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2002 REGULAR MEETINGS
DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS
01-10-2002 5:30 P.M. 41 STATION 120 E.SHIAWASSEE
02-14-2002 5:30 P.M. 92 STATION 2114 N.GRAND RIVER
03-1 1- :3 .M. #3 STATION 629 W.HILLSDALE
04-11-2002 5:30 P.M. 44 STATION 5550 S.PENNSYLVANIA
05-09-2002 5:30 P.M. #5 STATION 1821 TODD AVENUE
6-13-2002 5:30 P.M. #6 STATION 5135 PLEASANT GROVE
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07-11-2002 5:30 P.M. #7 STATION 629 N.JENISON
08-08-2002 5:30 P.M. 48 STATION 815 MARSHALL
09-12-2002 5:30 P.M. #9 STATION 520 GLENDALE
10-10-2002 5:30 P.M. #6 STATION 5135 PLEASANT GROVE
11-14-2002 5:30 P.M. #5 STATION 1821 TODD AVENUE
12-12=2002 5:30 P.M. 41 STATION 120 E. SHIAWASSEE
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LANSING FIRE DEPARTMENT
120 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 483-4200
FAX: (517) 483-4488
www.lansingfire.com
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David C.Hollister,Mayor
Greg Martin, Fire Chief
LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 11, 2002
The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at Fire Station
#1. Fire Commissioner Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT. Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Frank Ferro, Robert Brown, Debbie
DeLeon, Joseph Marutiak
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT.-
OTHERS PRESENT.
Fire Chief Greg Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Charles Willis, Administrative Secretary Patti Starnes, Bill
Houghtaling Northtown Neighborhood Association
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Radio update. Will be discussed during Administrative Comments.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Joseph Marutiak moved to approve the October Minutes as written. Robert Brown seconded the motion.
Motion to approve the October minutes as written was carried with a unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City United Way Campaign — United Way has had a tough year nationally as well as locally.
Contributions are down. However, the Lansing Fire Department exceeded last year's goal.
PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS-Fire Chief Greq K. Martin
Station #4 Update:
The kick off pre-construction meeting was today, December 11, 2002 with the Contractor. The foundation
work should begin tomorrow. The Contractor is under a 270 day contract with the City of Lansing. Chief
Martin showed the Board an architectural rendering of the new station#4.
"Equal Opportunity Employer"
Station#1 Update:
That project is coming alon9well. The architect will have some very preliminary concepts. There will be
a meeting on December 12 at 2:00 p.m. here at Station #1 if anyone is interested in attending to look at
the concepts. As soon as we have more information we will have the Building Committee review the
information. The Architect may be able to incorporate the existing church into the design.
Budget:
A 2003/2004 Budget Summary should be presented to the Board at the January meeting. There has
been word that there may be additional State cuts. Those cuts would most likely come out of Revenue
Sharing. So we could see some additional cuts this budget year. That would not affect our current
projects such as new stations, and new engines, and ambulance. The cuts would affect the operating
accounts. Chief Martin is also concerned about the CIP fund (Capitol Improvement Projects). Chief
Martin explained the budget approval process to the Board. The Board will need to be prepared to vote
on the Budget at the January 2003 meeting.
Michael Lewis will distribute a Budget Summary prior to the January meeting.
The Finance Committee will meet prior to the January meeting to discuss the 2003/2004 Budget.
New Hires:
We just completed the interview portion of the hiring process. We interviewed over 60 people. We are
approved to hire 6 people at this time. We currently have 12 vacancies within the department. We will
hire 6 in January 2003. We hope to hire 6 more in the spring of 2003.
Discussion followed regarding the hiring process. The Board and the Chiefs also discussed work related
injuries.
Ambulance Rates:
Our ambulance rates are about the lowest in the area compared with other area agencies. Finance has
asked Chief Martin to consider a rate increase. Finance would like the Fire Department to send
information on a rate increase to City Council as early as January 2003. It may be helpful for the Fire
Board to consider a resolution at the January meeting. Chief Martin will need to present the Board with a
recommended base fee. Further discussion followed regarding the Ambulance Rate issue.
New Apparatus:
The two new Fire Engines are still in the pipeline. They should be here in the early part of year.
Ambulance: There is apparently some problem with the type of motor that will go into the Ambulance.
The Fire Garage is working on it.
Traffic Calming:
This is a neighborhood driven issue. This issue has been around for at least 10 years. Lansing Fire
Department has realized that there are legitimate traffic concerns in the neighborhoods. Five years ago a
study was done in the City. The City was mapped into three Traffic Calming levels:
15' level - main routes no traffic calming ever.
2"d level — secondary routs where no vertical traffic calming is allowed such at speed bumps. There
could be a traffic circle, or lane narrowing. Some exceptions are made on the secondary streets.
3rd level — These are streets that we go down only if we have a call on that street. In these areas
traffic bumps, and other types of calming are allowed.
Chief Martin showed the Board the Traffic Calming Map of the City of Lansing.
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Radio Update:
Debbie DeLeon noted that she is currently on the Law Enforcement Committee of the Ingham
County Board of Commissioners. She would like to be kept updated on the radio situation.
History — The entire county and out county areas have had ongoing radio problems. Therefore, the
County hired consultants to address the problems. They developed Requests for Proposals.
Three proposals came back with costs. The three companies gave presentations over a 2-day period.
Motorola— Had the weakest proposal. We would have to add more equipment than what was quoted.
Ma/Com — Is a very established company. They presented a very strong, robust system, which included
equipment that would suit our needs.
