2015-02-25 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.1 BOAR RECEIVE
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2015 6:05 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL APR 9 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR NELSON called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members present were Richard Carstens, Chair Rebecca Nelson, and Scott Arndt. Also
present were Acting Chief Doug Mather's, Mike Dolph, Jeff Halcomb, Wayne Aboussleman,
Tim Witt, Jeremiah Black, Shirley M. Berns, and Secretary Jenny Clay,
Chair Nelson excused board members Jim and Kiela Pickett who were absent.
3. ACCEPTANCE/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ARNDT moved to accept and approve the agenda adding: 10A. Cabinets and Countertops
Replacement for February 25, 2015.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
ARNDT moved to acknowledge receipt of the Financial Report.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ARNDT moved to approve the minutes of February 10, 2015.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. CHIEF REPORT
None
7. CHAIR REPORT
None
8. STAFF REPORT
None
9. VISITOR COMMENTS
Shirley Berns asked if there was a new Fire Chief yet. Chair Nelson informed her that the board
was still in the hiring process.
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Wayne Aboussleman stated he would like to hear information on the Chief Hiring Process and
would comment after that agenda item.
10. WINDOW REPLACEMENTS
Borough Project Manager Matt Gandel informed the board of the new bid for the Bayside Fire
Department Windows. The bid for the windows was for $32,000. The different color and
casement accounted for the large difference from the first bid of $6,000. Board discussion
ensued.
ARNDT moved to postpone the window replacement until the next meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Cabinet and Counter Top Replacement
Arndt had Spenard Builders measure for Cabinets and Countertop in the Bayside Apartment. He
discussed materials and pricing with the board.
ARNDT moved to approve a budget with Spenard Builders not to exceed $10,500 for cabinets
and countertops.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 0.
CHAIR NELSON recessed the meeting.
11. Public Hearing
A. FY2016 Budget
CHAIR NELSON opened the Public Hearing for the FY2016 Budget.
No comments on the budget were made.
CHAIR NELSON closed the public hearing for the FY2016 budget.
CHAIR NELSON Reconvened the Regular Meeting.
ARNDT Moved to approve the FY2016 Budget as advertised.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRED 3 TO 0.
12. Chief Hiring Process
Chair Nelson stated they were in the process of background checks for the applicants for Chief.
Upon completion the Board would be scheduling oral interviews. The Board would be going
into executive session to discuss the oral interview questions.
Laurie Whiddon presented the interview questions to the board for additional input.
Chair Nelson closed the regular meeting.
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ARNDT move to go into executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHAIR NELSON reconvened the regular meeting.
13. Visitor Comments
Shirley Berns commented it would be nice if there was someone to answer the phones at the Fire
station. She expressed interest in the hiring process.
Wayne Aboussleman wanted to find out if the Board were interviewing all 9 applicants and
wondered about the estimated cost in bringing the out of town applicants to Kodiak. Chair
Nelson responded that the board was diligent in staying within their budget and would not know
until the background checks are completed whether they would be interviewing all 9 of the
applicants. He also asked the Board if an applicant does not have the minimum qualifications,
would he be given a time to get those qualifications. Chair Nelson said that they would be given
that time.
14. Board Comments
R. Carstens — Thanked Arndt for all his work on the rehab of the apartment. He also stated he did
not agree with the price of the new windows.
S. Arndt — No Comment
R. Nelson — We have many projects such as Windows, Fire Chief, Generator and the Apartment.
The board has been disciplined and living within their means. They try to provide the best
service and product for as little as possible to maintain that 1.5 Mill Rate.
15. Next Meeting Schedule
The next meeting was scheduled for March 13, 2015.
16. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
JA`ny Clay, doard Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Chair Rebe a son
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