To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appointments to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended appointments to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Grant Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) was formed by the Board of Supervisors as a County committee in 2002. The committee is currently enabled through October 5, 2026 by Resolution No. 21-101. Per the Board of Supervisors updated Protocol for Board of Supervisors Appointments dated March 23, 2021, the Fire Safe Council is listed on Exhibit 1 of Attachment B so therefore is excluded from the "At Large" appointment protocol.
The Willow Creek Fire Safe Council (WCFSC) is seeking to update their alternate member on the HCFSC and is nominating Olivia Lopes. Olivia, who is affiliated with both the WCFSC and the Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department/Fire Protection District, will replace outgoing alternate Gina Moon who has served in the position since August 9, 2022. Further, Green Diamond Resource Company is nominating Professional Forester, Reid Cody to replace Brita Goldstein as the alternate representative in the Timber Industry seat on the HCFSC. Brita was appointed in October of 2021 and is now transitioning to other duties. The Southern Humboldt Fire Chiefs' Association is adding an alternate representative and selected Telegraph Ridge Fire Chief, Peter Lawsky as their nominee. In addition, Supervisor Rex Bohn is nominating Sara Vroom, Mattole Restoration Council Executive Director, as his appointed alternate, representing the first Supervisorial District. Lastly, Supervisor Michelle Bushnell is nominating Anna Rogers, Education, Development and Administrative Director of Sanctuary Forest, as her appointee for the Second District. Anna will be filling the seat vacated ...
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