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Arlington Fire District
11 Burnett Boulevard
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
www.afd.org
Business: (845) 486-6300
Fax: (845) 486-6322
For Emergencies
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“Safeguarding Our Community”
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
January 19, 2015
ATTENDEES:
Comm. James Beretta - Chairman
Comm. Richard Dore
Comm. Kenneth Muckenhaupt
Comm. Joseph Armstrong
Comm. José Seco
Chief:
District Secretary:
Treasurer:
Tory Gallante
Renee O’Neill
James Passikoff
I.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II.
PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES
III.
ROLL CALL
IV.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V.
DISCUSSION ON LOSAP – Mr. David Rogers of RBC Wealth Management
VI.
ABSTRACT #15-1B - REVIEW BY COMM. DORE & COMM. ARMSTRONG
VII.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
A.
January 5, 2015 Board of Fire Commissioners Organizational Meeting
B.
January 5, 2015 Board of Fire Commissioners Monthly Meeting
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VIII.
MONTHLY REPORTS
A.
Service Awards – Comm. Dore & Comm. Muckenhaupt
1.
Received January 13, 2015 from RBC Wealth Management, the “Investment
Access Account Statement December 2014”.
2.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
District Inspections – Comm. Seco & Comm. Dore
District Officers / Chief Liaison – Comm. Dore & Comm Muckenhaupt
EMS & Paramedic Liaison – Comm. Muckenhaupt & Comm. Seco
Public Relations – Comm. Dore & Comm. Armstrong
Equipment Maintenance – Comm. Dore & Comm. Armstrong
Buildings and Grounds – Comm. Seco & Comm. Armstrong
Capital Equipment – Comm. Seco & Comm. Armstrong
Union Negotiations & Contract – Comm. Armstrong & Comm. Muckenhaupt
Career Staff Liaison – Comm. Beretta & Comm. Muckenhaupt
K.
Volunteer Recruitment – Comm. Beretta & Comm. Seco
1.
Application ready for Board approval:
A.
Roger Boutot – Red Oaks Mill Fire Company, EMS
2.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
IX.
Received January 13, 2015 – the LOSAP Portfolio Review for period ending
December 31, 2014.
Applicant interview for Executive Session – Out of District
A.
Michael Hinton – Engine Co. #1, EMS
Volunteer Liaison – Comm. Beretta & Comm. Seco
District Safety & Health – Comm. Dore & Comm Muckenhaupt
Strategic Plan – Comm. Beretta & Comm. Dore
Finance Committee – Comm. Beretta & Comm. Armstrong
IT Operations Committee - Comm. Beretta & Comm. Muckenhaupt
CORRESPONDENCE
A.
E-mail dated January 5, 2015 from Doreen Tignanelli to the Board of Fire Commissioners
regarding the District dinner being exceeded by $292.
B.
E-mail dated January 8, 2015 from Ms. Doreen Tignanelli to the Board of Fire
Commissioners regarding that AFD must declare they are “freeze compliant” by January 21,
2015 for tax credit.
C.
E-mail dated January 9, 2015 from Treasurer James Passikoff forwarding the confirmation
from the Office of NYS Comptroller that the Arlington Fire District has successfully
submitted the Tax Freeze information for the fiscal year 2015 as per Chapter 59 of the Laws
of 2014.
D.
E-mail dated January 10, 2015 from Leslie Carroll of Engine Co. #1 requesting Samuel
Kenney and Lucia Zampaglione be dropped from the District roles.
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X.
XI.
E.
E-mail dated January 12, 2015 from Paul Speedling of Red Oaks Mill Fire Company
requesting John Juavinett, Jr. and Ian Lopez be dropped from the District roles.
F.
E-mail dated January 13, 2015 from Lisa Jackson of Croft Corners Fire Company forwarding
Robert Wagler’s letter to be dropped from the active roles.
G.
E-mail dated January 14, 2015 from Tony Ferrari to the Board of Fire Commissioners
regarding the District dinner and included subsequent e-mails that he sent to previous Board
members in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
H.
Letter dated January 14, 2015 from Michael McGuire of Croft Corners Fire Company,
resigning as an active member
I.
E-mail dated January 15, 2015 from Blake Williams of Croft Corners Fire Company,
resigning as an active member.
DONATIONS
NAME
James Richards
James Richards
REASON
“Thanks for Service”
“Car Seat Program – Thanks”
AMOUNT
$50.00
$50.00
SCHOOL REQUESTS
The following members have been approved by Chief Gallante to attend the courses listed below.
