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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE September 19, 1994 5 : 15 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present : Chairperson Jordan, Getty, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. Fire Chief Magsamen provided committee members with copies of the sample 28E agreement for mutual aid with surrounding communities . He explained that this agreement calls for mutual aid with no cost for services for the involved parties . Councilperson Jordan expressed his opinion that sound business practices require that some sort of compensation should be provided. He stated that a plan for recall of personnel may be needed so that no areas of the City are left unattended if engine companies are sent to neighboring communities . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the signed 28E agreements be forwarded to Council for approval, together with recommendation of approval of the Public Safety Committee. Ayes : Two. Nays : Jordan. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 35 p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE September 6, 1994 4 :30 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present : Chairperson Jordan, Getty, Krizek. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried. Fire Chief Frank Magsamen presented an update on the possibility of obtaining 28E agreements with surrounding communities for fire protection. The agreement would cover all communities in Black Hawk County to respond when called in to assist other communities . There would be no charge for this service. Each community would be responsible for their own costs (salaries, repairs, materials, compensation) except for refueling of equipment . Discussion was heard regarding the possibility of charging communities for this service . A concern was raised that if our firefighters responded to a call for backup in another community, we would not have enough personnel to cover a major fire in the city. The Fire Chief said we would send "cover" personnel only, and we would be able to respond at our discretion. Councilperson Getty congratulated the Fire Department on the tremendous job they did over the weekend raising $18, 000 for Muscular Dystrophy. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that any action on this item be deferred for two weeks. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 00 p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 8, 1994 4 : 15 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present : Chairperson Jordan, Getty, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. Council Members discussed the possibility of establishing 28E Agreements with surrounding communities for fire protection. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Fire Chief discuss this issue with regional fire chiefs and review with the Public Safety Committee on September 6, 1994 . Ayes : Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :42 p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE July 18, 1994 4 :15 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present : Chairperson Jordan, Getty, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried. Discussion was heard regarding funding for replacement of fire protection gear and furniture for the living quarters of all the fire stations by reallocating general obligation bond funds to cover the cost . Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, stated that fire gear must be replaced on a timely and by need basis . Currently, it is necessary to replace 25 sets of fire gear along with replacing fire gear damaged during emergency operations . In FY 95, the Fire Department budgeted $10, 000 for safety and protective items. In order to stay within the budget guidelines for fiscal year 1995, the Fire Department was unable to increase the line item for said items. The cost of a fire coat, pants, helmet, boots, gloves, suspenders and hoods is $837 . 03 or $20, 295 . 75 for 25 sets . In order to meet the requirement to provide proper protective gear for fire fighting personnel, Mr. Magsamen requested that general obligation bonds be transferred from building repairs to protective equipment replacement . These funds would be in addition to the $10, 000 budgeted to replace damaged equipment . Ms. Krizek questioned if additional equipment will be needed when the city opens up Fire Station #6 . Mr. Magsamen stated that we could buy the 25 sets now and have the $10, 000 available to purchase gear for additional firefighters if needed. Bruce Meisinger, Budget Analyst, stated that currently there is $28, 000 in general obligation funds that were budgeted for roof repair at Fire Station #4, which will now be paid out of the energy audit account . Said bonds were sold several years ago. Mr. Meisinger stated that the funds would have to be transferred by resolution by the city council . It was the recommendation of the committee that the Fire Department phase in purchasing of gear every year instead of a large amount at one time . Ms. Krizek suggested a long-range plan be devised for equipment . The second area of discussion concerned the furniture in the living quarters of all fire stations . The furniture is 25 years or older and is in need of replacement . The Fire Department has no money budgeted to replace the aging furniture. The estimated cost for replacing the station furniture is $8, 000 for all stations . Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that authorization be given to replace 25 sets of fire protective gear at a cost of $20, 925 . 75 and to seek bids for replacement of station furniture not to exceed $8, 000 . 00 and that $30, 000 in general obligation bond funds be reallocated to cover the costs . Ayes : Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :40 p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried. Tom Campbell Acting Clerk/Auditor