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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. 4 Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber Approved: V r Attest: Ci ni strator City Council Special Meeting Minutes —September 26, 2016 Page 1