BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AUGUST 12, 2003

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convene in Regular Session at 9:09 a.m. Chairman Chapman asks for public comment and no comments are received. County Clerk Nagel announces the Closed Session items and the Board recesses to Closed Session at 9:10 a.m. for: 1) conference with Labor Negotiator Andy Whiteman: for the following bargaining units - United Public Employees of California (UPEC), and Mid-Management; and 2) conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Citizens for Healthy Rural Environment and Richard & Mary Morgan vs. Lassen County Board of Supervisors as respondents and Larry and Lise Wosick, real parties of interest, Case #34687.

Present in the Closed Session are Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Jack Hanson; County Counsel John Ketelsen, County Administrative Officer Andy Whiteman, Personnel Director Lynne Margolies, Assistant County Counsel Craig Settlemire and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Closed Session is recessed at 9:55 a.m.

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors reconvenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Jack Hanson; County Counsel John Ketelsen, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Dahle.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

The County Clerk announces the Closed Session dealt with - 1) Conference with Labor Negotiator Andy Whiteman: for the following bargaining units - United Public Employees of California (UPEC), and Mid-Management - It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to accept and authorize CAO to sign the Mid-Management Final Agreement, concluding labor negotiations. No public report required for UPEC because agreement is not final.

2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Citizens for Healthy Rural Environment and Richard & Mary Morgan vs. Lassen County Board of Supervisors as respondents and Larry and Lise Wosick, real parties of interest, Case #34687 - Approval given to legal counsel to approve as final an agreement settling pending litigation. The substance of the agreement is to accept the Superior Court ruling without appeal and to monitor permit conditions.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to approve the agenda as posted.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Monique Hubanks, manager for Lassen Ambulance, reads a letter from Brad Reger. Due to the severe budget impact on the county he wants to return the support that Lassen Ambulance has received in the forms of assistance and protection from Sheriff's deputies, and offers ground ambulance service from the adult detention facility and the juvenile detention facility for the next year at no cost to Lassen County. Chairman Chapman thanks Ms. Hubanks and refers the letter to the CAO and Sheriff.

LASSEN COUNTY'S STATE CAPITOL EXHIBIT

Matt McMullin, Steve Dandridge and Gary Hansen from the California Correctional Center (CCC), are present to show the board members the two exhibits that have been built for display at the California Capitol building in the County exhibit area. Both displays are beautiful, and the consensus of the Board and several members of the public that are present, is to authorize the installation of the carved wood exhibit in California Capitol building display area (to be installed September 4th or 5th). The suggestion is to display the three dimensional painted landscape exhibit somewhere in the county and to switch the exhibits at the State Capitol on a yearly basis.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Supervisor Hanson requests that Item G-7 and G-8, prison prosecution reports, be pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:

COUNTY CLERK ITEM

Approve Minutes of July 22, 2003.

COUNTY CLERK - PROPOSITION 65 REPORT ITEM

Receive and file report #03-04, filed on July 22, 2003, by Quincy CHP Commander Lt. P. Davis - NOTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE: On July 9, 2003, a semi tractor trailer on US 395 north of Pozzolan Road experienced a failure to its fuel tank crossover hose fitting, spilling approximately 45 gallons of diesel fuel onto the roadway, with approximately 25 gallons reaching the dirt shoulder and soaking into the soil. Caltrans assumed coordination of the spill clean up and was in contact with Bramco Construction Corp. to provide site clean up.

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ITEM

Approve contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for FY 2003/2004 Nursery Inspection at a cost of $3,700.09, and authorize Chairman to sign agreement.

AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Investments Report and Auditor's verification for the month of May, 2003.

COUNTY COUNSEL ITEM

Reject claim of Roger Cruikshank, in its entirety, and direct County Clerk to send Notice of Rejection.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - LASSEN WORKS AND SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

Approve agreement between California Employment Development Department and Lassen County Department of Social Services and LassenWORKS for job search activities through CalJobs and other computer or non-computer activities for job ready LassenWORKS clients and to provide assistance in the Job Club activities and job search workshops for the period 7/1/03 through 6/30/04; and authorize the CAO to sign agreement.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Big Valley Joint Unified, Diamond View, Fort Sage Unified, Janesville Union Elementary, Johnstonville Elementary, Richmond Elementary, Shaffer Elementary and Westwood Unified School Districts, Lassen County Office of Education, and the Lassen County Probation Department for the Truancy Reduction Program; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the MOU.

SHASTA CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ITEM

Adopt Proclamation declaring the week of August 10 - 16, 2003, as "Health Center Week" in Lassen County, and urging our citizens to recognize the important contributions of Northeastern Rural Health Clinics and Mountain Valley Health Centers, in safeguarding health and improving the quality of life for the people of Lassen County.

TREASURER ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Fund Balance Report for May, 2003.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Air Pollution Control District Governing Board meeting agenda for July 22, 2003, and minutes of June 17, 2003.

b. Susanville City Council meeting minutes of June 4, 2003.

c. Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for August 5, 2003.

d. Lassen County Planning Commission agenda for August 6, 2003.

e. Local Agency Formation Commission of Lassen County regular meeting agenda for August 11, 2003, and special meeting agenda for August 13, 2003.

f. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for August 12, 2003, and unapproved minutes of July 8, 2003.

g. Lassen Transit Service Agency meeting agenda for August 11, 2003.

h. Lassen County Transportation Commission meeting agenda for August 11, 2003.

PRISON TRIALS COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Supervisor Hanson asks how Diversified Management is compensated for this program. Laura Roberts responds that a fee was set many years ago, based on caseload, which has never been changed. Her compensation is reimbursed by the state and is no cost to the county. When the operating fund (derived from accumulated money from past years) runs out her firm is not paid - they have to wait until funding comes from the state.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to receive and file recap of CCC Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the month of July, 2003; and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the month of July, 2003.

SIERRA NEVADA FRAMEWORK

QLG Forester Frank Stewart provides information on his request for a resolution relating to the Sierra Nevada Framework Draft SEIS.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to adopt Resolution No. 03-059, requesting Regional Forester Blackwell to immediately analyze and select a sustainable alternative that meets the social, economic, environmental and fire protection concerns of the citizens and businesses in Lassen County.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Hanson states that he and Supervisor Keefer attended the LAFCO meeting yesterday and notes that two issues continue to come before LAFCO - LMUD boundaries and Hallelujah Junction area fire protection.

2. Supervisor Hanson informs the board members that the MOA on the Herlong property transfer will be on the next agenda.

3. Supervisor Hanson reminds the board members of the Tuscarora Field Trip and the BLM Scoping meeting on Resource Management, which are scheduled for tomorrow.

4. Supervisor Pyle attended a meeting of the Highway 44 (Phase #2) Fencing Committee and reports on the ideas that have come forth. He states it was a very positive meeting.

5. Supervisor Keefer discusses the LAFCO meeting and the need for legal advice relating to a bill to LAFCO from their legal counsel. He also notes there will be a RAC meeting on Thursday and a LAFCO Special Meeting tomorrow on policies, etc.

6. Supervisor Keefer discusses the problem relating to perimeter colonies of weeds. He has met with CalTrans and they will be working on white top and thistle between Gold Run Creek and the Egan Ranch along the state highway. He has found that Lassen County is one of the few counties who do not have a contract with CalTrans to spray weeds. It is apparently an equipment issue and he feels this needs to be looked into. Supervisor Chapman will be meeting with the CalTrans District Director very soon and will take the opportunity to address this matter.

7. Supervisor Dahle reports on the Big Valley Sustained Yield Unit meeting held last week.

8. Supervisor Dahle will be attending the RCRC meeting next week and trailer bills will be the topic for discussion.

9. Supervisor Chapman will work with the CAO to prepare a letter to thank everyone involved in the Forest Service Field Trip and also commending them for the good work they are doing.

10. Supervisor Chapman will be attending the CSAC meeting on Thursday and he will try to attend the State Fair activities relating to County Exhibits.

11. Supervisor Chapman announces that Channel 8 News from Reno will be doing a piece on the California Recall Circus on Wednesday.

Recess 10:56 - 11:02 a.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT CONT.

2. BLM Field Manager Dayne Barron announces a scoping session for the Northeast California Resource Planning Process will be held on August 13, 2003, and a field trip will be held on August 18, 2003, beginning at 10:00 a.m. He notes the county can obtain cooperating agency status if they want it.

Chairman Chapman directs the CAO to place an item on the next agenda to take the appropriate steps to obtain cooperating agency status.

