2023-04-11 Special MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NOA BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
April 11, 2023 at 6:00pm
Bayside Fire House
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Richard Carstens called the regular meeting to order at 6:1 OPM
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Chair Richard Carstens, Paul Vandyke, Mike Dolph, and Craig
Walton. John Parker was excused absent. A quorum was established. Also present were Staff
Brian Price, Kodiak Island Borough Projects Assistant Patricia Valerio, Kodiak Island Borough
Director of Finance Dora Cross, and Fire Chief Lee Finlayson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES, AND FINANCIAL REPORT
DOLPH moved to approve the agenda, previous minutes, and the financial report. WALTON
Seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. VISITOR COMMENTS —
Patricia Valerio — "I have moved fully into the Projects Assistant Position, and Brian will be
taking over my role in the meetings."
5. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Finlayson reminded the board that he turned in his resignation letter for June 2"d. In the
past two weeks he has worked on getting all the bottles hydro'd and expects half to return
tomorrow. Flow testing for SMP is May 20`h. Pump testing and ladder testing May 151h and 160'.
Spoke with Carol about handling various paperwork. Will train her on the matter. Listed
Damages and gave recounts of 3 fires that occurred last the week prior. Felt that `our guys' did a
good job. Explained the plans of fire truck rides for kids and who he spoke with. Moved on to
Fire Truck Expenses and grants, saying Patricia can handle grants well by this point but still gave
recommendation to get a professional grant writer. Discussed purchasing of a new vehicle and
that prices are expected to jump to $100,000 dollars. Bill has not passed for the $750 Million in
federal money for station renovations. Recommended to catalogue the location as an EMS
training site.
Craig Walton asked if Carol would have access to the email system to have the capability to do
that. Chief Lee answered that the issue has been addressed.
Chair Carstens asked about an outlying rig that won't be delivered until 2024 and asked if the
emission standards would affect it at. Chief Finlayson answered that it should not be an issue.
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6. CHAIRPERSONS' REPORT —
Chair Carstens thanked Chief Finlayson for donations made to the Arts and Adventure non-
profit. Noted Bayside classroom addition was included in the Borough's Budget Report. Has
been speaking with the Borough manager about what is needed to connect the sewer lines.
Awaiting word from the Architect. Noted with interest the bid for the truck that missed by
$2,000 ended up on sale for substantially less than the bid put forward.
7. NEW BUSINESS
Chair Carstens noted the resignation of Chief Finlayson, and that the advertisement has been put
out and will close May 5`h. Chair Carstens felt that it is likely they will be without a fire chief by
the time of Chief Finlayson's resignation. Has been in contact with Assistant Chief Bruce
McNeil and stated that he has not committed to an interim position to help.
Paul Vandyke asked if Doug Mathers had been contacted on the matter. Chair Carstens said he
had not but plans to do so and see his availability. Paul Vandyke asked further if there is a
stipend allocated for Carol and if that could be a possible agenda item for discussion in the
future. He and Chair Carstens briefly discussed the nature of payment. Paul Vandyke
recommended advertising the position within fire magazines. The board discussed.
Chair Carstens requested from staff to be notified of applicants so to provide proper scheduling
for review. Would like a plan of how to move forward after June 2"d and stated the current loose
plans involving Bruce McNeil. Paul Vandyke and staff responded saying that action must be
approved by resolution and that a name is required beforehand. The board referenced the
previous hiring process as they discussed a temporary position to fill the vacancy.
8. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
C. Walton — "Well, thanks Patricia for all you've done, and you're always welcome to come by
for a visitors comment. Don't be afraid of us! We're still here. Chief, sorry you're going so soon,
and we'll be in discussion."
P. Van Dyke — "Thanks Chief for your service. Appreciate it."
M. Dolph — "Here we sit today and we're just starting to scrap the surface of this whole process.
We've been through it before and... I would hope that there are lessons learned from previous
experience, but we just need to be alert to things as they unfold."
R. Carstens — "I'll also thank Patricia for all of her work and keeping me straight. The only thing
she didn't teach me was the difference between an emergency [meeting] and a special [meeting],
but Brian worked me over on that!"
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8. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE — The next meeting was set tentatively for an inexact date
between May 51h after the advertisement airs and June 2"d when Chief Lee Finlayson is to resign.
8. ADJOURNMENT
CARSTENS called for Adjournment at 6.48pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
Date:
Brian Price, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Date: a ,2-d 2,3
Chair Richard Carstens
Fire Protection Area #1
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