2000-05-18 Regular Meeting
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FIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 18,2000 - 7:30 p.m.
BA YSIDE FIRE STATION
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The meeting was called to order by Chair Scott Arndt at 7:35 PM. Members in attendance included
Scott Arndt. Jeff Halcomb, and Eileen Probasco. A quorum was present. Absent: Kevin Arndt and
Eric McFarlin (both excused).
Also present: Acting Chief, Bob Himes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
MINUTES
Minutes from previous meetings were unavailable.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
FINANCIAL REPORT
Chair Arndt reported that the Borough had earned approximately $25,000 annually in interest over the
past several years from the money in the FP A# 1 capital project fund for construction of the addition.
He had pointed that out to the finance director and requested that the interest (approximately $75,000)
be recognized in the FP A# 1 budget. He also questioned why the dollar amount in classroom rental
revenue was zero. Acting Chief Himes would investigate it. A motion was made by Eileen
Probasco, 2nd by Jeff Halcomb, to acknowledge receipt of the financial report. Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Arndt suggested that at the annual volunteer banquet this year, the recipients of the 10 year
awards should be given the option of receiving either a ring, or two airline tickets for a weekend in
Anchorage, as was done in previous years for 10 year awards. The four fire fighters that will receive
the award this year are: Stan Thompson, Rob Casey, Mike Donavan, and Dick Carstens. A motion
was made by Halcomb, 2nd by Probasco, to offer either a ring or two airline tickets to Anchorage
to this year's 10 year recipients. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Chair Arndt suggested that the board make an official motion to approve the arumal banquet for this
year. A motion was made by Halcomb, 2nd by Probasco, to approve customary expenditures for
the annual volunteer's banquet. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Chair Arndt had in his possession 3 pending check requests that had been initiated through the station
and referred to him by the Manager. They were: 1) license plates, stickers & blue lights to identifY
personal vehicles. in the amount of approximately $400; 2) fire fighting essential study guides and
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books for recruit classes in the amount of approximately $500; and 3) new fire hose in the amount of
approximately $2900, for a total of approximately $3800 for all 3 requests. Acting Chief Himes
offered detailed explanations of the check requests (particularly, the fire hose, which was purchased
with the funds obtained through the State Forestry Grant matching funds). Chair Arndt felt that these
purchases needed to be reviewed by a board member and wanted all future expenditures to go through
the Chair. He felt that these purchases needed board approval, and entertained an appropriate motion.
A motion was made by Probasco, 2nd by Halcomb, to approve 3 check requests in the amount of
$3800. Motion carried by unanimous roD call vote.
ACTING CHIEF'S REPORT
Acting Chief Himes reported on the fire on Saturday at Woodland Drive, at Gene Erwin's property.
He said they were called back later to check some smoldering areas. The cause of the fire was still
under investigation. but arson was a possibility. The site had been referred to DEC because as a result
of the fire. as it \vas discovered that many potentially dangerous materials and chemicals were in some
of the old buildings on the lot. such as gun powder, maybe dynamite. old cylinders and 55 gallon
barrels. ammunition. etc. He was concerned that the volunteers were exposed to so much danger
without knowing all that was at the site.
Acting Chief Himes further reported that there was much interest in the recent CPR and first aid
classes. The next CPR class \vas scheduled for June 7, and the next first aid class for June 10.
After checking into prices on the Motorola Pagers that he felt were the best quality and had the options
he was looking for. the cost was $460 each. He said this included vibrators, 2 channels. charger. and
voice storage. He said that if the order was tor 50 or more, the cost would be $442 each. This price
was obtained from Aksala, which was the sole local provider for this type of pager.
Acting Chief Himes said that he had to replace the starter in the pickup truck recently. He also said
that the engines were scheduled for pump tests next month.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chair Arndt reported that the Architectural Review Board (ARB) was scheduled to meet on
Wednesday, May 3 I at 7 :00 p.m. to vote on a firm to design the high school roof replacement and
would look at the plans for the Bayside fire station addition for conceptual review. The plans would
then be forwarded to ICBO and the state fire marshal for further review.
NE\" BUSINESS
Chair Arndt also reported that Borough Manager Dave Jensen had requested a review of the purchasing
procedures at the Bayside fire station. Chair Arndt questioned several purchases already made. and
Acting Chief Himes provided the documentation for the purchases. It was agreed that a policy should
be developed to determine purchase procedures, and to determine if there should be a uniform
allowance or standard purchases for gear and/or equipment required for the chief. Doug Mathers
commented that most fire departments purchased station wear for full time employees and provided a
uniform allowance for other basic tIre tIghting wear.
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OTHER BUSINESS
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNl\1ENT
The meeting adjoumed at 9:00 p.m.
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Date approved
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