Modoc County public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two requests to divide existing land parcels. These decisions determine how land is split and whether zoning changes are required for the new parcels.

• Huffman Parcel Map (PM2023-04): Request to split a 65.7-acre parcel on County Road 123 into 3-acre and 62.7-acre parcels, including a rezone from Unclassified to Agriculture General
• Gotcher Parcel Map (PM2023-06): Request to divide a 185.6-acre parcel at 351 Co. Rd. 24 to create a 12.3-acre residential site

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on several service contracts, including groundwater sustainability and drought resilience planning. The meeting also includes votes on employee benefits, public defender services, and a new road maintenance hire.

• Task Order with West Yost for Big Valley Basin Ground Water Sustainability Plan not to exceed $229,000.00
• Contract with Law Office of Tom Gifford for Public Defender Services at $22,441.46 monthly
• Herbicide Chemical Bid contract with Nutrien Solutions not to exceed $67,434.52
• Purchase of a Regal Chateau Water Fountain from Pottery World for $10,293.86
• Contract with California Air Resources Board (CARB) for G21-PBRM-14-2 Grant not to exceed $30,000.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the Partnership Healthplan of California Commission. The body will also convene as the Air Pollution Control District to approve multiple farmer grant contracts. Other items include a zoning change and budget modifications for the Sheriff and Recorder.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 8.80 Partnership Healthplan of California Commission
• Rezoning of Parcel 023-260-042-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
• Air Pollution Control District contracts including Alturas Ranches LLC (up to $450,720 and $424,120)
• Professional Services agreement with First 5 Modoc not to exceed $30,000
• Sheriff's Office budget modification for FY 2022-2023 modifying revenue by $335,368

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several land rezoning requests and parcel maps. They are also reviewing multiple service contracts for behavioral health, social services, and government relations.

• Contract with Advocates for Human Potential Inc. for homelessness housing not to exceed $1,260,647.00
• Contract with CA Department of Social Services for child welfare case review not to exceed $215,211.00
• Public hearing and action on McKee Parcel Map (PM2023-05) to split a 52.45-acre site
• Rezoning of APN 017-250-030-000 (Hagge Ranch, Inc.) from Unclassified to Rural Residential
• Rezoning of APN 017-160-074-000 (Myrtle Tree Development, LLC) from Unclassified to Residential High Density

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several land rezoning requests and a parcel map split. They are also reviewing multiple service contracts for behavioral health, social services, and government relations.

• Contract with Advocates for Human Potential Inc. for homelessness housing not to exceed $1,260,647.00
• Contract with CA Department of Social Services for child welfare case review not to exceed $215,211.00
• Public hearing and action on McKee Parcel Map (PM2023-05) to split a 52.45-acre site
• Rezoning of APN 017-250-030-000 (Hagge Ranch, Inc.) from Unclassified to Rural Residential
• Two agreements with Robert K. Weidner for government relations advisory services totaling $35,000.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and consider actions on two parcel map requests and associated rezoning ordinances. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for public health, IT, and emergency services.

• Public hearings and rezoning requests for Hagge Ranch, Inc. (PM2023-01) and Myrtle Tree Development (PM2023-03)
• Contract with Flock Safety for six automated license plate readers not to exceed $39,900.00
• Contract with Sharon Boneck for a John Deere 6105 E Tractor not to exceed $96,770.91
• Contract with ePlus Technology Inc. for Crowdstrike Falcon Complete not to exceed $30,000.00
• Permission to hire one Library Technician II at $3,142.00 monthly

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to continue budget hearings for various county departments. The body will consider and act upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the corresponding Personnel Allocation Table.

• Adoption of the County of Modoc Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Adoption of the Personnel Allocation Table for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Budget hearings for Public Health, District Attorney, and Planning
• Budget hearings for Agriculture Commissioner and Air Pollution District
• Budget hearings for Waste Management and Alturas Dump

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting to hold budget hearings for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The session involves reviewing funding for various county departments and grants. Hearings will continue on September 28, 2023.

• General Fund hearings for Treasurer, Tax Collector, and Sheriff
• Budget reviews for Public Works, Airports, and Roads
• Hearings for Social Services and IHSS funding
• Review of OES and Homeland Security Grant funding
• Budget discussions for Probation and Library services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts for behavioral health and agriculture programs. The meeting includes decisions on updating salary classifications for environmental health staff and approving the 2023-2024 Tax Rate Book.

• Contract with The Sail House Inc. for residential care home services not to exceed $80,000.00
• CDFA contract not to exceed $42,421.00 and USDA Forest Service agreements totaling $70,000.00
• Purchase of updated voting system computer and components for $9,395.00
• Salary reclassifications for Environmental Health Specialist I, II, and Technician positions
• Resolution to renew exemptions for outdoor residential waste burning emissions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint a District Attorney to serve through January 8, 2029. The body is also considering several contracts for road services and behavioral health programs.

• Appointment of a District Attorney and determination of monthly salary
• Contract amendment with Dokken Engineering for On-Call Road Engineering Services not to exceed $2,500,000.00
• Budget modification for Mental Health 130 in the amount of $199,447.50
• Contract with First 5 for the Teaching Together Program not to exceed $75,001.00
• Cooperative Forest Road Agreement between Modoc County and USDA Forest Service

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent items, including a forest road agreement and removal of a county vehicle. It also approved updates to health program specifications, a $199,447.50 behavioral health budget modification, a $75,001 Teaching Together contract, a $2.5 million road‑engineering amendment, and a resolution extending aid to the City of Alturas. Finally, the Board appointed Nina Besselman as District Attorney with a monthly salary of $14,450.50, effective upon meeting residency requirements.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: forest road agreement, vehicle removal, August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Health Program Manager class specification (unanimous)
• Approved $199,447.50 behavioral health budget modification for FY 2022‑2023 (unanimous)
• Approved First 5 Teaching Together contract up to $75,001 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to road engineering services contract up to $2,500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution extending aid to the City of Alturas for street repair (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nina Besselman as District Attorney with $14,450.50 monthly salary (unanimous, 4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two parcel map requests to split existing land sites. The body will also consider a use permit for a communications tower extension.

• Kramer Map (PM2023-01): Request by Hagge Ranch, Inc. to split a 160-acre site into 22-acre and 138-acre parcels on County Road 76
• Myrtle Tree Development Map (PM2023-03): Request to split a +/- 109-acre site into 90.90 agricultural acres and 18.74 residential acres off Hwy 299 and County Road 82
• Epic Wireless Group, LLC Use Permit (UP2023-02): Request to extend an existing 99-foot communications tower to 120 feet off Hwy 299 and County Road 73

The Commission approved a use permit for a 20-foot antenna extension for Verizon Wireless. It also approved resolutions recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve the Kramer and Myrtle Tree parcel map projects and rezones.

• Approved Resolution 2023-05 granting Use Permit (UP2023-02) for a 20-foot antenna extension for Verizon Wireless (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 recommending Board of Supervisors approval of the Kramer Parcel Map (PM2023-01) and rezone (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 recommending Board of Supervisors approval of the Myrtle Tree Rezone and Parcel Map (PM2023-03) (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts and infrastructure repairs. The body is deciding on funding for rental assistance, public health data services, and emergency repairs to a transfer station.

• USDA Rural Development rental assistance renewal agreement not to exceed $225,000.00
• Emergency repairs by C8 Custom Metal, LLC to the Alturas Transfer Station for $10,684.23
• Contract with Data Strategy Consulting, LLC for epidemiologic and data services not to exceed $22,500.00
• CalMHSA participation agreement for the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention program not to exceed $28,800.00
• Caltrans delegated maintenance agreement for state highway functions not to exceed $3,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved several service contracts, including a USDA rental assistance agreement and emergency repairs for the Alturas Transfer Station. The Board also authorized agreements for mental health services and epidemiologic data consulting.

• Approved USDA Rural Development rental assistance agreement up to $225,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency repairs to Alturas Transfer Station by C8 Custom Metal, LLC for $10,684.23 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Data Strategy Consulting, LLC for epidemiologic and data services up to $22,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved CalMHSA participation agreement for Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention program up to $28,800 (Unanimous)
• Approved Caltrans delegated maintenance agreement for state highway functions up to $3,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 and August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several service agreements and contracts, primarily focused on behavioral health and social services. The meeting includes sessions as the Library Board of Directors and the Air Pollution Control District to address specific funding and grant items.

