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I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />CASE # <br /> <br /> REPORT FROM FIRE BOARD <br />By: Ryan R. Schroeder, City Administrator <br /> <br />Background:' <br /> <br />The Ramsey Fire Board met on Wednesday, July 12, 1995. The items discussed and the <br />action of the BOard were as follows: - <br /> <br />1) <br /> <br />Fire Chief Performance Evaluation: The evaluation process was discussed, <br />includir~g a plan for departmental involvement. It was suggested that the Assistant <br />Chief be intimately involved in advising the City Administrator on performance. <br />Also, tI~at it is a good idea to survey the entire department, but that specific <br />suggestions need follow-up by the City Administrator prior to inclusion in a written <br />review, i. The Fire Board voted to continue with the process. <br /> <br />2) <br /> <br />Fire Department Review of Developments: It was noted that the Fire Chief has <br />weekly discussions with the Building Official to stay up to date on projects. By the <br />next meeting, the Chief will have a checklist of criteria for review. <br /> <br />Recruitment: Development of employment advertising signs for placement around <br />the community was sm~gested, as well as sending a letter to local businesses <br />requesting assistance in locating interested parties. It was also suggested that an ad <br />should continue to run in the Ramsey Resident. The Board directed that the <br />advertising be researched and that specific bids should be brought back to a <br />subsequent meeting. Also directed was that letters be sent to employers. <br /> <br />4) <br /> <br />Update On Hazardous Materials Response: Chief Kapler gave an update on the <br />HAZMAT response. No action was necessary. <br /> <br />5) <br /> <br />Response Times: Response times were discussed and it was felt that eight minutes <br />might be an appropriate goal wherein that response could occur for 80% of the <br />community. Chief Kapler volunteered to get the ISO guidelines for response for <br />the next ineeting. <br /> <br />6) <br /> <br />Water/Ice Rescue Mission Statement: Chief Kapler disseminated a mission <br />statemer!t based on the April meeting discussion and the Board voted to approve <br />such statement. <br /> <br />7) <br /> <br />Other Business: The Fire Board was infor:.~ed that due to the rescue truck tank <br />leaking, the Fire Department will be proposing a $1,700 expense to reline the tank <br />which will be warranted for a 15-year period. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />For informational purposes only - no action is required. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />Copies also distributed to: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />Fire Chief <br /> <br />CC: 07/25/96 <br />/jmt <br /> <br /> <br />