Minutes for July 21, 2016

Beckwourth Fire District

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

Roll Call: Board Members: George Bundy, Denisce Downs, Joseph Gottas (absent), Donald Ball, M.D. and Stephen Waldeck Chief: Greg McCaffrey Admin. Assistant: Fran Zeits Public: Dwight Ceresola and Trina Salmon

The Pledge of Allegiance: Recited by all.

Approval of Minutes for the Board Meeting held on June 16, 2016. Denisce motioned to approve Minutes for June 16, 2016 and Donald seconded, all in favor. Motion passed.

Approval of the Account Receivables, Expenditures, Revenue and Balance Sheet for the month of June, 2016. Denisce motioned to approve the Account Receivables, Expenditures, Revenue and Balance Sheet for the month of June, 2016 and Stephen seconded, all in favor. Motion passed. Fran reminded the Board the final financial figures for 2015/2016 fiscal year will be finalized after the receipt of “report 13” from the County.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Dwight Ceresola spoke directly to the County and the County indicated it hasn’t changed the APN’s for fourteen parcels. The new APNs haven’t been recorded, and will remain the same on the tax roll for 2016/2017. Dwight Ceresola requested to use Station 2 for a town hall meeting. Greg asked Dwight to call him with the date and time to check if Station 2 would be available.

Consent Agenda Items: None

Secretary’s Report: Fran handed out the financial information pertaining to the 2015/2016 fiscal year income from “strike team” pay generated by the Beckwourth Fire District. Received a grand total of $89,867.98 and after paying the personnel plus Beckwourth Fire District’s payroll obligations and workman’s compensation premiums the District generated approximately $15,720.56. The approval for the final 2016/2017 budget figures will be on the agenda for August 18th.

Chief’s Report: Cal Fire 2015/2016 Grant: Approved for $4,644.25. Received all items ordered with the exception of four 1” x 100’ hoses. Cascade Fire Equipment sent an invoice for the pending hoses, and Fran sent (June 14th) invoices to Cal Fire to close out the grant. Waiting for funds from Cal Fire. FEMA BEC Grant for air compressor replacement was sent January 7, 2016. No word. Anticipating it will take about one year. Greg checked and was informed the committee has finalized the denial list and sent out notifications. Beckwourth Fire District is still in the running. FEMA BEC Grant initiated by Loyalton Fire Department for a multi agency radio grant was sent January 15, 2016. May install a VHF repeater. The benefit associated with the VHF repeater is the firefighters will be able to use an additional repeater other than the County’s. No word. Anticipating it will take about one year. If approved the Board would need to discuss the option to participate and share cost. Training: S-270 Basic Air Operations has been completed. Care Flight open house was a success. Care Flight has taken over the ambulance service in Quincy. The next Sierra Valley Task Force meeting is scheduled to be held in Sierraville. Engine Updates: Mentioned the 2006 Ford Expedition #9400 has been paid off and wanted the Board to consider replacing #9472, which has 222,000+ miles. Pending. Awarded (FEPP) a slip in unit for #9472, which is 15 years newer than the existing unit. Unit is free and is the property of USFS. Greg will schedule a trip to Grass Valley to haul the unit back to Station 1. The present unit will be sold. Station 1: Engineer’s bay door renovation plans have been approved by the County. Contractor has dug the hole for the footing and is ready to be poured. Still pending. Greg met with Ken Roper, engineer from Quincy, and went over the preliminary generic plans for an addition/closure/laundry/shower room renovation at Station 1. Denisce definitely feels the shower is a necessity and asset to the fire department and community. Received Ken Roper’s engineer plan/report and the Board reviewed. Ken Roper explained to Greg whatever the total cost for the new renovation the District will need to add 20% for handicap improvement towards the existing facility. Station 2 – Property: Considering motion sensors in the hallway, rewire overhead lights on separate switches and install a fan to circulate air. Pending. USFS have agreed to rent the office at Station 2, pending rental payment.

2016/2017 Preliminary Budget: Board members accepted the initial preliminary budget at the June 21st board meeting but a motion wasn’t address, an oversight. George asked Fran to take a roll call vote to approve the 2016/2017 preliminary budget. George Bundy, Yes; Denisce Downs, Yes, Donald Ball, Yes and Stephen Waldeck, Yes, Joseph Gottas, absent. 2016/2017 Preliminary Budget was approved with a roll call vote.

Resolution 2016-004 Requesting Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll: Denisce motioned to approve Resolution 2016-004 requesting collection of Charges on the Tax Roll and Donald seconded, all in favor. Motion passed.

Resolution 2016-005 Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection #7FG16008 Authorizing Greg McCaffrey, Chief, to sign and execute said agreement and amendments on behalf of the Beckwourth Fire District and authorizing two Board Member’s signatures required for the resolution. Denisce motioned to approve Resolution 2016-005 Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection #7FG16008 and authorizing Greg McCaffrey to sign and execute said agreement and amendments on behalf of the Beckwourth Fire District and authorizing George Bundy and Deninse Downs to sign the Resolution 2016-004 and Stephen Waldeck seconded, all in favor. Motion passed with a roll call vote: George Bundy: Yes, Denisce Downs: Yes, Donald Ball: Yes, Stephen Waldeck: Yes, Joseph Gottas, absent.

Enclosure for Generator: Rolled over.

Station 1 Renovation – Addition/Closure/Laundry/Shower Room: Rolled over. Also refer to chief’s report under Station 1.

Battalion Chiefs’ Reports: None

Division Chief’s Report: None

Directors’ Reports: George Bundy – None; Denisce Downs – None; Donald Ball – None; Stephen Waldeck – None; Joseph Gottas, absent.

Old Business: NIMS Requirement: Denisce: IS100 (certificate) and completion of IS700. Donald Ball: IS100 & IS700: Took both tests but was unable to print certificates. 2015 Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interest): Donald Ethics Class: Donald Bay Doors – Update: Refer to Chief’s report under Station 1. 18+- Acres at Station 2: No Updates

New Business: Next Board Meeting August 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Stephen Waldeck informed the Board the Portola Hospital has ordered a number of new state of the art “cardiac monitors”. Greg asked Stephen to place the Beckwourth Fire District on the list for distributing/selling the hospital’s existing monitors, which are newer than the Beckwourth Fire District’s. Stephen agreed.

Adjournment: Adjourned at 7:05 p. m. Denisce motioned to adjourn and Stephen seconded, all in favor. Motion passed.

I, FRAN ZEITS, SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING MINUTES OF SAID MEETING OF THE BECKWOURTH FIRE DISTRICT HELD ON July 21, 2016 ARE CORRECT AS RECORDED.

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Fran Zeits, Secretary of the Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Minutes for July 21, 2016.

George Bundy: ___________________________________Date: _______________

Denisce Downs: __________________________________Date: _______________

Donald Ball, M.D.: _________________________________Date: _______________

Stephen Waldeck: ________________________________Date: _______________