GRIZZLY FLATS FIRE SAFE COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 1, 2008

 
  1. CALL TO ORDER
    The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mark Almer at 10:04 a.m. in the Lodge of the Grizzly Flats Community Church.
     
  2. FLAG SALUTE
    Bob Signor led the flag salute.
     
  3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Chairperson Almer asked for any amendments to the Agenda. There being none, Walt Tyler moved the Agenda be approved as presented, and Marylou Brown seconded the motion.
     
  4. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2008 MEETING
    Moved by Walt Tyler and seconded by Dennis Henderson to approve as presented.
     
  5. FINANCE
    Terry Henderson reported that funds on deposit total $5,880.87 as of March 1, 2008. She explained that this amount reflects income and expenses associated with the Council shirt order.
     
  6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    Jim Carter (6208227) offered free manzanita removal. Steve Hupner (Arctic Lane), representing a group of neighbors to the west of Grizzly Flats, presented to the Council support of our goals, objectives and fuel reduction programs and requested inclusion into the Fire Safe Council community. With regard to grants already received, discussion followed concerning the appropriateness of inclusion at this late date and the fact that contracts had already been executed with specific parameters. Walt Tyler motioned to include the Westerly Neighbors (from intersection of Grizzly Flat Road and String Canyon to Steely Creek Bridge, including Arctic Lane) and Cosumnes Mine Road down to the Cosumnes River within the sphere of recognition in the Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council community. Motion was seconded by Judie Irwin. Motion approved.
     
  7. OLD BUSINESS
     
    1. Evacuation and GF4 Shaded Fuel Break Committee Report - Barry Callenberger was not in attendance.
       
    2. Repeater Committee Report - Phill Dayton reported that the committee was moving forward in their research.
       
    3. 2008 Fundraiser Committee Report - Eric Rasbold advised that the BBQ date is August 16 th and that the location will be 9981 Grizzly Flat Road (Rasbold Residence). A work party date of June 14 th has been set to clear the property in preparation for the event. Eric reminded everyone that volunteers will be needed to host this community event. Lynn Shetley advised she has the ability to purchase from Steve Crandall old Grizzly Flats pictures which can be auctioned off at the BBQ. Liz Lawless motioned that the Council, after researching into the price of the pictures, consider purchasing some for the BBQ. Kathy Melvin seconded the motion. Motion carried. Allan Polinsky (2093399494) made a presentation and offer to donate etched wine glasses and coasters and a metal sculpture to the BBQ auction.
       
    4. Smoke Detector/Fire Extinguisher Check - Eric Rasbold advised that Honeywell may donate detectors. He will followup.
       
  8. NEW BUSINESS
     
    1. Court Decision Affecting Forest Service Burning/Clearing - Ranger Duane Nelson advised that this decision would have very little impact on the Grizzly Flats community. With regard to signage in the forest, Rich Englefield, Eric Rasbold, Mel Kelley and Chief Gill will meet on May 3rd.
       
    2. Robin Stanley made a presentation on landscaping and plants which aid in fuel reduction and lower maintenance.
       
  9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
     
    1. NEWSLETTER - Eric Rasbold reported on the inclusion of the March Newsletter in the recent water bills and passed out a listing of the HAM radio operators in the community.
       
    2. MONTHLY EDCFSC REPORT - Rich Englefield reported that revision of the ByLaws should be complete by April 9th.
       
    3. UNIT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - Mark Almer had no report but advised the new folders would be coming soon.
       
    4. COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Eric Rasbold reminded everyone of Bingo on April 18 th . The Easter Dinner will be on March 22 nd at Grizzly Pines School and that a flea market will be held on April 12th at Willow School.
       
    5. DEFENSIBLE SPACE - Judie Irwin reported that visits would gear back up again in April.
       
    6. CERT - Liz Lawless reported that election of new officers was held. Lynn Shetley is Chairperson, Dennis Henderson and Phill Dayton are CoTeam Leaders, Judie Irwin is Training Officer, and Liz Lawless remains Public Information Officer.
       
    7. FIREWISE - Mark Almer put out a request for photos of last year's BBQ.
       
  10. BOARD COMMENTS / COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
    Mark Almer reported on exploring the possibility of putting magnetic signs on personal vehicles when out in the community on behalf of the Fire Safe Council. He reported that a pair of signs (12"x24") with unlimited colors were $134.80 or that a threecolor version the same size was $60 each. Eric Rasbold advised that Vista Print (online) would produce magnetic signs free as long as their web address was at the bottom. Discussion followed with regard to size and durability. Phill Dayton motioned and Judie Irwin seconded the motion to investigate further the purchase of signs. Motion approved. Mark Almer advised that the new OES contact is Jamie Morgan. Mark Almer also reminded the Council of Ted Gaines' Town Hall Meeting in Placerville on March 19th at 6:00 p.m.
     
  11. AGENCY REPRESENTATION
     
    1. USFS - No representation.
       
    2. CAL FIRE - No representation.
       
    3. SHERIFF - No representation.
       
    4. 2nd DISTRICT SUPERVISOR - No representation. Rich Englefield advised that no action has been taken on the grant request for the Joint Use Fire Station in Grizzly Flats.
       
    5. DOT - Don Spear thanked the Council and community for their recent support.
       
    6. PFPD - Chief Gill advised that Station 38's electrical issues have been corrected. The facility now has full generator backup capability for administration, the fire fighter's dorm and the fixed apparatus fueling system. He further advised that Station 35 has a new rollup door. The District applied for a $16,627 grant to Cal Fire for Wildland Fire PPE & Equipment. It was motioned by Liz Lawless and seconded by Phill Dayton for Mark Almer to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors in support of the continuance of the ad valorem contribution to local fire districts. Motion approved.
       
    7. GFCSD - Rich Englefield reported that two leaks had been discovered and repaired at a cost to the property owners. He further reported that anyone tampering with the system would be fined and should they not pay the fine, the property would be liened.
       
  12. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
    None.
     
  13. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING - April 5, 2008
     
    1. Evacuation and GF-4 Committee Reports
       
    2. Repeater Committee Report
       
    3. 2008 Fundraiser Report
       
    4. Vehicle Signs
       
  14. ADJOURN — The meeting was adjourned at 12:43 p.m. on motion made by Phill Dayton and seconded by Dennis Henderson.

     
Respectfully submitted:
Kathy Criel, ProTem Secretary