed than originally expected.
Motion by Ellis to amend the total allowed for purchasing boots to no more than
$22.000. 24 by McDermott. Approved 5.0.
AED's — 3 units being purchased for $5908.00
Coats — New coat being tested by some members. Resistant to BBP, certain
gases and chemicals. Coat has a removable liner and a vapor barrier. Coat is
actually made for the F.D. Coat also has special reflective material for visibility
and safety. Chief Berkowsky stated we would need 107 coats at a cost of
$231.50 each for a total of $24,770.50.
Motion by Klaiber to purchase coats not to exceed $25,000.2"d by Meier.
Discussion — Klaiber mentioned that in the past the City would share or split the
cost of certain purchases and wondered if the City could help out with the
jackets. Chief Berkowsky stated he did not think that would be a problem.
Motion amended by Grizely for the EFFT to cover 80% of the cost of the coats
not to exceed S20,000. 2"� by McDermott. Approved 5-0
Motion approved 5-0.
New Business
Chief Berkowsky — Baseball caps for all members. Chief stated they seemed to
be popular in the past. Hats are 100% cotton. 107 hats at $11.00 each for
$1,177. Price quoted by Uniformity.
Motion by Ellis to purchase hats, not to exceed $1,200. 2"d by McDermott.
Approved 4-0
Chief Berkowsky — Chairs for the classroom. Department has funding for 10
chairs and would like to request funding from the EFFT for 6 more plus one
instructors chair. Chairs are $245. Instructors chair is $400.
Motion by Ellis to purchase chairs at a cost not to exceed $2000.
2"d by Grizely. Approved 4-0
J. McDermott — 36" flat screen T.V. for Sta. 3 — Motion by Ellis to purchase not
to exceed $1,340. 2sd McDermott. Approved 5-0
Reid — Barbeque grill for Sta. 3 — Discussion about old grill. Grill not being used,
does not cook properly, does not bum evenly, and is rusting away.
Motion by Ellis to purchase grill for S1,230. Motion amended to include a cover
with the total not to exceed $1,300. Approved 5-0
Motion approved 5-0
Muno — Squad equipment — Squad to arrive early 2006. Questions raised as to
the response plans for the squad. Chief Berkowsky stated there would be SOG's
written for the squad response and the idea is to make the squad with all
equipment be available as often as possible. Board discussed setting aside a
dollar amount for future purchases. Muno has itemized lists of most or all
equipment that will be needed. Motion by Ellis to budget $30,000 for squad
equipment. 2"d by McDermott. Approved 5-0
Grizely — Recliner repair — Obtained estimate to repair all broken recliners that
are repairable for $700. Repairman missed a couple of chairs at Sta. 2.
Motion by Grizely to repair all chairs at a cost not to exceed $1,000.
2nQ by Ellis. Approved 5-0
Shulga / King — Saunas — Ron presented a lot of information on different types
and sizes of saunas. If you want specific information, see Ron or Pat. Some of
the basics: new infrared technology has many health benefits. Lifetime
warranties. Easy installation. 110-volt outlet is all that is needed.
Saunas (cant.) — Some questions raised — What responsibilities or input does the
City have? What is the Chiefs position? What do the members think?
Decision by EFFTS to hold until next meeting while more information is gathered.
Grizely / Spillane — EVACpro emergency escape respirator — Not enough
information available. Questions raised on the use of device. What does it protect
you from? Does it have approval from speck agencies?
Hold until the next meeting while more information is gathered.
Meier — Voice amplifiers — Motion by Meier to purchase amplifiers for each
employee at a cost ranging from $239 to S261 each. 2sd Klaiber.
Discussion — Is there a need for each employee to have one? Program seems to
be working just fine with system that is in place.
Motion withdrawn
Grizely / Gannon — Short hose for SCBA's — New hose available is 9' shorter
than current hose. A lot of members complaining about long hose. Short hose
was not available when SCBA purchase was originally made. 44 hoses needed
to equip all front line SCBA's. Prices ranging from $207 to $275.
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 44 short hoses at a cost not to exceed $9000.
2' Grizely. Approved 5-0
Motion by Meier to purchase DVDNCR combo unit for Sta. 3 not to exceed
$200.
2"d Ellis. Approved 5-0
Any items on the agenda that were not discussed did not have any
documentation.
Reminder— Any items to be considered at next meeting must be submitted to_the
Board 10 calendar days prior to the meeting.
Next meetinq — June 27 h
3:30 pm
Headquarters
Motion to adlourn by Ellis
2"d Grizely Approved 5-0
Time — 5:12 pm
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From: Grizely, Matthew
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 5:42 PM
To: Fire Suppression; Fire Prevention Bureau; Fire Supervisors
Cc: Dunn, Civia
Subject: FYI
To Whom it May Concern,
I apologize for not mentioning this in the minutes from the last EFFTB meeting.
The $30,000 dollars that was set aside for the squad equipment is less than half of
the total dollar amount that is needed. This money was approved to "match" the funds
the Department has already budgeted for squad equipment. Sony if this caused any
confusion. This information will be reflected in the minutes at the next meeting.
Thank you,
Matthew Grizely Jr.
3/21/05
Minutes from the Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board meeting
Date: 7/12/05
Location: 702 Madison
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, M. McDermott, Div. Chief Gannon,
Muno, Chief Berkowsky
Called to order: 15:30
Minutes from previous meeting read by Grizely
Motion to accept Ellis. 2nd by M. McDermott
Anoroved 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 62,124.75
Checking - 81.524.21
Total - $ 143,648.96
Outstanding bills total approximately $67,200 which leaves a tentative
balance of $77,448.96.
Motion by Ellis to accept financial report. 2nd by Grizely. Approved 5-0.
Old Business
Station 3 — received grill, TV, and VCR/DVD.
Recliners have been repaired
AED's have been purchased
Hats have been purchased
Existing gas grills have been repaired
New Business
• Knife sharpening for all stations and blender for Sta. #2. (Arreguin &
Janetske ).
A proposal was submitted for all stations to get their knives sharpened. Once a
month for Stations 3, 4, & 5. Twice a month for Stations 1 & 2. Cost for one year
approx. S1056.00.
Motion by Grizely to cover costs for all stations, not to exceed $1200.00.
2"0 by Klaiber. Anaroved 5-0.
New commercial blender for Sta. #2 to replace the broken one.
Motion by Ellis to purchase blender at a cost not to exceed $400.00.
2n0 by Grizely. Aoaroved 5-0
• Officer's Tool. ( Grizely )
Grizely suggested we get two or three to try out to see if the Officer's would use
them. The tool is called the 'Firema)W and has many capabilities. Check it out
at 'The FireStore.com
Discussion followed. Klaiber suggested we get one for each Engine. Someone
suggested that if we are getting 5, we might as well get two more for the Trucks.
Reserve Truck then included. Motion by Grizely to purchase 8 at a cost not to
exceed $1200.00. 2nd by McDermott. Aaaroved 5-0.
• Station Fans (Grizely)
All Stations were contacted to see if they had any use for floor fans.
Station 1 -
0
Station 2 -
2
Station 3 -
1
Station 4 -
2
Station 5 -
1
H.Q. -
3 ( office fans )
Motion by Grizely to purchase 5 fans for the Stations and 3 fans for the Office.
2n0 by Klaiber. Aoaroved 5-0.
e Standpipe Gauges ( Regan )
A proposal was received to purchase standpipe gauges to determine exactly
what pressure you are getting at the connection. A couple different models were
shown. Information was gathered from some Chicago Firemen who have used
both types. One model was more durable than the other.
Motion by Klaiber to purchase 6 gauges at a cost not to exceed $870.00.
2n° by McDermott. Aporoved 5-0.
• Hailigans, Flat -Head Axes, and Pike Poles ( Regan & Lipp)
A proposal was submitted to purchase five 30" Halligan Bars at $184.00 each
and five 8 lb. Axes at $115.00 each.
A separate proposal was submitted to purchase two 6' and two 8' pike poles at a
cost of $100.00 each.
Discussion followed. Some questions raised: Do we need more Axes, Halligans,
and Pike Poles? How many do we have? Has an inventory been done to
determine a need. The Dept. currently purchases this equipment. If we do need
more, are they going to buy them? What kind will they buy?
The Boards position: We need to get an inventory of these items and determine
a need for them. The Dept. is replacing them on an "as needed" basis. There is
no reason to replace all the equipment at once. The better Halligan bar, for
example, can be purchased when we need it instead of buying all five at once.
• Seminar by Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn (FDNY Ret. ) ( Scott )
The original proposal that was submitted was for funding for a three day seminar.
McDermott then stated that Brian Scott was working with the Dept. and the City
to possibly fund two of the days and make all the arrangements. Once all the
details are worked out, the Board would be willing to help out financially.
Motion to adiourn by Klaiber aQ 16:20. 2"d by Meier. Approved 5-0
Next Meeting: Oct. 17 ( Shift 2 )
3:30 pm
Headquarters
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Minutes from the Evanston Foreian Fire Tax Board meetinq
Date: 10/17/05
Location: 909 Lake St.
Present: Ellis, Meier, Klaiber, Grizely, Chief Berkowsky, Hicks
Called to order. 15:50
Motion to waive previous minutes by Grizeiv. 2"d by Meier
Approved 5-0
Financial Report Savings - $ 62.419.86
Checking - 67.498.46
Total - $ 129,918.32
Outstanding bills total appro)amately $55,200 which leaves a tentative
balance of $74,718.32.
Motion by Grizeiv to accept financial report. 2nd by Meier.
Approved 64.
Old Business
Sla. 4 to have two broken fans replaced.
Massage chair at Sta.3 to be picked up for repair
.M
• EFFTB will not pay for any pay-per-vlew selections.
• Items up for consideration should not be ordered or purchased until they are
officially submitted and approved at a board meeting.
New Business
EFD calendars ( Betke ) already being passed out to members.
Motion by Ellis to pay the bill for the calendars. Approx. $515.00.2nd by waiber
Approved 4-0
Floor Scrubber ( Reid ) — submitted proposal to purchase Auto Scrubber.
Discussion
• Starting with Sta. 4, then Sta. 1, and now Sta. 3., the suggestions that have been
made by the Firefighters considering the floors have been ignored. It seems to
be the same problem at each station. Sta. 2 also had a problem with the floor
not being property seated. The responsibility falls on either Facilities
Management or the Dept. to supply the proper equipment to clean their buildings
the right way.
• A suggestion was made (Klaiber) about possibly splitting the cost with the City.
Chief Berkowsky has already submitted the budget, so that was not an option.
• General consensus — The FF's will try to keep our living quarters as clean as
possible. They will scrub floors and wash windows when supplied with the
proper equipment. However, after ignoring our suggestions repeatedly, it is not
our responsibility to pay for equipment.
Motion by Meier to purchase one scrubber.
Denied 4-0
Bond payment due
Motion by Ellis to pay bond not to exceed $1000.00. V by Grizely
Avvroved 4-0
Extra Ns
We will be getting rid of some extra Ns in the near future. Once it is determined how
many we have. more specific information will be sent out
Motion to Adjoum by Grisely. 2 by Meier.
ADaroved 4-0