| November 09 Minutes |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Monday, 07 December 2009 | |
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LANSING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LANSING FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES OF MEETING November 3, 2009
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: By Chairman Robert Wagner at 7:30 PM
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Robert Wagner Chairman Lawrence Creighton Assistant Chairman Alvin Parker Commissioner/Secretary Jeffery Walters Commissioner/Assistant Secretary Michael Day Commissioner
DISTRICT TREASURER: George Gesslein Present
CHIEFS: Chief: Scott Purcell Present Deputy Chief: Assistant Chief:
OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Veaner / Lansing Star Present
OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC COMMENT: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Addition to Central Station: Alvin Parker, Jeffery Walters: Water Service The water service needs to be moved at Central Station, to make ready for the addition, and the installation of a sprinkler system. A new 8” water main needs to be relocated and extended to the North and West with a new hydrant at the West end. A 6” fire and domestic main, needs to be installed to the building from the relocated 8”main, for the sprinkler system, and domestic water. The committee may have an action plan ready by the December meeting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S): Secretary Parker submitted minutes for the October 6, 2009 meeting. Commissioner Walters made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting for the October 6, 2009 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Day.
A Vote was taken of the following Commissioners present; Vote: 5 Yes votes, and 0 No votes. Robert Wagner voted; Yes Larry Creighton voted; Yes Alvin Parker voted; Yes Jeffery Walters voted; Yes Michael Day voted; Yes
COMMUNICATIONS: Secretary Parker read the following communications; An E-mail form PERMA, Workers’ Comp, News for Public Employers Fall 2009 news letter is now being sent via E-mail.
BILLS:
George Gesslein submitted the following report: Total bills to be paid for October 2009 $ 18,353.01 Total bills paid in October 2009 $ 1,970.07Total Salaries paid in October 2009 $ 0.00Total of all bills for October 2009 $ 20,323.08
All bills, payroll, and an Abstract of Vouchers have been presented for review by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Motion by Commissioner Walters to pay the bills, Seconded, by Commissioner Day A Vote was taken of the following Commissioner present; Vote: 5 Yes votes, and 0 No votes. Robert Wagner voted; Yes Larry Creighton voted; Yes Alvin Parker voted; Yes Jeffery Walters voted; Yes Michael Day voted; Yes
TREASURER’S REPORT: District Treasure Gesslein submitted the following Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report for October 2009- All Commissioners have received a copy and a copy has been placed on file.
A motion was made by Commissioner Creighton, seconded by Commissioner Walters to accept the Treasurer’s report. A Vote was taken of the following Commissioner present Vote: 5 Yes votes, and 0 No votes. Robert Wagner voted; Yes Larry Creighton voted; Yes Alvin Parker voted; Yes Jeffery Walters voted; Yes Michael Day voted; Yes
SECRETARY’ S REPORT: Secretary Parker reported: None at this time in the meeting
CHIEF’S REPORT:
Chief Scott Purcell gave the following report:
INCIDENT RESPONSES:
Fire: _41_ EMS: _36_ No Response: (Fire) _0_ (EMS) _0_
Total calls for October: _77_ Total calls for the year: _805_
LARGER INCIDENTS:
PRAISES AND DIFFICULTIES:
PERSONNEL: Membership Applications: Injuries: Personnel Issues: Other: Service:
TRAINING: Training request from Dan Ferguson, and Michael Day for Fire Fighter Survival
A motion was made by Commissioner Walters, seconded by Commissioner Creighton to approve training request from Dan Ferguson, and Michael Day for Fire Fighter Survival
A Vote was taken of the following Commissioner present Vote: 5 Yes votes, and 0 No votes. Robert Wagner voted; Yes Larry Creighton voted; Yes Alvin Parker voted; Yes Jeffery Walters voted; Yes Michael Day voted; Yes
MONTHLY REVIEW: SCBA Recertification for all Interior Fire Fighters was completed last month.
UPCOMMING REVIEW: First Aid, CPR, and AED training for the month of November
APPARTUS AND EQUIPMENT: 1105 has a leaking water tank; Tyler Fire gave an estimate for repairing the tank of $6,750.00. Tank covers would be removed, inspected, and repaired as needed.
FACILTIES: Central Station: Station #3 Station #4: Station #5:
PORJECTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SERVICE AWARDS: None
COMMISSIONERS INSPECTION OF FACILITIES: Station #4; - Letter from NYSEG, the Electric Meter has become inaccessible due to shrubby in front of the meter. The Matter was resolved.
- Stairs to the heating oil tank need to be repaired, Commissioner Day gave a report on different methods to repair or replace the steps. Further avenues are to be investigated to solve the matter.
LED SIGN: (Central Station): Tabled
FLAG POLES: Central Station, Station #3: Commissioner Walters: A new Flag Pole has been purchased for Station #3. The Flag Pole for Central Station will more than likely be painted rather than being replaced.
SNOW REMOVAL:
Snow Removal Bid Results
The Lansing Fire District opened and awarded the three year Snow Removal and Deicing Service contract to Level Green Landscaping INC. in the amount of $8,700.00 per year for three years.
Level Green Landscaping INC. Total amount per year $8,700.00 for three (3) years
S D M Landscaping Total amount per year $8,850.00 for three (3) years
Land Maintenance Systems INC. Total amount per year $13000.00 for three (3) years Cook’s Snow Removal Total amount per year $13,900.00 for three (3) years
SPRINKLER SYSTEM: Central Sta.; The District has received two quotes for sprinkling Central Station. After a discussion more research is needed on this subject
NEW BUSINESS: 2010 Budget: (Enclosed) Motion by Commissioner Walters to adopt the 2010 budget as compiled, seconded by Commissioner Creighton.
A Vote was taken of the following Commissioners present; Robert Wagner; Yes Lawrence Creighton; Yes Alvin Parker; Yes Jeffery Walters; Yes Michael Day; Yes
2009 Annual District Elections: December 8th, 2009:
November 18th, 2009 Last day for candidates to notify secretary of intent to run for office November 18th, 2009 Post election on District website
December 8th, 2009 District Election Day
Station # 4: Apparatus bay lighting A discussion ensued about the lighting in the apparatus bay. The lighting in the bay area are High Pressure Sodium lights, which take a long time to come on. Commissioner Parker is to look into resolving the mater.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
November 3, 2009 District Meeting Central Station 7:30 PM
November 5, 2009 Department Meeting Central Station 7:30 PM
November 24, 2009 District Work Party Meeting Central Station 7:30 PM
November 9, 2009 Lansingville Aux Meeting Station #3 7:00 PM
December 8, 2009 Annual District Elections Central Station 6-9 PM
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion for adjournment made by Commissioner Walters, Seconded by Commissioner Day A Vote was taken of the following Commissioners present; Robert Wagner; Yes Lawrence Creighton; Yes Alvin Parker; Yes Jeffery Walters; Yes Michael Day; Yes
MEETING ADJURNED: 8:13 PM
2010 APPROVED BUDGET
LANSING FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF LANSING COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
Adopt proposed Budget on or before September 29 Hold public hearing on budget on 3rd Tuesday in October. Adopt budget on or before November 3rd. On or before 3rd day after adoption, deliver two copies to Town Clerk.
This is to certify that the attached budget was approved by the Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 3, 2009.
