HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.04.17 Wildfire Safety Committee Minutes MINUTES FOR A MEETING OF THE
ASHLAND FIRE WISE COMMISSION
Wednesday,April 171h,2013
12:OOPM to 1:OOPM
Conference Room,Ashland Fire Station#1
455 Siskiyou Blvd
I. CALL TO ORDER 12:00 pm Note: meal source and amount: Zoey's Cafe (9)total $105.64
II.INTRODUCTIONS: Pete Norvell,Matt Warshawsky, Kelly Eaton,Kathy Kane,Eric Olson, Greg Lemhouse,
Annette Herron Staff: Kimberley Summers,Ali True. Absent: Ron Parker
Welcome new Council Liaison, Greg Lemhouse, and new Commissioner Annette Herron
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 20th, 2013 meeting Approved 12:05 pm
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
V.ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The Jackson County Title III reimbursements are really tightening down on"approved expenses"attendance will
be counted for reimbursement with copies of the Commission Minutes. Please make sure you RSVP for the meetings that
way we can have a lunch for you and we can get appropriately reimbursed.
VI.BUSINESS
A. Review new guidance for Commissions and Council Liaisons, attachment for review included
B. Report on Firewise in the 4th Grade Program and judge finalist in Poster Contest-
Thank you Kathy for all your help, Great Job! Poster contests judging will take place in the front lobby please
mark your vote on the top 3 posters that you like.
C. Clean-Up Day report and volunteer sign-ups needed
Last night the City Council recognized the Firewise Commission and Recology for the cleanup day last year and
being willing to do it again this year. The Firefighters Association has volunteered to help unload into dumpsters
this year. Volunteers may be needed. Ali True may contact Greg Lemhouse if any community hours are needed
from the football players, she will know more in the next few days.
D. Report on Firewise Commission Board Member Survey: Olson and Norvell
Hand out was provided"Response Summary" it was well received 47%response was from the home owners
association. The results were discussed from the survey; It had some interesting facts it was found that 77% did
not want more training. The conclusion was that we should continue to offer the same programs and how to get
people involved in the HOA's work on codes and funding and what groups of people to help. It was discussed to
possibly having a contest to encourage people this would include individual home owners; submit why they
should be considered as a Firewise property. Learned a lot and got some new ideas from this survey.
E. MYFN update: True
Map your Firewise neighborhood; Annette Herron has attended two meetings now. Disaster preparedness
program, integrating the two programs together you will hear more about it in the future.
F. VII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
VIII.REVIEW AND SET COMMISSION CALENDAR/NEXT MEETING
A. Next meetings: May 15th, 2013 and June 19th, 2013
IX.ADJOURN: 1:00 PM
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Public Works Office at 488-5587(TTYphone number 1 800 735 2900). Notification 48 hours prior
to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title I). bb