TOWN OF SOMERS

FIRE COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday June 16, 2005

CALL TO ORDER: Frank Lawlor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Members Present: Alice Van Tasel, Tony Bruno, Dave Palmer, Jr.,

Frank Lawlor, a vacancy exists on the Commission

Others Present: Fire Chief Bill Meier

Minutes Approval:

There was no Fire Commission meeting held in May

Audience Comments:

None

Correspondence

None

Fire Chief

The Department has been informed that it is eligible to receive a grant of approx.

$120,000. We intend to use these funds to purchase new SCBA (self-contained breathing

apparatus) equipment that will include air bottle, frame, respirator and mask. The last

time that we purchased new SCBA equipment was in 1992. Useful life of

this equipment is usually 15 years.

The Chief is discussing with the selectmen a Federal grant that is available that would

fund the salary of a firefighter on a declining basis. If this grant were used Somers

would be responsible for an annual increasing portion of the salary.

We are advertising for a new full time fire fighter. The opening was created when

current employee failed to pass a CPAT test. This opening may effect our overtime

budget.

Development of specifications for the, recently approved, Tanker are progressing. The

cost is expected to be $320,000 +/- with delivery in 9 months.

A new ambulance has been approved. Delivery is also expected to take 9 months, a state

required certification process may require additional time.

FIRE MARSHALL

No report..

BUDGET REVIEW

A motion was made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Rev. Bruno, to approve the transfers

within the department budget as suggested by the chief. These transfers were necessary

to adjust various line items at year-end. The motion was passed unanimously.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Rev. Bruno, seconded by Mr. Palmer and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45

Respectfully submitted: Frank J. Lawlor