The Gordon Heights Fire District
2009 Commissioner's  Minutes

12/1/09 GHFD Commissioners Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance 
6:34 pm Mins from Nov meetings accepted.
Correspondence - Ms. Riley, President of the Fire Dept, requesting a freezer for the fire dept to be paid by the fire commissioners.  Pending approval
Warrants & Claims to be paid tonight 
$ 23,346.36 2009 purchase orders
$ 28,46.86 general fund
$ 32,837.37 for fire police van (receipt of van in the next couple of days).
Fire District Auditors 12/9-12/12.
Approved payment of automatic invoices
Invoices over $ 500 - to be paid :
Reynolds Electric for $ 587.45 - electrical 
Grainger for $ 228.03  ice melt & spreader 
Reynolds Electric for  $ 10,014.45 (energy Light fixtures)
All American : $ 419.45 - badges 
All American :  $ 1,871.96 - uniforms
Sycamore : $ 2,000.00 upgrade lights on the fire police veh.
Norris : $ 1,795.00  lettering on the fire police van
Hammond : $ 1,782.14 medical supplies 
Robert Hines :  $ 500.00 (?)
Communications  :  ?? unclear of the cost and the vendor.
Fire Rescue Emergency Service (FRES) Yaphank, sent the GH fire dept a questionnaire asking for the cost impact of sober houses  to the GHFD taxpayers.
Travel expense to Sioux Falls to inspect the 2010 Fire Pumper. 
Executive Session called at 7:32 pm
Left before before the end of the Exe. session.
Wm. Glass not in attendance

GHFD Workshop Meeting 8/18/09 6:30 pm  
 Treasurer, Secretary, Commissioner
Dean (chairs) ,  Commissioner Swinton, Commissioner Brown. Chief Rudder arrives  Commissioner Kelly arrives 6:40 pm
Motion to approve Stucco (?)
State of NY Conference Nov 5-8 
$10,000 transferred from other accounts for (not clear)???Commissioner Brown motions to purchase the equipment for the radio room.  (?)  Approved.
Commissioner Swinton motioned to upgrade the 2009 fire police to 2010 (?).  Approved.
Treasurer :  warrants and claims to pay tonight $ 29,068.25 no itemized list available.
Workmen compensation records to be audited.  
Invoices over $ 500.00 approved.
$ 5,092.00 (?) for prevailing wages.  (?)
$ 8,500.00 for removal of the underground tanks
$ 1,350.00 for reinstalling lines 
$ 1,310.00 landscaping
$ 672.00 Dege (?)
$ 750.00 William Glass / legal services
$ 1,000 expeditor (??)
$ 1,400 Hosting (?)
$ 800.00 plumbing (?)
$ 6,720.00 (?), maybe Petro
Approved area invoices.
Chief’s report
7-11 incident mentioned, where as GHFD members were approached by someone who is familiar with the department and questioned as to why the members were taking the ambulance to 7-11 when they have a district car for such purposes. GHFD members called the police and the chief will send out a memo to the members to call the police if this person comes within the “safety zone” of the members.  
6:55 executive session called to discuss personnel issues. Executive session concluded : 7:11 pm. 7:12 meeting is adjourned.’
Atty Wm Glass was not present

GHFD Commissioner Meeting 8/4/09, 6:30 pm  

Treasurer, Secretary, Commissioner Kelly, Commissioner Dean, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Swinton, Commissioner Brown.
Commissioner Gordon questions why the new 15 passenger van is being purchased from Sagmore Lights because they were not the lowest bidder.
Pro-liner had the lowest bid.  The Secretary and Commissioner Kelly replied because Pro-Liner’s bid was disqualified  because it did not meet the delivery specifications.
Commissioner Gordon and Commissioner Kelly bickered  back and forth about the price and the delivery schedule.  (by the way, the delivery date was not mentioned at any time during this meeting).
It was unclear to me what warrants and claims were being paid tonight.
Perhaps $ 36,203.73 for 2009 purchase orders and $ 8,688.60 for 2008 purchase orders. 
The 2008 Annual Audit Report has been received by the GHFD commissioners.  
Suffolk County Water Authority will now be charging fire districts for their water consumption.  Estimated bill for 2010 will be $ 1,030.00
The treasurer is waiting for the paperwork to come back from Assemblywoman Pat Eddington’s office regarding the Grant money.
Approved automatic invoices.
Approved area invoices over $ 500.00 dollars
$ 578.00 Home Depot
$ 2,195.00 All Line Protection
$ 1,310.00 Landscapers bill
$ 1,039.00 for lithium batteries
$  1,430.00 (for what???)
$  770.00 Sundown Website
$ 690.08 TD Bank (?)
$ 740.00 Safety solutions
$ 2,148.00 Hose testing
$ 59,617.21 for E1  (?????)   NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS....
6:45 Chief Rudder arrives.
Discussed where they are going to put the above-ground tanks.  Discussed moving them from their original spot because “down the line” they may want to add stairs or an elevator to reach the 2nd floor of the fire house.  Commissioner Dean was concerned that if they put the tanks in the original spot, they may have to be moved in the future to accommodate the stairs or the elevator.  
Approved to purchase 1000 gas of fuel from the Town of Brookhaven.
Chief’s report.
Chief Rudder was given a Community Service Award by Bishop Harrison Hale.
Problems have arisen at the Chelmsford Condos on Granny road. Seems like there numerous (false alarm) calls due to a defective fire alarm sensor and according to Chief Rudder one of the residents living there is irate over district lines.  (the Chief said that she lives in the YFD) (however, she lives in the GHFD and pointed out to the Chief that they are answering calls that are in the Yaphank Fire District. The majority of the condo units fall inside the Yaphank Fire district.  
The Chief also pointed out that the Yaphank Fire District has purchased a new ambulance, a new fire truck and a new police vehicle.  (side note, the Yaphank fire district will be receiving $ 14 million dollars from the Caithness plant because the Caithness plant falls in their fire district).
Attorney William Glass arrived at 7:50pm.  He spoke about the new Dissolution Law that was signed into law by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and Governor Patterson.  The law takes effect on March 31st 2010.  Mr. Glass will be emailing a memo on it summarizing the law. He also mentioned that there is a movement afoot to have the dissolution law exclude fire districts.  However, he doesn’t think that will happen. 
Commissioner Gordon attended the Baltimore Conference and has brought back information concerning FOILs and Open Meeting laws.  Apparently Commissioner Gordon  has requested some information from the Gordon Heights Fire District under the Freedom Of Information Law. He asked Attorney Glass why he has not received the information he has requested. (it was not clear as to what he information he is looking for). Attorney Glass said “any and all documents pertaining to the fire district must be given to residents and commissioners.  If a document does not exist, and employees must expend work time to produce such a document, then that request could be denied.  If the document exists, then the information must be given. Commissioner Kelly puts a stop to Commissioners Gordon’s questions posed to the district attorney.
Executive Session called to discuss “personnel issues” :  7:59pm
Executive session concluded : 8:35pm
8:36 meeting is adjourned.
Commissioner Gordon wants to ask Claudia, Donald and Rosalie a question.   Commissioner Kelly objects and asks everyone to leave the room.  Only Commissioner Carter leaves the room.  Commissioner Gordon presses on and asks if he has spoken to any of us regarding fire district business.  We answer “Absolutely not”.    Commissioner Gordon states that he has been accused of discussing fire district business with us.  Claudia states NO, we have not spoken to Commissioner Gordon about fire district business  and that she will gladly take a lie detective test to prove it. Chesley Ruffin wishes to speak to Commissioner Gordon.
We leave.

GHFD workshop Meeting, 7/21/096:30 pm  
Treasurer, Secretary, Commissioner Kelly, CommissionerDean, Commissioner Gordon, Chief Rudder in attendance.
Absent :  Commissioner Swinton and Commissioner Brown
Warrants and Claims to be paid tonight total $ 15,965.82 ( no itemized list available)  plus $ 498.25
Commissioner Gordon will be traveling to the Baltimore Conference;traveling cost $ 1,669.32
Commissioners approve to pay for a block-of-rooms for next’s year Baltimore Conference.
Commissioners approved to pay Pro-Liner  $ 2,979.78 to pay to outfitfire police vehicle.
Approved to pay SCWA $ 5,927.40 for first 6 months fire hydrant rental
Joaquim Curate resigned from FD because he no longer lives in the district.
Approved to purchase Power unit   $ 7,850.00 

Approved  to purchase defibrillators, $ 2990.00 
There is a grant from Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington for $3,000 they are going to apply that amount towards the purchase of the Power Unit. 
Approved to pay :
Moore Medical Supplies $ 540.39
William Glass $ 750.00
Commissioner Gordon complains how the other commissioners discuss business without him and make approval on purchases without his knowledge or consent.
Commissioner Kelly argues that the Purchase Orders are on the Secretary’s  desk and he is free to look at them at any given time.
Commissioner Gordon counters that a purchase order for a time clock costing $ 249.00 was signed off by the other four commissioners and not him.
Commissioner Gordon was in favor of considering a time clock that checks your fingerprints in order to clock in and although it was a $ 3000.00 purchase, it would provide better record keeping.
Executive Session called to discuss “personnel issues” :  7:30 pmExecutive session concluded : 7:49 pm
The commissioners discussed the need to replace an Air Conditioner unit, the Compressor is gone.   $ 2,000 to repair  or $ 6,000 to replace. (to be advised).
8:02 meeting is adjourned.
Wm Glass was not in attendance

7/8/09 Gordon Heights Fire District Commissioners  Meeting
Comm. Kelly stated “we do not want any disturbances tonight”. 

Mins approved for May 5th & June 2nd commissioner meetings and  May 19th and June  19th Workshop meetings.   
Commissioner Gordon stated that he wants the May minutes to read that when the commissioners voted to retain Fred Brewington, he abstained from the vote. … Minutes were approve with necessary corrections.

 The  Treasurer was not present.  Secretary Diana Brown read the treasurers report. Warrents and claims to be paid tonight
2008 purchase orders :  $ 8,688.60
2009 purchase orders : $ 26,936.95 

The outside annual audit yearly report has not been received, as of yet.   

A 2002 bond of $ 27,300 needs to be paid. Approved.

 Bills to pay :
$ 550.00  Ground Keepers supplies
$ 1,800.00  to program radios
$ 2,850.00 for the carpet in the commissioners room
$ 4,269.97 Office equipment (?)
$ 2,500.00 DVSS security equipment
$ 1,461.00 Hammond Supplies
$ 3,255.00 Nassau Diagnostic (physicals)
$ 1,249.80 Brothers Police Store (?)
$ 1,370.00 REM Products (?)
$ 6,245.00 South Shore Fire & Safety (replacement Hoses)
$ 986.90 Moore Medical (suction unit) 

The commissioners  accepted the bid from Sagamore Lights for the purchase of the new Fire Police Van, $ 31,837.37

Approved 2 new EMS employees Per Diem .
7:10 pm - executive session … 7:20 pm - executive session ended.
7:30 adjourn.

 William Glass was not in attendance.

6/17/08 GHFD Workshop meeting. 6:30 pm. 

Mike from Sun Power Systems was there to make a presentation on solar panel systems.  A 10,000 watt attached system; to be attached to the building over the rec room.  Cost $ 83,000, Lipa offers a rebate of $ 45,000, difference of $ 38,000 to be paid by the district taxpayers.  (Unless POLS have some Grant money, as mentioned by Mike).

Savings on over-all bill will be apprx $ 2,400 per year in the electric bill. It will take approx 10 yrs to recoup initial cost.  

Comm. Dean concern about leaks on the roof.  Sun Power Systems offer a 10 yr parts and labor guarantee “where they install the unit” not the entire roof.

Comm Dean, what about maint?  Rain can wash away modules.  Sun Power Systems offers 10 yrs of annual inspections at no charge. Life expectancy : 30-40 yrs.   

Reason to install :  (according to the salesman, Mike) Demonstrates responsibilities; environmental consideration. That you are doing your part to save the world.  Let’s everyone know in the neighborhood  that you are doing your part ...  good P.R.

Warrants and claims to be paid : $ 1, 964.42  (LIPA)

A letter was sent to Mr. Ryan, Tax Accessor at the Town of Brookhaven requesting a list of all the properties in the district.  Last request was 2 yrs ago.

They Received a letter from NYS Comptroller acknowledging the corrective action plan.

The treasurer handed out a list of “short and long term goals” to all the commissioners.

A structural fire, started in an outlet, damage was minimal.  This is the 6th structural fire

this year (others were “accidental”).

Chief Rudder wants to attend a water safety course  in water rescue (pools) He would like 15 members to participate, at $ 125.00 per person. For some it will be a refresher course,

Will probably need to purchase additional equipment to what they already have.

Fire rescue conference in Baltimore.  Chief Rudder handed in a outline of the transportation costs.  it was approved by the board “as written”.  They noted, to be attached to the minutes.

(cost was never mentioned.)

Need more fire hydrants, increase of hydrants is still within the budget amount. 

Adopted a “installation dinner policy”.

759 pm : executive session. 

Wm. Glass not in attendance.

6/16/09 GHFD Workshop Meeting … 6:30 pm
GHFD COMMISSIONERS ARE PURCHASING A NEW FIRE POLICE VAN !!!
Warrants & Claims to be paid tonight $ 4,492.07
Opened two bids for New Fire Police Van
Sagamore Lights $ 31,837.37 or  Pearl line Rescue $ 28,950.00 (Winner was not announced)
Hired a new Per Diem Ira M. for EMS (?)
The Town of Brookhaven has sent GHFD a portion of their 2nd payment   of $ 330,669.56.  (our fire taxes collected from us). The Town still owes GHFD a payment of $ 189,000 ( shortfall could be from the uncollected taxes from the abandoned homes in the GHFD).
Commissioners received a $ 3,000 grant from Assemblywoman  Pat Eddington for “safety equipment”.
$ 1000.00 paid to Attorney William Glass.
$ 1,269.97 payment for desks for Chief office.
$ 985.00 for new suction unit.
Chief Rudder mentions the Chelmsford Condos.  There is a question as to the district lines as to which units fall into the GHFD and which units fall into the Yaphank fire district.
New Business :  6:55 pm, Commissioner Carter Brown made a motion to transfer $ 100,000 from General fund to the Equipment Reserve fund. Commissioner Frank Swinton 2nds the motion.
Executive Session called at 6:57 pm Executive session ended at 7:11 pm

 Resident Rosalie Hanson tried to ask a simple question concerning fire district business regarding the adoption of May Minutes.  She was told by Commissioner Kelly that she is not allowed to speak.  Commissioner Avery Dean made a statement to  Donald Price which Mr. Price took as a “threat” .  Commissioner Dean said “your neighbor at 18 Greentree died and you live at 20 Greenrtree, you could be the next one”. 

A confrontation broke out in the commissioner’s room where Commissioner Brown had to physically hold Commissioner Dean back from getting near resident Mr. Price.  Commissioner Kelly called the police.

Chief Rudder tried to soothe things over. 

 Residents Rosalie Hanson & Donald Price were told by Commissioner Carter Brown that we will be locked out of future meetings. Rosalie Hanson stated “this is a public building and a public meeting” and “we better be allowed back into any public meetings.
Since we were escorted to the exit door by Chief Rudder, we were not present when the meeting was adjourned.
Wm Glass not in attendance

6/2/09 GHFD Commissioners Meeting  6:30 pm
Warrants & Claims to be paid tonight $ 68,768.00
Repair to the Fire House Roof is complete, commissioners approved the invoice of $61,700 through permissive referendum
They are waiting on the findings from the  2008 Auditors report.
Approved payment 
DELL for $ 2,665.00
Hammond Medical Supplies $ 679.76
All American for $ 1415.00 (amount may vary).
Roe Insurance Agency for $ 51,843.36  

Commissioner Gordon questions which is the cheapest way to travel to the Fire House Expo Conference - driving or flying.
Attorney William Glass is reviewing the lease for the Cell Tower from Mid-Atlantic.
Chief Rudder is receiving the “2009 Community Achievement Award” from Bishop Hale. 
GHFD -  having a problem with Per Diem employees failing to show up for their scheduled shifts
Executive Session called at 7:13 pm, Executive session ended at 7:40 pm
Commissioner Gordon will travel to the Fire House Expo Conference under “State Guidelines”
They will call Sam Johnson for landscaping services.  
adjourned at 7:43 pm.
Wm. Glass not in attendance

May 5, 2009 GHFD Commissioners Meeting.  6:30 pm
Commission Swinton was absent
Sealed Bids opened for Jeep Cherokee.
William Thompson $ 2,200
Leon Forrest $ 2,100
Opened the bids for the Roof repair.  awarded to Carter Ellis (?)  in the amount of $ 61,700.00
Total Warrants and Claims to be paid tonight $ 60,613.34. An itemized list of the invoices being paid were not available.
Invoices over $500 = approved
$ 5850.00 for motorola radios
$ 550.00 dumpster (Winter Bros)
$ 1,694.42 Home Depot
$ 523.88 Reynolds Electric
$ 1,779.98 Staples, printing
$ 500.00 True Value Environment
$ 1,275.00 Pro Line lights and radio for vehicle 5923
$ 670.00 Town of Brookhaven, permits
$ 23,994.00 Mutual Insurance Co
$ 8,894.00 Mutual Insurance Co
$ 750.00 William Glass, Attorney
$ 935.73 Sundown Ind ( Website for 9-1-1 Web)
The chief submitted a purchase order for approval for 2 x new desks. one for him and one for his secretary.  total PO $ 1,634.00
adjourned at 7:12 pm
Wm. Glass not in attendance

