BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OCTOBER 21, 2003

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at 9:38 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 Chapman.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Chapman announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

Supervisor Chapman requests the meeting today be adjourned in memory of Electa Lazard, a lovely lady who will be missed tremendously by the community.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve the agenda with the noted change.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Dr. Kenneth Korver is present to discuss the reorganization of the Health and Human Services Department. Specifically he is requesting that Public Health be separated from Mental Health. He states that as the County Health Officer his position is to be a liaison between the County and the State. He also states that fiscal officers are not supervisors of Public Health personnel. Chairman Chapman directs CAO Whiteman and Interim Health and Human Services Director Tom Gauthier to meet with Dr. Korver to resolve this organizational matter. Health Nurse Patsy Jimenez wants it known that even though the Public Health nurses are paid by the State, they are County Health nurses and work in and for the people of the county.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Hanson reports on the meeting he attended along with staff from Community Development Department, relating to two applications for transmission of water from Dry Valley and Fish Springs areas. A scoping meeting will be held in Susanville sometime in the beginning of November.

2. Supervisor Pyle attended the Fish and Game Commission meeting at which discussion was held relating to a petition for listing the Eagle Lake Trout as endangered. He distributes the petition from John Bosta along with Fishery Biologist Paul Chappell's response that indicates how absurd the request is.

3. Supervisor Dahle announces he will be attending CSAC and will be billing the County for the expenses because RCRC does not pay for it; reports on the RCRC meeting and discussions held in regard to the transition from Governor Davis to Governor Schwarzenegger and how it will impact the counties. There will be new appointments made by the Governor and he asks if anyone has ideas for persons needing RCRC support let him know. He also clarifies that Big Valley Lumber has not yet been sold.

4. Supervisor Keefer reports he will not be able to attend CSAC due to a conflicting RAC meeting; he attended Lassen County Fire Safe Council meeting and reports they are looking at fuels treatment in areas of Stones/Bengard, west of Susanville and Milford.

5. Supervisor Chapman attended the LAFCO meeting as alternate in the absence of Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Keefer and reports on the interesting meeting wherein a member of the public made a big deal about getting a document that had not yet been presented to the board members.

6. Supervisor Chapman talks about a letter he received from Retired Road Commissioner Bill McIntosh (employed 1946-1987) expressing his appreciation for the recognition that is now being given to employees by the Employee Recognition Committee.

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - PRESENTATION

Chairman Chapman makes the following presentations for years of service:

Ten years: a brass letter opener to Michael Ceaglio (Public Works) - not present.

Thirty years: a jacket to Carole Dustin (Assessor) and Bob Sorvaag (Community Development)

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

COUNTY CLERK ITEM

Approve minutes of October 14, 2003.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL ITEM

Receive and file Personnel Movement report for September, 2003.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION ITEMS

Receive report from Planning Commission - File Number 704.40, Lassen County, Report on General Plan Conformity per Government Code §65402: Disposal of a portion of the Janesville Park property connecting to Church Street (A.P.N.: 129-140-42) and acquisition of a portion of a private parcel adjoining the park to the west (A.P.N.: 129-140-38). The acquired land would facilitate construction of park drainage improvements.

Authorize the CAO to enter into a contract with PMC (Pacific Municipal Consultants) to prepare the Housing Element update for Lassen County, at a cost not to exceed $35,000.

PRISON TRIALS COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS

Receive and file recap of CCC Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the month of September, 2003; High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the month of September, 2003; recap of CCC Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for fiscal year 2002/2003; and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for fiscal year 2002/2003.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Notice from In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Board postponing the October 22, 2003 meeting to a future date in December.

b. Local Agency Formation Commission of Lassen County (LAFCO) regular meeting agenda for October 20, 2003.

c. Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 14, 2003.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to approve the purchase of Hewlett-Packard hardware, maintenance and installation for the Crest Property Tax System using the WSCA (Western States Contract Agreement) through Systems Technology Associates, Inc. at a cost of approximately $22,500, plus tax; and authorize the CAO to sign agreement. Funds are provided through special fees collected by the Assessor, Auditor, Recorder and Tax Collector.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1. Public Works Director Larry Millar announces only one bid was received for grading at Janesville Park, from Pee Wee Enterprises in the amount of $10,420, which was less than the cost estimate.

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to award bid for "Janesville Ballfield Grading", to Pee Wee Enterprises in the amount of $10,420; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement.

2. It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Fehr & Peers for Professional Services for the Skyline Road Construction Project (additional traffic signal) at a cost "not to exceed" $15,300.; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement.

3. It is moved by Supervisor Hanson, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to approve the agreement with Ronald G. Young and Associates for professional services for Skyline Road East and Extension Construction Project. Agreement is in the amount of "not to exceed" $35,000, and will expire on September 30, 2004; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

It is moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to appoint Supervisor Hanson to represent Lassen County to discuss HR 2557 (Water Resources Development Act of 2003) with representatives of Plumas, Butte, Nevada and Sierra Counties.

Supervisor Chapman points out extra costs the City will be incurring in relation to the Cady Springs Water Line Project, and notes this is a place the funds from HR 2557 could help. Supervisor Pyle also notes the Spalding Waste disposal system will be very costly and funds may be needed. Supervisor Keefer states the County has a water system in Johnstonville and the City has expressed interest in expanding the system. Supervisor Chapman suggests putting together a master list of projects with estimated costs and provide it to Supervisor Hanson.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman asks Supervisor Dahle if he would like to hold a ceremony in recognition of the completed resurfacing of County Road A-2. Supervisor Dahle agrees he would like that to be arranged.

2. CAO Whiteman announces the signing session for the Herlong Property Transfer is now set for November 13, 2003 at noon.

3. CAO Whiteman announces the County Holiday party is scheduled for December 16, 2003.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. A letter from Pacific Gas and Electric Company Meteorology Services Unit Supervisor Byron L. Marler advising they will continue weather modification activities (cloud seeding) during the 2003-2004 winter in the Lake Almanor, Butt Valley Reservoir and Mountain Meadows Reservoir watersheds, is received and filed.

2. A letter is received and filed from Bureau of Land Management Field Manager Dayne Barron inviting Lassen County's participation in the development of three land use plans or resource management plans (RMPs) for 3.2 million acres of public land in northeast California. Two introduction/scoping meetings will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, November 12, 2003, at BLM Alturas Field Office, 708 West 12th Street, Alturas and November 13, 2003, at BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville.

3. A letter is received from Mendocino County Board of Supervisors asking Lassen County Supervisors to co-sign a joint letter of concern to the Governor and others protesting CDF's removal of seasonal firefighting resources and asking that CDF restore these resources until the fire season has actually ended.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of concern.

GRAND JURY RESPONSE

Supervisor Chapman reviews how the response will appear in the newspaper and on the County website. He also wants copies sent to the nineteen 2002/2003 Grand Jury members along with a letter thanking them for their service and concerns. He also wants copies sent to the five Grand Jury Foremen who signed the letter that appeared in the newspaper earlier this year with a letter expressing the Board of Supervisor's commitment.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve the Response to the 2002/2003 Grand Jury.

Recess 11:05 - 11:14 a.m.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Public Service Program Manager Elizabeth Norton presents a status report on the Share the Dream Trail, a multi-user trail around Lassen National Park. She introduces Recreation Outdoors Coalition Chairperson Sylvia Mulligan who thanks the board members for their support. She notes the recent letter of support from the Board was a big help in getting things moving. She notes the trail will go from Westwood around Lassen National Park for 130 miles all on public lands. There will be sites dedicated for use by specific groups.

Supervisor Chapman asks if board members can obtain a map of the trail.

ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 11:32 a.m. in memory of Electa Lazard a long time businesswoman and community volunteer.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD