Cotuit Fire District – Board of Fire Commissioners
Notice of meetings of District Department and all District Boards
As required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009 which amends MGL Chapter 30 A
July 14, 2015
Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners
Attendance: Fire Commissioner Hadley, Fire Commissioner Mycock, Dr. Pasano, and Chief Christopher Olsen
Absent: n/a
Public comment: Ms. Gardener mentioned that she requested information last meeting that has not been addressed yet. Commissioner Mycock addressed Ms. Gardener’s concerns and Chief provided her with a spreadsheet omitting any confidential information.
Ms. Nailor asked about when this committee discussed the need to approach the Prudential Committee regarding the budget. Commissioner Hadley addressed Ms. Nailor’s concern and informed her procedure and policy was followed to get the budget extension approved from the Prudential Committee.
Fire Chief Report: Month of June included 38-rescue call. Comstar report showed the Payment Summary Reconciliation Report between Jan 30-June 30, 2015 net applied earnings $10,813.16 total $25,044.73.
Budget: Treasurer working on new budget. Last one from July 2 shows total expenditure of 94%. A few outstanding bills still are coming in and it should be complete by the end of August.
New Business: Reviewing five Fire Engine companies, still waiting for two quotes to come in. Question came up if there is an after market for the old engine-Chief answered it may be a trade in or donate. Personnel dong well, call firefighters have a meeting tonight. FF are out training every day plus a once a month session. Chief extended his appreciation and thanks to Mary F. for allowing the CFD rescue boat to stay on her personal dock.
Motion made to adjourn the meeting all in favor
Next meeting held on August 11, 2015 @ 6:00pm