The training requested is either located in county or is a course to maintain certification and
therefore is for Commissioners notification purposes only:
A.
Erin Hanlon: “ACLS”, February 11 & 18, 2015 at DCC South. ($165 registration, 9
hours District time, 9 hours own time, not requesting use of District vehicle)
B.
Ryan VanNess: “Ground Ladder Refresher”, January 20 & 27, 2015 at DC911. (No costs, not
requesting use of District vehicle)
C.
“AVET”, January 26, 28, & 31, 2015 in Pleasant Valley.
1.
Ryan VanNess (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
2.
Zachary Denison-Dahlia (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
3.
Carlos Gonzalez (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
The following school requests require approval by the Board of Fire Commissioners:
A.
“Building Codes 9A – Intro to Code Enforcement”, February 10 – 12, 2015, in
Westchester County / Valhalla.
1.
Nathan Robbins (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
2.
Gus Antalek (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle, 30 hours
District time)
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B.
“Building Codes 9B – Intro to Code Enforcement – Part 2”, March 10 – 12, 2015, in
Westchester County / Valhalla.
1.
Nathan Robbins (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
2.
C.
“Building Codes 9C – Inspection Procedure for Existing Structures”, April 14 – 16,
2015 in Westchester County / Valhalla.
1.
Nathan Robbins (No costs, not requesting use of District vehicle)
2.
Gus Antalek (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle, 30 hours
District time)
D.
Gus Antalek: “Building Codes 9D – General Construction Principles”, May 12 - 14,
2015 in Westchester County / Valhalla. (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle,
30 hours District time)
E.
Gus Antalek: “Building Codes 9E – Residential Code of NYS”, June 9 - 11,
2015 in Westchester County / Valhalla. (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle,
30 hours District time)
G.
Gus Antalek: “Building Codes 9F – Building Code of NYS”, July 14 – 16,
2015 in Westchester County / Valhalla. (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle,
30 hours District time)
H.
Andrew Mihans: “NYS Instructor Authorization Training Program”, February 9 – 13,
2015 at NYS Fire Academy. ($25 registration, $191 lodging and meals, requesting
use of District vehicle, 40 hours District time, 10 hours own time)
I.
“Technical Rescue Conference”, March 26 – 29, 2015 at NYS Fire Academy.
1.
John Ortiz - ($50 registration, $156 lodging and meals, 8 hours District
time, 32 hours own time – 100% registration and backfill covered by
Technical Rescue Grant)
2.
J.
XII.
Gus Antalek (No costs, requesting use of District vehicle, 30 hours
District time)
Justin Drum - ($50 registration, $156 lodging and meals, 8 hours
District time, 32 hours own time – 100% registration and backfill
covered by Technical Rescue Grant)
Lou Cassinelli: “Leadership III for Fire & EMS”, April 11 – 12, 2015 in
Emmitsburg, MD. ($190 – includes registration, lodging, meals, not requesting use of
District vehicle, 5 hours District time, 20 hours own time)
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A.
Add Treasurer James Passikoff as a check signer for the District retro back to January 1,
2015.
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XIII.
DISTRICT STAFF ITEMS
A.
Chief – Tory Gallante
1.
Recommendation to the BOFC to pass a motion removing Capt. Steenbergh
and appointing Capt. Antalek as AFD’s representative to the Town of
Poughkeepsie Bureau of Fire Prevention effective immediately. This is in an
advisory capacity only.
2.
Discussion: Hudson River Mutual Aid Response Plan
B.
Assistant Chiefs
1.
1st Assistant Chief – John Richardson
2.
2nd Assistant Chief – Eric Philipp
C.
Director of EMS – David Violante
D.
Treasurer – James Passikoff
1.
If received, acknowledgment of the Treasurer’s monthly Financial Report for
the District.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – The Board insists on decorum and common courtesy
The public may comment on any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Fire
Commissioners. Each speaker may speak up to three (3) minutes and no time may be transferred to
another party. Please do not expect the Board to answer any questions or make comments during
this time. If the Board chooses to answer questions, they will do so during the “Comments from the
Board” section of the meeting.
XV.
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
XVI. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
Jac-Quan Douglas of Engine Co. #1 – Employment history of an individual
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
A.
Open Items for Approval and/or Discussion
B.
Abstract Approval
XIX. ADJOURN MEETING
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