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Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board Meeting Minutes
August 22, 2014
Members Present
B. Peterson
R. Christensen
J. Miller
R. Uidl
J. East
Chief Malcolm
Members Absent
A. Grandgeorge
17 Members present including the board
Meeting called to order at 0845
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Meeting minutes from 6/20/14 read and accepted 6-0, motioned by J. Miller, 2 by R.
Christensen
Officers report
Current account balance of $297,897.21, with $40,327.23 collected to date from the
Insurance companies for Foreign Fire Tax.
In October, nominations will be accepted for board positions up for election
Elections will be held in November.
Old Business
Submission by Todd Novak, he was not present but relayed info to R. Christensen that
the lights have been ordered and should be delivered in 3 weeks and then given to the
mechanics to install.
Submission by T. Minarcik, he was present, and explained that he was working with
EMS Seleen to order correct mannequins and will be requesting a check shortly to order
them.
Submission by J. Flory for WI-FI, he was not present. According to Chief Malcolm, this
is a dead issue as IT Dept. will not allow any hardware not owned by the village to be
connected to village internet system nor will they allow any outside equipment to be
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used for internet. Motion by B. Peterson and 2 by R. Christensen to suspend this
request from the Old Business agenda pending any changes in status. Passed 6-0
Submission by D. Stewart regarding recliners. Dale spoke about the different quotes he
submitted. He favored the Bulldog brand as he spoke to Barrington FD who has the
same recliners. Motion to accept Dales recommendation for 14 recliners (6 at 12 and 8
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at 13) made by R. Christensen, 2 by J. East for the amount of $10,430.00 passed 6-0
Submission by D. Stewart regarding Video Conferencing System. Dale spoke about the
different systems. Dale did submit in the past a revision to order only 3 units. He was
leaning towards the Clary system. Chief Malcolm said the dept. will pay for the yearly
subscription. Dale spoke with NWC EMS and EMS Seleen about the use of the system
for Con-Ed’s. The approval was given to use the system for Con Ed’s except the hands
on classes. J. East made a motion to go with Dale’s recommendation for 3 units from
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Clary, 2 by R. Uidl for the amount of $26,510. Passed 6-0
New Business
Submission by T. Minarcik, for Blauer Emergency Jackets. Tony spoke about the new
and improved liner for the jackets. He spoke about the new jackets meeting an NFPA
requirement and that there is a possibility of getting a grant to reimburse for the
purchase of the jackets. Of the 3 vendors, Tony recommended going with VCG as they
are aware of our uniform needs and requirements. The jackets will be supplied to all
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FF’s, staff, & POC’s. Motion by B. Peterson, 2 by R. Uidl, for the purchase of 90
jackets, for a price not to exceed $33,000. Passed 6-0
Also discussed that in order to accelerate the purchase of the these jackets, that a
special meeting be held on Friday, Aug 29, 2014 for the general membership to vote on
the purchase of the jackets.
B. Peterson discussed the board positions in relation to the recent promotions. After
checking the By-laws, the current board is still in compliance in regards to the proper
positions being held.
Citizens to be Heard
None
Adjournment
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J. Miller made a motion to adjourn, 2 by J. East
10:19