Sutter Basin Fire District Minutes 8/1/2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District was called to order at 8:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Robbins Fire Department by Anthony Van Ruiten.

Present

Samuel Martin, Marty Creel, Kim Richter, Joan Stephens, and Mona Sakurada were in attendance.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the July 6, 2023, meeting was approved. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved.

Fire Chief Report 

Robbins Fire Chief, Marty Creel, spoke to the very successful Live Fire Training.  Firefighters from Robbins, Knights Landing, Vacaville, and Wheatland were present.  Instructors from Sac City Fire, and Vacaville taught the two-day course.  All firefighters received a State Fire Training Certificate.

Fire Chief Creel spoke to the needs of the SBFPD fire department.  Chief Creel is currently seeking affordable facilities to do entry level NFPA compliant physicals to adhere to the grant reimbursement policy for the firefighters’ new turnouts.  In addition, Engine 48 needs a pump test to overhaul the pump plumbing.  While Chief Creel also continues outreach for volunteer recruitment. 

Old Business

Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief Creel.  The status of volunteers has remained static at thirteen firefighters.

Hiring of a Paid Firefighter was reviewed.  Currently, there is no additional information on hiring a paid firefighter.

SBFPD Tax Measure was discussed.  Samuel Martin motioned to progress with Phase 1 of SCI, to determine public response to the tax measure proposal.  Second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved.

Parking Lot Repairs for the Robbins Community Hall’s parking lot have been tabled until additional information is available.

New Business

2023-2024 Budget was discussed by the Commissioners. After initial review, several line items were changed due to upcoming needs for the SBFPD.  Those specific line-item needs were firefighters’ turnouts, parking lot repairs, and SCI Tax Assessment costs.

Correspondence was from Sutter County Office of Elections concerning the posting of the Commissioners’ upcoming election.

Approval of monthly bills was discussed. At present there is a balance of $513,623.47 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $13,638.13 in the First Northern Bank account.  All bills were approved, a claim for $ 13,793.42 to restore the First Northern Bank account was approved and signed. In addition, all invoices and timecards were reviewed, and payable checks were signed by the Commissioners.

Agenda for Next Meeting

Insurance quotes for the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year will be discussed at the next Commissioners’ meeting.

Closed Session

There was no closed session.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 a.m. by Anthony Van Ruiten. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved.

Minutes submitted by:	Kimberly Richter
Approved by:	Mark Richter