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Staff ReportsCITY OF KA.LISPELL FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT CASH RECONCILEMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 31, 1995 CASH ON HAND & DEMAND DEPOSITS; NORWEST CASH ON HAND $10,569.26 NORWEST CHECKING $54,420.72 CITY HEALTH FUND (NORWEST) $195,373.88 CITY HEALTH FUND STIP $419,192.49 STIP PROGRAM $8,280,536.96 NORWEST SWIMMING ACCT $104.97 BIDDER'S BONDS $82,148.85 -----------­----- SUB -TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS: $9,042,347.13 INVESTMENTS: VALIC Deferred Comp. $259,441.40 GLACIER BANK: INTEREST SUBSIDY $8,677.14 LOAN GRANT $3,876.23 COURTYARD RESERVE ACCOUNT $2,995.19 .. OTHER INVESTMENTS: SEWER: 1987 S & C BONDS $0 00 SEWER: 1988 S & C BONDS $7,411.33 SEWER: 1989 S & C BONDS $4,000.00 SEWER: 1990 S & C BONDS $5,500.00 MERIDIAN 1990 S & C $2,822.68 SEWER: 1991 S & C BONDS $2,252.84 SEWER: 1992 S & C BONDS $7,000.00 SEWER: 1993 S & C BONDS $3,650.00 SEWER: 1994 S & C BONDS $24,255.94 ------- - TOTAL INVESTMENTS: $331,882.75 PETTY CASH $750.00 TOTAL TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR: $9,374,979.88 Respectfully Submitted, Carol L. Kostman Assistant Finance Director KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT 336 1 st Avenue East P. O. Box 1997 KALISPELL, MONTANA 59903.1997 TED MAIN TED WAGGENER DAVE MAYHEW ASST. CHIEF FIRE CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL January 3,1996 City Manager, Bruce Williams Honorable Mayor, Doug Rauthe City Council Members Quarterly Fire Department Report for the Forth Quarter ending December 31,1995. 1. Children With Matches . 1 . 9 Vehicle Accidents Gas 1 F Containment 2. Careless Smoking 1- 10. Vehicle Fir, Wiring or Backfire 4 3. Combustibles Near Heat 3 = 11. Gasoline Hazard Control 2 4. Electrical Wiring 2 >„Y . 12. Chimney Fire 2 5. Electrical Appliance Motors 2 '- 13. Alarm Malfunction 12 6. Food Preparation 7 • : 14. Smoke Scare, Honest Mistake 12 7. Rubbish, Weeds,Garbage 4° --y-: , 15. Service Call 2 Cans 8. Welding, or Cutting Sparks 1 1 16. Fire Engine Standby 1 This is a total of 57 fire runs, one of which was a "General Alarm", (a fire large enough to call in all off -duty firefighters). The estimated total fire loss for the forth quarter was $15,200.00. The "General Alarm Fire," was a garage fire located at 233 Third Avenue East. The garage was totally involved in fire when the fire department got to the scene. It is undetermined as to how the fire started. The fire marshal determined where it started, but not how it started. Ambulance Service The ambulances made 461 runs for the forth quarter of 1995 with a total mileage traveled of 6736 miles. This quarter there were 105 ambulance runs that were no haul, (patients refused treatment, non -injury accidents, etc). Also, this quarter there were eight ambulance runs that at least two patients were treated and transported. A new 1996 Ford Ambulance was put into service on December 26,1995. It seems to be a very nice vehicle and will be a great asset to the Kalispell Fire Department. All firefighters were involved in fire and emergency medical training this quarter. The man hours devoted to training were 1080. Of this training 790 man hours were done on -duty while 290 hours were done off -duty. Some of the training areas involved re listed below: E.M.T. Paramedic Class Fire Engine Pumping Ladder Practice Self Contained Breathing Ap Hazardous Materials Incident Command System E.M.T. Continued Education E.M.T.-D Recertification P.H.L.S. Medical Fire Ground Communications Ventilation Practice Fire Hose Practice Fire Business Inspections Disaster Drill Operations Fire Ground Operations Fire Inves Ambulance Our eight personnel that are taking the "Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Course," are still very active in the course. Each one of our eight personnel taking the course went to Spokane, Washington to work with the Spokane Ambulance Service for 60 hours. They are going to class on Monday and Wednesday nights to practice for the National Examination. The State E.M.S. Bureaus is scheduled to give the National written and practical Examination at Flathead Valley Community College on February 24-251996. Fire Prevention activities occurring during the forth quarter of 1995 were as follows:172 commercial building inspections with the fire marshal reinspecting 4 of the commercial buildings to correct the more serious problems. The fire marshal inspected two day care facilities for fire code violations. The fire marshal made four liquor license inspections for fire code violations. He also did two sprinkler inspections of buildings that are being built with fire sprinkler systems installed. Public fire safety activities included fire safety talks and demonstrations given to various civic, industrial, church and school groups. These activities contacted 750 people. The public fire safety subject areas during this quarter were: Fire Safety in the Workplace Fire Safety in the Home Proper Fire extinguisher UseIN Proper Use of Smoke Detectors Kitchen Fire Safety Home Fire Escape Plan Other Kalispell Fire Department contacts were made with 348 students and 64 adults in the form of Kalispell Fire Department Tours. There were 82 people who used the Kalispell Firefighters Chimney Brush Program", this quarter. The Kalispell Firefighters (no taxpayer money) bought the rods and brushes to be loaned to anyone who needs to clean their chimney. Respectfully Submitted: Ted A. Main Assistant Fire Chief KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT ANk 336 1 st Avenue East P. O. Box 1997 KALISPELL, MONTANA 59903.1997 TED MAIN TED WAGGENER DAVE MAYHEW ASST. CHIEF FIRE CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL January 5,1996 City Manager, Bruce Williams Honorable Mayor, Doug Rauthe City Council Members Annual Report of Kalispell Fire Department for 1995. Fire Response by Type: 1. Children With Matches 1 0 11. Vehicle Accidents Gas Containment 5 2. Careless Smoking 4 12. Vehicle Fire,Wiring or Backfire 13 3. Combustible Near Heat 14 13. Gasoline Hazard Control 6 4. Electrical Wiring 12 14. Natural Gas Leak/ Smell 4 5. Electrical Appliance Motors 8 15. Chimney Fire 9 6. Food Preparation 20 16. Alarm Malfunction 45 7. Rubbish, Weeds,Garbage Cans 22 17. Malicious False Alarms Smoke Scare,Honest Mistake 3 28 8. Welding or Cutting Sparks 1 18. 9. Arson 1 19. Stand -By Hazardous Condition 35 10. Hazardous Material Cleanup 2 20. Service Call 3 The Kalispell Fire Department answered 236 fire calls during 1995. There were 4 "General Alarms", (fire large enough to call in off -duty personnel). The "General Alarm" fires had an average of 15 men returning from off -duty. This compares with 210 fire calls in 1994 and 5 "General Alarms". Estimated fire loss for 1995 was $121,750.00. Estimated fire loss in 1994 was $430,775.00. 2- Ambulance Service The ambulance service made 1873 responses during 1995, traveling 27,422 miles. 1542 patients were transported. There were 376 ambulance runs that were no -haul, patient refused treatment, non -injury accidents, etc.. This compares to 1786 ambulance runs in 1994, a rise of 87 ambulance runs over 1994. Ambulance responses for 1995 by type: 1. Motor Vehicle Accidents 303 16% 8. Sick Calls(flu, prior 294 16% injuries,miscarriages,S.I.D S) 2. Cardiac Problems 219 12% 9. Other Trauma(assaults,sport 115 06% injuries,drownings,burns, industrial accidents ) 3. Falls 247 13% 10. Strokes 55 03% 4. Transfers 233 12% 11. Directly Related 67 04% Drugs/ Alcohol 5. Poisonings 19 01 % 12. Psychiatric Problems 32 02% 6. Obstetrics 3 00% 13. E.M.T. Defibrillation Used 24 01 % 7. Medical Emergencies 286 15% 14. No-Haul(patient refused 376 20% (seizures, fainting, treatment) metabolic, G.I.Bleed, Breathing Problems) All fire department members were recertified in C.P.R. during 1995. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation was used by firefighters on 23 calls in 1995. The fire department has 14 emergency personnel that are medical technician defibrillation trained and 7 personnel that are emergency medical technician intermediate trained. The fire department ran on 24 E.M.T. Defibrillation calls this past year. There were 15 E.M.T. Defibrillation runs in 1994. Training During 1995 a total of 4951 man hours were devoted to training. The training encompassed all 21 firefighters and covered the following subject areas. -3- Fire Service Operating Fire Pumps Commercial Building Preplan Fireground Operations Fire Investigation Ladder Practice Hose and Nozzle Practice Forcible Entry Fire Business Inspections Fire Engine Driving Fire Ground Communications Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Incident Command System Fire Hydrant Testing Positive Pressure Ventilation Ventilation Practice Special Rescue(Hurst Tool) Hazardous Materials Emergency Medical Technicians Training Sexual Assault- Patient Care Incident Command in E.M.S. C.P.R. Update Course Electrical Hazards E.M.T. Recertification (every three months) Emergency Childbirth Medical Disaster Drills Extrication Practices Ambulance Run Critiques(Dr. Lara) Ambulance Driving Skills Hazardous Materials in EMS E.M.T. Continued Education Winter Environmental Safety Proper Lifting of Patients E.M.T. Paramedic Course Infectious Disease Control Management Training Urban -Interface Wildland Fires Oklahoma City Disaster Management Training was provided either in-house or by the National Fire Academy, Montana Fire Service Training School, Montana Law Enforcement Academy, F.A.M.E. Council, local medical community, private industry and Flathead Valley Community College. Fire Prevention Commercial building inspections made during 1995 were 764. In addition, 26 institutional inspections of schools, churches, day care centers etc. were done. Advice and recommendations were made on 7 wood burning applicant installations. A total of 204 tall grass and weed complaints were handled. The fire marshal was involved in 7 fire cause determination investigations. Four members of our department are members of the Flathead Fire Investigation Team. The fire marshal tested 8 alarm systems and was involved in 6 school fire drills. Fire Prevention Training Management of Hazardous Material Hospital Fire Safety Public Fire Education Fire/ Arson Investigation Sprinkler System Installation Managing a Fire Prevention Program Public Fire Safety Education Public fire safety education contacts made throughout 1995 were with 4841 individuals. Fire safety talks, demonstrations and classes were given in the following subject areas. 5- In addition to the contacts mentioned, about 1079 individuals toured the Kalispell Fire Department in 1995. The Kalispell Fire Department "Chimney Brush Program", was used by 213 people in 1995. The Kalispell Firefighters (no taxpayer money), bought the brushes and rods to be loaned to anyone who needs to clean their chimney. The " Kalispell Firefighters Brush Program", remains a viable fire prevention and education tool. Safety contacts encompassed virtually all age groups and many segments of our local population. The Kalispell fire Department still have smoke detectors to be given to anyone who can not afford to purchase them. If people are unable to put up the smoke detectors, our firefighters will install them. As of January 1,1990, a state law went into effect that requires smoke detectors be installed in any rental property. The Kalispell Fire Department will continue to enforce this law as it is sure to save many lives. In 1995 310 fire hydrants were flowed, lubricated and cleaned. Any hydrant that there was a problem with, the water department was contacted and the hydrant was repaired, or replaced as needed. Respectfully Submitted, Ted A. Main Assistant Fire Chief To: Bruce Williams From: Roger W. Hop ' Date: January 9, 1996 Subject: Local Government Pow Wow Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Columbia Falls City Council inviting you and the Kalispell City Council to a meeting with the Flathead County Commissioners, Whitefish City Council and Columbia Falls City Council on Monday, January 29. I'll give you a call on Thursday afternoon or Friday to hear your thoughts on the idea and see if you think your council is willing to participate in these meetings. If so, I would like your help in putting together an agenda for the first meeting. Also, I've reviewed the applications for planning director. I have not yet ranked them. There appears to me to be a good pool of five or six well -qualified and experienced applicants, so we shouldn't have any problem filling the position. FROM Tt-m DESK OF... ROGER W. HOPKINs CITY MANAGER CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS P.O. Box 1970, 130 SDM-1 ST. W. CoLumBIA FALLS, MT 59912-1970 (406) 892-4391 Fax: (406) 892-4413 City of Columbia Falls RO, Box 1970, 130 Sixth St. W. ® Columbia Falls, MT 59912-1970 i (406) 892-4391 ® Fax: (406) 892-4413 January 8, 1996 Whitefish City Administrator Dale Ennor Flathead County Commission Chairwoman Sharon Stratton Kalispell City Manager Bruce Williams There have been occasional discussions about the desirability for the four Flathead local governing boards to get together at least once a quarter in a public meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern. There have even been past examples, such as the Tri-Cities Commission of the late 1970s, of local government officials getting together on a regular basis. Former Columbia Falls Mayor and Councilwoman Colleen Allison recently reminded me of one idea for scheduling the fifth Mondays in each year for such meetings. With typically four fifth Mondays a year, the meetings could rotate among the four jurisdictions to provide meeting space and clerical services for minute taking. With the new year upon us, and good intentions abounding, it seems appropriate to stop talking about meeting and just do it. There are enough good potential agenda items to get these meetings going: CAB board structure; interlocal governmental cooperation as initiated by the "Which Way Kalispell" study; privatization of the landfill; updates on study commission recommendations; county/city roads, air quality, water quality issues ... In addition, there are new council members in the three cities for which an opportunity to meet and get to know each other may be valuable. Therefore, the Columbia Falls City Council would like to invite the chief administrative officers and members of the Whitefish and Kalispell City Councils and the Flathead County Board of Commissioners to attend the first meeting of 1996 of the Flathead Policy Council (or Fifth Monday Commission - whatever name seems appropriate) at 7 p.m. on January 29. The City of Columbia Falls will coordinate the agenda, provide the meeting space, recording cleric, coffee and cookies. We hope that this idea, along with the specific meeting time and place and potential agenda items, can be discussed by the commissioners at an upcoming meeting, as well as by the various councils at your Jan. 16 meeting. Please contact Columbia Falls City Manager Roger Hopkins regarding the willingness of your elected officials to meet, and any agenda topics. Ennor, Stratton, Williams Page 2 January 8, 1996 From these meetings we may hopefully reach consensus on joint efforts that can improve service to our taxpayers. The worst that can happen is we can agree to disagree about any number of issues. But in doing so we will 'improve our understanding of issues and problems and how we all respond to these concerns, building faith and trust in each other as local government leaders and officials. The best that can happen is improved service to our constituents, building the public's faith and trust in their local government leaders and officials. We look forward to seeing you on January 29! 4or -_ Christman ia� I Doug I er, C un# man e ifer eger, Council man Robbie Kolodejchuk, Councilwoman Roger Newman, Councilman 4 -,-Z4�z Michael Shepard, Councilman e Silva, Councilman cc: Roger Hopkins, Columbia Falls City Manager