TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND
Fire Board Meeting
May 17, 2004
Councilmember Maureen Scott-Taylor
Also in attendance were Town Clerk Robert Karge, from the Fire Department Mr. Ken Bush, Mr. Kelly Jones, Mr. Mike Dickerson, Mr. Phil Marshal, Mr. Gary Ball and Mr. Jimmy Prettyman.
At 6:00 p.m., the President of the Council called the meeting to order.
UPDATE ON SUBSTATION
Mr. Ken Bush stated that they had recently met with the builder regarding some questions. He stated that they are waiting for the final drawings from the architects. Mr. Bush stated that there is a projected completion date of October
MEMBERSHIP STATUS
Discussion occurred regarding applicants. It was stated that membership is up due to word-of-mouth. They have no one leaving and applicants still applying.
Mr. Bush stated that they plan to put on their sign that new membership is welcome.
BUDGET COMMENTS
Mr. Ball stated that he would defer comments until his budget workshop meeting with the Council on Wednesday night.
ITEMS FROM MAYOR WILLEY
Mayor Willey stated that he would like an opinion on where we the company is regarding engineers; truck drivers.
Discussion occurred regarding the deadlines established by Talbot County for responses. Mayor Willey stated that he hears re-alerts for engineers.
ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mrs. Scott-Taylor questioned the membership statistics and their residences in connection with Route 50.
Mr. Jensen arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Permission was granted for Easton Volunteer Fire Department Chief to take Engine 63 and the Tower to Ocean City parade on June 16 for the Fireman’s Convention parade.
Mayor Willey questioned the standby equipment status.
Discussion occurred regarding the replacement of Engine 64 in 2006. Mayor Willey stated that he would like this discussed after the upcoming budget. He stated that this could be discussed at the next Fire Board meeting in August.
Discussion occurred regarding Fire Department members obtaining their CDL license to be an Engineer for the Fire Department. Mr. Prettyman asked if the Town of Easton would be willing to help members obtain their CDL license. Mayor Willey asked them to get the details.
Mr. Prettyman updated on the bell. He stated that he thinks that progress is moving faster than expected. Mrs. Scott-Taylor asked if pictures of the restoration could be put on the webpage.
Mrs. Scott-Taylor asked if the automatic alarms continue to be a problem. Mr. Jensen stated that Mr. Wendowski has been working on an ordinance for lock boxes.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon unanimous consensus, the President of the Council adjourned the Police Board meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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Town Clerk