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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
November 20, 2003
The Board of Directors of the Windsor Fire Protection District met at Station1,
8200 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, California, Thursday, November 20, 2003.
President McDowell called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
Directors Present: McDowell, Nelson, Pozzi, Lowe (7:08), Olufs (7:27)
Staff Present: Chief Ron Collier; Battalion Chief Matt Gustafson; William Arnone,
District Counsel; Ginger Hamilton, Secretary to the Board; and 6 guests
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: President McDowell announced that Item 2003-11-05 would
be taken as soon as a quorum was present and stated Director Nelson, a resident
of Lakewood Hills will recuse himself.
CITIZEN PUBLIC APPEARANCE: None
APPROVE MINUTES: 2003-11-01 A motion to approve the minutes of regular meeting
of October 16, 2003 was made by Director Nelson and seconded by Director Pozzi.
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CORRESPONDENCE: 2003-11-02 Current monthly payment summary and miscellaneous
correspondence were reviewed and discussed.
ACTION ITEM: 2003-11-05 (Director Nelson departed the meeting room.) Mr. Malcolm
Barrack, president of the Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association addressed the
Board regarding the HOA’s request that the District waive the special tax on 9
parcels of common area and drainage
easement. Following discussion, the Board agreed to table the item until the
December Board meeting and directed staff to determine the assessed value of the
parcels and if drainages are contiguous.
Director Nelson returned.
ACTION ITEM: 2003-11-03 A motion to adopt Resolution 257, establishing a records
retention program as required by Government Code, was made by Director Pozzi and
seconded by Director Lowe. 5/0/0
ACTION/
DISCUSSION ITEM: 2003-11-04 Director Nelson suggested, in the spirit upon which
the department was founded, and in view of the economic times and that the
amount of compensation is minimal, that the Board consider eliminating director
compensation. Following discussion, it was decided that each Director will
decide for himself whether or not he wishes to receive recompense.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS/REPORTS: President McDowell initiated a discussion
regarding what priorities the Board wants to set regarding staffing, truck
acquisition, and Station 2 construction, and what method(s) to employ in
accomplishing these goals. Extensive discussion ensued. A workshop will be
scheduled prior to the December Board meeting.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Budget Committee: None.
Labor Negotiations: Director Nelson will present in closed session.
Education Committee: Addressed in President’s comments/reports.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT: Mr. Arnone reported there had been a miscommunication
among judges regarding our report to the grand jury that has been resolved.
OPERATIONS REPORT: Chief Collier presented the operations report.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS: None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:53
Item 1—Government Code Section 54957.6—Meet and confer with agency negotiator(s)
Arnone, Lowe, and Nelson regarding contract negotiations with employee
organization Windsor Fire Protection District fire management personnel.
Item 2-- Government Code Section 54957.6—Meet and confer with agency
negotiator(s) Arnone, Lowe, & Nelson regarding contract negotiations with
employee organization Windsor Professional Firefighters Association.
RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION:
See attached minutes, recorded by Mr. Arnone and made a part hereof.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Thursday, December 18, 2003, at 7:00 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Chief Ron Collier,
Clerk of the Board
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