BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

JULY 16, 2002

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at 9:30 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 Chapman.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Dahle announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

County Clerk Nagel requests the minutes for July 9, 2002 be continued to the next meeting, and County Counsel John Ketelsen requests that Item H-8, Wosick Appeal Formal Findings, be continued.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Dahle asks for public comment and no comments are received.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Keefer reports the Lassen Fire Safe Council is in the process of getting non-profit status with pro bono help from Attorney Frank Cady.

2. Supervisor Dahle reports on the RCRC meeting where the state budget was the main topic. He states the Republicans are doing a pretty good job of keeping control. Also notes the Governor doesn't really want the budget signed because it will then become public and the need to raise taxes will come to light. It is a big political game with the Governor's race in November.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ITEM

Approve the donation of surplused items to the Children and Families First Commission in accordance with Government Code 25372(b)(4).

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ITEM

Approve contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for FY 2002/2003 Nursery Inspection in the amount of $4,250.54; and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract.

AUDITOR ITEMS

Approve contract with DMG-Maximus in the amount of $5,250 (plus expenses not to exceed $750) for development of the 2002/2003 central services Cost Allocation Plan; approve contract with DMG-Maximus in the amount of $15,400 for preparation and submission of SB90 claims to the State Controller for FY 2002/2003; and authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts.

AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

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

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

Ratify continuation of the Declaration of State of Disaster / Emergency in Lassen County.

TREASURER ITEM

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

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Transportation Commission meeting agenda for July 8, 2002.

b. Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for July 10, 2002.

c. Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting agenda for July 9, 2002.

d. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for July 9, 2002, and draft minutes of June 11, 2002.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign letters regarding Workers Compensation Legislation, requesting changes to AB 749 and rejection of AB 2131.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Supervisor Chapman wants it in the record that contracts need to be submitted for approval on a timely basis. Board members thought the message had gotten out to everyone on this need. Supervisor Dahle also notes when a contract is submitted late the department head should be present to answer questions.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to approve agreement with the County of Siskiyou for placement of youths in the Siskiyou County Juvenile Hall when necessary for special circumstances at a cost of $90 per day, for the term of November 7, 2001 through June 30, 2002 with automatic annual renewal until either party cancels; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

Following discussion it is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-046, approving the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Lassen Transit Service Agency; and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Board direction is to allow the appointment of students to the Lassen County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

CAO Whiteman provides information on potential ineligible expenditures from the Road Fund. The State is performing an audit and the payments to QLG and County Forester Frank Stewart may be disallowed costs. He hopes that RCRC will become involved with this matter since several counties are affected. Supervisor Chapman suggests the forest receipts be placed in a fund to make allocations out of, prior to commingling with the road funds.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

CAO Whiteman states the County will have an exhibit at the State Fair this year that they can be very proud of. The two prisons have constructed the exhibit and will be installing it at Jensen Hall so local residents can see it prior to installation at the State Fair. He notes the exhibit is not yet totally complete due to prison lockdowns.

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - PRESENTATION

Chairman Dahle makes the following presentations for years of service:

Ten years: a brass letter opener to David Schmidt (Sheriff's Department).

Not present for presentation - Fifteen years: a two pen desk set to Nanette Henderson (Public Works Department).

Recess 10:10 - 10:15 a.m. Supervisor McCain absent

LASSEN COUNTY FAIR

Fair Manager Claud Neely reports the Fair Advisory Board considered the request from Lassen Speedway for the extension of their Interim Facility and Equipment Rental Agreement to 2005, and are totally in favor of granting an extension. He states the new operators have been great to work with and are doing an excellent job.

Supervisor Keefer states the operators have plans for improvements that cannot be done until they know how long the contract will be. Supervisor Chapman enters at 10:17 a.m.)

CAO Whiteman feels that County Counsel should draft a contract rather than using the standard agreement used for other fair contracts.

Chuck MacKay, operator of Lassen Speedway, briefly describes planned work: new sand in the rodeo arena area; $16,000 of new fencing which will allow sprint cars to run; grading behind the north arena; an insurance coverage increase from $2 million to $3 million. He states there will be a $20,000 investment, but a commitment is needed first.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried to direct County Counsel to draft, as a priority, a multi year contract with Lassen Speedway.

Recess 10:25 - 10:31 a.m.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Lassen Forest Supervisor Ed Cole announces that Jeff Withroe is the interim Plumas Forest Deputy Supervisor during the recruitment process for a new Plumas Forest Supervisor.

He also announces the Lassen County RAC (Resource Advisory Committee) has been approved and Bob Andrews is the Designated Federal Officer. Mr. Andrews is in the process of calling all fifteen people whose names were submitted for appointment to see if they are still available. He states the first meeting of the RAC cannot be held until five weeks after it is entered in the Federal Register which means in September. He states all the names submitted were approved. He will be providing more information as it becomes available.

The Forest Service was allocated $320 million for fire suppression this year and that amount is already expended. It is expected fire suppression costs will exceed $720 million and there are no plans to increase the allocation. This means they are looking for ways to cut back on any unnecessary spending, such as not awarding certain contracts and grants. The QLG work and National Fire Plan work is to proceed. Mr. Cole announces the Lassen Forest and East Side BLM will go on full fire restrictions Friday, July 19th at midnight. Supervisor Keefer asks if grants for fuel treatment which the Lassen and Janesville Fire Safe Councils have applied for will be held up. Mr. Cole responds that he is not sure and will have to get some clarification.

TAX COLLECTOR / TREASURER

Treasurer & Tax Collector Richard Egan presents for consideration claims for excess proceeds filed with the Lassen County Tax Collector pursuant to Revenue and Tax Code §4675.

Supervisor McCain feels the Board should not take action until County Counsel reviews the claims with more than one claimant. Chairman Dahle continues this matter to the next meeting with direction to place it on the consent calendar following County Counsel review.

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 10:51 a.m.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD