Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met January 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call
Present: Trustee C. Teson, Trustee Bradach, Trustee Naatz, Trustee Markowitz, Trustee Toussaint, Assistant Chief Kern and Recording Secretary Michele Bauer. Also present Attorney Brian O'Connor and James Howard. Chief Van Dorpe is absent.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
Trustee Naatz called for a moment of silence in memory of all fire service personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since the last meeting held on December 14, 2016.
III. Agenda Approval
Trustee Markowitz would like to add the property at 1000 W. Algonquin Road for discussion only. The Agenda was approved as amended.
IV. Public Forum - None
V. Secretary's Report
On a motion made by Trustee Bradach and seconded by Trustee Toussaint.
"To approve the Regular Meeting minutes of December 14, 2016."
No discussion. Vote shows 5 ayes. Motion passed.
VI. Treasurers Report
On a motion made by Trustee Markowitz and seconded by Trustee Naatz.
"To approve the Monthly Revenue & Expenditure Review; Revenue, Expense and Wage Reports, Bank Reconciliation; Cash Projections and Investment Schedules."
James Howard provided an overview of the financial reports for the month ending December 31, 2016.
James also reported that the CPU came out at 2.1%, up from 8% last year, which is good news for the District. He also thinks that it would be a good time to contact an Investment Broker. Sawyer Falduto manages the Pension Funds and they may be able to come to the February or March meeting with a proposal. Attorney O'Connor said staff should review the District investment Policy for any updates that may be needed.
Roll call vote. Trustee C. Teson-aye, Trustee Bradach-aye, Trustee Markowitz-aye, Trustee Toussaint-aye, Trustee Naatz-aye, 5 ayes-0 nays. Motion passed.
VII. Accounts Payable
On a motion made by Trustee Markowitz and seconded by Trustee Teson:
"To approve the January 6, 2017 Accounts Payable warrant total in the amount of $18,480.35."
Roll call vote. Trustee C. Teson-aye, Trustee Bradach-aye, Trustee Markowitz-aye, Trustee Toussaint-aye, Trustee Naatz-aye, 5 ayes-0 nays. Motion passed.
On a motion made by Trustee Markowitz and seconded by Trustee Toussaint
"To approve the January 19, 2017 ACCounts Payable warrant total in the amount of $89,646.04."
Roll call vote. Trustee C. Teson-aye, Trustee Bradach-aye, Trustee Markowitz-aye, Trustee Toussaint-aye, Trustee Naatz-aye, 5 ayes-0 nays. Motion passed.
On a motion made by Trustee Markowitz and seconded by Trustee Naatz.
"To approve the December 2016 Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of $1,086,754.69."
Roll call vote: Trustee C. Teson-aye, Trustee Bradach-aye, Trustee Markowitz-aye, Trustee Toussaint-aye, Trustee Naatz-aye, 5 ayes-0 nays. Motion passed.
VIII. Correspondence — None
IX. Attorney Report
Attorney O'Connor said that what develops in Springfield will need to be watched closely because that could essentially wipe out the 2.1% CPU.
X. Chef's Report
Update on District Activities
1. Operations - significant incidents and response
a. Dec. 10; Water/Ice Rescue - 256 Indian Trail, LITH
b. Dec. 14, Vehicle Fire - 100 S. Randall Rd, Algonquin
c. Dec. 16, WaterCraft Rescue - Lake Ave and Meridian St, Lakewood
d. Dec. 17; Structure Fire, Auto Aid - 13310 Harmony Rd, Huntley
e. Jan. 4, Trash/Rubbish Fire - 427 S. Harrison, Algonquin
f. Jan. 8, Structure Fire, Auto Aid - 400 Asbury Ave, Fox river Grove
g. Jan. 9, Structure Fire, Auto Aid - 540 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal lake
h. Jan. 10, Structure Fire - 2550 W. Algonquin Rd, LITH
i. Jan. 12; Structure fire, Auto Aid - 2318 Algonquin Rd, Fox River Grove
j. Jan. 18; Vehicle Accident/Fire with Fatality - 901 W. Algonquin Rd, LITH
2. Training
a. Standard company in-service training
b. FF Bremner completed Strategy and Tactics ||
c. Hosted Structural Collapse Class for MABAS Division 4 & 5
d. Honor Guard Drill Jan. 14
e. FF Baumgartner completed Fire Prevention |
f. FF's Lampasona, Detto, Avi and Mangum attending Winter Fire School this weekend in Champaign
3. Public Relation/Education
a. Normal community meeting schedule (i.e. Scouts, HOA, CPR, fire drills, etc.) b.
b. Lt. Gruenes preparing expanded Pub Ed programs and budget for the coming year.
