1999-02-22 Regular Meeting
ORIGINAL
WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7: 12 PM on February 22, 1999 at the Womens Bay Fireball.
ROLLCALL
Tom Tro~ig David Conrad
Mike Wilcheck Linda Estes
Bob Tarrant
Members Present:
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Absent:
Tom Schwantes Ed Gondek
Comprising a quorum of the Board.
Guests
Dale Rice, Chris Lynch, Spencer Schaeffer
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda approved as presented. Unanimous voice vote on approval of the agenda.
CITIZENS COMMENTS (FIVE MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Schaeffer asked if any thing could be done to drain the water from Sargent Creek Road that was pooling
near the entrance to his driveway. He stated that this was a normal winter occurrence but it was very bad
this year.
Conrad stated tbat he would contact the contractor and develop a plan to drain the water.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the regular meeting of January 11, 1999 were approved as presented.
Unanimous voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
FIRE DISTRICT
RCFP Grant
Conrad stated that the purchasing for the Grant was complete
and the Finance Department would be submitting the
appropriate paperwork.
Computer Purchase
It was reported that the purchase of a new computer was
underway. The actual purchase was being delayed to see if
the prices would drop due to the new technology scheduled to
be out in a few weeks.
Turnout Gear
It was reported that the final turnouts ordered bad arrived and
the purchase was complete.
ROAD DISTRICT
Snow Removal
A general discussion was held regarding snow removal to
date. Conrad stated that this had been a unique year with the
cold streak and the lack of rain. He added that the removal of
glaciers had been a large focus for the contractor. The
Contractor response had been good to date with only a couple
of communication problems.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRE DISTRICT
Hose / Nozzle Replacement
A request was made to replace hose and a nozzle lost
during the last house fire. Conrad stated that the
Department would look at the budget before making
the request for this year.
Truck Repairs
A discussion was held regarding the future repair of the fire
vehicles. It was stated that Bayside had been looking at
contracting repairs and was aware that the Department was
interested in being involved if a bid process was decided on.
In addition Asst. Chief Heims was contacting Anchorage F.D.
for information on certifying pump mechanics.
Chain Purchase
Conrad stated that the purchase of cable chains had been
authorized for the Tanker due to chain failure at the last fire.
The chain had cost about $500.00 and were installed.
Suction Hose
The replacement of the hard suction was discussed and it was
suggested that this purchase could be put off until the next
fiscal year.
FY 00 Budget
Budget Packages were distributed to all members. Conrad
stated that the Department Offices would be preparing a
proposed budget for the Board to review before the next
meeting.
ROAD DISTRICT
Snow Removal
The Chair asked for comments regarding any requests for
changes in the snow removal program for the remainder of the
year. A discussion was held regarding some of the trouble
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FY 00 Budget
Budget Packages were distributed to all members. The Chair
stated that the members should review the past years and
prepare suggested budgets for consideration at the next
meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Tarrant stated that he had a call from Mr. Lofquist on Sargent Creek Road. He had stated that on
one occasion the plows stopped at the end of the asphalt and never plowed the remainder of the
road Conrad stated he would ask the Contractor for comments and review the areas to be plowed
with them.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 8, 1999. The Budget Hearing was scheduled for March 15,
1999. Both meetings were scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Trosvig moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Estes seconded.
V ote: Voice vote, unanimous approval.
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