HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD AUGUST 10,2017
CALL TO ORDER
Member Scalzo conducted roll call and called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm in the Station 25 Training
Room located at 563 South Bluford Avenue.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed
Board Secretary Hall declared a quorum was present.
PRESENT:Members: Chairman Scalzo, Channell,Lawrie,Richardson, Vaughn, and Titus
ABSENT: Member Carbone,Member Hodge
GUEST(S): None
Approval of Minutes: May 11, 2017 minutes were approved.
Motion by Member Channell seconded by Member Richardson-carried 6-0.
Old Business:-
Chairman Scalzo brought up discussion of membership terms. The following committed to another term
Member Channel, Lawrie and Titus. Member Vaughn contacted Member Hodge and he also committed to
another term. Member Carbone could not be contacted there is no commit from him.
Chairman Scalzo asked for balance of the council account which is $233.00. Board Secretary Hall mentioned
the retirement of Ruiz would take from that balance. Chairman Scalzo further mentioned the fact that
October would start the new fiscal year. The new shirts would be paid out of the 2017/18 budget and apply
remaining balance of the current budget if still available.
New Business—
Chairman Scalzo brought up discussion about Founder's Day and suggested that the CACOFD not get
involved this year due to lack of availability of people to work it. Member Vaughn brought up focusing
more on the fire department open house event. Chairman Scalzo mentioned still being involved in Spring
Fling event.
Chairman Scalzo mentioned that he has moved out of the City which would require his resignation as
Chairman. He further stated he would like to stay on and has plans to discuss with Chief Miller,the mayor,
and/or Commissioner Firstner that may clarify whether he can remain as a member or Chairman.
Motion for Member Titus to be appointed as Vice Chairman by Member Vaughn seconded by Member
Lawrie—carried 6-0
Minutes of Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department
AUGUST 10,2017
Other—
Chairman Scalzo mentioned the new alert system for 12 firefighters implemented at the stations including the
tones and screens. The possibility of the SAFER grant and the future funding to help pay for new engine and
new station.
SET NEXT AGENDA:
Date November 9,2017 at 7:00pm
A.Old Business—
B. New Business-
C.Other Business-
Adjournment: 7:39 pm-Motion by Member Vaughn seconded by Member Richardson carried 6-0
Attest: Approved:
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