BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OCTOBER 29, 2002

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at 9:33 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Everd McCain; 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

Chairman Dahle announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Fish and Game Commission Chairman Tim Semon states that he would like to meet with Senator Rico Oller on November 15th to discuss the need for more game wardrns and Supervisor Keefer states he will contact Oller's office to make arrangements. He submits more information to CAO Whiteman to help in drafting a letter to the Department of Fish and Game regarding ways to attract more game wardens. He feels the letter should go to the Chief Deputy Warden of the Fish and Game Department and Senator Rico Oller with copies to anyone else the board members feel should have them.

2. Lassen County Poet Laureate Violet Stout reads a poem entitled "America Today" and another poem entitled "Halloween".

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Dahle reports on a dinner he attended with Senator Diane Feinstein and members of the Quincy Library Group (QLG). At the request of Senator Feinstein an update was provided on the status of the QLG Project. In a nice way she made it clear to Regional Forester Jack Blackwell that she wants action on the QLG Project.

IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to accept the letter of resignation from La Nell Goforth from the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Board and direct the County Clerk to advertise the vacancy.

PSA 2 - AREA AGENCY ON AGING

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to appoint Tamra Chandler to fill a vacancy on the PSA 2 - Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, for a two year term.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Supervisor Keefer requests Item G-11, parcel map, be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, and Supervisor Dahle requests that Item G-1, Board minutes, also be removed.

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

COUNTY CLERK - PROPOSITION 65 REPORT ITEM

Receive and file report #02-07, filed by Lt. M. L. Mielke, Alturas CHP Commander, on October 21, 2002 - NOTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE: On October 10, 2002, at approximately 0810 hours, spill of approximately 20 gallons of diesel fuel from truck/trailer accident on US-395 north of County Road 502, Ravendale. H20 Environmental of Sparks, NV was contacted to remove the contaminated soil.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEMS

Adopt Resolution No. 02-072, "Calling upon Regional Forester Blackwell to make urgent changes to the Sierra Nevada Framework Record of Decision".

Approve request to retain AB 75 Dental Trust funds of $9,136.79 in trust with the specification they be allocated to the Oral Health Task Force for acquisition of dental equipment/supplies for prevention and education programs, subject to claims filed for use of the funds.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION ITEM

Receive report from Planning Commission regarding acquisition by Lassen County of a privately owned section of Paul Bunyan Logging Road from Roseburg Forest Products Company for inclusion within Susanville Ranch Park.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH ITEM

Approve the Children's Medical Services (CMS) Plan for Fiscal Year 2002/2003; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the plan, resubmitted to correct a typographical error.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

Ratify continuation of Declaration of State of Disaster / Drought Emergency in Lassen County for 2001.

PRISON TRIALS COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS

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

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - JUVENILE HALL ITEM

Approve travel authorization request for Chellie Bell, John Perdue and Charles Mueller to attend the mandatory Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Juvenile Hall Core Training in Red Bluff, November 18 - December 13, 2002, at the estimated total cost of $ 8,626.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for November 5, 2002.

BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S MINUTES

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried, with Supervisor Dahle abstaining, to approve Minutes of October 22, 2002.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - SURVEYOR DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried, with Supervisor Keefer abstaining, to adopt Resolution No. 02-073, approving Parcel Map #2001-135, Dale and Linda Soule.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve an increase to revenue in the Child Support Budget by $28,904 to qualify for additional State funds; and approve request to spend health insurance incentives from previous years budgets.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

SAMHSA Federal Block Grant:

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve the renewal application for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Federal Block Grant funds in the amount of $88,139 for FY 2002/2003; and authorize the Mental Health Division to submit the application.

Mental Health Agreement:

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Pyle to approve State Department of Mental Health Agreement No. 02-72021-000 in the amount of $294,328 for FY 2002/2003 and the Contractor Certification Clause forms; and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the documents.

Extensive discussion is held with Supervisor Chapman stating he would like time to review the lengthy document that was placed in the passaround file which they received this morning. Supervisor Keefer withdraws his motion and the second concurs. Supervisor Keefer would also like to have key staff available to address questions when this item appears on a future agenda.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services Director Chip Jackson informs the board members the estimated crop damage due to the drought is 31-35%. Due to possible action by the Federal Legislature he felt it was necessary to go ahead with the declaration of an emergency and now the Board of Supervisors need to sustain his declaration.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-074, ratifying the declaration of a State of Disaster/Drought Emergency in Lassen County for 2002.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Pyle to approve sending letters to the Superior Court Judge responding to the 2001/2002 Grand Jury Report for Health and Human Services Department - Social Services Division; and Community Development Department.

Supervisor McCain feels the Social Services Division response is a little weak. Supervisor Keefer felt the response was complete. Supervisor Chapman sees issues that have not been addressed in relation to communication from administration and he feels the Board of Supervisors should prepare their own response. Further extensive discussion is held. Supervisor Keefer withdraws his motion and the second concurs. Further discussion is held with Supervisor Chapman stating the big problem is communication between management and rank & file employees.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee of Supervisor Chapman, Supervisor McCain and CAO Whiteman to draft a response to the Grand Jury for the Social Services Division.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve the letter to the Superior Court Judge responding to the 2001/2002 Grand Jury Report for the Community Development Department.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman informs the board members that an appeal has been filed on the Planning Commission decision relating to the use permit for the Herlong Utility Cooperative (HUC) and he would like to know when to schedule the hearing. Following discussion it is determined the hearing should be held on November 26th and the November 19th meeting is canceled as board members will be attending the CSAC Conference.

2. CAO Whiteman announces plans are underway for a holiday party for county employees and he suggests the board members may want to pay for the meat (i.e. ham). Board members feel this is a good idea.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. A notice from the City of Susanville - Certificate of Assessment Apportionment under Section 66493(d) of the California Government Code for 1992-1 Assessment District (Quail Ridge Subdivision Unit #11), is received and filed.

2. News Release from Lassen National Forest announcing: 1) Lassen Forest firewood cutting to reopen October 26th with other restrictions remaining in place (from Susanville Interagency Fire Center); 2) a public field trip will be held October 30, 2002 looking at two forest fuel reduction-thinning projects as part of Herger-Feinstein QLG Forest Recovery Pilot Project; 3) Economic Recovery Grants are available from the Lassen National Forest to help rural communities diversify their economies and develop or enhance forest and natural resource based industries, is received and filed.

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD