SPECIAL MEETING OF

DIRECTORS OF BELMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ONE TWIN PINES LANE

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION – 6:40 P.M.

A.        Conference with Labor Negotiator, Greg Scoles, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2400

Attended by: Directors Feierbach, Wozniak, Lieberman, Braunstein, District Manager Scoles, City Attorney Rennie, Finance Director Fil, Human Resources Director Dino, Labor Consultant Doughtie. Deputy District Secretary Plut was excused from attending.

ADJOURNMENT at this time being 7:00 P.M.

                                                                                                            Jozi Plut

                                                                                                            Deputy District Secretary      

This meeting was not tape recorded or videotaped.

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M. 

ROLL CALL

Directors Present: Lieberman, Wozniak, Feierbach, Braunstein, Warden

Directors Absent: None

Staff Present: District Manager Scoles, Interim Fire Chief Fry, City Attorney Rennie, Police Captain DeSmidt, Human Resources Director Dino, City Treasurer Violet, Deputy District Secretary Plut

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Rennie announced that there were no reportable actions from closed session.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Led by Fire Chief Fry

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Swearing in of Firefighter Sean Reardon

Fire Chief Fry introduced Firefighter Reardon he stated that he started his career with the Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department, and that after the dissolution of the department he remained with San Carlos until the opportunity came up in Belmont. Fire Chief Fry described his education and experience and stated that along with his various firefighter credentials he is also a certified Hazard Materials Specialist.

Deputy City Clerk Plut administered the Oath of Office to Firefighter Reardon followed by the pinning of his badge by his wife Laura.

Mayor Warden welcomed Firefighter Reardon and thanked the other firefighters for supporting Firefighter Reardon. 

CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of March 13, 2012

Approval of Resolution 2012-009 Authorizing a Purchase Order with Bus and Equipment for Repairs to Truck #114 not to exceed $7,000

ACTION: On a Motion by Director Wozniak, seconded by Director Braunstein, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved by a show of hands.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS (take out underline)

Update on Repairs to Fire Station 15

Fire Chief Fry provided background of the damage sustained to Fire Station 15 in September 2011 as an engine was exiting in response to an emergency. He explained that the incident caused minor damage to the engine and major structural damage to the fire station. He clarified that the damage has not had any impact on emergency responses. The damage resulted in a need for a temporary structural support wall to support the roof. He stated that prior foundation issues are causing concern and explained that a preliminary soils report shows significant potential problems. He further explained that all efforts are being made to bring the building up to current construction codes to ensure its stability as an Essential Services Facility.  

In response to Director questions, Fire Chief Fry stated that insurance funds will cover the cost of repairs to the building but it is unclear what the cost will be to bring the building to current code standards.

ADJOURNMENT at this time, being 7:45 P.M.

                                                                                                                  Jozi Plut

                                                                                                                     Deputy District Secretary

Meeting audio-recorded and videotaped

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