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Case #5: Update on Fire Department Expansion <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler reported that the Department had a "brainstorm session". They spent three hours <br />and had a very good discussion. We talked in-depth about added locations and expansions and <br />staffing increases. At the budget discussion, there will be a proposal for a second building. A <br />location is 161st and Variolite - the Federal property - or at the other end if that's not possible. We <br />need to look at the safety issue of the park. If we get up to 30 fire fighters, we should not need <br />more of an increase in staffing. With regm'd to the building, this one on the Municipal campus <br />would be the main one. The other area would be for the four response vehicles. The budget will <br />also reflect a request for another vehicle. We did not talk a lot of detail. This was just to throw out <br />ideas. Upon inquiry, Chief Kapler responded that the vehicle request would be for a full-size <br />engine pumper. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued relating to personnel. The Department would like to be staffed with 30 fine <br />fighters. <br /> <br />Boardmember McLaughlin suggested that as the fire calls increase, and there is more activity for <br />the volunteers, you will see drop outs as it becomes a larger commitment. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler added that there is also "burn out". The Department's goal is that the level of service <br />does not drop one iota. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder asked if the Depm'tment has talked about where the money will come from. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that the discussion was strictly about the CIP and the time line. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder reported that there is an architectural study allocated in 1997 and construction <br />allocated in 1998 from an interfund loan. <br /> <br />BOARD INPUT <br /> <br />1) Night Vision tlelmet <br /> <br />Chairperson Pearson commented on night vision helmets and inquired the Board's thoughts on <br />them. <br /> <br />Boardmember McLaughlin felt they were too high priced. <br /> <br />2) Other Needs <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated that there are equipment requests on the 1996 budget. He added that the <br />Department is doing a good job of keeping the equipment in good repair. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued relating to the traffic signal overrides that will need to be purchased. It will be <br />for four units at $1,200 per unit. These will be reflected in the budget. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Mayor Hardin and seconded by Boardmember McLaughlin to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Fire Board/February 14, 1996 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />