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2017-02-21 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NOA BOARDf ti r REGULAR MEETING R February 21, 2017 6:00 p.m. BAYSIDE FIRE HALL { MAR 3 0 ?^'1 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLIEGENCE — CHAIR Paul Van Dyke called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Board Members present were Chair Paul Van Dyke, Mike Dolph, and Richard Carstens. Scott Arndt and Rebecca Nelson were absent. Also present were Chief Howard Rue and Secretary Jenny Clay. 3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA DOLPH MOVED to approve the agenda. CARSTENS MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA to add item C. the purchase of an Air Compressor with electrical improvements that we have budgeted for FY2018 to be moved up and purchase as soon as possible due to the fire scene within the last week. ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 0. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DOLPH MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of January 24, 2017 with minor corrections. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION WITH CORRECTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT CARSTENS MOVED to approve and acknowledge the Financial Report. Board discussion ensued. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. VISITOR COMMENTS Judy Carstens — Of the 25 plus years she has been involved with Bayside, she had positive experiences and comradery with Bayside Fire. With the last Fire Chief a lot of volunteers fell off including some non -profits. Volunteers like Doug Mathers and others held it together by stepping up despite having full time jobs. The wives, girlfriends and KARES Group have also stepped up to help Bayside Fire. Through -out the many years one thing remained, the board was very strong. When the board made a decision it was final. The board hired a new fire chief and for the last year and 3 months the board and volunteers had its comradery and family back again. She was very sad that one board member, Scott Arndt, was not here tonight as she wanted to speak to him. He has been a part of the borough as well as this board for many years. For him to Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular Meeting February 21, 2017 Page 1 of 4 take a decision made by the board in which he did not get his way and then go to the assembly to call out the boaid as being stupid does not cut it with me as a member of the Borough. She would like to know what to do to have Mr. Arndt recalled as a board member as he does not work with this board:,'board members need to work together. She was not happy along with many other community memberis. She does not want anyone to tear bayside fire apart again. There was $22,000 in legal fees due to another person trying to tear the department apart. She was very sad that person was not here so she could address him also. She wanted guidance from the board. Rose Dolph — She could not understand how Scott Arndt could get up at an assembly meeting and address something that was not on the agenda before he got started on the business he was there to present. He has a fit when something was presented here that was not on the agenda. He wants to put it off. She was very disappointed in him it was wrong. She was not sure if he swayed assembly members but she was disappointed in their responses to his comment. Curtis Law — Reading last month's minutes showed Scott Arndt voted (3 to 1) against taking the 50% Prepayment Option for the Engine and Tender. To do what he did at the assembly meeting goes against everything. He also does not show up for all the Fire Protection Area No. 1 meetings. He thinks it was time he was off the board. 7. CHIEF REPORT Chief Rue expressed that now was a trying time to get volunteers. Volunteerism in America has dropped off. He was trying to make Bayside Fire a place that people want to come. He competes with wives, baseball games, fishing, hunting and other organizations. He is not a voting member of this board but what happens here, stays here. He was deeply offended by Scott Arndt's comments. He gave half-truths at the Assembly meeting. He put the board in a bad light by doing what he did. He affected the Chiefs job, performance and appearance as the Chief is the face of Bayside. The board sees the need as everything has been neglected for many years. We are not going to look back but look forward to the future. What was said by Scott Arndt at the assembly meeting was totally inappropriate and inexcusable. Chief Rue discussed calls for January 2017 which included four fires. Fire calls are above the national average. Due to the Fire Fighter one classes, the volunteers are responding to the fires in gear and knowledgeable of their role. He was proud of them. We are endeavoring to persevere. Both the Engine and tender have been ordered from Spartan. Chief Rue and Bruce McNeil were scheduled to go to South Dakota for preconstruction meetings in March 2017. All the bay doors have been repaired. Air and electric drops proved important when the Tanker did not start. We are in the process on getting bids. We had an OSHA complaint by a member of the fire department for the emissions in the lower bay. Long Technologies have put in new sensors and we are compliant. Thanked the board for their help and support. He appreciated all the volunteers and what they do for Bayside. He along with KARES group recommended Squad 11's need of equipment to outfit it. He has received quotes for about $7,000. H would like the board to consider doing this in sections. Fire Protection Area No. I Board Regular Meeting February 21, 2017 Page 2 of 4 8. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chair Van Dyke expressed his disappointment with Scott Arndt's actions. While he does have the freedom of speech, it was not the appropriate forum. He does not support his tactics. The board, Chief and volunteers are much more vital than Scott's opinion. He wants to focus on moving the station forward and those who choose to play well together. He actions are not without consequences. He thanked chief rue for inviting him to a radio show called "Talk of the Rock" today with volunteer Jordan Kirby, who was very much prepared. He would like to spend more time with people like Jordan. It was a good experience. The assembly approved the apparatus's purchase with a vote of 7 — 0 along with some questions on how we will pay for it. He appreciated the support of Larry Ledoux and Michael Powers for their assistance in moving this forward. He thanked the board and Chief Rue for all their hard work in the process. 9. NEW BUSINESS a) Time Frame to Purchase Equipment (Tools, Ladders, Hose) Chief Rue asked the board for direction on obtaining tools needed. Chair Van Dyke reminded the board that there was $45,000 in FY2018 budget for this. Board discussion ensued. Chief Rue will obtain quotes for items needed by July 1, 2017. b) FY2018 Budget Chair Van Dyke reviewed and made changes to FY2018 budget items with the board. Board discussion ensued. The budget will be presented at the March 2151 regular meeting/public hearing. c) Purchase Air Compressor Chair Van Dyke would like to take action on this purchase in this fiscal year and remove it in the next fiscal year. Chief Rue has one quote and will secure a second quote by the next meeting. 10. VISITOR COMMENTS Curt Law — Wanted the board to go for the three year loan on the Engine and Tender. It was always nice to have emergency money. You can always pay ahead extra. He received a compliment from someone in Safeway that he did not know. They had been noticing all the Bayside Fire Department uniforms and wanted to know what was going on at bayside. Curt commented that a lot was happening and he should stop by the station and meet the chief to see what was going on. We are getting a lot of good PR. Curt was the 41n person he saw with the uniform on that day. Rose Dolph — She wanted to speak regarding on whether to borrow the balance of the money to pay off the equipment. She questioned earning interest on money that we have available. If you take out the loan, those two will offset each other. You are still going to have funds available to do what you need to do. If you take the money out of the account, you are not earning interest. 11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS Fire Protection Area No. I Board Regular Meeting February 21, 2017 Page 3 of 4 H. Rue — The jeep was recently taken to J's Body Work, has been plated and insured. Volunteers installed radios and it was now looking sharp. M. Dolph —He has a high satisfaction in what we do as a board. Citizen comments show the dynamics of Bayside Fire Dept. R. Carstens — He was satisfied with their accomplishment on the budget. Figures do not lie. P. Van Dyke — He was honored to work with knowledgeable people who have turned around this station. 12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE Chair Van Dyke scheduled regular meeting and public hearing on the FY2018 Budget for March 21, 2017at 6:00 PM. 13. ADJOURNMENT CARSTENS moved to adjourn the meeting. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. S MITTED B . / J ny Clay, ELard SecrVary KIB Engineering/Facilities Department APPROVED BY: Chair Paul Van Dyke Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular Meeting Date: 3 A.v` I Date: 3/ S/� 7 February 21, 2017 Page 4 of 4