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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 Board of Fire Commissioners Minutes-ALL LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS No. 1 Fire Station 120 East Shiawassee Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE DECEMBER 13, 1990, MEETING On Thursday, December 13, 1990, the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners meet in regular session at the No. 1 Fire Station. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Gordon Steinhauer. A quorum was present. Commissioners Present: Charles Green, Ronald Hatcher, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, Gordon Steinhauer, Joanna Trierweiler, Connie Conk- lin, Wava Streeter. Also attending this meeting were: Chief Samuel Hopkins, Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung, Assistant Chief Daniel Decker, Acting Board Secretary Linda Villarreal , Attorney Melvin McWilliams, Lieutenant Paul Hufnagel (Local Union #421 President) , Firefighter Jeffrey Orler, Battalion Chief Jerry Ericks, Captain Andrew Jackson, Lieutenant Robert Ness, Firefighter Lee Ann Smullen, Firefighter David Gates. CHIEF' PRESENTATIONS Fire Chief Samuel Hopkins presented Lieutenant Paul Hufnagel with the Lansing Fire Department's "Meritorious Service Citation" because he "Set aside personal safety and welfare and went above and beyond normal duty expectations" when he gave assistance and aid to Lansing Police Officer Eric Longoria on June 23, 1990 at 514 W. Maple. Officer Longoria was called to assist Lieutenant Hufnagel's engine company at the scene and was physically attacked whereupon Lieutenant Hufnagel stepped in to help. Engineer Jeffrey Orler was present representing the awards committee, which is made up of eight (8) individuals. Chief Hopkins expressed his appreciation to the awards committee. Chairman Steinhauer stated that the incident "shows coordina- tion and support between city services" and the Fire Board is proud of all personnel . ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Assistant Chief Daniel Decker informed us that eleven (11) new recruits were scheduled to finish basic training at the Training Academy and after graduation would be transfered to stations for regular duty. Assistant Chief Decker refered to a MEMO that said the graduation exercises would take place on December 20, 1990 at 10:00 am. A MEMO presented by Commissioner Sheathelm showed the graduation on December 21 , 1990 at 10:00, and after a brief discussion it was determined December 21, 1990, at 10:00 am to be the correct date and time. Chairman Steinhauer was invi d st tt�ndgc�sextended the invitation to the Board members. lug V I'll, Fi 'O 1?J 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS Personnel Committee, Commissioner Connie Marin - Chairperson. ` Commis- sioner Marin stated she had attended a meeting with Richard Letts, Director of Human Relations, the day before on December 12, 1990, their major concern regarding the Affirmative Action program. Commis- sioner Marin stated, to her dissatisfaction, there were no concrete answers resulting from the meeting. She further announced a scheduled meeting with the Mayor on January 8, 1991, at 10:00 am. (NOTE: This meeting was later rescheduled for 8:30 am on the same date) . Commissioner Marin had also requested Karen Jackson, Director of Personnel and Alvin Knot, City Attorney, to be present at the meeting • with the Mayor. She was hopeful to finally have the answers to long time questions. Chairman Steinhauer asked for further comments, but there were none. Planning Committee, Commissioner Charles Green, Chairman. Commissioner , Green stated there were no current changes, and submitted the document, City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners, Rules of Administrative Procedure for approval and Commissioners signatures. Chairman Steinhauer asked if anyone would have a problem signing the document at that time, saying it would be proper to discuss and make modifications at the next Board meeting to give everyone a chance to thoroughly review the document before signing. He also requested legal comments from Melvin McWilliam, attending the meeting and representing the City Attorney's office. All Commissioners agreed to sign the document at that time. Finance Building and Equipment Committee, Commissioner Joanna Trier- weiler, Chairperson. No report. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Steinhauer said he would like to discuss two (2) items regarding the 1991/92 fiscal year budget. A rough copy of the budget had been presented at the last Board meeting, and he asked for comments. There were no comments. Firstly, Chairman Steinhauer asked for comments regarding the number of new positions requested, and secondly identification of all items with a cost in excess of $100,000. Chief Hopkins explained that the fourteen (14) additional firefighters would not satisfy the needs of the department. The Capitol Budget includes a study for station locations and equipment, and any requests regarding staffing the Suppression Division will probably be offset by this study. Chief Hopkins asserted by his own expertise the study show support the departments needs for staffing and equipment. He further stated the staff for the Training Division would come out of the budget and be put on a "critical needs request", requiring hiring posting. Last year twelve (12) personnel were requested and the City Council had planned to make a study. The study has not been concluded so we are not acting on it. Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung is doing indepth research to establish best station locations and equipment needs. Regarding items costing over $100,000, the Chief listed five (5) firefighter trucks, one (1) ladder truck, one (1) engine company squad, one -(1) advanced medical care truck, and automated defibrillators. He explained the need for defibrillators stating last year the Fire Department responded to sixty-three (63) full arrests, with only five (5) recoveries. People receiving care in less that five (5) minutes did not survive. Having the defibrillators available would cut down on the time factor; under five (5) minutes being the goal. Chief Hopkins stated three (3) things that sustain life are: - using CPR - advanced care under five (5) minutes - defibrillation He concluded if the response time is not under five (5) minutes, patients don't survive; if under five (5) minutes the survival rate is in the 70 percentile. Chief Hopkins announced a planned meeting in San Diago, California the following week to witness first hand the equipment and procedures used by that department to further enhance his knowledge and understand- ing. Other equipment in budget for Hazardous Materials response, High angle rescue, entrapment and extrication. Chairman Steinhauer asked why the ambulance requested was only $80,000. Chief Hopkins answered last year we purchased an ambulance for $63,000, current price for same ambulance being $69,000, however we have expanded the compartment to contain self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA's) as well as firefighting gear. He further discussed the rescue truck vs. the ambulance stating with the rescue truck firefighting duties can also be performed. Commissioner Sheathelm commented the Rescue 5 equipment was being repaired. Chairman Steinhauer asked why the budget for the Maintenance/Alarm Division included property tax, asking if City Departments were respon- sible for paying their own tax. Chief Hopkins responded the Administra- tive Services Department was possibly shifting the'property tax respon- sibility to individual Departments to offset their own budget totals. Chairman Steinhauer asked Chief Hopkins to tell us about the budget process. The Chief explained the budget handed out at the last meeting was in the form handed to him by the divisions. December 20 being the deadline to submit the budget to the Budget Department, .then to the Mayor, and after his consideration and suggestions on to City Council the second monday in May. Chairman Steinhauer said he was raising the questions because he believed it to be a very difficult fiscal _year for the City of Lansing and the . Fire Board should take a strong position with regard to the budget, encouraging all Board Commissioners to be in a position to be proactive. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Steinhauer realized he had failed to ask for approval of last meetings minutes. He asked for any corrections, additions, comments or corrections and receiving none asked for a motion to accept. Commissioner Sheathelm moved and Commissioner Conklin seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. At this time Chairman Steinhauer refered to the City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners, Rules of Administrative Procedure, that resented b the Planning Committee and signed. Two (2) corrections was p y g were noted: the spelling of Commissioner Mari.n' s and Trierweiler s first name. The secretary was asked to correct, make copies and distribute the document. Melvin McWilliams stated the correct procedure according: to form for approval of the Rules was to forward the document to the City Clerk's office and then on of to the Council. Council . The Rules would be effective after approval Chairman Steinhauer asked for a motion to process according to the guidelines. Commissioner Green moved and Commissioner Trierweiler seconded. The motion carried unanimously. ANNUAL REPORT Chairman Steinhauer read the Annual Report he had prepared for the Mayor containing the Fire Board Commissioners activities for 1990. He then asked for comments and support. He stated in supporting the report the Board was expressing their confidence in the Fire tration and it's overall performance. Chairman Department Adminis Steinhauer asked for Commissioner Ma in accept seconded the othe motion. The Sheathelm moved motion was carried unanimously. GENERAL ORDER Chairman Steinhauer asked for additional comments and Lieutenant Paul Hufnagel expressed his appreciation for the "Meritorious Service Cita— tion" Chief Hopkins had presented him with at the beginning of the meeting. He stated he had a lot of respect further for the Lansingwhat Fire had Department and the Awards Committee, done was no more than any good firefighter would have done. Lieutenant Hufnagel, as President of the Local Union #421 also extended his willingness to work with the Fire Board and offered his assistance as they may need it in the future. Chairman Steinhauer then asked each Commissioner for further comments. stated she was looking forward to working on Commissioner Streeter. the Board and with the other Commissioners. Commissioner Marin said she would be out of town from December 20, 1990 through January 2, 1991. Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Chief Hopkins introduced Lieutenant Robert Ness as the appointed designer and creator for a future display in the Board Room. Chief Hopkins also expressed how much he has enjoyed working with the Fire Board the past year, saying they are hard working, informed, willing -persons, interested in In the past the in the fir -Fire Board had been viewed as being destructive Department to Fire Department insisting concerns, but the present commission supports 1 expect they should. The erform as citizens eXP reciation that the Administration P firefighters expressing their app Chief spoke on behalf of the for their assistance and interest. resent at Chief Hopkins introduced Leann Smullen, a new recruit p the meeting- secretary comments from her. Chairman Steinhauer introduced Land aasked rforlany as the acting to form in Dianna Emerson' s abs the budget accor g Linda responded that she is typing as possible. and would provide them with a copy Council indicated year ago the City Department Chairman Steinhauer commented that for positions in the Fire Depaith the they wanted to do a personnel study not taken place. A year has come and gone and it has nel committee having additional discussions with the Mayor Chairman Person table another committee. Steinhauer could not find accep year as report he is Chairman Steinhauer further stated Fire Board he discussed p r he it a year of restructuring fo to the Mayor. The Board is now restructur roductive. submitting into 1991 and explain not being P would be difficult to go one a Happy New Year. Chairman Steinhauer then wished every situation. hter Ernest Carpentersdesignated Chief Hopkins then discussed Firefig lieukemia and the City Firefighter Carpenter has been fighting 1990, and physic ian has determined his condition to as of December related 9 Firefig 2i er Carpenter' s sick leave runs out Chief Hopkins and Local 4 el have met to discuss how to take care of he has exhausted all other benefits- uested 'disablility President Paul Hufnag hter Carpenter has req 90 days, Firefighter Carpenter. Firefig f or his medical benefits f or .ninety (The Chief leave without paY' � 90 days for one (1) can within the Union/City with increments of ninety ( ) donated Carpenter— Councilman Adado's family for and President Hufnagel will do all they Contract for Firefighter Carp marrow transplant that he desperately death, all contributions they receive na ollowing the Councilman' s he do family firefighter Carpenter's bonethat needs. Chief Hopkins received information placed on the #1 Fire was also researching a name plate to Station in memory of Councilman Adado. other business and receiving no Chairman Steinhauer asked for any Commissioner Marin made a motion comments asked for adjournment. to adjourn and Commissioner Sheathelm seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M. led meeting of the Fire Board will be held , scedu The next regularly 1991, at the #1 Fire Station, t 7 :30 P.M. on Thursday, January 10, a East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan. 120 Respect 1 Su t d, C Lin �vileal, Acting Fire- Board Secretary RECD. Lt�.�S4i�G G BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS BY' ""� __� No . 1 Fire Station ,go ov 25 Pn 2 3520 East Shiawassee Street Lansing, Michigan OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE OCTOBER 11 1990 MEETING On Thursday, October 11, 1990, the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners was meet in regular session at the byNo. Chairman Fire GordonoSteinhaueretlp,gquorum called to order a p.m. was present . Chairman Steinhauer introduced the Fire Board 's new Commissioner, Connie Conklin. Commissioner CoJunen1994 .will represent Commissioner At-Large Conklin is position with her term expiring an Administrator with Michigan Bell Telephone . Commissioners Present : Connie Conklin, Charles Green, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, Gordon Steinhauer, and JoAnna Trierweiler . Commissioners Absent : Ronald Hatcher . Vacancies : One 2nd Ward Position . attending this meeting were : Chief Samuel Hopkins, Assistant Also Chief Lawrence Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, Attorney Melvin McWilliams, and Mayor ' s Assistant Cleophus Boyd . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Steinhauer asked if there were any additionsng onccorrections a to the September 13, 1990, Board minutes . Hearted . Commissioner e asked for motion to approve the September minutes as p Commissioner Marin . Sheathelm so moved and the motion was supported by The motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS The Secretary, Dianna Emerson, read two communications . Th�ofirst chairman ,l,�� e�� ��/21/90 from Jo Flaherty, Pui�lic Affairs Specialist, Steinhauer and the Fire Board . It reads : "Effective immediatelFire will no longer be serving as } owithLtheJon to the Board and have Board . I have enjoyed myou make appreciated your cooperation and support . The contribution yf our to the City of Lansing through your dedication tai'I andfGOODoLUCK . " citizens does not go unrecognized . Thank you ag , A communication dated A /9 from FFDYire Traptin Bob nang Academy1astthehMarcuSam Hopkins recommends r _ngmin g the "Bu-i" Keenoy Training Academy. Bud gave his life in while fighting a fire at the Marshall Music Store on April 14, 1970 . Captain Kelly stated it would serve as a great honor to rename the academy and the members of L .F.D. would be proud to have the training academy named in Bud 's honor . Captain Kelly requests that this suggestion be given serious consideration, and that appropriate steps be taken to begin the process of renaming the academy. Commissioner Marin said that Jo Flaherty had been very effective in keeping communications open between Mayor McKane and the Board . She also did considerable work with establishing the department ' s hazardous materials training. Chairman Steinhauer will write and forward a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Fire Board . COMMAND REPORTS Assistant Chief Larry Pung reminded the Commissioners that the parking metered areas designated with bags that say "No Parking" are for the Commissioners to park at during the Board meetings . (Note : After the meeting adjourned all Commissioners found parking tickets on their vehicles . ) Asst . Chief Pung also reminded Commissioners to get their pictures taken for display in the Fire Board Conference Room. This can be done by contacting Fire Marshal Robert O ' Brien at the No . 8 Fire Station, 483-4200 . Identification cards are also made through the City's Personnel Department in the Washington Square Annex . Contact Dianna Emerson for further information at 483-4808 . Asst . Chief Dan Decker was not present . Chief Sam Hopkins stated he shared his information with each Committee Chairperson prior to this evening 's meeting . COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Chairman Green, Chairperson of the Policies and Procedures Committee, said he had reviewed the draft prepared by Attorney Melvin McWilliams regarding the Rules of Administrative Procedure for the Fire Board . He commended Mr . McWilliams for doing a fine job in preparing the document . The document was discussed and some revisions were recommended . Commissioner Trierwei.ler made a motion to approve the concepts of the draft as revised through the discussion . The motion was supported by Commissioner Sheathelm . The motion carried unanimously. During the discussion of the Rules, it was decided that Command Reports from the Chief and two Assistant Chiefs would no longer be included in the meeting agenda . Commissioner Trierwel Ler, Chairperson of the Blli Idings and Equipment Committee, said she Inaci met with Chief Hopkins C-:nd Greg Klco from the Ci.ty' s Central Garage . The department ' s apparat .s is aging rapid_�y; almost to the point of risking the lives of citizens and Fire personnel . The replacement costs are incredible . A discussion followed. Chairman Steinhauer stated this was a major issue that could be addressed in an annual Board report that is due in the Mayor ' s Office on December 1, 1990 . He asked Commissioner Trierweiler to put something together regarding the status of the department ' s apparatus that can be included in the report to the Mayor . At the November 8 1990 meeting Chairman Steinhauer will have a draft of the annual Board report for the Board ' s review and input . Commissioner Trierweiler stated the department ' s buildings are also a concern. Major repairs and maintenance are needed in several areas . A discussion followed . Commissioner Marin, Chairperson of the Personnel Committee, said Commissioner Hatcher had requested information on Affirmative Action at the last Board meeting . Since he is not present, she requested that the discussion be tabled until the November meeting. Commissioner Marin provided a progress report on the department ' s Firefighter Application Procedure . She feels the procedure could close the doors to minorities . She works with health related fields everyday and minorities are not entering those fields . Also the City only refers for interviews those applicants tested at the 95 percentile range . Her Committee will be meeting again with Chief Hopkins in the near future . Commissioner Marin is also concerned with the wording for physical examinations . She intends to meet with the city ' s new provider in order to get clarification on that wording . She will provide reports at the next meeting . Commissioner Sheathelm, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, presented a financial report that represents the September expenditures of the department ' s nine divisions . The payroll for the month totaled $839, 592 . 47 and miscellaneous expenses totaled $51, 665 . 76, for a grand total of $891, 258 . 23 . OLD/NEW BUSINESS Chief Hopkins stated City Attorney Alvan Knot has approved the Alcohol and Drug Policy that goes in the department ' s procedures . The document in now complete . The "Hold Harmless Section" was signed in the tDf f ice nn Tuesd.-ii M,a1'_ r Chairman Steinhauer stated the Fire Board needs to prepare an Annual Report for submission to the Mayor by December 1st . The reporrthcovers the period of December 1, 1989 , through November JO, 1990 -. as samples of the Board ' s previous reports and he will review the past year ' s Board minutes . The Chairman asked a_,acli C"ommi.ss ones to_.�r_E:t�are a oar.aaraoh or two to he inc lr _19ted i n tth report . Chairman Steinhauer asked each Committee Chairperson to continue to Chair their respective Committees until the new Committees are organized and activated . GENERAL ORDER Cleophus Boyd told Commissioner Trierweiler about written material that had been passed onto the City Council regarding the City' s Infrastructure status . Dave Purvis, Administrative Services Director, could also share information on the department ' s buildings . The Mayor and City Council are aware of the major problems concerning the buildings and the age of apparatus . A discussion followed . The topic of physical requirements for Fire personnel came up again . Chief Hopkins said there have been a few problems when personnel obtain physicals prior to promotions . The department needs to establish a baseline for a physical (a standard ) . He has been leaning toward the NFPA Standard that requires a physical every year . Chairman Steinhauer asked the Chief to make recommendations and to provide a report to the Fire Board . Chief Hopkins spoke about the Fire Board orientation that Asst . Chief Decker has been working on. He passed out a written draft that will be condensed and given in an oral presentation. A discussion followed . Commissioner Green commended Melvin McWilliams once again on his draft of the Board ' s Administrative Rules . Chairman Steinhauer welcomed Mr . Boyd ' s attendance at the meetings . Chairman Steinhauer said the Board needs to keep the City aware of the department ' s needs in a constructive manner . Commissioner Sheathelm made a motion that the October 11th meeting of the Lansing Fire Board adjourn . The motion was supported by Commissioner Marin . The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 16 P . M. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Fire Board will be held 1 at 7 : 30 P .M . on Thursday, November 3, 1990, at the 120 East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan . Respectfully submitted, Dianna L . 7meLson, Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS No. 1 Fire Station 120 East Shiawassee Street RECE ED Lansing, Michigan OCT Ob 1990 MEETING AGENDA MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR CITY OF LANSING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1990, AT 7: 30 P.M. 1. Introduction New Commissioner - Connie Conklin. 2 . Call to Order - Roll Call. 3 . Review and Approval of Minutes - September 13 , 1990, meeting. 4 . Review of Communications. 5. Presentations - If any. 6. Command Reports: a. Asst. Chief Larry Pung b. Asst. Chief Dan Decker C. Chief Sam Hopkins 7 . Committee Reports: a. Emergency Medical Services, Committee Chairperson Steinhauer b. Policies & Procedures, Committee Chairperson Green - Report on Fire Board Rules of Admin. Procedure C. Buildings & Equipment, Committee Chairperson Trierweiler - Report on Apparatus d. Personnel, Committee Chairperson Marin - Report on Firefigher Hiring Process e. Finance, Committee Chairperson Sheathelm f. Planning Committee 8 . New/Old Business: a. Affirmative Action Plan (NEW) b. Alcohol/Drug Policy (OLD) 9 . General Order - Comments from Audience and Fire Board Members. 10. Adjournment. COMMISSIONERS Gordon Steinhauer, Chairman Charles Green, Jr. , Vice Chairman Connie Conklin Ronald Hatcher Concepcion Marin Russell Sheathelm JoAnna Trierweiler Diannz0!]EnSxWgn,0Ts40@q)811ry M o � � r LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS No . 1 Fire Station 120 East Shiawassee Street Lansing, Michigan 3 N GD OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEPTEMBER 13 1990, MEETING' � On Thursday, September 13, 1990, the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners meet in regular session at the No . 1 Fire Station. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p .m. by Chairman Gordon Steinhauer . Commissioners Present : Charles Green, Ronald Hatcher, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, Gordon Steinhauer, and JoAnna Trierweiler . A quorum was present . (There are two Commissioner vacancies . ) Also attending this meeting were : Chief Samuel Hopkins, Assistant Chief Daniel Decker, Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, Attorney Melvin McWilliams, Cleophus Boyd (Mayor ' s Office ) , and Fire Lieutenant Henderson Bodiford . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Steinhauer spoke a few moments about the Board minutes . He mentioned the minutes represent a guide to future actions . Assignments can be highlighted, and items can be incorporated on subsequent agendas as Old Business . The minutes can keep people focusing on things to be done . The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the August 9, 1990, Board minutes . Chairman Steinhauer made note of a correction to Page 3, Paragraph 3 : the Chairman does not make motions for the Board to approve . City Attorney Melvin McWilliams had a clarification to make on Page 5, Paragraph 1 : The "approved as to form" reference concerned the alcohol and drug procedure only. Chairman Steinhauer requested clarification on Page 3, Paragraph 5, regarding the Uniform Fire Code update . He received a reply that the code is updated locally and nationally approximately every 5 years . Asst . Chief Decker had a correction to Page 2, Command Reports, Paragraph 4 : The recruit class at the Fire Academy will be taken up to the technician level of hazardous materials training. They are not at the technician level . A motion was made by Commissioner Marin to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1990, meeting as corrected . The motion was supported by Commissioner Green and it carried unanimously. 1 COMMUNICATIONS The Secretary, Dianna Emerson, read a thank you note from the family of Virginia Proctor dated September 10, 1990 . C.P .R . was administered to her on August 31, 1990, by John Stafford and Matthew Kostrezewski . Chairman Steinhauer said he had received a telephone call from Jo Flaherty that Mayor McKane would be interviewing a candidate for Fire Commissioner . Chairman Steinhauer was unable to attend the interview. The candidate has been referred to City Council ' s Public Safety Committee for approval . Chairman Steinhauer read both letters to former Commissioners Lance Lynch and Max Zemer . The letters to the Commissioners expressed the Board ' s gratitude for their time, commitment, and leadership . Their service as officers on the Board "typifies" their "commitment and willingness to go the extra steps in community service . " The Board gave its best wishes for these two men to succeed in their future community and personal endeavors . Chairman Steinhauer was recently approached by a Mr . Kebler, who credits being alive today because of the Lansing Fire Department ' s response to his home approximately 2 years ago . Chairman Steinhauer said he wanted to relay the man 's enthusiasm for the department to the other Board members, the Administration, and department employees . COMMAND REPORTS Assistant Chief Larry Pung reported all departmental procedures, rules, and S . O.P . s had been distributed to all Stations . The Lansing Fire Department won lst Place in the Softball and Waterball competitions at the Borderline Funfest on September 8, 1990 . The softball trophy is on display at the No . 8 Fire Station . The waterball trophy is at the No . 1 Fire Station. Commissioner Sheathelm made a motion that Asst . Chief Pung be complimented on his endeavors each year in the coordination of the Funfest . Proceeds from the event are donated to the 100 Club and Old Newsboys . Commissioner Marin supported the motion . The motion carried unanimously. Asst . Chief Pung complimented the department ' s employees for their participation in the collection of money for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association campaign . They did an excellent job . Assistant Chief Daniel Decker reported work was being done on the Fire Commissioner orientation . The Fire Department hired 15 new recruits on September 10 with 2 more to be hired on September 17 and another 2 on October 10 . Forty department employees are participating in the hazardous materials training that will be completed by October 5, 1990 . 2 The department has received letters of retirement effective October 10, 1990, from Training Chief James Florian, Captain Montague Thocker, Captain Keith Pardee, and Captain Clyde Lickman . The week of October 7th is Fire Prevention Week . All stations will be conducting public open houses on October 7th . The week of September 17 through 21, the Fire Training Academy on Alpha Street will be holding an open house from 6 - 9 p .m. daily. E .M. S . displays will be the primary attraction. Chairman Steinhauer participated in the recruit graduation ceremony on Monday, September 10, 1990 . Commissioner Marin and Commissioner Sheathelm were also in attendance . The ceremony was done very well . Chief Hopkins said it was quite impressive to see all the different certificates the recruits earned during their schooling. The graduates are : Reynaldo Alvarado, Donald Hamilton, Jeffrey Hanna, Robert Hecksel, John Holly, Marshall Hudson, Jr . , Mark Hufnagel, Frank Lain, Michael Marczynski, Margaret Murphy, Steven Sherman, Daniel Thomas, Marc Tyler, and Gerry Vendervelde . Chief Hopkins explained the three graphs in the Commissioner ' s packets . The graphs represented Lansing ' s comparison to similar fire departments in these areas : percent of value lost, value comparison, and loss comparison. A discussion followed . COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Chairman Green, Chairperson of the Policies and Procedures Committee, spoke about the Fire Board ' s Rules of Administrative Procedures . At the next meeting he will have packets ready for each Commissioner . Commissioner Trierweiler, Chairperson of the Buildings and Equipment Committee, asked questions concerning the department ' s apparatus acquisitions and planning objectives . A discussion followed . Commissioner Marin, Chairperson of the Personnel Committee, stated her committee had met and reviewed the procedure for hiring entry level firefighters . The committee has some concerns and needs some clarifi- cation from Chief Hopkins . She will have a committee report concerning this matter at the next board meeting. Commissioner Sheathelm, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, thanked Mrs . Emerson for reading his report at the last Board meeting . He then proceeded to provide the following reports for June, July, and August 1990 . June Payroll $1, 046, 891 . 20 June Misc . Expenses 101, 632 . 69 Grand Total : $1, 148, 523 . 89 3 July Payroll $ 724, 263 . 56 July Misc . Expenses 8 , 518 . 