2001-01-09 Regular Meeting
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REGliL-\R MEETING
JANUARY 9, 200t
B:\ '"SIDE FIRE DEPART:\IENT
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting \\as called to llrdcr h\ Scott .\rndt. Chair of Fire Protection ..\rea No. I.
ROLL CALL
Members in attendance \\ere Scott Arndt. Roy Aguirre. Eric McFarlin. and Cliff Da':idson. A
quorum was established. Also attcnding the meeting were Bob Himes. Bayside Asst. Fire Chic!:
and Bonnie Nesheim. Receptionist at KFRC acting secretary in the absence of Tracy Jilge.
Member. Jeff Holcomb arrived after roll call.
VISITOR'S COMMENTS
None.
MINUTES
None available from pre\'ious meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Chair Arndt discussed speaking with Karl Short regarding the first page of the financial report:
Liabilities. Due to other funds. current YTD, $93,262.07. Karl Short told him that they arc still
working on this. Chair Arndt brought this issue to the Board's attention since it is a bit
misleading. The figure has been on the books for a year and he had brought this to the
Borough's attention six months ago. The borough uses the account to balance their books and on
July 1 st the money is put back. Chair Arndt stated that the front balance on the Financial Report
does read accurately but the internal entry does not.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Chair Arndt asked Bob Himes to discuss the Community Training Center Use Policy.
The C enter has been received \vith positive response from users such as the Fire
Department. KlB. KANA. Fish & Game. Troopers. Quilter's Club. Senior Class. Fish
& \\'ildlife and Special Olympics just to name a few. He had been asked to write lip
a dmft for Classroom Use Policy. which \vas reviewed by all members. At this time
no t~e has been charged for room use and there have been no problems except for
occasional scheduling conflicts. Chair Arndt opened the subject for discussion.
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Cliff Da\'idson noted the examples shO\v other facilities charging a building use fee.
Possible options brought up in discussion were to charge j minimal tee but to wan:
this for non-pro tit organizations. A $25.00 per room charge \vas suggested with a
possible refundable S25.00 cleaning deposit. Concern was mentioned regarding
detining profit and non-profit organizations.
Chair .\rndt requeskd a motion to han: a \\Titten format put together stating the
discussed fees and claritYing protit and non-protit organizmions to he re\'iewed at the
next meeting. The motion was mO\'ed and seconded and carried by unanimous voice
vote. 1 - American Red Cross/Bayside Fire Station Mutual Aide Agreement \vas
discussed. Chair Arndt requested a motion to adopt the Mutual Aide Agreement \vith
the /\merican Red Cross. Cliff moved the motion and Roy seconded it.
B. Addendum No.1. American Red Cross/Bayside Fire Station Mutual Aide Agreement
was discussed. Chair Arndt requested a roll call vote to adopt the Mutual Aide
Agreement \vith the American Red Cross Addendum No.1. Motion passed
unanimously.
C. Cliff Davidson brought to discussion changing the Chief! Assistant Chief position to a
permanent position since this has been in place for three years. He teels this is too
long for a person to hold a temporary position and not get the full benefits that would
go with the Chief position. Work has been done last March to bring back the chief
job description for changes that need to go through the Personnel Board for approval.
Once that is in place. the position would not be advertised to everyone. Chair Arndt
will bring back the topic of job descriptions for Chief and Assistant Chief at the next
work session.
ASSIST ANT CHIEF'S REPORT
Chair Arndt entertained a motion to approve up to $500.00 towards items for the Super Bowl
Party. Motion was moved and seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Bob Himes brought up the need for turnouts for the volunteers. Chair Arndt brought up
concerns for ordering ne\v equipment prior to completion of the training course. Bob I-I imes
stated they do have enough of the old equipment to get them through the training but there
are no extras on hand. Many being used are nearly worn out and need replacing. Sincc there
was much to discuss regarding how many to order and what sizes to order. Chair Arndt
requested that Bob Himes get proposals from two suppliers for equipment prices and to
discuss ordering with the City and Women's Bay Fire Department. Chair Arndt entcrtaincd a
motion to postpone the order until the next meeting. The motion was mO\'ed and seconded
and carried by unanimous voice vote.
HB6 Municipal Property Tax Exemptions. HB 13 Service Areas: Voter approval/tax zones.
HB20 Aid to Municipalities and others were passed out for all members.
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FIREFIGHTER'S .-\SSOCL\ TIOt\' PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Imitation to c\'\:'ryonc for tIlL' Supcr 13m\! Party \\as issucd.
NE\V BUSINESS
Nonc
CHAIR'S REPORT
There will be a Borough Reception for all volunteers on January 19.2001 at Bayside from
7:00-9:00pm. Chair Arndt would like to set up a public work session to discuss ideas and
plans for the future of Bayside in the next live to ten years. January 22. 2001 was chosen for
the meeting date.
Regarding the letter from Women's Bay Fire Department inquiring about the possibility of
Bob Himes respond to any call that requires additional staffing in their area. Discussion on
this subject showed some concern since this would leave the Bayside area without 1 st
response should Bob Himes be in the Women's Bay service area. Chair Arndt suggested the
matter be discussed further at the joint work session on January 23, 2001.
Election of Officers by ballot
Secretary position will not be tilled.
Chair - Nominations for Jeff Halcomb and Scott Arndt
Moved nomination closed.
Scott Arndt elected as Chair.
Vice Chair - Nomination for JetfHalcomb and Eric McFarlin
Moved nomination closed.
Eric McFarlin elected as Vice Chair.
VISITOR'S COMMENTS
None.
BOARD COMMENTS
Reminder of Reception on January 19.2001 and families are welcome. Also, thc work
session on Januarv 22ml and a Joint work session with Women's Bay and the city stall' on
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ADJOURNED
Chair Arndt adjourned thc meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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Bonnie Nesheim. Receptionist
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Scott Arndt Chair
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