02/06 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: February 14, 2006
Meeting Location: Aqua Turf, Southington, Connecticut
Members in Attendance: 46

58th Anniversary of the CFMA
President Bruce Varga called the February meeting of the Association to order with a salute to the flag at 9:20 AM on February 14, 2006.

On a vote of the membership present the meeting was suspended for a Q & A on the new codes and their impact on the local Fire Marshal. This discussion included Chris Laux, Terry Brouwer and Mike Sinsigalli.

The business meeting resumed at 10:15 AM.

President Varga asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the January 06 meeting. A motion was made and seconded. Passed

Treasurer Francolini gave the following report:

Checking
            Balance (01/10/06)                                                                                     $1,445.17
            Income                                                                                                          4,732.00
            Expenses                                                                                                    (1,257.66)

            Balance                                                                                                       $4,919.51

Savings
            Balance (01/10/06)                                                                                   $17,897.71
            Interest Paid                                                                                                               
           
            Balance                                                                                                     $17,897.71

Total Association Assets                                                                                      $22,817.22

Correspondence: None                                

Committee Reports

Board of Directors: Art Higgins reported that the BOD discussed the CFMA Conference; the work that the Finance Committee is doing; Sparklers Bill; Temporary shelters and funding for Vehicle Fire Class $500; Advanced Fire Investigation Class $2,000; Legislative Session  $250; Trinity Robot Challenge $500; and the Intervention Convention $300.

OEDM: Sue Vaughn stated that the deadline for submission of the 2005 NFIRS will be February 28, 2006. Advanced Fire Investigation School announcement to go out soon.

OSFM: John Blaschick thanked the 3 speakers for the Q & A

Special Hazards: No Report

Legislative: Kevin Kowalski stated that he will be meeting with the Joint Council at the capital on 2/15/06  and discuss the Fireworks and Sprinkler licensing issues.

Membership: Bob Saucier presented for 2nd reading:
            Kenneth J. Scandariato       Certified
            Christopher Tracy                Certified
Motion made and seconded to move to Old Business. Passed

            Bob Saucier presented for 1st reading:
            Matthew Scarrozzo              Certified
            William Scanlon                   Certified
Motion made and seconded to move to New Business. Passed

            Bob Saucier presented for Life Membership:
            David Rentz;  Francis X Curran and Paul Rasch Sr.

Motion made and seconded to move to New Business. Passed
Bob announced that Jolynn will be taking over as Chairman of the Membership Committee. Bob thanks for all the time you dedicated to membership over the past years.

Codes & Standards: “No Report”

“541” Committee: Mike Sinsigalli reported that the committee looked at the temporary shelter issues and suggested that the issue be brought up again for the next code cycle.

NFPA: Bob Duval advised us that support for the sprinkler issue is available for home sprinklers through the coalition.

New England Fire Marshals: Kevin Kowalski there will be a one day seminar on March 20, 2006. More info to follow.

Conference Committee: President Varga reported that all is set and reminded everyone that you should take all 4 modules of the Electrical Class.

Training Council:  Jim Doherty reported that 14 Fire marshals were up for de-certification of these 6 were reinstated and the rest will continue in the decertification hearings.

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control:  “No Report”

Old Business
Motion to accept the Second readings into the Association. Passed

New Business

Motion to accept the “Life Memberships” Passed
Motion to have first readings follow the normal course. Passed

Motion made and seconded to allow the following expenditures as voted on by the BOD
Vehicle Fire Class $500; Advanced Fire Investigation Class $2,000; Legislative Session  $250; Trinity Robot Challenge $500; and the Intervention Convention $300. Passed

Motion made and Passed to give Kevin Kowalski a $300 Grant to attend the Washington Conference. Passed

Good of the Association

The Fire Department Instructors have invited us to attend their March meeting at Honeywell. Training Credit will be given.

With no other business to come before the Association a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Passed 10:55 AM
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas O’Hare
Thomas O’Hare, Secretary

The March meeting will be a Breakfast meeting at the Aqua Turf on March 14, 2006, it will begin at 8:30 AM with breakfast, please call the Southington Fire Marshals Office before March 13 , if you are planning to attend. (860) 621 3202 extension (133) or frazierm@southington.org

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