DRAFT

Special Meeting
Minutes for March 22, 2018

Beckwourth Fire District

Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM by George Bundy.

Roll Call: Board Members: Chairman: George Bundy, Vice Chairman: Denisce Downs, Donald Ball, M.D., Peggi Vernon and Dwight Ceresola Chief: Greg McCaffrey Admin. Assistant/Board Secretary: Fran Zeits Public: Constituents (40-45) from Plumas County and Sierra County; Michael Sandchez, District 1 Supervisor; Robert Marshall, Plumas-Sierra REC, BEC’s Fire Fighters: Don Bliss, Scott Thompson, Dustin Langston, Jennifer Langston, Chris White, Reuben Villa Note: I apologize if I missed anyone.

The Pledge of Allegiance: Recited by all.

Public Comment: Before the “public comment” period was opened George addressed the public and stated on the advice of counsel the Board will have no further comment pertaining to the Industrial Way fire. The matter is under investigation and until the investigations are completed and until we hear from our attorney or insurance company the Board will have no further comment. Public Comment period was opened. Robert Marshall address the public with positive comments supporting the Beckwourth fire department. Michael Sandchez addressed the public and answered questions throughout the meeting. Dwight Ceresola asked George Bundy to recuse himself form the meeting. Conflict of interest: a. volunteer fire fighter b. personal friendship. George stated he resigned (8-9 weeks) from the fire department because of health issues, stepped down (8-9 months) from driving the apparatus because of health issues, wasn’t present at the fire and has a personal friendship with other board members. He will not recuse himself. Greg stated if anyone has a conflict of interest it would be Dwight because a family member had a vehicle in the fire. Dwight stated the insurance company has taken care of it and there is not a conflict. Again, there were enormous concerns and questions pertaining to the 190 Industrial Way fire on February 21, 2018. Dwight had exhibits (Policy: Annexation Procedures, Policy: Out of Area Service Agreements; and Mutual Aid Agreement with local fire departments) addressing other concerns, but the other board members/public did not receive the documents prior to the meeting for review. Another issue was raised by Dwight was the approval of prior pay raises. Dwight requested an agenda items for the April 19th board meeting: a. review pay raises b. job positions/descriptions/hours. Board agreed. Once again George reiterated the special board meeting agenda item (190 Industrial Way fire) is under investigation and until the investigations are completed the Board will have no further comment. Note: The public is welcome to listen to the tape recording covering the meeting. If interested call for an appointment (832-1008) and schedule a time between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday thru Friday.

February 21, 2028 Fire at 190 Industrial Way, Beckwourth a. Independent Investigation b. Defer BFD’s Invoice(s) – Fire Recovery: a. George informed the public a private investigation is in process and the independent investigator was hire by the District’s insurance company (GSRMA). The investigator is not an employee of GSRMA but employed by an independent agency. b. Stated counsel advised the Board to leave invoice in place because the District has a policy and needs to be enforced.

Adjournment: Adjourned at 7:30 pm. George motioned for an adjournment and Donald seconded, all in favor. Motion passed.

I, FRAN ZEITS, SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING MINUTES OF SAID SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BECKWOURTH FIRE DISTRICT HELD ON March 22, 2018 ARE CORRECT AS RECORDED.

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Fran Zeits, Secretary of the Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNATURES: Approval: Minutes for March 22, 2018.

George Bundy: ___________________________________Date: _______________

Denisce Downs: __________________________________Date: _______________

Donald Ball, M.D.: _________________________________Date: _______________

Peggi Vernon: _________________________________Date: _______________

Dwight Ceresola: ________________________________Date: _______________