City Council Minutes 09-26-2016 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 26, 2016 — 5:30 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Brian Stumpf, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, Glen Posusta
Absent: None
Others: Jeff O'Neill, City department heads: Angela Schumann, Shibani Bisson, John
Rued, Tracy Ergen, Jim Thares, Matt Thiesen, Daryl Gilles, Matt Theisen, and
Tom Pawelk
Albertville Fire Department: Chief Eric Bullen and Assistant Chief Tate Mills
1. Call to Order
Mayor Brian Stumpf called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Presentation from Albertville Fire Department
Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, gave a brief overview of the Monticello Fire
Department. He noted that the City is contemplating whether or not a full-time Fire
Chief would be an option for the City. A full-time Chief is not in the budget for 2017 but
could possibly be an option for 2018. Mr. O'Neill introduced the Albertville Fire Chief
Eric Bullen, who is a full-time Chief for that Fire Department. Also in attendance was
Assistant Fire Chief Tate Mills, who is a volunteer firefighter.
Albertville Fire Chief Bullen provided a history of the Albertville Fire Department and
their decision to hire a full-time Fire Chief. He commented on the process that was used
to arrive at the final decision. He noted that support from the volunteer firefighters was a
huge factor in hiring a full-time Fire Chief. The Albertville Fire Chief is responsible for:
the Fire Code — inspection of all commercial properties; recruitment of volunteers; fire
prevention; human resources; budget; and any other issues that may arise. Chief Bullen
presented a list of work items that related to the Fire Chief s position.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a full-time chief. The City Council encouraged
Monticello Fire Chief Gilles to complete a list of his job duties. The City Council and
Administration discussed how all cities are different and have different issues. There was
consensus to spend some time researching other Fire Departments for a better
understanding on what options exist.
3. Adjournment
By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
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