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Mike Mackey, Fire Chief Andy Schor, Mayor
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 13,2019 1 5:30 PM I STA 4-1435 E. MILLER RD. I COMMUNITY ROOM
1. Call to Order—Establish Quorum: 5:30 p.m.
1.1. Present: Nelson, Purchase,Singleton, David Keeney
1.2. Absent: Ludman FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Others: Shelby Frayer, Finance Director,Jake Brower, Budget Director, I T WARD VACANT
Chief Mackey, Ellen Vogt, DFO, Patti Starnes,Admin Spc., Chief Tobin, BC 2ND WARD DAVID KEENEY
Eric Weber,Admin Chief Odom, Captain Wesley Demps, 3P0 WARD VACANT
2. Request for Commissioners to be Excused 4T"WARD GINA NELSON—VICE CHAIR
AT-LARGE VACANT
2.1. A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and supported by AT-LARGE STEVE PURCHASE-CHAIR
Commissioner Keeney to excuse Commissioner Ludman from the November AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON
13, 2019 meeting. AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
3. Additions to Agenda: No Additions
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1. A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and supported by Commissioner Keeney to approve the October 9, 2019
minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
5. Public Comment—Agenda Items(Time Limit:3 Minutes): No Comments
6. Review Communications-None
7. Educational Presentations
Shelby Frayer—Chief Strategy Officer and Finance Director for the City of Lansing—City Budget Discussion
• She has a background in: Municipal Finance, School Finance, Restructuring, Distressed Communities
• Budget is set to go to City Council by March 20, 2020(Will be including the Council earlier in the process.),
• Currently working on a lot of cleanup with HSA, healthcare and staffing levels. Nothing is off the table and she is
open to new ideas.
8. Comments from Chair Commissioner Steve Purchase
8.1. Commissioner Purchase commented regarding the Boards role in the budget process and making distinctions of line items,
carry forwards, re-allocation, year to year vs long term planning for bigger ticket items and needs. Purchase would like to
start digging into the CIP plan, understand the Garage and IT budget line item. How are LFD dollars used to fund IT and
Garage and what is our return on the funds? Clear info on how funds are used and opportunities to re-prioritize.Asst.
Chief Tobin commented on the need for long term planning and changing the culture to move forward towards
sustainability. Shelby Frayer commented that in the short term,she could work within the current budget to reallocate
and save according to the needs and project out a three and five year budget plan. Departments will be more accountable
for their budgets including accurate line items, reviewing year to actuals with the budget director and data transparency.
8.2. Battalion Chief Eric Weber introduced himself and commented on the need for all to work together in lockstep: Fire
Commission, City Administration, Local 421 and Chief Mackey and LFD Administration. BC Weber noted that is great to see
the Fire Commissioners really diving into their roles as commissioners.
8.3. Commissioner Purchase: What can the board do to assist? Chief Mackey commented: Be a bridge to council and the
community.
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8.4. Chief Mackey commented on the good opportunity for Fire administration to work together with the new finance and
budget directors,fire commission and union.
9. Fire Administration Report—Chief Michael Mackey
9.1. Fatal fire update given.
9.2. December Retirements-Financial Officer Ellen Vogt and Battalion Chief Eric Weber in December
9.3. Smoke detector donations received from First Alert.
10. Committee Reports -No Report
11. Old Business—None
12. New Business
12.1.Consideration and Vote:AG 124.9 Tobacco/Smoking Policy,AG 102.19 Organizational Mission and Expectations, OG 610-
19 Inventory—After discussion and considerations a motion was made by Commissioner Singleton and supported by
Commissioner Nelson to approve the above-stated policies, Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
12.2.Fire Commission Annual Report-Draft: Presented by Chair Purchase for review and discussion.
1221. Highlights: Added section for Garage and It Budget, need final numbers, requesting division directors attend FB
meetings and report on their divisions accomplishments and needs and budget, FAA's included.
12.3.2020 Fire Commission Meeting Schedule presented for review, discussion and approval. A motion was made by
Commissioner Nelson and supported by Commissioner Keeney to approve the 2020 Fire Commission Meeting Schedule as
presented, Motion carried with a unanimous vote,
12.4.Agenda prep for 2020 presented by Chair Purchase:
12.4.1. January—Fire Marshal Budget: Performance Metrics, Inspections, CIP, Goals, Public Education
12.4.2. February—Maintenance Chief
12.4.3. March-Training Chief
12.4.4. April - Emergency Management Chief
12.4.5. May- EMS Operations Chief
12.4.6. June - Budget FY 21
12.4.7. July - Suppression
12.4.8. August- IT Director
12.4.9. Sept- Public Service Garage Director
12.4.10, Oct—City facilities Director
12.4.11. Nov-
12.4.12. Dec—Board Dinner
12.5.Commissioner Singleton asked for an update on vacant board appointments. Chair Purchase reported there is one person
the Mayor is recommending for the At-Large seat. Discussion. Still waiting on appointments for the 11t and 311 Ward.
12.6.LFD hosted the Citizens Academy and Chairperson Steve Purchase spoke on behalf of the board.
13. Public Comment—On any matter(Time Limit: 3 minutes): No Comments
14. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm
MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OFFIRE COMMISSIONERS ON DECEMBER 11,2019.
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 1 5:30 PM I EOC-815 MARSHAL ST.
