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1 Board of Directors Meeting September 28, 2017

2 Item BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 28, 2017 MEETING PACKET INDEX Page Number Fire Safe Council of Nevada County P.O. Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA Phone (530) Fax (530) BOARD ACTION ITEMS Meeting Notice & Agenda... 1 Minutes from 8/24/2017 Board Meeting... 4 August 2017 Financial Front Page... 7 Director & Officer Job Descriptions... 9 Biomass Project - EPIC Grant MOU Nomination Slate for October Election REPORTS Balance Sheet as of 8/31/ Profit & Loss YTD as of 8/31/ Profit & Loss by Class as of 8/31/ August 2017 Check Register August 2017 Donations/Fundraising Project Summary as of 8/31/ Fixed Assets 8/31/ Executive Director Report Cameron Consulting Report, August Firewise Communities List Fiscal Year to Date Chipping Reports Chipping Goal Report to Self-Fund by Donations OTHER Firewise Communities Events & Communications Miscellaneous Updates, Reports, Activities, Thank You s News Articles, Media Clips ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE Board of Directors Roster Meeting & Holiday Schedule Committees Rosters FSCNC Mission & Vision Statement FSCNC Acronym List Board Resolutions Tracking Log Meeting Safety Briefing

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4 Fire Safe Council of Nevada County P.O. Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA Phone (530) Fax (530) FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD MEETING AGENDA Notice is now given that a regular meeting of the board of directors has been called and will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District V Supervisor and OES offices located at Suite A, Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA. Video conferencing or teleconferencing will be available at the Gene Albaugh Community Room at the Madelyn Helling Library located at 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA. To provide Firewise education and programs to enhance emergency preparedness for catastrophic wildfire to all citizens in Nevada County in order to reduce the loss of life, property and natural resources and to create Firewise Communities/USA ; to network with other Fire Safe Councils, governmental agencies and foundations for the benefit of the citizens of Nevada County. Board Members: Rick Nolle, Chairman Jeff Dunning, Director Crawford Bost, Associate Warren Knox, Vice Chair Barry Dorland, Director Sean Griffis, Associate Dennis Cassella, Secretary David Hanson, Director Peter Beesley, Associate Dave Walker, Treasurer Eric Trygg, Director Jecobie Waters, Associate Don Wagner, Director Hank Weston, Director Bill Houdyschell, Associate Bill Drown, Director Donn Thane, Director Gretchen Bennitt, Associate Jerry Martinez, Associate Heidi Hall, Alternate 1) Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance 2) Meeting Safety Briefing 3) Consent Agenda (Single Motion Needed) All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Directors, audience, or staff requests a specific item to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action. Any item removed will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. a) Approval of Agenda and Order of Business Action b) Approval of Minutes from 8/24/2017 Action c) Approval of Financial Statements for August 2017 Action 4) Public Comment This time is set aside for persons wishing to address the Board on any matter of interest that is not on the agenda. The Board invites comments from the agenda items after discussion by the Board Members. Speakers will be limited to five (5) minutes, unless extended by the Board chair. The Board chair reserves the right to further limit or exclude repetitious or irrelevant presentations. If written material is included, 20 copies of all information to be distributed to Board members should be given to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Action will not be taken at this meeting on citizen comments. The Board, however, after hearing from interested citizens, may place items under new business on a future agenda so proper notice may be given to all interested parties. If no one wishes to comment, the next scheduled agenda item will be considered. 5) Board Education Steve Haze a) Biomass Utilization Facility Construction Information 6) Report from the Executive Director Joanne Drummond a) Activities Update Information b) Firewise Communities Information Page 1 of 142

5 7) Report of the Executive Committee Rick Nolle a) Executive Update Information b) Director & Officer Job Description Annual Review & Approval Action c) Biomass Project - EPIC Grant MOU Action d) Next Meeting: Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Information 8) Report from Finance Committee Dave Walker a) Financial Analysis Information b) Next Meeting: Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Information 9) Report from the Fundraising Committee Bill Drown a) Fundraising Update Information b) Smoke in the Air Letter Information c) Culinary Adventure Planning Information d) Next Fundraising Meeting: TBA Information 10) Report of the Nominating Committee Warren Knox a) Slate of Director & Officer Nominations for October Election Action b) Next Meeting: TBA Information 11) Report from the Partner & Policy Committee Warren Knox a) Activity Report Information b) Next Meeting: TBA Information 12) Report of the Projects Committee Donn Thane a) Projects Update Information b) Next Meeting: TBA Information 13) Report of the Public Education Committee David Hanson a) Public Education Update Information b) May 2018 Education Day Collaboration Information c) Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Information 14) Agency/Partner Reports Information 15) Directors Comments Information 16) New Business Information 17) Closed Session (if necessary) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code 11126(a) regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code 11126(a) regarding pending litigation. Next BOARD MEETING October 26, :00 a.m. in Nevada City, CA. Video conferencing will be available at the Joseph Center in Truckee, CA. Adjournment 12:00 p.m. Times stated are approximate and subject to change. Agenda order is tentative and may be changed by Board action without prior notice. This meeting will conform to the Open Meeting Act. Agenda discussions and report items are subject to action being taken on them during the meeting by the Board at its discretion. The Board provides the public the opportunity at meetings to address each agenda item during the Board s discussion or consideration of the item. Total time allocated for public comment on particular issues is limited. The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs disability-related accommodations or modifications in order to participate in the meeting shall make a request no later than five (5) working days before the meeting to the Board to (530) or by to joanne@areyoufiresafe.com. Requests for further information should be directed to Joanne Drummond, Executive Director of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County at (530) or by at joanne@areyoufiresafe.com. Page 2 of 142

6 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Meeting Notice/Agenda of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County regular board meeting, scheduled for September 28, 2017, was posted per Open Meeting Law requirements at the following locations: Eric W. Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City CA Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City CA Grass Valley City Hall, 125 East Main Street, Grass Valley CA Nevada City Hall, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City CA District V Supervisor and OES offices, Suite A, Truckee CA AGENDA POSTED: Monday, September 25, 2017 Page 3 of 142

7 Fire Safe Council of Nevada County P.O. Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA Phone (530) Fax (530) Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Board Meeting Minutes August 24, :00 a.m. At the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, California. Videoconferencing was available at The Joseph Center, Levon Avenue, Truckee, California. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Treasurer, Dave Walker, as acting Chairman. 1) Self-introductions were made with the following in attendance: Directors: Dave Walker, Jeff Dunning, David Hanson, Eric Trygg, Don Wagner, Bill Drown, Barry Dorland, and Hank Weston. Associates: Peter Beesley, Gretchen Bennitt, and Sean Griffis. Visitors: Marty Main, River Ranch Firewise Community, John Gulserian, Nevada County OES, and Matt Furtado, Cal Fire. Staff: Joanne Drummond, Executive Director, and Anna Cox, Office Manager. Absent: Rick Nolle, Warren Knox, Dennis Cassella, Donn Thane, Crawford Bost, Bill Houdyschell, Jerry Martinez, and Jecobie Waters. A quorum of the board was established. 2) Meeting Safety Briefing The meeting safety briefing was conducted to establish a meeting point at the front of the building and plan of action in the event of an emergency. Individuals volunteered for each assignment. 3) Consent Agenda Acting Chairman Walker requested review of the consent agenda as presented and asked for a motion unless someone wanted to pull an item. Director Hansen moved approval of the consent agenda. Director Dunning seconded the motion. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously. (DH/JD, Aye-8, no-0) Board Action # ) Public Comment Executive Director Drummond brought the board s attention to a concern of a defensible space advisor regarding the fueling mechanism on generators. Drummond advised the homeowner to contact Universal Laboratories online consumer product safety division, and provided him the Report a Concern form. Director Hansen also stated that Pearson s Small Engine had done an excellent job at displaying Firewise safety signs, and advising people not to do any yard work when weather conditions were dry. 5) Board Education Topic John Gulserian, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, stated how he has been receiving calls from people who are frustrated that enforcement of the Hazardous Vegetation Management Ordinance, and PRC 4291, are not being completed. Discussion regarding 4291 enforcement issues ensued. Drummond thanked John Gulserian for being a true champion of the cause at this month s Fire Chief s meeting. 6) Executive Director Report Drummond noted her full written report was on page 33 of the board packet. She highlighted several items. Discussion of the loss of Title III funding which has not yet been re-authorized as of July 1, 2017 ensued. Page 4 of 142

