Steve Goates

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss key operational and financial matters. The agenda included an audit presentation by James Marta & Co., updates regarding the Northstar Property Owners Association and Northstar California/Vail, and a discussion on the Northstar Fire Department's ISO retrogression. The Board also reviewed claims and demands, and received reports from District departments. Additionally, a closed session was held to address litigation and personnel matters, specifically a public employee performance evaluation.

The agenda for this meeting covers several key areas. Under the consent calendar, there will be a discussion and approval of claims and demands, as well as the minutes from the January 21, 2026 regular meeting. Recurring business includes updates from the Northstar Property Owners Association and Northstar California/Vail. New business items focus on personnel matters, specifically the approval of new job descriptions and salary ranges for the Director of Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Administrative Manager, and Senior Administrative Specialist, along with the revision of salary ranges for other administrative roles. The Board will also discuss the Five Year Strategic Plan update and call for nominations for a Special District Appointment to Placer County LAFCO. Director reports will cover miscellaneous items, followed by operational reports from the General Manager, Fire Department, Public Works, and Administration.

Key discussions for this meeting included updates from the Northstar Property Owners Association and Northstar California/Vail. New Business items slated for action involved the approval of new job descriptions and corresponding salary ranges for several positions (Director of Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Administrative Manager, Senior Administrative Specialist) and revisions to existing salary ranges for other roles. The board also planned to discuss the Five Year Strategic Plan. Operational reports were scheduled from the General Manager, Fire Department, Public Works, and Administration.

The meeting agenda included discussions and actions on the Consent Calendar, covering the approval of Claims and Demands. Recurring business involved updates from the Northstar Property Owners Association, Northstar California/Vail, and the Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency (T-TSA). New business focused on the Appointment of a New Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee Member and planning for a Strategic Plan Staff & Board Workshop. Operational reports covered updates from the General Manager, Fire Department, Public Works, and Administration. The Board also held a Closed Session to discuss significant exposure to litigation and pending litigation involving several cases. The Public Works report detailed progress on the Wood Energy Facility permitting and design, Martis Valley Trail Segment 3F completion, and equipment maintenance. The Fire Chief's report covered operational updates, prevention activities, and fuels management statistics, including pile burning progress. The Administrative Report noted upcoming ethics and financial training requirements.

The meeting included a Public Hearing to introduce and consider action on Proposed Ordinance No. 37-21, which establishes Fire Department Fee Schedules, including Engineering/Plan Review and Code Enforcement fees. The Consent Calendar involved approval of the March 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and approval of Claims and Demands. Recurring Business included updates from Mountainside Builders, Northstar Property Owners Association, and Northstar California/Vail. New Business covered the Strategic Plan Review, a vote for the Special District Representative for Placer LAFCO, updates on the Sewer System Management Plan, geotechnical services for Martis Valley Trail Segment 3A, a contract for Tax Measure Consultation Services, and approval for a Budget Adjustment and purchase of a Rescue UTV, as well as approval for the Fire Chief to sign the 2021 Cal Fire Operating Plan and Assistance by Hire Agreement. Reports were also provided by the General Manager, Fire Department, Public Works, Finance and Administration, and Human Resources.