1983-11-08 Regular MeetingEarl
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KODIAK, ALASKA 99615 DEC -2 1983
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FIRE PROTECTION AREA #1
ADVISORY BOARD
esent: Board Members Barbara Swearingen, Carolp
11 Weaver, Horace Simmons, Scott Arndt; Chief
Smith; visitors Bill Swearingen, Vince Reyes, Leo Boubeau
Meeting was called to order at 7:3O p.m. on 8 November
1983. The first order of business was election of officers
Barbara Swearingen nominated Scott Arndt as chairman, second-
ed by Carolyn Brisco. No other nominations were entered,
Scott Arndt elected as chairman. Carolyn Brisco was nomin-
ated by Barbara Swearingen as secretary, seconded by Horace
Simmons. No other nominations were entered. Carolyn
Brisco was elected as secretary.
The official letter of recognition from the State of
Alaska was received by Chief Smith. A letter of thanks was
sent to the City of Kodiak Fire Chief, George Magnuson for
allowing Bayside volunteers to train at the controlled
house burn on Mill Bay Road.
A complete breakdown on our insurance coverage was
presented by Leo Bourbeau of Sweeney Insurance Company.
He answered many questions the Board members had.
The specifications for the tanker were presented to
the Board. The research was done by a committee of volun-
teer firefighters. Motion was made by Horace Simmons to
approve the specifications as written to be advertised
for proposals for the tanker and related equipment. Second-
ed by Bill Weaver. Motion carried.
The Grumman Wildcat engines for Bayside and Bells Flats
Volunteer Fire Departments are on the SeaLand Newark en -
route to Kodiak and will be here Saturday. The volunteers
entered a request that former board member, Norm Wooten, be
approached to drive the engine from the dock to the station.
Discussion was held concerning the need for a constitu-
tion and/or by-laws documenting policy decided upon by the
Board, including the limitation of the number of volunteers
allowed to serve on the Advisory Board at any one time, as
voted on at the last meeting.
The dollar amount for the contract for back-up fire seri-
vice between Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak has
been set. Chief Smith has approval to work ouf the other
details of the contract concerning Bayside Fire Department
and Fire Protection Area #1.
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Chief Smith presented a report on the volunteer organ-
ization. An attendance chart has been initiated. Attendar
ce has been very good at training sessions. A goal of
State Firefighter I has been identified. This requires
160rhours of training.
Research is needed concerning the ladder in the hose
tower. The Chief believes a safety device or restraint
is necessary to meet OSHA standards. The floor of the truck
bay needs to be water sealed with a non -slip sealer prior
to arrival of the engine.
Chief Smith would like to be answering calls two
weeks from today. The communications equipment needs to
be installed in the engine, also the equipment at the
station needs to be installed. Andy Brumbaugh must be
contacted.
Policy for the use of the fire station building for
the community needs to be set. Discussion was held and will
continue at the next meeting. Use will be at the Chief's
discretion until policy is set.
Review of the budget was held along with a discussion
of the fund balance.
Motion was made by Carolyn Brisco, seconded by Barbara
Swearingen, to set the volunteer call -out pay at $10 per
call. Motion carried.
The Borough has the ability to enter into agreement with
the State Forest Service to fight fires on State property.
Question was raised as to whether Bayside wishes to enter
into such an agreement.
It-.wae=requested by the Board that Chief Smith submit
an A enda for consideration by the Board for the monthly
meetings since he is familiar with the day to day needs
of the Department.
Meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by
Carolyn Brisco
Secretary
FIRE PROTECTION AREA
#1 ADVISORY BOARD
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An addition to the minutes should includes
Motion was made by Horace Simmons to amend the tanker
specifications to list as a bid option an additional 250
gallon water -holding capacity. Seconded by Bill Weaver.
Motion carried.
Carolyn M. Brisco
Secretary
FIRE PROTECTION AREA #1 ADVISORY BOARD