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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />BUDGET HEARING <br />October 7, 1985 <br />Page Three <br />PRESENTATION OF FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET - NEAL BENJAMIN AND CHIEF <br />BOB BERG <br />Mr. Benjamin had prepared a 1986 Budget and this also showed what <br />was spent to date in 1985 by the Fire Commission. He also noted <br />that he had split out all the expenses related to the Fire Mar- <br />shall. Fire Marshall expenses were not included in the 1985 bud- <br />get. Chief Berg was here to explain the technical parts of the <br />budget. He further explained the 1985 Budget was based on specu- <br />lation, however the 1986 Budget was prepared based on actual 1985 <br />experience. It is realistic. <br />Salaried Positions - Increase for 1986 is $5,325, Fire Marshall, <br />$2,800; $1,500, secretary. Actual increase for the fire fighters <br />is small. <br />Emergency Call - Two types of calls; emergency calls and medical <br />calls. He will address this later. <br />Vehicle Maintenance - 1985 budget was much too low. Contract <br />major repair work out, routine maintenance and small repair done <br />in house by fire fighters or local mechanics. <br />Mr. Reinert asked if bids were taken on the major repair contract. <br />Mr. Berg explained that this would be difficult because this re- <br />quires someone who can get the work done quickly and because of <br />the unusual aspect of the trucks themselves. Their present con- <br />tract is at $30.00 per hour and the work is done at the fire sta- <br />tion. He felt it was a low rate and they were very happy with the <br />quality of work as well as the quick service. Also whenever there <br />is major work done on a vehicle the vehicle has to be recertified. <br />Mr. Marier asked what precautions are being taken for asbestos? <br />Chief Berg said none, he did not feel this was a problem. Also, <br />Mr. Marier felt that $30.00 an hour was not a competitive rate <br />for major repairs. He thought the dealer could give a better rate. <br />Mr. Benjamin said he would look into this. He did like the pre- <br />ventative maintenance system supplied by the contractor. <br />Uniforms - The Fire District is trying to make the uniforms more <br />consistent. <br />Equipment - Nomax coveralls - $100 pair. These are worn under the <br />protective outer covering to protect from burns, fire <br />resistant. They could also replace other outer wear. <br />- Hard suction - need additional footage to more effec- <br />tively run trucks to capacity. <br />- OBI hoods - not OSHA required. <br />125 <br />