Speedsville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Regular Meeting, February 14, 2022
MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 19:00 by President Michael Kilmurray
Secretary’s Report
Lori Staba read the notes Michael Kilmurray presented from the January SVFC regular meeting. After clarifying that the radios still need to be reprogrammed, the minutes from the previous meeting were approved as corrected. (1stBobby Spencer, 2ndEd Klopf)
Treasurer’s Report
Carol Leigh reviewed the status of all accounts. She reported that all bills were paid as directed at the January meeting. Current bills were reviewed and motion to pay bills approved by all. (1st Dick Weston, 2ndEd Klopf)
Chief’s Report
Dick Weston reported 3 calls since the last meeting. 1/30 (White Church Rd) with 4 responding; 1/31 (Slaterville mutual aid) with 2 responding; 2/13 (mutual aid) cancelled before trucks rolled. Reminder that training is at the station every Tuesday night at 6:30PM. Please use the log book located by the computer in the truck bay to sign in and out when you are at the station for training or work details. Dick is getting quotes on turnout gear – there are 10 sets out-of-date, he recommends we start with replacing two. A rough estimate for planning purposes is $2,500/set. Radios still need to be reprogrammed.
Communications
Ed Klopf discussed the online training available through ESIP to meet the sexual harassment training requirement. It appears that our insurer requires we participate in the training offered through them on this topic.
Committees
No updates
New Applications
No new member applications. There was discussion on membership applications from Sarah Watkins and Martin Ferris. They were voted in as probationary members at a previous meeting, and their driver IDs were sent for review and approved. Since they didn’t participate in training and meetings until now, Sarah and Martin request their 6-month probationary period begins at this time (February 2022).
Old Business
Carol Leigh advised all members that because of the NYS Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act, physical documentation records must be retained for 30 years. These are in a notebook in the fire company office.
New Business
Ed Klopf pointed out the wooden cabinet in the meeting room, where training opportunities through the county, state, or other resources will be posted for members to take advantage of. This includes information on officer training development.
Accountability Tags are needed. These are used for identification purposes. Dick and Ed are meeting with Tompkins EMS coordinator Justin Vann to discuss.
IT245 NYS Tax form for volunteer firefighters was distributed at the meeting to those who wanted it.
Pancake Breakfast (Sat. 3/19 and Sun. 3/20, 8-11am)
Work bee Wed 3/16 – time TBD – food is served in the truck bay, so the bay and the kitchen need attention. Carol will recruit workers, let her know if you can help. Carol spreads the word a variety of ways – Facebook, posters (Joe Wiiki will design), Sweetrees (they also donate the syrup), Haefele community board, etc.
Chicken BBQ – Saturday 4/2 – Halves only
Members with “red cards” from Tioga County Health for food service: Carol Leigh, Cindy Gregrow, Lori Staba, Rick Morgan, Leanna Morgan. Mike Kilmurray has offered to take the course.
Adjournment at ł9:45
Attendees (10)
MichaelKilmurray, Lori Staba, Sarah Watkins, Ed Klopf, Dick Weston, Chuck Morse, Bobby Spencer, David Bean, Carol Leigh, Mark Witmer (Caroline Town Supervisor, guest)
