Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
 March 12, 2008

The official copy of these minutes can be obtained at Wallingford Fire District #1 Office.

Called to Order:  Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.   Also present was Charlie Baker, Scott Sendra and Stephanie Biagini/Clerk-Treasurer.  

Visitors:  Warren Allen, Donnie Boyd and Jeffrey Duchesne  

Approval for Minutes: C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the minutes as presented for February 27, 2008 .  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0)

Prudential Committee Pay Order:C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the pay orders as presented.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

New Business:  

123 Florence Avenue : C. Rabtoy made the motion to fix the end of the driveway at the 123 Florence .  A few years back work had been done and was not patched correctly.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

Policy and Procedures between Fire Department and Fire District: The members reviewed the policies with minor additions/deletions.  The draft will be typed and handed in to W. Allen for final review.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to adopt the policies and procedures with changes.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  The final document executed at the next meeting.  No further discussion.  Motion Carried (3/0).  

Old Business:

Caretaker Agreement: The committee came prepared to review the contract and made updates.  J. Bowen was not present.  J. Bowen is requested to attend the next meeting to discuss and offer any additions and or deletions to the contract that concerns his position as caretaker.  

Used Fire Hydrants: There was a brief discussion about what to do with the old used fire hydrants.  A few areas to explore are to post them on E-Bay or Craig’s List.  

Mill Street Scrap Metal: C. Rabtoy will check with J. Blanchard on the cost of moving the scrap metal and its value.

Fuel Oil: The transition from Suburban Oil to Patton Fuel Company was completed.  Patton Fuel will start delivering fuel to both of the fire stations.  

Public Comments: None.

Other Business/Announcements:  

Fire Department Furnace Issues: W. Allen brought to the attention of the board that both of the firehouses furnaces have needed attention this past week.  

Fire Department Fund Raiser:  W. Allen mentioned that they were holding a boiled dinner on Saturday, March 15^, 2008 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Railroad Street Fire Station.  

Magnetic Locator: M. Breznick put in a request to purchase a Magnetic Locator with the approx. cost of $200.00.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to have the locator purchased.   S. Sendra seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).

Letter from Select Board: The Fire District received a letter from the Select Board requesting the committee to put in writing the amount the Town needs to collect on Fire District Tax.  

Highland Water Supply Association: C. Rabtoy will write a letter to the association regarding the change in their billing process starting with the bill that will be due in June.  

Delivery Charges for the Replacement Sidewalk Sander:  A brief discussion ensued on the cost of the delivery of the sander versus staff picking up the unit.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to have it delivered.  Then the vendor would be responsible for the safety of its delivery.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

Executive Session: C. Rabtoy made the motion to move into executive session to discuss personnel issues at 8:15 p.m.   C. Baker seconded the motion.  Motion carried (3/0). The Prudential Committee came out of executive session at 8:25 p.m. with no action taken.  

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be on March 26, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. – Town Hall.  

Adjournment:  C. Rabtoy made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Stephanie P. Biagini - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:   March 26, 2008

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