Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
January 08, 2025 05:00 PM
180 Main St, Beckwourth, CA 96129
 https://bpfpd.ca.gov/

Board of Directors
 President Richard McLaughlin • Director Cary Curtis • Director Melissa Klundby • Director Larry Smith • Director Nick Marques

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate participation of the disabled in all of the District's public meetings. If particular accommodations for the disabled are needed (i.e. disability-related aids, or other services), please contact the District at (530) 832-1008 or chiefrosevear@beckpeakfpd.com , at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Any person with a disability may submit a request for reasonable modification or accommodation to the above-described means for accessing and offering comment at the meeting to chiefrosevear@beckpeakfpd.com. 


  1. Call to Order

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call

  2. Public Comments
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    Members of the public are invited to address the District on any matter of interest to the public that is not on the agenda for a period of time not to exceed 3 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the District cannot discuss or take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda but may add to a future agenda matters brought up under public comments for appropriate action at a future meeting
  3. Board Required Anti- Harassment and Discrimination Training Session- 90 minutes
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    Interactive video session for Board and available staff.  Training delivered via Teams video by George Petersen Insurance trainer, John Kosack.





    • Consent Agenda
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      These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Board of Directors will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any board members, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.

      • Approve the minutes of December 11, 2024

    • Chief's Update
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      Review by Chief Rosevear of current events and accomplishments of the District over the past six months.

      • District's Mission and Vision Statements
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        The item involved Board discussion on the development of a mission and vision statement for future consideration.  Introduction by President Rich McLaughlin regarding beginning the process of developing a District strategic plan.  Introduction of and discussion with Chief Forrest Craig, a retired Chief Fire Officer with extensive strategic planning knowledge and experience.

        • Treasurer's Report December 2024
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          Update of current finances by President Rich McLaughlin.

          • Policy Committee Updates
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            Review of proposed policies by Director Cary Curtis and Chief Rosevear. Sick Leave Policy 1137 (New) &  FamilyLeave Policy 1138 (Updated)

            • Approval to Purchase Safety Equipment (Personal Protective Clothing)
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              Presentation and request by Chief Rosevear.

              • Resolution 2024.09- Electing Workers' Compensation Coverage For Unpaid Volunteers.  Review and approval of District Explorer/Cadet Program.
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                Review Explorer/Cadet Program for the Fire District and adopt a resolution required by the Insurance Carrier. Presentation by Chiefs Mendoza and Rosevear.

                • Adopt Resolution 2024.09- Electing Workers' Compensation Coverage For Unpaid Volunteers.

                • Review and approval of District Explorer/Cadet Program.



              • Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District (EPRFPD) Annexation Update and Next Steps
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                This is an information item on the progress of the annexation of EPRFPD. Review and update by Director Cary Curtis.

                • Board Member Updates
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                  This item involves any Board Member updates. 

                  • Meeting Dates
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                    This item involves setting the 2025 District Board Meeting Calendar. Introduction and proposal by President McLaughlin.

                    • Election of Officers- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Appoint Board Clerk
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                      Election of Board Officers for 2025- Appoint Board Clerk.  Introduction by President McLaughlin.

                      • Election of President

                      • Election of Vice-President

                      • Election of Treasurer

                      • Appoint Board Clerk

                    • Future Agenda Items
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                      • Adjournment 
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                        A copy of the agenda packet is available for public review, during normal business hours, at the district administrative office located at 180 Main St., Beckwourth, CA 96129. Public participation is encouraged.