95 Grand Total : $ 732, 782 . 51 August Payroll $ 954, 654 . 28 August Misc . Exp . 77 , 202 . 48 Grand Total : $1, 031, 856 . 76 Commissioner Hatcher questioned the year-to-date overtime expenses . A lengthy discussion followed . Chairman Steinhauer asked the Mayor ' s Office to forward additional information to the Board concerning overtime usage, if any sort of a policy was available . Chairman Steinhauer stated that although overtime expenditures were a concern to the Board, no action will be taken by the Board regarding the matter . OLD BUSINESS City Attorney Melvin McWilliams spoke about the Board ' s Rules of Administrative Procedures . He passed out draft copies of the procedure he had rewritten. It updates what the Board currently has and includes language clarification. Chairman Steinhauer said the current guidelines specify five committees; it might be possible to condense the 5 committees to 3 or 2 committees and expand committee roles . Other committees could be established as they are needed . The document was referred to the Policy and Procedures Committee . Attorney McWilliams indicated the department ' s alcohol and druct policy was discussed with City Attorney Al Knot . A report will be provided at the next meeting. Chairman Steinhauer spoke for a few moments regarding the three studies on fire department facilities . The studies are out of date, however, they can be used as a reference point for long range planning, budget, and future locations . He asked the minutes to reflect that the studies were distributed and reviewed by the Board of Fire Commissioners, and they will be kept as reference documents . Chief Hopkins spoke about the City' s Fire Code . He needs the Board ' s approval before it can be given to the Mayor ' s Office prior to referral to City Council . Chairman Steinhauer replied that the Board is not far from approving the local code . The Chief needs to tell the Board what is different and controversial in the code . Attorney McWilliams stated there is nothing controversial in the document . He said this code is very similar to the previous code . One difference is that City Council failed to adopt its appendices back in 1985 . The 1988 code corrects that situation . Automatic sprinklers will be required in all high rise buildings . A discussion followed . Also inserted is a fireworks section that contains more in it than the Uniform Fire Code . Chief Hopkins agreed with the information that Attorney McWilliams relayed to the Commissioners . A motion was made by Commissioner Trierweiler to approve the local fire code . The motion was supported by Commissioner Green . The motion carried unanimously. 4 Chief Hopkins said he is withdrawing his request to extend the probationary period for the recruits hired last December . A discussion followed . GENERAL ORDER Chairman Steinhauer made an inquiry to Mr . Boyd regarding the appointment of new Fire Commissioners . Mr . Boyd replied that one candidate had been referred to City Council for an interview. Mr . Boyd brought up the overtime subject once more . A discussion followed . Chairman Steinhauer asked Attorney McWilliams about the Board ' s quorum set at five commissioners . Since the Board currently has six members, would it be possible to deal with percentages of numbers rather than stating that five of eight members must be present for a quorum. Commissioner Hatcher commented on the freshness and new spirit of the Board . He is glad to see the Board heading in a positive direction . Commissioner Hatcher inquired about the department ' s affirmative action plan . He would like to see this item on the next agenda . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 16 P .M. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Fire Board will be held at 7 : 30 P .M. on Thursday, October 11, 1990, at the Fire Station No. 1, 120 East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan. OJ• L��!/L�'Cr� Dianna L . Emerson, Fire Board Secretary 5 LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS No . 1 Fire Station 120 East Shiawassee Street Lansing, Michigan A G E N D A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1990, AT 7 : 30 P .M. 1 . Call to Order - Roll Call . 2 . Review of Minutes - August 9, 1990, meeting . 3 . Review of Communications . CO x' m mu �'_ Cl) 4 . Presentations : If any. 5 . Command Reports : m z a . Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung 2 b. Assistant Chief Daniel Decker C . Chief Samuel Hopkins t�1 C.7 6 . Committee Reports : a . Emergency Medical Services, Committee Chairperson Steinhauer b. Policies and Procedures, Committee Chairperson Green C . Buildings and Equipment, Committee Chairperson Trierweiler d . Personnel, Committee Chairperson Marin e . Finance, Committee Chairperson Sheathelm f . Planning Committee 7 . New Business . 8 . Old Business : a . Review and approval of L .F. D . General Rules . b . Review of Past Fire Facility Studies . 9 . General Order - Comments from Audience and Fire Board Members . 10 . Adjournment . COMMISSIONERS Gordon Steinhauer, Chairman Charles Green, Jr . , Vice Chairman Ronald Hatcher Concepcion Marin Russell Sheathelm JoAnna Trierweiler Dianna Emerson, Secretary RECD. LASING Ci: .' ',LERK BY _. LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISMpWs 7. Atl 9 54 No . 1 Fire Station 120 East Shiawassee Street Lansing, Michigan OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE AUGUST 9, 1990, MEETING On Thursday, August 9, 1990, the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners meet in regular session at the No . 1 Fire Station, and the meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Gordon Steinhauer, at 7 : 30 p.m. These Commissioners were present : Charles Green, Ronald Hatcher, Connie Marin, Gordon Steinhauer, and JoAnna Trierweiler . A quorum was present . Commissioner Russell Sheathelm was excused . There are currently two vacancies on the Board, one At-Large position and one Second Ward position . Also attending this meeting were : Chief Samuel Hopkins, Assistant Chief Daniel Decker, Assistant Chief Lawrence Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, Attorney Melvin McWilliams, Jo Flaherty (Mayor 's Office ) , Battalion Chief Phil Randall, Captain Thomas LaViolette, and Firefighter Jim Moreno . ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Steinhauer announced that nominations would be accepted for Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. For the position of Chairman - Commissioner Green nominated Gordon Steinhauer . Commissioner Marin supported the nomination . The members approved this nomination unanimously. For the Vice Chairman position - Commissioner Hatcher nominated Charles Green. Commissioner Trierweiler supported the nomination. The members approved this nomination unanimously. For the position of Secretary - Commissioner Marin nominated Dianna Emerson. Commissioner Green supported the nomination. The members approved this nomination unanimously. 1990-1991 Fire Board Officers Gordon Steinhauer, Chairman Charles Green, Jr . , Vice Chairman Dianna Emerson, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Green to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1990, meeting . There were not any additions or corrections . The motion was supported by Commissioner Trierweil:er and it passed unanimously. (There were not any meetings in May, June or July due to the lack of a quorum. ) COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Steinhauer complimented the department on the following letters of appreciation it has received. See attachments for full details . A letter dated April 24, 1990, from Holly McGuire, concerning a fire at her residence . A thank you letter dated May 9, 1990, from Richard T. Alatorre, WLNS News Photographer, with reference to his video project . A thank you letter dated June 13, 1990, from the Charter Township of Delta, regarding the Fata Bros . Warehouse fire on June 9, 1990 . A thank you letter dated June 15, 1990, from Barbara Sturdivant-James regarding her nephew, Donald K . Sturdivant . A letter dated July 18, 1990, from Fire Chaplain James Schalkhauser, about the award he received in June . COMMAND REPORTS Asst . Chief Pung reports the City has a new medical care provider for its employees . They have switched from the Lansing Occupational Medical Center to the Ingham Medical Center Occupational Health Program effective July 1, 1990 . The department has altered and decentralized its physical fitness program that has been in effect since 1983 . Rather than personnel meeting for 1 hour sessions at the No . 1 Fire Station, 1 hour will be allowed per day at the individual stations . The employees interested in fitness activity will be responsible for working out themselves . Asst . Chief Decker announced the most recent retirements and promotions . The recruit class at the Fire Academy is at the technical level of hazardous materials training. No . 9 Engine was lost in an accident . An emergency meeting was held on obtaining a replacement . No funds are available for immediate replacement . In the FY91 Budget the department will be able to obtain one new pumping engine, however, that new equipment is scheduled for -�e delivery in the Spring of 1991 . The department will use old apparatus in order to get by. Chief Hopkins said he had a request that concerned the new recruits who were hired in December 1989 . He wants the Fire Board to endorse his operational decision to extend the probationary period of these employees to June 1991 in order to assess their firefighter abilities and evaluate their total skills . During the past several months these employees have primarily gone to school and ridden the ambulance . At this point they have not had any experience on the fire apparatus at working fires . It is important to extend the period for the new employees safety. Melvin McWilliams from the City Attorney' s Office asked the Chief if this option had been discussed with the Labor Relations Office and/or the Personnel Department . It had not . He felt it was unusual for an entire class to have the period extended . The Chief said that it ' s not really spelled out in the contract and that he did not expect any opposition from the Union . One of the reasons this recruit school has taken longer is because the department to boosting its medic roster . The discussion continued . Chairman Steinhauer made a motion to endorse Chief Hopkins ' proposal to extend the probationary period of all L .F .D. recruits, contingent upon the Chief consulting with Labor Relations and obtaining a Letter of Understanding from the Union . The motion was supported and it passed unanimously. The Chief announced that this morning he received approval to hire 19 new employees ( 2 are in protected classes ) . He encourage the Fire Board to give support or assistance in working with him on a "Hiring Process" for the future . Chairman Steinhauer requested the Personnel Committee Chairperson, Commissioner Marin, to take charge of working on this request with the Chief . The next item to be discussed was the adoption of the 1988 Fire Code . Historically, the code is not updated every year . It has . not. been done since 1985 and prior to that it had not been updated since the 19501s . The way the fireworks portion is written now should eliminate a lot of confusion; it is consistent with the State of Michigan Code . Melvin McWilliams, Attorney, has worked with the Fire Marshal ' s Office on the Code . Commissioner Hatcher asked if there were any concerns to be addressed . Mr . McWilliams mentioned that existing buildings would have to be brought up to the current code . This would include sprinkler systems . This would be expensive, however, people would be given adequate time to comply with the Code . Chairman Steinhauer stated this was the first time the Board had seen the proposed Fire Code document . He asked how many changes had been made to the Code . A discussion followed . City Council is awaiting a recommendation from Mayor McKane . The Fire Board needs to endorse the revised Code . The Board members feel they do not have the technical expertise with respect to this type of document . A discussion followed . Vice Chairman Green moved that the Fire Board go on record as receiving the Fire Code report and the shouMayor dvisesentedoatdaof concerns regarding the Code . The concerns . Commissioner Trierweiler supported the motion. future Board meeting pportive of the Uniform Fire Code and there are The Fire Board is su ecific information on. The Board changes that it needs more sp be spelled out and brought back to requests that the specific changes the Fire Board for review. The motion carried unanimously. ne The Board ' s attention reverted backe other raskedemfnthefCEtylis #n. A discussion followed . Chairmanapparatus cannot be replaced right any major jeopardy because this away. A discussion followed . Chief Hopkins said he has adescriptiontof all to department ' sr trucks to be apparatus and its condition. At least to replaced . The City does not have the ChairmaneSteinhauere all asked of these vehicles in the immediates E ui ment Chairperson, Commissione�hTSie�oblemrandhreporth d q PtoBtheBoard . to look at P COMMITTEE REPORTS The Secretary, Dianna Emerson, read the financial report provided by Commissioner Sheathelm. He was out-of-town at the time of the meeting. April 1990 - Total $703, 085 . 62 Payroll $664, 029 . 52 Misc . 39 , 056 . 10 May 1990 - Total $723, 815 . 8 Payroll $661, 06 Misc . 61, 950 . 52 The report for June 1990 will be available in late August . It will show the end of fiscal year 1989 - 1990 . The July 1990 report ill also be available in August, and it will show the beginning exp endi- tures for the new fiscal year, 1990 - 1991 . There were no further Committee Reports . OTHER BUSINESS Chief Hopkins presented the department ' s Standard Operating Procedures . X The department ' s Rules and Procedures were also presented . By City Charter, the rules must be approved by the Fire Board . Chairman Steinhauer asked if the nC hYsAttorney had submitted a document . Mr . McWilliams estated tter othe "Approval as to form o et it prior to the Is letter was on Al Knot Chaarmanesk aSaeinha the uerr said uthe gBoard would take next Board meeting . on September l3, 1990 . The item was action at the next meeting tabled . Vice Chairman Green indicate de5hehowever, hen has rreviewed themCommittee policies had not reviewed the Procedures, motion was made to approve the Procedures based on Commissioner Green ' s endorsement . The motion passed unanimously. The Board moved on to discuss past Fire Facility Studies . Chairman Steinhauer stated each Commissioner had an opportunity to review three documents . He suggested that this item also be tabled for the next meeting . met with Mayor McKane to discuss fillappoint Chairman Steinhauer recently or led ed to app the two Fire Commissioner vacancies . The May P g people who will be active in the Board and he would smake ehsure they would be committed to attending the monthly meeting osition and one 2nd Ward position. The Mayor is are for one At-Large P Chairman and any other Commissioner willing to involve the Fire Board interested in the selection process . Chairman Steinhauer asked the Board members if they wanted to change essed that the meeting time and day for future Boaquord rumtofgfive people in order the Board consistently needs to have a qthat to conduct the monthly meetings ' ryEveonethedmontha wouldthe current time ( 7 : 30 p.m. ) and day ( 2nd Thursda Y of acceptable for future meetings . ve the past Chairman Steinhauer said the Board houldinathehadsues . There will be three months . Every must uarterly. Possibly a Committee meetings ; not every month - at least q Commissioners ' orientation should be about theer . functions of the Fire Department and the role o a Fire Several books have been passed out during the course of this evening ' s meeting.. The Commissioners should have received an informative orientation on those documents . All Commissioners are expected to attend thetings . Again, five p Board le out tofg the neight lr respective Committee mee I are needed for a quorum. f a Commissioner cannot attend a meeting, Fire Board Secretary, first at they should contact Dianna Emerson, The Fire either 483-4808 or 483-4807 (work ) ercontacted at321-3613 o483-4563 . Or they Chief ' s Administrative Office may b should contact Chairman Steinhauer . Chairman Steinhauer asked Mr . McWilliams about changes nex to the Board ' s By-laws . The Board needs to take x Committee assignments and committee preferences were discussed . If a or Co mmissioner would prefer to serve teinhauerlr a certain committee, then they should contact Chairman S OLD BUSINESS stated the Mayor had requested the Board ' s input Chairman Steinhauer an de consultant . The Board on a User ' s Fee Study conducted by 60 days . If the Fire Board wants missed the Mayor ' s deadline by onsive to the issues and to be taken seriously, they need to be resp from the Mayor ' s Office stated the Fee Study Council deadlines . Jo Flaherty sort had been printed in final form and it was submitted recommend any with the Mayor ' s recommendation . The May of ambulance fee . Lynch and Max recognition for their past service on the Chairman Steinhauer askeecof former Commissioners Lance always receives a certificate, and Max Zemer Zemer had received any r g Board . The past Chairman oe Board members . had gotten that . A discussion fletterd ' to the retirice mng an Green made motion that the Fire porBoard bysend Co The motion was sup p Commissioner Trierweiler . It Carrie unanimously. GENERAL ORDER Commissioner Hatcher said an orientationfor all Board members is an C Hopkins said an City excellent idea . Chief 2 - 3 hours . Council members last y the Board more active Chief Hopkins said. he looked for aissues see ing and he wants them to question kins told the Board that he needs to have all the books back Chief Ho p after the next Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 47 P .M. d meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire The next regularly schedule on Thursday, September 13, CommissionhesFirelStation dNo . 1,at 3 P .M. be 120East Shiawassee Street, 1990, a Lansing, Michigan. Dianna L . 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Chief Larry Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, City Attorney Alvan Knot, Jo Flaherty and her son, Shawn, Fire Marshal Robert O ' Brien. These Fire Department personnel attended the meeting: Captain LaViolette, and Firefighters Finley, Ness, and Houghton . Also present were the recipients of the evening ' s presentations : Whit Gannaway, Battalion Chief Joe Nemeth, Captain Ron Cashin, Captain Harold Finney, and Lieutenant Ronald Freeman . The minutes of the November 9, 1989, meeting were approved as written . There were no minutes for the December 1989 meeting, since a quorum was not present . PRESENTATIONS Chief Hopkins explained that approximately one year ago the Fire Department established an Awards Committee . The Committee has worked hard to develop a criteria for giving the awards to citizens and members of the department . The current chairperson is Fire Marshal Robert O ' Brien . The awards are given on behalf of the Fire Administration, Fire Board, Fire personnel, and Union (Local 421 ) . Other Committee members are Battalion Chief John Volz, Captain Michael Radigan, Lt . Michael Betcher, Lt . Ken Sailor, Engineer Marty Wade, Firefighter Jeffrey Orler, and Commissioner Max Zemer . A special award for Citizen Involvement was given to Whit Gannaway for the assistance he gave to the tenants of 3200 South Washington Avenue at a fire incident on September 12, 1989 . Mr . Gannaway heard the fire alarm and upon investigation he discovered a fire in an apartment ( the occupant was not present ) . He attempted to put the fire out by means of an internal fire hose, but the smoke and heat drove him back . He then assisted many of the residents to leave the building . While doing so, he exposed himself to great risk . Chief Hopkins thanked Mr . Gannaway for his efforts . Jo Flaherty from the Mayor ' s Office received a special plaque expressing appreciation for her participation and leadership in developing Lansing ' s hazardous materials program . Her influence has had a major impact on the entire State of Michigan . CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS RETIREMENT la ue The following people s at the Board meeting • received retirement p q Th eir years of service are noted after their name Mo . ) Battalion Chief Joseph Nemeth ( 37 6 Mo . ) Captain Ronald Cashin (27 Yr . Captain Harold Finney ( 26 Yr • 3 Mo . ) Lieutenant Ronald Freeman ( 25 Yr . 6 MO . ) The following personn el who could not attend the meeting were also recognized and honored : 34 Yr . 3 Mo . ) Battalion Chief Rodney Ray ( 2 Mo . ) Captain Donald Pricco (25 Yr . Schaible ( 30 Yr . 3 Mo . ) Captain Robert Wright ( 29 0 3 Mo . ) Captain Neal just submitted Captain Lee Sawdy had also Hopkins announced that CaP 1990 . Chief 29 , his letter for retirement effective ire sr included : An extension of the retiree Fire Some of the comments made by Fir e Administration, indicated their thanks to their fellow woCitysHall departments . workers and other enjoyable and that their CO- leasant Commissioners , , 11 always have a lot of p firefighter positions had beenThey were terrific professionals . ears go by. memories to reflect on as the y COMMAND REPORTS - The fuel had one item to report ief, Larry Pung► been filled in. Assistant Fire he Ch#9 Fire Station has finally tank hole at Houghton who has recently titer Rick 24 people . Chief Hopkins introduced FirefiClass to approximately a Chemistry managed to cover both shifts - completed teaching his time and he volunteered much He congratulated year end fire sttheirifine work in arson Chief Hopkins read the his staff for Fire Marshal O ' Brien areas of prevention. investigations and other investig for the 1990-199 artment ' s budget proposalCommissioner a The Chief stated the dep and he gave each Fire Budget that his in the fiscal year had been submitted 1990, at 11 : 45 a .m. review . Commissioner SJanuarym22nnounced may copy forStation . All commissioners Committee would meet on Mond#1 Fire the budget Conference Room,requested that they examine resent, Fire Board and he req it . If a quorum is not p attend the meeting to discuss the February 8, 1990, meeting . documents and be prepared the budget will have to be approved at in various stages of The department culleriofly has 14 new employeesmore fire training . A the recent retirements have created openings . COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Gordon Steinhauer, E .M. S . Committee Chairperson, expressed growing concern with respect to staffing of E .M. S . personnel . He feels a good look should be taken at the department ' s recruitment standards and recommendations should be made to ensure that qualified personnel are hired to maintain the program. A discussion followed . Commissioner Russell Sheathelm, Finance Committee Chairperson, reported on the December dlmiscellaneous expenditures . expenditures amounted yroll for the to totaled $1, 195, 61g.an an 499 . 24 . $22, 889 . 