Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
February 25, 2009

Called to Order: Scott Sendra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Also present was Charlie Baker, Dennis Stocker and Maureen Duchesne/Clerk-Treasurer.  

First order of business was to elect a committee chairman. C Baker nominated Scott Sendra seconded by D Stocker. D Stocker made motion to cease nominations and have clerk cast a ballot. C Baker seconded.  The clerk cast a ballot for Scott. 

Visitors: Priscilla Raykoske, Alicia Sharp, Stephanie Biagini, Rick Cartouche, Stephane Goulet, Chief Duchesne,  

Priscilla handed in a letter to have a complete copy of the charter sent to her.  

Stephanie asked now that the budget has passed to get her retro active pay with the increase as well as Mark and Dales increase for January 1 to February 17.  

Rick has a fire hydrant that was bought and needs to be delivered. He says no rush but just making us aware it is all paid for. Scott will get in touch with Dale about when to have it delivered.  

Alicia will try to attend all meetings and keep committee informed about the delinquent taxes.  

Chief Duchesne presented the information for the old fire trucks that are going up for bid. It was suggested to post in the Manchester Journal, surrounding towns, Wallingford newsletter. The closing date of  April 3^rd for all bids to be in the office.  Talk about turning the large gas tank into a diesel.  

Stephane brought up that they need the down payment for the Air Packs by end of March or the contract is void. There was discussion as to how this payment will be collected so as to meet the end of March deadline.   The fire department is also working on getting some grants to help with any future items that become needed.  

Old Business: C. Baker said he has spoken to Mike Bird about the water  blow off but wants to talk to John West. C Baker said that he wanted to table the issue until John can come to a meeting.  

New Business:  New office hours will be 8-4 Monday-Thursday.   C Baker brought up that we should try to put together something to get some of the stimulus package money to use for the new fire truck.  

Public Comments:  None.  

Other Business/Announcements:  The item on the warning for the town meeting is for the Fire Protection portion only to be taken over by the town.  This was the lowest grossing positive poll to be taken over by the town. The fire district poll was take over everything or no change at all were the same.  We have decided that this is now a dead issue as less than 10% wanted only the fire protection to be taken over by the town.  

Executive Session: None  

Next Meeting: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be on Wednesday, March 11, 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 7:25 P.M.  

Respectfully Submitted:

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

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