July 12, 2011

  • Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Fire Commissioners

  • Called to order 6:02 P.M. July 12, 2011.

    Motion to amend agenda to remove item number one by Commissioner Carew, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney. Unanimous.

    Comments by Public – Fred Brown also spoke about new fire truck.

    Motion to approve previous months report and minutes by Commissioner Callahan, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney. Unanimous.

    Fire Marshal’s Report – motion by Commissioner Carew, seconded by Commissioner Callahan. Unanimous

    Deputy Chief’s Report – motion by Commissioner Callahan, seconded by Commissioner Carew. Unanimous.

    Chief’s Report – Motion to accept by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Callahan. Unanimous.

    Commissioners Report – none

    Unfinished Business – Truck committee is still negotiating with HME for final contract.

    New Business – Discussion of ERS Contract with Anne Marie Paonne, Finance Director for the City of West Haven. Motion by Commissioner Callahan to approve ERS Contract from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney. Commissioner Carew abstains. Two in favor – One Abstension.

    Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:08 P.M. by Commissioner Sweeney, seconded by Commissioner Carew to discuss personnel matter. Unanimous.

    Motion to return to Regular Session at 7:25 P.M. by Commissioner Callahan, seconded by Commissioner Carew. Unanimous.

    Motion by Commissioner Callahan to reject the request for extension of COBRA medical coverage for Robert Petrie who was a probationary firefighter. He was not offered a contract at the end of his probationary period, seconded by Commissioner Carew.

    Motion by Commissioner Sweeney to adjourn meeting at 7:30 P.M., seconded by Commissioner Callahan. Unanimous.