02/08/2018 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2018 5:00 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
MAR 15 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLIEGENCE
CHAIR Van Dyke called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were, Chair Paul VanDyke, Mike Dolph, Richard Carstens, Rebecca
Nelson and Craig Walton. Also present were Chief Howard Rue and Borough Staff Jessica
Basuel. A quorum was established.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chair asked for a motion to remove the Executive Session from the agenda, he will provide
information in the Chair Persons report.
It was MOVED, R. Nelson to remove from the Agenda item number 10, Executive Session - to
Discuss Settlement with claim regarding AK OSHA.
Chief Rue asked to remove item number 9e from the Agenda- Friend Contractors bid due to the
lack of providing a second quote.
It was MOVED, M. Dolph, to remove item 9e; Friend Contractors Bid on Hose Tower/Chiefs
Office Door/Repairs of Exterior of Station.
DOLPH MOVED to approve the agenda as amended.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MOVED, R. Nelson, to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of January 25, 2018.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION.
5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
Chair VanDyke brought to the boards attention possible discrepancies on line items in the report.
Discussion ensued.
It was MOVED, R. Nelson, to approve and acknowledge receipt of the financial report.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION.
6. VISITOR COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
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Scott Arndt inquiries about legal fees in the budget this year, Chief Rue explained that additional attorney
fees will be seen in the budget.
7. FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Chief Rue went over his monthly handout/PowerPoint for January 2018. The board was updated
on completed work and an ongoing work at the department.
8. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chair VanDyke made the board aware that the Borough Assembly failed to approve the contract
for 911 services with the City. The chair felt, after speaking to the Borough manager and
Borough attorney, that the removal of tonight's Executive Session from the agenda was
appropriate.
9. NEW BUSINESS
FY2019 Budget: Chair VanDyke handed the Board an updated Capital Expense Budget and
reported on the proposed FY2019 budget. Discussion ensued. The chair went over each line item
of the budget and his hand outs. R. Nelson left meeting at 6 pm. Narrative for Strategic Plan is
discussed.
It was MOVED, R. Carstens to move forward with the purchase of the hose washer from Circul-
Air Corp of Northbrook, Illinois for $8,500.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION.
It was MOVED, R. Carstens, to authorize the Chief to move forward with Scott Air -Pak
purchase; BFD would be responsible for $17,087.00 of the $170,869.50 total MES quote
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION.
Boiler Bid: Discussion ensued. No action taken.
10. VISITOR COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
Scott Arndt suggested pavement monies to move forward a year from 2019 to 2020. Discussion ensued
on Prima -vent and pavement choices.
11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
M. Dolph — Feels good about talking through the budget, he is satisfied with budget process.
R. Carstens — Overall satisfied with budget process. Discussion ensued on budget public hearing
process. Richard wanted to thank the service district for tree work done so quickly and
efficiently.
Chief — He does not like the use of departments land use, he will speak to Engineering & Facility
Director Bob Tucker.
C. Walton — Craig likes the direction the board is headed, appreciates everyone's input, he likes
the process, it's all positive.
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Chair VanDyke — Thanks the chairman of the P&Z for continually postponing the lease
agreement, the chair will take it on. He also appreciates the boards patience concerning the
departments legal obligations.
12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting (Budget Hearing) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
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It was MOVED, R. Carstens to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.
SUBMITTED BY:
Martha Barn tt, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Paul Van Dyke
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