White Mountain Fire Protection District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 20, 2025 06:00 PM
25470 Hwy 6, Benton, CA 93512
https://www.whitemountainfpd.org/
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm by Chair Jarret Phillips.
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Roll Call
Present: Chair Jarret Phillips, Vice-Chair Matt Yount, Commissioner Dan Eder, Commissioner Jennifer Oakes, Commissioner Jerold Blain
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Roll Call
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Public Comments
None
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Secretary/Treasurer Report - Jo Ann Morgan
Fund Balances
ESCB $ 130,811.17
FIRE FUNE 335 $ 64,788.53
RESERVE FUND 336 $ 9,744.75
EMS FUND 338 $ 57,522.32
Budget Performance/Amendments/Adjustments
Budget is recorded in internal QuickBooks accounting to present at meetings. Adjustments may be made by Chief Doonan.
EMS Billing
No update.
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Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes - July 30
Approve Financial Report
The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
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Music Festival
Board discussion on food and craft vendors for event. Stage is secure for event; Danny Eder will haul Saturday morning. Renae reported that everything else is in place, permits etc. So far 9 vendors are signed up. The Reader is advertising for the event and local radio stations. We got permission to hang a banner at See Vee and 395 fire station. The event is all mapped out, alcohol will be sold by the volunteer association, with multiple vendors donating the wine and beer. Mule Days donated a pallet of water. Chief Doonan went over the brochure that will be at the merchandise booth for recruitment. More interest on Facebook for the event. Merchandise includes, hats, mugs, souvenir beer cups, t-shirts and blankets. There are 5 sponsors for a total of $ 3000. We will meet again right before to discuss any outstanding items. The intention of this event is community outreach and exposure.
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Benton Tribal Hydrant System
Tabled
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Benton Hot Springs Service Agreement
Tabled
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AFG Vehicle Replacement Grant
No word from AFG about the grants. No awards have been given.
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Future Agenda Items
Building mitigation fees. District determines what needs to be done.
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Staff Reports
Chief Doonan
Calls: Lightening strike fire in Hammil, medical calls, vehicle calls
Facilities Manager - Renae Kaiser
No report
EMS Captain - Matt Doonan
Moving forward with EMT class in October, week one to February. So far 12-15 people are interested. Two days a week, 4 hours per session, possibly Monday and Tuesday in the evenings, 5:30-9:30. Zoom will be available for those who need it.
Training Coordinator - James Janney
Starting up with training on Thursdays starting Aug 21st. after taking a short break. MES came to perform the annual pack flow testing. Just some small repairs needed.
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Next Meeting Date
September 17, 2025
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: Matt Yount, 2nd Jenn Oakes Vote 5-0 6:55 PM