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Case #3: Miscellaneous Purchases <br /> <br />Fire Chief Griffin commented that he needed clarification with regard to the items listed. He was <br />under the impression that these purchases were approved; however, after the Council workshop, <br />he understood these items had to be put on hold. <br /> <br />Chief Griffin was asked which items were most crucial and which items could be put on hold for a <br />few months. He was also asked to estimate his operating costs that had not been added to the 1991 <br />budget. He replied that approximately $2400.00 per year (possibly $3,000.00 with the addition of <br />another pumper truck) would be spent on maintenance for all the vehicles. <br /> <br />Miss Ashley reported that the Budget Committee intends to meet and that the Fire Department will <br />be present to request additional operating expenses. <br /> <br />With regard to tile most needed safety items, it was decided that the two Storz 5" hydrant adapters <br />and five gallons of foam would be purchased now and the rest of the items purchased at a later <br />date. The amount of these two purchases would total approximately $800.00. <br /> <br />Miss Ashley replied that the $800.00 would be available to purchase these much needed safety <br />items. <br /> <br />Chairman Petcrson asked if it could be funded from the Landfill Trust Fund, to which Miss Ashley <br />replied that these are items that were approved by the previous City Administrator and the money <br />cannot be taken fi'om tile Landfill Trust Fund as they are operating expenditures, not start-up <br />costs.. She added that the $800.00 authorized to be spent would be included in the operating <br />budget amount for 1991. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairman Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to approve the purchase of <br />two Storz 5" hydrant adapters and five gallons of foam and the other requests will be reviewed at <br />the Budget Committee meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, Councilmember Cich, Boardmembers Drahos <br />and Kapler. Voting No: None. Absent: Boardmember Sharp. <br /> <br />Case #4: Resignations from the Fire Department <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson announced that former Fire Chief Bruce Hoeke and Fire Fighter Craig Friday <br />had resigned fi'om the Fire Department. He suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the <br />two gentlemen from the Fire Chief and the Fire Board. <br /> <br />Case #5: Discussion of the Function of the Fire Board <br /> <br />Miss Ashley replied, that she had requested this case for the agenda. She stated that from the <br />Finance Department's standpoint, all purchases should be reviewed by the Fire Board before it <br />comes before the City Council. She suggested that meetings should be scheduled. She thought <br />meeting quarterly would be sufficient. This would allow for more preparation for the meetings <br />and when things need to be discussed there will be a time set to do it. However, if a case comes <br />up that needs immediate attention, them is still the option to call a special meeting. <br /> <br />Boardmember Kapler agreed that meetings should be scheduled and that this would allow the lines <br />of communicatiou to remain open. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson stated that this City Council will visit the Fire Department and also commented <br />that the monthly report given by Boardmember Kapler at the City Council meetings is helpful, <br /> <br />Fire Board/February 20, 1991 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />