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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, September 14, 2000
The Lansing Fire board met in regular session on Thursday, September 14, 2000, at No. 9 Fire
Station. Chairperson Joseph Marutiak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Joseph Marutiak,Ken Balcer, Debbie DeLeon, Carlos
Barajas, Susan Anderson, Joanne Witte.
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Robert Brown Jr.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Gregory Weatherspoon
OTHERS PRESENT: Fire Chief Greg Martin, Assistant Chief Willis, City Attorney Jack
Jordan, Secretary Patti Frendt
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Ken
1 alcer to approve the July minutes as written. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. A
vote was taken, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. PageNet thank you letter - Regarding removal of PageNet from radio frequency . Radio
Box Alarm System is now fully functional.
B. Letter from the State Police - Request for participation in Weapons of Mass Destruction
RRTN program.
PRESENTATIONS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
A. Station #6 - Station #6 construction progress is on schedule. The underground had to be
changed at no cost to the City of Lansing. The floor should be poured within 2 weeks, and
the building closed in. We are currently researching the cost to furnish the station. We are
currently$60,000 to $70,000 over budget. January 2001 is still the target completion/move-
in date.
B. Bond Money- A decision needs to made by the Fire Board by November 1, 2000, on where
to spend the available bond money.
C. Ken Balcer asked about the possible site locations for new stations. The Planning Dept. is
currently researching sites.
D. New Hire Process: The first set of 10 new hires began the week of August 14, 2000. The
remaining 4 new hires will start in October 2000. Another new recruit class will begin in
January 2000.
E. Officer I, II, III Program - Beginning in December 2000, state certified courses will be
implemented for officer training. Officers will be required to complete the program prior to
being promoted to the next level. This is a state certified class. Discussion followed
regarding scheduling of classes for employees, and the impact it will have on the department
in regards to overtime usage.
F. Training Division Fee Schedule- Chief Willis explained the fee schedule for the upcoming
officer classes. Outside agencies are expected to utilize our facility and participate in the
classes. The fee schedule has been approved by City Council.
Discussion: Debbie DeLeon asked about the LFD Cultural Diversity Training program.
Chief Martin explained our current Cultural Diversity Training program.
G. Weapons of Mass Destruction - Chief Martin discussed the request from the Michigan
State Police Emergency Management Division for the Lansing Fire Department to be part
of a network of regional response teams (RRTN). Chief Martin has weighed the cost
involved to our department in relation to the training opportunity it would provide. At this
time it would not be cost effective for LFD to participate in the program.
H. Interdepartmental Communication -We currently have City wide E-mail in place, along
with interdepartment E-mail. Monthly Captain's meetings have been implemented. These
regular meetings will heighten communication within the department.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PLANNING/FINANCE:
The committee will meet soon to discuss the rules of electing a Secretary to the Board.
BUILDING/EQUIPMENT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Committee Structure: The proposed new Committee Structure was looked at. Motion to
adopt Committee Structure was made by DeLeon. Discussion followed. Motion was
seconded and carried with a unanimous vote with the condition of adding an additional line.
The line is to read: "Other issues assigned by the Chair or Board"
B. Fire Prevention - fee schedule. Chief Martin is in the process of discussing this fee
schedule with the Law Dept. This is a controversial issue because of the 'Rain Tax"
problems. The various fees we currently receive have not been increased for at least 20
years. This should be a good argument for the new fee schedule. The Fire Board would like
to be involved in the meetings.
C. Planning Committee meeting dates-Chief Martin and Chief Bouth are planning a meeting
to determine our Goals for 2001. The meeting will be held October 2, @ 6 p.m.
D. Committee Members are as follows:
Building: Ken Balcer, Gregory Weatherspoon, Carlos Barajas
Finance: Susan Anderson, Debbie DeLeon, Joseph Marutiak
Personnel: Robert Brown Jr., Debbie DeLeon, Joanne Witte
E. Chief Martin introduced Patti Frendt, the new Administrative Secretary.
F. Chief Martin discussed Personnel issues within the department.
G. Citizen complaint regarding painting of station #7 was discussed. The complaint was
forwarded to the City of Lansing Management Services Building Maintenance Division.
H. Burn Camp complaint was discussed.
GENERAL ORDER:
Those present were given an opportunity to voice any additional concerns.
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The next Fire Board meeting will be October 12, 2000, at the #6 Fire Station,
located at 3708 Pleasant Grove Rd., commencing at 6:00 P.M.
Patti Frendt can be reached at 483-4564.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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