MENDON FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES
March 11, 2021
The meeting was called to order at 19:00 Hrs.
Attending: Art Morrell, Dan Considine, John Shipe, Steve Shuler, Ryan Wilsey, Secretary John McGinnis, Treasurer Heidi Baumer, William Fletcher, Counsel, P.Kester, D.Ackerman, D.Friedlander, L.Marchese, M.Arman
Public Comment: NTR
Calendar & Requests for Meeting Room:
–One Request: from Ted Collins, Inc. for use of the facilities sometime in March for CPR training. A.Morrell made a motion to deny the application based on COVID restrictions, 2nd by D.Considine. Motion approved 4-0 with J.Shipe abstaining.
Correspondence: NTR
Board of Directors:
-The President reported that points will be reviewed next week.
-The president is compiling a list of applications received since he has been president. He will forward this information to the District Secretary.
Chief’s Report:
–YTD Calls: 60 Damage: 0 Injury: 0
-The Board expressed a formal thank-you to the Chief’s, the line, and the members of the Mendon Fire Dept. for their collective efforts revolving around the recent helicopter crash.
-The CAD project is moving forward with the first step being the MDT in the radio room. Everyone will begin training Monday, 3/15/21.
-The turnout gear has been ordered and should arrive within a couple of weeks.
-Some clarification about the inappropriate pictures taken at the helicopter crash site: The Director of Operations of HFM Ambulance took the pictures and they were posted on the Honeoye Falls Community Facebook page. This was how a victim’s family was notified. Something like this should never happen again.
Minutes
–S.Shuler made a motion to approve the February minutes, 2nd by A.Morrell. Motion approved unanimously 5-0.
Treasurer’s Report:
–J.Shipe made a motion to approve invoices from Convergent (Phone Vendor) for AutoPay, 2nd by S.Shuler. Motion approved unanimously 5-0.
-A.Morrell made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report (excluding Verizon charges), 2nd by S.Shuler. Motion approved unanimously 5-0.
Committee reports
Capital Projects/Special Projects:
–S.Shuler reported that quotes for carpeting and overhead doors should be
Available by next month’s meeting.
Apparatus: NTR
Building Grounds:
–Work will begin very soon on pulling wires for cameras.
-The washing machine is installed and ready to go.
Personnel:
-Dale’s Report: J.Shipe made a motion to approve Dale’s
Report, 2nd by S.Shuler. Motion approved unanimously 5-0.
-Leadership:
-Results from the March 4 Leadership Meeting were summarized by
Commissioner Considine and included succession planning, SCBA
discussion, personnel issues and insurance coverage.
-Commissioner Considine was tasked with getting information about an
exercise bike.
-One of the chief’s then expressed his anger over his belief that one of
commissioners had accused him of insurance fraud (his words). The
commissioner in question vehemently denied this accusation and both he
and the rest of the
Board apologized for any miscommunication, misunderstanding or
misinformation that may have been communicated. A somewhat heated
discussion ensued that ended with the Chief stating that the entire Line is
frustrated and unhappy and that he no longer wishes to attend leadership
meetings. The Board pointed out that one of the goals of leadership
meetings is to confront and defuse issues such as what was just
discussed. At this point the discussion was ended.
-Recruitment and Retention:
-D.Considine introduced (remotely) Mr. Tony Hill of Firefly
Administrators who presented information about LOSAP, an overview
of what his company does, and what he thinks might be the best course
of action for the Mendon Fire District to pursue. Commissioner
Considine will use this information in continuing to develop a LOSAP
Program for the Mendon Fire District. He will be assisted by
Commissioner Shuler, the Chief, and the Assistant Chiefs.
Information Technology:
–iPad are done.
-Camera project is moving forward.
Old Business:
-Some information and prices for a gear dryer have been obtained by J.Shipe
who is also gathering information about obtaining grants for this.
New Business:
-Rules and Regulations meeting Saturday March 20 at 1pm.
-Commissioner Morrell expressed his belief that approval for use of District
grounds should be given only if the Board is aware of what is being requested
and any approval have a consensus from the Board.
-The following hard copy items are attached to the District hard copy of the minutes:
1)Treasurer’s Report
2)Dale’s Report
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by S.Shuler, 2nd by J.Shipe
Motion approved unanimously 5-0, meeting adjourned at 20:50 hrs.
Respectfully Submitted,
John M. McGinnis
Secretary
Mendon Fire District
*The intent of public comment time is to allow a non-commission member to comment on any topic. The commenter may not receive an answer to their question or a response to their comment, as the board may need to research a subject or confer with counsel on the topic prior to giving a response. The time allotted for each person commenting is limited to three (3) minutes.