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BRIGHTON AREA FIRE
AUTHORITY- BOARD MEETINGS/2008
The
Brighton Area Fire Authority Board Meetings are held the 2nd
Thursday of each month (unless otherwise posted), at 8 a.m., at 615 W.
Grand River, Brighton, Michigan. The dates are as follows:
JANUARY
10 JULY 10
FEBRUARY
14 AUGUST 14
MARCH
13
SEPTEMBER 11
APRIL
10
OCTOBER 9
MAY
8
NOVEMBER 13
JUNE
17- New Date
DECEMBER 11
The
Brighton Area Fire Authority Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June
12, 2008 has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
The
meeting will take place at 8:00 a.m. at the Main Fire Station #31, located
at 615 W. Grand River, Brighton, Michigan.
APPROVED Board MEETING Minutes
.BRIGHTON AREA
FIRE AUTHORITY
May 8th, 2008
Regular Board Meeting
A Regular Meeting of the Brighton Area Fire Authority
Board was held on Thursday, May 8th, 2008, at the Main Fire
Station, 615 W. Grand River, Brighton, Michigan. This Regular Meeting was
called to order by Chairperson McCririe, at 8:00 a.m.
PRESENT: GARY MCCRIRIE
TIM WINSHIP
GERI HARMON
JIM MUZZIN
JIM MORTENSEN
MIKE CORRIGAN
KATE LAWRENCE
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Martin DeLoach, Fire Chief
Ken Palka, CPA
Call to the Public
Citizen spoke re: offering CPR classes to municipal
employees.
Approval of Consent Agenda
08:028 Motion by Jim Muzzin, supported by
Geri Harmon,
That we approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Regular Agenda
08:029 Motion by Jim Muzzin, supported by
Tim Winship,
That the Regular Agenda be approved as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Draft Personnel Policy Manual
Gary McCririe opened discussions on personnel manual.
Personnel committee to meet prior to June 12th board meeting to
clarify the following items:
1)
Dental/Optical coverage for spouse at retirement
should be the same as Medical policy.
2)
Pension policy – clarify the language of “Exempt
Employee” per FLSA.
3)
Catastrophic Sick Leave (disability policy).
Personnel committee to work on these sections & report
back for June meeting.
2008/2009 Budget review & discussion
08:030 Motion by Kate Lawrence, supported
by Geri Harmon
To adopt the General Operating
Fund Budget for 7/1/08 – 6/30/09.
Motion carried unanimously.
08:031 Motion by Geri Harmon, supported by
Jim Muzzin
To adopt the revised General
Operating Fund Budget for the 2007 / 2008 fiscal year.
08:032 Motion by Tim Winship, supported by
Jim Muzzin
To adopt the Capital Reserve
Fund (CIP Fund) Budget for 7/1/08 – 6/30/09.
Motion carried unanimously.
08:033 Motion by Jim Muzzin, supported by
Geri Harmon
To adopt the revised Capital
Reserve Fund Budget for the 2007 / 2008 fiscal year.
Motion carried unanimously.
08:034 Motion by Kate Lawrence, supported
by Geri Harmon
To approve the Compensated
Absences Fund Draft Budget for y/e 6/30/09.
Motion carried unanimously.
Request to act on SCBA bids
08:035 Motion by Mike Corrigan, supported
by Jim Muzzin to act on SCBA bids.
Bid specs were sent to 11 vendors on 5/5/08. Once we
receive the bids the Board authorized us to purchase 55 complete packs +
65 spare bottles.
New Station Update
Station is operational – there is an issue with the
staircase to the second level which will require it to be rebuilt. There
are a few other items requiring attention, ie: a second coat of asphalt,
landscaping, caulking, paint etc. Mike Corrigan signed an agreement with
Flamegas (propane supplier) on behalf of the Authority. The 1000 gal tank
will be on a “Keep Full” program.
Open House date delayed
Target date of May 20th, 2008 is no longer
feasible. New target date is mid June. Chief contacted Congressman
Rogers’ office to see if he could attend and they were responsive.
Performance Review Chief DeLoach
There was discussion re: performance evaluation form
provided by Chief. Board will prepare to discuss in closed session at
next board meeting.
For the Good of the Order
Chief DeLoach brought up how the Brighton High School
Mock Disaster was a success and was very well received by everyone. Good
job to the Fire Marshal and staff. Pictures of the event were passed
around.
Adjournment
Motion by Kate Lawrence, supported by Geri Harmon, that
we adjourn this meeting. Motion carried unanimously. This meeting was
adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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