2023-05-25 Special MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
May 25", 2023 at 6:00pm
Bayside Fire House
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Richard Carstens called the special meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Staff Brian Price conducted a roll call, a quorum was established. Board members present were
Mike Dolph, Chair Richard Carstens, Vice Chair Paul VanDyke, Craig Walton, and John Parker.
Others present were Bayside Fire Chief Lee Finlayson and KIB Projects Support Meagan
Christiansen.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES, AND FINANCIAL REPORT
VANDYKE MOVED to approve the agenda, minutes, and acknowledge the financial report.
DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. VISITOR COMMENTS
5. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Fire Chief Lee Finlayson gave his report. Willing to drive up the purchase of the new vehicle to
break it in and reduce cost of purchase. Mentioned parade plans for the weekend. Had spoken
with Carol about planning for after his resignation is effective June 2"a
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approval Of An Additional $14,000 For The Purchase Of A Wildland Vehicle From
Rebel To Be Delivered By August 31, 2023.
The board discussed desired stipulations of the approval before making a motion.
PARKER MOVED to approve Kodiak Island Borough purchasing the new vehicle for $14,000
with two stipulations:
1. The vehicle is delivered by August 31, 2023
2. The new contract meets or exceeds the provisions of the prior contract agreement
VANDYKE seconded.
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VANDYKE moved to amend the motion to include language in the stipulation that if the vehicle
is not produced by the 3151 of August, then the board reserves the right to exit the contract
agreement. WALTON Seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Discussion And Possible Approval For The Borough Manager To Approve A Fire Chief
Salary Above The Maximum Entry Level For Fire Chief As Necessary.
VANDYKE MOVED to approve recommendation to the Borough Manager to hire Scott Ellis at
Salary Level K. DOLPH seconded.
In discussion of the motion, Chair Carstens felt that when you state a desired salary and apply for
a job, experience doesn't matter when the range is limited. He felt this was a stumbling block in
hiring processes and was glad to support the approval for Scott Ellis' desired range.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
None.
9. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE
Call of the Chair.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Carstens adjourned the meeting at 6:23pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Brian Price, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Richard arstens
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