MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF  FEBRUARY 13,  2008

 

The meeting was called to order by Trustee Tammen at 8:06 a.m.  On a roll call of Trustees, the following Trustees answered present: 

 

Robert Arends

Jon Tammen

Thomas Weidman

 

Absent:    James Cagney

 

All present acknowledged the minutes and persons in attendance.  Also in attendance:   Chief Gould, Attorney Stephen G. Daday, Deputy Chief Tim Jones, Deputy Chief Drew Smith.

 

Trustee Weidman moved to elect Trustee Arends as Chairman of the meeting with a second by Trustee Tammen.  The motion carried unanimously. 

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

 

Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of January 15, 2008 meeting of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District Board of Trustees.

 

After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Trustee Weidman.  The motion carried unanimously.     

 

Consideration of the minutes of the January 15, 2008 Closed Session.  Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

Treasurer Tammen presented the Treasurer’s report for Consideration pursuant to his attached sheets.  He noted that the taxes were still trickling in and that there was still approximately $117,0000 due for the 2007 tax year.  After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted with a second by Trustee Tammen.  The motion carried unanimously as follows:

 

Ayes:    Weidman, Tammen, Arends.

Nays:   Zero.

 

 

 

PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS

 

Deputy Chief Jones presented the bills for payment.  He noted the bill for the web site domain hosting to 4 Domains, Inc.  He also noted the bill to Health Endeavors, Inc.  for new hire medication evaluation and return to work evaluations.   Deputy Chief Jones also noted the bill to Heights Automotive for engine repair and parts.  In addition, the Illinois Public Risk Fund check was approved for the District’s worker’s compensation insurance.  After a short discussion Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:

 

Ayes:    Weidman, Tammen, Arends

Nays:   Zero

 

 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:

 

None 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

CHIEF’S REPORT

 

The Chief presented his report pursuant to his written sheets.  He discussed the emergency response report as well.  He reported on the status of the delivery of the new engine.  He indicated the new engine was behind schedule but expected that it would be delivered in the next 30-60 days. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Specification and bids for Purchase of a New Breathing Apparatus Compressor.

 

Deputy Chief Smith presented the specifications for the air compressors.  The Board indicated their approval. 

 

The Chief introduced the Fire District’s new secretary, Lauren Clausen who was hired to act as the Secretary to the Chief and Command Staff.

 

OTHER MATTERS:

 

President’s Report: 

 

       None

 

 

Attorney’s Report:   

 

     None

 

Adjournment:

 

Trustee Weidman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 a.m.  With a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

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                                                            Thomas Weidman, Secretary