06/08/2021 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
June S'h, 2021 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, Mike
Dolph, and Aaron Griffin was present telephonically. A quorum was established. Others in
attendance were Acting Chief Bruce McNeil, Acting Chief Rebecca Nelson (telephonic),
Bayside Volunteer John Parker, Bayside Volunteer Justin Thran, and Kodiak Daily Mirror
Reporter Jack Barnwell.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CARSTENS MOVED to approve agenda. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
O CARSTENS MOVED to approve the minutes of May 0, 2021. WALTON seconded. O
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
CARSTENS MOVED to acknowledge receipt of financial report. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. VISITOR COMMENTS: John Parker — Cadet Program
7. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Acting Chief Rebecca Nelson provided a typed list to go with her verbal report. There were 8
calls in the month of May. There are reports of a new very harmful drug in Alaska that has also
made its way to Kodiak. Approved multiple bum permits. Three wildfires; the one at Kelsin was
72 acers total and is now officially out. Turnout room cleaned out and some sets were upcycled
to new volunteers but still trying to obtain total numbers needed. MES (Municipal Emergency
Services) has discussed deals with them about Turnouts that were returned but are brand-new.
Still trying to get radios and pagers back from previous volunteers. Kurt gave a quote of
$100/hour and would need about 2 hours to reprogram the radios. Annual testing status reports.
O
1
8. CHAIR PERSON'S REPORT
Chair Van Dyke passed out the application packets last week. Will get all reviewed packets into
the hands of the Manager tomorrow (June 9`h; 2021).
9. NEW BUISNESS
A. HIGH SCHOOL FIRE PROGRAM
Chair Van Dyke said that there was a Facebook post by John Cannon. After discussions
John Cannon is no longer interested but John Parker has a great interest in continuing the
research on the program. If we want to move forward, there will need to be more
organization. There was discussion among the Board about a cadet program versus a
explore program. It was decided to table the discussion for another meeting as we are
short on time and need more information.
B. JIMMY LEE — SAFETY TESTING FOR PATENT PROCESS
Jimmy Lee did not attend the meeting, so Board skipped discussion item.
C. BAYSIDE APARTMENT
Richard Carstens said that one of their volunteers is getting transferred with the USCG
and because he is such a great volunteer, he offered the Bayside apartment to him and his
family for temporary housing. It will only be for a few more days. But wanted to keep the
Board appraised of the happenings. The Board decided that Richard would oversee the
apartment and access. There was also discussion of allowing a company to use it in C
August while they are here doing testing on machinery for the firehouse. O
10.OLD BUISNESS
A. HIRIING PROCESS FOR FIRE CHIEF
Chair Van Dyke said most of his update was provided in the Chair's report. Manager
spoke of scheduling interviews this week. The KIB Human Resources office has been
scattered. So, it is difficult to keep track of where things are, and there are more changes
to come.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
CARSTENS MOVED to go into executive session to discuss more in-depth of the hiring
process, and invites Acting Chief Bruce McNeil and staff Patricia Valerio. DOLPH
seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE SUCCEEDED: 4 yes, 1 no.
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:42pm
OUT EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:12pm
C No action or instruction given during Executive Session.
C
2
12. VISITOR COMMENTS — Justin Thran — Training Trailer
11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
C R. Carstens —None.
M. Dolph — None.
A. Griffin —None.
R. Nelson — Will follow through on Turnouts. Difficult to nail down due to ebb and flow of
volunteers.
P. Van Dyke — I will respond to Rebecca. My biggest concern is getting an overall number of
Turnouts, getting a solid quote for us to approve, so that we can move forward.
C-
12. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE — July 13`h, 2021. Chair will call a meeting if more news is
presented regarding recruitment/hiring of a new Fire Chief.
13. ADJOURNMENT
DOLPH MOVED to adjourn the meeting. CARSTENS seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
S BMITTED BY: l '
Date:
Pa 'cia Valerio, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Date: / L
Chair Paul VanDyke
Fire Protection Area #1
3