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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 Board of Fire Commissioners Minutes-ALL 12-14-93P02 : 19 RCVD LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 1993 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday December 9 , 1993 , at 7 : 30 p.m. at the No. 1 Fire Station. Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7 : 32 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Mr. Fred Abood, Robert Brown, Jr. , Connie Conklin, Charles Green, Jr. , Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, and, Joanna Trierweiler. COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Wava Streeter OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant Chief Larry Pung, Administrative Assistant Gary Burnett, Tom LaViolette and Joann Hubbard. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Green asked for additions and/or corrections to the minutes of the October 14, 1993 meeting, noting that the November 11, 1993 meeting was canceled. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the minutes as written. The motion was supported by Commissioner Abood, and the motion was carried. COMMUNICATIONS: An incident thank-you letter received Dec. 3 , 1993 was discussed. The letter was from the Director of the Hospice of Lansing, located at 6035 Executive Dr. Their fire loss was mended by the care the fire fighters gave their possessions, for example computers, and file papers. The commissioners acknowledged the "above and beyond" the call of duty service, the fire fighters are known for. Commissioner Green advised to pass this letter on to the fire fighters. Mrs. Chesney took note and distributed the letter Dec. 10 , 1993 to all 9 fire stations. The City Clerk, Marilyn Slade, has written a letter to Commissioner Green, in regards to by laws and procedures. Secretary Dottie Chesney will be mailing the Fire Board Procedures to Marilyn Slade, along with this meetings minutes . Mayor elect David Hollister requested, via Chairman Green, the names of the Commissioners. Chairman Green will be communicating with him. PRESENTATIONS: Assistant Chief Larry Pung presented a plaque to Tom LaViolette, who retired on October 3, 1993 after 28 years and 3 months of faithful service. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: Assistant Chief Larry Pung made notice of the graduation invitations distributed to the Commissioners. Assistant Chief Pung also drew attention of the 1994/95 budget books placed at each Commissioners seat. The Administrative Assistant Gary Burnett apologized for the tardiness of the budget book distribution, making note of the many updates forever coming in. He stated there is at this time a possibility of even more updates . He offered the administrations, assistance in updating the Commissioners , books for them, if they would like to bring their books down to the #1 fire station. Or the Commissioners are welcome to pick up the updated pages, placed in the normal Commissioners, boxes in office #4, at 120 E . Shiawassee. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Connie Marin, Chairperson of the E .M. S . /Personnel committee, spoke of her meeting with the committee. Commissioner Marin said the committee members, and she, spoke of the need of presentations at the Fire Board, for education purposes at future meetings. The committee recommends representatives from the Labor Relations Department and from the Personnel Department. A Union representative could be invited, and also each individual Fire Department Division Heads could deliver educational presentations with a follow up question and answer segment. Chairman Green asked the board for their feelings and input. The board discussed this at length decided it could be placed in the "Presentation" time allotment. Assistant Chief Pung said he would work on inviting in a spokes person soon. Commissioner Brown moved to accept the E .M. S. /Personnel report, and it was supported by Commissioner Conklin. There was no Planning report. Commissioner Russell Sheathelm gave an October/November Finance report. Commissioner Robert Brown Jr. , motioned to adopt the report and Commissioner Connie Marin seconded; the motion was carried. NEW/OLD BUSINESS: Chairman Green and Vice Chairperson Marin, commented on the annual report to be submitted to the Mayor. Commissioner Green said he would put this together and have it ready for the Mayor in January. GENERAL ORDER: The Fire Board Secretary will publish the 1994 Regular Meetings for the Board of Fire Commissioners. Holiday greetings were given by all . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 09 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Fire Board will be held at 7 : 30 p.m. January 13 , 1993 . at the No . l Fire Station. Respectfully submitted, Dottie M. Chesney Fire Board Secretary 4 /^ LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 1993 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday October 14, 1993, at 7 : 30 p.m. at the No. 1 Fire Station. Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7 : 37 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, Charles Green, Joanna Trierweiler, Fred Abood, and Robert Brown Jr. The Secretary took roll call, and indicated a quorum was present. COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Connie Conklin. OTHER ATTENDERS: Chief Sam Hopkins, Assistant Chief Larry Pung, and Assistant Chief Dan Decker, and the Board Secretary Dottie Chesney. ADDITIONS/CHANGES There were no additions to the agenda, however, Chairman Green moved to assign the Fire Fighters Job Posting to the Personnel Committee instead of a New/Old Business. Commissioner Brown moved to accept this and Commissioner Streeter seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was carried. COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Green, briefly mentioned the discussion at last months Board meeting regarding the Board members , obligation to notify the Board Secretary or Chairperson of attendance. Three thank-you letters were received in the mail, Chief Hopkins read each one and commented on the deeds accomplished by our fine personnel . A letter addressed to the Fire Board was received, from Lansing School Board President and read by the Fire Board Secretary. The message was in reply to the Learn Not To Burn package that was sent to the School Board in September. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Chief Hopkins mentioned that when an incident thank-you or any personal accomplishments or general thank-you's are received in the mail, that the Board Secretary will make copies and distribute to each Commissioner instead of the usual time allotted in the communications. Chief Hopkins also commented on the Media Event at 2 : 30 October 15 , located at the Training Site. The Chief will be accepting a donation from Ashland Chemical . The company donated a tanker trailer for the Fire Department to use as a training device. The Fire Department 's Public Information Officer Abdul-Hameed has organized a parade for the event. Chief Hopkins reported on the expanding of the Training facilities, to which the Board of Water & Light has donated time and materials for confined space rescue . Commissioner Sheathelm commented on the subject of no casualties in the past few days regarding Fire Incidents. The subject of the Nation Wide Media, regarding, "Change the Clock -- Change your Smoke Alarm Batteries" , was discussed. COMMITTEE REPORTS Proposed Committee Revisions were distributed by Chairman Green. He asked for any ideas for modifications if needed. Assistant Chief Larry Pung spoke in response to Commissioner Aboods' inquiry on the subject of Physical Fitness required of the Fire Department Personnel . Commissioner Marin stated that she met with Fire Prevention Personnel regarding Hispanic Communities. She mentioned that the whole month of October was devoted to fire prevention. Saturday October 16 , a Fire Safety demonstration will be held at Builders Square, the Builders Square management agreed to sell smoke detectors for $1. 00 while the demonstration is going on. There was. no Planning Committee Report given. The Finance Report was given by Commissioner Sheathelm. Commissioner Brown moved to accept the reported totals, Abood seconded the motion and all were in favor . NEW/OLD BUSINESS The Learn not to Burn letter from the Lansing School District was discussed. Commissioner Abood motioned to give the letter to Commissioner Brown to resolve the letters subject matter, with the President of the School Board. The motioned was supported by Commissioner Streeter. A motion was made by Commissioner Abood to have a vote, all were in favor. GENERAL ORDER There were no visitors attending this meeting. City Attorney McWilliams commented on the discussion regarding Physical Fitness. McWilliams believes that personnel must have the motivation to use the equipment provided. Assistant Chief Pung stated that 85 out of 240 Firefighters this year took an Annual Fitness evaluation voluntarily, last year the number was 50 . The next Fire Board will meet on November 11, 1993 , at 7 : 30 p.m. The board discussed the date as being a Holiday(Veterans Day) . However, all present, had no problem with the date. The meeting will be in session, at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 E. Shiawassee St. Lansing, Michigan. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 50p.m. Respectfully submitted. Dottie M. Chesney Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1993 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday September 9 , 1993 , at 7 : 30 p . m . at the No. 1 Fire Station . Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7 : 45 p .m . COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Connie Marin , Russell Sheathelm and Charles Green , the Secretary took roll call , and Chairman Green indicated a quorum was not present . COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Fred Abood , Robert Brown Jr . , Connie rConcli n and Joanna Tr•ier•wei ter . COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED : Wava Streeter OTHER ATTENDERS: Assistant Chief Larry Pung , and the Board Secretary Dottie Chesney . GENERAL ORDER : Chair-man Green wi 11 be drafting a letter in regards to the Board Commissioners obligation to contact the Board Secretary of any changes to their attendance and presentations . Commissioner Green will also be sending out a revised structure for committees , he hopes to meet with the committees before the next meeting . Commissioner Sheathelm gave a brief finance report . Commissioner Marin addressed the attendance matter , and suggests the commissioners review the Board Policies . Connie Marin moved to adjourn this meeting . Chairman Green called the meeting to a close and it was adjourned at 7 : 53 p . m. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Fire Board will be held at 7 : 30 p . m. October 14 , 1993 , at No. 1 Fire Station . R -p% f 1 1 y sub;ited ,t Dott7 ' hesn_ LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS - AUGUST 12,1993, MEETING Chairman Green called the August 12 , 1993 meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners to order at 7 : 39 p.m. The meeting was held at the No. 1 Fire Station located at 120 East Shiawassee, Lansing , Michigan. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Robert Brown Jr . , Charles Green, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, JoAnna Trierweiler . A quorum was present . COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Fred Abood, Connie Conklin. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Wava Streeter OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Samual Hopkins , Assistant Chief Larry Pung, Assistant Chief Dan Decker , Administrative Assistant Gary Burnett , LaVerne Foess , Peggy Foess , Bob and Roxanne Fandal Capt . James Bissell , B . C . Terry Hinman. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Green asked for additions and/or corrections to the minutes of the July 8 , 1993 , meeting . Commissioner Brown moved to approve the minutes as written . The motion was supported by Commissioner Marin, and the motion passed unanimously . COMMUNICATIONS : There were no new communications . PRESENTATIONS : Chief Hopkins presented a plaque to LaVerne Foess , who retired on July 13 , 1993 after 31 years of service . There was also a plaque for Miles Green who retired July 16 , 1993 , who was not present . ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: Assistant Chief Pung spoke on the Corporate Challenge that is now taking place, and the Borderline Fest which will be coming up next week. Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners Official Proceedings - August 12 , 1993 Page Two Chief Hopkins spoke on the new drafts for the interviewing process for firefighters , and passed out a copy for each Commissioner to review. Chief Hopkins ask the Commissioners to review the packets and stated he would be open to comments or questions on the new draft . Chief Hopkins also spoke on the fire at 1006 Farrand Ave . Agenda from last month was also discussed at this time on Station structures , Training, -future stations and placements , and developing fee structures for training program. Chief Hopkins passed out a copy of these areas and more , that might concern the Board, and ask for there input and views in these areas . Discussion was held on reforming and updating new/old committees in the areas talk about above. Chairman Green stated he would contact the Commissioners that were not present , so these items could be discussed at the September meeting . COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Marin gave a Personnel Committee report , and stated she would be working with Fire Marshall Ballard , on Spanish speaking people Fire Safety program. Commissioner Trierweiler moved to approve the Committees report , support by Commissioner Brown. The motion passed unanimously . Commissioner Sheathelm gave a report for the Finance Committee for the month of July 1993 . PAYROLL $790 , 456 . 98 MISCELLANEOUS + 27 , 055 . 52 GRAND TOTAL - JULY : $817 , 512 . 50_ Commissioner Marir_ moved to approve the Committees report , support by Commissioner Brown. The motion passed unanimously . OLD/NEW BUSINESS: A discussion was held on future firefighters job posting . Commissioner Green submitted a draft to the Board members on Learn Not to Burn . A letter will be sent to the school system on this topic , signed by all the Commissioners . Chief Hopkins discussed the new policy for Workshop Conferences . How it was going to work and the monies allotted for this years budget . Commissioner Sheathelm ask for a updated list of the Commissioners and one be sent to the Mayors Office . Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners Official Proceedings - August 12 , 1993 Page Three GENERAL ORDER: Commissioner Marin stated that she would like to see more involvement by the Fire Board on certain matters The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P .M. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Fire Board will be held at 7 : 30 P .M. September 8 , 1993 , at No . 1 Fire Station . Respectfully submitted, Gary Burnett Administrative Assistant LANSI,NG,.._.BOARD_ OF_. FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS JULY_8_, ._1.993 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday July 8 , 1993 , at 7 :30 p .m . at the No . 1 Fire Station . Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7 : 50 p .m . Commissioners present : Robert Brown Jr . , Connie Marin , and Fred Abood .The Secretary indicated a quorum was present . Other attendees : Fire Chief Sam Hopkins , Assistant Chief Dan Decker , Assistant Chief Larry Pung , Board Secretary Dottie Chesney . EL_ECT_IONS. Commissioner Abood moved to keep the complete slate of officers as they are at this present time . Chairman Green ask that all that were in favor , say yes , all said yes . Chairman Green said that all officers were to remain the same . Commission Sheathelm was reappointed and sworn in by the City Clerk Marilyn Slade , on Wednesday June 30 , 1993 . There is , at this time , one pending vacancy . ADD.ITI.ONS___T0___THE....__AGENDA There were no additions to the agenda . ARE R O.Y.A-L -0 F--MINUT55. The motion to approve the minutes as corrected by Commissioner Marin , was supported by Commissioner Abood . COMMUN_I_CA_T_IONS. There were no communications . PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations at this meeting . ADMINISTRA,TIVE__COMMENTS Assistant Chief Larry Pung commented on the Michigan Fire Chiefs ' Conference being held at the Lansing Center . He gave some specific information regarding the conference . Fire Chief Sam Hopkins reported on the new KME 100 ' Aerial Platform . Its ' new home will be at Station House #1 after 4 weeks in the service garage , then 3 weeks in Training . Chief Hopkins also reported on the Airport Emergency Plan . The fire department has been developing this program in cooperation with the airport for over two years . The follow up debriefing is being held this Thursday July 1S . Radio communication updates is one of the priorities being discussed . Chief Hopkins reported on the Budget Process stating the submitted budget was approved . A post approval meeting was called . City Budget and Finance personnel attended . Administrative Assistant , Gary Burnett verified all that Chief Hopkins stated . COMMITTEE REPORTS : There were no committee reports at this meeting . OLD_/NEW......_BUS_I,_N,ESS, Chairman Charles Green suggested at this meeting that there is a need for a committee on the Future Firefighters revised job posting . Commissioner Robert Brown Jr . , consented to be chairman , and Commissioner Connie Marin , along with Commissioners Streeter , and Trierweiler will be participating members . Chairman Green presented the Draft letter on the Learn Not to Burn issue . He asked for comments from the board members . Commissioner Green said he would revise as needed and redistribute . i I % I GENERAL ORDER Chief Hopkins commented , that Commissioner Wava Streeter has raised $400 .00 , which is to be donated to the Smoke Detector Project . Commissioner Abood moved to adjourn the monthly meeting , it was seconded , and Chairman Green adjourned the meeting at 8 : 40 p .m . The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners will be on Thursday August 12 , 1993 at 7 :30 p .m . The meeting will we held at the No . 1 Fire Station , 120 E . Shiawassee St . Lansing , Michigan . Special accommodations can be made by contacting the Fire Administrative Office at 483-4563 , 24 hours in advance . Respectfully submitted , Dottie M . Chesney Fire Board Secretary i LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS.:.: OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MAY 13 , 1993 ;-,;, �... ; ; n i The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 13 , 1993 , at 7 : 30 p.m. at the No. 1 Fire Station. Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7 : 38 p.m. Commissioners present: Robert Brown, Charles Green, Connie Conklin, Russell Sheathelm, Fredric Abood. Commissioners Excused: Connie Marin, Wava Streeter, JoAnna Trierweiler. The Secretary indicated a quorum was present. Other attenders : Fire Chief Sam Hopkins , Asst. Chief Dan Decker, Asst. Chief Larry Pung, Board Secretary Dottie Chesney, and City Attorney Melvin McWilliams . ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA The Chairman Acknowledged the new Secretary was present, Dottie M. Chesney, and stated Dianna Emerson resigned from her secretary position. The motion to approve the new secretary was made by Mr. Fred Abood and the motion was carried by Ms . Connie Conklin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The April 8 , 1993 , minutes were approved unanimously as written. (a move was made and adopted. ) COMMUNICATIONS There were no new communications. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Roger Wolcott was presented a plaque for his Fourteen years of service, beginning in 1978 through 1992 . Fire Chief Sam Hopkins presented the plaque to Roger, stating how proud the Firefighters are of Rogers ' dedicated service to Lansing. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Asst. Chief Larry Pung gave a report on the Annual Memorial Day Service on May 29 , 1993 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. And an invitation was given to all Board members to attend. Asst. Chief Pung also discussed the Parade downtown the week-end of May 15 , 1993 , as Lansing Parades into the 21st Century. And a Police and Fire Field Day, entertaining 3 , 500 school people, with Ambulances and Fire Engines is scheduled for May 19 . CITY CLERK Chief Sam Hopkins commented on raising Public Awareness in the community. He discussed National Arson Week, and the possibility of a half hour T.V. show in June. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Sheathelm provided the financial information. Expenses were discussed with Chief Hopkins. Salary is the largest expense,was Chief Hopkins comment. The budget will be approved through the City Council the 3rd Monday in May. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Chairman Green stated that he is in the process of drafting a letter to the Board of Education, asking them to reinstate the Learn Not To Burn curriculum, and that he would submit the letter to the Commissioners for review. A strategy was discussed to get the City to support the National Apprenticeship Program, to encourage more minorities and females to train as Firefighters . Assistant Chief Pung stated the fact that Fire Training begins training new recruits June 7 , 1993 . Chief Hopkins proposed a change in future job posting, previously requiring a Paramedic License and, Firefighter II . This would open doors to minorities and females . The proposal was moved and supported to table the issue until the board obtains further information. GENERAL ORDER Chairperson Green' s son was visiting this night. Mr. McWilliams briefly discussed Smoke Detectors. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 16 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners will be on Thursday June 10 , 1993 at 7 : 30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 East Shiawassee St. , Lansing, Michigan. Special accommodations can be made by contacting the Fire Administrative Office at 483-4563 , 24-hours in advance. Respectfully submitted, Dottie M. Chesney, Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS t r a 32 APRIL 8, 1993 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday, April 8 , 1993 , at 7: 30 p.m. at the No. 1 Fire Station. Chairman Charles Green called the meeting to order at 7: 35 p.m. Commissioners present: Robert Brown, Charles Green, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, and Wava Streeter. Commissioners excused: Fredric Abood, Connie Conklin, and JoAnna Trierweiler. The Secretary indicated a quorum was present. Other attendees: Fire Chief Sam Hopkins, Asst. Chief Dan Decker, Asst. Chief Larry Pung, Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, and City Attorney Melvin McWilliams. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENGA No changes were made to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The March 11 , 1993 , minutes were approved unanimously. (Motion by Commissioner Brown; supported by Commissioner Sheathelm. ) COMMUNICATIONS A thank you note from Keisha Lowry and the entire J.W. Sexton High School cast and crew of the play "Working" for the temporary use of the firefighter's apparel . A thank you note from the family of retired L.F.D. employee Jack Schineman expressing their appreciation to the personnel who transported Jack, and the Honor Guard for making the funeral service extra special . Notification of two monetary contributions made to the smoke detector program (North Lansing Kiwanis Club and Greater Lansing Labor Council) . Letter of appreciation from Mary Nell Lord, 1022 Eureka, regarding the apartment building fire at that location to all L.F.D. personnel present that day. Letter expressing appreciation from Probate Judge George Economy to the department and Fire Marshal personnel, Les Hunter and Charles Willis, for responding immediately to the Court's request for personnel to deal with the issue of a 4-year old who had set a crib on fire with another small child in it. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPEENTS Asst. Chief Pung responded to a question asked by Commissioner Sheathelm at the March 1993 fire board meeting regarding the Smoke Detector Project. $500 has been donated as of this date. The current project will expire in October 1995 with a goal to distribute approximately 16,000 smoke detectors; one for each school age child; grades K through 6 are targeted. A/C Pung feels this is an excellent project, which is headed by the department's Public Information Officer. Awareness of the project is primarily through "word of mouth. " Under special circumstances, the Fire Marshal's office will install the units. Departmental liability has been checked out through the City Attorney's Office. Commissioner Sheathelm thanked the Asst. Chief for providing the information. A discussion followed. Chief Hopkins indicated the school system is no longer teaching "Learn Not to Burn" as part of its regular curriculum. He described the program and a discussion followed. Commissioner Brown asked if the Fire Board should contact the Board of Education asking them to reinstate program. Chairman Green said he would draft a letter. Chief Hopkins reported Mayor Crawford has completed his FY94 Budget proposal. Nothing has been heard regarding the Capital Improvements and equipment budgets. Fire department job vacanices were discussed. Firefighter and two clerical positions are pending. A new dispatcher should be hired soon. A new ladder is scheduled for delivery in May 1993 . COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Marin, Chairperson of the E.M.S. and Personnel Committee, summarized what happened when members of the Fire Administration and Fire Board met with Mayor Crawford in mid- March. The group addressed the issue of affirmative action and hiring. Nothing was accomplished at the meeting and the decision regarding new hires remains within the Mayor's office. The Board members discussed the affirmative action plan. The Chief spoke about a national apprentice program. He have copies delivered to the Commissioners. Commissioner Marin told the Chief that L.F.D. needs a fulltime recruiter. Commissioner Sheathelm provided the financial information. OLDMEW BUSINESS. Station Visitation - Commissioner Sheathelm said five Commissioners visited four fire station facilities and personnel on April 3rd. He suggests the next scheduled visitation occur on April 24th. Everyone agreed to the change. Commissioner Sheathelm complemented the personnel for the information they provided during the station visits. Proposed Job Vacancy Posting - There was discussion concerning changing the posting to reflect the department's minimum hiring requirements. The hiring procedure will be reviewed in conjunc- tion with the posting setup. A discussion followed. This item will appear on the May 1993 agenda. GENERAL ORDER A/C Pung spoke about the department's new Fitness Committee and provided copies of its "LFD Sports and Fitness" April 1993 newsletter. Commissioner Sheathelm complimented Sandee Wilson for completing the monthly reports in time for this evening's meeting. Dianna Emerson asked to be excused from the May meeting and reminded the Commissioners that June would be her last meeting as Fire Board Secretary. She stated arrangements had been made for the new office secretary to record future minutes of meetings. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 33 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners will be on Thursday, May 13 , 1993 , at 7: 30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan. Special accommodations can be made by contacting the Fire Administrative Office at 483-4563 24-hours in advance. Respectfully submitted, Dianna L. Emerson, Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MARCH 11, 1993 The Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, March 11, 1993 , at 7:30 p.m. at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 East Shiawassee, Lansing, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Charles Green, at 7:40 p.m. The following Fire Commissioners were present: Fredric Abood, Charles Green, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, and JoAnna Trierweiler. Commissioners were excused from the meeting: Robert Brown, Connie Conklin, and Wava Streeter. The Secretary indicated a quorum was present. Also attending the meeting were Assistant Chief Dan Decker, Assistant Chief Larry Pung, Fire Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, and City Attorney Melvin McWilliams. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENGA Commissioner Sheathelm had two additional items for the agenda: smoke detectors and an informational letter concerning Bruce Freeman. A motion was made by Commissioner Abood and supported by Commissioner Marin to add these items. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting held on January 14, 1993 , were approved unanimously. (A motion was made by Commissioner Sheathelm and supported by Commissioner Trierweiler. ) The Board did not meet in February 1993 due to the lack of a quorum. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. IANSING FIRE BOARD MINUTES March 11, 1993 - Page Two ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Assistant Chief Pung provided information concerning the department's Capital. Improvements budget for FY93-94. Assistant Chief Decker reported on equipment. A. refurbished ladder is back in service. The Hazardous Materials Rig is back in service after some repairs. The Asst. Chief stated the department is pleased with the progress of the new platform that is being built in Pennsylvania. Asst. Chief Decker reports the department intends to fill. seven vacancies. The names are awaiting approval from the Mayor's office. COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Marin, Chairperson of the E.M.S. and Personnel Committee, reports the Mayor's office currently has filling seven firefighter vacancies on hold. A meeting will be held on March 16th with the Mayor to review the issue. A discussion followed. Commissioner Marin passed out copies of the current firefigher job vacancy posting and a new, proposed posting that would require firefighter certification and a paramedic's license as minimum requirements. The commissioners discussed how the new posting might affect affirmative action, training expenses., and recruitment. . Commissioner Abood made. a motion; that the new job posting be approved as submitted. Commissioner Sheathelm supported the motion. A lengthy discussion. followed. Commissioner Green. recommends reviewing the department's hiring procedure in conjunction with the posting. Commissioner Green asked for a vote on Commissioner Abood's motion to approve the new posting. Commissioners Abood and Sheathelm voted "YES. " Commissioners Green, Marin, and Trierweiler voted "NO. " The motion did not carry. The hiring procedure will be reviewed and the proposed job vacancy posting will be discussed at the April 8th meeting. Commissioner Sheathelm provided financial expense reports- for January and February 1993 . January 1993 Payroll $775,482. 61 Misc. Expenses $52 ,343 . 08 GRAND TOTAL: $827, 825.69 LANSING FIRE BOARD MINUTES March. 12, 1993 - Page Three February 1993 Payroll $715,692..08 Misc. Expenses- $42,.066.13 GRAND TOTAL: $757,758.21. OLDDM BUSINESS Station Visitation Commissioner Trierweiler recommended the commissioners visit the fire station facilities and personnel two consecutive Saturdays within the next few weeks. She will provide the Fire Administrative staff with the schedule. Commissioner Sheathelm inquired about the success of the smoke detector program. Assistant Chief Pung stated he would check with Fire Prevention and provide Commissioner Sheathelm with information. Commissioner Sheathelm- asked about the information regarding Bruce Freeman. A discussion followed. GENERAL- ORDER There were no comments. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire commissioners will be on Thursday, April 8,. 1993, at 7:30 p..m. The meeting will be held at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan.. Special accommodations can be made by contacting the Fire Administrative Office at 483-4563 24-hours in advance. Respectfully submitted, Dianna L. Emerson, Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1993 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Charles Green, at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 1993. The following Commissioners- were present: Fredric Abood, Robert Brown, Connie Conklin, Charles Green, Connie Marin, Russell Sheathelm, and Wava Streeter. Commissioner JoAnna Trierweiler was excused from the meeting. A quorum was present. Also attending the meeting were Chief Sam Hopkins, Assistant Chief Larry Pung, Fire Board Secretary Dianna Emerson, Fire Admin. Asst. Gary Burnett, and Battalion Chief Vern Foess. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Marin to add two items to the meeting's agenda: Ambulance Fees and FY93/94 Proposed Budget. I.t was supported by Commissioner Streeter. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES The December 10 , 1992, minutes were approved with a motion by Commissioner Sheathelm and support by Commissioner Abood. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Chief Hopkins spoke briefly about the following topics: Apparatus - Asst. Chief Decker is out of town today making an inspection. Hiring - Not finalized at this point. FY93/94 Budget - In Finance Department for review. Recruitment - He spoke about future recruitment efforts. The Chief is interested in adopting a hiring process similar to L.P.D.s. Commissioners Abood and Brown made inquiries about firefighter qualifications. Asst. Chief Pung reported on the department's recruitment attempts during the past nine years. A/C Pung hopes the Fire Board can come up with some new ideas for recruiting and hiring minorities. ChiEM HOp s�'s y, } has invested alot of time/energy in having a rep se t pool for hiring. A discussion followed. ....... __ LANSING FIRE BOARD PROCEEDINGS January 14, 1993 - Page Two Bargaining' Unit Negotiations - Started 'December 17th. The second meeting occurred today, and, a third tomorrow. Public Information Officer More articles have and. will be placed in the newspaper regarding prevention and smoke detectors. Training Requirements - He provided a detailed list of require- ments for a firefighter. A. discussion followed. The Commissioners discussed at length: hiring, affirmative action, and training. Chief Hopkins would also appreciate the Board giving thought to a program covering these concerns. Commissioner Marin said it will take more than the department to make effective and successful changes. Representation is needed from all City departments. Commissioner Marin stated studies reflect students should be reached by Grade Level 4 to plant the seed of a career. Chairman Green assigned hiring/affirmative action/training to the Planning Committee. Commissioner Marin agrees with this step. The department will have to work more closely with the school districts and Lansing Community College in the future. COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Sheathelm provided a financial expense report for December 1992. Payroll/longevity: $935,361; miscellaneous: $51, 034. Total for December: $986, 395. He encouraged. th.e Board to read the entire monthly report. Commissioner Abood moved that the expense report be approved with support given by Commissioner Brown. The motion was approved unanimously. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Chairman Green will speak to Commissioner Trierweiler about the plans for the Station Visitation by the Fire Commissioners. He hopes that a proposed schedule will be set up by the February 1993 meeting. Chairman Green has not completed the letter to City Council on the Fire Board's position concerning the Ambulance Fee. The letter will be forwarded the week of January 18th. Chief Hopkins indicated the City was working out a process for reviewing the budget. Doug Rubley is the Interim Finance Director. Apparatus has been placed in the Capital Improvements budget. LANSING FIRE BOARD PROCEEDINGS January 14, 1993- - Page Three Chairman. Green has. drafted a letter to the Mayor regarding the budget.. It will contain. information concerning the Board's support of ongoing training for department personnel. GENERAL ORDER Commissioner Abood and Fire Board Secretary Dianna Emerson are both excused from attending the February meeting. Commissioner Marin asked to be involved with the Planning Committee's assignment for hiring, etc. Commissioner Conklin asked to be excused from the March 1.993 meeting. Commissioner Sheathelm moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m. The motion was supported by Commissioner Conklin. The motion passed unanimously. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners will be on Thursday, February 11, 1993 , at 7: 30 p-m. The meeting will be held at the No. 1 Fire Station, 120 East Shiawassee Street, Lansing, Michigan. Special accommodations can be made by contacting the Administrative Office at 483-4563 . Respectfully submitted, + ,. Dianna L. Emerson, Fire Board Secretary LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FIRST TERM ENDS RUSSELL W . SHEATHELM RETIRED WARD JUNE 1997 1427 CHESTER ROAD LANSING , MI 48912 485-0601 SECOND TERM ENDS WAVA STREETER Tucker & Rolf WARD JUNE 1994 4618 S . PENNSYLVANIA 200 N . Capitol Ave . LANSING , MI 48910 Lansing , MI 48933 882-7397 484-7008 THIRD TERM ENDS CHARLES GREEN , JR . Dept . of Civil Service WARD JUNE 1995 3211 SUNDERLAND 373-3326 LANSING , MI 48911 CHAIRMAN 393-8404 FOURTH TERM ENDS ROBERT BROWN , JR Corrections Consultant WARD JUNE 1996 1912 KUERBITZ DR . Former Director-Mich . LANSING , MI 48906 Dept . of Corrections 323-1183 AT-LARGE TERM ENDS JOANNA TRIERWEILER Mich . State University JUNE 1997 3231 RICE COURT Mich . Partnership for LANSING , MI 48911 New Education 393-8201 336-2195 AT-LARGE TERM ENDS CONNIE MARIIV Ingham Medical Hospital JUNE 1996 2939 SUNDERLAND 334-2046 LANSING , MI 48911 * VICE-CHAIR . 393-7571 AT-LARGE TERM ENDS CONNIE CONKLIN Michigan Bell Telephone JUNE 1994 3016 GREENOAK AVE . 377-9731 LANSING , MI 48906 323-9069 AT-LARGE TERM ENDS FREDRIC S . ABOOD Abood , Abood & Rheaume PC JUNE 1995 1485 CAMBRIDGE 117 E . Allegan LANSING , i�lI 48911 Lansing , MI 48933 882-8456 372-5700 BOARD DOTTIE M . CHESNEY LANSING FIRE DEPT . SECRETARY 6610 VICTORIA SH . DR . 483-4563 LAINGSBURG , MI 48848 651-6806 August 16 ,93 Revised MISC . PHONE NUMBERS : No . 1 Fire Station 483-4570 or 483-4551 Fire Administration 483-4563 or 483-4564 Chief Sam Hopkins 483-4560 Asst . Chief Dan Decker 483-4561 Asst . Chief Larry Pung 483-4562 OF,,.`,4 �, •� �< ^_ �® LANSING FIRE BOARD i 120 East Shiawassee i _ ` :•ra � Lansing, Michigan 48933 �Q (517) 483-4563 LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1992/1993 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FINANCE/BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE JoAnna Trierweiler, Chairperson Fredric Abood Robert Brown, Jr. Russell Sheathelm Wava Streeter PLANNING COMMITTEE Charles Green, Jr., Chairperson Fredric Abood Connie Conklin Russell Sheathelm Mf L E.M.S./PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Connie Marin, Chairpersonr— Robert Brown, Jr. = z Connie Conklin Wava Streeter c: rn 1 1/14/92 "Equal Opportunity Employer''