06-13-83 Public Safety Committee

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Ulnmmtt tr Rood 010 flit Qlnmutnn elounril of tilt Olitg of frout11 lira: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The June 13th meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order at 5 :45 p.m. by its Chairman Councilman John Harris in the Council informal meeting room. •Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Crone, Voorde, Taylor, Zielinski, Harris and Szymkowiak, Jim Wensits, Chief Brassel and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. ,Councilman Harris noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss Bill No.40-83 which would appropriate $60,500 from the Emergency Medical Services Fund for capital equipment and repairs. )Chief Brassel noted that $46,500 would be used to purchase a new ambulance for the City. He also indicated that the remaining $14 ,000 would be used for needed building repairs of various fire stations. Such repairs would include a new heating system at Station #3 on McKinley, a new boiler at the Ireland Road Station, and new doors at Fire Station #6. Chief Brassel also indicated that there would be a balance of . approximately $4, 000 in this account if this appropriation is approved. $65, 000 is presently ear-marked for the snorkel repairs. The Chief noted that the City needs to maintain five (5) aerial ladders which are manned and in service in order for the City to maintain its class 3 rating for insurance purposes. In 1978 the City was dropped from a middle 3 rating to a low 3 rating and would be close to a 4 if the five aerial ladders are not properly maintained. Following much discussion by the Committee, Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by Councilman Voorde that Bill No. 40-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The montion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6 : 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John Harris, Chairman • POE PRESS .�+s�i . wfuS■IH.CO.