European Radio Consortium -Their proposal and equipment was very impressive. However, they were
3 million higher than the other proposals. They have not yet broken into the American market.
Chief Martin distributed 3 letters regarding the Radio system from:
Ingham Co Sheriff Wrigglesworth, MA-com, and Chief Martin, Chief Alley, and Karen Chadwick.
Further discussion followed regarding radio systems.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Fire Board Brochure:
Joseph Marutiak distributed the content of the Fire Board Brochure. Chief Martin will have Denise Acker
design the brochure for the next meeting. These brochures will be distributed at Fire department events.
Revision of Letter to Mayor Hollister re: Contractor Practices:
The Board discussed a letter that was to go to Mayor Hollister outlining the Boards concerns of hiring
a contractor that uses non-union sub-contractors on the Station #4 project. Chief Willis noted that at the
kick-off meeting today with the contractor, we were presented with a tentative list of sub-contractors.
Human Relations was present at the meeting. They will be monitoring the prevailing wage requirements.
Chief Martin suggested that the Board see the final list of sub-contractors before making a decision on the
letter. Discussion followed on whether or not to send the letter. The Board decided to put the letter
on hold. Chief Willis also noted that that there is a meeting scheduled in January with the General
Contractor. A Fire Board member is welcome to attend the meeting and ask questions of the contractor.
Chief Martin then suggested that the Board pass a resolution instead of sending a letter. That Resolution
could be included in the bid documents for future station projects, as well as station #4. Chief Martin
feels that the Board may have more impact passing a Resolution. Carlos Barajas, Frank Ferro and
Debbie DeLeon will draft a Resolution. Joseph Marutiak will be notified when the January Contractor
meeting will take place.
Rules and Regulations:
Draft of Rules and Regulation changes — Chief Martin is asking for a vote to approve the updated
Lansing Fire Department Rules and Regulations portion of the AOG. Robert Brown moved to table the
decision until the next meeting. Frank Ferro seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous to
table the decision until the next meeting.
A Personnel committee meeting will be scheduled to discuss the proposed changes.
Sale of old station #4 - Chief Martin would like the funds from the sale of old station to go back to the
Fire department in order to rehab other stations. The Department may need some lobbying from the
Board.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Energy Report:
Chief Martin discussed some energy saving grants. He recently met with Tom Stanton from the State of
Michigan Dept. of Consumer and Industry Services, Public Service Commission. They discussed some
energy savings ideas for the department. There are grants available through the Public Service
Commission. Susan Anderson discussed buying gas through a consortium. An assessment would be
done. Chief Martin would like to look into it, but it would probably be a City wide issue. Susan Anderson
will give him a contact person. Chief Martin also noted that LCC has offered the assistance of a Grant
writer to assist the department in Grant writing.
Fire Board Attendance:
Susan said it was very disheartening last month to have a situation where there were just a few board
members present. There were people scheduled to give a presentation, as well as visitors from the
neighborhood. Since there was no quorum the Board had to proceed in informal discussion only.
Susan Anderson asked for discussion among the board members on how to handle this problem. The
Board decided to send letters to those individuals who have a poor attendance record.
Patti Starnes will send email reminders prior to meetings.
GENERAL ORDER:
Chief Martin thanked all the Board Members for their diligent work during the year on behalf of the
Lansing Fire Department.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Patti Starnes, Fire Board Secretary
Date Approve by Fire Board
The next fire Board Meeting will be Wednesday,January 8, 2003, at Fire Station#1 located at 120 E. Shiawassee,
commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Please contact Patti Starnes at 483-4564 if you have any questions or can not attend the meeting.
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LAN.c 3 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISS101' :S
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, August 8 2002
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The Lansing Fire Board metin regularsession on Thursday,August 8,2002,at Fire Station#8. Fire Commissioner
Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Joseph Marutiak, Debbie DeLeon, Frank Ferro, Ken Balcer
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
Joe Marutiak moved to excuse Ken Balcer from the meeting. Motion was seconded. Motion to excuse Ken Balcer from the
August Fire Board meeting passed with a unanimous vote. However, Ken Balcer arrived at 5:45 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT.
Gregory Weatherspoon
OTHERS PRESENT:
Fire Chief Greg Martin, Administrative Secretary Patti Starnes, Acting Captain Curtis Stewart, Fire Fighter Jeff Hundt
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Joseph Marutiak moved to approve the May minutes as written. There were no objections. Motion carried with a unanimous
vote to approve the May minutes as written.
COMMUNICATIONS:
none
PRESENTATIONS:
none
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Station #4 Bids:
Bids were opened on August 8, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. There were seven bidders which was impressive. The low bid was 1.75
million the high bid was 2.22 million. Due to some plan changes this is considerable savings compared to the new Station
#6. Some changes were windows, roof, hose tower, heating system, and the current bid climate affected the price. Chief
Martin figures that we got another 1000 to 1200 more feet of station for less money. Further discussion followed regarding
construction issues. Hopefully we should break ground in 60-90 days. Chief Martin brought brick samples and station 4
plans for the Board to see.
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Station#1 Update:
An Architect should be selected the week of August 12, 2002. They will review Capitol Consultant work on Station
1_ Station#1 had a 2.2 million dollar price tag to update the current station,not including Administrative office. Station
#3 had a $700,000 price tag for renovations. If we were to end up consolidating the two stations we would save
money. Further discussion followed regarding Station 1 issues. If we do close Station 3 we would not lose any fire
fighters or engines. Nor would we lose rank. It will be more cost effective to use extra Captains rather than use
"acting" Captains.
Training Division-Considering moving the Training division to the training tower. We will use 2 modular units. One
for offices and one for classrooms. The cost will be about$100,000. The BWL will give us a permanent easement
to the south. This will allow for a larger black top training area.
Maintenance Division: Old Station#6 sale fell through. The original sale price was $250,000. City Council did not
approve the sale because of the future use of the building. The purchaser wanted to put an apartment building on the
site. However, the property owner behind Station 6 (Colonial Townhomes) lobbied council effectively to prohibit the
sale for use as an apartment. At that time the site had to be re appraised with a different use (residential or office).
The appraisal came back in the low 100's. Rather than selling the building it will be more cost effective to use the
building as the Maintenance division. It can be updated with a freight elevator, along with other improvements for
about$100,000.
The city is interested in installing fuel tanks at that location to make a south side fuel station for LFD and LPD. Ken
Balcer commented on the possibility of liability issues with the complex behind the property.
Chief Martin updated the Board on future improvements to the remaining stations.
Engines
Purchase orders are out on 2 new engines. We should have one by the end of the year. Chief Martin noted that the
Boards' letter to finance regarding Apparatus purchases was very effective.
Contract:
Anew 4 year labor contract has been signed with the IAFF and the City of Lansing. Chief Martin explained the Interest
Based Bargaining procedure. The procedure used allowed for much more free flowing discussion. The contract has
been ratified by the Union and City Council.
Deb DeLeon would like to thank those involved in the negotiations. Chief Martin suggested sending letters. Deb
DeLeon and Joseph Marutiak will work on it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
none
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, August 8, 2002
OLD BUSINESS:
Joseph Marutiak requested an update on the Rules and Regulation approval from the Fire Board. A Personnel
Committee meeting will be scheduled to discuss and move on the issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
Rally - Governors Veto
Susan Anderson encouraged the Board's attendance at the rally regarding the Governor's veto.
The Mayor has requested the Board's attendance.
Fire Board Meeting Times/ Meeting Attendance/Tardiness
The board discussed the current problems with attendance and tardiness. There was no quorum for the last two
months.
The Board also discussed the possibility of changing the meeting day and/or time. Discussion followed regarding
a suitable day and time for the Fire Board meeting. A motion was made to change the meetings to 6:00 p.m beginning
with the September 13, 2002 meeting. Motion was seconded and carried with a unanimous vote to change the
meeting times to 6:00 p.m. The board will vote on changing the meeting day to the 2nd Wednesday of every month
beginning in October 2002 at the September meeting.
Fire Board Annual Report-Date Due
The Fire Board Annual Report has always been done in January. Susan Anderson suggested changing the Annual
Report submit date to line up with the fiscal year instead of the calendar year. Joseph Marutiak made a motion to
change the date due for the Annual Fire Board Report to coincide with the Fiscal year which would be July 1 of every
year. Ken Balcer seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous vote to change the date due for the Annual
Fire Board Report to coincide with the Fiscal year which would be July 1 of every year.
Neighborhood Groups Attending Meetings
Susan Anderson asked for the Boards recommendations on inviting the neighborhood groups to attend the meetings.
The board is in favor of neighborhood participation. Talks continued regarding how to distribute the letters. Chief
Martin will have Chuck Fulger distribute the letters. Frank Ferro will work on a form letter to send the groups.
Governors Veto
Dave Weiner from the Mayors office requested to Susan Anderson that the board make a resolution regarding the
governors veto,and send it to the Governor and State officials stating the boards lack of pleasure with this maneuver,
and also speak to the fire protection situation. The Board discussed ways to address the state politicians on the issue.
The board decided to pass a resolution, and meet at a later time in the form of an Ad-Hoc committee to draft a letter
to the state government. They will meet on Friday morning August 9, 2002. They also discussed the possibility of
having an editorial in the newspaper. Debbie DeLeon moved to pass a resolution stating that"The Lansing Fire
Board strongly urges the legislature to override the governor's veto and restore all revenue sharing and fire
protection funding. " The motion was voted on with a unanimous vote to make a resolution stating that " The
Lansing Fire Board strongly urges the legislature to override the governor's veto and restore all revenue
sharing and fire protection funding. "
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, August 8, 2002
ELECTIONS
The board discussed keeping the committee assignments as they are. The board voted unanimously to keep the
committees as they currently are. Frank Ferro also volunteered to be on the Building and Equipment, and Planning
and Finance committee.
Committee Assignments are as follows:
Buildings and Equipment Planning and Finance Personnel
Ken Balcer, Chairperson Joseph Marutiak, Chairperson Robert Brown Jr., Chairperson
Gregory Weatherspoon Debbie DeLeon Debbie DeLeon
Carlos Barajas Susan Anderson Carlos Barajas
Frank Ferro Frank Ferro
GENERAL ORDER:
The Firefighters present at the Fire Board meeting welcomed the board members to visit the stations.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and voted on. Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
with a unanimous vote.
Respectfully Submitted by: /?
Patti Starnes, Administrative Secretary
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Date A -proved by Fire Board
The next fire Board Meeting will be September 12,2002,at Fire Station#9 located at 520 Glendale,commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Please contact Patti Starnes if you have any questions or can not attend the meeting.
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
THE LANSING FIRE BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULED
FOR JULY 119 2002
WAS CANCELED DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM
Meeting Agenda
Thursday July 11, 2002
Fire Station#7 629 N. Jenison
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused-
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes: May
5. Review of Communications:
a. Special Tribute from Susan Tabor, State Rep
b. Certificate of Recognition from Carl Levin re: Potterville Train Derailment
C. Greater Lansing Food Bank Thank You
d. Memo from Bob Johnson re: Board Resignation and Candidates
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a. Westside Neigborhood Assoc
b. Frank Ferro, New Fire Commissioner
C. Lugnuts August 10, 2002 at 7:05
d. Scott Palmer presentation July 31, @ 11 a.m. at Station #6
e. State Budget Plan, Article
f. Reverend Schalkhauser, Biography
g. Negotiations
h.
i.
8. Committee Reports:
a. 2001 Annual Report
9. Old Business:
a.
10. New Business
a. Fire Board Meeting Times
b. Election of Officers
11. General Order:
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Frank Ferro
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY.
Patti Frendt
Please Contact Patti Frendt in the Fire Administration Office at 483-4564
24 Hours in Advance If Special Accommodations Are Needed
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
THE LANSING FIRE BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULED
FOR JUNE 139 2002
WAS CANCELED DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM
CITY OF LAP 'NG BOARD OF FIRE COMM- 'STONERS
Meeting Agenda
Thursday May 9, 2002
Fire Station #5 1821 Todd Ave.
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused- Gregory Weatherspoon
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes:April
5. Review of Communications:
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a. New recruits
b. Fire station #4 - bring brick samples
C. Opticom update - To begin October 1, 2002 and be completed by
September 30, 2002.
d. Paul Smith - press release
e. Budget Approval
f. Engine/Ambulance status -Tentatively, the I" Engine should be out of
production by October2002. 2nd Engine will be done 2-3 months after the
I" is complete. Ambulance specs should be submitted to Purchasing
next week.
g. Rules and Regulations
h. Negotiations update
8. Committee Reports:
9. Old Business:
a.
10. New Business
a.
b.
11. General Order.
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY.
Patti Frendt
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JFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, May 9, 2002
The Lansing Fire Board met in regularsession on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Fire Station#5. Fire Commissioner
Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:55 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Joseph Marutiak, Debbie DeLeon, Robert Brown Jr.
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
Gregory Weatherspoon
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT.
Ken Balcer
OTHERS PRESENT.
=ire Chief Greg Martin, Secretary Patti Frendt,
4DDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
gone
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
ioseph Marutiak moved to approve the March minutes as written. Carlos Barajas seconded the Motion. Motion carried with
i unanimous vote to approve the April minutes as written.
:OMMUNICATIONS:
one
'RESENTATIONS:
arlos Barajas congratulated Chief Martin on the birth of his daughter, Sidney Irene Martin. Susan Anderson presented
hief Martin and Holly with a gift certificate for dinner from the Board. Chief Martin thanked the Fire Board for the gift.
DMINIS TRA TIVE COMMENTS:
Cation #4 Update
ie colors for the new station will be a dark grey/charcoal brick with a red roof and trim. The Building committee met in
Dril to determine the colors. Station#4 will have the same roof design as station#6.
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Thursday, May 9, 2002
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Budget
chief Willis and Chief Bouth presented the budget to City Council. City Council approved the budget. The budget will be
sight this year. Chief Martin believes that the Boards letter to Finance had an impact on the positive outcome of the budget.
Dne fire truck will be purchased this year, the 2"d Engine will be purchased in the following years budget. The ambulance
)urchase is getting ready to go out to bid again.
:ngine/Ambulance Status
Fhe 1"Engine should be out of production by October 2002. The 2'Engine should be done 2-3 months after the 1 s`engine
complete. Ambulance specifications will go to the Purchasing department next week.
Jew Recruits
"he new recruits will be in the stations on June V12002.
rules and Regulations
Ve will make some suggested changes and meet with the personnel committee. The suggestions will then be brought
efore the Board for approval. Joe Marutiak has some suggested language on the misdemeanor issue. Joe will draft some
3nguage on the subject. Chief Martin further discussed our current rules and regulations relating misdemeanors,.ride
longs, off duty drug use. A Personnel Committee will be scheduled in May. Chief Martin also discussed some of the City's
Iles relating to leaving city vehicles on while unattended. Some changes need to be made to accommodate the Fire
epartments responsibilities.
egotiations:
lnion Negotiations have been going very well. This is process is a new road for both sides. They have a half dozen items
,r tentative agreement. This process is slower in the beginning but more progress is being made. The process allows for
Dth sides to hear and openly discuss all sides of an issue.
pticom
ie project should begin October 1, 2002 and be complete by September 30, 2003.
DMMITTEE REPORTS:
irlos Barajas briefed the board on the recent Building Committee meeting. The meeting involved Station#4 design issues.
ie project should go out to bid by June 1, 2002.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Fire board attendance and time issues.
Susan Anderson discussed along with the board the rules regarding meeting attendance. Susan Anderson will send a letter
to all board members addressing the attendance policy of the Fire Board. Further discussion followed regarding meeting
times.
Status of Fire Board Vacancy
Joe Marutiak discussed the status of the open Fire Board seat. The Fire Board agreed to contact Robert Johnson in the
Mayor's office to get the status of the vacancy.
GENERAL ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
\lotion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and voted on. Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. with
i unanimous vote.
Re5peftfully Submitted by:
Pa ' Frendt, Administrative Secretary
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Date Ap roved by Fire B and
'he next fire Board Meeting will be June 13,2002,at Fire Station#6 located at 5135 Pleasant Grove Rd.,commencing at 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Patti Frendt if you have any questions or can not attend the meeting.
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CITY OF L! "SING BOARD OF FIRE COM -SSIONERS
Meeting Agenda
Thursday April 11, 2002
#4 Fire Station 5550 S. Pennsylvania
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused- Robert Brown Jr.
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes: February Minutes
5. Review of Communications:
MSU Thank You
Joan Wright,Sexton H.S. Thank You
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a. Station #4 Update
b. Employee Summary by Department
C. 524 Fairfield, 524 Fairview
d. Negotiations
8. Committee Reports:
9. Old Business:
a.
10. New Business
a. Hiring
b.
11. General Order.
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY.
Patti Frendt
Please Contact Patti Frendt in the Fire Administration Office at 483-4564
24 Hours in Advance If Special Accommodations Are Needed
LAND 3 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIOI :S
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, April 11, 2002
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The Lansing Fire Board met in regularsession on Thursday,April 11,2002,at Fire Station#4. Fire Commissioner
Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Joseph Marutiak, Debbie DeLeon,
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
Robert Brown Jr., Gregory Weatherspoon
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Ken Balcer
OTHERS PRESENT.
Fire Chief Greg Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Bouth, Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Willis, Deputy City Attorney Jack
Jordan, Administrative Secretary Patti Frendt, Station#3 Crew
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
AOG - Rules and Regulations to be added under New Business.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Joseph Marutiak moved to approve the March minutes as written. Carlos Barajas seconded the Motion. Motion carried with
a unanimous vote to approve the March minutes as written.
COMMUNICATIONS:
MSU -Thank You letter
Joan Wright, Sexton High School -Thank You note
PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Station#4 Update
Chief Martin explained the modifications that were submitted by the Station #6 Crew. Many of the requests will be
incorporated at the new Station#4. Chief Martin was very impressed with the crew's suggestions. Some of the requested
modifications will also be done at Station #6. Chief Martin showed samples the Board brick and trim/roof samples.
Discussion followed regarding modifications and station design.
Employee Summary by Department
Chief Martin explained the employee demographic breakdown within the City of Lansing.
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3sg ` OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, April 11, 2002
524 Fairfield, 524 Fairview
Chief Martin discussed the recent incident in which a red tagged house was used in an LFD training exercise by mistake.
Another similar addressed red tagged house was supposed to be used the training exercise. There was some confusion
on the address. Currently the situation is being handled by Gallagher and Bassett Insurance Company. The owners have
filed a claim with the City of Lansing.
Negotiations:
Union Negotiations have begun. Both sides have agreed on a different negotiation process than has been used in the past.
The process is referred to as"Interest Based Bargaining" . Chief Martin explained the negotiation process and answered
questions from the Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Debbie DeLeon updated the board on the recent Personnel Committee meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
none
NEW BUSINESS:
HIRING -
The list of New Hires was presented to the Board. The new group is 40%diverse. Chief Martin discussed the qualifications
and diversity of the group. He expects to hire again in the Spring of 2003.
AOG's -
The AOG's Rules and Regulation section needs to be reviewed by the Personnel Committee. The Committee will meet at
a later date to discuss the policy.
GENERAL ORDER:
Carlos Barajas questioned the maintenance progress on Platform#9. Battalion Chief Hendrickson updated the board on
Platform#9. The truck was sent back to the factory to have the ladder certified by the manufacturer. This is necessary due
to NFPA quidelines.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and voted on. Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. with
a unanimous vote.
Re ctfully Submitted by:
Patti Frendt, Administrative Secretary
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Date Approved Ity Fire Board
The next fire Board Meeting will be May 9,2002,at Fire Station#5 located at 1821 Todd Ave. Commencing at 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Patti Frendt if you have any questions or can not attend the meeting.
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NOTICE or MUTING
CANCELLATION
THE LANSING FIRE BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14, 2002
HAS BEEN CANCELED
THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS APRIL 11 , 2002
COMMENCING AT 5:30 PM AT FIRE STATION #4,
5550 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
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CITY OF L! SING BOARD OF FIRE COW SSIONERS
Meeting Agenda
Thursday March 14, 2002
#3 Fire Station 629 W. Hillsdale
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused-
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes: February Minutes
5. Review of Communications:
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
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8. Committee Reports:
9. Old Business:
a.
10. New Business
a.
b.
11. General Order.
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY.
Patti Frendt
Please Contact Patti Frendt in the Fire Administration Office at 483-4564
24 Hours in Advance If Special Accommodations Are Needed
CITY OF LI 31NG BOARD OF FIRE COM' 'SSIONERS
Meeting Agenda
Thursday February 14, 2002
#2 Fire Station 2114 N. Grand River Ave.
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused-
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes: January Minutes
5. Review of Communications:
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a. Lansing Fire EMS Update
b. Opticom
C. Hiring Update
d. Accident Shiawassee/Oakland
e. Update on Fire Code Adoption
f. Radio System Project
g. New Station #4
8. Committee Reports:
9. Old Business:
a. Budget
10. New Business
a. 911
b. Public Access to the Board
11. General Order.
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY:
Patti Frendt
Please Contact Patti Frendt in the Fire Administration Office at 483-4564
24 Hours in Advance If Special Accommodations Are Needed
LAW 3 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIOI ;S
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, February 14, 2002
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The Lansing Fire Board met in regularsession on Thursday,February 14,2002,at Fire Station#2. Fire
Commissioner Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Robert Brown, Debbie DeLeon, Joseph Marutiak
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Gregory Weatherspoon
Ken Balcer
OTHERS PRESENT.
Fire Chief Greg Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Bouth, Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Willis, Deputy City
Attorney Jack Jordan, Administrative Secretary Patti Frendt
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made to approve the January minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote to approve
the January minutes as written.
COMMUNICATIONS:
none
PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Lansing Fire EMS Update:
Chief Martin discussed the Lansing Fire EMS Update newsletter written by Battalion Chief, Joe DeFors.
There has been a lot of work done in our EMS area. Chief Martin noted some operational issues that were
reported in the newsletter.
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Opticom:
Traffic Pre-Emption System. Through Congressman Rogers efforts the city was given a grant in the range of
1.2 million dollars. The City's match is in the$600,000 range. That will equip Lansing with the system. It is
still being worked on. We do not know all the details yet. We will be meeting with the Transportation
Department to discuss the project. There are 210-212 Traffic Signals in Lansing. We estimated that at the
worse case scenario the cost will be about$5,000 per intersection, some will be less than that. We need an
additional $28,500-$35,000 to put the equipment on the vehicles. The project will be phased in. Discussion
followed regarding details of the project.
Hiring Update:
We are hiring 9. 140+were tested. Practice is now going on. Agility test is set for March. Interview process
will begin after that. The diversity is 16-17%. Which is the best we've ever had. Some people were
disqualified from the process due to lack of education verification, required information. The board had agreed
to test only certified people. However, people without certification (trainees)will be in the testing process.
Accident Shiawassee/Oakland:
Update on bus accident that had 2 fatalities. Included in the packet was a letter from LPD commending LFD
on the outstanding job that they did at the scene of the double fatal accident.
Update on Fire Code Adoption:
LFD is Switching over to International Fire Code. In part because the building department is switching over
the International building code. Will be on the council agenda on February 25, 2002.
Radio System Project:
Update on the county wide radio system project. Ingham County 911 Advisory will meet on February 14,2001
with the project managers from the Gartner Group. They will present their plan and schedule for the radio
system project. Chief Martin is on the 911 Advisory Board. The Board is trying to get everyone on the same
radio system in order to have better communication.
New Station #4:
The Chief discussed and email that he sent out to LFD Personnel that gave the latest update on the new station
#4 project. Public hearing before City Council on February 25,2002. Chief Martin requesting some Fire Board
Members to attend and sign up to speak in support of the project. Planning Board has approved the purchase.
Once Council approves an appraisal will be done on the property. The land can then be purchased. Susan
Anderson and Carlos Barajas volunteered to attend the City Council meeting. Also in the email...Chief Willis
is compiling pros and cons of the station from station 6 personnel. As many requested changes as possible
will be incorporated into the new facility. Chief Willis noted that he has had a good response from personnel
of suggested modifications to the new facility.
Computer System:
We are about a month and half away from finishing the setup on our SUNPRO computer system. The system
includes our inspection program, training records, and we are adding some things on our fire and medical
reporting in order to compile better data.
With the data we will be able to implement pilot programs on:
► Equipment placement throughout the stations.
► HazMat vehicle staffing.
Chief Bouth discussed the current status and the future plan of the HazMat program. With
the current threat and the high number of state buildings that are in Lansing it is imperative the
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our program is adequate. Therefore, plans are in place for a new pilot program to staff the
HazMat unit.
Questions arose regarding training issues. Chief Martin addressed the questions. We
currently have a number of instructors. HAZMAT operations training is required for every
firefighter,which is a defensive approach. We have a small number that are technicians that
can go in and work an incident (about 30). The next group of recruits will go through
technician school. We still have the resources of Delta Twp., East Lansing, Meridian Twp.
We will train some Meridian Personnel this year and they will be part of the Regional Team.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Committee:
Robert Brown Jr. discussed the following.-
The Personnel committee met on February 14, 2002, They reviewed recruiting, and discussed the contract
in regards to sick leave. Contract negotiations are coming up soon and the sick leave item will be reviewed
with the union.
Testing of new recruits: The Board in a previous meeting had approved the hiring for this time around. The
Board approved the type of people and qualifications for hiring we would aim for. It did not include trainees.
From what the Board understands there are a number of trainees that were tested. It makes no sense to the
Board to give these people agility tests when they will not be considered for hire due to lack of qualifications.
The Personnel committee recommends to the board that we ask the chief to talk with the Personnel dept and
determine if there is some way we can eliminate the agility testing for people who do not meet the qualifications
that the board has approved for this hiring cycle. Agility testing takes a lot of time and resources. It doesn't'
make sense to use those resources on people that will not be hired. Robert Brown Jr. moved that the chief
is requested to contact the City Personnel Department and identify the people that do not meet the
qualifications that the board approved for this hiring cycle and remove those people from the agility testing.
Joe Marutiak wanted clarification that those individuals no matter how well they do on the agility testing will not
be hired because they do not meet the minimum qualifications. Robert Brown responded that this was correct
based on the qualification of the type of people that this Board said we wanted to hire this round. Chief Martin
responded that in the past the Board was asked to request some hiring criteria. This time we wanted to hire
only those that were certified number one, and number two, in a tight budget year it costs to send people to
school. Chief Martin was hoping to find the right people of the certified applicants. Personnel decided to test
trainees as well this time around.
