Quincy Fire Protection District

Board of Directors

Meeting February 13, 2024

Feather Publishing Co. Board Room

287 Lawrence St. Quincy, CA 95971

I.      Call to Order:

     a)    Chairperson Mike Taborski called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Vice-Chairman Johnny Mansell, Treasurer Andy Ryback, Fire Chief Frank Carey, and Administrative Secretary Karrie White in attendance. Crystal Lynn from California Class.

Public Comment: None

     b)    Taborski invited Crystal Lynn from California Class to discuss the District's possible investments. Crystal spoke about California Class's investment services, emphasizing their investment pool's stability, liquidity, and yield. She explained the benefits of California Class, including daily liquidity, stable net asset value, and compliance with California Code 53601.

The board discussed the potential risks and benefits of investing with California Class. Considering the historical stability of the net asset value and the services compliance with state regulations. Board members discussed the operational details, such as portal access and the need for dual authorization for transactions.

Ryback made a motion to approve a banking relationship with California Class to transition CD balances over to that account, designating Fire Chief Frank Carey, Mike Taborski, Andy Ryback, and Johnny Mansell as signers on the account, with Karrie White as a read-only. Mansell seconded the motion, and the motion was approved.

 II.      Approval of February 13, 2024, Meeting Minutes:

     a)       Chairperson Taborski asked if the board members reviewed the minutes; Treasurer Ryback said yes and motioned to approve the amended minutes as discussed. Vice-Chairman Mansell seconded the motion, and the motion was carried.

III.  Financial Committee Report: Treasurer Ryback

      a)       Ryback: Karrie has provided the financials, including the account reconciliations with the new format for online QuickBooks, a new management report which ties in the profit and loss, and balance sheet. Cash balance, $2.7 million.

We have received our property tax of almost $343 thousand in revenue, as well as $6 thousand in interest income. The operating account had a transfer of funds of $30 thousand, and the expenses were $10 thousand higher in utilities, Hunt Propane, and professional services for the annual audit with Fetcher & Company.

     b)       Mansell: made a motion to transfer $35,000.00 from the money market account to the checking (operating) account Ryback seconded the motion, motion carried.

IV. Committee Business, Discussion, and Actions:

1)    Discussion and actions on the Policy and Procedure Manual.

     a)    Taborski, Chief Frank, Karrie, and I are reviewing the tremendous amount of information that applies to fully paid departments with Captains and Chiefs. It virtually covers every aspect of what the departments are responsible for and what they do. Most do not pertain to our department. Taborski handed the manual to Chief Frank to review and return to Taborski. Once we are done with the revisions, we will present the manual for board approval.

V.  Fire Chief Report: Frank Carey:

     a)    We had 52 calls for the month: 43 EMS and 9 fire, with an average call attendance of five firefighters per call. Which is up from last month. I performed an audit of the average calls for last year. Our average for the year was about 5 per call.

     b)    Dixon is arriving this Friday, we are preparing dinner at 6:00 pm, the Installation is Saturday night social hour is 6:00 pm and dinner is 7:00 pm. Deputy Chief David Schmid’s crew will be doing the breakfast for Dixon on Sunday morning and sendoff is at 9:00 am.

     c)     Chief Frank said wildland engine 8153 is on loan from the Department of Forestry. We contacted FEPP (Federal Excess Personal Property Program) and put it up for sale on their GSA (Government Surplus Action). Taborski asked about insurance on 8153 or if the State covers it and if we need to make sure the insurance is canceled on 8153. Chief Frank said it was canceled.

Marten Munoz (Chopper) is also in contact with GSA (Government Surplus Action). we are going to be able to add the American LeFranc ladder truck on their website to auction off. Ryback asked what the minimum bid was. Chief Franks said I set the reserve at $10,000.00.

VI.   Fire Chief Carey Fire Drills:

     a)    On 2/04/25: Officer’s meeting to review monthly training, corporate financials, and upcoming events.

     b)    On 2/11/25: Chimney Fires

     c)     On 2/18/25: Scenario assessments and pit crew CPR

     d)    On 2/2/25: Solar panel firefighting

 VII.   Fire Chief Inspection Report: Fire Chief Carey

     a)       No updates yet.

 VIII. Other District Business, Discussion, and Actions:

 1) Fire Station 2 replacement: Chief Carey

     a)     Chief Carey said I spoke with Martin Turner, a general contractor for US Steel. We spoke about the information I sent to him; Martin will get back to me with a budget, which they do fully in-house from design, permits, installation, and demo.

We have discussed a one-story building with 16-foot roll-up doors if we buy new equipment, as engines 8122 and 8125 are going obsolete soon, and the state is not going to allow us to run them.

My other request was a restroom and laundry room at the back of the building with some lockers. Right now, the building is 62 feet wide by 32 feet deep. I am looking at 60 feet wide by 50 feet deep; it is more room to get around.

The board asked Chief Carey to email the board the budgeted amount.

2) Discussion and action regarding the progress of the LaPorte facility project:

     a)  Mansell said I emailed Tracy Ferguson on Tuesday; I went to speak with her and the County was closed. Chief Frank said he spoke with the representative from the County Council, and she stated that they are working on it.

Chairperson Taborski entertained a motion to adjourn. Ryback made a motion to adjourn the meeting, with Mansell seconding the motion, and the motion was carried.

             Chairperson Taborski adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m.

              Submitted: _________________________   ______________

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