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER

Agriculture Commissioner Kenneth Smith and Assistant County Counsel Craig Settlemire present information on a settlement with California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to approve consent order for settlement between Agriculture Commissioner's office and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control regarding the clean up of the Fairgrounds Quonset Hut, in the amount of $5,026, paid in two installments; and authorize the Agriculture Commissioner to sign the settlement.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to accept Feasibility Analysis Proposal for a Multi-Use Facility at the Fairgrounds from Markin Consulting, the most qualified consultant responding to RFP; and authorize CAO or designee to execute contract for professional services in an amount not to exceed $25,000.

AUDITOR

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve the 2003/2004 fixed asset expenditure appropriations as follows: ED - Housing Income Fund #178-1781-3006100 Building and Improvements in the amount of $55,000 for the purchase and improvements of the Bieber Family Resource Center; and Economic Development Fund #112-0942-3006100 Building and Improvements in the amount of $150,000 for Janesville Park improvements, Bieber pool bath house and Westwood CSD projects.

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to adopt Proclamation declaring August 2003 as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Lassen County.

PROPERTY PURCHASE

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 03-060, to purchase property at Hwy. 299 East, Parcel No. 001-161-09 in the Town of Bieber.

GRAND JURY REPORT

Chairman Chapman asks Supervisor Keefer to work with him to draft the official response to the 2002/2003 Grand Jury (GJ) Report. He also wants the response published in the newspaper in the same manner as the report was published.

Supervisor Hanson does not dispute the findings and recommendations, but was offended personally by the way the report was written. He states the most important thing is that CPS provide protection to children and acknowledges their effort has been substantially less than it should be. He states if a positive response is expected then a report should be written professionally. He notes the many grammatical errors in the report and notes that even though the hearings are confidential, the report contains paraphrasing of board members statements. He points out one inflammatory statement with no resulting recommendation. He sees no significance or positive response resulting from the statement re: "getting new leaders".

Supervisor Pyle agrees with the problem with CPS and with what the Grand Jury reported. He respects members of the GJ and notes they only serve for two years and do not have much time to learn. He questions how much time the District Attorney and Judge spent in educating the jurors. He wonders why the GJ would ask the board members to meet and talk about specific personnel without notifying the person subject to the discussion. This cannot be done as it is a violation of the Brown Act. He notes that Judge Bradbury got rid of an employee and it cost the County lots of money because it was not done properly. He states this is not a very professional report. Feels the notation in the report that the Board needs to take a course on the Brown Act really should apply to the GJ. He wants a report from the CAO at the first September meeting on what is happening with CPS and if the Board is not satisfied he would expect to receive a resignation from the CAO.

Supervisor Keefer has talked to CAO Whiteman several times relating to complaint calls he has received and he states it is not correct to say the Board has not been concerned because there has been an effort to resolve the problems. He agrees with the recommendations but has a real problem with the personal and political agendas appearing in the report. He states there is information missing from the report and specifically discusses the January 7th meeting with the GJ as an example. He points out an incident on January 6th where the secretary of the GJ asked him to appear the next day. This was done in a public forum (elected officials swearing-in ceremony). When he appeared it was determined he was not the person they needed to talk to. He states the GJ asked them to violate the due process for employees and to violate the Brown Act. He felt that Supervisor Chapman did a good job explaining the Brown Act and employee rights to the GJ and it went over their heads - "lights on - no one home". He feels releasing information on the meeting was nothing but political. He points out the top of the signature page in the report shows a Lassen Solid Waste logo and states he has asked the Solid Waste Manager to explain this to him. He also has a problem with the poor quality of the report in regards to grammar. He states the real issue is the need to fix the problems with CPS and the Board will be doing that.

Supervisor Dahle states this has not been a healthy process for the County, the Board or the Grand Jury - it seems it is just a political agenda. The problems with CPS are what need to be addressed. He wants the CAO to report in September and present an outline of the plans to address the problems that have been reported over many years. He has received calls on how CPS Administration works but has not received any calls from the public relating to CPS cases. He wants the Board to receive a monthly report on the status of CPS until they are satisfied. He agrees with comments relating to the Personnel Department and several other statements in the report.

Supervisor Chapman apologizes for his tone over the last few days in response to the report. He feels the Board needs to confront the hate and discontent that has been put forth on a local website and feels the GJ report is also a reflection of the discontent. He feels most employees are dedicated to getting the job done without fighting with others. He is encouraged by what the board members have said this morning. He feels the actions by the GJ are timed to impact the elections in March of three board members. He takes it very seriously when the GJ questions the Board's dedication to fix CPS. He states the secretary of the GJ told him on January 6th that he and Supervisor Keefer were to appear the next day. He made it clear to her that on such short notice he would not be able to attend. He discusses the GJ incident several years ago (Green Binder episode) when the Board of Supervisors were charged with violating the Brown Act. The charges were thrown out because it was just a political action. He had to overcome the old bad experience when being called before this GJ. He was lured into a false sense of comfort during many discussions he had with the Grand Jury Foreman (his neighbor) as they both seemed to hold the same concerns about CPS and Health and Human Services (HHS). He was, and continues to be, ready to make changes to HHS. He hopes if the Judge releases transcripts of the GJ hearings that the entire transcript is released, not just portions. He discusses a meeting he and former Supervisor McCain had with the CAO in which 44 points of CPS problems were discussed. He states the Board was not really satisfied with what staff had been telling them. He met on January 21st with the GJ and was immediately attacked and felt obvious contempt from one member (a retired doctor). A meeting was to be held in February but had to be cancelled due to the death in the GJ Foreman's family. On the morning of March 25th the GJ Foreman gave him a folder of documents to distribute to the board members that contained specific charges against specific employees. During a recess of the regular Board of Supervisor's meeting he gave the folder to County Counsel and asked for an opinion of the appropriateness of the documents. He met with Counsel just prior to the GJ meeting and it was made very clear (with statutes shown) why these should not be distributed to board members. Counsel indicated he would contact the District Attorney regarding the documents. As he was preparing to enter the hearing room he was approached by the Foreman asking if the papers had been distributed. He responded no, and handed the file back. Upon entering the hearing it was made clear the GJ did not want the CAO to be present during discussions because they wanted to talk about him. Chapman states the issue is ACCOUNTABILITY - everyone is accountable - Board, newsmedia, Grand Jury, Judge and everyone who works for the County. He shows the chain of command:

Position: Report to:

Workers Line Supervisors

Line Supervisors Program Managers, etc

Program Managers Mid-managers

Mid-managers Department managers

Department managers CAO

CAO Board of Supervisors

He states if the board members want changes made they work through the CAO, they do not go directly to anyone below that position. To show how complaints may not really show what has happened or even when a problem may have occurred - he uses an example of children being removed from home with accusations that they are not being taken care of, and all the people that come into play and may voice their complaints to the GJ (parents, grandparents, extended members of family, friends, church members, school personnel, etc., etc.) Complaints may also refer to past experience with persons that no longer work for the County. He states the proper way to communicate with employees not performing well is through the use of regular evaluations and if need be discipline or dismissal. He displays two large binders containing job descriptions and discusses the efforts made over the past several years to be sure everyone has a description in place. He was told by the secretary of the GJ that a job description for Welfare Director Peggy Crosby did not exist. He responded that "of course there was a job description" because he believed that to be correct. When he requested the description from the CAO and then the Personnel Department none could be found. Subsequently it was determined the description had been misfiled and did exist. It was then provided to the GJ. He was concerned the description had not been updated in 23 years - and told the CAO it needed to be updated. He wants the Personnel Department to provide the CAO with a list of every employee, their job title, pay range, and date of last two evaluations. He states we need to move beyond the hostilities that have developed with CPS workers. He suggests looking into abolishing HHS as a department and reestablishing separate departments with directors reportable to the CAO. He wants an alternative plan presented by the CAO in the very near future.

County Counsel John Ketelsen states the implication in the Grand Jury report on page 7 is that his office purposely gave erroneous advice in order to block the GJ and the Board from investigating the CPS Department or from being able to take action against management of that department. The contrary is true: the purpose of advice given by his office was to make sure that any action taken followed proper statutory procedures. Under the Brown Act the Board is prevented from discussing specific charges against a specific individual in closed session without giving that person 24 hours notice and permitting the person to request the discussion take place in public. The GJ is entitled to conduct its investigations in closed session and in a confidential manner. His statement continues to explain Attorney General opinions and court decisions that find if a proceeding has reached the "complaint or charge" stage, and the potential for disciplinary consequences to an employee exists, there is no exemption from the employee rights rule. The form of the meeting does not diminish the employee's rights (the full text of County Counsel's statement is available in the County Clerk's Office).

Chairman Chapman thanks Counsel for the information and asks that copies be distributed to board members, newsmedia, Board Clerk and be incorporated in the answer to the GJ.

Chairman Chapman wants it noted that he has reclaimed the record for talking without interruption for 1 hour 15 min.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to authorize the Motor Pool to purchase 4 new vehicles from the California State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to replace wrecked, high mileage and aging emergency vehicles for the Sheriff's office: 2 Ford Crown Victoria Sedans @ $23,597.14, totalling $47,194.28; 1 Ford Expedition @ $26,616.23; and 1 Chevrolet AWD Pickup @ $19,614 for a grand total, including tax and fees, of $93,424.51; approve 2003/2004 fixed asset appropriations from fund 135-0352-3006200 to purchase vehicles.

TREASURER / TAX COLLECTOR

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to award bid for Request for Proposal for Party of Interest Search for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Tax Sale to Chicago Title Company, Susanville, the lowest bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $92. average price per parcel.

BUDGET UPDATE

CAO Whiteman notes the State budget has passed and there are a couple of things that will hurt Lassen County - VLF fee deferral and the Triple Flip which will take 1/2 of the one cent local sales tax in exchange for returning ERAF funds. This is the plan to pay back the loans taken out by the State due to the financial crisis. The impact to Health and Human Services programs is still unknown. A County Budget work session will be held at the next meeting.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR

CAO Whiteman announces the intention to hire Dr. Tom Gauthier as Interim Director of Health and Human Services. He will have four major tasks to accomplish: Development of the new Family Services Division which will include CPS, APS, IHSS and the Public Guardian; review and development of an internal contract processing system; relocation of Health and Human Services Administration and CPS offices; review and analyze current operations and procedures of Health and Human Services Department and make recommendations for greater efficiency, if needed, to CAO and Board of Supervisors. An interim report will be presented to the Board in September. Chairman Chapman directs the CAO to place an item on a future agenda for an update on the relocation of the Sheriff's Dispatch.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle and seconded by Supervisor Pyle to authorize interim appointment of Tom Gauthier as Health & Human Services Director.

County Counsel John Ketelsen reads a statement indicating there is no incompatibility of offices for Dr. Gauthier by holding this position and his position of Janesville School Board Trustee.

The motion carries unanimously on a roll call vote.

JUSTICE SYSTEM SURVEY

CAO Whiteman announces that he has engaged the services of the Institute of Law and Policy Planning to visit Lassen County on August 20 and 21, 2003 and meet with the major justice system departments (Courts, Sheriff's Department, Probation, District Attorney and Public Defender). The purpose will be to interview the department heads, collect and assess available data and analyze systems implications. The consultants will report on their overall perspective on the justice system efficiencies and recommend items for further study.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman states there is lots of concern about the retirement of the Veterans Service Officer and despite the hiring freeze he has directed Personnel to begin recruitment for this position.

2. CAO Whiteman announces that UPEC will be holding an agency shop election on August 20th.

3. CAO Whiteman will be taking a vacation the last week of August and Community Development Director Robert Sorvaag will be acting CAO.

4. CAO Whiteman wants to know when to schedule his evaluation. Chairman Chapman directs it appear on the September 9th agenda.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS CONT.

12. Supervisor Chapman wants an item placed on the August 26th agenda to approve a letter to CSAC, RCRC and our legislative representatives relating to how Grand Juries are recruited and selected. He feels any employee of an agency the Grand Jury has oversight of should not be able to serve.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. A letter from California State Lands Commission Staff Counsel Jonathan Clark commenting on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Transfer of Honey Lake, is received and filed.

2. Correspondence from California Health and Human Services Agency Department of Aging, Adult Day Health Care Branch Director Lynda Terry including Health and Safety Code Sections repealed by SB 1X24, Statutes of 2003 with regard to Adult Day Health Care Planning Councils, is received and filed.

3. A letter from Secretary of State Kevin Shelley in response to Board of Supervisors' letter objecting to the financial component of the draft Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Preliminary State Plan, is received and filed.

4. A letter from Mary A. Morgan referring to Notice of Entry Judgment filed June 5, 2003 and a copy of Mr. Steve Pettyjohn's qualifications, is received and filed.

5. A letter is received and filed from the Bureau of Indian Affairs with copy of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed trust acquisition of land in Lassen County by the United States for the Susanville Indian Rancheria. (This document is available at the County Clerk's office.) Chairman Chapman directs Community Development Director Robert Sorvaag to place a draft response on the August 26th agenda.

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 03-061, supporting Honey Lake Power's request to access the Modoc Line of Union Pacific Railroad in the pending Rail Abandonment case.

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD