DRAFT MINUTES COST REVIEW AD-HOC COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020 3PM – 5PM SISKIYOU ROOM 51 WINBURN WAY
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Slattery called the Meeting to order at 3 PM.
Members in attendance were Roberta Stebbins, Pamela Lucas, Stefani Seffinger, Mike Morris, Shane Hunter and Shaun Moran.
Members Julie Akins, Jim Bachman and Mark Welch were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Cost Ad-Hoc Review Committee December 4, 2019
Moran/Stebbins moved to approve the minutes. Discussion: None. All Ayes. Motion passed unanimously.
III. FIRE UNION PRESENTATION City Administrator Kelly Madding gave a brief introduction. She explained the difference between the City and Fire Union roles. She explained the Fire Presentation is coming from the Fire Union not the City. President of Ashland Firefighter’s Association Brent Knutson and V.P. of Ashland Firefighter’s association Nick Palmesano went over a PowerPoint presentation (see attached).
Items discussed were:
How the Firefighters worked with the Budget Officers.
Public Safety.
Cuts to Fire Department.
Staffing Comparisons.
Current Fire Department Staffing.
Ambulance Service Area and Fire Department Capabilities.
Ashland Fire and Rescue becoming a Fire District.
Pros and Cons of a Fire District for the City of Ashland.
Pros and Cons of a Fire District for the Fire Department.
Steps for District Formation.
Cost Review Measures.
Fire District Funding.
City of Ashland Property Tax Distribution.
Tax Rates and Wildfire Division.
The Committee discussed a feasibility study. The Committee discussed the pros and cons of a Fire District for the City of Ashland. Madding suggested that the Committee convey all recommendations to the Council.
IV. AMBULANCE SERVICES DISCUSSION Madding gave a brief Staff report. Administrative Services Manager Bryn Morrison went over a spreadsheet (see attached). Items discussed were:
Materials and Services.
Staffing.
Ambulance Service Operations and cost.
Fire Chief Shepherd explained the difference of Ambulance calls verses EMS calls. Chief explained the duties of the Fire Department in a 911 situation. The Committee discussed the General Fund and financial sustainability. Morrison went over equipment funds. The Committee discussed fixed asset costs. Chief Shepherd discussed staffing. Morris spoke to the importance of the need of Staff to operate equipment in the event of a fire. The Committee discussed the criteria of risk. The Committee discussed cost benefit of having the ASA. The Committee decided that Community Development will be discussed at the next meeting. Seffinger suggested to discuss valued services and to look more at essential services in each department. Moran suggested for Staff to look into ideas to find a way to cut 5% in the budget. Madding suggested to look at all of the information first and then look at cuts.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM
Respectfully submitted by: ______________________________________ City Recorder Melissa Huhtala
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