Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Cary Curtis.
Public Comments
No Public Comments
Consent Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes- February 5, 2025
Treasurer Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Vice President Larry Smith seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Approve Agreement for Emergency Response to Hallelujah Junction Fire District Vice President Larry Smith motioned to approve. Treasurer Richard McLaughlin seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Cal Fire Hazard Severity Mapping Update- City of Portola- Request for Direction
Board directed District Counsel to proceed with a joint request, with the City of Portola, for further information from the Legislative Analyst. The Board also directed District Counsel to prepare a mapping adoption ordinance for first reading at the June 2 Regular Board Meeting. The adoption will be coordinated with the City of Portola and County of Plumas.
President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Consideration of Grid Power Pole Installation for Wireless Internet- Fire Station 7 (Chilcoot)- Proposal by staff member of Plumas Rural Electric Cooperative/Plumas Sierra Telecommunication.
The Board directed District Counsel and Staff to develop an agreement with Plumas Sierra Telecommunication for review at the June 2 Regular Board Meeting.
Approve clarification/correction of Legal Counsel BBK Agreement with BPFPD Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Director Nick Marques seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Planwest Partners to provide consulting services for 2025-2026 Special Parcel Tax calculations and preparation to submit to Plumas County Auditor Controller and Tax Assessor.
Treasurer's Report and First Reading of the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
The draft preliminary budget was approved to move forward with updated edits, to the June 2 Regular Board meeting for adoption.
Vice President Larry Smith motioned to approve. Director Nick Marques seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Chief's Report
Chief Rosevear reported a successful meeting with outside stakeholders for the first phase of the Strategic Planning process. The lunch meeting was located at the Altitude conference room at Nakoma on Thursday March 27, attended by 25 representatives of various outside agencies and interests, public and private. The District has been hosting a series of wildland firefighting classes for staff and other fire agencies in Plumas and Sierra Counties. There will be a dedication of the antique fire engine building at the Williams House on May 17. Staff will coordinate with Leslie Chrysler for firefighters to attend and staff the BBQ, greet the public. Staff will participate in the Gravel Grinder bicycle race event on the weekend of June 14th. Firefighters will also host a pancake breakfast for the participant on Sunday June 15th. Current calls for service to date are 159.
Update on USFS occupancy of the Grizzly Fire Station (Station 4).
The Board approved extension of occupancy for the USFS to December 1, 2025. A progress report will be presented at the August 6th Regular Board Meeting.
President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Treasurer Richard McLaughlin seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Review and Approval Final Work Product and Plan of Consultant Rollins for District Mailout.
The Board approved a Sub-Committee consisting of President Curtis, Treasurer McLaughlin and Chief Rosevear to approval final content for the mailout to District residents and property owners. The Board approved a 10% cost overrun from the original budget, not to exceed $528.00 increase.
President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Nick Marques seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Approval of Agreement with the Gold Mountain Community Services District for operation of Type 3 Engine and personnel for Fire Season 2025. President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Introduction and possible adoption of Policies
Approve Policies 2100, 2110, 2115. Approve Policy 2425 (Motion Director Klundby-Second Director Marques- Change Section 2425.2 to "Electronic Monitoring). Approve Policy 2415 (Motion VP Smith-Second Director Marques). All adopted policies had unanimous Board vote.
Treasurer Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Vice President Larry Smith seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Vice President Larry Smith Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Nick Marques
Select date for Strategic Planning Session with Board
Date selected: Special Meeting April 23 at 6pm
Director Reports
No additional reports by Directors.
Future Agenda Items
First Reading of the adoption ordinance for the LRA Fire Hazard Severity Mapping, First Reading of a Cost Recovery Ordinance, Discussion and Direction for Fire Code adoption, Update Gold Mountain Agreement and Operations Plan, Adopt OES Salary Survey and Compensation resolution,
Closed Session
1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  
  Fire Chief
  Closed Session started at 9:06pm and resumed Open Session at 9:25pm. No action reported.
Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned at 9:26pm.