BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

JUNE 18, 2002

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Everd McCain; County Counsel Bill Murano, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Pyle.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Dahle announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

CAO Whiteman requests that Item H-2, contract submitted by the Community Development Department, be removed from the agenda. He also notes that Item H-5 should have appeared under the heading of County Administrative Officer, not the District Attorney.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Poet Laureate Violet Stout reads a poem entitled "William Murano Retiring County Counsel (1997-2002)". She then presents Mr. Murano with a big chocolate candy bar.

2. Sheriff Ron Jarrell reads the following statement: "This letter serves as official notice that I intend to retire effective July 6, 2002. I would like to offer my support for, and encourage the board to appoint Sheriff-Elect Bill Freitas as Sheriff for the remainder of this term. It would be impossible to verbalize what the opportunity to serve the people of Lassen County for the past 32 years has meant to me. The nearly 20 years as their Sheriff has been particularly rewarding. Suffice to say that I will have great difficulty letting go of this dream, and know I will never have a greater career experience."

Supervisor Chapman requests an item be placed on the next agenda to accept the resignation and make an appointment.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Chapman discusses the LAFCO meeting held last week and the resignation of the executive director. He announces a meeting has been set for next week to begin the process of reorganization.

2. Supervisor Chapman reports on the CSAC Board of Director's meeting held last week. He reports on discussions held relating to ERAF funding and revenue enhancement proposals. It was a very tense meeting.

3. Supervisor Keefer notes the Secretary of Transportation approved All American Highways status for Highways 36 and 44. There are plans for advertising grants to be made available. He will make arrangements for a presentation to be given to the Board.

4. Supervisor Dahle will attend the RCRC meeting this week.

5. Supervisor Dahle designates the remainder of his discretionary funds to the Big Valley Chamber for Jeff Bryant's consultant costs.

6. Supervisor Dahle announces that RCRC and NACO will be providing financing for him to participate in a fly-in to Washington, D.C. to discuss the President's proposal to discontinue the PELT funding. Lassen County receives $500,000 PELT Funds annually.

7. Supervisor Chapman asks Supervisor Dahle to be sure our vote for Bill Dennison for 2nd Vice President of NACO is cast on time.

LASSEN COUNTY FAIR BOARD

The Board of Supervisors recess and convene as the Lassen County Fair Board.

Fair Manager Claud Neely requests the approval of a step increase for Rodger Clark, Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker building & Grounds Maintenance Worker from current step of 12B ($1,919/month) to 12C ($2,002/month).

CAO Whiteman recommends the Board not grant the step increase pursuant to Lassen County personnel rules.

Discussion is held.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to not grant a step increase for Rodger Clark.

The Lassen County Fair Board adjourns and the Board of Supervisors reconvene.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

COUNTY CLERK ITEM

Approve minutes of June 11, 2002.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL ITEM

Receive and file Personnel Movement report for May, 2002.

AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Investments Report and Auditor's verification for the month of May, 2002.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEM

Adopt Proclamation honoring Edna Wasson on her retirement.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

Ratify continuation of Declaration of State of Disaster / Emergency in Lassen

County.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ITEM

Approve travel authorization request for Sergeant John Mineau to attend the required Jail Manager/Administrator Core Course training in Sacramento, July 29 - August 2, 2002, and September 9 - September 13, 2002 at the estimated cost of $ 2,541.59.

TREASURER / TAX COLLECTOR ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Fund Balance Report for May, 2002.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting agenda for June 11, 2002, and minutes of June 11, 2002.

b. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for June 11, 2002, minutes of May 14, 2002 and draft minutes of May 31, 2002.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to establish a new fund for the Federal Title III monies received under HR 2389; and transfer $407,015 from 100-1101 (General Fund - Contingency) to the new fund.

Recess 9:59 - 10:03 a.m.

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - PRESENTATION

Chairman Dahle makes the following presentations for years of service:

Twenty years: a desk clock to Xuyen Taylor (Public Works).

Ten years: a brass letter opener to John Mineau (Sheriff's Department).

COUNTY COUNSEL

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 551, regulating cable television franchises.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

Extensive discussion is held on the request to reclassify positions in the Child Support Division.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried to:

A) Authorize the following positions for reclassification (title only):

1) Child Support Compliance Tech to Child Support Special Programs Coordinator;

2) Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant Supervisor to Office

Manager;

3) Administrative Clerk to Senior Child Support specialist

Assistant.

B) For the purpose of recruiting, the position of Child Support Attorney will be a Merit System position.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Environmental Officer Doug Ames presents information on the need to institute

CUPA Fees. Extensive discussion is held between board members and Mr. Ames.

All board members express their extreme difficulty with this program. They feel caught between a rock and a hard-spot, either the county takes on the program and maintains some local control or the State will come in and administer the program.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman and Supervisor Pyle voting NO, to adopt Resolution No. 02-042, adopting Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fees for Environmental Health.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Ecosystem Officer Jeff Withroe announces the Secretary of Transportation has approved the route through Lassen Park and north as an All American Road. This will be a big boost to tourism in northern California.

He reports the Interagency Fire Center and the Chester Air Base improvements construction is underway. The Sierra-Nevada Framework review is on-going. As for Resource Advisory Committee (R.A.C.) appointments, they are supposed to be made by the end of this week. He understands the committee cannot meet until five weeks after appointment. He discusses the big decrease in timber harvesting this year. The Almanor District will only process 50 million board feet, unless the Storie Fire salvage sale is approved.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman announces the preliminary budget will be presented to the Board next week.

2. CAO Whiteman announces a LAFCO special meeting has been scheduled for June 25th at 4:00 p.m.

3. CAO Whiteman announces negotiations are underway with the Soules for a sub-lease through the hospital to allow the Public Health Department to move into the facility being vacated by Child Support. This will allow the Mental Health Department to move into the Public Health Building. Environmental Health will move into one of the Mental Health modulars.

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD