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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Board met March 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order Public Hearing. President Naatz called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference following the executive order from the Governor.

Roll Call. Roll call was taken with the following results.

Present: Trustee/President Naatz, Trustee/Secretary Teson Trustee/Treasurer Markowitz, Trustee Toussaint and Trustee Black

Absent:

Others Present: Chief Kern, Deputy Chief Knebl, Attorney Joe Miller, and members of the District.

Public Comment. No comments were offered.

Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence. President Naatz led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Naatz asked all attending for a moment of silence for fire service personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since the last meeting on February 26, 2020.

Agenda Approval. Agenda approved as presented.

Public Form. No comments were offered.

Secretary’s Report.

Motion by Secretary Teson, seconded by Treasurer Markowitz, to approve February 26, 2020 regular board meeting minutes. Voice Vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent

Correspondence. Thank you from Clarendale; Thank you from Huntley Fire Department.

Treasurer’s Report.

Motion by Treasurer Markowitz, seconded by Secretary Teson, to approve the Monthly Revenue and Expenditures Review; Revenue, Expense and Wage Reports; Bank Reconciliation; Cash Projections; and Investment Schedule. 

No further discussion. Roll Call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent, Reports approved.

Accounts Payable.

a. Motion by Treasurer Markowitz, seconded by President Naatz, to approve payment on March 9, 2020, warrant totaling $98,177.12. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent. Payment approved.

b. Motion by Treasurer Markowitz, seconded by Trustee Black, to approve payment on March 25, 2020, warrant totaling $163,922.88. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent. Payment approved.

c. Motion by Treasurer Markowitz, seconded by Trustee Toussaint, to approve Electronic Funds Transfer for February 2020 totaling $508,096.43. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz) Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent. Payment approved.

Attorneys’ Report. Update on COVID-19 and Tax Break.

Fire Chief’s Report.

Chief Kern provided an update on District Activities

Old Business.

Staff has researched the benefit of the Tactical Athlete Health and Performance Institute Program. Staff is recommending entering into agreement for a period of two years with Tactical Athlete Health and Performance Institute.

Motion by President Naatz, seconded by Trustee Toussaint, to allow Fire Chief Kern to complete the contract with Corkhill Insurance for Tactical Athlete Health and Performance Institute for a period of two years. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent.

New Business.

COVID-19 Updates

President Naatz, stated we will have to adjust with the state recommendations regarding COVID-19 moving forward.

IGA with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services On September 25, 2019, the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills FPD signed an IGA with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has notified the IFCA informing them we must now complete and sign a new IGA that will replace and rescind the previous IGA. The reason for this is because changes have been made between the State and the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) to review a new State Plan Amendment (SPA) that is being prepared along with this IGA. Please see the attached letter from the IFCA.

Motion by President Naatz, seconded by Trustee Black, to sign the new IGA between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District to receive supplemental funding through the GEMT program. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent.

Surplus Equipment

With the purchase of the new gear racks for station 3, by the Foreign Fire Board, staff would like to declare the old gear racks surplus. Staff will reach out to the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association to donate the racks to departments in need of this type of equipment. 

Motion by Treasurer Markowitz, seconded by Trustee Toussaint, to declare gear racks surplus. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent.

Station 3 Plymovent System

The District seeks to purchase (Through IPRF grant funds) a new Plymovent configuration for Station 3 due to the vehicle placement changes. The staff is asking approval at a cost not to exceed $23,000. The current budget has a line item for this purchase.

Motion by Trustee Toussaint, seconded by Treasurer Markowitz, to have the Fire chief complete proposal with Hastings for Plymovent System for Station 3. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent.

Reserve Engine Refurbish

The staff following its apparatus replacement plan has completed the research and has decided to proceed with RPI (Renewed Performance Incorporated) for refurbishment of the Reserve KME Engine 141. Staff is seeking board approval to enter into contract to refurbish the engine at a cost not to exceed $175,000. The current budget has a capital line item for the refurb.

Motion by Secretary Teson, seconded by President Naatz, to allow the Chief to complete a contract with RPI (Renewed Performance Incorporated) to refurbish KME Engine not to exceed $175,000. No discussion. Roll call vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent.

Closed Session. No Closed Session.

Adjournment. There being no further business, motion by President Naatz, seconded by Treasurer Markowitz, to adjourn at 5:47 p.m. No discussion. Voice vote: 5 Yes (Toussaint, Markowitz, Teson, Black, Naatz), 0 No, 0 Absent

https://www.alfpd.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222020-379