Del Norte County, CA

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Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations and a personnel evaluation. During the open session, the board will consider approving modified road improvement standards for two subdivisions (Wetherell and MacMaster), as recommended by the Planning Commission. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, grant agreements, and appointments. The board will also review applications for a seat on the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and approve a $50,000 nuisance abatement contract.

• Modified road improvement standard for Wetherell subdivision
• Modified Subdivision Road Improvement Standard 1 for MacMaster subdivision
• Approve $50,000 on-call nuisance abatement agreement with DDR Cleaning and Hauling
• Appoint one member to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Board
• Authorize officials for Next Generation Warning System Grant and Emergency Management Performance Grant applications

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially vote on reducing public office hours for the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. They will also consider a budget transfer of $34,396 within the Planning Division and a salary step placement for a new Economic Development Services Manager. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations and litigation.

• Resolution to reduce public office hours for the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office
• Budget Transfer #06-07 for $34,396 within the Planning Division
• Salary step placement at Step 3 for a newly hired Economic Development Services Manager
• Discussion on modifying the start time of the September 22, 2026 meeting for RCRC Annual Meeting
• Closed session for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to reduce public office hours for the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office (RESO #2026-019) and approved a salary step placement at Step 3 for the newly hired Economic Development Services Manager. They also approved a budget transfer of $34,396 within the Planning Division and modified the start time of the September 22, 2026 meeting to accommodate travel to the RCRC Annual Meeting. All votes were 4-0, with Supervisor Valerie Starkey absent.

• Approved resolution reducing Treasurer-Tax Collector office hours (4-0)
• Approved salary step placement at Step 3 for Economic Development Services Manager (4-0)
• Approved budget transfer #06-07 of $34,396 for Planning Division salaries (4-0)
• Modified September 22, 2026 meeting start time to 9:00 AM open session (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and two intergovernmental agreements (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will meet in special session for a budget workshop covering the General Fund allocations for Sheriff, Jail, Coroner, Animal Control, Building Maintenance, Parks, Human Resources, Risk Management, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Administration, County Counsel, and other county services. No formal decisions are listed; the workshop is informational.

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors met for a special session on August 6, 2026. The minutes indicate that no action was required during the workshops, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was purely procedural.

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The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special session budget workshop. The body will discuss General Fund budgets for several county departments.

• Community Development Department budgets
• Probation & Reentry budgets
• Agriculture Department budget
• Treasurer/Tax Collector/County Collections budgets
• District Attorney budget

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors met in a special session on August 5, 2026, with all five supervisors present. The agenda consisted of workshops only, and no action was required or taken during the session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

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The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a drought resilience plan and the FY 2026/27 budget for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority. The meeting includes several contract renewals for health and behavioral services and a review of the Treasurer's quarterly report.

• Adoption of the Del Norte County Drought Resilience Plan
• Approval of the FY 2026/27 budget for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority
• Renewal of telepsychiatry agreements with Kings View and Community Behavioral Health
• Letter of support for Caltrans funding for the Last Chance Grade Project
• Renewal of residential treatment services agreement with Granite Wellness Centers

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider a temporary hiring freeze for all positions funded by the County General Fund, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The board will also vote on a line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and purchase a video surveillance system for the Flynn Administrative Center using homeland security grant funds. Other items include a letter of support for a shared-use path project and multiple agreements for health and juvenile services.

• Temporary hiring freeze for all General Fund positions, with case-by-case exceptions
• Line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority
• Purchase of video surveillance system for Flynn Administrative Center using $21,000 in HSGP funds
• Approval of road material supply agreements with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. (not to exceed budgeted amount)
• Letter of support for Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation's Connected Communities Project shared-use path along Ocean View Drive and Indian Road

The Board approved all items on the consent agenda, including minutes, agreements and donations. It adopted a proclamation naming July 2026 Disability Pride Month. It approved the purchase of a video surveillance system for the Flynn Administrative Center using Homeland Security Grant Program funding, approved the Harbor Facilities Plan, and approved a $21,000 budget transfer for the Office of Emergency Services. The Board also directed staff to pursue legislative actions on offshore drilling and AB 53.

