Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
November 06, 2024 06:00 PM
180 Main St, Beckwourth, CA 96129
 https://bpfpd.ca.gov/

Board of Directors
 President Richard McLaughlin • Vice-President Larry Smith • Director Cary Curtis • Director Melissa Klundby

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

    • Roll Call

    • Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Public Comments
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
    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. Chief's Update
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

    This item is an informational item.

    • Consent Agenda
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
      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.

      • Approval of the Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2024.

    • Treasurer's Report October 2024 - This item concerns financial information and approvals of expenses, income, and financial goals. 
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      Board approval: Balance Sheet, Expense Summary - Expenditures for September 2024, Income Summary - September 2024, and Office of Emergency Services (OES) - updates.

      • Beckwourth Fire District Audit Update
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

        This is an informational item only.

        • District Mission and Vision Statements 
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          This item involves Board discussion on the development of a mission and vision statement for future consideration. 

          • Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District (EPRFPD) Annexation Update and Next Steps 
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            This is an informational item on the annexation of EPRFPD.

            • California Local Area Formation Commission (CALAFCo) Annual Conference 
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              This is an informational item on the California Local Area Formation Commission annual conference. 

              • Branding - Preliminary Signage 
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                This item involves the Boards input and guidance on developing a final signage plan.

                • The Board of Directors Amend the United States Forest Service (USFS) Temporary Occupancy
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                  this item involves updating and Approving the United States Forest Service (USFS) Temporary Occupancy Extension- Grizzly Road Fire Station.

                  • Parcel Tax Exemptions - Late Submissions and Appeals 
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                    This item concerns review and provide staff direction for further action regarding exemption submittal deadline for 2025, streamline process for property owners with existing exemptions, and potential role of Plan West Partners to update the database and submission to Plumas County, including Easter Plumas Rural Fire Protection District. 

                    • Cyber Security Policy Discussion/Update
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                      This item concerns providing Board and staff input and adopt schedule of update. 

                      • Policy Committee Update 
                        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                        This is an informational item only. 

                        • Recommendation to cancel formation web domains 
                          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                          This item concerns:

                          1) Transfer the media release dated Aug. 3, 2023, and titled, Fire Protection Suspended for EPRFPD. Plumas Sun; and

                          2) Do not pay renewal fees and close out the accounts. Closing these accounts will lessen confusion on multiple sites connected to BPFPD. 

                          • Board Member Updates
                            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                            This item involves any Board Member updates. 

                            • Next Meeting Dates
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                              This item will set the next meeting dates for December 2024 and January 2025.

                              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.