The November meeting was called to order by President Larry Monette at 0950 hours at the Hutchins Community Center in Lodi.

Fire Marshal Vernon Brown- Sacramento County Fire Dept. and Operations Chief led the pledge of allegiance.

Fire Marshal Weston Arvin UC Davis and Co-Chair Fire Protection Devices was appointed Sergeant at Arms.

Host Fire Marshal Steven Raddigan welcomed the group to the City Of Lodi.

Chief Raddigan described the facility, beak-out rooms, and the lunch.

President Monette recognized visiting Fire Chief Doug Williams-Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District and Cal-Chief Liaison.

Self-introductions were made. At this time Past President and Judge Advocate Rick Rodewald declared a quorum.

A Motion was made/s to approve the October 1999 minutes. Minutes were approved as mailed.

Exchange of ideas:

President Monette-City of Santa Clara Fire Dept. announced nominations for Officer’s for 2000 are: Rick Terry-President, Denielle Stefani-First Vice President, Forrest Craig-Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer positions are open and names submitted are Weston Arvin-UC Davis and Mike Stewart-American River Fire Protection District. Daniel Najera-SFM Office was nominated from the floor. Nominations will remain open until the January 2000 meeting.

Mike Stewart American River FPD and Co-Chair Fire Service Education reported on the successful Article 79 and 80 classes in Alameda County. Assistant Chief Reinhard Hanselka Palo Alto Fire Department and Co-Chair Building Standards Committee instructed the class and donated his instructor fees to the Charlie Gray Memorial Award Fund. Thank you very much Reinhard for your continued support of the organization. Thanks also were extended to Alameda County FPO’s who co-sponsored and contributed to hosting the classes.

Bill Greene-Past President, Retired Assistant Fire Chief UC Davis and Fire Marshal-Davis Fire Department commented on membership of the Nor-Cal FPO’s and how important it is for members to continue to bring guests including fire and building representation. The organization has tremendous value that cannot be matched. These sentiments were shared by Past President Ed Saiz, Weston Arvin-UC Davis and Past President Steve Hart-NFSA.

President Larry Monette- City of Santa Clara Fire Dept. stated that he spoke with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office regarding the 10-year battery. This passed the Oregon legislature and was supported by the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Information indicated that some of the major homebuilder supply outlet stores sell the batteries for around $14.95.

John Gillilan-CAFA reminded folks that the 10 year battery excludes the photoelectric type detectors as the battery will not support the required power for the unit.

Ed Saiz-Daly City Fire Dept. and Past President asked what fire professionals were doing with large warehouses and five-year certifications with respect to Omega sprinkler heads. Anyone with information please contact him. Also, Ed had requested a report on what the organization is doing to get a new State Fire Marshal appointed as well as the Fire Service representatives on the CA Building Standards Commission. President Monette stated that the Executive Board has been in contact with President of Cal Chief’s and they have assured us they are doing all that they can at this time.

No State Fire Marshal Report

No Legislative Report

Meeting was adjourned to Committees and Executive Board meeting at 1030 hours.

Afternoon Program – Dan Shates from Pac Bell led an interesting discussion on Y2K compliance with the 911 system and best available technologies using wireless GPS.

Committee Reports to be in these minutes.

Thank you Lodi Fire Department for hosting the meeting and donating raffle items. Thanks also to Tyson and Fort Hartsfield for their generous contributions to the raffle.

President Monette adjoined the meeting at 1400 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Forrest M. Craig, Secretary