GHFD workshop Meeting, 5/19/09 6:20 pm

We arrived at, the door to the commissioners office was closed and all 5 commissioners, the treasurer, the chief's secretary and the district secretary  are all present. at 6:30 pm Commish Frank Swinton opened the door to let us in and Commish Kelly  called the meeting to order.
Warrants and Claims to be paid tonight total $ 2,887.53 ( no itemized list available)
The Treasurer's computer crashed and they lost a lot of information.  Currently, they have only retrieved information as far back as Dec 2008.
The siren on the roof is broken (again).  The cost to repair it is $ 3,980.00
Approved invoices over $ 500
Hammond Medical Supplies $ 679.76 & $ 1,582.30
DVSS, Security Equipment $ 2500.00
Legal fees (to whom?) $ 5,000.00
Class A- uniforms for four members.   Need to get a price before approving the purchase.
Rescind the PO for the Fleet Software
Moments before Executive Session was called, Donald Price made a public statement that it is against the law not to disclose the attorney's name to whom we are paying  $5,000.00.
(also they did not mention the name of the vendor we are paying to repair the siren,  $ 3980.00)
6:45 pm executive session 7:28 pm executive session is over
Chairman of the Board, James Kelly, reads a statement  " until the contract (with the attorney) is fully executed, they do not have to disclose his name." (no mention as to why GHFD has to retain an attorney,as they are currently being legally represented by William Glass
7:29 meeting is adjourned.

4/21/09 GHFD Workshop Meeting … 

Approved to post  legal notices to sell two surplus vehicles. 1998 Jeep $ 2000.00 & 1979 Ford $ 2000.00
Warrants and claims to pay today  $ 8,383.79  not itemized.
Received a grant on 4/13/09.  How much ??,  from whom ??  Details not  supplied.
Approved to pay the following area invoices over $ 500
Mabel Stevenson $ 550.00  (?)
Poppies' Landscaping  $ 1,350.00
Environmental Incorporated $ 550.00 (Septic service)
All Data $ 1,995.00  diagnostic software
Approved to purchase
Rescue Mannequin  $ 1,185.00
carry bag  $ 145.00
So Shore Fire and Safety $ 6.095.00 replacement hoses that failed  during hose testing.
Well inc - Lease for oxygen cylinders
Other notables
May 2nd, MAY DAY coming to demo equipment for radio room upgrade.
Baltimore Conference : 8 members, price not mentioned.
Need to approve the purchase of a power washer from Sam's Club $ 329.00
Need approval to pay the following invoices:
Workman's comp $ 8,984.00
Fire District Vollie Benefits Package $ 23,994.00
Quotations:
They are in receipt of quotations for interior design to Chiefs room  and conference room $ 2,850.00
6:59 pm  executive session ... 7:13 back in session   7:15 adjourned

3/17/09GHFD Workshop minutes
GORDON HEIGHTS FIRE DISTRICT INSTALLATION DINNER IS THIS SAT NIGHT.
paid over $ 24,000 in warrants and claims, (INVOICES)   Commissioners did not give an itemized list
Commissioners approved to pay the installation dinner invoice  $ 20,100.00 also approved $ 500.00 for the DJ
approved $ 1,062.50 for Wm Glass.   Commissioner Gordon asked :  what is this invoice for ?   Commissioner Kelly replied " Professional services".
approved $ 1,019.98 for Rocky Point Jewelers. (other commissioners said YES)..  Commissioner Gordon says wait a minute what is this for?  Commissioner Kelly replied"  for Mrs. Wilson's. it's a ring for Mrs.Wilson". (Commissioner Harriet Wilson).
March 11th - Antenna and repeater installed on the 2nd floor - all radios need to be reprogrammed to 12 bandwidth costing $ 2,000 to reprogram all the radios
They have to add a number of fire hydrants throughout the district, they are currently putting together a list of streets that need more fire hydrants.  Some fire hydrants are 1000' ft apart (like on Wilson Ave) but they need to be closer, at least 500' apart
$ 500.00 has been alloted for Signal 8 for MIFD on the night they will be on standby to cover  GHFD while they are at their installation dinner. (signal 8 is the account for refreshments) New Day Care Center at 23 Gordon Ave
3 Daniel Lane fire was mentioned - several rooms in the house (boarding house).  
Attorney Wm. Glass did not attend the meeting.

