Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
February 11, 2009

Called to Order:  Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.  Also present was Charlie Baker, Scott Sendra and Stephanie Biagini/Clerk-Treasurer.  

Visitors: Jon Hebert  

Mr. Hebert came before the board to discuss the reading of the water meter/blow off at his property on Elm Street.  It was very high and with the closing on February 12th, he was anxious about the amount of his bill.  Previous bills reflected much lower charges.  C. Rabtoy responded to his questions about the mechanics of the water meters that we use.  The allowance of 9,000 gallons per blow off season applies (Dec. 15 – March 15).  A ¼ inch valve is what he has on his pipe.  The correct valve measurement is 1/16 inch.  As time goes by, the valves do expand, so replacement is needed periodically.  A motion was made by C. Rabtoy that an adjustment be made to Mr. Hebert’s bill. Discussion  of potential future issues  with blow offs followed.  C. Baker seconded.  Motion passed (3/0).  

Jeff Duchesne and Don Boyd  

They brought in more information on the Knox lock boxes, which were discussed at a previous Prudential Committee meeting.  S. Sendra asked whether or not they had applied for a grant on line, which expires on March 15, 2009 .  He encouraged them to do so.   

Will have information ready at next meeting on the trucks that are going up for bid. 

Approval for Minutes:  C. Rabtoy made a motion that the minutes be approved for the meeting of January 28, 2009.  C. Baker moved to accept as printed.  S. Sendra seconded the motion.   Motion passed (3/0), with no further questions or comments.  

Approval for the Fire District Pay Order:  C. Rabtoy made the motion to accept the pay orders as presented.  C. Baker seconded the motion. No further discussion on the pay orders.  Motion passed (3/0).  

Old Business: In regards to the alarm system at the Wallingford Lodge, Howard’s Fire Control has put in a new heater and since then we have had no problems.   

C. Baker made motion to postpone moving the Office from its present location to the Fire Station on Railroad Street.  This will be discussed at the first Prudential Committee meeting in April.  Second by C. Rabtoy.  No further discussion.  Motion passed (3/0).  

New Business:  C. Rabtoy made the motion to send a condolence donation of $100. to Colleen Gilman . C Baker seconded the motion. No further discussion. Motion passed (3/0)  

C Rabtoy made a motion that no rate reduction be given for the lodge rental of a Saturday – Wednesday as it is not a Non- Profit organization. C Baker seconded. No further discussion.  Motion passed (3/0).  

There will be an amended ordinance for blow offs and for bill due dates put in place before the next blow off season begins.  The 9,000 gallon allowance will be enforced according to the amendments.

Public Comments: None.  

Other Business/Announcements: None  

Executive Session: None  

Next Meeting: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2009,  at   6:00 P.M. at the Wallingford Fire Station on Railroad Street.  

Adjournment:  C. Baker made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  S. Sendra seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  The meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M.   

Respectfully Submitted:

Maureen Duchesne - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  March 11, 2009

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