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The minutes approved were dated May 15, 1991 and August 28, 1991. <br /> <br />BOARD BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1.: Fire Fighter Disability Claim <br /> <br />Finance Officer Helling requested the Board come back to this case after Mr. Drahos arrived as he <br />had some information pertaining to the case. <br /> <br />Case #2: Fire Investigator and Fire Inspector Positions <br /> <br />Fire Chief Griffin stated that he feels a Fire Inspector and a Fire Investigator position would be <br />valuable assets to the Fire Department. With regard to the inspector position, he stated that Anoka <br />County will do daycare inspections, etc., however, they will not do inspections anymore for liquor <br />establishments for renewal of liquor licenses. He stated the waiting period for daycare inspections <br />is extremely lengthy. He added that the inspector would also inspect businesses which would <br />allow the Fire Department to know where hazardous chemicals, machinery, etc. are stored in the <br />buildings. This could make a big difference when fighting a fire. With regard to the investigator <br />position, Chief Griffin stated that this person would investigate a fire to determine if it was caused <br />by arson, if so, they would contact the State Inspector. The State Inspector would handle the <br />"arson charge" part of it. <br /> <br />Although the Fire Board was in consensus that these positions would be a benefit to the <br />department, several questions were asked regarding what training is required and how much time <br />and money would be involved, and where the money would come from, to enable the department <br />to have these positions. <br /> <br />With regard to the investigator position, the Fire Board instructed Chief Griffin to furnish them <br />with the following information: 1) a list of required certificates; 2) a list of training programs; 3) <br />time and expense; 4) the scope of investigation; 5) what other cities have; and 6) projected <br />savings in time and/or resulting from having this position. <br /> <br />With regard to the inspector position, the Fire Board instructed Chief Griffin to furnish them with <br />the following information: 1) the areas he would like the inspector to work in, such as daycares, <br />liquor establishments, etc.; 2) how much training it will take; 3) how many inspectors he needs <br />and why; and 4) what the cost in time and money will be. <br /> <br />Case #1: Fire Fighter Disability Claim <br /> <br />Finance Officer Helling distributed a calendar of events with regard to Mr. Guimont's case. <br /> <br />Boardmember Drahos reported that he had spoken with Mr. Guimont and also with his attorney <br />and Mr. Guimont was under the impression that Mrs. Helling and his attorney had received <br />everything they needed. He stated the question now is, should the Board grant Mr. Guimont more <br />time, again? <br /> <br />Mrs. Helling stated that a letter detailing the information needed was sent to Mr. Guimont and also <br />a copy was sent to his attorney. <br /> <br />City Administrator Schroeder stated that several deadlines have been given to Mr. Guimont and he <br />always asks for more time. He also felt that the likelihood that more money would be paid to Mr. <br />Guimont is very slim since the first couple of payments made to him were more than what they <br />should have been. He felt a decision should be made tonight. <br /> <br />Fire Board/November 20, 1991 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />