Nor Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association

Executive Board Meeting

May 17, 2004

University of California at Davis, CA.

Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at 0915 hours

The following individuals were present: Wes Arvin, Dennis Mathisen, Angela Giuliani, Bruce Lecair and Darren Drake

Review of Minutes

The board reviewed the April 23, 2004 General and Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

2004-5 Budget Review

Urban Wildland Interface Committee – Budget Approved

Fire Code Committee – Budget Approved.

Fire Equipment and Devices Committee – Budget Approved

Public Education Committee – Budget Approved

Hazardous Materials Committee – Budget Approved

Fire Service Education Committee – Budget Approved with the inclusion of a laptop computer and projector

Building Standards Committee – Budget Approved

Workshop Committee – Budget Approved

Legislative Committee – Budget Approved

Executive Board – The board completed a comprehensive review of the goals, objectives and budget for 2004-5.

Northern Division Proposed Budget 2004-5 – The board reviewed the 2004-5 budget and compared the totals with the Budget Analysis Report (7/1/03 – 5/17/04).

Consent Calendar Items

Fire Equipment and Devices Committee Co-chair Selections

Jaymae Wentker and Ed Tubbs will be the new committee co-chairs for the Fire Equipment and Devices Committee.

Fire Service Education Co-chair

Rick Carpenter of Contra Costa Consolidated Fire Department is currently recommended to fill the co-chair position vacated by Morgan Chan.

Written Communications

Cal Chiefs Fire Sprinkler Resolution

The board discussed support of a Cal Chiefs sprinkler resolution, developed by the NorCal/SoCal FPO’s.

Unfinished Business

NFPA Technical Committees

The board discussed which technical committees that will be supported during this year. The board is still waiting for input from our committee co-chairs and concurrence with the South before making a final decision.

New Business

2004 Rosters

The updated roster, co-chairs and related information have been submitted to Jim Watson.

CSFA Liaison Chief

Phil Garcia to be the next CFSA Liaison Chief Representative.

AB 2065 Update

Hearing date to be announced and a joint letter of support is to be written by Wes and Laura.

Joint North/South Meeting

The next meeting is proposed for September 21, 2004 location to be announced.

Past Presidents Advisory Committee North and South

The board supported the idea of a past presidents council.

Omega Problem

The Omega sprinkler issue is to be addressed at a later date upon review by the Executive Board.

CPF Relationship Letter

The North/South Executive Board has agreed to continue to work on improving the relationship of the organizations.

Membership Badges

The board discussed the replacement of badges to a new style with an imprinted logo. The additional cost is approximately $2.00 per badge. President Arvin will bring the issue to the general membership at the May General Membership Meeting.

Financial Plan

The financial plan will be discussed at the next monthly Executive Board Meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 1130 hours

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Lecair, Secretary