Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm by President Cary Curtis.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: President Cary Curtis, Treasurer Richard McLaughlin, Director Melissa Klundby, Director Rich Fortmann
  
  Absent: Vice President Larry Smith, Director Nick Marques
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by President Cary Curtis
Public Comments
Swearing in of New Board Members: Cary Curtis, Nick Marques, Richard Fortmann and Election of Officers.
Oath of Office executed for Directors Cary Curtis and Rich Fortmann. Election of 2026 Officers: Cary Curtis, President- Rich Fortmann, Vice President- Rich McLaughlin, Treasurer
Director Fortmann took over for Larry Smith's position. Larry thank you for your years of service to the Community.
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 Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Consent Agenda
October meeting minutes did not post correctly. Minutes will be on the consent agenda for the February 2026 Board Meeting
Treasurer's Report 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 Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Discussion and adoption of the 24/25 Annual Audit (First Audit for Beckwourth Peak FPD) Treasurer Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Director Rich Fortmann seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Resolution 2025-08: Approving theDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement # 7FG25006Cooperative Fire Agreement Grant for the purchase of radio equipment and Structure PPE. Approve corresponding Volunteer Capacity Grant Agreement. 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 Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Consideration of Grid Power Pole Installation for Wireless Internet- Chilcoot Fire Station. Proposal by Plumas Rural Electric Cooperative/Plumas Sierra Telecommunications. Approve agreement.
Approved with two edits: Section 2 Access- Drop the height and weight restrictions on Telcom service and repair vehicles. Section 2.1.3- Outages are considered emergencies and delete reference to District compensation for emergency notifications or responses to access the building, considering the District has on-duty personnel.
Director Rich Fortmann 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 Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Presentation of 2025/2026 Action Plan from approved District Strategic Plan
Capital Improvement Committee: Directors Curtis & Fortmann. Training Committee: Staff, Rich McLaughlin, Forrest Craig, Kenny Osburn
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 Absent Director Nick Marques
Introduction and possible adoption of Policies: Updated Compensation Policy 1145, Policy 4215- Brown Act (revisions in compliance with Jan 1, 2025 legislative changes, Policy 4230- Board Meeting Rules
Policy 1145 Compensation Update adopted. Other policies tabled until the February 2026 Board Meeting.
President Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Cary Curtis Aye Treasurer Richard McLaughlin Aye Director Melissa Klundby Aye Director Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
BPFPD Board Member Handbook- Review Draft
Tabled until February 2026 Meeting
Chief's Report
Updates regarding current events and status of pending projects. New proposal to start an ALS medical program with increased certification of EMT training to advanced EMT. Further information forthcoming but four personnel will hopefully start training in January with program implementation in the early summer.
USFS-Plumas has taken over utility payments at the Grizzly Fire Station, saving the District thousands of dollars per month. The USFS and BPFPD have a new contract in place for the use of the Grizzly Station, which also allows BPFPD to provide supplemental paid coverage of the Forest during Fire Season, when needed. The District will be developing a seasonal firefighter and admin positions for staffing to the Forest for the 2026 Fire Season. The PNF staff will assist the District with snow plowing at our stations, as needed. This saves the District $10,000 per year.
The District is partnered with the Truckee Meadows College Fire Academy to begin a firefighter intern program from each graduating academy class. Students will be offered college units to assist our staff as recruit firefighters. Academy graduates will come to us with full basic training, with some EMTs. The District will provide additional training and skills sign offs for them advance to Firefighter 2 certification.
Transition to Cal Fire Dispatcher services are estimated to start within three months, provided FCC approval for the new repeater installation has been confirmed in writing.
At the time of the Board meeting the Call for Service total is 738.
Authorization to sell a Type 3 Fire Engine 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 Rich Fortmann Absent Director Nick Marques
Director's Reports
Director Klundby discussed new upcoming regulations from Air Quality regarding increased suspension of open burning on certain days where an inversion layer is present.
Items for Next Board Meeting- February 4, 2026 No Action
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm