Nor Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association
Executive Board Meeting
July 23, 2004
Monterey, CA.
Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at 1115 hours.
The following individuals were present: Wes Arvin, Dennis Mathisen, Angela Giuliani, Bruce Lecair, Darren Drake, Doug Williams, Theresa Johnson, Mike Stewart, Bill Greene, Sam Husoe, Tonya Hoover
Review of Minutes
The board reviewed and approved the June 25, 2004 Executive Board Meeting Minutes.
Consent Calendar Items
No items to report.
Written Communications
Letter from ICC President and CEO James Lee Witt inviting President Arvin to attend the September 26-9 conference and business meeting in Salt Lake City.
Letter to SFM on AB 2065
Letter of Support on behalf of Kevin Scott will be a Joint letter from the North and South FPO’s.
Jaymae Wentker’s Chief’s letter has not been received by the board. Phone confirmation was received however, and will be accepted by the board. �
Unfinished Business
NFPA Standards Committees, Dennis Mathisen provided a combined list (North and South) of the NFPA Standards Committees needing representation was presented by Dennis on a spreadsheet. The list of 71-committee appointments that are in need of participation have been identified by both the North and South FPO’s.
The UWI Resolution has been signed and is ready for presentation.
New Business
The UWI budget update was provided to the board 1st Vice President Dennis Mathisen. The board approved in favor of the budget update
AB 2065, President Arvin provided information regarding the coordination of the activities of the organization in participating in this issue. The board decided that Bob Haberek, Kent Miller, Wes Arvin and Theresa Johnston will meet to formulate a plan of assignments and to co-ordinate efforts.
Bill Greene inquired about roster fees to non-members and interested parties. The board accepted and approved a motion to sell the rosters for $5.00 to non-members or members needing additional rosters.
The board accepted and approved a motion to honor Jim Watson as an Honorary Member. A presentation will be made to Jim Watson at a future meeting.
Sam Husoe provided the board with information on the proposed board changes on the Workshop Committee.
Joint Meeting, September 20, Submit agenda items to Wes.
Theresa Johnson asked if a policy for pre-registration at General Membership Meetings in needed to ease the planning burden for host agencies. The board agreed that pre-registrations will be required to assist host agencies.
Doug Williams asked if a protocol exists to honor retired members. The policy is contained in the by-laws and is at the discretion of the board.
New Business
Tonya reported on the plan for participation at the UWI Conference and their Blue Ribbon Report presentation.
Doug Williams asked the board for an opinion of the need for continuing education units for fire sprinkler classes. Fire Service Education will be asked for an opinion on this issue.
Treasurers Report
Darren Drake provided a Treasurer’s Report to the board. He inquired the board regarding a policy for banner advertising proceeds. The board will develop a policy draft for the next meeting.�
Other Business
The Forrest Craig/Fort Hartsfield Marketing Plan including 11-policy recommendations, was reviewed by the board. Board recommendations were made and will be forwarded back to Forrest Craig.
An inquiry was made by Bill Greene regarding the need of the organization to process 1099 forms. Darren Drake will check into the importance of processing the firms.
The President reminded the Vice Presidents to encourage the co-chairs to send in committee minutes.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1152 hours.Respectfully submitted, Bruce Lecair, Secretary