Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District- Agenda

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

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Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
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
Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
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.
- Meeting Minutes- Regular Board Meeting June 4, 2025
- Meeting Minutes- Special Board Meeting July 18, 2025
Ordinance 2025-03- Second Reading and Possible Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Mapping (LRA)
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Board will consider waiving the second reading and move to conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance moved forward from the June 4, 2025 Board Meeting. The State Legislature and Cal Fire have mandated fire hazard severity mapping and local adoption within LRA areas of Plumas County, which includes the City of Portola. The County of Plumas and City of Portola have already adopted the maps the Board will consider.
Second Reading and possible adoption: Ordinance 2025-02- An Ordinance establishing and implementing a program allowing Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District to charge fees for emergency and non-emergency services by the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The Board will consider waiving the second reading and move to conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of a cost recovery ordinance for extraordinary emergency incidents, fire permits and new construction plan review. A policy will be created regarding the implementation of the Ordinance. This ordinance is not intended or designed be applied to residents or business owners of the District. Exceptions to cost recovery are gross negligence or criminal acts, which create undue and unbudgeted cost and expense to the Fire District, or fire prevention, special event and plan check fees.
Staff Report Attached
Review and Adoption of 2025-2026 Fire Parcel Tax Roll
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Consultant Colette Santsche will brief the board on updates for the secured and unsecured property tax database, to be submitted to the County Auditor by August 10, 2025. Colette will present from the following Teams link:
https://teams.live.com/meet/9345333166073?p=d1ziU9kKH2Vgee29ZZ
Treasurer's Report
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Treasurer McLaughlin will present an update on the District's current finances, expenses and other details including
A final FY24/25 financial performance report. Monthly Report for July 2025 Review of Preliminary Budget and development of the FY25/26 Final Budget
.Report details attached.
Presentation of the Draft BPFPD Strategic Plan
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Facilitator Chief Forrest Craig and Staff have been working over the past several months to develop a viable strategic plan for the District. Chief Craig conducted six meetings of various inside and outside stakeholders to create the draft, to be reviewed and approved by the Board. This is the first draft of the document and will be available for review at the Board meeting. The draft will go through weeks of review and comments and will be presented in final draft form at the October 1, 2025 regular board meeting. If you require a copy, please contact the Fire Chief at chiefrosevear@beckpeakfpd.com. All of the facilitating and report assembling costs were donated by Chief Craig.
Policy Adoption: Review and Approval of Three Policies
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
President Curtis will present new policies for review and possible adoption: Policy 1025- Claims Against the District; Policy 2125- Expense Authorization; Policy 4125- Education, Training and Conferences
Consideration of Purchasing an Annual Membership to the California Special Districts Association
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Treasurer McLaughlin will present the cost and benefits of membership, after a recent meeting with representatives of the Association. The District could realize cost savings from the membership benefits, including $900 off our annual subscription to the Streamline web platform, free Amazon Business account, Investment platform CLASS and no cost banking opportunities. The first year estimated cost of membership is $2,862 with a $716 savings for a first time membership.
Fire Board Director Ending Office Terms (2)- Process and Timeline Discussion
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Terms ending at end of year for Directors Curtis and Smith (two year terms). Election application packet available at BPFPD Administrative Office- 180 Main Street Beckwourth.
Consideration of Grid Power Pole Installation for Wireless Internet- Fire Station 7 (Chilcoot). Proposal by Plumas Rural Electric Cooperative/Plumas Sierra Telecommunications.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Continuation of agreement review regarding installation of a pole to upgrade wireless internet for the community. The agreement has been approved by District Counsel and is under review by PREC. This item may be pulled pending PREC Counsel review and approval, if not completed by the time of the Board Meeting.
Chief's Report
Discussion Comment View Item
The District's first Annual Report will be presented along with updates of current events and items of interest related to fire operations.
Director Reports
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Directors will report and update on issues and items not on the agenda or earlier addressed during the meeting.
- Agenda Items for Regular Board Meeting October 1, 2025
- Items include public hearing and adoption of District's Final Budget, policy updates
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  
  Fire Chief
Adjournment