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MINUTES OF COMMISSION ISO WORK SESSION MEETING
HELD JULY 14, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Vandergrift called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Johnson,
Commissioner Parker, City Manager Shapiro, Fire Chief Ron Strosnider,
Assistant Fire Chief Richard Firstner, Support Division Chief Mitch
Floyd, and Clerk Stenographer Naomi Charles.
ABSENT: Commissioner Howell.
Chief Strosnider opened the meeting by asking the Committee if they had any questions
regarding the ISO Classification Details and Improvement Statement, and also announced
that the Fire Department would be giving a "Strategic Plan" presentation.
Commissioner Parker stated that she advised her insurance company of the ISO rating
and received a refund.
Mayor Vandergrift suggested in the next News To You, that we remind homeowners to
touch base with their insurance companies and take advantage of a possible savings.
The meeting was then opened to questions.
Commissi'oner Anderson asked about the 50% qualifications based on number of engine
companies and water availability.
Fire Chief Strosnider explained the water supply are the hydrant systems and water in the
water lines, and stated that there are three categories: Water Department, the Fire
Department (50%), and Communications. Additionally, he eXplained that the City has
two total engine companies with reserve and one half ladder truck/pumper. The heavy
rescue truck that the City just purchased will qualify as a full service company, which
will gain points, and is not required to pump water; but must have a 500 gpm nozzle. If a
third total engine were to be purchased, the City would be eligible for the full amount of
points.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the City is looking at fire impact fees and if the Fire
Department had rating information saved to disk. Division Fire Chief Mitch Floyd
responded that 90% of the records have been automated in the past year.
Commissioner Parker stated she read the material and understood what level of service
we want to provide; and had no problem working toward the Strategic Plan.
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July 14, 1999
Commissioner Johnson stated that he wants to make sure we have enough staff and
equipment, and asked if a decision was made on a proposed site.
City Manager Shapiro said the City had not made a commitment, but was now looking at
the Montgomery Avenue site since the City already is in possession, and further stated
that when the road is extended to Highway 50, there will be better access to Good Homes
Road; however, the City is looking at sites and will present proposals to the Commission
for approval. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Vandergrift questioned the classification detail and was concerned with the
training of officers.
Fire Chief Strosnider explained that they were asking for a joint training facility because
the training is now being conducted at a facility on Oakridge Road and John Young
Parkway.
City Manager Shapiro reported that the City of Apopka is willing to share such a facility,
the County may want to participate, and that Winter Garden may be interested as well at a
later date.
Commissioner Anderson asked when the next inspection by ISO would take place.
Division Chief Floyd reported that the ISO looks at three years of records; however, they
are backlogged at this time.
Commissioner Anderson requested information concerning assigned credits and water
divergence.
Fire Chief Strosnider explained that the Water Department is a Class II , Communications
is a Class II, and the Fire Department a Class V.
Commissioner Anderson asked about the BLS (Basic Life Support) and ALS (Advanced
Life Support).
City Manager Shapiro reported that instituting ALS would raise the millage rate by
$250,000.00 to succeed, and recommended the City not get into the transport business
because the collection rate is very high.
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July 14, 1999
Commissioner Anderson asked why the City opted for a four man team and if this
compromised safety.
Assistant Fire Chief Richard Firstner explained that the four man team is considered a
task accomplishment percentage, not a safety issue. The four man crew can operate very
safely within all the guidelines of OSHA, and NFP A.
A Powerpoint presentation was then given by the Fire Department.
Fire Chief Strosnider addressed the location of the new fire station and explained the need
for an additional fire station to keep within a good response time rating, and stated that
the Montgomery A venue location provided the best coverage for the City. Discussion
ensued.
Fire Chief Strosnider then continued with the Strategic Plan presentation. The
information was an accumulation of information from different sources and a look at the
projections for the future, as well as Executive Summary which establishes the goals for
the Fire Department.
Chief Strosnider reported that calls for service have increased 30% in the last five years.
The call distribution is 72% residential and 28% Commercial, including roadway calls.
The ISO Service Standard is 1.5 mile radius/ industry standard response time is 5
minutes, and stated that the growth projection for 2020 is 75,918. In order to meet the
needs of the growth, the following additions are proposed:
Administrative: EMS Coordinator, Training Officer, additional Inspector, and additional
Clerical staff (2).
Station One: Engine Companies (2), Ladder Company, Rescue Company, Battalion
Chief (3), Lieutenants (3), Engineers (3), Firefighters (3), Paramedics (6).
Station Two: Engine Company, Paramedics (6).
Station Three: Paramedics (6).
Station Four: Engine Company, Heavy Rescue Squad, Firefighters (6).
Expanded Services would include: ALS, Training Facility, Outreach Programs, Lower
ISO Rating/Insurance Premium.
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The Outreach Program has distributed "Pool Safety" packets to the residents and would
like to increase information for the growing ethnic population.
Mayor Vandergrift commended the Fire Department on their presentation and asked if it
could be run before a Commission Meeting and perhaps a Public Information Broadcast.
Discussion ensued.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
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Naomi Charles, Clerk/Stenographer
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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