Quincy Fire Protection District

Board of Directors Meeting

Date: September 11, 2025

Time: 08:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Location: Feather Publishing Co. Board Room

Address: 287 Lawrence St. Quincy, CA 95971

I.   Call to Order:

a)      Chairman Mike Taborski called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Vice Chairman Johnny Mansell, Treasurer Andy Ryback, Fire Chief Frank Carey, and Administrative Secretary Karrie White are in attendance.

II.   Public Comment:

            None

III.  Approval of August 14, 2025, Meeting Minutes:

a)      Chairman Taborski asked if the board members had reviewed the minutes. Treasure Ryback replied, "Yes," and made a motion to approve the August 14, 2025, board meeting minutes. Chairman Taborski seconded the motion. The motion carried.

IV.  Financial Committee Report: Treasurer Ryback:

a) Financial Report:

Treasurer Ryback reported that Karrie provided the financial documents, including an income statement showing the past two months, as well as reconciliations for the Operating Account, Money Market, and California Class accounts. The only activity in the Money Market and California Class accounts was the earning of interest. The cash balance remains in the $2.8 million range, with total assets at approximately $3.9 million. A special departmental expense was allocated to the volunteers.

b) Review and Approval of Claims:

Karrie presented the current claims for review. After the discussion, the claims were approved and signed.

c) Financial Transfers:

Ryback made a motion to approve the transfer of $35,000.00 from the Money Market account to the Plumas Bank checking account. Vice-Chairman Mansell seconded the motion. The motion carried.

V.  Fire Chief's Report: Frank Carey

a) The department responded to a total of 54 calls during the month, including 42 EMS calls, 11 fire-related incidents, 0 hazardous materials calls, and one fundraiser. On average, holding steady at 4 personnel attending each call.

b)      Chief Carey reported that Quincy Fire Inc. received a generous donation of $3,300 from Mr. William Siebold, a resident who, along with his spouse, relocated from the Bay Area to a property on LaPorte Road.

c)      Chief Carey said the Equipment Raffle, formerly known as the 50/50 Raffle, will be on November 1, 2025. Feather Publishing has finished, and the tickets are up for sale.

d)      Chief Carey, Karrie, requested that the board address the Letter of Understanding she had previously emailed to all members. The board members, along with Secretary White, engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the auditor's inquiries about how the District compensates the volunteers through Cal-OES.

Secretary White emphasized the need to clarify the legal aspects of Cal-OES payments made to the Quincy Volunteer Fire Department. Chairman Taborski asked Secretary White to extend an invitation to Bequette & Kimmel to attend the next board meeting to provide further insight into the applicable requirements.

B Fire Drill Report: Frank Carey

a)      On 9/2/25, we had our officers’ meeting to review monthly training, corporate financials, and upcoming events.

b)      On 9/9/25, Chimney Fire

c)      On 9/16/25, Auto and Patient Extrication

d)      On 9/23/25, Scene size up, and Dry run for Interior attack

e)      On 9/30/25, Maintenance

VI.            Fire Inspection Report: Fire Chief Frank Carey

 No inspections or updates at this time.

VII.  Other District Business, Discussion, and Possible Actions:

1)      Fire Station 2 replacement: Fire Chief Carey

Vice Chairman Mansell reported that the District received the appraisal for 20 Redberg Avenue (Skip Partlow’s property), which came in at $340,000. He met with Mr. Partlow to share the appraisal results; however, Mr. Partlow declined the offer.

In the meantime, following the previous on-site meeting at Station 2 with Mike Beatty and Ken Roper, Ken prepared a preliminary design concept. Based on that concept, Mike provided a rough estimate of $450,000 for the remodel of Station 2.

Treasurer Ryback made a motion to approve $10,000 for Ken Roper to develop formal design plans for the Station 2 remodel. Vice Chairman Mansell seconded the motion. The motion carried.

V111.   Discussion and possible actions regarding Deputy Chief's command vehicle:

a)      Chief Carey reported that a Honda Pilot was donated to the Quincy Volunteer Fire Department and has since been assigned to Assistant Chief Dale Ready. The Board and Chief Carey discussed the intent to provide command vehicles for the Fire Chiefs. It was agreed that Quincy Inc., on behalf of the Volunteer Fire Department, would be responsible for the vehicle's registration and insurance, rather than the District.

IX.  Discussion and possible action regarding the progress of the LaPorte facility project:

a)      Taborski inquired about any updates regarding the LaPorte parcel. Chief Carey and Vice Chairman Mansell reported no updates.

Chairman Taborski called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Treasurer Ryback moved to adjourn, and Vice Chairman Mansell seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Taborski at 9:07 a.m.

Submitted: _______________________    ________________

                   Chairperson Taborski           Date

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