2018-03-27 - Foreign Fire Tax - Minutes Download Document
03/27/2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOREIGN FIRE TAX OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27,
2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:06 AM by President Ryan McCarthy
Minutes Approval
Motion to approve minutes by BC Beck, second by Lt. Herrmann, all in favor, motion passies
Treasurer's Report
FF McCarthy read Treasurer's report with final balance of$200,607.17
Motion to approve Treasurer's report by FF McCarthy seconded by BC Beck.
All in favor, motion passes.
Old Business
1. Thermal Imaging Camera-D/C Wagner
Purchased.
2. Keurig Coffee Makers-FF Simmons
Purchased.
3. Shower Towels-FF Vena
Purchased.
New Business
1. Radio Headsets-Lt. Russell
Motion made to table due to Lt. Russell's absence, made by Ff McCarthy, seconded by BC Beck.
2. Mechanical CPR Device-Ff Renshaw
Motion to discuss made by Lt.Anderson, seconded by BC Beck. Board discussed the difference in the
point of contact pads and the potential need to replace them for each CPR unit. The board also talked
about the need to choose one of the two devices before allocating the funds. The Lucas model was the
preferred device by BC Durkin, who was representing the emergency medical service branch of the fire
department. Motion made to purchase Lucas device with the comprehensive warranty plan not to exceed
$19,000 made by BC Beck, seconded by FF Navarro. Motion passes.All in favor.
3. Epoxy-FF Potesta
Live edge kitchen table epoxy, FF Potesta and FF Renshaw.
Motion made to discuss by BC Beck, seconded by Lt. Herrmann. Board clarified to the amount of money
needed for the purchase and which vendor is preferred. FF Potesta and Renshaw advised that the epoxy
is the same product across the different vendors. Motion make by Lt. Herrmann to purchase the epoxy
from Hardwood Reclamation that will not exceed$1250, seconded by a Lt.Anderson. Motion passes all
in favor.
4. Water Bottles-FF Steen
Motion to discuss by Lt. M.Anderson, seconded by Lt Herrmann. Lt. M.Anderson asked if there was a
guarantee that fewer water bottles would be purchased, FF Steen could not make that guarantee. Ff
Steen recommended that the 40oz bottle by Juniper Engraving be purchased. Anticipating new hires, DC
Wagner discussed how the department would be willing to purchase five additional water bottles for future
fire department personnel. Motion make by Ff McCarthy to purchase 70 water bottles that will not exceed
$1600, seconded by FF Navarro. Motion passes, all in favor.
Good of Order
Scott Anderson asked if the FFT account is interest bearing and offered to assist in making it one. He also advised the
board to include a bank statement as part of the treasurer's report for future meetings. DC Wagner reminded the board to
complete their annual Open Meeting Act training.
Adjourment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 1017 by Ff McCarthy, second by Lt. Herrmann, all in favor, motion passes.
William Wagner Battalion Chief
APPROVED BY ME THIS 27th DAY OF March 2018
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