2014-12-30 Special Meeting FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD RECEIVED
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 2014 6:05 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL JAN - 9 2015
BOROUGH CLERKS OFFICE
1. CALL TO ORDER KODIAK,ALASKA
CHAIR NELSON called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Richard Carstens, Chair Rebecca Nelson, Scott Arndt, and Ex
Officio Member Bob Himes. Also present were KIB Manager Bud Cassidy, K1B Information
Technology Paul Van Dyke, Jason Waggoner and Secretary Jenny Clay.
Board members Jim and Kiela Pickett were absent.
3. VISITOR COMMENTS
Paul Van Dyke, a member of the Fire Protection Area had concerns regarding the lease
agreement with B. Himes, Chief of Bayside Fire Department and future operations at the Bayside
Fire Department without a Chief.
Jason Waggoner, a member of Bayside Fire Station produced a Proposal to the Board for
Temporary Staffing to assist the Acting Chief during transition between Fire Chiefs.
Bud Cassidy, KIB Manager stated that he was attending the meeting to answer any questions the
board may have for hint
4. ACTION ITEMS
a. Discuss Extension of Lease Agreement for Bayside Fire Station Apartment
Chief Himes will be moving out of the Bayside Fire Apartment on December 31st and requested
from the board to he able to leave his belongings in the apartment until January 17111. Board
discussion ensued.
ARNDT moved to allow Bob Himes to leave his household goods in the apartment until movers
arrive by January 17i11 at no charge.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 0.
5. VISITORS COMMENTS
Paul Van Dyke commented that his involvement and concern was because he had benefited from
Bob Himes residing at the Fire Station and being the first on a scene in the past. He very much
appreciated that. A staffed station would he beneficial to him and his neighbors. He suggested to
the board ways to prevent advertising issues. He thought Jason Waggoner's proposal was very
valuable.
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r6. BOARD COMMENTS
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R. Nelson — The board does not schedule in advance due to the board being made up of
1 ,firefighters and their 48 hour schedules. The staffing issues at the Fire Station would require
imore_imeetings_with_the board. As Chair she is willing to do a lot more administrative work to
help thelprocess alongrlv1utual aid with the City will keep services going.
R. Carstens — Discussed with the board having Doug Mathers as Acting Chief until a new chief
is hired. The calls may be slower as the Fire Station will not be staffed.
S. Arndt — Discussed with the board changes to the agenda for January 6'h meeting including a
stipend for the Acting Chief.
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting was scheduled for January 6, 2014 at 6:05 PM.
8. ADJOURNMENT
ARNDT moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
SUBMITTED BY:9 /
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KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
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hair Rebecca Nelson
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