Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 02, 2024 06:00 PM
180 Main St, Beckwourth, CA 96129
https://bpfpd.ca.gov/

1. Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm by President Richard McLaughlin.
   
   
   1. Roll Call
      

      Present: President Richard McLaughlin, Vice-President Larry Smith, Director Melissa Klundby

      Absent: Director Cary Curtis

      Staff Present:

      
      
   2. Pledge of Allegiance
      Led by President Richard McLaughlin
      
      
2. Public Comments

   Seeing none, closed public comment. 

3. Chief's Update No Action
4. Consent Agenda

   1. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2024

      With administrative errors (2) spelling. 

      Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Vice-President Larry Smith seconded the motion.
      
      The roll call vote:
      
        Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
5. Treasurer's Report September 2024 - This item concerns financial information and approvals of expenses, income, and financial goals. 

   1. Balance Sheet

   2. Profit and Loss - YTD and month of August 

   3. Expense Summary - Expenditures for August 2024

   4. Income Summary - August 2024

   5. Office of Emergency Services (OES)  - updates

      Vice-President Larry Smith motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.
      
      The roll call vote:
      
        Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
6. Board Vacancy Update and Potential Appointment

   1. Accept the updated information and appoint a new Board of Director to serve the remaining term vacated by Daniel Smith.

      Assistant Chief swore in Nick Marquez as Director by providing the oath of office. 

      Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Vice-President Larry Smith seconded the motion.
      
      The roll call vote:
      
        Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
7. Insurance Update President Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Vice-President Larry Smith seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Abstained   Director Nick Marquez     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
   
   
8. Compensation Policy Update
   Director Melissa Klundby motioned to approve. Vice-President Larry Smith seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Nick Marquez     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
9. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gold Mountain Community Services District (CSD) 

   The Board appointed Director Smith, Director Marques, and the Chief to an ad-hoc committee to negotiate the memorandum of understanding.

   President Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Nick Marquez     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
   
   
10.  Authorization to Surplus and Dispose One (1) Fire Engine President Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Director Melissa Klundby seconded the motion.
    
    The roll call vote:
    
      Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Nick Marquez     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
    
    
11. Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District (EPRFPD) Update

    No action required. 

12. Establish the Ad Hoc Policy Committee and Appoint Two (2) Board of Directors

    To nominate Director Klundby and Director Cutris to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee

    President Richard McLaughlin motioned to approve. Vice-President Larry Smith seconded the motion.
    
    The roll call vote:
    
      Aye   President Richard McLaughlin     Aye   Vice-President Larry Smith     Aye   Director Melissa Klundby     Aye   Director Nick Marquez     Absent   Director Cary Curtis  
    
    
13. Closed Session

    1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (D)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation - One (1) case. 

       No reportable action.