Sutter Basin Fire District Minutes 3/12/2024

Opening

The regular meeting of the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District was called to order at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Robbins Fire Department by Mark Richter.

Present

Mark Richter, Samuel Martin, Anthony Van Ruiten, Marty Creel, Kim Richter, Joan Stephens, and Mike Bush were in attendance.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved without amendments. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Mark Richter, and unanimously approved.

Public Comments

There were no Public Comments.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the February 13, 2024, meeting was approved Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Mark Richter, and unanimously approved.

Fire Chief Report

Robbins Fire Chief, Marty Creel reported on upcoming events, firefighter status and grants. There will be a live fire training opportunity for our firefighters in Yolo on March 16-17, 2024.  At this training there will be classes to benefit our firefighters. Training will be ongoing through April, with classes being taught by John Hughes.

Firefighters Lichenstein and Castillo have been cleaning the Fire House.  The SBA Bottle Holder arrived, and Lichenstein and Castillo set up the bottle holder and equipped it with the SBA bottles.

The Yolo Water Tender was examined for a potential Water Tender for the SBFPD’s use.  After the examination, the SBFPD team decided that the Yolo Water Tender would meet the SBFPD’s needs.  The Yolo Fire Department will take the sale of the Water Tender to their Commissioners for consideration.

Old Business

Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief Creel.  Chief Creel reported that there are a total of thirteen active firefighters with the Robbins Volunteer Fire Department.  Praise was given to Hayden Samply for his service to the Robbins Volunteer Fire Department, along with the acknowledgement that Matthew Lichenstein is a true asset to the SBFPD.

Hiring of a Paid Firefighter has two paid firefighters, Matthew Lichenstein and Fabian Castillo. Both firefighters are working towards the 8:00 to 5:00 shifts, Monday through Friday.  The primary responsibilities are equipment maintenance and responding to calls. 

Tax Assessment Discussion spoke to placing the SCI Tax Assessment on hold until more information on the Sutter County Sales Tax can be obtained.  Mark Richter volunteered to email Steve Smith, Sutter County Administrator, about the upcoming county sales tax.

Insurance Quotes for 2023 – 2024 Fiscal Year have been placed on hold.  The SBFPD will revisit insurance quotes in May since the SBFPD’s insurance is in place until June of 2004.

New Business

SBFPD Upcoming Meeting Dates were discussed.  It was determined that the second Tuesday of each month, at 8:00 a.m. will be the 2024 meeting dates.

Correspondence was from LAFCO.  LAFCO will be holding a meeting on March 14^th at 2:00 p.m. for Commissioners.

Approval of monthly bills was discussed. At present there is a balance of $393,167.11 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $58,892.28 in the First Northern Bank account.  All bills were approved, a claim for $13,207.33 to restore the First Northern Bank account was approved by Commissioners and signed. In addition, all invoices and timecards were reviewed by Commissioners, and payable checks were signed by the Commissioners.

Agenda for Next Meeting

To be determined.

Closed Session

Commissioner Mark Richter asked for Closed Session.  Closed Session began at 8:55 and was completed at 9:05 a.m.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m. by Mark Richter. Motion by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Sam Martin, and unanimously approved.

Minutes submitted by:	Kimberly Richter
Approved by:	Mark Richter