Melisa Maddux

The Executive Committee meeting agenda included discussions on board policies and procedures, specifically regarding the Board Policy on Executive Committee meeting frequency. A significant portion was dedicated to the Strategic Plan Discussion and a Concise Communication item covering priorities, due dates, and direction. The committee also addressed the appointment of members to various committees and liaison groups, including the Finance & Audit Committee, Policy Committee, and several 2x2 Committees with local cities and Sacramento County. The committee expressed the desire to meet monthly going forward.

The meeting addressed several key items, beginning with a roll call and pledge to the flag. The agenda included the Metro Cable announcement regarding meeting recording and replay schedules. Public opportunity was provided for discussion within the District jurisdiction. Consent items included the approval of Action Summary Minutes for the Special Board Meeting of December 6, 2025, and the Regular Board Meeting of December 11, 2025. Key consent actions involved authorizing the Fire Chief to negotiate and execute a piggyback agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for a Classification and Total Compensation Study, and approving revisions to the Workplace Harassment Policy. Action items featured purchase approvals for an Air Unit and two Water Tenders. Resolutions were proposed to acknowledge compliance with Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 (SB 1205), award a contract for the RFP 25-07 Multi-Site Fire Station Design Package 1, and address the Industrial Disability Retirement for Battalion Chief Kim Brian Fong. Furthermore, a resolution was sought to approve emergency work at 10545 Armstrong Avenue. Reports included updates from the President, Fire Chief, and various operational and committee reports. The Board convened in closed session to discuss labor negotiations concerning multiple employee groups, two matters of Industrial Disability Retirement, one matter of Workers' Compensation Settlement Authority, and a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Fire Chief. Following the closed session, the Board adopted resolutions for the Industrial Disability Retirement of Engineer Brenden Brown and Captain Eric Kellenberger.

Key discussions for the meeting included the Nationwide Retirement Solutions Quarterly Program Update, which covered the 4Q25 Admin Report, 2026 Contribution Limits, and SECURE ACT 2.0 Updates. The Fiduciary Consulting Group was scheduled to present a Quarterly Performance Report. The Treasurer's report was set to address the Reserve Fund Policy. The Education Officer planned to provide a recap of a Top Golf event, and the Chair was scheduled to provide an update on the 401a plan. New business included consideration of the 2026 Meeting Schedule.

The Policy Committee meeting agenda included several key items. The consent agenda proposed the approval of the Action Summary Minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. Action items focused on the election of the 2026 Policy Committee Chair and Vice Chair, and a review of Board Policy 01.022.02 - Meal and Refreshment Policy before moving it to the full Board for approval. A presentation item consisted of the 2025 Policy Year-End Review.

The Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda included several key financial items for review and potential action. Consent items involved the approval of the Action Summary Minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting, receiving and filing the Quarterly Investment Report for December 2025 (which covered the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26), and accepting and filing the Independent Accountant's Report concerning the agreed-upon procedures review of Wittman Enterprise, LLC's Emergency Medical Billing and Collection Processes for the period of July 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. The presentation item included a bimonthly fiscal report through October 31, 2025.