8 7) Executive Ad Hoc Committee Report: Drummond mentioned a draft committee roster was on page 8. She reiterated the Bylaws process for selecting the new nominating committee. Discussion on possible avenues for future funding to replace Title III ensued. Director Hansen moved to approve the Appointment of Nominating Committee. Director Trygg seconded the motion. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously. (DH/ET, Aye-8, no-0) Board Action # ) Finance Ad Hoc Committee Report Acting Chairman Walker provided a financial analysis. He advised the board to refer to the reports section of the board packet for further information. Drummond noted that there was currently $36,000 in reserves, and then recommended we reserve an additional $15,000 into restricted assets, making up a total of $51,000. Discussion ensued. Director Dorland moved to approve the capital fund reserve allocation. Director Walker seconded the motion. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously. (BD/DW, Aye-8, no-0) Board Action # ) Fundraising Ad Hoc Committee Report Director Dunning presented the idea of a virtual spaghetti feed. The Board commended Dunning on his clever approach to this fresh idea. Drummond discussed a new fundraising idea which could help offset the loss of Title III grant funding. Discussion ensued on possible restaurant percentage fundraising locations. Drummond also reported a change in the date of the upcoming Wine and Culinary Adventure. 10) Partner and Policy Ad Hoc Committee Report There was no report. 11) Projects Ad Hoc Committee Report Drummond stated that the WUI Fire Training exercise was an amazing success and a good community motivator that woke homeowners up about creating a fire safe neighborhood. She thanked Director Hansen for helping with the barbecue and Director Thane for taking this exercise on as the Project s Chair. Discussion ensued. 12) Public Education Ad Hoc Committee Report Director Hanson asked Drummond to explain the formation of the Firewise Communities Coalition to ensure all directors were up to speed on the purpose. Drummond explained the concept under the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy to develop Fire Adapted Communities, which work with policy makers to ensure the wildfire hazard issue continues to be a focus of everyone. Over the past six months, there have been numerous issues which the Firewise Communities may influence if they were to speak as one voice. Hanson discussed the tremendous impact these communities may have once organized. Discussion ensued. 13) Agency/Partner Reports There was no report. 14) Directors Comments There was no report. 15) New Business Drummond mentioned that she will be attending the summer meeting of the Society of American Foresters this afternoon and would not be returning until Saturday, August 26, Page 5 of 142

9 16) Closed Session: There was no closed session. Next Meeting Scheduled for September 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Supervisors Office, Truckee, CA. Videoconferencing is available to the Gene Albaugh Community Room at the Madelyn Helling Library located at 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA. The meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m. ********************************************************************************** I declare that these meeting minutes accurately reflect the actions of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County s board meeting held on August 24, Dennis Cassella, Secretary Date Page 6 of 142

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12 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS DIRECTORS PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY The Board of Directors is the legal authority of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. Directors, acting together as the Board, establish the policies and programs of the organization, and monitor and evaluate results. Directors are the community s representatives, and are responsible to the community for the organization s performance. Benefits: Satisfaction of making a difference in the community Opportunity to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds Development of effective decision-making skills Increased understanding of group dynamics and relationships General Duties: A Director is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board s deliberations and decisions in matter of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy. 1. Approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the Board, its standing committees and senior staff. 2. Monitor all Board policies. 3. Review the bylaws and policy manual and recommend bylaw changes to the membership. 4. Review the Board's structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw changes. 5. Participate in the development of the Fire Safe Council's organizational plan and annual review. 6. Approve the Fire Safe Council budget. 7. Approve the hiring and release of the Executive Director, including the Executive Director's employment contract. 8. Support and participate in evaluating the Executive Director. 9. Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees and staff members, and to enhance the Fire Safe Council's mission. Requirements of Board membership include: Page 1 of 3 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 9 of 142

13 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS DIRECTORS 1. Support and participate in fundraising events. Assistance with securing grant funding. 2. Develop annual and long term goals, commensurate with the mission of the organization. 3. Approve an annual work plan to achieve its goals. 4. Ensure that adequate procedures and policies are in place and are being adhered to. 5. Monitor the performance of the officers, directors, committees and staff to ensure their effectiveness. Initiate appropriate action as required. 6. Monitor the financial activities of the organization to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standard non-profit accounting practices. 7. Review and approve year-end audited financial statements and tax returns. 8. Ensure that the organization is adequately managing its risks, either by insurance or other means, to ensure its continued existence. 9. Actively attend and participate in monthly Board meetings and other activities of the organization. Come to meetings knowledgeable of the issues and prepared to contribute. 10. Maintain an active role in communicating the work of the organization within the community. 11. Assist in volunteer recruitment. 12. Serve on at least one committee. 13. Ensure that the Board elects capable and motivated individuals to fill vacancies. 14. Get to know other committee members and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus. Term: Directors are elected by the membership at the General Meeting in October. Directors serve a 2 year term. Directors may be released at the end of the elected term, by resigning, or according to the Fire Safe Council s bylaws. Page 2 of 3 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 10 of 142

14 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS DIRECTORS Evaluation: A Director s performance is evaluated annually based on the performance of assigned Board requirements and duties. Page 3 of 3 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 11 of 142

15 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY Associate Members of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are community and agency representatives, and are responsible to further the mission of the Council within the community. Associate Members are non-voting members of the Board of Directors. Benefits: Satisfaction of making a difference in the community Opportunity to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds Development of effective programs and services for wildfire mitigation Increased understanding of agency objectives, and connections with leaders in the community General Duties: An Associate Member is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board s deliberations in matter of policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy. 1. Monitor all Board policies. 2. Review the bylaws, board structure, and policy manual to recommend updates. 3. Participate in the development of the Fire Safe Council's organizational strategic plan and annual review. 4. Review the Fire Safe Council budget and recommend edits annually. 5. Support and participate in evaluating the Executive Director annually. 6. Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and to enhance the Fire Safe Council's mission. Requirements of Associate Members include: 1. Monitor annual and long-term goals, commensurate with the mission of the organization. 2. Review an annual work plan to achieve its goals. 3. Review that adequate procedures and policies are in place and are being adhered to. 4. Monitor the performance of the officers, directors, committees, and staff to ensure their effectiveness. Initiate appropriate action as required. 5. Monitor the financial activities of the organization to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standard non-profit accounting practices. Page 1 of 2 DRAFT September 18, 2017 Page 12 of 142

16 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 6. Actively attend and participate in monthly Board meetings and other activities of the organization. Come to meetings knowledgeable of the issues and prepared to contribute to discussions and positive outcomes. 7. Maintain an active role in communicating the work of the organization within the community. 8. Assist in active volunteer recruitment. 9. Support and participate in fundraising events. 10. Serve on at least one committee. Term: Associate Members are elected by the current Directors at the General Meeting in October each year. Associate Members serve a 2-year term. Associate Members may be released at the end of the elected term, by resigning, or according to the Fire Safe Council s bylaws. Evaluation: An Associate Members performance is evaluated annually based on the execution of stated requirements and duties. Page 2 of 2 DRAFT September 18, 2017 Page 13 of 142

