Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Minutes
Special Meeting
February 12, 2024 05:00 PM
180 Main St, Beckwourth, CA 96129
https://bpfpd.ca.gov/

1. Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Richard McLaughlin.
   
   
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
      Led by President Richard McLaughlin
      
      
   2. Roll Call
      

      Present: President Richard McLaughlin, Vice-President Daniel Smith, Director Cary Curtis, Director Melissa Klundby

      Absent: Director Larry Smith

      
      
2. Public Comments

   There were no comments from the public.

3. Minutes

   Approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held on January 10, 2024 and the Special Meeting held on January 22, 2024

   Vice-President Daniel Smith motioned to approve. Director Cary Curtis seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     4   In Favor         Opposed
        Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
   
   
4. Fire Chief Recruitment

   After a brief review by Rich McLaughlin and Daniel Smith the package presented, including the job description, recruitment and selection procedure and compensation proposal was approved. 

   Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     4   In Favor         Opposed
        Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
   
   
5. Legal Counsel Selection

   Approved distribution of the RFP for Legal Counsel.

   Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Director Cary Curtis seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     4   In Favor         Opposed
        Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
   
   
6. Interim Fire Chief

   Approved the appointment of Kenny Osburn as Interim Fire Chief, with the Interim Fire Chief reporting to the Board President and the Board President directing the  Interim Fire Chief

   Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Vice-President Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     4   In Favor         Opposed
        Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
   
   
7. District Treasurer

   Appointed Daniel Smith as District Treasurer.  Directed staff to research required bonding. 

   Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.
   
   The motion passed with the following vote:
     4   In Favor         Opposed
        Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
   
   
8. Bank Account Authorization

   Adopted Resolution No. 2024-002 authorizing the opening of bank accounts and approving the following individuals to sign on the accounts:

   President, Rich McLauhglin

   Vice-President, Daniel Smith

   Director, Cary Curtis

   Director, Melissa Klundby

   Director, Larry Smith

   Interim Fire Chief, Kenny Osburn

   Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Vice-President Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Daniel Smith     Aye   Director Cary Curtis     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Absent   Director Larry Smith  
   
   
9. District Logo

   Kenny Osburn explained that he was still awaiting a final drawing from the graphic designer, he asked the item be placed on the next agenda for consideration.  

10. Committee Matters

    1. Finance Committee Report

       President McLaughlin made a committee appointment change replacing Larry Smith with Daniel Smith on the Finance Committee.  The Committee reported on acquiring funds from Gold Mountain CSD, Beckwourth Fire Department and Sierra Valley Fire Department.  It was also reported that quotes for insurance were being obtained.  

    2. Operations/Safety Committee Report

       President McLaughlin made a committee appointment change replacing Daniel Smith with Larry Smith on the Ops/Safety Committee.  Kenny Osburn reviewed the updated staffing proposal for the new district explaining an option of dividing it into East and West Divisions.  

       Larry Smith arrived at the meeting at 5:5pm.

    3. Administration/Personnel Committee Report
       

       Director Curtis reviewed information obtained from Streamline regarding creation of a website.  She would continue to gather additional information and return to the Board at the next meeting. 

    4. Annexation Committee Report

       Director Curtis reported that the Committee had met with Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District and provided them with a list of information they would need to provide for annexation consideration.  

11. Adjournment

    The meeting was adjourned at 6:56pm.