15 . The grand total for the month is $1, 218, OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Zemer passed out copies of the Fire Board ' s annual report to the Mayor covering the period from December 1, 1988, through November 30, 1989 . The members reviewed the report dand as written andCommissioner Steinhauer made a motion that the report be approve forwarded to the Mayor . The motion was supported by Commissioner Sheathelm. A discussion followed and the following comments were taken into consideration and the motion was amended have that Ite #ocu ent reflect these changes : Under ' Department Goals "The Board recommends the study and acquisition of a site for thewest side station . . . . " rather than just "the acquisition . " Also, Human Relations Department needs to be included in Item #5 that reads : "The City Personnel Department and the Fire Board work closely togved ether regarding Affirmative Action . " The amended motion was appro unanimously. GENERAL ORDER City Attorney Al Knot stated is was a pleasure to attend the meeting, and that the giving of the awards and certificates expressed booth a good time and yet a sad time . He expressed his appreciation ppnd ec best of luck to Mr . Gannaway for his involvement as a citizen, the members of the department who are retiring. Firefighter Todd Ness stated 4-had recently spe £wo days inspecting vehicles for the department at the manufacturer ' s factory. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 45 p .m . The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire1990 Commissioners will be held on Thursday at 7 : 30 p.m. , February 8 , , at the Fire Station No . 1, 120 East Shiawassee, Lansing, Michigan . Dianna L . Emerson, Fire Board Secretary LANSING FIRE BOARD - OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS APRIL 12 , 1990 On Thursday, April 12, 1990, the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners meet in regular session and the meeting was called to order promptly at 7 : 30 P .M. by the Chairman, Max Zemer . The following Fire Board members were present : Commissioners Charles Green, Ronald Hatcher, Lance Lynch, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, Gordon Steinhauer, JoAnna Trierweiler, and Max Zemer . All members were present . Several other people also attended the meeting: Chief Sam Hopkins, Assistant Chief Dan Decker, Assistant Chief Larry Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, Attorney Melvin McWilliams, Battalion Chief Walter Barnes, Firefighters Tim Moede and Sam Colegrove, and two new retirees, Captain Lynn Vandermoere and Captain David Taylor . A motion was made by Commissioner Sheathelm to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1990, meeting. There were not any additions or corrections . The motion was supported by Commissioner Marin and it pas edunanimously. 0 ca PRESENTATIONS cA E z w t� -< �,T;wo recent retirees were present to receive certificates of a..pp ec�ration : n CIQ J - - ,_j is 4ain Lynn Vandermoere { 25 Years and 5 Mo . of Service} y.Cac7Dain David Taylor {26 Years and 5 Mo . of Service} Co COMMUNICATIONS A thank you note from Bernard Guggemos of 640 Emily Avenue to Randall Gamel, Wendell Trowbridge, and Marshall Hudson, for the service given to him on 2/19/90 that he feels was very professional . A letter of appreciation dated March 13, 1990, to the department from the family of Donald Sturdivant regarding the March lst funeral . The family is grateful for everyone ' s attendance on that day, as well as the possession of fire apparatus, etc . "A belated thank you for helping turn our tears into smiles . " A thank you note from Elinor Compson and family to the department and Honor Guards during Marvin Compson ' s funeral . Also for the special salute that was given in front of the No . 1 Fire Station. COMMAND REPORTS Assistant Chief Decker spoke about the recent retirements . Chief Hopkins indicated he had been attending budget hearings with City Council staff . The closing of the No . 7 Fire Station was a major issue in the Mayor ' s budget . The station had been shut down in 1965 and it reopened in 1966 . At this point the Chief feels the station will remain open. A discussion followed . Various studies (approximately three ) have been done regarding station relocations . Chairman Zemer requested that Chief Hopkins provide copies of all of those studies to each Fire Commissioner for review and discussion in the near future . A discussion followed . Chief Hopkins indicated six promotions would be made next week . Chairman Zemer requested that those names be provided to him. COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire Commissioner Russell Sheathelm, Finance Committee Chairperson, provided the February financial expenditure report . Commissioner Marin did not have a Personnel Committee report . However, she did inquire of the Chief how the hiring/testing process was coming along . A lengthy discussion followed . Including the recent retirement of Battalion Chief William Wilkins, the current vacancies within the department totals 15 . Commissioner Marin stated that the City' s Personnel Department has not submitted the test results to her as she had requested . Chairman Zemer said he would contact Karen Jackson . Chairman Zemer asked Commissioner Green to make inquiries about the Personnel Department ' s hiring policy, i . e . scores . GENERAL ORDER Commissioner Hatcher requested that his Fire Board packet and all other pertinent information be kept at the No . 1 Fire Station rather than forwarding it the No . 7 Fire Station . Commissioner Sheathelm spoke about the department ' s 1983 yearbook . He said No . 7 Fire Station has composite photographs from 1938 and 1970 . He also encouraged people to stop by the No . 7 Fire Station while Captain Terry Hinman is on duty. The Captain has a lot of historical data concerning the department . Commissioner Sheathelm said he is always receiving complaints about the lack of identification numbers on homes and business buildings . Chief Hopkins said the firefighters can enforce the local ordinance and encourage folks to put up the numbers on their buildings . The Chief said fire stations No . 5 and No . 7 would be temporarily closed in the future for asbestos removal . In each case, the neighborhoods will be notified of the situation. Commissioner Steinhauer stated the department needs to hire good, qualified personnel . However, he also cautioned the Bard that emust though there are concerns about the hiring/ g process, Y not hinder the hiring in a way that would delay filling the current vacancies . be Mrs . Emerson informed the substitutenhad that already would beenn�ined uptending the May meeting and that a The meeting adjourned at 8 : 29 P .M. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire ' Commissioners will bNoheid 1207EastPShiawasseersday, Ma ansingy MOchigaSn. at the Fire Station , Dianna L . Emerson, Fire Board Secretary .� LA�S► LANSING FIRE BOARD 120 East Shiawassee Lansing, Michigan 48933 * � * (517) 483-4563 �IjCW��pt1 May 24, 1990 The May loth meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. Consequently, there are not 'any minutes to report. Respectfully submitted, Dianna L. Emerson, Fire Board Secretary "Fniini nnnnrtiinity Fmnlnver" OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the . ELECTRICAL BOARD May 15, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Lutz, Dean Battley, and Joe Peters MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Morris and Paul Todd STAFF PRESENT: Jim White The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Howard Lutz. The minutes of April 17, 1990, were read and approved on a motion by Mr. Battley, supported by Mr. Peters. Motion carried unanimously. HOMEOWNER PERMITS: Mr. Jim Bloomfield of 5914 Ellendale Dr. made applica- tion to install 100 amp electrical service at this address. The Board examined all sketches and documents for proper code compliance. A motion was made by Mr. Battley, supported by Mr. Peters to approve this application. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. J .C. Roberts made application for installation of 100 amp service at 1708 Linval Street which was not his residence. The Board denied the application because Mr. Roberts was not in compliance with City Ordinance as it relates to homeowner permits. Mrs. Arlene Delp of 4621 Christiansen made application for installation of 100 amp electrical service at this address. The Board throughly examined all sketches for code compliance. A motion was made by Mr. Peters, supported by Mr. Battley to approve this application. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James C. White Secretary