TOWN OF SOMERS

FIRE COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY July 19, 2007

 

 

 

Members Present:                  Mrs. Van Tassel, Father Bruno, Mr. Lawlor, Fire Chief Bill Meier

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

The members reviewed a “model” job description for the Fire Marshal

position which was provided by the State Fire Marshal’s office.

 

The Commission voted to continue the discussion at the Sept. meeting

but felt that it was important that the fire marshal description include:

 

o       The Fire Marshal reports directly to the Fire Commission

o       The appointment will be for a term of no more than 2 years.

o       The Fire Marshal can be reappointed by the Fire Commission

o       The Fire Marshal’s office will be at the Fire House

o       The Fire Marshal will furnish written reports to the commission

that details hours worked and the status of inspections.

o       The Fire Marshal shall be available to attend FC meetings if

requested

o       The Fire Marshal shall have the use of the municipal car.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.