01/09/2018 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD! �
REGULAR MEETINGtL
January 9, 2018 6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLIEGENCE
CHAIR Paul Van Dyke called the regular meeting to order at 6:05
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were, Chair Paul Van Dyke, Mike Dolph, Richard Carstens, and Craig
Walton. Also present were Chief Howard Rue and Borough Staff Martha Barnett. Rebecca
Nelson was present via teleconference.
The Chair entertained a motion to remove the Executive Session that was on the agenda for a
lack of providing the public with sufficient notice. Dolph moved to strike the Executive Session
from the agenda and add Discussion in its place. Voice vote was 3 ayes, 1 no.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DOLPH MOVED to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DOLPH MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of November 281h, 2017.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
DOLPH MOVED to approve and acknowledge the Financial Report.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. VISITOR COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
Jason Waggoner would like a warning sign with flashing lights and temperature sensor past Fort
Abercrombie to warn the public of icy conditions.
7. CHIEF REPORT
Chief Rue presented his PowerPoint for December 2017 and updated the board on current fire
department news.
8. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chair Van Dyke expressed his appreciation to Richard Carstens and Mike Dolph for working so
hard in the absence of the chief and deputy chiefs. The chair provided four handouts to the board
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and visitors. The board has until the end of March to get a budget to the clerk's office, between
now and then a public hearing needs to be scheduled. Discussion ensued about the budget.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Budget Preparation: The board discussed dates and times to schedule a budget work
session in January, a tentative time of 4 pm on the 25`h of January was put forth.
b) Road Condition Sign: Discussion ensued on pros and cons of the board and/or fire
station officially or unofficially supporting a possible warning sign with lights and sensor
just past the entrance to Fort Abercrombie. No action taken by the board tonight.
c) Executive Session: The chair asked the board as to how to proceed with an Executive
Session. Discussion ensued as to writing a letter to the Borough Assembly.
10. VISITOR COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker):
Doug Mathers — He believes that the issue for an executive session and a letter to the assembly is time
sensitive. The issue has been going on for 2-3 years now and he is tired of it. Further comments on
Executive Session and a letter to Assembly.
Jason Waggoner — These issues are not minor issues. He would be supportive of full disclosure, it is the
best way to learn things. He appreciates all comments on the sign. Further comments on signage ensued.
Rose Dolph — KIB accounts numbers on budget performance reports discussed.
Mike Gibbs — Further comments on signage discussed.
Chief—None.
11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
C. Waldon —Nothing.
R Nelson — Nothing.
M. Dolph — Thanks for coming to meeting. Further sign comments and behavior modification.
R. Carstens — We did have three duty officers that stepped up and took the direct burden off our
shoulders in chief's absence; Rebecca Nelson, Jason Wagoneer, Reid Johnson. Mike and I really
appreciated that, they all did a fantastic job. Further comments on signage.
Chair Van Dyke — No further comments
12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
Chair Van Dyke would like to have a work session to discuss the budget starting at 4 o'clock
followed by a Regular Meeting with an Executive Session added to the agenda on the 251h of
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13. ADJOURNMENT
DOLPH moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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SUBMITTED BY:
Martha Barnett, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Paul Van Dyke
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