I. Call to Order— Establishment of Quorum: Commissioner Chair Purchase called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
and asked for a roll call:
Present: David Keeney, Gina Nelson, Steve Purchase, Wyatt Ludman
Absent: Betty Draher, Rodney Singleton
II. Request for Commissioners to be Excused: A Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and Supported by
Commissioner Ludman to excuse Commissioners Singleton and Draher from the September meeting, Motion
carried with a unanimous vote.
III. Additions to the Agenda: none
IV. Approval of Minutes—After review of the minutes a Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and Supported
by Commissioner Ludman to accept the September minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
V. Public Comment—Agenda Items (Time Limit: 3 minutes)
VI. Review of Communications: none
VII. Comments from the Chair: Stephen Purchase asked the board and LFD staff to join him in a Moment of Silence
in honor and remembrance of September 11, 2001,
Vill. Educational Presentations: none
IX. Fire Administration Report:
Chief Mackey
a. Retirements: BC Shawn Deprez
b. Captain Mark Burger has officially accepted the Inspector position in the Fire Marshal division.
c. Approval for funds received for two new Rescues (ambulances) and one Engine.
d. Training facility: $100,000 from the sale of the City parking ramp was allocated for the Training division
move to SWOC. The SWOC location is currently under evaluation for rehab and cost. A/Chief Robinson
briefed the board on the history of the training center plan. The location is great but the building may
be too costly to repair.
e. Annual State of Michigan Agency License renewal audit and inspections are complete and we passed.
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f. Discussed the ongoing issues with our Phillips monitors. We need a minimum of eight. A meeting is
scheduled with Angie Bennet to discuss reallocating SCBA funds to replace monitors. Some are $25-
30,000 per unit. The monitors should be on a replacement schedule system. Long term planning calls
for replacement schedules on equipment. Commissioner Nelson commented that it is important for
the council members to know the cost of this equipment.
g. Commissioner Chair Purchase requested a staffing and hiring update. Chief Mackey discussed the
upcoming vacancies and recruitment strategies. We will have 10 vacancies by the end of September.
h. Commissioner Chair Purchase asked for an update on the department policy project: Chief Mackey gave
an update on the new Smoking Prohibition policy and Organizational Expectation policy update.
Discussion followed.
i. A/Chief Tobin: gave an update on the EMS Ops Chief position.
X. Committee Reports: None
XI. Old Business: None
XII. New Business
Commissioner Chair Purchase:
a. Discussion/Action: Council Budget Priorities Draft Memo
i, After review and discussion of the memo, a Motion was made by Commissioner Ludman and
supported by Commissioner Nelson to accept the Budget Priority Draft Memo to Council as to
content. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
b. Discussion: Vehicle Inventory
i. A/Chief Tobin gave an overview on the inventory, age and repair status of vehicles. List given to
the board is missing command vehicles, atv's and boats. Will send a full list to the board.
Discussed maintenance and repair of the vehicles. A/Chief Robinson explained the new
software's ability to track repair and maintenance.
c. Discussion: Budget Review: IT and Garage Budget Line Items
d. Discussion: Annual Report Drafting Process and Priorities. Will have a skeleton created by the Oct. mtg.
e. Discussion: Community Engagement
i. Commissioner Chair Purchase will send an email with councils Saturday meetings.
f. Discussion: Candidates to fill open commission seats.
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i. Surface names of those who know and can recommend for open seats. Send to Purchase and
chief.
XIII. Commissioners Comments (General Order): No comments
XIV. Public Comment—On Any Matter (Time Limit: 3 minutes): Not comments
XV. Adjournment: A Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and supported by Commissioner Keeney to adjourn
the meeting. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: PATTI STARNES, LFD ADMIN SPEC. ON OCTOBER 9, 2019
APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2019 BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
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LANSING FIRE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 14, 2019 1 5:30 PM I LFD TRAINING FACILITY 13015 ALPHA ACCESS
1. Call to Order- Establishment of Quorum: Present: Betty Draher,Wyatt Ludman, Gina Nelson,
Steve Purchase
2. Request for Commissioners to be Excused: David Keeney, Frank Ferro, Rodney Singleton. A
motion was made and supported to excuse David Keeney, Frank Ferro and Rodney Singleton from
the August 14, 2019 meeting.
3. Additions to the Agenda: LFD Awards
4. Approval of Minutes: A Motion was made by Commissioner Draher and Supported by
Commissioner Nelson to accept the July Minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous
vote.
5. Public Comment-Agenda Items (Time Limit: 3 minutes): No comments.
6. Review of Communications: No Communications
7. Comments from the Chair: Stephen Purchase
a. The Board has unique opportunity right now because we have a new chief and clean break
after some interim periods. We can step up and make positive difference for the
department. The board can advocate for the department's needs. Thanks goes to the great
quality of our Firefighters who jump in and get the job done without complaining.
However, it is clear in reviewing where their equipment and stations are in their life cycles
and the needs coming down the road that we have some work to do to make sure the
department has the resources it needs to carry out their mission safely and to its best
ability the way the community expects. Over the next couple months there are a number of
things we can do to set ourselves up for that role really well.
b. Until the end of the year: Focus on budget, annual report and policies.
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c. Congrats, to David Odom on winning people's choice award for his ribs at the LPD/LFD
Battle of the Badges.