17 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY CHAIRMAN The Chairperson is the general manager of the corporation, and shall be elected from among the Directors. The Chairperson has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision anddirection of the Executive Director and officers of the corporation. The Chairperson has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of Chairperson and general manager of a corporation, and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. SPECIFIC DUTIES Serves as Chair of the Executive Committee Periodically reviews the Board Member Job Descriptions. Leads the Board in developing annual and long term goals, and to achieve those goals. Publishes a list of goals at the beginning of his/her term, and a summary of accomplishments at the conclusion of the term. Prepares a calendar for the year, covering dates of Board meetings, committee meetings, public meetings, appointment of the Nominating Committee, election of directors, officers, as well as other key dates. Issues updates as required. Convenes and presides at all meetings of the Board. Oversees preparation of the agenda, and ensures that monthly financial and committee reports are included in the packets. Ensures that all Board, committee and other key positions are filled and functioning. Ensures that the annual work plan is accomplished. Provides general supervision of the Executive Director. Provides liaison to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. Communicates with elected officials and staff on matters concerning the Fire Safe Council. Monitors the agenda and attends their meetings when matters concerning the Fire Safe Council are scheduled, or assigns to another Board member if he/she cannot attend. (The agenda can be viewed on the Internet at Page 1 of 2 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 14 of 142

18 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS Provides a liaison to the Nevada County Planning Department Commission. Monitors the agendas and attends their meetings when matters of interest to the Fire Safe Council are scheduled, or arranges for another board member to attend if he/she connot attend. Provides the Board with written reports in a timely manner. Ensures that an independent audit of the year s financial records is complted annually. All board officers are signature holders on the financial accounts, co-sign checks over $1,000 and sign checks written to the Executive Director. Page 2 of 2 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 15 of 142

19 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS VICE CHAIRPERSON PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY The Vice Chairperson shall be elected from among the Directors, and in the absence of the Chairperson, shall perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and, when so acting, shall have all of the powers of, and be subject to all of the restrictions of that office. He or she shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chairperson or the Board of Directors. SPECIFIC DUTIES Serves on the Executive Committee Periodically reviews the Board Member Job Descriptions. Tracks the approved annual work plan to ensure that the programs and activities are on schedule and within budget. Monitors the work of the committees and arranges for additional resources and/or logistical support when requested. Participates in the annual updating of Board and committee chair Job Descriptions. All Board officers are signature holders on the financial accounts, co-sign checks over $1,000 and sign checks written to the Executive Director. Page 1 of 1 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 16 of 142

20 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS SECRETARY RESPONSIBILITY The Secretary shall be elected from among the Directors, and shall keep, or cause to be kept, a book of minutes of all meetings of the Board and its committees. The Secretary shall keep at the principal office in the State of California the original or a copy of the corporation s articles and bylaws, as amended to date. SPECIFIC DUTIES With the approval of the Board, the Secretary may delegate the execution of some of these specific duties to the Executive Director, FSCNC Staff or to other members of the Fire Safe Council. Serves on the Executive Committee Periodically reviews the Board Member Job Descriptions. Takes the minutes at Board meetings. Submits a draft of the minutes to the Chairperson for review and approval within ten calendar days following the meeting. Maintains the official record of the membership and provides periodic updates to directors and committee chairs. Maintains the official record of Job Descriptions and Policies, and provides periodic updates to directors and committee chairs. Maintains the official file of all publications, newspaper articles and other written material produced by or on behalf of the Fire Safe Council. Maintains the official record of all public presentations made by members of the Fire Safe Council. Coordinates the distribution of agendas, minutes, newsletters and other communications to the membership All Board officers are signature holders on the financial accounts, co-sign checks over $1,000 and sign checks written to the Executive Director. Page 1 of 1 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 17 of 142

21 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS TREASURER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the FSCNC, and is selected as specified in the FSCNC Bylaws. He (or she) oversees all financial receipts and disbursements, and ensures that complete and correct accounts are kept of the FSCNC assets and liabilities and all related transactions. With the approval of the Board, the Treasurer may delegate the execution of specific duties to the Executive Director, or to other members of the FSCNC, or to an authorized contractor. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Serves on the Executive Committee Periodically reviews the Board Member Job Descriptions. Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee Oversees receipt of all funds and pay all bills. Oversees Recording of all income and expenses by budget category. Maintains permanent records of all financial transactions. Ensure that all expenditures are properly authorized. Exercises appropriate prudence in establishing and maintaining investment accounts for FSCNC funds. Establishes and maintains a financial recording and reporting system with necessary and sufficient rigor to support all FSCNC business activities, including audit, determination of current status, and budget projections. Keeps all financial records current and open to inspection at all reasonable times by any Director or any other persons with an identifiable interest in those records. Ensures that all FSCNC Accounting Policies and Procedures are followed. Page 1 of 2 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 18 of 142

22 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS TREASURER Annually review the FSCNC Accounting Policies and Procedures and propose any changes for Board approval. Oversees reconciliation of the monthly bank statements. Prepare or review monthly income and expense report and a grant fund status report for the Board. Prepare or review an annual budget. Prepare or review annual federal and state tax returns. Arrange for and oversee an annual audit of the financial records of the FSCNC, to be conducted as soon as possible following the close of the fiscal year. Follow up on any identified discrepancies or weaknesses. Orients new treasurer. All Board officers are signature holders on the financial accounts, co-sign checks over $1,000 and sign checks written to the Executive Director. Page 2 of 2 Approved September 22, 2016 Page 19 of 142

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24 Fire Safe Council of Nevada County P.O. Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA Phone (530) Fax (530) FSCNC Board of Directors Directors Nomination Slate 2-year term beginning October 2017 and ending October 2019 New Term Directors Representing Term Ending Bill Drown Member at Large October 2019 Jeff Dunning Insurance Industry October 2019 JoAnn Fites-Kauffman* Environment/Ecologist October 2019 Greg Jones, Associate* N.I.D. October 2019 Helene Hall* Member at Large October 2019 David Hanson Member at Large October 2019 Warren Knox Member at Large October 2019 Kent Rees, Associate* Firewise Coalition October 2019 Donn Thane Member at Large October 2019 Hank Weston Supervisor, District IV October 2019 Jerry Martinez, Associate Bureau of Land Mgmt. October 2019 Jecobie Waters, Associate US Forest Service October 2019 Heidi Hall, Alternate County Board of Supervisors October 2019 Current Directors Representing Term Ending Dennis Cassella Member at Large October 2017 Barry Dorland Member at Large October 2017 Rick Nolle Member at Large October 2017 Eric Trygg Master Gardeners October 2017 Don Wagner Fire Chief s Association October 2017 Dave Walker Member at Large October 2017 Peter Beesley, Associate PG&E October 2017 Gretchen Bennitt, Associate Air Quality October 2017 Crawford Bost, Associate Member at Large October 2017 Sean Griffis, Associate Cal Fire October 2017 Bill Houdyschell, Associate Tahoe-Donner HOA October 2017 Officer Nominations Position Term Ending Warren Knox Chairman October 2018 Donn Thane Vice-Chairman October 2018 Dave Walker Treasurer October 2018 Dennis Cassella Secretary October 2018 *New nominees to the board of directors Page 21 of 142

25 KENT REES Biography I am a retired 35-year career educator and administrator from the Bay Area. When we bought our modest cabin in Cascade Shores in the mid-1980's, my wife and I were so in love with this area that we came up every other weekend and spent many holidays and vacations here. We did this for nearly twenty years until we decided to retire and remodel our Cascade Shores cabin where we now live. That was thirteen years ago, and we couldn't be more pleased. Since becoming a full-time resident, I have been involved in a number of activities. I joined the Gold Country Kiwanis Club and was an active member for three years including being part of their board. I was on the board of the Cascade Shores Homeowners Association for several years including a twoyear stint as president. During that time, I served as a representative to FONA. I also worked for National University for a couple of years, teaching classes and mentoring prospective teachers through the credentialing program. Most importantly, I have been involved in the Firewise movement for nearly five years, and I'm one of the original members of the Cascade Shores Firewise Committee. I'm a real convert to fire safety in Nevada County, coming a long way from the early days when I thought that I'd have an easy life with no more yard work! It was Joanne Drummond and the Firewise movement that turned me into a fire prevention advocate. Joanne and I have worked on many projects together, but the Firewise Coalition is clearly the most significant. I hope that being part of the Fire Safe Council Board of Directors will benefit the success of the Coalition. My wife, Anna, and I have two married daughters and four grandchildren. All of us enjoy the great beauty of Nevada County and want to keep it safe and attractive forever. Kent Rees Page 22 of 142