BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OCTOBER 24, 2006

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 9:34 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Jack Hanson; County Counsel Craig Settlemire, County Administrative Officer (CAO) John Ketelsen and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Pyle.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Pyle announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

County Clerk Nagel announces that Item H-2, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, has a resolution for adoption to approve an MOU and the resolution was not noted on the agenda.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Agriculture Commissioner Ken Smith provides an update on the Tall Whitetop Control Committee - they are seeking funding - have drafted a control plan - working on a news article and appearing on a local radio program to solicit support - moving forward at a good pace.

2. Eileen Spencer talks about volunteers for the animal shelter - she is convinced the Board of Supervisors does not have the power to get a volunteer form prepared so she has prepared one and is getting it sent to Personnel for approval. States that County Counsel was not interested in preparing a form but maybe he will look at the one she prepared. States she continues to be told there can be no volunteers unless there is a form. CAO Ketelsen states his understanding is the form is in the process of being prepared. County Counsel Craig Settlemire states his deputy prepared a "ride along" form and it has been sent back to the department - his office has not been presented with a request for any other form, but he will be happy to look at Ms. Spencer's form. CAO Ketelsen notes that volunteers have to be supervised and that nothing releases the County from Workers Compensation liability. Ms. Spencer disagrees with him. Supervisor Dahle requests this be placed on an agenda if we are going to have this discussion.

Eileen notes that she received a nice letter from Personnel indicating that County Policy does not allow dogs in County buildings and then she reads a letter from the dog "Lovey" that she brought to the last Board meeting. States her third point is the listing of adoptable dogs on the County website and notes she will be more patient as she has found out there is a new website administrator and plans to redo the website.

3. Public Guardian Dan Bruce provides an update on issues impacting the Public Guardian program - legislation has created new mandates that could have a tremendous impact on the program and no funding comes with these mandates. This is a general fund department and he is looking at ways to generate money. Bottom line is mandates for services are increasing with the same number of staff - funding will always be an issue until the State decides to fund the program. CAO Ketelsen states we are very lucky to have Dan and his staff - he does a fabulous job - he is a hero. He would like a formal presentation about this matter placed on a future agenda. Supervisor Chapman also wants to look at ways to fund the program.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Chapman provides an update on City Councilman Doug Sayers - doing well after the heart surgery and is scheduled on Friday for surgery to remove the brain tumor - he can have visitors.

2. Supervisor Keefer reports on the Economic Development Council meeting - good exchange among participants and good updates on the real estate market, prison expansion possibilities, Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon (600 participants), Eagle Lake Triathlon (52 participants this year) and scheduled for September 9, 2007; announces a fund raiser will be held at Janesville School - funds will be used to send teachers to training on instilling character in students; is glad to see the Office of Emergency Services is being relocated to SIFC.