• Contract with Modoc County Office of Education for Positive Behavioral Intervention not to exceed $225,500.00
• Recurring contract with Sunrays of Hope, Inc. not to exceed $175,000.00
• Rental agreement with UBEO West, LLC for printers and copiers not to exceed $2,314.76 per month
• Creation of Branch Director of Environmental Health position with monthly salary from $6,515.00 to $10,108.00
• CARB Revised Prescribed Burn Reporting Grant contract not to exceed $20,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved several behavioral health and social services contracts, including a student placement agreement with CSU Chico. The Board also authorized the collection of library assessment charges and approved youth detention agreements with Butte County.

• Approved $175,000 contract with Sunrays of Hope, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $225,500 agreement with Modoc County Office of Education (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-40 for Library Assessment tax roll charges (Unanimous)
• Approved youth detention agreement with Butte County (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2023-41 and 2023-42 for Victim Witness Assistance Program Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved student placement agreement with California State University, Chico (Unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with UBEO West, LLC for copiers not to exceed $2,314.76/month (Unanimous)
• Approved $68,187 MOU for welfare fraud investigation and prosecution (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts for social services and public safety, as well as the appointment of Heather Kelly as Agriculture Commissioner. The meeting includes discussions on water fees, tax sale proceeds, and personnel changes within the Sheriff's Office.

• Appointment of Heather Kelly as Agriculture Commissioner at $9,427.00 monthly
• Contract with Cornerstone Door and Windows Inc. for new front doors and entryway not to exceed $53,370.00
• Amended contract with Women's Recovery Services not to exceed $50,000.00
• MOU between Social Services and Sheriff's Office for after-hours dispatch not to exceed $10,000.00
• Authorization for solid waste cleanup days in Likely Community not to exceed $10,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved several service contracts, personnel changes, and a new appointment for Agriculture Commissioner. They also authorized a pesticide takeback event and updated pay schedules for non-represented employees.

• Appointed Heather Kelly as Agriculture Commissioner ($9,427.00 monthly) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-38 for Watermaster fee collection on tax roll (4-0)
• Approved distribution of 2022 Tax Sale Excess Proceeds (4-0)
• Approved contract with The SpyGlass Group, LLC for telecom cost analysis (4-0)
• Approved closing Correctional Officer III and Correctional Project Coordinator classes (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Likely Community solid waste cleanup days (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-39 amending pay and benefits for non-represented employees (4-0)
• Approved MOU for collaborative Pesticide Takeback Disposal Event (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two requests to split existing land parcels. The commission will also review meeting minutes from April 5, 2023.

• Kramer Parcel Map (2023-01): Request by Hagge Ranch, Inc. to split a 160-acre site on County Road 76 into 22-acre and 138-acre parcels
• PM2023-03 for Myrtle Tree Development: Request to split a +/- 109-acre site off Hwy 299 and County Road 82 into 90.90 agricultural and 18.74 residential acres

The Planning Commission postponed hearings for the Kramer and Myrtle Tree parcel map projects. Staff requested continuances because recommended rezones for both parcels were not included in the public hearing notices.

• Approved April 5, 2023, meeting minutes
• Continued Kramer Parcel Map Project (PM2023-01) hearing to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Continued Myrtle Tree Parcel Map Project (PM2023-03) hearing to next meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct interviews and appoint a new Agricultural Commissioner. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health, social, and behavioral services, as well as grant agreements for air pollution control.

• CalFresh Healthy Living Program grant not to exceed $584,604.00
• TEACH, Inc. contracts for IHSS ($147,964.00), parent education ($86,500.00), and child care ($39,000.00)
• Operation and Maintenance contract with Office of Migrant Services not to exceed $70,827.00
• CARB grants for emission inventory ($8,583.00) and G22-CAPP-17 ($12,074.00)
• Appointment of Agricultural Commissioner, Sealer of Weights and Measures

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of consent agenda items including health grants and social service contracts. Additional actions included approving a budget modification for Public Health and authorizing the transfer of funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

• Approved CalFresh Healthy Living Program grant not to exceed $584,604.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ryan White-Part B HIV outreach agreement not to exceed $7,390.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved TEACH, Inc. contracts for IHSS ($147,964.00), parent education ($86,500.00), and child care ($39,000.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Office Assistant II to Office Assistant III effective August 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $172,484.96 budget modification for Public Health Sales Tax (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-36 for temporary transfer of funds for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pitney Bowes mailing system lease for Probation (Unanimous)
• Approved two CARB grants for the Air Pollution Control District totaling $20,657.00 (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the acquisition of 237.5 acres in Alturas for the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. The meeting also includes decisions on the 2023-2024 personnel allocation and budget roll-over.

• Resolution of support for US Fish and Wildlife Services to acquire 237.5 acres in Alturas
• Kresge parcel map project PM2023-02 to divide a 518 acre parcel into two parcels
• MOU amendment with Shasta County for Agricultural Commissioner services not to exceed $29,400.00
• Lease for a Transitional Age Youth Center with Nevada California Oregon Railway
• Canon copier lease for Sheriff's Office not to exceed $232.58 monthly

The Board of Supervisors approved a parcel map to divide a 518-acre property and authorized several service contracts for public health and the sheriff's office. A proposal for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire 237.5 acres in Alturas was postponed indefinitely. The Board also approved budget modifications and new personnel classifications for the Road and Public Works departments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-35 to divide 518-acre Kresge parcel into two parcels (Unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely resolution for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire 237.5 acres in Alturas (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for Transitional Age Youth Center with Nevada California Oregon Railway (3-0)
• Approved contract with Permitium, LLC for electronic concealed weapons permits (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for one Canon copier for Sheriff's Office not to exceed $232.58 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Road Department Financial Manager position, $4,878.00 - $7,568.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Deputy Director of Public Works to tiered salary up to $10,108.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved budget modification for FY 2022-2023 for Planning and various Light Districts (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on solid waste appeals and updates to the transfer station fee schedule. Members are also considering multiple health and social service contracts and the purchase of new equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing to remove mattress disposal charges from the transfer station fee schedule
• Contract for Davis Guest Home, Inc. not to exceed $195,000.00
• Purchase of 12 Axon Body Worn Cameras and equipment not to exceed $84,898.65
• Agreement with PACE Engineering for a Canby Water Master Plan not to exceed $84,000.00
• Purchase of a 2023 Subaru Ascent for $39,446.09

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with the Mattress Recycling Council and updated the transfer station fee schedule to allow free mattress recycling at the Alturas site. The Board also approved several behavioral health and social services contracts and authorized the disposal of various office assets.

• Approved contract with Mattress Recycling Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 solid waste appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 to update transfer station fee schedule as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved $195,000 contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 contract with Willow Glen Care Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,800 annual contract with Crisis Support Services of Alameda (Unanimous)
• Approved $127,500 contract with UC Davis for training services (Unanimous)

Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee

The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is considering changes to job roles and pay scales. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the creation, review, or closure of specific positions.

• Create Library Technician I ($2,996.00 to $3,823.00 monthly) and Library Technician II ($3,309.00 to $4,223.00 monthly)
• Close out Library Associate II, Technical Services Coordinator, and Fiscal Officer classifications
• Create Road Department Financial Manager position
• Review Administrative Assistant ($3,006.00 to $4,663.00) and Deputy Director of Public Works ($4,269.00 to $5,447.00) salaries
• Review Environmental Health salaries for Technicians, Specialists I and II, and the Director

The committee unanimously approved recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for creating new library and road department positions, reclassifying existing roles, and closing out obsolete job specifications. These actions include establishing salary ranges for library technicians and setting specific monthly salaries for financial and public works management roles.

• Recommended creating Library Technician I (Range 182: $2,708.00 to $4,201.00 monthly) (Unanimous)
• Recommended creating Library Technician II (Range 202: $2,992.00 to $4,641.00 monthly) (Unanimous)
• Approved closing Library Associate II and Technical Services Coordinator specifications (Unanimous)
• Approved closing Roads Department Fiscal Officer specification (Unanimous)
• Recommended creating Road Department Financial Manager at $4,878.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Recommended reclassifying Administrative Assistant to Range 221: $3,288.00 to $5,101.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Recommended reclassifying Deputy Director of Public Works to $6,515.00 monthly (Unanimous)
• Recommended updating and dividing Behavioral Health Peer Specialist I and II specifications (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to establish a County Service Area for pest abatement services. The board is also reviewing various service contracts for behavioral health, road maintenance, and emergency services.

• Public hearing and resolution to form a County Service Area (CSA) for Pest Abatement
• Contract with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for behavioral health not to exceed $300,000.00
• Purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 12 body-worn cameras not to exceed $99,009.14
• Grant agreements with California Air Resources Board totaling $308,868.00
• Contract with Cornerstone Door and Windows Inc. for new entry doors not to exceed $53,370.00

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for the transfer of land and property from the Last Frontier Health Care District to the County of Modoc. Other key actions included initiating a County Service Area for pest abatement and approving several behavioral health and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved Resolution 2023-26 to establish a sphere of influence and County Service Area for Pest Abatement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-27 for the transfer of land and property from Last Frontier Health Care District to the County (Unanimous)
• Approved contract modification with Northern California EMS, Inc. for services through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-28 and support letter for Modoc County Arts Council, Inc. to apply for CAC 2024-2025 funding (Unanimous)
• Approved behavioral health contracts with I.D.E.A. Consulting ($75,000), Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. ($300,000), and Empire Recovery Center ($50,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,370 contract with Cornerstone Door and Windows Inc. for two new front doors and entryway (Unanimous)
• Approved adding one Information Systems Analyst I position to the allocation table (Unanimous)
• Approved budget modifications for Homeland Security Grant Program ($83,289) and Tribal Safety Tax Unit ($20,000) (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss water year conditions and irrigation water allocations for the Klamath Project. The body is also considering actions regarding Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and water storage for the Clear Lake Reservoir.

• Support for S. 482 - Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the Klamath Basin
• Letter to Cal OES regarding Tulelake Subbasin soil compaction
• Proposed planning group for Clear Lake Reservoir water storage study

The Board of Supervisors approved several letters and initiatives focused on water management and funding in the Klamath Basin. They joined with Siskiyou and Klamath counties to request a local government structure for reviewing federal infrastructure funds. The Board also approved support for soil compaction issues and water storage research.

• Approved letter to Oregon Senator Ron Wyden supporting S. 482 - Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act (Unanimous)
• Approved joining Siskiyou and Klamath counties in a letter to the Secretary of the Interior requesting local government and tribal review of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to California Office of Emergency Services regarding soil compaction issues (Unanimous)
• Approved involvement of Supervisor Byrne and Supervisor Coe in a Tri-Counties working group to investigate Clear Lake water storage opportunities (Unanimous)
• No action taken on discussion regarding Klamath Project Allocation of irrigation water

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to divide a 518.86-acre parcel into two smaller lots. The commission will also review meeting minutes from December 14, 2022.

• Public hearing for Kresge Map (PM2023-02) to divide a 518.86-acre parcel at 780B Spicer Ln into one 515.56-acre parcel and one 3.3-acre parcel

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss continuing a local emergency declaration due to flooding and approve several departmental contracts. The board will also convene as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency to delegate authority regarding drought executive orders.

• Contract with McComb's Electric for an 800 kw generator not to exceed $116,360.00
• Professional Services agreement with First 5 Modoc not to exceed $30,000.00
• Agreement with Regents of University of California not to exceed $15,000.00
• Resolution to continue local emergency status due to flooding conditions
• Lease agreement for one dwelling unit at Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for a new 800 kw generator and extended the local emergency declaration due to flooding. They also authorized several health service contracts and a behavioral health stabilization agreement for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved Resolution 2023-23 to continue local emergency due to flooding (Unanimous)
• Approved $116,360 contract with McComb's Electric for 800 kw generator (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with California Health and Recovery Solutions for stabilization services (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 professional services agreement with First 5 Modoc (Unanimous)
• Approved infant massage training contract with JoAnn Lewis, not to exceed $8,250 (4-1)
• Approved rehiring of one Behavioral Health Nurse II at $4,301 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for one dwelling unit at Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 amendment to agreement with Regents of University of California (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several health and social service contracts and a resolution regarding non-domestic well construction permits. The meeting includes discussions on summer road maintenance and various budget modifications.

• Contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health not to exceed $300,000.00
• Contract with TEACH for Housing and Disability Advocacy Program not to exceed $210,000.00
• Resolution to amend emergency measures for non-domestic well construction permits
• Funding of $7,199.24 for Sand Creek Grazing Association - Jackass Well and fencing project
• Salary reclassification for Agricultural Commissioner to a range of $8,416.67 to $10,742.04 monthly

The Board of Supervisors approved several behavioral health and social service contracts, including a $300,000 agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health. They also amended groundwater well-permitting regulations and authorized funding for a grazing association project.

• Approved Resolution# 2023-22 to amend well-permitting professional requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Remi Vista, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,841 contract with T.E.A.C.H. for Strengthening Families Curriculum (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Women's Recovery Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $210,000 contract with TEACH for Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for Dr. Jay H. Lai as Deputy Health Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,199.24 for Sand Creek Grazing Association project (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on several county contracts, vehicle purchases, and budget modifications. The meeting includes a session as the Air Pollution Control District to manage grant agreements and budget changes.

• Agreement #22-11041 with California Department of Public Health for $1,045,646.72
• Purchase of two Toyota Highlander SUVs from Lithia Toyota of Redding at $43,697.32 per vehicle
• Purchase of a 2019 Ford F-150 pickup from Ken Garff Ford for $47,734.16
• Two CARB grant agreements for the Air Pollution Control District totaling up to $148,170.30
• Proposed public hearing for the formation of a County Service Area for Pest Abatement

The Board of Supervisors approved several grant agreements, vehicle purchases, and budget modifications. They also authorized a new third-party property tax payment system and a contribution to the National Center for Public Lands Counties.

• Approved $1,045,646.72 agreement with CA Dept of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Toyota Highlander SUVs at $43,697.32 each (unanimous)
• Approved $50,902.41 purchase of a 2019 Ford F-150 for Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 to use EasySmartPay for property tax installments (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contribution to National Center for Public Lands Counties (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-21 confirming 982.872 miles of maintained roads (unanimous)
• Approved two CARB grant agreements totaling $148,170.30 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for County Service Area for Pest Abatement (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Garrett Dow to cultivate industrial hemp. The body will decide whether to approve a use permit for the project and determine its exemption status under the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Public hearing for UP2023-01: Use Permit for industrial hemp cultivation on a 111-acre parcel between County Road 46 and County Road 139 off Hwy. 395
• Proposed cultivation of six acres in two separate fields (4 acres and 2 acres)
• Discussion of Ethics Training

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit and Notice of Exemption for Garrett Dow. The commission also received reports on upcoming solar farm proposals and Williamson Act contract reviews.

• Approved Use Permit UP2023-01 for Garrett Dow (unanimous)
• Adopted Notice of Exemption for UP2023-01 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various administrative approvals, including groundwater reports and sheriff's office agreements. The body is also considering a one-time contribution to establish a National Center for Public Lands Counties.

• Potential one-time contribution to fund the National Center for Public Lands Counties
• Contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for record digitization not to exceed $1,817.33
• Annual operating agreements between Modoc County Sheriff's Office and USDA Forest Service for patrol, dispatch, and controlled substances operations
• Approval of the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Promotion of one Interim Watermaster at $5,373.34 monthly

The Board approved annual groundwater reports for Big Valley and Tule Lake and authorized two operating agreements with the USDA Forest Service for sheriff's office services. A proposal for a voluntary contribution to the National Center for Public Lands Counties was tabled for budget review.

• Approved Resolution 2023-13 honoring J. Michael Colbert (Unanimous)
• Tabled contribution to National Center for Public Lands Counties until 4/11/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Nevada California Oregon Railway funding (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Big Valley and Tule Lake Subbasin Groundwater Annual Reports (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 amending the 2019 Emergency Operations Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved USDA Forest Service agreements for patrol, dispatch, and controlled substances (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of one Interim Watermaster at $5,373.34 monthly (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to address emergency services. The board will consider and act on a resolution to confirm a local emergency in the county caused by flooding conditions.

• Resolution to confirm the existence of a local emergency due to flooding conditions

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to address flooding conditions. They unanimously approved a resolution to confirm the existence of a local emergency in Modoc County.

• Approved Resolution# 2023-12 confirming a local emergency due to flooding (3-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel changes, security contracts, and labor agreements. Key items include a large appropriation for hospital debt and security upgrades for county facilities.

