Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
November 10, 2010

Called to Order:  Scott Sendra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. also present was Alicia Sharp, and Maureen Duchesne Clerk/Treasurer. Dennis Stocker came at 6:10.  Dennis had to leave meeting at 7:30.  

Visitors:  Chris Dinnan came before the board about his high water bill due to issues with his tenants. Chris asked to have the bill lowered a little as he knows it was a malicious act done but the tenants are now gone. Alicia Sharp explained that she felt bad for him but he is not the only one who has had issues with a high bill. Dennis Stocker said he too felt sorry and knows it was more than likely done on purpose.  The board took a vote and it came out 2/1 that they could not give a discount as they would then have several people asking for discounts and they need to be fair to the whole district.  

Approval for Minutes:  Dennis made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and it was seconded by Scott.  With no discussion the motion carried (3/0).  

Approval for the Fire District Pay Order:  Dennis made a motion to approve the pay orders and Scott seconded the motion. Motion carried (3/0).  

Old Business:   The snow blower for the sewer plant will be bought this week as well as the few items needed at the plant that were personal items of Mark Breznicks that he took when he left.  

The repairs to the doors at station 2 are being looked at and an estimate will be given as to the cost to get them fixed before they fall off and hurt somebody.  We may have to totally replace one door and use good panels from that door to fix the other one. 

New Business:  Maureen reported that on October 28th it was discovered that the hot water tank had sprung a leak and about 50 gallons of water ran down through the ceiling and into the chief’s office.  The computer and printer were both covered in water and will need to be replaced.  A claim has been filed with the insurance but we do know the cost for the new hot water tank is not covered.  We will also have to redo the ceiling and walls in the office area.  

Dennis let the board know that they will be down 1 fire truck after the 1st of the year as it did not pass inspection and it will cost too much to get it to pass.  

Alicia Sharp reported that she attended a workshop done by Efficiency Vermont about going to LED street lights and she has also meet with the Energy Committee in town are they are willing to work with the Fire District on this project.  We know it will take some time before this can happen but if it will be cheaper the board is all for it. Alicia made a motion seconded by Scott that the board signs a memorandum to move forward with the process for the LED lights, motion carried (2/0).  

Maureen also gave each board member their copy of the audit that was recently completed for them to go over.  If they have any questions we will go over them at the next meeting.  

Public Comments:  None

Other Business/Announcements:  There were no Prudential Meetings held in October as we did not have a quorum for either meeting that was set.  

Executive Session:  None

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be November 24, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wallingford Fire Station on Railroad Street .    

Adjournment:  Scott made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  Alicia seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/0).  The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.  

Respectfully Submitted:

Maureen Duchesne - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  November 24, 2010

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