 2/3/09 GHFD Commissioner Meeting 635 pm
They sold the 1994 Suburban for $ 2,025.99 & 1996 Ambulance, $ 5,325.99
They were awarded to  Red Truck, the only bidders.
Treasurers report $ 500,193.67 balance warrants and claims to pay tonight $ 12,237.95
The yearly audit of the fire district is schedule to begin tomorrow  2/4/2009, to be completed by Monday 2/9/2009  
W2 and 1099 are completed for year ending 2008
$ 699 to repair the boiler (Petro)
Brookhaven Commissioners meeting cost the GHFD district $ 2,275.00
The roof over the EMS Bay is leaking, need to get proposals
They are getting ready to order their new fire pumper.   A meeting  with Hendrickson is scheduled for Feb 28th.
They have set up accounts with the car wash in Coram for washing the trucks.
They want to install GPS systems on the trucks because of all the out- of-district calls they are responding to.
The overhead paging system in the fire house is not working, meaning  if they are not sitting in the radio room, they do not know if they  have rec'd an emergency call.
There is a  device called Electric PCR (medical)  which will become State Mandated by the year 2010, the cost is $ 26,000
They approved the payment for the purchase of the district car, cost $17,246.63
They approved two purchase orders for Hammond Medical Supplies in the  amounts of $ 2,451.98 and $ 2,115.38.
Hose testing Purchase Order was approved at $ 2,304.00 New Security equipment from DVSS, approved for $ 3,300.00
Adjourned at 8:10 pm

1/21/09 GHFD Workshop meeting
Commissioner Harriet Wilson sent a letter of resignation--it was read at the meeting
Frank Swinton was appointed to take her place
Carter Brown asked him to sit at the table Three motions were made and Frank Swinton voted on them
Donald Price (not a commissioner) spoke out from the audience.  Mr Kelly you are acting illegally you're new commissioner cannot vote because he hasn't been sworn in yet
 Commissioner Kelly --Mr. Price please be quiet  I will have to ask you to leave.
Carter Brown- replied "-Do you want me to throw him out?
Donald Price--You are breaking the law Call your lawyer.  He is voting and he hasn't been sworn in 
Diana Brown--That's OK I haven't recorded his votes
Later in the evening Mr. Swinton was sworn in

Jan 6 2009 GHFD Commissioners Meeting.
Cell tower is right on schedule. (?)
They need to purchase a repeater, Commissioner Gordon suggests they  purchase the  loaner they have been using, cost $ 1500.00.    A new  one will cost over $ 4,000.00.
Commissioners Wilson wants to purchase Diagnostic Software and laptops to keep better track of maint. records on the vehicles.  Cost $1495.00 for software, $ 1100.00 for laptops.  This will be a better  form of record keeping instead of writing everything down in a black/ white composition book.
Coram Fire Dept ladder truck is out of service for a couple of  months.  They have asked GHFD to borrow their ladder truck, as needed.
GHFD is having problems getting drivers for the ambulance during the  day.
Nassau Mega Show is Jan 24th and 25th.    Commissioners approved to send  10 people per day for the 2 days.  Entrance fee $ 13.50 per person, plus $ 15.00 per person for Signal 8  (refreshments).
1985 Heavy duty rescue truck is having difficulties  starting; it needs to be replaced.  Commissioner Gordon points out that instead of buying another new fire pumper they should purchase the much needed rescue truck.  Chief Rudder states that they need both.  Commissioner  Kelly defended Chief Rudder by saying “we are in the business to provide fire protection for the community”.   Commissioner Gordon replies “we have to take into consideration on how we treat the 
taxpayers”.   We keep buying vehicle, vehicle, vehicle; it’s nonsense. March 21st is their installation dinner. Open PO’s (not to exceed x-amount of dollars). PO for misc. uniform items for installation dinner.  Not to exceed $2500.00  PO for program and invitations for installation dinner.  Not to exceed  $ 700.00 for both.  PO for Favors for the the installation dinner.  Not to exceed $1000.00 Chief Rudder stated that their calls from 2008 were :, 563 EMS calls, 152 mutual calls. The number of fire calls were unclear. They did not respond to 17 calls. Chief Rudder suggests the the board allow 2-3 mins. at the end of  meetings to allow residents to make positive or negative comments. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm 
Executive meeting to discuss asst chief.  
Attorney William Glass not in attendance.