Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 07, 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 5:05 pm by President Richard McLaughlin.

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    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, Director Larry Smith

      Staff Present: Chief Rosevear, Training Officer Osburn, Firefighter Meyers, Administrative Officer/Board Clerk Grant


  2. Public Comments

    There were no public comments at this time.

  3. Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of meeting minutes from the meetings held on July 3rd. and July 17th

    Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Larry Smith seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      5   In Favor         Opposed
         Abstained         Absent         Recused

  4. Parcel Tax Certification
    1. Resolution 2024.08 Requesting Collection of Charges on the Plumas County Tax Roll 

      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 Larry Smith     Recused   Director Cary Curtis  
    2. Secured Tax Document and Submittal review: Secured Direct Charge Tax-roll info sheet, Secured Direct Charge Service Agreement, Secured Tax Certification 

      Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. President Richard McLaughlin seconded the motion.

      The roll call vote:

        Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Daniel Smith     Aye   Director Cary Curtis     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Larry Smith  
    3. Unsecured Tax Document and Submittal review: Unsecured Direct Charge Tax Roll info sheet, Unsecured Direct charge service agreement, Unsecured Tax Certification. 

      Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Larry 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     Aye   Director Larry Smith  
  5. Eastern Rural FPD Annexation Update
    1. Consolidation/ Transition Schedule

      Eastern Plumas will be holding a special meeting to adopt their Annexation Resolution. They have completed the annexation packet for LAFCo. Plan West is working on a tax exchange agreement with the County.

  6. Forest Service Contract

    It was recommended that a member of the Board and District Representative attempt to meet with the Forest Service to discuss the rent that is 18 months past due and discuss any further relations, if willing to pay. Director Larry Smith volunteered, along with Chief Rosevear.

    Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Vice-President Daniel Smith seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      5   In Favor         Opposed
         Abstained         Absent         Recused

  7. Adoption of Lexipol Policy Manual.
    1. Admin Committee Policy Review Agenda Brief

      Beckwourth's Policy manual was adopted in full, with plans to review each policy as an Adhoc Committee, lead by Director Klundby.

      Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Vice-President Daniel Smith seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        5   In Favor         Opposed
           Abstained         Absent         Recused

  8. Additional Pay Rate Category

    The addition of a salary rate for a "Fire Mechanic" was added to the Salary Schedule

    Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Larry 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     Aye   Director Larry Smith  

  9. July Financial Reports Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Daniel Smith     Aye   Director Cary Curtis     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Larry Smith  

  10. Proposed New Station Numeric Index

    Chief Jack to make the final call on station numbering.

  11. Final Audit for Beckwourth Fire District Director Cary Curtis motioned to approve. President Richard McLaughlin seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Daniel Smith     Aye   Director Cary Curtis     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Larry Smith  

  12. Board Member Reimbursements

    It was determined that this decision was approved prior to any expenses being encured.

  13. Purchase of Utility Truck

    Approval of purchase of a 3/4 Ton, wildland capable, utility vehicle, with a cap of 40k and an additional 10% flexibility amount, if over.

    Director Larry Smith motioned to approve. Director Cary Curtis seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Daniel Smith     Aye   Director Cary Curtis     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Larry Smith  

  14. Board/ Staff Communications/ Training Attended

    Floyd Meyers was recognized as being response ready, and thanked for all the work he has done in support of the district.

    Reminder of Beckwourth Fires Recognition Get-Together, scheduled for August 31st

  15. Future Agenda Items

      ~Finalized Budget for 24/25

      ~Gold Mountain CSD Fire

      ~3 year proposal for audit services

      ~Maybe area contract options

  16. Next Meeting
  17. Adjournment