8. Educational Presentations: none
9. Fire Administration Report: Chief Michael Mackey
a. LFD participated in MDA Fill the Boot this week.
b. LFD hosted situational awareness training this week.
c. FF Borowski resigned because he is moving out of state.
d. Staffing Levels -Will be down nine people by the end of Sept.
e. The first committee meeting took place this week to begin updating the AOGs/SOGs. At a
certain point, the Board will review the policies.
10. Committee Reports: none
11. Old Business: none
12. New Business: Steve Purchase, Chair
a. Ramp Sale Proceeds/Budget: Chair Purchase confirmed with Deputy Mayor Samantha
Harkins the funds have been appropriated for LFD. A question was raised on whether
current budget funding is replaced with ramp sale proceeds or proceeds added to the
current funding? Chief Mackey and Chair Purchase will meet with Angie Bennett to discuss
the replacement schedule and the budget process.
b. Fall Agenda: Discussed the City Charter mandated responsibilities of the Fire Board.
Discussion followed regarding LFD budget priorities, strategic planning, policies and
procedures, department needs and the annual report. The board will select topics to cover
at each fall meeting. This will lead into the creation of the LFD Annual report in December.
c. Discussion: Review committee assignments -The Board will review committee structure
and placement and make adjustments as needed.
d. Discussion: Community Engagement- discussed attending the council member's citizen
engagement meetings.
13. Commissioners Comments (General Order)
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 14, 2019 15:30 PM I LFD TRAINING CLASSROOM —3015 ALPHA ACCESS
a. Commissioner Nelson asked if the department donates old equipment to out of country
departments that are in need of equipment. Discussion followed.
14. Public Comment- On Any Matter (Time Limit: 3 minutes): No Comments
15. Adjournment: A Motion was made by Commissioner Ludman and Supported by Commissioner
Nelson to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Submitted by: Patti Starnes, LFD Admin Specialist low—'
Approved by: Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners
Date:September 11, 2019
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 15:30 PM I LFD MAINTENANCE 13708 PLEASANT GROVE RD., LANSING MI
CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL—COMMISSIONERS
RODNEY SINGLETON—PRESENT
BETTY DRAHER—PRESENT
FRANK FERRO—EXCUSED
GINA NELSON—PRESENT
STEVE PURCHASE—PRESENT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DAVID KEENEY—PRESENT 1"WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL—EXCUSED 211D WARD DAVID KEENEY
WYATT LUDMAN—PRESENT 3ftD WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
4T"WARD GEORGINA NELSON
OTHERS PRESENT AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO
CHIEF MIKE MACKEY AT-LARGE STEVE PURCHASE
ASST. CHIEF MIKE TOBIN AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
STAFF OFFICER DAVID ODOM AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
DFO ELLEN VOGT
FB SECRETARY PATTI STARNES COMMITTEES'IMEETASNEEDED
FF MICHAEL LYNN BLDGS./EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON,LUDMAN,FERRO
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED: PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,FERRO
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: NONE
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER
LUDMAN AND SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO APPROVE THE APRIL AND MAY MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION CARRIED WITH A
UNANIMOUS VOTE.
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS:FIRE BOARD BUDGET APPROVAL LETTER,TRAINING DIVISION NEWSLETTER
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
• CHIEF MACKEY: COMMON GROUND COMMAND CENTER OPERATIONS DISCUSSED.
• CHIEF MACKEY: FY19 END—PURCHASES: NOMEX HOODS, 22 MATTRESS SETS,45 RECLINER CHAIRS,OFFICE CHAIRS, 2 THERMAL
IMAGING CAMERAS, COMMUNITY ROOM TABLES, HAZMAT EQUIPMENT
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• CHIEF MACKEY: ANNOUNCED TERESA ROBINSON'S PROMOTION TO ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF. LFD IS NOW STAFFED WITH TWO
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS. TRAINING CAPTAIN KEVIN CHRISTIANSEN WILL BE PROMOTED TO THE CHIEF OF TRAINING POSITION.
• CHIEF MACKEY: UPDATING AOG'S AND SOGS—COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN FORMED FOR EACH. WHICH INCLUDES FF'S TO CHIEF.
• STAFF OFFICER DAVID ODOM: THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR HELP WITH BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN AT LFD STATION#1,
IT WAS EXTREMELY BUSY AND HARD WORK. THE BOARD DID A FANTASTIC JOB. IT WAS GREAT OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. THANK
You!
• STAFF OFFICER ODOM: PROVIDED LFD STATISTICAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COMMISSIONER PURCHASE UPDATED THE BOARD MEMBERS ON THE CHANGES AND UPDATES MADE TO THE FIRE BOARD RULES OF
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE THAT WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED BY THE FBRAP WORKGROUP. BOARD CHAIRPERSON SINGLETON
ENTERTAINED A MOTION TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE UPDATED FIRE BOARD RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE DOCUMENT, AFTER
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PURCHASE AND SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER DRAHER TO APPROVE THE
UPDATED FIRE BOARD RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE DOCUMENT. MOTION CARRIED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE,
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
CHAIR/VICE CHAIR ELECTION:
CURRENT CHAIRPERSON SINGLETON AND CURRENT VICE-CHAIRPERSON DRAHER REPORTED THAT THEY DO NOT WISH TO BE NOMINATED THIS
TERM IN ORDER TO GIVE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE.
