Dave Dixon

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the review and approval of establishing a Deputy Fire Marshal position to replace the vacant Fire Marshal position, which involved updating the Position Authorization Document (PAD) and the public salary schedule, resulting in estimated annual cost savings. The Board also addressed the approval of Amendment #2 to the Unrepresented Safety Management Resolution to reflect this position change. Furthermore, the agenda covered the review and potential award of an RFP for an Exterior Painting and Sealing project for Fire Stations 85, 87, and 91, with a recommended award amount of $148,400 plus contingency. Finally, the Board reviewed and acted upon an invoice from Abercrombie Creative LLC for Phase 2 Planning services related to the Fire Training Facility.

The agenda for the board meeting included a Closed Session covering labor negotiations status updates for the MOU with Local 3604, significant exposure to litigation (two matters), and a public employee grievance appeal. The Open Session featured a Promotional Badge Pinning presentation. The Consent Calendar included the approval of Financial Statements and Transaction Detail Report for January 2026. Key items in New Business involved ratifying an Amador Fire Auto Aid Agreement Amendment, reviewing and approving a contract extension with Lawson SSP Group, awarding an RFP for Exterior Painting and Sealing, approving the purchase of two replacement staff vehicles, and authorizing the surplus and disposal of a prevention trailer and a plotter printer. Standing Committee reports covered administrative, finance, JPA, WUI Risk Reduction, Regionalization, Strategic Plan, and Technology matters. The Fire Chief provided updates including OES reports, succession planning podcasts, a recent engine sale to Sutter Creek Fire, and the implementation timeline for the new fee schedule following the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' resolution on the Nexus Study.

The agenda for the NINE HUNDRED TWENTY SECOND MEETING details discussions planned for both Closed Session and Open Session. Closed Session topics include conference with labor negotiators regarding MOU status, significant exposure to litigation (two matters), and a public employee grievance appeal. Open Session items cover a Promotional Badge Pinning presentation. The Consent Calendar includes approval of Financial Statements and Transaction Detail Report for January 2026. Standing committee reports are scheduled from Administrative, Finance, Joint Powers Authority, WUI Risk Reduction, Regionalization, Strategic Plan, and Technology committees. The agenda also lists reports from the Fire Chief and Operations, and Fiscal Items such as authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. New Business involves ratifying an Amador Fire Auto Aid Agreement Amendment, reviewing contract extensions, awarding an RFP for Exterior Painting and Sealing, purchasing replacement staff vehicles, and authorizing the surplus and disposal of a prevention trailer and a plotter printer.

The Board meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss meet and confer processes for upcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiations with the El Dorado Hills Professional Firefighters, Local 3604. Key discussions included presentations on a new hire/promotional badge pinning ceremony, an overview of the El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness, Wildfire Prevention and Healthcare Access Initiative (3/8 Sales Tax), the presentation of the 2024/25 final audit report, and a recap of the CSDA Special District Leadership Academy Conference. In committee reports, updates were provided regarding union negotiations, the closure of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ninth medic unit, and a strategic plan update. The Fire Chief's report covered various holiday activities, the development of a WUI strategy for 2026, and the ceremony for the new Truck 85. Financial matters involved the approval of the 2024/25 Final Audit Report. New business included the approval of an RFP for exterior painting and sealing at Stations 85, 87, and 91, approval of a change order with Creation Networks, Inc., and the election of the Board President and Vice President for 2026. The establishment of 2026 meeting dates was set to the third Thursday of every month.

The agenda for the Nine Hundred Sixteenth Meeting includes a Closed Session to discuss existing litigation involving Thomas and Helen Austin v. The County of El Dorado, et al., a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Fire Chief, and potential litigation exposure. The Open Session agenda features a Consent Calendar including the approval of August 2025 Minutes and Financial Statements. Oral Communications are scheduled for representatives from the EDH Firefighters' Foundation/Association and EDH Professional Firefighters, as well as public comment on off-agenda items. Standing Committee Reports cover Administrative, Finance, Joint Powers Authority, CRCR Advisory, Regionalization, Strategic Plan, and Technology matters. The Fire Chief's Report includes updates on OES activities and staffing (new paramedics, ongoing recruitment). The Operations Report and CRCR Report are for receipt and filing. Fiscal Items include a Public Hearing to approve the Final Budget for fiscal year 2025/26 and authorize reserve expenditures, receipt of pension status reports, and ratification of contracts for property tax consulting and write-off of capital assets. New Business includes a Public Hearing for the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 adopting the 2025 Fire Code, ratification of an engagement letter for the Fire Impact Fee Program report, discussion on creating an ad-hoc committee for Bylaws/Policy Manual updates, and receipt of the updated ISO Public Protection Classification Rating. Old Business includes reviewing the Department Facility Master Plan and updates on Station 86 repairs and change orders.