MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF
The meeting was
called to order at
Also present in attendance ex officio: Chief Donald R. Gould, Jr., Deputy Chief Jones, Also present, attorney Stephen G. Daday.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Consideration of the minutes of
the meeting of
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF
After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted with a second by Trustee Arends. The motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Tammen presented the Treasurer’s Report pursuant to his attachments. He reviewed the cash flow and work sheets and status of accounts. After a short discussion, Trustee Arends made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report, with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Arends, Carlin, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS
Deputy Chief Jones presented the bills for payment. He noted the following extraordinary items including the replacement of the chain saw, and the purchase of smoke detectors for the Willow Falls Condominium Association. He also noted the payment for the repairs of one of the vehicles by certified fleet and the purchase of the Amkus equipment. After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Tammen, Weidman, Arends, Carlin, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
CHIEF’S REPORT
The Chief made his presentation
with respect to ambulance billing which he does on an annual basis. He also reviewed highlights of the month. He
reviewed the airplane crash at
REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Chief indicated that the staff was to meet with Chief Reardon with respect to his new affiliation. Discussion was had as to whether or not he would be considered an employee or whether there would be an independent contractor relationship. The Board indicated their consensus that they would be interested in having an affiliation with Chief Reardon and that the specifics should be discussed with the two Chiefs with respect to the nature of the relationship.
SPRINKLER CODE ORDINANCE
Deputy Chief Jones indicated that the ordinance was not completed for presentation and adoption.
INTERNET POLICY
The Chief indicated that he had reviewed the Internet Policy and Usage document and Deputy Chief Jones indicated that he felt that the manner of transmission should be with a password protected website which seemed to meet the criteria of the District as well as the need for security. The staff was directed to move forward with that implementation.
PURCHASE OF BREATHING APPARATUS
The Chief indicated that the breathing apparatus used to fight fires was obsolete and he recommended the purchase of 12 cylinders for the breathing apparatus in the amount of $5,280.00. After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the purchase in
an amount not to exceed $5,280.00, seconded by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Tammen, Carlin, Arends, Weidman, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
REVIEW OF THE PURCHASE OF UPGRADES FOR THE DEFIBRILLATION DEVICES
The Chief indicated that certain new protocols had been released with respect to the use of the defibrillator. The purchase was to upgrade those to bring them into conformity with the established medical protocol. The Chief indicated that they had researched the issue and requested bids from vendors and the low bid was from Progressive Medical. After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the purchase of the upgrades in an amount not to exceed $8,400.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Arends and carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Arends, Carlin, Tammen, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
PURCHASE OF AMKUS TOOLS
The Chief indicated that they did not receive a grant for the purchase of rescue equipment and so this was a priority purchase. He had gotten refurbished tools as opposed to new ones. After a short discussion, Trustee Arends made a motion to approve the purchase of the Amkus Tools in the amount not to exceed $5,750.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Carlin and carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Arends, Carlin, Tammen, Weidman, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
The Chief indicated he had been
approached by the Chief of Mt. Prospect with respect to providing automatic aid
with the area which was south of
The Board indicated their
concurrence with continued discussions to enter into an automatic aid agreement
with
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Cagney indicated that he had a short discussion with Mayor Pace regarding meetings between himself and the President of the Cook County Fire Preserve District. He indicated those meetings would be going forward sometime in late April.
President Cagney also asked about the status of the reappointment of Trustees Tammen and Carlin. The Chief indicated he had forwarded the information to the Rolling Township Supervisors office and he believed that those appointments were imminent.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Carlin made a Motion to adjourn
the meeting at
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Thomas Weidman, Secretary