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2025-07-22 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough Fire Protection Area No. 1 Service Area Board July 22, 2025 A work session of the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board was held on July 22, 2025, in the Bayside Fire Hall. These minutes were created at the request of Chair Richard Carstens for the purpose of tracking discussions of the Bayside Addition. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Richard Carstens called the meeting to order at 6:04PM ROLL CALL Staff Brian Price conducted a roll call. Members present were Chair Richard Carstens, Vice -Chair John Parker, Mike Dolph, and Craig Dagen. Member Scott Arndt was excused absent. A quorum was established. Also present was Chief of Bayside Fire Department Scott Ellis. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) None. NEW BUSINESS None. OLD BUSINESS Continuing Discussion On Bayside Addition Concepts Chief Scott Ellis began the discussion and provided prints to the board of the Overall Plan for the Bayside Addition with his edits for proposed modifications. The following needs were outlined: - Centralize F.D. Operations Around Response Apparatus - Provide Purpose -Built Dormitory Space (Bunk -Rooms) - Separate Admin (Public) From Operations (Firefighters) Living / Working / Maintenance - Expand Decon. / Self-care Facilities Chief Scott Ellis continued to expand on his thoughts behind the proposed concepts presented. It was conceived such that the work done to complete the addition would be split into a Phase I & Phase II. Phase I consisted of the following: Phase I: A. Renovate/Repurpose 2nd Floor Lower Building (B) Timeline: (Design + Permit) 9-25 to 6-26 (Build) 7-26 to 6-27 B. Construct 3 -Story Hose -Training Tower [West Side Building B] Construct 1 -Story Lean to Addition for Fitness Center [West Side Building B] Kodiak Island Borough Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular July 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes Chief Scott Ellis reiterated that he wants Bayside to be able to help other Fire Protection Areas before having to add, meaning that properly interfacing with the other Fire Departments to continuing efforts to bolster mutual aid will be a key focus prior to the addition's construction. The importance of the weight room gym facility was stated to shed light on its significance in improving the overall culture at Bayside. Chief Scott Ellis expanded his thoughts behind the proposed Phase I, stating that the fitness room would have the Hose Tower behind it and turn the tower itself into multi -faceted training tower. Chief Scott Ellis continued onto Phase II. Phase II consisted of the following: Phase II: A. Renovate/Repurpose Training Room Building (A) Construct Hallway from Training Room to Upper Bay //Demo Existing Tower / Turn B/R Entrances + Reno Extend Sprinkler Coverage B. Demo 2fl Kitchen 4 E Bearing Wall --> Living Room 3rd Bedroom Reno 1 f Kitchen 4 2 Floor Apt. 3BR 1 Bath Private Entrance Timeline: (Design/Permit) 9-25 to 6-26 (Build)? 7-25 to 10-27 John Parker suggested considering Phase I & Phase II to instead be Phase A & Phase B. Chief Scott Ellis clarified his intentions of the phases and that all concept information presented will be provided to the architect. The opinion of the architect and their suggestions of a timeline/plan of approach will ultimately take precedent over the proposed phases. Further discussion ensued. Craig Dagen brought up considering increased privacy for the Fire Chiefs quarters. Chief Scott Ellis did not wish to impede areas designated for firefighter operations for the sole purpose of increased privacy. The board discussed further. John Parker asked where the information would be presented next. Chief Scott Ellis explained his plans to interface with the KIB Projects Office and have the Manager's participation. Next would be the architect, and then finally to the Assembly for the last approval. Overall, the board agreed with the concepts presented. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS None. SET NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting was set for August 12, 2025. ADJOURNMENT Chair Richard Carstens adjourned the meeting at 7:14PM. Kodiak Island Borough Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular July 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 L - KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 2t'a.'� q - C." -0"/,o ?,S Richard Carstens, FPA#1, Board Chair Kodiak Island Borough July 22, 2025 ATTEST: 66�� MgL /I 2/ZOZS Brian Price, Engineering & Facilities Secretary AUG 1Y 2025 BOROUGH CLERKS OFFICE KODIAK, ALASKA Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3