1984-03-06 Regular MeetingBAYSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAR ROUTE, 3670 REZANOF
KODIAK, ALASKA 99615
MINUTES OF MEETING
FIRE PROTECTION AREA #1
ADVISORY BOARD
Present: Scott Arndt, Carolyn Brisco, Horace Simmons,
Barbara Swearingen, Bill Wever; Chief Smith; Wayne Cobb
The Meeting was called to order at 8:35 P.m. on March
6, 1984 by Chairman, Scott Arndt.
The agenda was accepted as presented with the addition
of a discussion of volunteer pay under new business.
The minutes of the previous meeting of February 7, 1984
were accepted as read.
Review was held of the statement of expenditures for
February. A bill was received from McPherson Supply for
additional turnout gear; appropriate for payment.
Under old business, the final budget figures for the
coming year were worked out. Horace Simmons made a motion
to accept the budget as presented. Second from Bill Wever.
Carried unanimously. A copy of same is attached.
Next under old business, Chief Smith recommends and the
board agrees that we should have a complete O.S.H.A. inspec-
tion of the station facility to assure compliance on all
levels.
According to board members who attended the City of Kodiak
work session, the City recommends a fixed contract for a
number of years to rule out yearly negotiations. The Fire
Protection Area #1 Advisory Board wishes to go on record
opposing such a plan unless the dollar amount for each
year involved is set before such an agreement is made. The
Board feels that the addition of major pieces of equipment
affects the amount of service that will be needed from the
City.
Chief Smith presented the Chief's Report. A copy of same
is attached. A month by month record of alarms is also attach-
ed as part of the Chief's Report.
Under new business, concerning the overhead water storage
tank, it was intended as a quick -fill source for the fire
engine but the engine may be filled more efficiently from
the hydrant nearest to the fire station. It is under con-
sideration to install a pump and/or faucet drawing on this
stored water for clean-up in the truck bay. Such an esti-
mate was received from Doug Mathers, plumber, in the amount
of $283.00 for installation of a faucet from the tank.
There will be an Arson Investigation Seminar from April 29
through May 5, 1984. Tuition will be $150 per person. Chief
Smith was directed to register for himself and one volunteer
COMMITTED TO FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY IN FIRE PROTECTION AREA #1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
E
to attend. The Board sees their attendance as beneficial
to the operation of the Volunteer Fire Department.
Next under new business, the City of Kodiak Fire Department
loaned this Department a number of "red box" radio monitors
to use until our pagers were delivered. The City may not
be inclined to keep these monitors as they are obsolete to
their system. Chief Smith is directed to approach Chief
George Magnuson to see if they can be purchased for a nominal
amount.
Discussion was held concerning the need for volunteers to
check the station in the event of an absence by Chief Smith.
It is under consideration for a structure for volunteers to
receive call -out pay in such events. At this time it is
left to Chief Smith's discretion to determine such an event.
Under communications, a reply was received from L.G.
Schneider concerning the redesign of the hot water system.
He has contacted his engineer on the matter. Letter dated
23 February 1984. Received a copy of the Kodiak Island
Borough Ordinance No. 84-3-0, COLA.
This Board sees a problem with passage of Kodiak Island
Borough Ordinance No. 84-14-0 as written now. For this
segment of Borough operations, namely the Fire Protection
Area #1, our main employee being the fire chief, there are
many seminars and training sessions it will be beneficial
for him to attend, all of which would have to be approved
and expenses paid by the FPA#1. There should be more
explicit references and perhaps "cost lines" per training
program included. Such an ordinance, as it is written,
could preclude FPA#1 from many beneficial training programs
on a statewide and nationwide basis. The Board expects
to also send volunteer firefighters to seminars and training
programs xkxa, must they remain indebted to the Borough for
each program they attend?
Visitor Wayne Cobb demonstrated the plain paper copier
he brought to the station. After discussion, Horace Simmons
made a motion to authorize the purchase of a plain paper
copier for not more than $1000. Second by Barbara Swear-
ingen. Motion carried. Chief Smith is directed to secure
quotes from all local vendors. Purchase of a typewriter is
tabled at this time.
Barbara Swearingen made a motion to approach the Kodiak
Fire Department with a formal request to have the City Fire
Department tone out our volunteers (dispach). It has been
under consideration for some time. With our pagers here but
no encoder, we could be in full operation if the City will
perform this service for us. Second was heard from Horace
Simmons. Motion carried. Barbara and Horace will contact
Chief Magnuson.
Megling was adjourned at 10345 p.m.
Carolyn M. Brisco - Secretary
Fire Protection Area #1
Kodiak Island Borough