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<br /> MINUTI?S <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> AUGUST ll, 2010 <br /> variations. The first item of note was Fund 200 with Morelan noting that their <br /> auditor advised the Fire Department that fire fighters should be treated as <br /> employees rather than urdependent contractors. The result was that fire call and <br /> drill remunerations were subject to FICA tax which was an added expense for <br /> the Fire Department. The next substantial variation was with Fund 400, <br /> specifically vehicle repairs. Morela~i noted the difficulty in predicting repair <br /> costs as well as that repairing fire equipment is very costly. He also noted that <br /> the City did purchase a new pick-up truck for the Fire Department, and that the <br /> Fire Department spent a substantial amount of money outfitting that truck. <br /> Another expense of note was new office furniture. Morelan pointed out that <br /> excluding the outfitting of the new truck and some other unbudgeted items (paid <br /> for from the Department's gambling revenue), the Fire Department was over- <br /> budget by $9,000 in 2009. <br /> Morelan continued his report noting that one fire fighter retired in 2009 and two <br /> new members were added. <br /> Morelan then reported on the Department's Capital Improvement Plan. The first <br /> item of note is the Utility Pick-Up Truck 19 purchased by the City and outfitted <br /> by the Department. The next item is the Departnent's plan to install a <br /> monument sign in front of the fire station similar to the one at the City Center. <br /> Morelan reported that they are working with an architect on this sign and are <br /> aware of the City's signage codes and will comply with them. The next item is <br /> that the Department has installed a sign at the entrance of the Firefighters <br /> historical trail that talks about the early days of the department. 'frees have also <br /> been planted in recognition of the early Fire Chiefs. There is also a bench for <br /> each past Fire Chief with the most recent on installed in recognition of Jim <br /> Morelan's service to the department. This was purchased by the department and <br /> installed by Public Works. Montour suggested that an article be included in the <br /> next newsletter about this. <br /> Continuing on with the Capital Improvement Plan, Morelan noted that plans <br /> have been in the works for new lighting in the fire station. He asked the status <br /> of this project. The City Administrator reported that the Parks & Recreation <br /> Director has taken charge of this project and is working on it. "the <br /> Administrator thought that it would be done yet this year. Morelan connnented <br /> on equipment mounting for two of the department's trucks that was done to <br /> secure loose equipment. He suggested that the department may proceed with <br /> these same improvements to Rescue 17 given that it may not be replaced for a <br /> few years. Morelan reported on the department's carbon monoxide detector <br /> program, noting that the Fire Department purchased detectors and made them <br /> available to residential property owners at no cost. Distribution has been <br /> coordinated by City staff. "to date 426 alarms were purchased and there are 21 <br /> left. "the Department has not decided whether or not it will continue this <br /> progranl. <br /> 2 <br /> <br />