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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 26, 2011 Page 5 his first goals was to complete a five (5) year strategic plan, with concentration on facili- ties. Chief O'Neill opined that the first two (2) third party studies didn't provide the in- formation and give consideration to all the factors that a Task Force familiar with the City's Fire Department and the Roseville community could accomplish. Chief O'Neill noted that the City Council had authorized organization of a Building Fa- cility Needs Committee, made of current firefighters, fire administration staff, retired firefighters and community members as well as Councilmember Johnson as the Council Liaison. Chief O'Neill advised that the Committee had spent approximately nine (9) months reviewing factors and facility needs for now and twenty(20) years into the future; how to accomplish that service most economically; and how service would look in the fu- ture. Chief O'Neill advised that a report from the Committee had been provided to the City Council in March of 2011; at which time the City Council adopted the recommended plan; and noted the different steps followed, based on that direction, in the ensuing months. Chief O'Neill provided updated pictures of the mold situation, water levels and damage in the lower level, and structure failures in Station No. 1; opining that short-term fixes were not prudent for this building built in the 1930's. Chief O'Neill noted that the build- ings had been reviewed recently by engineers and architects, as part of the Committee's due diligence, who had all recommended that the City not even attempt to remodel or re- mediate the existing buildings; and that the most economical way to provide service for the entire community was with one (1) station and staffing based on the current business model. Mayor Roe noted that capital improvement needs for the existing stations, not inclusive of mold mitigation, added up to over $2-3 million to address roofs, HVAC, and other is- sues, and exclusive of ADA, OSHA compliance such as exhaust mitigation for fire appa- ratus; opining that those factors had influenced his decision-making process. Councilmember Willmus thanked Chief O'Neill for his informative rebuttal of Council- member McGehee's comments; and opined that even if the City was to rehabilitate the existing buildings, they would not fit the current business model and the needs of the community going forward. Councilmember Willmus expressed his every confidence that Chief O'Neill and the Committee had the best interest of the community in mind as it re- lated to the service and safety of Roseville citizens, as well as recommending the most fiscally sound option as well. Councilmember Willmus stated that he fully supported the Department going forward; and in no way concurred with the comments made by Coun- cilmember McGehee tonight. Mayor Roe noted that the City Council had already voted on the issue at a previous meet- ing, with majority support; and opined that further discussion was not a productive use of time at this meeting. 6. Approve Minutes