BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

HELD AT GLENDALE CITY HALL, 5909 N. MILWAUKEE RIVER PKWY, GLENDALE, WISCONSIN

MARCH 16, 2006

1. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Jaberg called the meeting to order at 7:49 a.m.

Present:

• Sam Dickman, representing Bayside
• Margaret Jaberg, representing Brown Deer
• Mike West, representing Fox Point
• William Huegel, representing Glendale
• Bob Brunner, representing River Hills
• Mark Kohlenberg, representing Shorewood
• Katie Pritchard, representing Whitefish Bay

Also Present:

• David Berousek, Chief
• Charlie Myers, Deputy Chief
• Keith Anderson, Battalion Chief
• Rick Boehlke, Battalion Chief
• Andrew Harris, Battalion Chief
• Jeff Weigand, Battalion Chief
• Jon Cohn, Lieutenant
• Lynn McDonald, Comptroller
• James Grassman, Whitefish Bay Village Manager
• Tom Tollaksen, River Hills Village Manager
• Andy Pederson, Bayside Village Manager
• Dick Maslowski, Glendale City Administrator
• Russ Van Gompel, Brown Deer Village Manager
• Nick Padway, Fire Commission Chairman
• John Raffensperger, Fire Commission
• Guy Johnson, Shorewood Trustee
• Michael Maher, Shorewood Trustee
• Mary Buckley, CNI Newspapers
• Bill Mokros, NSFD Photographer
• Mike Schulte, Robertson Ryan Insurance
• Steve Kuhmmuench, Robertson Ryan Insurance
• Jon Grandelis, Fireman’s Fund
• Mike Danisewicz, Fireman’s Fund
• Stan Wiliszewski, Fireman’s Fund

2. PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD

3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES

It was moved by Mr. Dickman, and seconded by Mr. Huegel to approve the February 16, 2006 Finance Committee and Board of Directors Meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

4. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES RELATING TO DEPARTMENT CALLS, STAFFING, APPOINTMENT/PROMOTION NEEDS, TRAINING, FIRE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Chief Berousek presented his written report. Ms. Jaberg asked if any personnel would have to be relocated during the vehicle exhaust system installation. Chief Berousek stated that there would be no need to move any apparatus or personnel during this process unless other issues, such as health issues, arise.

Ms. Pritchard asked what the position is regarding the lease of apparatus. Chief Berousek stated that deciding on a lease is probably not the way the Department would like to proceed because of how leases work, however, after discussing with Chief Myers and Ms. McDonald, proceeding with a bond purchase is the best decision. The memorandum included in the packet was just to inform the Board that we will be taking this apparatus out of service.

5. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Ms. Jaberg noted that we do have Finance, Services, Personnel and Facilities Committees. She stated that she will speak with each of the Directors before the April meeting to see if anyone has a specific committee they would like to serve. At the April meeting assignments will be made.

• Finance Committee

It was moved by Mr. West and seconded by Mr. Huegel to approve the monthly financials and accept the report by Don Vilione regarding the 2005 Audit Review. The motion carried unanimously.

6. PROGRESS ON LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE

Ms. Jaberg presented the final form bill that the Board has requested from our legislators. This bill has not been numbered as an Assembly Bill, but rather has a legislative reference number. She stated we need to work on getting someone in the Assembly to make it important to John Gard and Assembly leadership. She stated we need to get on the agenda for the floor session in April. It was decided to prepare a letter from the Board to encourage other communities to support our legislative effort.

It was moved by Mr. West, and seconded by Ms. Pritchard to authorize the Chairperson of the Board to write a letter on behalf of the North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors encouraging other communities with consolidated departments to support our effort to remove the levy caps. The motion carried unanimously.

Chief Berousek stated the MABAS Bill has passed legislation in the Senate and House and is waiting for Governor’s signature. The Highway Fire Call bill has been buried in John Gard’s office. It has not been called by the Assembly but did pass the Senate 33-0.

7. NSFD COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

Mr. Padway stated that the Department received 220 qualified applicants, of which approximately 24 have paramedic certifications, 80 have associate degrees, and 20 have bachelor’s degrees. The written test was conducted on March 11, 2006 and the scores should be arriving within the next week. The physical agility test will be presented in late April.

8. FIREMAN’S FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE

Fireman’s Fund presented a grant to Chief Berousek and Deputy Chief Myers and the Department totaling $24,120. The grant will be used to purchase personal protective equipment. This grant will fund the purchase of 20 turnout gear for the Department.

It was moved by Mr. West and seconded by Mr. Huegel to accept the Fireman’s Fund Grant and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to write a letter of thanks for this very charitable grant. The motion carried unanimously.

9. NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Jaberg thanked Mr. Kohlenberg and Mr. Huegel for their service and dedication to the Board of Directors and wished them luck in their future endeavors.

10. TIME AND LOCATION FOR NEXT MEETING– APRIL 20, 2006 – RIVER HILLS VILLAGE HALL

11. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. West and seconded by Mr. Dickman to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously at 8:15 a.m.

Mike West
Secretary
NSFD Board of Directors

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