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​​Opening​ ​​The regular meeting of the​ ​Sutter Basin Fire Protection District​ ​was called to order at​ 8:09 a.m. ​on​ ​Tuesday, December 6, 2022​ at the Robbins Fire Department ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Present​ Mark Richter, Samuel Martin, Kim Richter, Mike Bush, Joan Stevens, Mona Sakurada and Marty Creel were in attendance. ​​Approval of Agenda​ The agenda was approved. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Mark Richter, and unanimously approved. Public Comments Joan Stephens asked about the need for an assessment to generate funds for the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. ​​Approval of Minutes​ The minutes of the November 1, 2022, meeting was approved. Motion by Samuel Martin. Second by Mark Richter, and unanimously approved. Fire Chief Report Robbins Fire Chief, Marty Creel, reported on emergency preparedness, communications, training updates, equipment needs, and next projects for the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. The Fire Chief, Marty Creel, spoke to the station and equipment getting cleaner and more mission ready with a goal of 24/7/365. During the discussion of communication, Fire Chief Creel spoke about the need of three radios. Sam Martin motioned to approve the purchase of three radios by Fire Chief Creel. The motion was second by Mark Richter and unanimously approved. Upcoming training for the volunteer fire fighters includes an extrication training this winter, with specific dates to come. This spring the fire fighters have the opportunity to join the Sutter County Fire Departments to train for their Driver’s Operator’s 1A/1B license at no cost to the fire fighter or the district. The ongoing service of equipment was discussed. Engine 648 is in service and needs the purchased siren installed. Engine 348 has headlight concerns and Engine48 had the air gauge replaced, but there is another small water leak. A special ‘thank you’ went out to Mark Richter for his dedication with the maintenance of the apparatuses. Next projects for the SBFPD are FEMA Grants when they become available, new turnouts for volunteers when they complete a physical, and weekly equipment checks. At the next Robbins Volunteer Fire Fighters’ meeting, Fire Chief Creel will gauge the interest of the volunteers to rotate the weekly equipment check duty. The flyer for the paid part time fire fighter position has been sent to community colleges, and the SBFPD web site has been posted on the flyer. The fire fighter paid position and volunteer position applications are posted on the SBFPD’s web site at https://www.sutterbasinfireprotectiondistrict.com. Old Business Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief, Marty Creel. The status of volunteers has held at fourteen with six very active fire fighters. Hiring of a Paid Firefighter has begun. The flyer and website have been created and are able to take inquiries for the paid position and a volunteer position. SBFPD Strategic Plan was reiterated. The SBFPD will look to other Fire Districts throughout California for their assessments to use as a template. The initial step is to go to outside sources to determine a reasonable cost for the assessment and an analysis for guidance on district assessments.​​ New Business​ Correspondence from LAFCO was shared. LAFCO is asking for interested individuals to seek a Board Member position. A flyer gave specific information as to how to apply. Approval of monthly bills was discussed. At present there is a balance of $371,199.82 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $20,895.72 in the First Northern Bank account. All bills were approved, a claim for $13,259.73, 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. A disputed invoice was discussed. Western Fire Supply sent an invoice for $3,141.40. However, the Robbins Volunteer Fire Fighters paid the invoice in November. Fire Chief Creel will investigate the invoice dispute. Presentation A highly informative presentation was given by TIP, Trauma Intervention Program, by Susan Powell, and Lisa Marie on the recommendation of Mona Sakurada, a local TIP volunteer. TIP volunteers provide the intermediary support to individuals at the scenes of fire, death, car accidents, and any type of trauma where assistance beyond fire personnel and first responders is needed. TIP volunteers provide initial support for victims of trauma, and then ongoing professional support through counseling, the Red Cross, and other support organizations. TIP is no-cost to the fire district, yet the TIP volunteers work with the fire fighters and first responders to provide extended care to individuals who have been affected by trauma. The TIP volunteers shared how to access TIP support through the Sutter County dispatch. Fire Chief Creel stated that the volunteer fire fighters will be trained and encouraged to access TIP when they encounter a victim of trauma on their fire calls. The Commissioners thanked the presenters and our local TIP volunteer, Mona Sakurada, for their dedication and service to the Sutter County community. ​​Agenda for Next Meeting​ Agenda items for the next meeting is to discuss the paid firefighter position, SBFPD Strategic Plan, and Grant Writer. Next meeting is January 3, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the Robbins Fire House.​​ Adjournment​ ​​Meeting was adjourned at​ 9:35 a.m. ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Minutes submitted by:​ Kimberly Richter ​​Approved by:​ Mark Richter

​​Opening​ ​​The regular meeting of the​ ​Sutter Basin Fire Protection District​ ​was called to order at​ 8:06 a.m. ​on​ ​Tuesday, November 1, 2022​ at the Robbins Fire Department ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Present​ Mark Richter, Anthony Van Ruiten, Samuel Martin, Kim Richter, Mike Bush, Joan Stevens, Mona Sakurada 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. Public Comments Joan Stephens and Mona Sakurada asked for clarification on the roles and numbers of Commissioners’ positions within the SBFPD. ​​Approval of Minutes​ The minutes of the October 4, 2022, meeting was approved. Motion by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Samuel Martin, and unanimously approved. Fire Chief Report Robbins Fire Chief, Marty Creel, reported on communication, training, equipment needs, and next projects for the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. The Fire Chief, Marty Creel, initially reported on the success of the Halloween event with ten Volunteer Fire Fighters participating. Communications needs and concerns were then discussed with the community concern of the dispatches effectively reaching the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. Marty Creel spoke about the improvements in communication between the two agencies, yet a still relevant need being a once-a-month report from the county that would aid in record keeping for the fire district. Upcoming trainings are extrication training that will be scheduled once a towing service is located, and basic Fire Fighter training which is ongoing. Equipment needs and service were discussed. Engine 648 needs a siren and the scene light fixed. Engine 348 is working well, and Engine 48 received a donated valve from CSFA that saved the district $1,600.00. Marty Creel thanked the hard work and dedication of Mark Richter for his continued assistance and maintenance of the apparatus. Next projects for the SBFPD are SCBAs, FEMA Grants, new turnouts for volunteers, weekly equipment checks, and a flyer for a part time fire fighter position. After much discussion on the need for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for trained firefighters, a motion was given. Sam Martin motioned to purchase SCBA masks for firefighters when they are trained to utilize the masks correctly. The motion was second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved. Discussion on a grant writer followed with Fire Chief Marty Creel outlining the need for a professional grant writer, and the cost of approximately $3,000 if the grant is received. It was discussed that a grant is specifically needed to replace the existing water tender. A motion to approve the grant writer, Diane Matsumoto, was given. Anthony Van Ruiten motioned to approve the grant writer Dine Matsumoto to write and submit AFG and SAFER Grants for $3,000 per grant with a $1,500 reimbursement if the grant is approved. Second by Samuel Martin, and unanimously approved. Old Business Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief, Marty Creel. The status of volunteers is holding at fourteen. Hiring of a Paid Firefighter has begun. Marty Creel has created a flyer for the position. It was determined that a Sutter Basin Fire Protection District website would be helpful to promote and secure potential fire fighters for the position. Kim Richter will create a website before the December 6th meeting. SBFPD Strategic Plan was discussed. At this time the SBFPD will look to other Fire Districts throughout California for their assessments to use as a template. The initial step is to go to outside sources to determine a reasonable cost for the assessment and an analysis for guidance on district assessments. ​​New Business​ Correspondence, there was no new correspondence. Approval of monthly bills was discussed. At present there is a balance of $442,855.68 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $9,915.67 in the First Northern Bank account. All bills were approved, a claim for $9,745.21, 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. In addition, an amendment to the SBFPD Budget was motioned by Anthony Van Ruiten. Anthony Van Ruiten motioned to increase Budget Code #52220 from $3,000.00 to $13,000.00 and to decrease Budget Code #52203 from $15,000.00 to $5,000.00 to not change the overall budget of $115,900. Second by Samuel Martin, and unanimously approved. ​​Agenda for Next Meeting​ Agenda items for the next meeting is to discuss the paid firefighter position, SBFPD Strategic Plan, and Grant Writer. Next meeting is December 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ​​Adjournment​ ​​Meeting was adjourned at​ 9:23 a.m. ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Minutes submitted by:​ Kimberly Richter ​​Approved by:​ Mark Richter

​​Opening​ ​​The regular meeting of the​ ​Sutter Basin Fire Protection District​ ​was called to order at​ 8:07 a.m. ​on​ ​Tuesday, October 4, 2022​ at the Robbins Fire Department ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Present​ Mark Richter, Anthony Van Ruiten, Samuel Martin, Kim Richter, Mike Bush, Joan Stevens, 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. Public Comments Joan Stevens inquired on how property taxes are shared with the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. Commissioners Mark Richter and Anthony Van Ruiten explained how the property taxes of all of Sutter County are proportioned out to all Fire Districts, and specifically the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. ​​Approval of Minutes​ The minutes of the September 6, 2022, meeting was approved. Motion by Sam Martin. Second by Anthony Van Ruiten, and unanimously approved. Fire Chief Report Robbins Fire Chief, Marty Creel, reported on communication, training, equipment needs, and next projects for the Sutter Basin Fire Protection District. The Fire Chief, Marty Creel, recommended the purchase of four to five Kenworth Radios, with chargers, at about $1,000 each. eDispatch is working well for the volunteers on their Smart Phones. Monthly meetings and trainings are ongoing with presently the continuing training of firefighting. Extrication training will begin this winter. The Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Sausage Feed fundraiser on November 21, 2022. Equipment repairs and maintenance are ongoing with a special thanks to Mark Richter and AJ Anderson for their dedication to maintenance of apparatus. Engines 648, 348, and E48 all need various repairs, however the repairs to Engine 648 are the Fire Chief’s priority. Next projects are specifically the hiring of a paid Firefighter to provide weekly equipment checks. In addition new turnouts are needed for the new volunteers. Fire Chief Creel explained how the volunteers can defer the cost of the turnouts by completing a medical physical. Fire Chief Marty Creel recommended joining the Fire District’s Association of California, at a cost of $200 a year, to access additional fire district related resources. The motion was given by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Sam Martin, and unanimously approved. Old Business Status of Volunteers was provided by Fire Chief, Marty Creel. The status of volunteers is holding at fourteen. Hiring of a Paid Firefighter was discussed and debated. Due to the great need for all Fire District equipment to be checked weekly, Fire Chief Creel felt strongly that a paid Firefighter would benefit the SBFPD. It was discussed that the position would be $17.00 an hour, an eight-hour shift, with up to twenty-four hours within a work week. It was presented to the Commissioners, that to gain confidence within the community, the SBFPD should hire a paid firefighter. A motion to authorize Marty Creel to go forward with the process and hiring of a paid fire fighter at $17.00 an hour, eight hours a day for up to 24 hours in a week was given by Anthony Van Ruiten. Second by Sam Martin, and unanimously approved. SBFPD Strategic Plan was discussed. Commissioners have spoken to John Shalowitz, who recommended that the SBFPD create a template to use for assessment. The LAFCO consultant is currently developing a report on the Sutter County Fire Department procedures and responses which may impact the SBFPD Assessment process. ​​New Business​ Correspondence was shared with the Commissioners and Fire Chief. The Pipeline Publication, information on new pipeline requirements, was shared. Approval of monthly bills was discussed. At present there is a balance of $404,201.76 in the Sutter County Treasury, and $10,367.63 in the First Northern Bank account. All bills were approved, a claim for $6,517.53, 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​ Agenda items for the next meeting is to discuss a paid firefighter, SBFPD Strategic Plan, and engine and equipment updates. Next meeting is November 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ​​Adjournment​ ​​Meeting was adjourned at​ 9:29 a.m. ​by​ ​Mark Richter​. ​​Minutes submitted by:​ Kimberly Richter ​​Approved by:​ Mark Richter