2016-01-05 Regular Meeting FIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 5, 2416 6:05 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER 5_EpWOFF�CF-
CHAIR ARNDT called the regular meeting to order at 6:07 PM KorL)I a
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2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Richard Carstens, Chair Scott Arndt, Jeff Halcomb and Paul Van
Dyke. Also present were Chief Howard Rue and Secretary Jenny Clay. Board Member Rebecca
Nelson was absent.
3.ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CARSTENS moved to accept and approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
CARSTENS moved to acknowledge receipt of the Financial Report.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —December 1 and December 7, 2015
CARSTENS moved to approve the regular meeting of December 1 and the special meeting of
December 7, 2015.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. CHIEF REPORT
Chief Howard Rue discussed fire calls and reported on improvements made at Bayside Fire
Department. He replied to ISO from the October 15 inspection and explained to them how he
would maintain past rating of 4/4Y instead of the lesser 5/5Y. He listed recent accomplishments
made such as hired two firefighters, all apparatus was now washed after all calls, hose testing
was being done, turn out gear cleaned and organized, closets, laundry room, storage room have
been cleaned and fire apparatus repositioned in bays. A Fire House computer software program
which existed was put back into use. This program tracks all aspects of Fire Department training
and also has record keeping capabilities. The Chiefs office was rewired and painted. Chief
Mullican of City of Kodiak Fire Department had training on ambulance operations and how
firefighters are to respond working with the City Fire Department. He also offered Bayside
Firefighters an EMT/EMS training program. Six volunteers finished a 40 hour basic course.
Chief Mullican will also sponsor a Firefighter I Course which many of the volunteers are
interested in taking. Chief Rue will be implementing an Officer Development Training Program.
There were recent promotions made: Acting Chief Mathers was promoted to Deputy Chief, Noah
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Hill ,waspromoted
to` Chief Engineer; Bruce McNeil was promoted to being in charge of
apparatus and d maintaining all the vehicles and Dick Carstens would be the new Safety Officer.
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There will be a training committee which will make sure all training was accounted for and
1 posted. He has sefit a fesignation letter to Jim Pickett to be signed. He had no response from him
ba,intends to_recpver(Ahe gear and equipment that belongs to Bayside Fire Department.
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7. CHAIR REPORT
Chair Arndt had been doing a lot of the purchasing for both the Fire Station and the Apartment
remodel. Many of the volunteers have stepped up to help with the maintenance of the
Department.
8. STAFF REPORT None.
9.VISITOR COMMENTS None.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Apartment Update
Chair Arndt reported that Fire Chief Howard Rue was residing in the apartment. There was
furniture purchased for the apartment which they had two quotes and which was within the
budgeted amount.
B. Update Apartment Lease Agreement
Chair Arndt stated that the Lease Agreement dated December 31, 2015 had been signed by both
Chief Rue and himself. It will now go to Manager Bud Cassidy for his signature.
11. VISITOR COMMENTS
Bruce McNeil - There has been more excitement in the last month than in his 15 years at
Bayside. It was exciting to be a part of.
12.BOARD COMMENTS
Paul Van Dyke — He continues to be impressed by our new Chief. He was glad to see the
volunteers step up and rally around the new Chief. He has seen a dramatic difference in the
station in the last month and was encouraged by what he saw. He takes no responsibility for
hiring the Chief because he was not on the Board. He commends the hiring committee for their
decision. Good job guys.
Jeff Halcomb — He agreed that Chief Rue was an outstanding selection and appreciated him
being here. What he has done in a month was what we've expected for quite a few years now. He
liked to see a fellow professional on track. He's excited to see and did nothing but smile at what
had been accomplished in such a short amount of time. In the past there was a plan to fund a
maintenance certification for the Mercy Vehicle. He would support that.
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Richard Carstens — One thing that was very refreshing after a number of years was that we have
a Chief that delegates tasks. A good part about being a delegator he holds everyone responsible
for their assigned jobs. The department was becoming more of a meeting place with lights and
coffee on every morning. People in the community have stopped by to meet the Chief.
Scott Arndt — He has the feeling of the old days when he is at the station. He believes that it has
even improved upon that. We have come a long way in 30 days but we still have a lot to do. He
can attest to the fact that the Chief was spending over 70 hours a week on the job. It was good to
see the cooperation and training between the City and Bayside again.
13. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
Next Regular Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:05 P .
14. ADJOURNMENT
CARSTENS moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jenny Clay,loard Secretary
KIB Engi neerin g/Fac ili ties Department
APPROVED BY:
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Chair Scott Arndt
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