BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convene in Regular Session at
PUBLIC COMMENT
Road Workers Association President Adrian Alford asks if any board
members have read the audit prepared on the road funds and talks about the
money that he feels is available for employee benefits. States there have been
statements made that the funds are needed for other things, but they have never
been told for what. He asks the board
members to consider the employees in closed session. Representatives of other bargaining units are
also present.
County Clerk Nagel announces the Closed Session items and the Board
recesses to Closed Session at 9:12 a.m. for:
Conference with Labor Negotiator John Ketelsen: May include the following bargaining units -
a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. (LCPOA),
b) United Public Employees of
California (UPEC) c) Lassen County Road Workers Assn. (LCRWA), d)
Mid-Management, e) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit
(LCPOAMU), and f) Management.
Present in the Closed Session are Supervisors Robert Pyle, Lloyd
Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Jack Hanson; County Counsel Craig Settlemire, County
Administrative Officer John Ketelsen, Personnel Director Ron Vossler, Sheriff
Steve Warren and County Clerk Theresa Nagel.
Supervisor Chapman is absent.
Sheriff Warren departs at
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors reconvenes in Regular Session on
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
The
Conference with Labor Negotiator John Ketelsen: May include the following bargaining units -
a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. (LCPOA),
b) United Public Employees of
California (UPEC) c) Lassen County Road Workers Assn. (LCRWA), d)
Mid-Management, e) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit
(LCPOAMU), and f) Management - no reportable action taken.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
County Clerk Nagel notes that Item H-4, boating grant, requires a 4/5
vote.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (2) that the need to take
action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted, it is moved by Supervisor
Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried unanimously, on a roll call
vote, to add this item to the agenda.
Supervisor Chapman requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Eunice Buescher.
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to approve the agenda with the noted changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eileen Spencer, along with a rescued dog, is present. She notes that she recently formed Lassen
Animal Rescue and states she has talked to Public Works Director Larry Millar
in regard to activating the Lassen County Animal Shelters "Pet List"
and nothing has been done causing many animals to be killed. She asks that animals be listed noting it
costs nothing. She also notes the volunteer
form is still not available from Public Works.
Chairman Pyle requests the CAO look into this.
PROCLAMATIONS
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and
carried to adopt proclamations recognizing Bob Sorvaag (Community Development)
and Michele Schull (Health and Social Services) on their retirement from
RECOGNITION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
Chairman Pyle makes the following presentations for years of service:
Retirement: Proclamation and
plaque to Bob Sorvaag (Community Development Department) and Michele Schull
(Health and Social Services) - Michele Schull is not present.
Fifteen years: a pen desk set to Sharon L. Johnson (H&SS
LassenWorks).
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE - SPALDING COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
The public hearing is opened at 10:30 a.m. to consider Rezone #2006-055
and General Plan Amendment 765.01.19, Spalding Community Service District, to
change the land use designation and zoning on 52 acres from a general plan
designation of "Conservation/ Open Space" and a zoning of O-S
"Open Space District" and U-C "Upland Conservation District, to
a general plan designation of "Institutional" and a zoning of I-1
"Institutional Use District."
The project site is located on the west side of
Robert Sorvaag presents the staff report. No one speaks in opposition to or in favor of
the rezone and general plan amendment and the hearing is closed at
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and
carried to: adopt Resolution No. 06-075,
approving the General Plan Amendment; and introduce and adopt, by title only,
Ordinance No. 467A-350, implementing the rezone.
LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
(Convene as the Local Reuse Authority)
It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to approve First Amendment to the Loan Agreement dated
(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
COUNTY CLERK ITEM
Approve Minutes of
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
Award bid for Heating Oil Diesel #2 (all firm margin above OPIS) for
various County facilities to Harbert Oil Company, Inc., Bieber, the lowest
bidder, in the amount of $0.12/gallon for Bieber area and $0.139/gallon for the
Herlong area, $0.129/gallon for the Susanville area and $0.159/gallon for the
Westwood area.
Award bid for tires for the period of
Award bid for Liquid Propane (all firm margin above BPN) for various County facilities to Ed Staub and
Sons, Susanville, the lowest bidder, in the amount of $0.429/gallon for the
Bieber and Ravendale areas, $0.399/gallon for the Doyle and Westwood areas,
$0.359/gallon for the Standish area and $0.329/gallon for the Susanville area.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ITEM
Award bid award for replacement microwave radio equipment to Day
Wireless Systems of Chico, the only bidder who submitted a bid meeting
specifications in the amount of $10,884.05, plus tax. This purchase will come from the equipment
line of the Rural Crimes budget (131-1312-3006200).
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Lassen County Air Pollution
Control District Governing Board meeting agenda for
b. Susanville City Council
meeting agenda for
c. Local Agency Formation
Commission of Lassen County meeting agenda for
d. Lassen County Technical Advisory
Committee meeting agenda for
e. Lassen County Alcohol and
Drug Advisory Board meeting agenda for
DOYLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to approve a loan to Doyle Fire Protection District in an amount not to
exceed $12,000 for Capital Facility Impact Fee Analysis; and authorize CAO to
sign loan agreement.
2005-2006 GRAND JURY REPORT
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to approve the response to Grand Jury Final Report re: Janesville Town Council, Inc.; and authorize
Chairman to sign.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
Supervisor Keefer notes the Ralston Subdivision (60 parcels) want to
tie into the Johnstonville Water System.
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to authorize the execution of a note in the amount of $35,000 to loan
monies from Fund 178 Economic Development Housing Income to Fund 589 County
Water System.
It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt, by title only, Ordinance
No. 527-C concerning the abatement of abandoned vehicles.
SHERIFF
It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and
carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve and authorize CAO to sign
California Department of Boating and Waterways Miscellaneous Equipment Grant in
the amount of $50,000 to be used to refurbish the Sheriff's Boating Fleet;
authorize additional revenue of $50,000 in the State Boating Revenue Line
(111-0520-2006212) increasing it from $109,000 to $159,000; and authorize an
additional appropriation of $50,000 in the Sheriff's Contracts Boat Patrol
Equipment line (111-0520-3006200), increasing it from $16,400 to $66,400.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES - FAMILY AND CHILDREN PROTECTIVE SERVICES
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and
carried to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Three Year Plan for
Family and Children Protective Services Self-Assessment and Self Improvement
Plans.
INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD
CAO Ketelsen calls attention to a letter in the passaround file from
Superintendent of Schools Robert Owens declining to perform umbrella oversight
of the Family Resource Centers. Big
Valley has obtained 501(3)(C) status and can perform their oversight, but
Westwood and
States that he continues to work on a recreation facility JPA. There is a ballot measure on the November
ballot that would provide funding to schools that could be used for such a
facility. He lists several agencies that
are involved and discusses what needs to be resolved.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS
1. Supervisor Hanson
reports on a visit to Wendel relating to the removal of the rail lines -
removal of bridges will be delayed - rails will be used in Arizona to construct
the border fence; reports on the Mental Health Advisory Board meeting; reports
on an informal meeting with Sierra Army Depot representatives to discuss
emergency services - notes airport expansion ground breaking is expected to be
held the end of November; reports on the LAFCO meeting and the plan to complete
Municipal Services Reviews for fire districts this year; talks about
information he has read on projected growth in Reno/Washoe County/Carson City
areas.
2. Supervisor Keefer notes
the EIR for the Ralston Subdivision is expected to be completed next year;
discusses the
3. Supervisor Chapman
reports on the health problems that City Councilman Doug Sayers is experiencing
(has a brain tumor and prior to surgery for that he suffered a heart attack);
notes he received a complaint about speeding in the Westwood area and it
appears to be an enforcement issue - encourages board members to make contacts
with law enforcement regarding the speeding problems that are occuring in many
areas.
4. Supervisor Pyle reports
on the Eagle Lake Interagency Board meeting; notes he will attend the Fair
Advisory Board meeting tonight; designates that $200 of his discretionary funds
go to the Chimney Fund.
STUDY SESSION - SUPERVISOR TRAINING WORKSHOP
Ethics in Government Training:
Workshop is held.
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY
There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD