Western Shasta Resource Conservation Dist

The board discussed various topics, including the Clear Creek Overlook Plaque Replacement, Strategic Planning Retreat, District Retirement Benefits, and Board Subcommittee Meetings. They also discussed Board Member Terms/transitions and Health Insurance Rate Increases. The board approved an increased match from the current 3% to 5% for District Retirement Benefits and approved keeping the current medical/vision and dental plans and accept the rate increase.

The board discussed a board vacancy and the potential of Robert Bailey being interested. They approved continuing hybrid meetings. An investment update and retirement plan options were presented, and the board approved switching to the 457 plan. The CEQA Notice of Exemption for the Lassen Fire Safe Council, Shingletown Project was approved. The upcoming review for the District Manager was discussed, and a schedule for the policy committee review was addressed. An update on the CFO hiring process was given, as well as an audit engagement update and DM report.

The board discussed financials, NRCS report, CARCD update, and continuation of hybrid meetings. They reviewed the CFO job description and discussed the possibility of hiring an internal staff member or an accounting firm. The board also reviewed the need to set a schedule for policy review, reviewed SDRMA property liability insurance staff report and approved moving forward with SDRMA for Property Liability Insurance. An update on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget was given, as well as an audit engagement update and DM report. During the closed session, vacation accrual analysis was discussed and the board decided that staff should be given their owed vacation, and staff that owe hours back create a written plan with the district manager to repay the amount owed within 2 years.

The Western Shasta Resource Conservation District held a special board meeting to discuss several key items. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget after reviewing the differences between the fiscal years and discussing the inclusion of a reserve policy and equipment replacement budget in the strategic plan. They also approved a budget for the Strategic Planning Retreat, considering different venue options. Additionally, the board approved a secondary signatory authority for invoices and contract needs during Maureen's vacation.

The meeting included discussions and approvals on various topics, such as the minutes and financials from previous months, correspondence related to environmental dispute resolution and the UC Environmental Steward Program, and updates from the Fire Safe Council Summit and NRCS. The board also discussed the CARCD conference and membership dues. New business included the selection of a new truck, a board subcommittee meeting, a summary of the joint meeting with the Shasta County Fire Safe Council, board training opportunities, and a district manager report. The meeting also covered a closed session for the District Manager's annual review and a performance evaluation of a public partner, resulting in a salary increase for the district manager.