Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by Chair Jarret Phillips.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Chair Jarret Phillips, Vice-Chair Matt Yount, Commissioner Dan Eder, Commissioner Jennifer Oakes, Commissioner Jerold Blain
Public Comments
Secretary/Treasurer Report - Jo Ann Morgan
1. Fund Balances
  
  Fund Balances: ESCB $ 135,441.84; Fire Fund 335 $ 68,401.97; Reserve Fund 336 $ 9744.75 and EMS Fund 338 $ 4,723.05. Applied for a CalCard for Matthew Doonan. Will continue to pursue Pecos for MediCal payments.
2. Budget Performance/Amendments/Adjustments
  No Action
3. EMS Billing
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes - February 19, 2025 and Mrch 19, 2025
2. Approve Financial Report
Motion to approve: Consent Agenda, July 1, 2025 minutes and financial report.
Commissioner Jerold Blain motioned to approve. Commissioner Jennifer Oakes seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
FY 25/26 Budget
Discussion re: off district billing budget could change.
Included in the budget approval the board approved opening a separate account at ESCB to receive 25% of the budgeted reserves transferred quarterly to preserve cash flow.
Vice-Chair Matt Yount motioned to approve. Commissioner Jennifer Oakes seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
  5   In Favor      0   Opposed
     Abstained         Absent         Recused
New Station Project
Benton Tribal Hydrant System
Tabled
Benton Hot Springs Service Agreement
Tabled
Music Festival
Banners are available the beginning of August. Still need to coordinate hanging the banners by August 13th. Permit needed to hand on Fair Ground's fence. Discussion re: locations where the banners can be hung. T-Shirt order is being worked on. Discussed sponsors already committed and other possible sponsors to approach. A banner with all the sponsors, those committed at the time of ordering will be presented. Entertainment: Fiddling Pete, Jacamo, Bill & Brian, Sandy & the High Country and Carson Chandler. Pete will MC event. Raffles: Pig Hunt and Fishing Trip already committed. Insurance to sell alcohol has been acquired. Vendors still signing up. The event will have bracelets for event and alcohol. Reaching out to radio stations announce event. Sound for event is booked. Tents are reserved. Volunteer Association considering giving a scholarship for individuals pursuing studies in Emergency Services or Fire Science and presenting at the Music Festival.
AFG Vehicle Replacement Grant
No update. Tabled
Staff Reports
1. Chief Doonan
  
  Chief Doonan reported on vehicle accident on Hwy 120. Chief reviewed call times and who was dispatched. We were first on the scene with our paramedics. It was a life and death situation. Everyone on scene, driver of the car, motorcyclists that approached accident, other department members and the helicopter flight worked together to save the life of the motorcyclist.
  Two members of the district went to the Madre Fire. Took the Tender. The tender will need repairs to the tank, so it is out of service until done.
2. Facilities Manager - Renae Kaiser
  
  Absent
3. EMS Captain - Matt Doonan
  *ESO PCR Integration
  *EMS Billing Procedures
  
  EMT class will be 1st week of October. Matt is still wanting to put on a public "Stop the Bleed" class in the near future in Benton. It is several hours and includes first aide skills but aims at bleeding control. Recognition from our Sec/Treas, "Our department has come a long way from the first EMT class. Our members are dedicated, learning and advancing in their skill levels, providing so many services within the department."
4. Training Coordinator - James Janney
  *Training Report
  *IaR/ESO Transition Status
  
  Absent
Future Agenda Items
None
Next Meeting Date
August 20, 2025, at 6 PM
Adjournment
Matt Yount motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Jennifer Oakes. Motion passed 5-0 at 7:20 PM