SUMMARY MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA STREET, SUSANVILLE
JANUARY 25, 2011
8:49 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Supervisors Jim Chapman, Bob Pyle and Jack Hanson; County Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Stone and Deputy Clerk of the Board Susan Osgood. County Counsel Rick Crabtree enters at 8:54 a.m. Closed session ends at 9:28 a.m.
ABSENT FOR DAY: Supervisors Larry Wosick and Brian Dahle.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: one case. 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Tom C. Stone: May include the following bargaining units - a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. (LCPOA), b) United Public Employees of California (UPEC) c) Lassen County Road Workers Assn. (LCRWA), d) Management and Professional Association, e) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Supervisors Unit (LCPOASU), f) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit (LCPOAMU), g) Lassen County Deputy Sheriffs Association (LCDSA), h) Lassen County Management Association (LCMA).
3) 8:30 a.m.: Employee performance evaluation: Public Defender Dave Marcus.
4) 1:00 p.m.: Employee performance evaluation: Agriculture Commissioner Jim Donnelly.
5) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release.
9:33 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Chapman.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: Deputy Clerk of the Board Osgood reports: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: one case – No reportable action taken.
2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Tom C. Stone: May include the following bargaining units - a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. (LCPOA), b) United Public Employees of California (UPEC) c) Lassen County Road Workers Assn. (LCRWA), d) Management and Professional Association, e) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Supervisors Unit (LCPOASU), f) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit (LCPOAMU), g) Lassen County Deputy Sheriffs Association (LCDSA), h) Lassen County Management Association (LCMA) – No reportable action taken.
3) 8:30 a.m.: Employee performance evaluation: Public Defender Dave Marcus – postponed to February 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m.
4) 1:00 p.m.: Employee performance evaluation: Agriculture Commissioner Jim Donnelly – postponed to February 8, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
5) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – No reportable action taken.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
CAO Stone announces that he would like to have the full Board present for discussion on Item H2 purchase of vehicle. The item is postponed. Item G1 minutes of January 11, 2011 are pulled from the agenda.
ACTION: Approve agenda with noted changes.
MOVED BY: Hanson SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Chapman, Pyle, Hanson ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick, Dahle
PUBLIC COMMENT: Kelley Kelley (Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms): Thanks Supervisor Jim Chapman for all the time and effort he puts into the Main Street Banner project and thanks every member of the Board for their support and generous contributions to help fund the project.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS: Supervisor Pyle: 1) Notes there are concerns that Honey Lake TV has problems since they made some changes; they only get a few channels and they are not clear. Chairman Chapman asks CAO Stone to schedule an update on this soon. 2) Reports there is an Almanor Tea Party meeting 6:00 p.m. February 8, at the Chester Memorial Hall on the Travel Management Plan. Plumas County has filed suit on this matter. Discussion is held. Chairman Chapman states Supervisor Wosick has a meeting scheduled in Board Chambers at 707 Nevada Street on February 2, 10:00 a.m. to noon with Forest Service staff and others regarding the Travel Management Plan. 3) Notes the Board has not received replies yet to letters the Board sent about the Forest Service, Pine Creek and the tunnel; will ask Lassen National Forest Supervisor Jerry Bird who will be present later in the meeting.
Supervisor Hanson: 1) Asks Supervisor Chapman if the Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms need money for the banner program. Request to designate $500 to Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms for the banner program. Supervisor Pyle: Request to designate $500 to Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms for the banner program. 2) The Sierra Army Depot tour will be held Wednesday, February 23 with a time to be determined. 3) Attended a Community Advisory Committee meeting at High Desert State Prison; CAO Stone also attended. A variety of issues were discussed including budget, hiring, cell phones, and overcrowding. 4) Reminds everyone there is a spaghetti fundraiser for Susanville Police Officer Robert McElrath’s family to be held at Diamond Mountain Casino February 10.
Supervisor Chapman: 1) The Junior Fishing Derby will be held April 23; designates $500 from his discretionary fund towards the purchase of the fish. A letter will be brought to the Board asking the County to co-sponsor the event. 2) Attended the Lassen Economic Development Council meeting January 20; Mr. Wosick also attended. Discussion focused on a Main Street informational kiosk; also notes the Skyline by-pass bike trail needs maintenance. Next meeting: February 17 1:00 p.m. at the Alliance for Workforce Development on Chestnut Street. 3) Asks CAO Stone to schedule a discussion for a future agenda on the Lassen County website; notes that Susanville Ranch Park is not referenced on the website. 3) Will attend the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC) meeting in Corning January 27. Is concerned about a proposed non profit public benefit corporation; has emailed County Counsel regarding this. 4) Reports Blue Star Banners is a very successful program; appreciates Kelley Kelley’s comments. City of Susanville Mayor Callegari presented seven banners of retired service members to their families. 5) Assembly member Dan Logue is co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 44 regarding inmate release notification; requests a letter of support be sent. 5) The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will be held January 28 at Eagle Lake Village. Assembly member Logue is the scheduled speaker; Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms President Christine Boyd has been nominated as the Community Volunteer of the Year.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADVISORY BOARD
VACANCIES
SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board.
ACTION: Appoint Julie Bissell to fill vacancy on the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board.
MOVED BY: Hanson SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Chapman, Pyle, Hanson ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick, Dahle
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item G1 was removed from the agenda.
ACTION: Take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
MOVED BY: Hanson SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Chapman, Pyle, Hanson ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick, Dahle
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM
ROAD DIVISION
SUBJECT: Bid Award: 5-6 CY Dump Truck.
ACTION: Award the bid to Western Truck Parts and Equipment, Redding, CA, the lowest bidder meeting the specifications in the amount of $110,920. ($110,565 bid price plus $355 for optional rear stabilizer) for the purchase of one (1) new 2011 diesel 5-6 CY Dump Truck.
ROAD DIVISION
SUBJECT: Bid Award: Diesel Particulate Filter Installation.
ACTION: Award the bid to Ironman Parts and Service, Corona, CA, the lowest bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $29,719 for the installation of diesel particulate filters on two Road Department dump trucks (TD-18 and TD-19).
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
ACTION: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Susanville City Council, Susanville Community Development Agency, Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation and Susanville Public Financing Authority agenda for January 19, 2011.
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - PURCHASE
SUBJECT: Purchase of equipment.
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of a new Kubota RTV 900-W9-H from Team Power of Shasta Lake, California in the amount of $12,873 (including tax).
2) Approve the purchase of spray equipment from PBM of Chico, California in the amount of $3,993 (including tax).
3) Approve estimated costs for travel to pick up equipment in an amount not to exceed $300.
MOVED BY: Hanson SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Chapman, Pyle, Hanson ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick, Dahle
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
SUBJECT: Building estimate from Ammtec Consulting, Inc. for Bieber One Stop.
ACTION REQUESTED: For information only.
Deputy CAO for Health and Social Services Kevin Mannel: Presents detailed report on proposed Human Services Building for the Big Valley One Stop facility. Discussion was held.
U. S. FOREST SERVICE - LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST SUPERVISOR JERRY BIRD
U. S. Forest Service Forest Supervisor Jerry Bird introduces new Eagle Lake District Ranger Ann Carlson. Ranger Carlson presents her background information to the Board.
Extensive discussion is held regarding Eagle Lake issues.
BOARD REQUEST: 1) A letter be put on the next agenda in support of the Board’s original letter requesting Eagle Lake Campground and Marina facilities remain open while the Forest Service resolves its pond leakage issues. 2) Staff schedule a meeting or study session within a month or two on Eagle Lake Issues, to include discussion on septic ponds, boat launch, travel management plan, current maps from Forest Service, Pine Creek and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tunnel issues.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - CONTRACT
SUBJECT: Contract with Nickolaus and Haeg, LLC for personnel services for a monthly fee of $2,500.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contract and authorize the CAO to sign.
MOVED BY: Pyle SECONDED BY: Hanson UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Chapman, Pyle, Hanson ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick, Dahle
INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD:
CAO Stone: Recommends and requests doing a State of the County Address within the next month. The Board feels that is a good idea.
Chairman Chapman: Notes there is a Budget Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. today in the Administration Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
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Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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Susan Osgood, Deputy Clerk of the Board