HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.04.18 Wildfire Safety Committee Minutes MINUTESOF THE
ASHLAND FIRE WISE COMMISSION
Wednesday, p A ril 181h, 2012
12:OOPM to 1:00PM
Conference Room, Ashland Fire Station #1
455 Siskiyou Blvd
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INTRODUCTIONS Present: Kathy Kane,Ron Parker, Mike Morris,Ron Bolstad, Jim Hardt, Pete
Norvell, Eric Olson, Kelly Gustafson,Firewise Communities Coordinator Ali True Absent:
Kimberley Summers
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 21 St, 2012 meeting approved
IV. PUBLIC FORUM None
V. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Poster Contest Judging will go first, and photo will be
taken of the Commission since all Commissioners are present.
VI. BUSINESS
A. Firewise Poster Contest Judging winner: each class' posters were judged and class winner
and `most creative' were selected. Commissioners present voted grand prize, with Chief
Karns and Kimberley Summers voting after the Commission meeting. Winners will be
notified during Firewise Week and prizes given out accordingly. Kathy Kane was thanked for
her organization and presentation of the contest.
B. Photo of Commission taken. Will be posted on website.
C. Presentation by James Johnstone, SOU student about Firewise 5K. Not present, update
provided by Ali regarding work and efforts of student organizer, opportunities to volunteer
morning of race.
D. Update on Firewise Projects and Confirm Volunteer Sign-Up
a) Clean-Up Day—Commissioner Parker: advertising in place, JPR calendar, handout,
city source, e-mail. Volunteer sign up confirmed by Commissioners. Will be part of
the press release next week.
Volunteers: 5/6/12
1. Mike Morris: 8-9, set-up
2. Pete Norvell 9 -11
3. Ron Bolstad 9-11
4. Kim Gabriel 11-1
5. Jim Hardt tentative, maybe late afternoon
6. Kathleen Kane 2 hours anytime
7. Eric Olson, 4-5, take—down
8. Kelly Gustafson, tentative
Still need volunteers for afternoon between 12-4.
b) Firewise Week—Commissioner Bolstad: sign installed, events falling into place.
Requested flyers for speaking at local events. 110 for Ron B, 25 for Ron P.
c) Community updates—Ali
a. 5110 event, Strawberry Hill Firewise meeting, commissioners invited
b. Blossomview Estates Firewise day next week
c. Other communities are renewing status on schedule.
D. Upcoming events
1. Firewise week events, May 5-12, 2012
2. City Council Meeting, May 1 St and May 15th
a. Neighborhood groups and commissioners invited to May 1 St meeting
E. Demonstration of new Firewise Communities Map and website links.
a. Commissioners agreed that not having street names for geographical distinction was
best. Website will just list the community names and have map available on-line.
VII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ali reminded everyone to record their volunteer hours.
VIII. REVIEW AND SET COMMISSION CALENDAR/NEXT MEETING
A. Next Regularly Scheduled Meetings: May 16th, 2012 and June 20th, 2012
IX.ADJOURN: 1:00 PM
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in this meeting,please contact the Public Works Office at 488-5587(TTYphone number 1 800 735
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