CHAIRPERSON SINGLETON OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATED COMMISSIONER STEPHEN PURCHASE FOR CHAIRPERSON.
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON WERE STATED. COMMISSIONER LUDMAN NOMINATED GINA NELSON FOR VICE-CHAIRPERSON,
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS FOR VICE-CHAIR WERE STATED, A MOTION WAS MADE BY GINA NELSON AND SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER
LUDMAN TO CLOSE THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS. NOMINATED COMMISSIONER STEPHEN PURCHASE TO CHAIRPERSON AND NOMINATED
COMMISSIONER GINA NELSON TO VICE-CHAIRPERSON ELECTED BY VOTE OF ACCLIMATION.
COMMISSIONER LUDMAN THANKED RODNEY SINGLETON AND BETTY DRAHER FOR THEIR SERVICE AS CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR.
GENERAL ORDER: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT: FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL LYNN THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO LFD.
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED. 6:30 PM
MINUTES SUBMITTED ON AUGUST 14,2019 BY LFD ADMIN SPECIALIST PATTI STARNES
DISPOSITION: APPROVED AUGUST 14,2019
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 1 5:30 PM I STA#8—815 MARSHAL ST./EOC
CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL-COMMISSIONERS
RODNEY SINGLETON-PRESENT
BETTY DRAHER-PRESENT
FRANK FERRO-PRESENT 2019
GINA NELSON-PRESENT
STEVE PURCHASE-PRESENT
DAVID KEENEY-EXCUSED FIRE COMMISSIONERS
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL-EXCUSED IT WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
2"D WARD DAVID KEENEY
WYATT LUDMAN-PRESENT 3RD WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
4T"WARD GEORGINA NELSON
OTHERS PRESENT AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO
CHIEF MIKE MACKEY AT-LARGE ALICIA BANKS
ASST. CHIEF MIKE TOBIN AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
STAFF OFFICER DAVID ODOM AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
SECRETARY MICHELLE GREKO
BC ERIC WEBER COMMITTEES�MEET ASNEEDED
BLDGS/EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED: PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON,LUDMAN,BANKS
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,BANKS
DAVID KEENEY
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
NONE
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:A MOTION WAS MADE AND SUPPORTED TO SUSPEND APPROVAL OF THE APRIL MINUTES UNTIL THE JUNE
MEETING.
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS:
ASSISTANT CHIEF TOBIN PRESENTED AN EMAIL FROM MICHIGAN WORKS THANKING LFD FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT.HE ALSO PRESENTED
THE TRAINING DIVISION NEWSLETTER.
PRESENTATIONS:
NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
1. CHIEF MACKEY SPOKE ON THE FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25. COMMISSIONER PURCHASE WILL BE SPEAKING.
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CHIEF MACKEY STATED HE WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THIS EVENT.
2. ASSIST CHIEF TOBIN STATED THAT TODAY WAS CHIEF MACKEY's BIRTHDAY.
3. CHIEF MACKEY STATED THIS IS A ROUGH DRAFT BUT THIS IS WHAT DSO ODOM AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON WITH REGARDS TO
STEPS TO DISCIPLINE.
4. CHIEF MACKEY STATED THAT ALL OF THE POLICIES WOULD BE REVIEWED ONE AT A TIME.
5. STAFF OFFICER ODOM WENT OVER THE RUN VOLUME REPORT FOR JANUARY AND APRIL 2019. HE BROKE IT DOWN BY TYPES OF
CALLS.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
NONE
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
NONE
GENERAL ORDER:
BC WEBER STATED THE NEW MEDIC UNIT IS IN THE STATE AND IS IN THE FINAL PROCESS BEFORE WE GET IT. IT IS BEING FITTED FOR RADIOS AND
ITEMS THEN WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE STATE FOR INSPECTION.
COMMISSIONER LUDMAN ASKED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF DOING A RIDE ALONG. A/C TOBIN STATED IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED TO CONTACT
PATTI TO GET IT SCHEDULED.
DSO ODOM STATED THAT JUNE 1ST IS BE A TOURIST IN YOUR CITY IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN COMING IN AND HANGING OUT AND PASSING
OUT INFORMATION.
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED.6:30 PM
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE GREKO ON JULY 10,2019
MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE ON JULY 10,2019
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LANSING FIRE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY,APRIL 10, 2019 1 5:30 PM I STA 6—5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD./COMMUNITY ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: BETTY DRAHER, DAVID KEENEY,YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL, GINA NELSON, FRANK FERRO,STEVE PURCHASE, RODNEY
SINGLETON
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED:
WYATT LUDMAN
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: NONE
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
DISCUSSION: COMMISSIONER PURCHASED REQUESTED AN AMENDMENT TO THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS: UNDER GENERAL ORDER: A
MOTION WAS MADE AND SUPPORTED TO MOVE THE MEETING TO A CLOSED SESSION. ADD: MOTION CARRIED WITH A UNANIMOUS
VOTE. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DRAHER AND SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER FERRO TO APPROVE THE MARCH
2019 MINUTES WITH THE ABOVE NOTED AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS
LFD SPECIAL EVENT PARTICIPATION LIST
TRAINING NEWSLETTER
PRESENTATIONS:
FY 20 Budget
1. Budget process was much faster than previous years. City Council reviewed on Monday. There are
not many changes compared to last year's budget.
