Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
March 11, 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.  

Visitors: Alicia Sharp, Stephane Goulet, Jeff Duchesne, Jim Bowen, Sandy Switzer, Chris Kieper  

Jim Bowen gave an overview of what caused the fire and that he did drill some holes in the entrance room floor for water to drain out.  Fire marshal also said the chimney and fireplace will need to be replaced.  

Jeff gave a report that he received from the fire investigator stating it was an electrical fire in the kitchen. He also stated that they did have damage done to some of their fire equipment. Will get a list with estimates to replace and present it to the office.  

Chris Kieper is a public insurance adjuster that could help us get the most for our loss. He will do this for 5% commission. He did hand out a folder with information.  

Stephane submitted a copy of the SCBA contract that was signed by the prudential committee. The down payment is $13204.78 and we will try to get a TA Loan for this.  

Approval for Minutes:  Charlie Baker made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dennis Stocker.  Motion passed with no further discussion  (3/0).  

Approval for the Fire District Pay Order:  Dennis Stocker made the motion to accept the pay orders. Seconded by Charlie Baker.  Motion passed (3/0).  

Old Business:  The blow-off issue was again tabled as John West could not attend.  

New Business:  Dennis Stocker will serve as the representative from the Prudential Committee on the Scholarship committee.  

There was some talk about changing our year from a calendar to a fiscal year. Scott will talk with Gail Fallar as they just went through this in Tinmouth.  

Mark B. sent a letter asking for permission to buy a new pump. Charlie Baker made the motion to give the ok to buy the pump. Dennis Stocker seconded the motion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

Don Philips sent paperwork to apply for a stimulus to do upgrades to the water system. After some discussion a motion was made by Charlie B to wait until next year. Seconded by Dennis S. Motion passed (3/0).  

Public Comments:  None.  

Other Business/Announcements: None.  

Executive Session:  We went into executive session at 7:25 to discuss some personnel issue. We came out of session at 8:05 no action taken.  

Next Meeting: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be on Wednesday, March 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.  Dennis Stocker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.  

Respectfully Submitted:

Maureen Duchesne - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  March 25, 2009 

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