White Mountain Fire Protection District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
March 19, 2025 06:30 PM
25470 Hwy 6, Benton, CA 93512
 https://www.whitemountainfpd.org/

Board of Commissioners
 Chair Jarret Phillips • Vice-Chair Matt Yount • Commissioner Dan Eder • Commissioner Open Seat • Commissioner Jerold Blain

Staff Members
 Fire Chief Dave Doonan • Facilities Coordinator Renae Kaiser • Training Coordinator James Janney • EMS Coordinator Matt Doonan

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact Secretary/Treasurer . Notification prior to the meeting will enable the White Mountain Fire Protection District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

  2. Public Comments
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
    Members of the public are invited to address the District on any matter of interest to the public that is not on the agenda for a period of time not to exceed 3 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the District cannot discuss or take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda but may add to a future agenda matters brought up under public comments for appropriate action at a future meeting
  3. Secretary/Treasurer Report - Jo Ann Morgan
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

    • Fund Balances

    • Budget Performance/Amendments/Adjustments

    • EMS Billing


  4. Consent Agenda
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Board of Directors will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any board members, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.

    • Approval of Minutes - February 19, 2025

    • Approve Financial Report

  5. Appoint Board Member
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

    Appoint Jennifer Finney to Open Board Position

    • New Station Project
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
            

      Feasibility Report and Cost Estimate

      Resolution of Support

      Submission of Applications to Sen Schiff and Rep. Kiley

      Project Timeline

      Funding Options

      Letters of Support

      Hammil Property


      • Fire Service Building Mitigation Fees
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

               Review and consider the process for setting fees.  

               Update County on policy 


        • Benton Tribal Hydrant System
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

          Discuss evaluation of the current system and potential coordination of maintenance and improvements 

          • Benton Hot Springs Service Agreement
            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

            Discuss potential agreement between Benton Hot Springs and WMFPD for provision of emergency services

            • District Communications
              DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

              Discussion on Potential Shift to Cal Fire Dispatching/Regional Dispatch Center

              I am Responding App

              T Mobile Direct to Cellular Technology

              Starlink Mobile

              • Benton Music Festival
                DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                Planning Discussion

                • Staff  Reports
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                  • Chief Doonan

                    Haz Mat Bill

                  • Facilities Manager - Renae Kaiser

                  • EMS Captain - Matt Doonan

                  • Training Coordinator - James Janney

                • Future Agenda Items
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
                  • Next Meeting Date
                    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
                    • Adjournment