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Quarterly Meeting Utah State Firemen's Association Park City January 08, 2011
The regular meeting of the Utah State Firemen's Association was held at Park City, on Saturday, January 08, 2011.
Meeting was called to order by President Janet Atkinson at 5:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Offered by – Sergeant-At-Arms Brett Steed
Invocation: Offered by – Chaplain John Moon
Harold Chadwick was presented his past-trustee badge.
Officers Present:
Minutes of the Previous Meeting:__________________________________________________________________
Randy Scott moved to accept the October 9, 2010 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Mark Fry, passed by all.
Report of the Treasurer:_________________________________________________________________________
Rowe reported that all the books and accounts for the association were up to date and posted.
Rowe discussed the items on his report and explained the handout on the expenses of the association. A summary of 2010 was explained and details given.
Expenses for the 4th Quarter were $11,634.21. This includes operating expenses, copier lease, expenses, etc. Rowe discussed the deposit of the money from the Utah State Division of Finance ($128,975.00). Of this money, $14,000.00 was distributed to the Association. The association is responsible for the distribution of the monies to all of the others who receive this benefit. Rowe received information from the Fire Marshals office and the other committee members on the distribution.
Our funds and investments fluctuate with the economy. Our investments are being watched very carefully by Greg Rudd and Rowe. At the present time, the accounts are increasing instead of decreasing.
Rowe also discussed the Flower Fund and how it works and how monies are collected for this fund. Flowers were sent to the Chris Chadwick family. The balance is $579.21.
Rowe reported on the individuals that have received the marker benefit or death benefit.
Brent Halladay asked if an order for Salt Water Taffy had been placed. Rowe replied that he needs an invoice from Sweets Candies before he can pay. Rowe will check with Sweets so this can be paid. This will be taken care of ASAP.
Joe Bona moved to accept the report of the Treasurer, seconded by Wendell Robinson, passed by all.
Report of the Secretary:
Mr. President, board of directors, and members of the Utah Firemen Association:
At this time, I have received many membership renewals. Departments that are behind have made a real effort to become current.
So far this year, we have received 1605 membership renewals for 2010 - 2011. Dues have been paid for 40 or the 105 Departments for this year. Lifetime Memberships are at 308.
The Offices that will be filled/voted on at this year’s convention: President, 1st Vice President, Second Vice President, five-year Trustee.
David reminded any department who wished to host the Convention in 2013, to please write to him and request the form for the Convention City Proposal. Park City has notified David of their intentions for convention 2013.
Everyone was reminded that the next Quarterly Meeting will be held in Price City on Saturday, April 9, 2011.
Dave Hammond moved to accept the report of the Secretary, seconded by Lance Nay, passed by all.
Report of the Law & Legislative Committee:
Jay D. Westergard reported on the following activities from the Joint Council:
Jay introduced the chairman of the Joint Council, Frank Heumann from Park City Fire Dept. Frank does an excellent job. The Joint Council for the Utah State Legislative Session is setting up for the coming 2011 Legislative Session. The session begins on January 24, 2011.
The co-chairs for this year are Curt Bramble, Pat Jones, Representative Larry Wiley, and Representative Todd Kiazer.
The one Bill that I have been working hard on is HB63 that was passed last year (retirement bill). This is the Bill that hurts the volunteer firefighters on line-of-duty death & disability.
Jay met with Representative Menlove, Marty Peterson, and Senator Dan Lilenquist. I explained our concerns about how this would affect the entire state if the Bill stays as passed. He fully agreed with us and he vowed that he will get the Bill amended in this up coming session so that the Utah State Retirement Board will continue to pay the premium for the firefighters in Utah. We owe a vote of thanks to Representative Menlove, Senator Lilenquist, and Marty Peterson (Salt Lake City Fire) for their help and concerns on this matter.
They will also be working on a fireworks bill (HB22) that would allow a cake display. There are almost 1700 different types of fireworks that have been approved in the state. There will only be 10 types that will not be approved. This bill will allow fountains to go higher than 15 feet and will allow shooting of the Cake Type fireworks. Some of the cake fireworks go as high as 60 feet. Some of these fireworks will be set off at winter fire school. They are in hopes that this will encourage people to purchase these fireworks instead of illegal fireworks from out of state. The other change will allow setting off fire works from June 26th thru July 26th.
The antifreeze in fire sprinkler systems will be an item of discussion this year. This will be in the fire code amendment bill. The merge of fire codes and building codes in to UCA15. All codes will be listed under one location.
The Fire Caucus will be on February 14th this year. Please do not forget. It will be held at the same place as last year at the state capital. Please support this activity.
Please stay in touch with the Representatives and Senators in your areas.
Brent Halladay thanked Jay Westergard for all of his hard work and recognition of the Firemen’s Association for their efforts on the license plates program.
The Joint Fire Council also has a web page www.firecouncil.com that will update you on legislation.
Leon Hadley moved to accept the report of the Representative for the Law & Legislative Committee, seconded by Jeff Norton.
Report from State Fire Prevention Board:
Dave Howell reported on the following activities of the Fire Prevention Board for Robert Stoker:
President, Officers, Members of the association and guests, this report is for the board meeting held on November 9, 2010.
The board appointed two new members to the Utah Fire Service Certification Council. They are Brett Ostler, Juab County Fire Warden and Don Adams, Wayne County Fire Marshal.
There is proposed legislation to amend the Utah Fireworks Act as sponsored by Rep. Dunningan and the decision in this matter by the Business & Labor Committee. The main changes will be that it will reduce the number of illegal fireworks in the state from about 1800 to around 18; one change is to allow multi shot cakes limited to 500 grams of less of pyrotechnic composition or less, anything over the 500 grams would not be legal. One other change will be the dates to discharge fireworks will coincide with the dates of sale, along with some fireworks purchased that will shoot over sixty feet but will come down cold.
State Fire Marshal Ron Morris informed the board of the Fire Academy Restricted Account (License Plate Funds) committee meeting and grant distributions, permission was given by the legislature to expend $130,000. Sixty application were accepted and the committee allocated $128,000 of the funds for new stickers along with funding requests to the State Chief’s Association, Professional Firefighters Association, the State Firemen’s Association along with a mix of equipment and training for the fire service across the state.
The board also discussed the issue of the use of antifreeze in new residential fire sprinkler systems. The board approved the use of antifreeze in new installations with up to twenty sprinkler heads in a residential occupancy and also gave authority to the AHJ to increase the number of sprinkler heads and alter the mix ratio as needed.
The board approved to amend R710-2, Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fireworks Act, by adding administrative rules to license flame effect operators and flame effect performing artists.
The next meeting of the Utah State Fire Prevention Board will be held on January 11, 2011 at the South Salt Lake City Offices starting at 8:30am.
Travis Graff moved to accept the report of the Representative for the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy, seconded by Jeff Norton.
Report from Utah Fire Rescue Academy:
Dave Howell reported on the following activities for Steve Lutz:
UFRA will do all hazmat training for Fire Agencies. The State Fire Marshals Office will do non-fire agencies. UFRA will do Tech and Tech refresher for all agencies. No more state recertification test for Technicians. In-house testing only.
New Flashover prop project underway, online by late spring.
Fire Attack & Skills Training (FAST) prop is in-service, replaces (2) piece FEAST props.
Command Training Center (CTC) Phase II (Strip malls and small commercial) conducting instructor training). After (2) pilot deliveries, the program is ready for general deliveries.
Training support for convention is now a permanent budget line-item of $2999.00. Props and equipment can also be provided.
Although Don Ahrends endowed scholarship investment revenue has been insufficient since the recession began to fund students, UFRA Store Revenue has increased so that (18) partial scholarships of $300.00 can be given every semester to career, volunteer or non-affiliated students.
The new School of Public Services has submitted proposals for a Masters in Public Administration and Security Studies and a BS in Public Administration.
Everyone needs to look at the expanded Website.
Mark Fry moved to accept the report of the Representative of the Utah Fire Rescue Academy, seconded by Dave Hammond
Report from Standards and training council:
Craig Humphreys reported on the following activities:
The Standards and Training committee has not met since Craig has been the representative so he will report at the next meeting.
Leon Hadley moved to accept the report of the Representative of the Standards and Training Council, seconded by Randy Scott.
Report from Utah Fire Museum:
David Hammond reported on the following activities from the Museum:
On behalf of the Fire Museum it is a pleasure to be here and report to you, it is a pleasure to welcome everyone to the museum.
Last year was a success with many guests from far and near. This year looks to be another fun full year.
This years Auction and Dinner is scheduled for October 8, 2011. There will be more details coming.
Thank you to everyone for their support and help.
Jay Westergard asked Dave Hammond to please keep the group informed when someone is hired for the Museum. There will be a Museum committee next Thursday January 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
Randy Scott moved to accept the report from the representatives to the Utah Fire Museum, seconded by Jay Westergard, passed by all.
Report From National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC):
Wendell Robison reported on the activities of the NVFC:
Wendell reported that the NVFC is a healthy organization and is always busy.
Wendell and Brent attended the Fall meeting. There was an auction of a picture of the old steamer that Rowe Harrison donated. Wendell encouraged departments and individuals to become members of the NVFC. (NVFC.org)
Wendell reported on the tax credit that was to be offered to Volunteer Firefighters. This Bill died as a stand alone Bill. It was reattached to the Mortgage Relief Debt Act. The IRS denied this request.
In the Straight Tip, the NVFC stated that Utah is one of eight states that were chosen to receive full grants from the NVFC. Wendell was happy to see that after ten years after 911 there are still fire grants available.
The NVFC sent emails to Brent and Wendell in regards to the possibility of State funds being taken over. Brent called our representative and the representative stated this matter is being addressed.
Brent Marshall moved to accept the report from the representatives to the National Volunteer Fire Council, seconded by Mike Ahlstrom, passed by all.
Report of the Fire Marshals Office:
Fire Marshal Ron Morris Reported on the following:
Ron announced that he had accepted the Fire Chief’s position for South Salt Lake City. Brent Halladay has been appointed as the acting Fire Marshal until after the Legislative Session. Ron thanked Brent for all of his help and expertise.
HB22 changes to the fireworks legislation this year. The representative from Taylorsville will be sponsoring these changes. The document will go from 14 pages to 1.5 pages of fireworks. Bottle Rockets, firecrackers, single-shot mortars, etc. The cake mortars will be able to be purchased at your local fireworks shops. The cakes will be limited to a 500 grain amount of powder. With the changes hopefully we will keep people purchasing these items instead of going out of state. Another change will be fireworks can be lit from June 26th through July 26th. It is becoming more and more difficult for us to regulate fireworks. These are the reasons for the changes. Ron thinks this bill will pass easily.
Ron thanked Jay Westergard and Frank for their efforts on the Joint Council.
Residential sprinkler systems are going to be an up-hill battle. The home builder association is going to try to out law residential sprinkler systems. The only way this will ever pass is if individuals request these sprinkler systems and it get more popular.
Ron thanked the group for their friendship and support. He appreciated the willingness and acceptance and he appreciated everything.
This is Ron’s report.
Brent Marshall moved to accept the report of the Fire Marshal, seconded by Steve McBride, passed by all.
Report of the Trustee’s:
Trustee Steve McBride reported on the following:
President Report: Nothing to report.
Craig Humphrey moved to accept the report of the Trustee’s, seconded by Robert Harrison, passed by all.
Report of the Convention Chairman:
Robert Harrison reported the following:
Leonard Miller reported on preparation for Convention in Price. The theme is “Here’s To the Heroes”. A registration can be won at Winter Fire School. Price is moving along with plans for the up-coming convention. Some of the activities they are planning are a firemen’s challenge, car show, truck rodeo, golf tournament, ATV ride, etc. Price has a new convention center that will make convention more enjoyable. More information will be available on the Price web site and the Association web site. It is important that everyone get their rooms early. Convention will be held on June 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. There was an article in the Straight Tip magazine on convention.
Mark Fry moved to accept the report of the Convention Chairman, seconded by Leon Hadley, passed by all.
Old Business:
Jay Westergard thanked Leon Hadley for the pictures taken at the Joint Council. Paul Packard, the state EMS Director came to the Joint Council and asked for their support on rates for Ambulance costs.
Jeff Norton said that Marie Booth who was a past officer of the Auxiliary passed away. Phillip Peterson retired from the St. George Department. Sam Holt is the new Secretary.
New Business:
None.
Good of the Association:
None.
Next meeting will be held in Price City on April 9, 2011.
The Quarterly Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, David L. Howell, Secretary |
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