08/16/2011 Regular Meeting FIRE PROTECTION AREA NO.1 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
BAYSIDE FIRE HALL
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR DOLPH, called the regular meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Chair Mike Dolph, S. Arndt and 1.Pickett. A quorum was
established. Absent were D. Canavan and R. Nelson. Others present were M.
Barnett of KIB and Richard Carstens.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved Scott Arndt and seconded to approve Agenda. Motion CARRIED by
an affirmative voice vote.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT
It was moved Scott Arndt and seconded to Acknowledge Receipt of the Financial
Report. Motion CARRIED by an affirmative voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was moved, Scott Arndt and seconded to approve the Minutes of June 21, 2011.
Motion CARRIED by affirmative voice vote.
VISITOR COMMENTS
Richard Carstens is acting Stand -in Chief in Bob Himes absence. Richard shared
with the board that seven recruits had just been through the burn unit, good
group, and ready to go. Flowers and a card were to be sent to Bob Himes's
mother and family, requested permission to put FPA Board names on card.
REPORTS
a. Chief's Report
Bob Himes is absent.
b. Chair Report
Discussion of activities coming up (ICS Training sessions). Discussion of
lack of ability to get financial report from borough /Karl Short.
c. Staff's Report
Jim Pickett will leave Sunday for FIR Officer's training in Atlanta.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Building Security
Chair Dolph discussed security of burn site, provided a hand -out of pictures and
information of various blockade -type structures that could be used on site. Chair
Dolph told the board that Chief Himes was looking at devices and different
options to control access to the site. Chair Dolph opened the floor to discussion.
SA stated that dumpsters need to be moved, pot holes need to be filled in.
Woody Koning /Rick Gifford will be contacted with a letter from the board. Chair
Dolph added that Chief Nimes had recently sent a letter to the borough
concerning this issue. Chair Dolph added that a letter will be drafted, issue needs
to be resolved.
Other Items
Jim Pickett asked about old building construction materials in the back of the
building site, what is to be done with them? Discussion. Fall Calendar; Annual
banquet Saturday September 17. J. Pickett added that there will be a fundraiser
to support the Northwest Burn Foundation, "Fill the Boot" will take place October
2 from 10 -4 at Safeway. The Fire Conference in Fairbanks is September 19 -24; no
one from Kodiak will attend. October Fire Prevention Month.
VISITOR COMMENTS
R. Carstens commented that a trainer for apparatus training should have to fulfill
agreement and return to Kodiak. Training is needed. A letter needs to be sent to
sales rep of Pierce Manufacturing. Chair Dolph will speak to Chief Himes regarding
this.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
S. Arndt relays comments /frustrations concerning budget.
Chair Dolph - Letter generated by M. Dolph, Chief Himes regarding warranty of
two turbos (engine vs squad).
J. Pickett — None.
Chair Dolph — Will not seek re- election this year.
MEETING SCHEDULE
No meetings scheduled for September. Work Session October 4, Regular Meeting
October 18.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the Meeting was adjourned at
7:28 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Martha Barnett
KIB Engineering /Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
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Fire Protection Area No. I Board