2022-10-18 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
October 1811, 2022 6:00pm.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Richard Carstens called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Chair Richard Carstens, John Parker, Paul Van Dyke, Craig
Walton and Mike Dolph. A quorum was established. Also present were Fire Chief Lee Finlayson
(telephonic), Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Member Scott Arndt, and Bruce McNeil.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PARKER MOVED to approve the agenda. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
WALTON MOVED to approve the minutes of August 24`h, 2022. VAN DYKE seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
PARKER MOVED to acknowledge the financial report. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
Chief Lee Finlayson was on the phone telephonically and Richard Carstens read into the record a
text message with an update from the Chief. There was a donation for the cadet program from
John Witteveen for $500.
7. CHAIR PERSONS REPORT
Chairman Richard Carstens announced that he doesn't have a Chair report this time.
4.OLD BUSINESS
A. Bayside Fire Response Vehicle Procurement
Discussion opened with Chair Richard Carstens. Patricia Valerio explained situation with
Outback Fire as a bidder. And discussion ensued about the two bidder's submissions.
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PARKER MOVED that the Board recommend the purchase of the vehicle through
Tonkin out of Oregon that includes the winch and bumper installation for a total cost of
$250,000. DOLPH seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED.
4 yes — Richard Carstens, Mike Dolph, Craig Walton, and John Parker.
1 no — Paul Van Dyke
5. VISITOR COMMENTS —
Scott Arndt - regarding purchasing and presenting to Assembly.
Bruce McNeil — comments regarding customer service of vendors.
6. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
J. Parker — Glad we are moving forward.
P. Van Dyke — Appreciate the discussion. I'm not going to change any minds, but I think we are
in the fire with this one. We took oaths of office, we are not lawyers, but we need to address the
issues here and abide by Borough Code. I would like to request an executive session. I am
worried about the future of the Board.
C. Walton — none.
M. Dolph — Appreciate interactions here. We have come to a sensible and reasonable decision
and I'm looking forward to the future.
R. Carstens — Agree with Bruce, True North (Tonkin) has been very responsible in proving
maintenance for other things we have purchased from them. We are doing the best we can for the
service area by making this responsible decision.
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE — Monday November 7`h, at 6:00pm at Bayside.
8. ADJOURNMENT
WALTON MOVED to adjourn the meeting. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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SUBMITTED BY:
Patrici Valerio, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Richard &rstens
Fire Protection Area #1
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