Sutter Basin Fire District Minutes 8/8/2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the Sutter Basin Fire District was called to order at 9:07 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Robbins Fire Department by Mark Richter.

Present

Mark Richter, Anthony Van Ruiten, Samuel Martin, and Marty Creel were in attendance.

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the July 11, 2022 meeting were approved. Motion by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Samuel Martin, and unanimously approved.

Fire Chief Report

The Fire Chief, Marty Creel, reported on communication, training, equipment and next projects.  eDispatches are in service for all firefighters.  Fire Chief Marty Creel has partnered with Williams Fire Department to provide REACH training to all volunteer fire personnel.  REACH is an air ship transportation system that can be utilized for medical emergencies.  Also, extrication training is scheduled for the fall. Although many equipment needs have been met, there are still needs for Engine 348 needs lights fixed, Engine 648 needs a siren installed, and E48 needs decals and the auxiliary pump fixed.  Next projects include Intern program for firefighters, firefighter’s written policies, and grant applications.

Old Business

Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief, Marty Creel.  There are a total of eleven volunteers with the addition of Marisol Mora, a trained medical professional.

Hiring of a Paid Firefighter was discussed. Fire Chief Marty Creel will create a job announcement that will speak to the expectations and job description of the intern fire fighter position. Discussion followed on the number of hours for hire, days a week, and hourly wage.  The Commissioners determined that the position would pay $17 to $18 an hour, three to five days a week, for an eight-hour a day position.  It was decided that the firefighter internship would be a $30,000 a year paid position.

New Business 

Sutter County Auditor Updates was discussed.  Kim Richter introduced the new budget formatting as specified by the Sutter County Auditor’s Office. In addition, the $445 overage on May 11, 2022 was discussed, and the Commissioners voted to approve the overage.  Motion by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Samuel Martin, and unanimously approved.

The balance amount in the First Northern Bank account was discussed by the Commissioners.  Anthony Van Ruiten motioned to increase the balance amount in the First Northern Checking account to $25,000.  Sam Martin seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.

There were no new correspondences.

Approval of monthly bills was discussed.  At present there is a balance of $414,559.29 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $3,436.38 in the First Northern Bank account.  All bills were approved, a claim for $17,316.03 to restore the First Northern Bank account was approved and signed.  In addition, all invoices were reviewed, and payable checks were signed by the Commissioners.

Agenda for Next Meeting

Agenda items for the next meeting is to discuss any amendments to the 2022-2023 budget.Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 a.m. by Mark Richter.

Minutes submitted by:	Kimberly Richter
Approved by:	Mark Richter