10/22/2019 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
October 22, 2019, 6:00pm.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Paul VanDyke called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Chair Paul VanDyke, Richard Carstens, Craig Walton, and Mike
Dolph. Aaron Griffin was absent. A quorum was established. Also present were Fire Chief
Howard Rue, Scott Arndt, Matt Gandel, and E/F staff Patricia Valerie.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CARSTENS MOVED to accept the agenda A. DOLPH seconded.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CARSTENS MOVED to approve the minutes of September 19, 2019. WALTON seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
CARSTENS MOVED to accept the financial report as submitted. DOLPH seconded.
6. VISITOR COMMENTS - none
7. FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
Chief Rue presented his PowerPoint handout for September 2019 on the runs/calls/business of
the department.
8. CHAIR PERSON'S REPORT
Paul Van Dyke reported about the neighbors and what came of their discussions about driving
through the property at the fire station. Chief Rue also stated that someone did come into
apologize for any issues that arose.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Exterior Upgrade Project Status
Matt Gandel presented an update on the progress of the project. There was discussion about the
drawings. There are a few more edits that need to be completed before finalization and
advertising request for bids. Matt Gandel suggested, with the timeline and additional items that
need to be addressed, to get this Request for Bids out the beginning of December 2019.
CARSTONS MOVED to move forward with the drawings the understanding that there will be
some changes to approve at a later time. WALTON seconded.
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B. Election of Chair/Vice Chair
VAN DYKE opened nominations for CHAIR.
DOLPH MOVED to nominate Paul Van Dyke. WALTON seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VAN DYKE opened nominations for VICE CHAIR
DOLPH MOVED to nominate Richard Carstens. VAN DYKE seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Annexation/New Chief
The Board began discussion about the hiring of a new Chief. Discussion included being open and
honest with the candidates about what is happening in local government. Also discussed a
timeline of when they should begin advertising for the position. Chair Paul Van Dyke stated that
in the next couple of meetings he would bring a calendar and there would be more focused
discussion on the matter.
The Board discussed briefly the Annexation/Consolidation that has surfaced recently. The Board
discussed that these items are in the very beginning stages. Chair Paul Van Dyke wants the
Board to focus on what is best for the constituents; specifically continuing to provide the best fire
protection service possible.
11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
H. Rue — Thank you for discussing the need to be open and honest with the candidates for new
Chief. May I also suggest that the Board set the next meeting dates for November and December
ASAP because its going to be a busy holiday season.
R. Carstens — No comment
M. Dolph — No comment.
C. Walton —No comment.
P. VanDyke — Thank you.
12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE — November 19`h, 2019.
13. ADJOURNMENT
CARSTENS MOVED to adjourn the meeting. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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tricia Valerie, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Paul VanDyke
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