• Consent agenda items approved (5‑0)
• Proclamation proclaiming July 2026 as Disability Pride Month approved (5‑0)
• Purchase of video surveillance system for Flynn Administrative Center approved (5‑0)
• Harbor Facilities Plan (May 2026) approved (5‑0)
• Budget transfer #07‑01 of $21,000 to OES approved (5‑0)
• Resolution authorizing Court Ordered Debt Collections Program agreement approved (5‑0)
• Legislative update directing staff to write letter opposing offshore drilling approved (5‑0)
• Letter on AB 53 to include opposition to reinstatement approved (5‑0)

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider renewing service contracts, approving a budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and authorizing payments for juvenile detention and Measure R funding.

• Renewal of agreements with Vista Pacifica, Canyon Manor, and Life Generations Healthcare for residential and mental health services (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Approval of the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Recommended Budget and position list
• Authorization for Supervisor travel to advocate for Last Chance Grade funding
• Emergency contracts for South Fork Road rockfall hazard removal
• Direct payment of Juvenile Detention invoices to Humboldt County Probation Department

The Board of Supervisors approved several items including the FY 26/27 recommended budget, various service renewals, and emergency road hazard contracts. The board also authorized travel funds for supervisors to advocate for project funding in San Diego.

• Approved 2026/2027 Recommended Budget (3-1)
• Approved position list for establishing and eliminating non-General Fund positions (4-0)
• Approved local Fish and Game Commission operational budget (4-0)
• Approved Pacific Shores Watch Station operational budget (3-1)
• Approved removal of County from RCTA lease with Del Norte County Fairgrounds (4-0)
• Approved emergency contracts for South Fork Road rockfall hazard removal (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brett Jensen to Library District Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Approved travel funds for supervisors to attend California Transportation Commission meeting (4-0)

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The Del Norte County Board will consider a series of budget transfers to fund increased payroll and benefits for health‑related programs, including Hospital Preparedness, Bioterrorism Preparedness, TUPP, Pandemic Flu, and SNAP‑Ed. It will also adopt the minutes from the May 26 meeting and review several contract renewals for health and safety services. Additional items include direction on a Good Neighbor Authority agreement and a proposed solid‑waste budget.

• Approve $30,000 transfer to Hospital Preparedness budget unit
• Approve $110,000 transfer to Bioterrorism Preparedness budget unit
• Approve $82,000 transfer to TUPP budget unit
• Approve $20,000 transfer to Pandemic Flu budget unit
• Approve $50,000 transfer to SNAP‑Ed budget unit

The Board of Supervisors approved several health and human services contracts, multiple budget transfers for payroll and benefits, and a direction to pursue a Good Neighbor Authority agreement. One item regarding freezer decommissioning was pulled from the agenda, and no action was taken on the Solid Waste Management Authority budget.

• Approved Administrative Manual Title 13 (Grants) (4-0)
• Approved CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant letter of support (4-0)
• Approved California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. renewal agreement (4-0)
• Approved Family Resource Center of the Redwoods renewal agreement (4-0)
• Approved Marco A. Cazares DUI Monitoring Services renewal (4-0)
• Approved Behavioral Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission grant amendment (4-0)
• Approved Jamal Dahdoul lease agreement for Behavioral Health clients (4-0)
• Approved PRISM board member execution authority (4-0)

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The Board is considering a request from the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority for a line of credit extension for the AIG 49 capital improvement project. Also on the agenda are multiple consent items, including contracts for investigations (up to $100,000), prosecution services (up to $210,000), and budget transfers totaling over $140,000 for various departments.

