White Mountain Fire Protection District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 20, 2024 06:30 PM
25470 Hwy 6, Benton, CA 93512
https://www.whitemountainfpd.org/

1. Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chair Jarret Phillips.
   
   
   1. Roll Call
      

      Present: Chair Jarret Phillips, Vice-Chair Matt Yount, Commissioner Dan Eder

      Absent: Commissioner Robin Pickens

      Staff Present: Jo Ann Morgan, Secretary/Treasurer

      
      
2. Public Comments

   None

3. Consent Agenda

   1. Approval of Minutes September 18 and October 30

   2. Approve Financial Report

   Approval of minutes for September 18, 2025 and October 30, 2025

   Vice-Chair Matt Yount motioned to approve. Commissioner Dan Eder seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     3   In Favor      0   Opposed
     0   Abstained         Absent         Recused
   
   
4. Secretary/Treasurer Report - Jo Ann Morgan  

   1. Fund Balances

      Board agreed all paper checks received go into ESCB (Public Funds Account) for Fire payments or EMS Billing payments.  Chief Doonan informed the Board how many payments will be coming in for fires.

   2. Budget Performance/Amendments/Adjustments

      No Action

   3. EMS Billing

      
      

      Discussion: Chief Doonan found a different EMS Billing Provider to replace our current provider.  The new company charges less of a percentage to process our EMS Billing.  Board agreed to make the change.

5. Resolution Approving the Purchase of Type 1 Fire Engine  

   
   

   Vice-Chair Matt Yount motioned to approve. Commissioner Dan Eder seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     3   In Favor      0   Opposed
     0   Abstained         Absent         Recused
   
   
6. Strategic Plan Update

   Chief Doonan provided an update on the progress of the plan to the Board.

7. New Station Project

   Chief Doonan met with HMR Architects who provided plans for new station.  Chief Doonan presented these plans to the Board and reviewed cost, regulations etc.

8. Fire Service Building Mitigation Fees

   Tabled

9. Staff  Reports

   1. Chief Doonan

      First item of discussion is needing help with training so Chief Doonan recommended James Janey to be appointed Training Coordinator, providing regular training, training hours, emergency reporting and other requirements as a district.  He would be paid $ 1000.00 per month beginning December 1, 2024.  Board Approval tabled for next meeting.

      Our district needs Wild Land Mitigation projects.  Fuels reduction.  Acquiring a chipper to provide green waste locally.  

      Community Meeting December 6th, an informational meeting to inquire about emergency services in the tri-valley.

   2. Facilities Manager - Renae Kaiser

      None

   3. EMS Coordinator - Matt Doonan

      None

10. Future Agenda Items

    Approval of James Janey as training coordinator

11. Next Meeting Date

    Jan 11, 2025, with community dinner

12. Adjournment

    8:19 PM