Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 01, 2025 06:00 PM
180 Main St, Beckwourth, CA 96129
https://bpfpd.ca.gov/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Cary Curtis.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: President Cary Curtis, Vice President Larry Smith, Treasurer Richard McLaughlin, Director Melissa Klundby, Director Nick Marques


    2. Pledge of Allegiance
      Led by President Cary Curtis

  2. Public Comments

    Leslie Chrysler, representing the Portola Area Historical Society, thanked the Board for the three District staff members who assisted her and Society volunteers with their display for the Railroad Days Event on Saturday September 27th.  The District members were Firefighters Dawson Thatcher and Anthony Gracza, Fire Explorer Brysyn Lake.

  3. Consent Agenda
      Treasurer Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. President Cary Curtis 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  

    1. Presentation and consideration of joining the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) CLASS Investment Program.

      Voted to join the Class Investment Program.  An account will be established with review of current investment policy, to also be reviewed by Rick Wood.  Further Board direction will be given regarding the scope of the investments and use of the Class Fund.

      Treasurer Richard McLaughlin 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  

    2. Resolution 2025-06:  A Resolution Adopting General Fire, Standby Fees and Emergency Medical Response Billing Rates and Related Cost Recovery Policy #2102 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  

    3. Treasurer's Report:  Review and Adoption of the 25/26 Final Budget- Review of current budget Income and Expenses 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  

    4. Review and Adoption of the BPFPD Strategic Plan.

      Staff will present Strategic Plan recommendations at the December Board Meeting regarding attainable strategic initiatives and what has already been accomplished.

      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  

    5. Request to Purchase Fire Engine and Equipment from the Graeagle Fire Protection District 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  

    6. Policy Adoption:  Review and Approval of Three Policies.

      Policy 1028- Grooming Standards, Policy 2150- Reserve Funds (Updated), Policy 2165- Uniform Public Construction Cost Account Act (CUPCAA) and accompanying Resolution #2025-08 Providing Informal Bidding Procedures under the CUPCAA.

      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  

    7. Resolution 2025-07- Recognition of Director Larry Smith- for his service, commitment and dedication to the Beckwourth and Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection Districts. President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Treasurer Richard McLaughlin seconded the motion.

      The roll call vote:

        Aye   President Cary Curtis     Aye   Treasurer Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Nick Marques     Abstained   Vice President Larry Smith  

    8. Review and Approval of FEMA Assistant to Firefighters Grant for the Purchase/Installation of Diesel Exhaust Systems and Washer/Extractor Units. 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  

    9. Proposed Agenda Items for the December 3, 2025 Meeting

      Presentation of Board Member Handbook, Welcoming new board members (3), Class Investment Program Update, Update Compensation Policy, Introduction of new policies.

    10. Directors Reports

      Treasurer McLaughlin wrote and submitted a grant request for a Polaris off road vehicle, snow capable, to access snowed in areas and transport back out patients.  It also has the capability of transporting hose, personnel and equipment to a difficult to access property, during the winter.

    11. Report from Closed Session August 6, 2025- Official Annual Review of Fire Chief

      The Board reported from closed session at the August 6th meeting, a COI increase to Fire Chief's salary, based on a satisfactory performance review.

    12. Adjournment

      Adjourned at 8:54pm