CRESCENT
1854
CALIFORNI RE & RESC
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
AND THE
CRESCENT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
WASHINGTON FIRE STATION
255 WASHINGTON BLVD.
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY AUGUST 14, 2023 4:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Crescent Fire Protection District Board of Directors
Call to order Vice-Chair Short called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m.
Roll call Directors present: Director Jim Erler, Director Rick Kelley, and Vice-Chair Dave Short
Directors absent: Director Joe Gregorio and Chairman Jim Nelson City Council
Call to order Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Kelly Schellong, Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore, and Mayor Isaiah Wright Council Member absent: Council Member Jason Greenough
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Fire Chief Kevin Carey, Fire Administrative Assistant Vanessa Duncan, Fire Captain Jason Borges, Fire Captain Everett Buell, Fire Captain Beau Smith, and Volunteer Firefighter Bill Gillespie
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
City of Crescent City/Crescent Fire Protection
Special Meeting Agenda
August 14, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from the public.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS:
1. Oath of Office for Fire Captains
Fire Chief Carey spoke about the value of having Fire Captains and how Fire Chief Wakefield's legacy is being fulfilled. These positions will ease the strain on the Fire Chief. Chairman Nelson joined the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Former Fire Chief Gillespie echoed Chief Carey's sentiments on Chief Wakefield's idea to have career Fire Captains. Both Chief Carey and Chief Gillespie spoke highly of the firefighters and their dedication to the community. Chief Gillespie spoke in favor of the passing of Measure S which allowed for the career Fire Captain positions to be created.
City Clerk Altman administered the oaths of office to Fire Captain Jason Borges, Fire Captain Beau Smith, and Fire Captain Everett Buell.
Council Member Schellong spoke highly about Chief Wakefield and our firefighters. Appreciated the community for passing Measure S. Council Member Altman stated he was grateful to be a part of this historic moment event for the fire department. Thanked the firefighters for the tireless work they do. Mayor Wright offered his thanks to the firefighters and welcomed the Fire Captains into the City family. Mayor Pro Tem Inscore spoke about his engagement with Chief Wakefield regarding how the fire department operates. He further stated that the Fire Captain position was accomplished through the work between the Fire District and the City Council. Vice-Chair Short stated that over the time he has resided in Del Norte County, he has seen the fire department always came together in disaster times. Is very happy that this has come to fruition as it's been worked on for such a long time. Chairman Nelson stated that it has been an honor for him to have been a firefighter and to now sit on the District Board for as long as he has. All of the Fire Chiefs have made sure the firefighters received the training that was needed and the dedication the firemen have is admirable. Director Kelley spoke about how much experience as well as dedication our firefighters have and how he is thankful for them all. City Manager Wier offered his thanks for the Council and the Board for their support and the hard work they put into it. He also thanked the community for supporting the funding to make these positions a reality.
ADJOURNMENT
Crescent Fire Protection District Board of Directors:
There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice-Chair Short adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Crescent Fire Protection District Board of Directors scheduled for August 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Washington Fire Station, 255 Washington Blvd., Crescent City, CA 95531
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Special Meeting Agenda
August 14, 2023
City Council:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m. to the Tobacco Retail License Workshop of the City Council of the City of Crescent City scheduled for August 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 210 Battery Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
City of Crescent City