Wayne Watt

The meeting included reports on fire department equipment, training programs, and membership status. The Board discussed and approved a two-year expiration cycle for accountability tags, authorized change orders for tanker repairs, and discussed the 2013-2014 budget. New business items addressed FEMA payments, fundraiser reporting requirements, potential SCBA upgrades, and approval of the long-range capital expenditure proposal. The Board also reviewed and provided recommendations for fire safety and accessibility plans for new local developments and established a policy regarding turnout gear for incident commanders.

The board discussed equipment maintenance and testing, including the status of vehicles and the monitoring of fire stations. Key administrative actions included the suspension of a member from using SCBA equipment until a required physical is completed and updates regarding driver licenses. Committee reports covered budget expenditures, training schedules for RIT, computer committee updates, membership discussions, and regional fire school progress. Unfinished business addressed the truck committee status, Riverside driveway repairs, turnout gear distribution, and the scheduling of a state representative for strike force discussions. New business included air pack flow and aerial ladder testing, a fit testing machine upgrade, and capital project planning for future years.

The meeting focused on various administrative and operational reports, including equipment testing updates, training schedules for upcoming rescue exercises, and standard operating procedures for hydrant hookups. Discussions included the ongoing truck committee progress, the Salamander system implementation, and safety gear inventory management. Several motions were approved, including a lease package for capital planning, the appointment of Valley Fire School representatives, and procedures for tax abatement documentation. The Board also debated RIT vehicle policies and emergency versus traffic response protocols.

The commission reviewed various correspondence, including notices regarding telecommunications facilities and gas transmission. Regarding old and new business, a text amendment for the Zoning Board of Appeals was tabled, and a site plan modification for 1 Fox Hollow Road was referred for professional review. A discussion took place concerning a bond release for wetlands crossings and logging operations. The commission also addressed zoning enforcement matters, including the ZEO monthly report and property complaints. Several invoice payments were approved, and the commission discussed the status of the LID manual and issues concerning 22 Mountain Road.

The Commission addressed various business items, including the approval of a site plan modification for an industrial building on Fox Hollow Road and the tabling of applications regarding parking lot extensions, sign permits, and a building site plan. The Commission also scheduled future public hearings for upcoming projects, acknowledged the relocation of a business, and reviewed invoices for professional services and equipment. Furthermore, the Commission discussed the importance of directing potential business applicants to the Economic Development Director to learn about available incentives.