• Discussion of line of credit extension for BCRAA AIG 49 capital project (Item 22)
• Agreement for investigations with Tuan Field, not to exceed $100,000 (Item 2)
• Agreement for prosecution services with Keith Morris, not to exceed $210,000 (Item 10)
• Budget transfer #05-01 for $74,368 for Smith River Complex Fire costs (Item 18)
• Renewal agreement with STurner Consulting for EHR support, July 2026–June 2027 (Item 5)

The Board of Supervisors approved several professional service agreements, personnel actions, and budget transfers. Additionally, the Board directed staff to prepare documents regarding a line of credit extension for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority.

• Approved investigations agreement with Tuan ("AC") Field (5-0)
• Approved BHSA Consulting Services agreement with Mission Consulting (5-0)
• Approved MOU between In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015 (5-0)
• Approved EHR Consultation and Support renewal with STurner Consulting (5-0)
• Approved Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program agreement with CA Dept. of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention and Collaboration award from CA Dept. of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved psychiatric treatment services amendment with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved autopsy services amendment with Bennet Omalu Pathology (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will decide on consent items including multiple health and human services contract renewals and a federal advocacy agreement at $6,000/month. In regular business, they will vote on amending a lease for the McCarthy Alternative Education Center and leasing modular classroom trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive. A closed session will address labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Approve federal advocacy contract with Thorn Run Partners, not to exceed $6,000 per month for two years
• Approve lease amendment for McCarthy Alternative Education Center and new lease for modular trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive
• Approve two HHAP Round 3 funding agreements with Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. (TECH)
• Approve letter supporting Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
• Reappoint Amira Long to the Local Planning Council for Child Care & Development

The Board adopted the April 28 minutes and approved a series of service agreements, a federal advocacy contract, and a reappointment to the Local Planning Council. It also approved a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week and authorized lease agreements for modular classrooms. Additionally, the Board signed a letter of support for the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act.

• Approved April 28 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized $6,000/month federal advocacy contract with Thorn Run Partners (approved)
• Reappointed Amira Long to Local Planning Council (approved)
• Approved multiple health service renewal agreements (approved)
• Approved proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week (4-0)
• Authorized lease of modular classroom trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive (4-0)
• Signed letter of support for the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (4-0)
• Received health services letter to state legislators (no action needed)

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The Board will consider consent items including contracts for pedestrian crossing studies ($60,000), ambulance services, and election reimbursements ($108,324). Regular items include adopting a resolution for SB1-funded road projects, increasing nuisance abatement contract to $150,000, approving a new HRIS system with UKG, and a letter opposing SB 1404 on state fire fees. Closed session covers litigation, labor negotiations, and a public defender interview.

• Pedestrian crossing studies on Northcrest Drive at Madison, Hoover, and Coolidge Avenues up to $60,000
• Emergency Transportation Services agreement with Del Norte Ambulance for July 2026–June 2027
• Resolution adopting list of projects funded by SB1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017)
• Amendment to DDR Cleaning and Hauling contract increasing nuisance abatement compensation from $100,000 to $150,000
• Letter opposing SB 1404 requiring annual fees for parcels in State Responsibility Areas

The Board approved extending the Shot Clock Tolling Agreement with Verizon Wireless through October 30, 2026. It also approved a series of contracts and lease renewals for health, emergency transport, and property services, and adopted two budget transfers totaling $114,068 for the Sheriff‑Coroner and Probation Department. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Extended Shot Clock Tolling Agreement with Verizon Wireless to Oct 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved and adopted minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Authorized Registrar of Voters to sign $32,884.41 federal reimbursement renewal (5‑0)
• Authorized Registrar of Voters to sign $108,324.38 HAVA training reimbursement (5‑0)
• Approved $60,000 pedestrian crossing study task order on Northcrest Drive (5‑0)
• Approved Emergency Transportation Services agreement with Del Norte Ambulance (5‑0)
• Adopted Budget Transfer #04-03 of $74,368 for Sheriff‑Coroner Search‑and‑Rescue funds (5‑0)
• Adopted Budget Transfer #04-04 of $39,700 for Probation Department grant reallocation (5‑0)

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider budget transfers for sheriff equipment maintenance and increased funding for the July 4th fireworks show at Beachfront Park. The board will also approve a resolution extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until 2037 and authorize various intergovernmental agreements.