Motion was made to request that Chief Martin contact the Personnel Department and determine if there is some
way we can eliminate the agility testing for people who do not meet the qualifications that the board has
approved for this hiring cycle. Motion was seconded and voted on. Motion carried with a unanimous vote to
request that Chief Martin contact the Personnel Department and determine if there is some way we can
eliminate the agility testing for people who do not meet the qualifications that the board has approved for this
hiring cycle.
Robert Brown Jr. also noted that is unfair to the applicants to be allowed to test when they do not meet the
qualifications we are looking for to be hired.
Susan Anderson wanted further clarification on the sick leave issue. Chief Martin explained the issue in more
detail.
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T T Thursday, February 14, 2002
Finance Committee:
Joe Marutiak discussed the following:
The Finance Committee has met twice. Once with the Chief and once with the Budget Director. Joseph
Marutiak recommends passage of the Budget.
Since the last meeting an announcement was made that there will be a purchase of one engine and one
ambulance. In the meeting with the Budget Director he assured the Finance Committee that next year the
intent is to purchase the second engine. The Finance Committee also discussed with Chief Martin the
equipment that was not purchased and will not be purchased in the current fiscal year. The Chief assured the
Finance Committee that the Fire Department can function adequately without the needed equipment for a short
term. The Finance Committee was also given assurances that the improvements in the Emergency
Coordination Center will go forward regardless of the budget cuts that have taken place.
Chief Willis then discussed the highlights of the latest Budget meeting:
SCBA Tank Replacement- Finance is aware that we will need 300 tanks by 2004. They will allot for that.
Engine- May be able to purchase a truck faster by not fully customizing the engine.
ECC - Congressman Rogers meeting. He wanted LFD to identify cost for the ECC. May get government
funding.
Ambulance Fee- May consider charging a per mile fee along with the regular fee.
Cad Link-will be in the budget. The cost is approximately $36,000. This will be linked with the SUNPRO.
Joe Marutiak questioned the"Operating Transfer". This was done due to purchasing only one engine in this
budget year instead of two. The 2nd engine will be purchased in the following (2003) budget year. Chief
Martin explained the transfer to the Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Budget:
Joe Marutiak moved for approval of the Budget. This includes both versions of the budget:With the
2.6% increase and the budget with a 0% increase . Motion is made with the understanding that the
operating transfers next year will allow for the purchase of an additional engine during that fiscal year.
Motion was seconded by Deb DeLeon. A vote was taken. Motion carried with a unanimous vote for
approval of the Budget. This includes both versions of the budget: with the 2.6% increase and the
budget with a 0% increase . Motion is made with the understanding that the operating transfers next
year will allow for the purchase of an additional engine during that fiscal year.
NEW BUSINESS:
911
Deb DeLeon wanted to know how the 911 center was operating after fire dispatch was added to the center.
Chief Martin discussed in detail the pros and cons of the merge.
Public Access to the Board
Susan Anderson explained that a concerned citizen of Lansing stated that she was unaware there was a Fire
Board. Susan Anderson requested that the Board consider whether citizens of Lansing are able to access the
Board appropriately. Do they need to tell people that we are here, or does the Board feel comfortable with the
way they are operating. Jack Jordan responded that City complies with the open meetings act. The meetings
are posted on city TV along with the names of the commissioners. Paper notices are posted along with media
postings on channel 12. Further discussion followed regarding visibility of the Fire Board. Debbie DeLeon
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suggested sending the schedule to neighborhood groups. Susan Anderson would like the Board to continue
thinking about the issue, and discuss it at a later meeting.
GENERAL ORDER:
none
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and voted on. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20
p.m. with a unanimous vote.
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Date Approved by Fire Board
The next Fire Board Meeting will be March 14,2002,at Fire Station#3,located at 629 W.Hillsdale. Commencing at 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Patti Frendt at 483-4564 if you have any questions or you cannot attend the meeting.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Thursday, January 10, 2002
The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 10, 2002, at Fire Station V. Fire
Commissioner Susan Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Susan Anderson, Carlos Barajas, Ken Balcer, Debbie DeLeon, Joseph Marutiak
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED:
Robert Brown Jr.
Gregory Weatherspoon
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
none
OTHERS PRESENT:
Fire Chief Greg Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Willis, Deputy City Attorney Jack Jordan, Administrative
Assistant Michael Lewis, Administrative Secretary Patti Frendt
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made to approve the December minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote to approve
the November minutes as written.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Thank you letter from Fawn West-She is a 911 dispatcher and recently needed our assistance for her son. She
was very pleased with the quick response, competence and compassion from the staff at Station#5.
Thank you letter from Mason Fire Chief for our assistance at a Trench Rescue in Mason.
PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Act 285- New Station #4
Chief Martin will be meeting with a concerned citizen next week regarding station#4. He asked Susan Anderson
to attend the meeting along with Tom Cochran, Chief Willis and Chief Bouth.
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Thursday, January 10, 2002
The next Planning Board committee of the whole meeting is January 22,2002 at 7 pm. Chief Martin encouraged
the Board members to attend the meeting.
Further discussion followed regarding the design of Station#4. It will be the same design as the new Station#6
with some modifications. Chief Willis is working on compiling comments and change requests from the crew at
the new Station#6. Some current problems with station#6 are: heating/vent system, supply room location.
Joseph Marutiak suggested that the survey's from the Station#6 crew included what they would like changed and
why they want the item changed.
LFD DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN -A demographic breakdown of the fire department was presented to the
board. We currently have 225 positions filled out of 235 positions.
Discussion followed regarding affirmative action plan for the City. The city's affirmative action plan was
implemented in 1987. Jack Jordan explained the lengthy process of creating a plan. Chief Martin noted that LFD
has continued to diversify the department apart from the Affirmative Action plan. Deb DeLeon offered the
assistance of the Board in the recruiting process. There will be a Personnel Committee meeting in the future to
put together a recruitment plan by the Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
none
OLD BUSINESS:
none
NEW BUSINESS:
Sharp Case
This case involved a person who applied to the Lansing Fire Department for a fire fighter position six times and
was not hired. Mr. Sharp sued the City of Lansing, claiming that it would not hire him because he was a white
man. His case eventually reached the Michigan Supreme Court. The court has held that Sharp was allowed to
sue the City of Lansing for violation the Equal Protection Clause, and has sent the case back to the trial court for
further consideration. Jack Jordan, City Attorney, explained the case in greater detail and explained the city's
policies and position. The case will probably be heard within 1 year. Further discussion followed regarding the
City's policies and hiring laws.
Request for Sick Leave Donation:
Kerwin Norwin submitted a request to the Board for a sick leave advancement. Kerwin's wife is battling cancer.
According to the contract Kerwin can not accept sick leave donations unless he himself is sick. Donations can
not be used to care for a family member. However, he can make a request to the Board to obtain a sick leave
advancement.
Chief Martin read the union contract rules as they apply to sick time. Discussion followed regarding union contract
sick time policies.
Joseph Marutiak moved to approve a 12 month sick time advance to Firefighter Kerwin Norwood contingent upon
receiving medical verification of his wife's illness. Motion was seconded. Motion carried with a unanimous vote
to approve a 12 month sick time advance to Firefighter Kerwin Norwood contingent upon receiving medical
verification of his wife's illness.
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Further discussion followed by Debbie DeLeon and other Board members in reference to looking into the contracts
policy on sick time. The Personnel committee will follow-up on this issue.
Budget:
Joseph Marutiak began the discussion. He stated that the Finance Committee did meet to review the budget.
Then Joseph Marutiak met with the Chiefs and Michael Lewis to get further information.
Michael Lewis prepared a breakdown of the LFD Equipment list. Many items have been put on hold. Discussion
followed regarding the budget detail. The primary concern of the Board is the reduction in the equipment category,
which is separate from a Capitol Improvement Project (Fire Trucks). Chief Martins concern is that last years
equipment budget and Capital Improvement budget was approved but have been put on hold. Fire Apparatus
purchase was approved but now put on hold as well. Chief noted the desperate need of replacing engines. At
this point we do not have a reliable reserve fleet.
Susan Anderson steered the discussion back to the current Budget. Further questions from the Board regarding
specific line items were answered by Michael Lewis, and Chief Martin.
Joseph Marutiak moved to approve the Budget with the notation that due to the constraints put on the Fire
Department it does not reflect the equipment needs of the department.
Susan Anderson suggested that the Board submit a letter along with the budget. Letter will be needed by
Tuesday, January 22, 2002.
Further discussion followed regarding not approving the budget. The City Charter was looked at in reference the
Board approving the Budget. Jack Jordan discussed these issues with the Board. The Budget goes to the Mayor
for approval and then is final approved by the City Council. The board understands their limitation but they want
to make the point that as Lansing citizens that they are appalled by the budget constraints. Further discussion
followed on whether or not to approve the budget. Chief Martin explained some of the reasons for the cuts. One
being State revenue sharing , the economy, and a drop in population in the City of Lansing. The City's financial
plan in general is only to spend the money that they have. The City wants to avoid using reserve money.
Joseph Marutiak amended his Motion. The Board will table the budget due to the Boards reservations. The Board
will submit a letter to Finance/Mayor detailing their reservations that were discussed in reference to the Budget.
The Motion was seconded by Carlos Barajas. A unanimous vote was taken to table the budget due to the Boards
reservations. The Board will submit a letter to Finance/Mayor detailing their reservations that were discussed
in reference to the Budget.
GENERAL ORDER:
none
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and voted on. Meeting was adjourned at 7:05
with a unanimous vote.
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Re ctfully Su fitted by:
Patti Frendt, Administrative Secretary
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Date Approved by I
ire Boa d
The next Fire Board Meeting will be February 14,2002,at Fire Station#2, located at 2114 N. Grand River Ave.
Commencing at 5:30 p.m. Please contact Patti Frendt at 483-4564 if you have any questions or you cannot attend
the meeting.
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CITY OF LANSI►" "r' BOARD OF FIRE COMMI&P"WERS
Meeting Agenda
Thursday January 10, 2002
#1 Fire Station 120 E. Shiawassee
1. Call to Order- Roll Call
2. Request for Commissioners to be excused- Robert Brown Jr.,
3. Additions to the Agenda:
4. Review/Approval of Minutes: December Minutes
5. Review of Communications: Thank You letter from Fawn West, Mason Fire
6. Presentations: none
7. Administrative Comments:
a. Act# 285 - New Station #4
8. Committee Reports:
9. Old Business:
a.
b.
10. New Business
a. Sharp Case
b. Request for sick leave extension
c. Budget Approval
d. Position Stations
11. General Order:
12. Adjournment.
COMMISSIONERS:
Susan Anderson, Chairperson,
Carlos Barajas, Vice-Chairperson
Ken Balcer,
Robert Brown Jr.
Debbie De Leon
Joseph Marutiak
Gregory Weatherspoon
SECRETARY.
Patti Frendt
Please Contact Patti Frendt in the Fire Administration Office at 483-4564
24 Hours in Advance If Special Accommodations Are Needed