2006-06-21 Regular MeetingFIRE PROTECTION AREA NO. 1 BOARD
REGULAR M TING MINUTES
JUNE 200 7:30 P.M.
BA E FIRE HALL
CALL TO ORDER:
CHAIR S. ARNDT, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Scott Arndt, Chair
Cliff Davidson
Andrew DeVries
Mike Dolph
Greg Spalinger, Vice Chair
A quorum was established.
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BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE
Absent: Staff:
Chief Bob Himes, Ex-Officio
Jessica Kepley, E/F
Bruce McNeil was also present.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
It was MOVED, G. SPALINGER, and SECONDED, M. DOLPH to accept the agenda
as presented. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
It was MOVED, G. SPALINGER, and SECONDED, A. DEVRIES to acknowledge
receipt of the Financial report. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was MOVED, G. SPALINGER, and SECONDED, A. DEVRIES to accept the regular
meeting minutes of May 16 and the special meeting minutes of June 2, as they were
presented to the Board. Minor corrections were made and the motion CARRIED
unanimously.
Minutes of May 16, 2006 were corrected to include the consensus of the Board based on
previous meeting minutes of April 18, 2006, stating Board members S. Arndt, C.
Davidson and G. Spalinger asked that specifications for the new fire apparatus possibly
include 4WD.
VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
None.
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A. Engine SpecsBid Package
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CHIEF HIMES ~nformed the Board that he had addressed the price inquiries of the
Board. The pride for the thermal imaging system for the new truck, including the camera,
~- - - --~ .-. was quoxed_at.$,~1~,889. Clearance for the 4WD Fire Engine is 24" and the turning radius
is 3' wider than the 2WD apparatus, at 32'. PTO generator will not be able to be installed
due to interference with the pump generator. The cost runs between $14,000-16,700.
Discussion re power drainage of the electrical system was held. B. HIMES reported that
the volunteers were unanimous that the color of the new rig be Lime Green. He
proceeded to outline the changes made to the specifications, notifying the Board that
there would be approximately a $20,000 increase to upgrade the new vehicle to a 4WD.
C. DAVIDSON brought to the Board's attention his feelings on purchasing a 4WD
apparatus for the Department. He focused on the amount of times that 4WD is used
during calls and the actual need or benefits of purchasing a 4WD engine. B. McNEIL told
the Board that he was concerned that 4WD does not necessarily help during winter
driving conditions such as icy roads, and he is concerned that with a 4WD engine they
would be losing turning radius. A. DEVRIES told the Board that there would be
additional cost for the new vehicle because there are new emission standards that must be
met and these are running approx. $15-20,000 more.
Further discussion was held regarding the benefits and consequences of putting only one
bid package out requesting a 4WD apparatus. There were mixed feelings on the purchase
of either vehicle, 4WD vs. 2WD. S. ARNDT asked for a motion from the Board to
proceed. It was MOVED, M. DOLPH, and SECONDED, G. SPALINGER to send the
specifications forward to the Borough requesting bids fora 4WD Fire Engine. C.
DAVIDSON, MOVED to amend the motion to purchase a 2WD vehicle. It was
SECONDED for discussion by M. DOLPH. Board members continued discussion
regarding the purchase of a 4WD vs. a 2WD Fire Engine, determining what the pros and
cons of each were, and voicing concerns of potential problems of both and the financial
status of the Board to be able to accommodate purchasing either of the vehicles in
question. M. DOPLH asked the Board to ensure that they stay within their financial
means when making the purchase. After further review and discussion a roll call vote was
called to approve or disapprove the amended motion by C. DAVIDSON. The motion
FAILED. with a 3-2 vote to stav with the original motion to nut out bid nackaees to
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purchase a 4WD Fire Engine. The Board concurred that at the time of negotiations, if
they felt a 2WD would be more beneficial, they would work on bringing down the specs
to fit such a vehicle.
B. Training Building Use Agreement
No update at this time.
C. Cossette Property Lease
No update at this time. However, S. ARNDT did notify the Board that R&M Consultants
were scheduled to perform the design and survey work for the leased property, which
would delineate where the easement comes through the property. He would like to bring
the option to do this back to the Board at a future time.
D. Burn Building Stipends
B. HIMES asked for clarification from the Board on the dispersal of gift certificates to
the volunteers who helped with the pouring of the foundation. He was told by Finance
that the issuance of monetary rewards must come through direct stipends, not through gift
certificates. The original idea of the gift certificates to be awarded were specifically to be
given to volunteers. He asked for clarification on Board members and spouses who also
assisted with the foundation. S. ARNDT told HIMES the names of those that assisted
with the foundation and asked for a motion to present the stipends to these individuals.
C. DAVIDSON, MOVED and A. DEVRIES, SECONDED the motion to provide $100
stipends to the 5 individuals who helped on setting the foundation for the Burn Building.
The motion PASSED, unanimously. The individuals who would be receiving these
stipends are: Doug Mathers, Greg Spalinger, Nancy Arndt, Yvonne Arndt, and Scott
Arndt.
CHIEF'S REPORT
CHIEF HIMES reported the Officer's new pagers had been programmed. The Holmatro
tool shipment would be delayed two weeks, due to the heavy demand of their products.
The City of Kodiak was implementing the new digital communications (paging) system
the second week of July. BFD, WBFD, Chiniak and the Hospital will all still be using the
older system, but would be tied into the new system as well. There maybe a possible
service fee for those entities outside of the City program.
At the Fire Expo there was a new manufacturer of turnouts. Delivery of new turnouts is
approximately 6-8 months at present. The new distributor has comparable product to the
other distributors.
CHIEF HIMES will be on annual leave July 17-28`h
Attended the Avian Flu seminar, washing hands is essential to ward off the Flu. It is
reported that Canada has seen recent outbreaks of the Avian Flu. A packet for disaster
preparation will be available.
52 Calls YTD for Bayside:
9 Structure
3 Dumpster
2 Wildland
2 MVAs
2 Car fires
12 False alarms
2 Hazmat
3 Other
One volunteer from the Department will go out on evenings to address the maintenance
of hydrants throughout the District.
Questioned what the Board wanted to do with the old copier. Volunteers are interested if
it is available to them.
Discussion occurred regarding the new communications system. Inner-operability is
within the present system, all entities can communicate together. On the new system
communication will be limited between entities. However, HIMES reported this new
system is a statewide issuance.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
None.
BOARD COMMENTS:
S. Arndt. None.
A. DeVries. Appreciates the involvement from the volunteers re the color of the new
engine. He is presently split on the decision to go fora 2WD vs. 4WD. He felt the last
fire proved the point that a thermal imaging camera would be beneficial for the
Department. He would like to see any excess monies used in the purchase of the new
vehicle to go toward necessary fire accessories. He feels adamant about using the new
technology available to get people in and out of dangerous situations with an adequate
amount of safety.
M. Dolph. None.
G. Spalinger. None.
C. Davidson. Agreed with A. DEVRIES re the availability of new technology and
getting the means to be able to use it.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
Tentative meetings scheduled are as follows: July 18 (Scratched at 6/21 mtg) and August
9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was MOVED, C. DAVIDSON, and SECONDED, M. DOLPH, to adjourn the
meeting. The motion CARRIED unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
J is ple ,Secretary
Engineering /Facilities Department
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APPROVED BY:
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Scott Arndt, Chair
Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board
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