______________________________ Alvin Parker Fire District Secretary
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS ALBANY, NEW YORK SUMMARY OF BUDGET
Lansing Fire District80 Ridge Road Lansing, NY 14882
ASSESSED VALUATIONS
Municipality Assessed Valuation
LANSING Town and Village ____ $1,350,941,973.00
OUTSTANDING DEBT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2009
Tax Anticipation Notes 0 Revenue Anticipation Notes 0 Budget Notes 0 Capital Notes 0 Bond Anticipation Notes 0 Total Notes 0 Bonds $200,000.00
Total Debt $200,000.00
SUMMARY OF BUDGET
Appropriations $1,383,923.00
Less:
Estimated Revenues $30,000.00 Estimated unexpended Balance $30,000.00
Total Estimated Revenues and Unexpended Balance $(60,000.00)
To be raised by Real Property Taxes $1,327,153.00
2010 Tax Rate - $0.98 / $1,000
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Actual Budget As Adopted Revenues Modified Budget 2008 2009 2010
A2401 Interest on Deposits $67,368.00 $60,000.00 $30,000.00
A2665 Sales of Apparatus & Equipment $15,159.00 0 0
A2705 Gifts & Donations 4,185.00 0 0
Total Revenue $86,712.00 $60,000.00 $30,000.00
APPROPRIATIONS
Actual Budget as Adopted Expenditures Modified Budget 2008 2009 2010
A341.01 Salary Treasurer 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 A341.02 Salary Secretary 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 A341.03 Salary Dist Clerks 26,813.00 35,000.00 34,000.00 A341.04 Fire 44,674.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 A341.05 thru A343.10 Contractual & Other 276,558.00 457,500.00 428,500.00 A904.00 Workers Comp Ins 38,356.00 45,000.00 55,000.00 A903.00 Social Security 3,122.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 A906.00 Hospital & Medical 8,714.00 7,000.00 10,000.00 A972.1 Building Bond Principal 0 0 0 A972.2 Apparatus Bond Principal 85,000.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 A971.1 Int. on Building Bond 0 0 0 A971.2 Int.on Apparatus Bond 11,389.00 8,630.00 8,000.00 A996.00 Trans Apparatus Res 130,000.00 80,000.00 50,000.00 A996.00 Trans Bldg Reserve 380,000.00 300,000.00 330,000.00 A997.00 Contingency Fund 43,088.00 57,555.00 13,123.00 A344.10 New Apparatus 0 0 115,000.00 A345.10 New Equipment 82,614.00 90,000.00 55,000.00 A346.10 Bldg Improvements 22,056.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 A347.10 Communications 10,076.00 17,300.00 17,300.00 A461.00 Service Awards 28,452.00 30,000.00 25,000.00
TOTALS 1,204,912.00 1,370,985.00 1,383,923.00
Computation of Statutory Spending Limitations
Town / Village Assessed Valuation Equalization Rate Full Value
Lansing Town & Village $1,096,273,707 0.85% $1,289,733,773
Less first million of full valuation - 1,000,000
Excess over first million $ 1,288,733,773
Expenditures permitted on full valuation over $1,000,000 – (x.001) $ 1,288,733.77
Add Expenditure permitted on first million 2,000.00
Statutory Spending Limitation for 2010 $ 1,290,733.77
Add Exclusions from Statutory Spending Limit $ 617,000.00
Add spending authorized by voters in excess of Statutory Spending Limit 0
Sum of Statutory Spending Limitation, Exclusions & Excess Spending Authorized by voters $1,907,733.77
Less Budget Appropriations $1,383,923.00
Statutory Spending Limitation Margin $ 523,810.77
EXCLUSIONS FROM STATUTORY SPENDING LIMITATIONS
1. Payments under contract pursuant to subdivisions 12 & 22 of Section 176 a. Subdivision 12 – Supply of water, hydrants, etc. 0 b. Subdivision 22 – Fire protection & ambulance contracts 0 2. Payments under a lease to supply water for fire fighting (12a Sect 176) 0 3. Principal and interest on bonds, notes, etc. $ 78,000.00 4. Compensation of Fire District Officers and paid Fire Dept personnel $ 48,000.00 5. District contribution to NYS and local employee retirement system 0 6. Payments to county self insured Workers Compensation Program 0 7. Insurance premiums and payments for VFBL and Workers Compensation $ 57,000.00 8. Cost of blanket accident insurance for volunteer firefighters on duty Incl. in GLI 9. Payments for care and treatment of paid firefighters for disabilities incurred $ _ 0 10. Contributions to Social Security $ 4,000.00 11. Payment of Principal and Interest on tax anticipation notes 0 12. Payment of compromised payments and judgments 0 13. Cost of liability insurance for motor vehicles, General Liability Ins, $ 25,000.00 14. Payment of monetary awards to individuals per Subdivision 31 0f Sec 176 0 15. Appropriations to reserve funds $380,000.00 16. Contribution to NYS unemployment for paid officers and employees 0 17. Amounts received from fire protection contracts 0 18. The use of gift proceeds 0 19. Use of insurance proceeds to repair or replace damaged property 0 20. Annual payment to fund Service Awards Program for volunteers $ 25,000.00
Total Exclusions from Statutory Spending Limit $617,000.00
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