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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_05/12/1993_Public Safety Committee VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469 -0273 • (407) 575 -6200 3 Fax: (407) 575 -6203 3 0 A 4 F40H COUNty V I L L A G E O F T E Q U E S T A P U B L I C S A F E T Y C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G M I N U T E S M A Y 1 2, 1 9 9 3 I. The Tequesta Public Safety Committee held a scheduled meeting at the Village Hall at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, May 12, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Joseph N. Capretta, with Co- Chairman Ron T. Mackail in attendance. Also in attendance were Councilmember Earl L. Collings; Village Manager, Thomas G. Bradford; Village Clerk Joann Manganiello; Finance Director, Bill Kascavelis; Police Lieutenant Steve Allison, and Fire Chief, James Weinand. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. III. REVIEW OF DETAILS RELATIVE TO STAFF PROPOSED FIRE APPARATUS PURCHASES. A) One 1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM Pumper at $164,800: This is a new unit, already built, and painted, but with no additional cost for the painting of the vehicle, the color to be chosen by the Village. $175,000 was budgeted for this vehicle and satisfies Village needs. It will not be mandatory to alter the garage doors to accommodate either of these two vehicles, thereby creating a savings of approximately $6,000. Rccyeled Pier Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 2 ------------------------------- B) One 1994 Sutphen 90 -foot Aerial Ladder Truck for $451,530: Fire Chief Weinand explained why the aerial truck was needed, what it would be used for, and how frequently it would be used: The purchase of the aerial truck will: 1) keep Tequesta's Fire Insurance (ISO) rating at 4; 2) is necessary because of Tequesta's multi -story buildings; 3) recommended response, (according to ISO standards), to a small business fire is two engines and a ladder truck. Prices for a new ladder truck range from $560,000 to $451,500. Locating a good used aerial truck that would suit the needs of the Village (an aerial with a Class A Pumper) is difficult to find. Co- Chairman Mackail, though he understood the necessity of a ladder truck for Tequesta, was concerned regarding the initial cost factor of the ladder truck which was budgeted at approximately $230,000 and now estimated to cost $451,530. KME Manufacturers in Pennsylvania submitted to the Village a quote of $232,000 for a used, base model ladder truck. It was Staff's recommendation to: 1) eliminate the option of a refurbished unit, (since they are less reliable and more costly to maintain); 2) eliminate the option for a bottom of the line new truck; and 3) choose a top of the line manufacturer such as Pierce or Sutphen (as recommended above) , which has a life of 25 -30 years, and finance for 20 years. The cost of finance for 20 years would be within $1000 /per annum of the originally budgeted cost. Presently, the fire department costs are under the budget as presented in the Tequesta Fire /Rescue Report. Village Manager Bradford explained that the above two prices from Sutphen were dependent upon the Village purchasing both trucks. If only one is purchased, the prices no longer apply. When compared, (i.e., Palm Beach Gardens recent aerial truck purchase), it will be discovered the prices are very competitive and less costly. It was the Committee's position that the new equipment would best fit the needs of the Village and would make such a recommendation to the Village Council. It was Chairman Capretta's suggestion that the pert chart plot budget projections and actual costs regarding equipment /salary /garage renovation. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 3 ------------------------------- If ordered now, the ladder truck will be available in January, 1994. In the meantime, NAMAC will give aerial coverage. Village Manager Bradford suggested financing in -house may be another financing alternative. Co- Chairman Mackail felt that might be a good route to take, bringing down the cost of debt service to the Village. Any final recommendation would rest upon the Finance and Administration Committee. C) Committee Direction on Vehicle Paint Colors: It was Staff's recommendation that Tequesta fire trucks should have no resemblance whatsoever to those of Palm Beach County which are red, as well as there being valid, legitimate reasons for not having red fire trucks. A published report on fire apparatus colors was submitted to the Committee. The number one color scheme for fire trucks, in terms of safety, has proven to be lime - yellow, with second most preferred color being with a contrasting reflective stripe. As far as safety and visibility go, a red fire truck is the least preferred. Though Chairman Capretta preferred lime - yellow with white and Co- Chairman Mackail preferred white with blue, it was determined that the color decision should be left to the Village Council. IV. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Jupiter Inlet Colony (JIC) Contract: Village Manager Bradford explained that contract format suggestions made by the Public Safety Committee (i.e., JIC would pay actual costs of the Tequesta Fire Department as they increase, over time) were presented to JIC. JIC's response to that was that they would accept that, but they would prefer, on the front end, to pay a little bit less in terms of start -up costs, and would like to find a way to cap the increase in such a manner as there would be a marginal rate and an index rate, so that the rate charged to them would not go any higher than 2 points above CPI. JIC would prefer a contract shorter than ten years if an escalator is involved. Chairman Capretta felt this contract needed to be resolved as soon as possible as deemed acceptable by the Village Manager. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 4 ------------------------------- B) Fire Department Salary Range Changes: Fire Chief Weinand presented to the Committee a chart showing beginning and maximum salary ranges for fire department personnel, explaining that the ranges stay basically in line with those recommended by the Tequesta Fire /Rescue Task Force. The ranges will encourage firefighters to be progressive in their training and skills. Progression takes place not only through advanced training, but by merit, as well. Incentives are in place to encourage long -term firefighters. Chief Weinand explained that over 170 applications have been received to date. Chairman Capretta suggested that firefighter interaction with the public be encouraged. C) Pert Chart: Village Manager Bradford gave an update on the implementation schedule of the Tequesta Fire Department: o Pension Plan - behind schedule. o Fire Trucks - on schedule. o Miscellaneous Equipment - on schedule. o Garage Renovation - on schedule. o Firefighter Testing - on schedule. Chairman Capretta suggested the Pert Chart and scheduling be presented at the next Village Council meeting for the benefit of the Village Council. D) Station 11: Chief Weinand felt Station 11 is not worth pursuing, since it does not meet the needs of Tequesta. Village Manager stated the garage could be made into a permanent fire station by adding a second story (approximately $350,000) or build a new station elsewhere (approximately $750,000). Bids will be received next week regarding garage renovation as a temporary firehouse, expecting to cost between $55,000 - $75,000. Chairman Capretta suggested considerations be given to locating a permanent fire station elsewhere, after the fire department is up and running. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 5 ------------------------------- VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J ann Mangani6lio Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: