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Wallingford Fire District No. 1 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL
COMMITTEE MEETING Called to Order: Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at Visitors:
Warren Allen, Tonya May Gendreau and Chip Ziegler C. Ziegler came before the committee to discuss an issue he
had with his hot water heater. His issue was discussed at a prior meeting dated
4/11. (Mr. Ziegler had called
regarding an issue with his new water heater.
Mr. Breznick went out and read the water pressure from the outside.
Pressure hasn’t changed since 1999, double check valves where put in
each home in conjunction with the water meters.
The question is whether or not he has an expansion tank.
Since the system has been in place for over 9 years, how long is the Fire
District responsible funding the installation of expansion tanks?
If the property has not needed an expansion tank until now are we liable
for putting one in? C. Rabtoy
suggested that a call be made to VLCT to find out.)
A call was made to VLCT and they said that the district is under no
obligation, there isn’t a law and/or policy regarding this issue.
It’s up to the district to put a policy in place and make a motion to
no longer reimburse for expansion tank reimbursements.
C. Rabtoy said that he would contact J. West, M. Breznick and R. Squier
to evaluate the issue at Mr. Ziegler’s home. C. Rabtoy made the motion that as of W. Allen wanted to inform the committee that bingo would be
returning the Fire Station on W. Allen requested to obtain quotes for the installation of
a separate plug/outlet for their generator.
In light of the recent storm, he would like to be prepared.
C. Rabtoy accepted his request for quotes.
He would also like to have the 2 new fire hydrants housed at Approval for Minutes: The committee tabled the minutes for Prudential Committee
Pay Order: C. Rabtoy made a motion to accept the pay orders. R. Regula
seconded the motion. R. Regula had a
few questions, payment to the Vermont Dept. of Labor, why did we receive a bill
from the town for water testing and the other for clarification on an invoice
for two new fire hydrants. The clerk
explained the reasons for VT Dept. of Labor (there had been an employee that had
claimed unemployment and the bill for fire hydrant’s (committee pre-approved
to order 2 hydrants). C. Rabtoy
explained the reasoning for the districts share for the water testing materials
for Old Business: Cut of off date for expansion tanks.
A Motion was made; please refer to the above under Visitors. New Business: Constituent Mr. Haley notified the office regarding a tree
that came down in his yard. He
wanted to know who was going to remove it. C.
Rabtoy said that he has been dealing with such questions as well from the storm.
C. Rabtoy explained that it was the property owner’s responsibility to
claim it on their homeowners insurance. R.
Regula said before such decision was made, that she wanted to investigate how to
handle. C. Rabtoy offered to call
Mr. Haley in the meantime and let him know that he would have an answer by next
meeting. Correspondence from Mr. Csizmesia regarding On Target
Company and their responsibility in correctly identifying utility lines was
reviewed. C. Rabtoy stated that the
district did notify Dig Safe to mark areas for Mr. Ingalls and Mr. Baker, but
the districts responsibilities stop at the curb stop.
From the curb stop to the resident’s home is not the Fire District’s
responsibility. R. Regula concurred. Mr. Galarneau had questions regarding his 2003 Water Bond
bill and whether or not there was any documentation showing that the bill had
been paid. R. Regula said that she
was the delinquent tax collector in 2003 and that she would check her delinquent
tax records. C. Rabtoy acknowledged R. Regula as the newly appointed
Prudential Committee Member. The office was provided a copy of a memo “Evaluating the Exemption Status of Properties Memorandum”. Copies would be made for each committee member for review and comment for next meeting. M. Breznick wrote to the district requesting the materials
for the chlorine pump. C. Rabtoy
read the memo and made a motion to accept M. Breznick quote for a new pump in
the amount $657.51 and a rebuild kit for $180.15.
R. Regula seconded the motion. No
further discussion. Motion carried
(2-0). Public Comments: No comments. Other
Business/Announcements: R. Regula made the statement that the committee would have
to approve and sign the application before any grant applications were mailed
out for the Fire Dept. C. Rabtoy
agreed and said let the Fire Dept. complete the paperwork and bring it to the
committee for review. R. Regula requested separate bank accounts for grant funds.
C. Rabtoy commented, if and when we reach that point. C. Rabtoy mentioned that the Fire District doesn’t have a
lease agreement for office space with the Town.
This issue will be tabled until next meeting. R. Regula asked who paid for the chairlift at the Fire
Station. C. Rabtoy responded the
Fire Department did, the chair lift needed to be put in so that the station
would be handicap accessible. Executive Session: None Next Meeting: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential
Committee will be held at Adjournment: C. Rabtoy made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.
R. Regula seconded the motion. No
further discussion. Motion so
carried (2-0). Meeting was adjourned
at Respectfully Submitted: Stephanie P. Biagini - Clerk/Treasurer |
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