06/11/2024 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough
Fire Protection Area No. 1 Service Area Board
June 11,2024
A regular meeting of the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Service Area Board was held on June 11
2024, in the Bayside Fire Hall.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Richard Carstens called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm
ROLL CALL
Staff Patricia Valerio conducted a roll call. Members present were Chair Richard
Carstens, Vice -Chair John Parker, and Mike Dolph. Paul VanDyke and Scott Arndt
were both absent. Chair Carstens announced that their absences will be noted as
unexcused because they did not contact anyone about their absences. A quorum was
established. Also Present was Chief of Bayside Fire Department Scott Ellis.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PARKER MOVED to approve the agenda. DOLPH seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APROVAL OF MINUTES
PARKER MOVED to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2024 regular meeting.
DOLPH SECONDED.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
PARKER MOVED to acknowledge the receipt of the financial report. DOLPH
seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Ellis gave his report. Chief Ellis announced the Awards dinner is coming up soon
and reviewed the event and expenses. He reviewed safety equipment that he has or
would like to purchase: LEVR Escape System, Safe Search System SDA200, FAST
Boards, Fire Fighter Extrication System, and RIP Packs.
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Chief Ellis provided an overview of the structure fire that occurred. He emphasized
how thankful he was to the amazing mutual aid and teamwork that occurred on the
scene. All the responders did an incredible job.
Chief Ellis reviewed the training schedules and discussed the training burn building
and the requirements to keep the facility safe.
CHAIR PERSONS' REPORT
There was no Chairperson Report.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of and action on a Policy for Use of Water by the Public at Bayside
Chief Ellis reviewed the policy. There was discussion among the Board regarding
other events to mention on the policy not just training and for signage out by the spigot
itself. Chief Ellis will take the notes and make the revisions and present at the next
meeting for final approval.
OLD BUSINESS
Continued Discussion Of Proposed Bayside Addition
Chairman Carstens proposed continuing the conversation at the next meeting when all
members are present. Board members present agreed.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Richard Carstens — Asked if Brian could please get a hold of Scott Arndt and find out
what his schedule looks like through July.
John Parker — First I think we found that Zoom is very effective for this Board. I want to
see a final draft of our FY2025 budget. There are still edits to be made.
Chief Ellis — Two of our auxiliary staff went to Special Olympics and did very well. We
are all very proud of the Special Olympics team.
Mike Dolph — None.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
Call of the Chair.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm.
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Pia Valerio, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
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BOROUGH CLERKS OFFICE
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Richard Carstens, Fire Protection No. 1
Chair
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