HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Member Scalzo conducted the meeting and called the meeting to order at 7:03pm in the Station 25 Training
Room located at 563 South Bluford Avenue.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed
Chairman Scalzo called roll and declared a quorum was present.
PRESENT: Members: Chairman Scalzo, Lawrie, Hodge, Carter, Vaughn, Firstner, Seebeck and Fire
Chief Miller; Member Channell entered at 7:39 pm.
ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson. Member Richardson and Carbone. Member Titus was excused.
GUEST (S)
Chairman Scalzo welcomed new committee member Adam Seebeck
Approval of Minutes: August 13, 2015 minutes were approved.
Motion by Vaughn seconded by Lawrie carried 9 -0.
Old Business: -
Chairman Scalzo discussed Founder's Day regarding acceptance as approved vendor and that fees were
graciously waived by Founder's Day Committee. Location of booth and set up times for both Friday and
Saturday were also discussed. Coverage for booth as follows: Adam ? Carter 7 -10, Scalzo 7- 4:30, Firstner
4:30 — 10. Chairman Scalzo thanks Chief Miller for his help with securing everything for Founder's Day.
New Business -
Chairman Scalzo announced that Vaughn and Richardson agreed to re- appointment to the board and was
already on agenda for Commission meeting Tuesday to be discussed, accepted and passed.
Update on Member Titus given by Chief Miller regarding upcoming treatments and hospital stay. Chairman
Scalzo asked about giving something from board /fire department such as flowers, plant and /or book. Motion
to send such gifts made by Carter and seconded by Firstner.
Firefighter of the Year 2016 — 3 different organizations asked for nomination. Chairman Scalzo discussed
looking for something new and unique for award. Cam presented Chairman Scalzo with plaque that was
given for quarter and year for example.
Other —
Chief Miller talked about attending his first Founder's Day. Announced training for service water rescue was
underway. New trucks are in the future and second engine to be ordered. Other fire vehicles will be
Minutes of Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department
November 12, 2015
switched to F- 250's. Planning to bring list to next meeting regarding goals for the New Year. He also
discussed higher department morale and budget.
Chief Scalzo brought up Operation Santa regarding days and times and to please call ahead to Cam Hall or
Shawn Sorenson if wanting to participate. Cam also confirmed that Saturday Dec 3` was already booked.
SET NEXT AGENDA:
Date will be February 11' 2016 at 7:OOpm
A. Old Business — Founder's Day, Firefighter of the Year 2016
B. New Business -
C. Other Business -
Adjournment: 7:55 pm - Motion by Vaughn seconded by Channell carried 9 -0
Attest: Approved:
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John Miller, Fire Chief Mark Scalzo, Oman
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