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Action Memorandum 2022-002
Subject: Appoint Chief Alan Nickell (Primary) and Deputy Chief Karl Schaefermeyer
(Alternate) to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Communications Center Advisory
Board
Agenda Date: June 27, 2022
Background and justification: Kenai Peninsula Borough Code 2.60.040, Emergency Services
Communications Center Advisory Board, provides for the establishment of a nine -member board to
govern the emergency services communication system including providing long-range planning for
enhanced 9-1-1 services. The board shall advise the borough assembly and administration
regarding the level of service, training, new equipment, and budgeting needed to properly
operate the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency services communication centers.
The advantage for the city by allowing this membership is to give administration a voice into how 9-
1-1 services are being controlled, funded, planned and administered for the betterment of the
community as a whole.
The City received notice the Assembly is seeking membership for the board, with representation
from the following agencies:
• Central Emergency Service Area*
• Nikiski Fire Service Area*
• City of Homer Police Department**
• City of Seward Police Department**
• City of Kenai Police Department**
• City of Soldotna Police Department**
• Alaska State Troopers***
• 9-1-1 Dispatch Center
*The Mayor shall consider recommendations of the applicable service area boards when appointing
representatives from service areas.
**City members shall be appointed by each city's appointing authority in accordance with the law
and any applicable interagency agreement.
***The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety will designate the Alaska State Trooper
representative on the board.
Action Memorandum 2022-02 appoints Chief Alan Nickell as the primary member and Deputy Chief
Karl Schaefermeyer as the alternate member representing the City of Seward.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive 2.2.9 Public Safety - Maintain an effective public safety communications
Plan: network in Seward, including enhance emergency 911 system
Strategic Plan: Page 13 Promote the Development of local communication networks
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Finance Director Signature: -�
Attorney Review,/ Administration Recommendation
RxYes x Approve the action memorandum
Not applicable Other:
DISPOSITION
Approved by City Council on June 27, 2022.
Kenai Peninsula Borough
2.60.040. Emergency services communications center advisory board.
A. A nine -member 9-1-1 interagency advisory board is hereby established to govern the emergency services
communication system including providing long-range planning for enhanced 9-1-1 services. The board shall
advise the borough assembly and administration regarding the level of service, training, new equipment, and
budgeting needed to properly operate the enhanced 911 emergency services communication centers.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, an interagency agreement may be entered
between the borough and affected agencies within the borough which shall govern the membership and
operation of this board.
B. Membership on the board shall include representatives from the Central Emergency Service Area, the Nikiski
Fire Service Area, the City of Homer Police Department, the City of Seward Police Department, the City of
Kenai Police Department, the City of Soldotna Police Department, the Alaska State Troopers, and the 9-1-1
dispatch center located in the vicinity of Soldotna. The mayor shall appoint and the assembly shall confirm by
motion or resolution individual appointments from the borough to this board, including those from the
service areas and the 9-1-1 dispatch center. The mayor shall consider recommendations of the applicable
service area boards when appointing representatives from service areas. City members shall be each city's
chief of police, unless another member of each police department is appointed by each city's appointing
authority in accordance with the law and any applicable interagency agreement. The Alaska State Trooper
representative shall be the Commander of the Alaska State Troopers on the Kenai Peninsula or his designee,
and in accordance with any applicable interagency agreement. One or more alternate members may also be
appointed for each listed service area and agency in the same manner described above for each board
member.
C. Appointments shall be for an indefinite term, provided that the appointing authority may terminate an
appointment at any time, with or without cause, in the sole discretion of the appointing authority.
D. The board shall be governed by the most current version of Robert's Rules of Order and shall be responsible
for annually electing a chair and vice -chair. Five members shall constitute a quorum; however, any action
shall require the affirmative vote of five or more board members. Members may attend via teleconference in
accordance with applicable provisions of law. The board may adopt by-laws governing its procedures
consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
E. A vacancy shall occur if a board member:
1. Is removed from office by the appointing authority;
2. Is no longer employed by the agency, service area or department holding a seat on the board as
described above;
3. Is physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of office;
4. Misses three consecutive regular board meetings unless excused;
5. Resigns and the resignation is accepted; or
6. Is convicted of a felony while a member of the board.
F. Vacancies in borough seats on the board shall be filled by mayoral appointment and confirmation of the
assembly. Vacancies in non -borough seats shall be filled in the manner provided above for city and state
members.
G. Board members shall serve without compensation but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses pursuant
to Alaska Statutes from their respective employers.
(Ord. No. 2003-07, § 3, 4-1-03; Ord. No. 2001-04, § 1, 4-3-01)