2. LFD was not approved to add 6 new firefighter positions.
3. Biggest areas of change:
a. Maint Alarm Budget— Uniforms up from $50,000 to $342,500 (includes 74 sets of new turnout
gear)
b. Replace and upgrade our fire RMS system. In the process of looking at platforms that can
incorporate inventory, inspections and other needs.
c. MDT's upgrade - new CAD will be IOS and Android compatible. Will utilize iPads at $1100 per
unit as opposed to $5500 per unit. This is a significant upgrade to our technology.
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d. No changes to the fee schedule. We did not increase any fees.
e. The State charges new fees for ambulance service. However, due to higher Medicare/Medicaid
reimbursement rates we should see an increase our ambulance revenue.
4. Commissioner Frank Ferro asked about gas/fuel costs. A/Chief Tobin reported that fuel costs are
captured in the city garage budget. We pay the city garage and city IT dept. an amount every year for
their services.
5. Commissioner Steve Purchase asked about the funds from sale of parking ramp to use for vehicle
replacement plan. Discussion.
6. We did add 1 new line item. Tech Rescue Misc. Operating $20,000. We are moving forward to build
line items into our budget for our special ops teams. The teams were previously funded by grants that
are no longer available. Next year we will look at adding a line item for water rescue.
7. Commissioner Purchase asked if the board could advocate for any FD needs—Yes. Vehicles and
Stations.
8. Also received a $30,000 allotment for two emergency sirens. Currently we have 33 sirens. Five of
those were installed in 1958.
9. Chief Mackey—Also commented that he will be looking at getting our station supply inventories up to
date and create replacement schedules for items such as mattresses, chairs etc.
Commission Chair Singleton thanked the chiefs for their presentations and asked for any more comments or
questions. None given or received.
Administrative Comments:
Chief Mike Mackey discussed the discipline policy and the need to establish a clear system/process to address
discipline. He will be working with D. Odom/Union/command/staff on the new matrix guideline system. A
process that takes the guesswork out of discipline and tracking. This will be a system where everything flows
and is tracked. The policy needs to hold up in the courts/union etc. Commission Chair Singleton commented
on the board being part of the discipline policy and process creation. Chief Mackey reported the Board would
be involved by reviewing and commenting on the policy. Discussion.
DSO Dave Odom — Presented an update on the LFD run breakdown for the last 3 months (quarterly).
According to trends, our runs have increased compared to the last 2 years. A/Chief Tobin commented on the
call volume. Each ambulance averages 10.5 calls a day with the extra 5th ambulance.
Dave Keeney asked about the sixth ambulance. A/Chief Tobin commented that good documentation and
reporting would substantiate the need for a sixth ambulance.
Crews arrived and introduced themselves to the Board.
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
FB Rules of Admin Procedure Update—discussion — left off with discussion regarding asking legal to review
and comment on the rules update. Commissioner Steve Purchase suggested working in a committee to
rewrite the procedure. It was decided to create an Administrative Rules review work group. The work group
members are: Commission Chair Rodney Singleton, Commissioner Steve Purchase and Commissioner Gina
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Nelson. The work group will reach out to the law dept. for assistance.
New Business:
Vote FY-20 Budget - Chairperson Singleton asked for discussion, comments and questions and none were
brought forth. A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and supported by Commissioner Ferro to
approve the LFD 2020 budget. Motion passed with a unanimous vote approve the LFD 2020 budget.
Commissioner Purchase reported that the board should draft and sign a letter of approval.
General Order:
1. Firefighter Memorial Service May 25 - Mt. Hope Cemetery— Commissioner Purchase volunteered to
speak at this year's memorial service on behalf of the board.
2. Lansing Ignite soccer team matches start this Saturday. The LFD Honor Guard will be presenting the
flag for the inaugural match.
3. A/Chief Tobin thanked the Board for their support while he was Interim Fire chief. Commission Chair
Singleton said he did a great job filling the gap and welcomed new LFD Fire Chief Mike Mackey.
4. Fire Board night Lugnut baseball game— City suite on July 17th.
Adjournment: A Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Ferro and Supported by
Commissioner Purchase. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: PATTI STARNES, LFD ADMIN SPEC. ON JULY 10, 2019
APPROVED DATE: JULY 10, 2019
MEETINGS BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M. FIRE.CCIMMI.S.SIONF.R.S
JUNE 12,2019 STATION 91520 GLENDALE ST. 15r WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
2ND WARD DAVID KEENEY
DULY 10,2019 MAINTENANCE 13708 PLEASANT GROVE RD. 31D WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
4TH WARD GEORGINA NELSON
AUGUST14,2019 TRAINING 1301S ALPHA ACCESS ORSWOC AT-LARGE FRANKFERRO
AT-LARGE STEVE PURCHASE
SEPTEMBER 11,2019 STATION 8-EOC 1815 MARSHAL ST. AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
OCTOBER 9,2019 STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD. COMMITTEES(MEET AS NEEDED
NOVEMBER 13,2019 STATION 4-COMMUNITY ROOM BLDGS./EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
1435 E MILLER RD. PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON,LUDMAN,FERRO
DECEMBER 11,2019 STATION 1-COMMUNITY ROOM PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,FERRO
120 E.SHIAWASSEE ST,
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CALL TO ORDER-ROLLCALL—COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2019
RODNEYSINGLETON—PRESENT REGULAR FIRE BOARD MEETING
BETTY DRAHER-PRESENT
FRANK FERRO-EXC-EMAIL
GINA NELSON—PRESENT 2019
STEVE PURCHASE—PRESENT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DAVID KEENEY—PRESENT 1"WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL—EXCUSED(EMAIL 3/21/19) 211D WARD DAVID KEENEY
WYATT LUDMAN—PRESENT 3RD WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
4T"WARD GEORGINA NELSON
OTHERS PRESENT AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO
ASST. CHIEF MIKE TOBIN AT-LARGE STEVE PURCHASE
STAFF OFFICER DAVID ODOM AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
SECRETARY MICHELLE GREKO AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
FIREFIGHTER NATHAN LAY COMMITTEES.IMEETAS NEEDED
BLDGS/EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED: PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON,LUDMAN,
YVONNE YOUNG MCCONNELL FERRO
PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,FERRO
FRANK FERRO REGULAR MEETINGS.15:30 PM
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: JANUARY 16,2019 'STATION 1-COMMUNITY ROOM
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THE FEBRUARY 13, 2019 MARCH13,2019 STATION 4-COMMUNITY ROOM
1435 E.MILLER RD.
APRIL 10,2019 (STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS: 5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
ASSISTANT CHIEF TOBIN STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A FACEBOOK MESSAGE FROM A MAY 8,2019 STATION 8 -EOC
RESIDENT THANKING OUR CREWS FOR THE WONDERFUL GESTURE A FEW WEEKS AGO AT 815 MARSHAL S'f.
JUNE 12,2019 ;STATION 9
THE MEIJER STORE ON PENNSYLVANIA WITH PURCHASING A SOCCER BALL FOR HER SON. �520 GLENDALEST.
JULY 10,2019 MAINTENANCE
HE RECEIVED COMPLIMENTS FROM LANSING POLICE FOR THE WORK WE HAVE DONE 3708 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
WITH THEM ON VARIOUS EVENTS. COMMISSIONER NELSON ADDED THAT THE CREW AUGUST 14,2019 ''TRAINING
3015ALPHAACCESS ORSWOC
FROM STATION 1 WAS CALLED OUT FOR HER NEIGHBOR AND THEY DID AN AWESOME JOB
SL•PTEMBER 11, STATION 8-EOC
WITH HER AND HER FAMILY. 2019 815 MARSHAL ST.
PRESENTATIONS: OCTOBER 9,2019 'STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
�5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
ASSISTANT CHIEF TOBIN INTRODUCED FIREFIGHTER NATHAN LAY. FIREFIGHTER LAY NOVEMBER13, STATION 4-COMMUNITY ROOM
REQUESTED TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. 2019 1� t�tt�11 `1435 E MILLER RD. yB
FIREFIGHTER LAY STATED THAT HE WAS HIRED WITH THE MOST RECENT CLASS AND JUST WANTFR S�Y THANK T AId$.41rffl TFY�f�oM
APPROVING HIS SICK TIME. I AM VERY GRATEFUL. THE BOARD THANKED HIM FOR COMING IN AND HE IS WELCOME FOR THE SUPPORT.tt
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COMMISSIONER PURCHASED INTRODUCED HIMSELF TO THE REST OF THE COMMISSIONERS. INTRODUCTIONS WERE COMPLETED ALL AROUND.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
1. STAFF OFFICER ODOM WENT OVER THE RUN VOLUME REPORT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2019. HE BROKE IT DOWN BY TYPES OF
CALLS.
2. ASST CHIEF TOBIN GAVE SOME END OF THE YEAR NUMBERS. BUSIEST TRUCK COMPANY WAS TRUCK 41,THEY RESPONDED TO 815
RESPONSES LAST YEAR. BUSIEST ENGINE COMPANY WAS ENGINE 41 AT 2,826 TIMES THEY ROLLED OUT THE DOOR. MEDIC 411
RESPONDED TO 5,071 CALLS LAST YEAR. WITH THESE STATS WE PARTICIPATE IN FIRE HOUSE MAGAZINE ANNUAL STATISTICS AND WITH
THAT NUMBER THAT WILL PUT MEDIC 411 IN THE TOP 10 BUSIEST MEDIC UNITS IN THE COUNTRY. THIS IS THE REASON WE ARE
LOBBYING FOR MORE PERSONNEL.
3. BUDGET UPDATE-REVIEW OF TURNOUT GEAR AND EQUIPMENT. WE ARE APPLYING FOR GRANTS FOR MANY THINGS BUT WITH THE
CITY BETTER FINANCIALLY THE GRANTS ARE HARDER TO COME BY.
4. FIRES—HAD 2 THE OTHER DAY. ONE WAS A FATAL FIRE. THE OTHER WAS A MUTUAL AID WITH DELHI ON RICHARD.STARTED IN THE
BEDROOM BY A POWER STRIP. FATAL FIRE WAS ON VINCENT COURT. THE FIRE BURNED ITSELF OUT BECAUSE OF NO OXYGEN, BUT THE
VICTIM PASSED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. QUESTION ABOUT SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE HOUSE. IT WAS A COOKING FIRE THAT
STARTED IT. THIS IS OUR 2ND FATAL FIRE THIS YEAR.
5. CONTRACT- THIS IS A CONTRACT YEAR,SOME INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE.
6. SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN—WILL HAVE HER ATTEND A MEETING SO YOU CAN MEET HER.
7. COMMUNITY ROOM—STARTING ANEW COLOR SCHEME IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT STATION 1. PAINTING WITH NEW FLOOR.
MOVING FORWARD WITH OTHER AREAS AT THE STATIONS.
8. CITY OF LANSING WILL BE WORKING WITH THE RED CROSS WERE WE WILL BE GOING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A LARGE GROUP
OF VOLUNTEERS INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS. WE ARE LOOKING AT 3500 HOMES THAT WE WILL BE INSTALLING NEW SMOKE
DETECTORS. THE NEW DETECTORS WILL HAVE A SEALED 10 BATTERY IN THEM. THE DATES ARE IN MAY AND WILL UPDATE WITH THEM
AS THEY COME AVAILABLE. BEGINNING IN 2021 ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION MUST HAVE A COMBINATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS AND
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS INSTALLED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONER LUDMAN STATED THAT APRIL 23 IS NATIONAL SERVICE DAY. IT'S A BIG VOLUNTEER DAY. HE ASKED ABOUT THE LAWSUIT.
ASSISTANT CHIEF TOBIN UPDATED IT. A DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THIS TOPIC.
CHAIRMAN SINGLETON ASKED IF THE WATER RESCUE WAS CONDUCTED. A/C TOBIN STATED THAT WE HELD AN ICE RESCUE TRAINING.
GENERAL ORDER:
A MOTION WAS MADE AND SUPPORTED TO MOVE THE MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION. MOTION CARRIED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADJOURNMENT:
THE MEETING WAS MOVED FROM CLOSED SESSION TO OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNED. 8:12 PM
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE GREKO APRIL 10, 2019. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE WITH CHANGES: GENERAL ORDER:
A MOTION WAS MADE AND SUPPORTED TO MOVE THE MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION. MOTION CARRIED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 / 5:30 PM/ STA 8-815 MARSHALL ST, IEOC
CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Chair Singleton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Rodney Singleton, David Keeney, Yvonne Young McConnell, Frank
Ferro
Request for commissioners to be excused: Gina Nelson, Wyatt Ludman, Betty Draher
Other Attendees: Chief Mike Tobin, Staff Officer David Odom, Admin Spec. Patti Starnes,
Inspector Jim Harrington, Department Financial Officer Ellen Vogt, Station 8 Crew
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None given
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Chair Singleton asked the Board to review the January 16, 2019 minutes. After
review a Motion was made by Commissioner Ferro and supported by Commissioner Young-
McConnell to approve the January 16, 2019 minutes as written. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS:
FF Nathan Lay- Sick Leave Advancement Request. Will discuss
and vote during New Business.
Training newsletter— Chief Tobin presented an overview of this
month's training. Ice Rescue is coming up next week.
PRESENTATIONS: None given
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: Interim Chief Mike Tobin
Cold Emergency Update: AVG of 114 calls per day. The crews did an excellent job. Our EM
Division was up and running—monitoring the weather.
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Fatal Fire on E. Kalamazoo— East Side Gateway - Cause is accidental/undetermined.
LFD Call Stats are up 4%from last year. This has been a trend for the last
few years. Some response time are starting to go up as well. We are
researching call volume, station locations etc.
Lawsuit Update—A Federal Anti-Discrimination lawsuit has been filed by an
active LFD Firefighter. Chief Tobin will provide updates to the Board as
information becomes available.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None given
OLD BUSINESS:
FB Rules of Admin Procedure—The Board agreed to review the procedure and prepare
changes to present and discuss during a closed session at the March meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
VOTE: FF Nathan Lay Sick Leave Advance Request: Chairperson Singleton opened the floor for
discussion. Commissioner McConnell asked for clarification on the time frame of the injury.
Discussion. A Motion was made by Commissioner Young-McConnell and supported by
Commissioner Keeney to approve the Sick Leave Advance request for Sick Leave up to one year
for twelve 24 hour days. Chairperson Singleton asked for a vote. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
Fill vacant committee seats: Planning/Finance & Personnel: Commissioner Ferro volunteered
to sit on the Planning/Finance and the Personnel Committees.
GENERAL ORDER: none
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Patti Starnes, LFD Admin Spc. on March 20, 2019: Minutes approved by
Unanimous vote on March 20, 2019.
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CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL
1ST WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR -PRESENT
2NO WARD DAVID KEENEY-PRESENT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
3"D WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL—PRESENT EXCUSED LATE ARRIVAL) 1ST WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
4T"WARD GEORGINA NELSON-PRESENT 2ND WARD DAVID KEENEY
AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO—PRESENT 3RD WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
AT-LARGE VACANT 41"WARD GEORGINA NELSON
AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR-PRESENT AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO
AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN -PRESENT AT-LARGE VACANT
AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED: AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
Yvonne-Young McConnell- late arrival excused COMMITTEES/MEETASNVvn--
BLDGs/EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: NONE PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON, LUDMAN,BANKS
PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,BANKS
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APRIL 10,2019 STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS: _ 5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
MAY 8,2019 STATION 8 -EOC
Commissioner Alicia Banks has submitted her Resignation from the 815 MARSHAL ST.
Board effective immediately. She moved outside of the City Limits. JUNE12,2019 STATION
:520 GLENDALE ST.
PRESENTATIONS: IULY 10,2019 MAINTENANCE
Chief Michael Mackey Introduction 3708 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
AUGUST 14,2019 .TRAINING
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the Board. Chief Mackey spoke regarding his new position as Fire SFPTEM13ER11,2019 STATION 8-EOC
MARSAL ST.
Chief of the department. He gave an overview of his career in the OCTOBER9,2019 S8 A15 T ON 6H COMMUNITY ROOM
fire service. He is currently the Fire Chief of Palm County, FL. Upon
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with the Board, One of the current issues going forward is poor
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
Jan 17 1 1-3 pm IsWOc City Council Chambers,
GENERAL ORDER: Meet&Greet 1 Jr. IJanl8-12:OOpm I
• Chief Michael Mackey
• 39th
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• Chief Purchase Farewell open
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ADJOURNMENT'
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A motion was made by Commissioner Gina Nelso
meeting at 6:03 P.M.
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL
1ST WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR -PRESENT
2"D WARD DAVID KEENEY-PRESENT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
3RD WARD YVONNE YQUNG-MCCONNELL—PRESENT EXCUSED LATE ARRIVAL I T WARD BETTY DRAHER VICE-CHAIR
4T" 2N°WARD DAVID KEENEY
WARD GEORGINA NELSON-PRESENT
AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO—PRESENT 3RD WARD YVONNE YOUNG-MCCONNELL
AT-LARGE VACANT 4T"WARD GEORGINA NELSON
AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR-PRESENT AT-LARGE FRANK FERRO
AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN -PRESENT AT-LARGE VACANT
AT-LARGE RODNEY SINGLETON CHAIR
AT-LARGE WYATT LUDMAN
REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS TO BE EXCUSED: COMMITTEES/MEETASNEEDED
Yvonne-Young McConnell - late arrival excused BLDGS/EQUIP:SINGLETON,KEENEY,DRAHER
PLANNING/FINANCE: SINGLETON,LUDMAN,BANKS
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: NONE PERSONNEL:MCCONNELL,NELSON,BANKS
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETINgs.15 30 PM
JANUARY 16,2019 STATION 1-COMMUNITY ROOM
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accept the December 5, 2018 minutes as written. Yvonne Young FEBRUARY 13,2019 STATION
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that she had a few corrections to the minutes. She will email the MARCH13,2019 STATION 4-COMMUNITY ROOM
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corrections to Patti Starnes. APRIL10,2019 STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
5135 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
REVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS: MAY 8,2019 STATION 8 -EOC
Commissioner Alicia Banks has submitted her Resignation from the 815 MARSHAL ST.
Board effective immediate) She moved outside of the City Limits. JUNE12,z019 STATIONS
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JULY 10,2019 MAINTENANCE
PRESENTATIONS: 3708 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
Chief Michael Mackey Introduction AUGUST14,2019 TRAINING
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Chief Purchase introduced Lansing's new Fire Chief Mike Mackey to SEPTEMBER 11,2019 STATION 8-EOC
the Board. Chief Mackey spoke regarding his new position as Fire 815 MARSHAL ST.
Chief of the department. He gave an overview of his career in the OCTOBER 9,2019 STATION 6-COMMUNITY ROOM
fire service. He is currently the Fire Chief of Palm County, FL. Upon 513 5 PLEASANT GROVE RD.
his retirement from Palm County FL he and his family will be NOVEMBER13,2019 STATION 4-COMMUNITY ROOM
1435 E MILLER RD.
relocating to Lansing, MI. He is honored to be here and is looking DECEMBER 11,2019 STATION 1-COMMUNITY ROOM
forward to being a part of the Lansing community. He will start April 120 E.SHIAWASSEE ST.
1, 2019. Chief Mackey answered questions from the board.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: CHIEF DAVE PURCHASE
• 2018 Annual Report-chief reviewed the report with the Board. One of the current issues going forward is poor
data collection software city wide. Asst. Chief Tobin is working on a city wide project to address the problem.
• FY 20 Budget—July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020—look it over and contact him, A/Chief Tobin or Chief Mackey when
he begins April 15t if you have any questions.
• Chief Purchase gave an overview of the proposed LFD FY 20 budget. Some notable budget Items are:
o Personnel—6 new positions at 2 per shift
o CIP—install fire suppression hoods in the station kitchens
o CIP- Replace all FF turnout gear. Gear expires this year. Proposing a five year replacement schedule.
o CIP - 16 SCBA units
o Training Division relocation to SWOC
o Apparatus Replacement Schedule to be implemented. Reviewed with the Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
GENERAL ORDER:
• Chief Michael Mackey Meet&Greet I Jan 17 1 1-3 pm ISWOC
• 39th Annual Memorial Observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. IJan18-12:00pm I City Council Chambers,
10th floor
• ML King Luncheon I Jan 211 Tickets available
• Chief Purchase Farewell Open House Jan 29 16 pm STA 1
• Mayors State of the City Feb 6 1 6:30pm-8:00pm Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Gina Nelson and supported by Commissioner Wyatt Ludman to adjourn the
meeting at 6:03 p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2019 BY PATTI STARNES, LFD ADMIN SPC.
APPROVED DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2019 BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
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