4. Administrative/Staff Activities
a. Monthly MABAS Div. 2 and 5 Chiefs' meetings
b. Regularly Scheduled Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting, Dec. 22
c. Senior Staff meeting Jan. 10
d. Attended swearing-in of Chief J. Kreher on Jan. 16
e. Assisted LITH PD with After Action Review of Council Trail fire, Jan. 19
f. Completed 1st review of Budget for FY17-18
g. Continued processing of PT firefighters (update by Asst. Chief Kern)
h. Several updates to follow under Old Business
XI. Old Business
Part Time Update:
The District completed part-time testing with the National Testing Network. There were 20 applicants which completed the written portion of the testing. Interviews have been completed. The top five candidates have started the hiring process which includes completing a background check, polygraph testing, psychological testing, and a medical exam. The goal is to have these individuals start employment with the District in mid-February.
Budget FY 2017-2018 Update:
The District has started the budget process for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The first round of edits with the program managers is underway. The second round of edits will take place February 13th, 20th, and 27th. The Budget Workshop will take place on March 8th. Presentation to the Board will take place on March 22nd for the question and answer portion. Once complete the budget will be posted for thirty days prior to passage on April 26th.
StarCom Radio System Update:
Captain Matt Berg has provided a memo overview on the progress of the StarCom radio installation.
Sprinkler System Update:
The drywall and painting proposals are complete and the price submitted was $6,385 for Station 1 and Station 2. This price includes removing and replacing the dry wall, as well as painting the ceilings at Station 1 front janitorial office closet, day room, bunk room bathroom and Station 2 day room. This is necessary for the pipefitters to have ample room to replace the piping. On January 26th Fox Valley Fire and CertaPro Painters will meet at both stations with BC Hough to discuss where exactly to cut the drywall for proper replacement for the project to begin. After the drywall has been cut down, the sprinkler pipe work will begin. The completion date is expected to be March 1, 2017. The Board has already approved the main replacement.
RFFA Equipment:
A local vendor, Santoro Communications, inquired at the time our RFFA was dismantled if the equipment Would be for sale at some point. Director Mike Murphy informed him there might be a possibility in the future.
Director Murphy recently contacted the owner of Santoro Communications and stated the equipment Would be for sale and requested a quote. The owner stated the equipment has no value if it does not come with the proper FCC license assigned to these radios.
The equipment was listed for sale on Craigslist for a month without any inquiries. We will need to investigate further on the license.
EMS Monitor Update:
Our current Zoll Cardiac Monitors are 8 years old and cannot be upgraded to current technology. The EMS Committee is forming a Cardiac Monitor Team. This team will assist with the evaluation and making a recommendation for cardiac monitor replacement.
XII. New Business
Resolution 2017-101 Confidentiality of Certain Closed Session Minutes.
This resolution authorizes the destruction of verbatim recordings of selected closed session meetings between January 21, 2015 and July 22, 2015.
On a motion made by Trustee Bradach and seconded by Trustee Markowitz:
"To adopt Resolution 2017-101, Confidentiality of Certain Closed Session."
Roll call vote: Trustee C. Teson-aye, Trustee Bradach-aye, Trustee Markowitz-aye, Trustee Toussaint-aye, Trustee Naatz-aye, 5 ayes-0 nays. Motion passed.
XIII. Closed Session - None
XIV. Adjourn
Trustee Naatz moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Trustee C. Teson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. The next scheduled Regular Board meeting is on February 22, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
http://www.alfpd.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01252017-246
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