• Approve budget transfer of $43,921 for Sheriff 911 equipment maintenance
• Approve budget transfers of $5,000 each for Chamber of Commerce fireworks show
• Approve resolution extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until May 31, 2037
• Authorize signing of Cooperative Agreement for Debris Management with DRC Pacific, Inc.
• Authorize signing of Sixty-Month Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Mail Processing Machine

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for mileage certification, abandoned vehicle abatement, and several agreements. They directed staff to keep non-county-maintained road upgrades in line with policy for FY 26/27. They also approved a step increase for County Counsel, budget transfers, and letters opposing AB 2356 and urging funding for H.R. 1 impacts.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-12 (5-0)
• Directed staff on non-county-maintained road repair list for FY 26/27 (consensus)
• Approved step increase for County Counsel to Range 158, Step 7 (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer #03-02 for $43,921 for Sheriff Coroner 911 equipment (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers #04-01 and #04-02 for $5,000 each for fireworks show (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing AB 2356 (5-0)
• Approved letters urging funding for H.R. 1 impacts (5-0)

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The Board will consider authorizing staff to apply for construction funding for the West Park Properties Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project. It will also vote on a letter opposing a Bureau of Indian Affairs trust application, approve the 2026 Sewer System Management Plan, and accept a behavioral health infrastructure grant. The agenda includes routine consent items, proclamations, and a closed session on litigation and personnel.

• Authorize application for West Park Properties drinking water project funding
• Authorize letter to BIA opposing trust application Case No. 66169
• Approve 2026 Sewer System Management Plan
• Accept Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 2 grant award
• Adopt job classifications for Probation Special Investigator and Program Provider I-IV

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a settlement in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation with six remnant defendants, including Associated Pharmacies and United Natural Foods. The board also approved a consent agenda covering funding applications, agreements, and donations, plus several resolutions and proclamations. No substantive decisions were made on the General Plan Annual Progress Report, which was received for review only.

• Approved opioid litigation settlement with six remnant defendants (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DWSRF funding application for West Park Properties (4-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Carla Allen for 26 years of service (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Health Week (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Tsunami Preparedness Week (4-0)
• Approved two new Probation Department job classifications (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Sewer System Management Plan (4-0)
• Approved letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs opposing trust application for Case No. 66169 (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider increasing the General Fund Budget by $5,000 for the Chamber of Commerce to cover fireworks costs at Beachfront Park. The meeting also includes several contract renewals for health and jail services and a discussion on a potential Emergency Operations Center project.

• Proposed $5,000 annual budget increase for 4th of July fireworks at Beachfront Park
• MOU with City of Crescent City for Mobile Market/Pantry Program using Community Development Block Grant Funds
• Renewal of County Jail Health Care and Psychiatrist services through August 31, 2027
• Budget Transfer #02-04 of $4,000 for coroner's van equipment
• Up to $1,000 per candidate reimbursement for Public Defender final interviews

The Board approved a $5,000 increase to the Chamber of Commerce for the annual fireworks show, to be included in the FY 25/26 budget and annually thereafter. All other agenda items, including consent items and regular items, were approved unanimously. The Board also decided not to pursue an administrative appeal in a Bureau of Indian Affairs case.

• Approved $5,000 annual Chamber of Commerce fireworks contribution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, grant support letters, and agreements (5-0)
• Approved Harbor Commissioner Dan Schmidt's faithful performance bond (5-0)
• Approved salary step placement at Step 3 for new Deputy District Attorney III (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Golden State Finance Authority for jail medical care feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved agreement for placement of juvenile court wards at Shasta County facility (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer #02-04 for $4,000 for coroner's van equipment (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Coastal Act legislation on farmworker housing (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda including the sale of 18 county-owned parcels in the Pacific Shores Subdivision to the State of California, approval of a labor agreement with SEIU Local 1021, and budget transfers for levee maintenance, a drainage study, and replacement of a patrol vehicle. Regular items include a presentation on a Tsunami Signage Kiosks project, a resolution honoring a retiring employee, and an amendment to board rules on state and federal advocacy. A closed session on labor negotiations and a workers' compensation claim is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

• Sale of 18 county-owned parcels in Pacific Shores Subdivision to State of California (consent item 5)
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Del Norte County Employees Association/SEIU Local 1021 (consent item 11)
• Budget transfers: $61,442 for patrol vehicle replacement, $20,000 for Klamath Glen Levee maintenance, $50,000 for countywide drainage study (items 26-28)
• Coastal Development Permit application for Point St. George Western Lily Habitat Restoration (consent item 9)
• Tsunami Signage Kiosks project with up to $2,000 in general funds, and $1,922 for temporary repairs to Smith River Fishing Access road (items 20, 29)

The Board of Supervisors approved the sale of 18 county-owned parcels in the Pacific Shores Subdivision to the State of California, authorizing the chair to execute the purchase agreement. They also approved a new administrative rule on state and federal advocacy, adopted the 700 Master Salary Schedule, and approved three budget transfers. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sale of 18 county parcels in Pacific Shores to State of California (5-0)
• Approved amendment adding Rule 31 on state and federal advocacy (5-0)
• Approved 700 Master Salary Schedule effective Feb 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer #02-01 for $20,000 for Klamath Glen Levee maintenance (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer #02-02 for $50,000 for Countywide Drainage Study (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer #02-03 for $61,442 for patrol unit replacement (5-0)
• Approved additional $1,922.11 for repairs to Smith River Fishing Access road (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Natahna Tedsen and Ana Potter to Local Assessment Appeals Board (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a formal resolution regarding offshore drilling and its impact on the coastal environment. Members will also discuss speed limit requirements on county roads and a potential traffic survey for Fred Haight Drive.

• Appointment of David Blackmon to the Del Norte County Planning Commission
• Amendment to agreement with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for Telepsychiatry Services
• Agreement with Del Norte Library District for Legal Counsel Services
• Third Amendment to Pyke Field rental agreement with Del Norte Little League
• Discussion on Engineering and Traffic Survey for Fred Haight Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including appointing David Blackmon to the Planning Commission and several agreements. They directed staff to monitor offshore drilling issues and approved an Engineering and Traffic Study for Fred Haight Drive. The Board also voted to cancel the February 24, 2026 meeting due to lack of quorum.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointment, and agreements (5-0)
• Approved Human Trafficking Awareness proclamation (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Board Committee Appointments (5-0)
• Directed staff to monitor offshore drilling with federal advocates (consensus)
• Approved canceling Feb 24, 2026 meeting due to lack of quorum (5-0)
• Approved Engineering and Traffic Study for Fred Haight Drive (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on terminating road maintenance for several streets and a rezone on Washington Boulevard. The body is also considering an emergency resolution to breach a sandbar to alleviate flooding at Lakes Earl and Tolowa.

• Public hearing to terminate road maintenance for Del Ponte Street, Gatliff Road, and others
• Public hearing for the Sam Schauerman Rezone (R2601) on Washington Boulevard
• Emergency resolution to breach sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa and the Pacific Ocean
• Budget transfer of $80,150.00 for an Office of Emergency Services SUV
• Budget transfer of $18,795.00 for a 30% County match for a new OES vehicle

The Board of Supervisors approved a joint resolution declaring an emergency due to rising lake levels and directing staff to breach the sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa and the Pacific Ocean. They also approved a rezone on Washington Boulevard, terminated road maintenance for several streets, and elected Joey Borges as Chair and Darrin Short as Vice-Chair. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one recusal on a consent item.

• Approved emergency resolution to breach sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa (5-0)
• Approved Sam Schauerman Rezone on Washington Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved termination of road maintenance for 11 streets (5-0)
• Elected Joey Borges as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Darrin Short as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to RCD board (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved budget transfers for Sheriff radio repair and OES vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Approved new County Sick Leave Policy for unrepresented employees (5-0)