2002-11-11 Regular Meeting
Women's Bay Service Area Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
NOV .:11. 2002
Call To Order
7:07pm
Members present - Ed Gondek, Russ Toms, Chris Lynch, Spencer Schaefer, David
Conrad,
Others Present - Dale Rice, Steve Dehart
Citizen's Comments - None
Old Business
Open Board Positions - A general conversation was held regarding the two open
positions on the Board and the application process for the vacant seats.
Fire Department
RCFP Grant - Conrad reported that the purchasing had not been completed but
would be completed prior to the due date of 12/31/02.
Grant Writing Seminar - A suggestion was made by member Toms to send two
fire department representatives to a Fire Grant writing seminar prior to the
end of the year. A short discussion was held. Toms made a motion to
send David Conrad and Tish Raub to the conference with a total cost not
to exceed $2000, Chris Lynch seconded the motion. A vote was held and
the motion was approved unanimously. Conrad was to arrange for the
travel and trip associated requirements.
Response Area - Conrad reported that at a recent Fire Chiefs meeting, Andy
Nault had requested a written description of the area that the Women's
Bay V.F.D. would respond for road system responses. The Board
discussed the issue and determined that the department would respond to
the top of Marine Hill and to the boarder of the Coast Guard Base at
Women's Bay. A letter to that effect is to be sent to the City Fire
Department.
Road Service
Work Orders - Steve DeHart stated that he had three work orders still
outstanding for perfontIance issued by the previous chair.
The condition and possible acceptance of the Anderson subdivision on
Gara Drive was discussed. Concern regarding the requirement for
guardrails was discussed. In addition the problem with the new surface
water drainage problem was discussed. It was agreed that Gondek and
Conrad would contact Bud Cassidy to meet and discuss the concerns.
Women) s Bay Drive Extension- Conrad stated that he had talked with B.
Cassidy regarding the road/driveway section added two years ago at the
end of Women's Bay Drive. Cassidy had provided a copy ofa driveway
permit that specifically allowed the construction of a driveway on the
platted road right of way for the subdivision. Cassidy had stated that
currently this road section was in fact a driveway and that maintenance
was not required to be provided by the Borough.
New Business
Fire Department
Scott Bottles - It was discussed that due to the age of the existing bottles
and Scott Packs, that a plan for regular replacement would be required.
The fire officers organize the Board asked if a plan could be suggested and
pricing regarding different options.
Road Service
New Work
A discussion was held regarding recent flooding on Panamarof Creek
Road and what were the alternatives. It was stated that perhaps sections of
the road could be raised. Additional discussion centered on gaining a
recurring penmt from the state that would allow the removal of the gravel
that comes down the mountain each year. Bud Cassidy will be contacted.
The installation of a culvert at a driveway on Women's Bay Drive was
discussed to improve flow to existing culverts, A work order with specific
location was to be cut and forwarded to DeHart,
Ditching is to be ordered on Noch Drive to facilitate drainage.
A discussion was held to consider identification of old cotton wood trees
for removal on a one or two at a time effort as to minimize the public's
complaints, Many of these trees are becoming dangerous and require
attention.
Board Members Comment -
A Q'eneral rli~cll~~ion Wlf~ heM remmiim1 the no~ition of {;hair No
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member present was willing to accept the Chair on an ongoing basis, A
suggestion was that perhaps for the next year that the position be shared
and rotated, All parties present were in favor. Ed Gondek volunteered to
be acting chair through January 1, 2003. Chris Lynch will be asked to
chair from January through March, Russ Toms for the following quarter.
All members agreed to be back -ups in case the acting chair required to be
gone from the island.
Next meeting scheduled for December 2nd, 2002 at 7:00 pm.
Adjournment
Gondek motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm, Toms seconded.
Voice vote - unanimous.
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W~Q. ~ Witness
Acting Chairperson