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Friday, December 12,2014 11:10 AM
Don Coleman
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RE: Message from 45C-5
Hello,
I will allow the BOCC to agendize this if they desire. I agree that this topic needs to be discussed. I will
not be willing to sign an MOU between the Fire District and Pleasant Harbor project without the subsidy of
a full time employee (quarterly fee) and supplementation of an aerial fire apparatus that can reach the tall
structures that will be going in. I cannot support a project if we will not have the staffing or equipment to
mitigate emergencies there. While I support the project, we will sustain an overwhelming impact on our
Fire Department operations in terms of call volume, real estate to protect, traffic, and structures that we
would be unable to fully access, We only staff 1 full time employee each day and my position is currently
part-time. We are currently unable to provide adequate safety or response to such a development without
assistance. Even with the financial assistance with an aerial truck, our budget wouldn't allow for the
annual ladder and hydraulic testing required, in addition to the heavy annual mechanical maintenance we
would take on. I realize that the project would increase throughout the four phases, so the impact
wouldn't occur all at once,
I'm eager to participate in discussions on ways that we may be able to transition the department in a
position where we can adequately support this new community.
I am looking into alternate location possibilities but will need to find a solution in a reasonable amount of
time. If the resort has suggestions on land procurement for a new fire station site, I would appreciate
them.
I'll look for a response from the BOCC on a possible meeting, and will forward this to my Fire District BOC
as well.
Respectfully,
Pat
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FYI on a different topic that is germane to the discussion. Our fire station on the Duckabush that is first
response to the project area and marina sustained severe flood damage during our recent weather
events. I've closed the station until DCD and the insurance company can further assess. It is likely it will
remain closed permanently. The two fire apparatus housed inside are also losses. My crew risked their
safety in swift water trying to save the vehicles, but it was not possible. We had to rescue a family nearby
who were trapped in their home as it was being pushed off its foundation.
Fire Chief Patrick Nicholson N7WGR, NREMT-P, NAFI CFEI, IFSAC CFI
Brinnon Fire DeparEment
IAFF Local 2032
On 2014-12-12 OB:12, Don Coleman wrote:
Hello Chief Nicholson,
Attached is a letter with Garth's reply to your request to add, to the MOU draft, maintenance cost for the
ladder truck. Garth has asked to include the County Commissioners in this discussion, so I have copied them on
this e-mail.
I'll find out from Garth if he wants to arrange a conference call or if he prefers to try to arrange a meeting on his
next visit to the area.
Thank You,
don
Don Coleman
marina phone 360-796-4611
cell: 360-774-3483
don @pleasa ntha rbormarina.com
www. p leasa ntha rlo rrfra ri na. com
From: pnicholson @brin nonfire.org Ima ilto: pnicholson@ brinnonfire.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 4,201.49:24 AM
To: Don Coleman
Subject: RE: Message from 45C-5
Hi Don,
I figured this was probably the case. Sorry for any misunderstanding
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I think we can use the existing draft as a template and just re-write it excluding the struck out
items and ensure the phasing is correct in the verbiage.
Overlooking the requirements for the establishment of an MOU between the resort and fire
department, the existing covers all points required and seems appropriate.
Once thing to pass on to Garth regarding the Ladder Truck is a concern I have regarding
maintenance. It's mentioned that we're responsible for training and maintenance after it
arrives. I have experience with aerial trucks and I don't think we can afford to take all of that on.
We can handle the mechanical servicing and maintenance of the engine and pump, but the aerial
ladder, platform, and hydraulics must be certified every two years to NFPA compliance. This costs
at least $2000 to my recollection, but I am looking into service records to confirm the cost. The
truck as to be brought in for certification that takes 2-5 weeks every two years.
We will need financial help with that aspect - the bi annual certification of the aerial portion of the
truck and we'll handle training and vehicle maintenance as mentioned. We are also going to incur
more expenses in our apparatus maintenance due to hydro testing, pack testing, air sample
testing, batteries for equipment, etc.
We should discuss a process for submitting for reimbursement to the fire department in the future
for the aerial certification and maintenance portion of the truck.
Thank you for keeping the new Fire Station proposal alive. Do you need anything else from me on
that? I know you had asked for more data. I may be able to find projects other departments
have done if what I've given you isn't enough.
-Pat
Fire Chief Patrick Nicholson N7WGR, NREMT-P, NAFI CFEI, IFSAC CFI
Brinnon Fire DepartmenE
IAFF LocaL 2032
On 2014-12-04 O8:2O, Don Coleman wrote:
Hello Chief Nicholson,
We struck 2.5,1 because f misunderstood your comment,/note in the margi-n
'rUnsure of Ehe int,ent of this - perhaps if Ehe project was
abandoned? Can probably sErike. "
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With Gart,h's approval we will reEurn t.hat paragraph to the draft..
correct, now, to understand your comment was intended Eo st.rike "ordemolit,ion" from that paragraph?
AmI
I understand the situation with the fire stations, I've not. heard any
furt,her comments from GarEh however f wil-l- find out what his current
thoughts are.
Do we need to re-write the drafE to reflect the changes in phasing?
Thank You,
don
Don Coleman
marina phone 360-7 96-46LL
cell-: 360-774-3483
don@p1 easantharbormarina . com
www . pleasanEharbormarina . com
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From: PaErick Nicholson [mailto:pnicholson@brinnonfire.org]
Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 20L4 3:24 PM
To: Don Coleman
Cc: peckassoc@comcasL.neE; rPaul Hospelhorn'; Mike Coleman; Diane Coleman
Subject,: RE: Message from 45C-5
Hi Don,
I reviewed tshe 8th drafL of the MOU. I agree with the recenE modification
to verbiage with the exception of the removal- of section 2.5.7 - General
Reguj-rements During Const.ruction. In this draft, that entire paragraph was
st,ruck out.
I am going to insisE thaE it be 1eft, in before I approve t,he MOU. This
$L0,000 per quarter will subsidize a desperately needed fu1l-time
Firefighter EMT, which will be hired when t,he projecE begins. The
department is current.ly severely deficient on staffing and we have
difficultly handling 91L responses as it is. I could noE support Ehe
project if we do not have the adequate staffing levels. We wouLd also be far
from NFPA compliancy on adeguaEe staffing levels. f plan Lo hire this ful1
Eime employee when t.he Phase I commences, so EhaE we have adeguate personnel
on stsaff. It t.akes a year to geE an employee off probation and trained. We
cannoE waits untsil the units are occupied and contsributing taxes.
f also want to discuss the potential of a new fire station some more. At
the open house today in Brinnon, it appears there may be some DNR land where
a station could possibly go near the entrance at Black Point Road and Hwy
LOL. f am preparing to close and condemn Fire Station 42, which is the
first-due station to respond to the resort property. As mentioned
previously, it is in a flood zone and in severe disrepair. We do not have
the budgeE to replace it and we suffered severe apparatus damage due Eo
rodent infestation. f can probably keep it. open long enough to transiEion
int,o a new sEat,ion by Phase I. Earlier this year, I closed Statsion 43,
which significant.ly affected WSRB raEings and hiked premiums for those
residents. with this st,ation being built, f would agree t.o staff it with an
Aid car and Fire Engine on a 24 hour basis. The benefit will be increased
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public safety in the area, faster response Eimes, 1ocaI access for bloodpressure checks, evaluat,ions, and public educat,ion opport,unities such as
CPR, etc. Al-so, t.he preservation of current WSRB ratings and insurancepremiums. I do not know how much we coul-d financially contribute to theproject at Ehis time, buE we need to begin planning it. Ot,herwise, I will
scheduLe the closure of Ehe station and reduce us Eo our Headguart,ers
station in 201-5.
Respectfully,
CHIEF PATRICK NICHOLSON, EMT-P, NAFI CFEI, rFSAC CFI, CVFI Brinnon Fire
Department Office 360-795-4450 Ce]1 360-30L-3439
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From: Don Coleman [mai]to:don@pleasantharbormarina. coml
SenE : Wednesday, December 03 , 20L4 J-1-: 3l- AJ,I
To : pnichol-son@brinnonf ire. org
Cc:c@comcast.net; Paul- Ho spelhorn; Mike Coleman; Diane Coleman
Subject: FW: Message from 45C-5
Hello Chief Nicholson,
Bel-ow are Lhe comment from Garth regarding the MOU. The comments in red are
mine. The at.tachments is Ehe new phasing pIan. There are now four phases,
iE a}most reguires a complete re-write of the MOU if phasing is import,ant in
Ehe agreemenE. I will be happy Eo work on that, if you want. me tso do it, it
might shorEen to document by a couple pages by removing a 1ot of duplication
that was writt.en for Lhe old stage/phase p1an.
I've made GarEhrs requested changes in red on t.he at.tached draft t,haE I'm
calling draft. 7-edit 12-3-L4
I hope that all makes sense
Thanks
don
Is there any way we can make this easier?
Don Coleman
marina phone 360-795-451-L
ceI1: 350-774-3483
don@pleasantharbormarina,com<ma i 1 t,o : don@p 1 ea santharborma r ina . com >
www.pl.easantharbormarina. com<http: / /www.pleasantharbormarina. com,/>
From: Gart.h Mann [mailto:Garth.Mann@statesmangroup.com]
SenE: Sunday, November 30, 20L4 8:24 PM
To: Don Coleman
Subject: FW: Message from 45C-5
Don:
Comment,s to the Fire Dist.rict and EMS Agreement
Page 1 #2 : Fire Department has to approve the plan?
#3 : The subsurface parking reguires pedestrian access and egress
for emergencies (not for vehicles)
#5 : Access to Buil-dings of Ehe Resort.
#9 : GeneraEor (not Co-Generation)
#11: What are the tax rates in Washington for our resort
(ProperEy and Income Tax?)
Page 2 2.3.1: We usually have the Enunciat,or Panel within the vestibule
of the multil-eve1 buildings.
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Page 3 2.3.7 : OK
2,4,L: Does Ehis not conflict with Page L #7 (18 ft)? no
conflict, page 1 #7 specifies need for apparatus for structures over l-8 ft
high, 2.4.1 specifies reach needed.....don
2.4.3 : should be 2.4.2 Letter of Credit or Bond
Page 4 2,5,L Agreed.,make this $10,000 paymenE disappear as indicated
Chief Nicholsonrs comment
2.5.2 Omit, any reference to Reunion House and Harbor View House
these are no longer in Ehe plan
See attached Phasing PIan as an exhibit (There are no
longer Stages l- and 2...on1y 4 Phases)
3.1-.1 What are the names of their streets ? (This is important
to us) I don'L have street names yet, f don'E think this will hold up an
agreement...don
Page 5 Don to approve 3.2.L through Eo 3.2.8 (1200 was correct)
Page 5 4.0 ConsEruct Maritime LofEs 55 units (omit, Reunion House and
Harbor View House)
4.L.2 Same question '
Page 7 Repeated the same issues
Page 8 6.0 Reference Ehe attached phasing plan for the number of units
Page 9 7.0 Same
M. Garth Mann
President & C.E.O
P: 403-256-4L51
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7370 Sierra Morena Blvd. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
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From: copier@zone-3.ca<maiLt,o:copier@zone-3.ca> [mailto:copier@zone-3.ca]
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2Ol4 2:39 PM
To: GarEh Mann
Subject: Message from 45C-5
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