2016-03-01 Regular Meeting FIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING ON R' DGET
March 1,2016 6:05 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLIEGENCE
CHAIR ARNDT called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Chair Scott Arndt, Rebecca Nelson and Paul Van Dyke. Also
present were Chief Howard Rue and Secretary Jenny Clay. Board Member Richard Carstens and
Jeff Halcomb were absent.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
NELSON moved to accept and approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—February 9, 2016
NELSON moved to approve the regular meeting of February 9, 2016
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
S. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
VAN DYKE moved to acknowledge receipt of the Financial Report.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. VISITOR COMMENTS None.
7. CHIEF REPORT
Chief Howard Rue presented the Board a power point presentation showing Fire and EMS calls.
Accomplishments this month include fixed lights on Squad 10, working to find problem on
lighting system on Engine 10, continue to test hose with documentation, ground ladder repair and
testing, Chief Mullican of the City of Kodiak informed the volunteers of the Fire Fighter 1
course in which there are 9 volunteers interested. The six month course will start in a few weeks.
There has been considerable training on Monday nights making use of the bum buildings.
Rebecca Nelson has worked diligently updating all paperwork.
OSHA did an inspection last fall. There were 23 items addressed that were inspected and
reviewed. He has worked hard trying to resolve those issues. There were fines levied but not
closed. He was waiting on a final review and meeting with OSHA. There are 10 items we
received no fines as work was completed.
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8. CHAIR REPORT
Chair Arndt mentioned that they were working together and would bring future requests at the
next meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. FY2017 Budget
mohair Arndt requested a motion to approve the Budget before the public hearing.
VAN DYKE MOTIONED to approve the Budget for 2017 as presented.
Chair Arndt closed the regular meeting and opened the public meeting.
Chair Arndt hearing and seeing no public comment closed the public meeting and opened the
regular meeting.
Board discussion ensued. Chair Arndt pointed out main expenditures of a Tanker $410,000,
Pickup $32,000 and Paving $60,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTIONED CARRIED 3 TO 0.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. VISITOR COMMENTS
None.
12. BOARD COMMENTS
R. Nelson —In the packet there was information on Action Training Systems. This was a tool the
department would use for instructors as well as volunteers.
H. Rue — The Action Training Systems shown in the packet would replace the one discussed at
the last meeting. This met more of the needs of the department.
P. Van Dyke— Really appreciates the direction the Station was going. There was team effort and
it showed. He thanked Chief Rue.
S. Arndt — The Chief has been very busy. He will be out of town for a while in March. Things
will be in capable hands with Deputy Chief Mathers. As a cooperative effort everything was
progressing well. He was very proud of what has taken place.
12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
Next Regular Meeting will be determined by the Chair.
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13.ADJOURNMENT
VAN DYKE moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 PM.
SUBMITTED :
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Chair Scott Arndt
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