Present: Dan Ouelett, John Marsden, Brian Salvatore, Mark Shaw, Matthew Parker, Jim Rosenbaum, Kirk McCaslin, Guy Santone, Chief Sohyda.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present
Roll Call was taken by all commission members present
Reading and Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2021 Meeting: Motion made by Matthew Parker, seconded by Jim Rosenbaum, so moved to adopt the minutes of the January 21, 2021 meeting. Approved by all present.
Task Force Update: Mark Shaw reported that due to the delays from COVID-19 issues, all activities have been pushed back.
Operations Sub-Committee. Jim Rosenbaum reported that Chief Sohyda has completed the preliminary standard of coverage report. Chief Sohyda to present latter in meeting agenda.
Finance Sub-Committee. Committee has met virtually. Gary Seib and Mark Zaksheske are working on the capital loan process and capital budgeting.
Old Business:
a.) Township Update on maintenance training and hiring a Township mechanic. Dan Ouelett reported nothing has been completed by the township on these matters.
b.) Township Update on East Side fueling access. Mark Shaw reported that a 1,000 gallon 'diesel tank had been installed however, the matter of a key system was still unresolved.
a.) West Lake VFD request for extraordinary snow plow support. Discussion about the need and possibility of The Township's Street Department helping with extraordinary snow events buy making several passes thru the VFD station(s). Motion made by Matthew Parker and seconded by John Marsden to request the Township's Street Department to assist during these times and in the capacity discussed.
b.) Chief Sohyda Standard of Cover Presentation. Chief Sohyda presented his firm's Standard of Cover analysis for The Township. The 56 page document is intended as a starting document with changes likely. Discussion about service standards; baselines; and benchmarks. Input requested by the four VFD chiefs.