• Certification to receive $5,000,000 for Modoc Hospital Legacy Debt elimination
• Contracts with Bullet Guard for security modifications to Alturas City Hall ($45,083.41) and Sheriff Office Jail Lobby ($27,447.00)
• A 12% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the UPEC Local 792 General Unit
• Contract with The SmithWaters Group for Patients' Rights Advocacy Services not to exceed $1,500 monthly
• Appointments of three Directors to the Adin Community Service District

The Board of Supervisors authorized a $5 million special appropriation to reduce Modoc Hospital legacy debt. They also approved a 12% cost-of-living adjustment for UPEC employees and a new MOU for the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

• Approved $5M special appropriation for Modoc Hospital legacy debt reduction (Unanimous)
• Approved 12% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for UPEC Local 792 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU and salary schedule for Deputy Sheriff's Association through March 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,662.56 contract with Bullet Guard for Alturas City Hall security modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,851.00 budget modification for Indigent Burials (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of John Shoaf, Loyd Cantrall, and Julie Gagnon to Adin Community Service District (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 contract with Vince Minto for Williamson Act services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 to apply for Emergency Management and Homeland Security grants (Unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, including housing incentives and air pollution grants. The meeting also includes personnel decisions for Social Services and the appointment of several commission members.

• Contract with Modoc Siskiyou Community Action Agency for Housing and Homelessness Incentive Programs not to exceed $452,525.00
• Grant agreement with California Air Resources Board (CARB) not to exceed $200,000.00
• Lease agreements with Duncan Family Farms for dwelling units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing
• Amended contracts with Empire Recovery Center and Visions of the Cross, each not to exceed $50,000.00
• Authorization to hire one Social Worker III at $4,238.00 monthly

The Board of Supervisors approved several service contracts, including a $452,525 agreement for housing and homelessness programs. They authorized two lease agreements with Duncan Family Farms for farmworker housing and approved the hiring of a Social Worker III. The Board also approved multiple letters of support for forest health, restoration, and community projects.

• Approved $452,525 contract with Modoc Siskiyou Community Action Agency for housing and homelessness programs (unanimous)
• Approved two lease agreements with Duncan Family Farms for Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Social Worker III at $4,238.00 monthly (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 grant agreement with California Air Resources Board (unanimous)
• Approved $9,848.87 contract with Gaynor Telesystems for a new phone system (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Mattress Recycling Council for Alturas transfer station renovations (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for California Deer Association, Lomakatsi Restoration Project, and 10th Annual Survival Century Bike Ride (unanimous)
• Approved two Substance Abuse Block Grant contract amendments not to exceed $50,000 each (unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several appointments to the Planning Commission and Davis Creek Fire District. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for health services, vehicle acquisitions for probation and roads, and FARMER fund awards for local grazing and farming companies.

• Grant Agreement #22-10663 for Health Services not to exceed $1,692,034.00
• Purchase of two Ford Interceptor SUVs at $64,005.25 per vehicle
• Purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 work trucks at $48,720.74 per vehicle
• FARMER fund awards of $124,080.00 each to O'Sullivan Grazing Company and O'Sullivan Farming, and $58,952.59 to Willow Creek Ranch
• Authorization to sell tax-defaulted property via public auction on bid4assets.com

The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of several county vehicles and awarded FARMER funds to three agricultural entities. Other actions included appointing planning commissioners, approving budget modifications, and authorizing the sale of tax-defaulted properties via public auction.

• Approved purchase of two Ford Interceptor AWD SUVs at $64,005.25 per vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 work trucks at $48,720.74 per vehicle (Unanimous)
• Awarded $124,080.00 in FARMER funds to O'Sullivan Grazing Company and O'Sullivan Farming, and $58,952.59 to Willow Creek Ranch (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Danny Parker and Richelle Ratliff to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax-defaulted property via bid4assets.com (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Treasurer-Tax Collector Specialist II at $3,560.00 monthly (3-1)
• Approved facility lease with Richard Bringgold not to exceed $3,151.80 monthly (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 for Cedarville sidewalk network grant (Unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on February 7, 2023. The primary purpose is a closed session to discuss UPEC and DSA negotiations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators Scott McLeran, Margaret Long, and Pam Randall regarding UPEC and DSA

The Board held a special meeting to enter closed session for labor negotiations. Direction was given regarding UPEC and DSA negotiations.

• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (Unanimous)
• Gave direction regarding UPEC and DSA negotiations in closed session

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts and funding increases, including a significant increase for Substance Use programs. The meeting includes a public hearing on hemp cultivation fees and a review of fire hazard severity zones.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish fees for industrial hemp cultivation
• Contract increase for Substance Use programs from $303,856.00 to $7,076,900.00
• Purchase of two Ford Interceptor AWD SUVs from 911 Rapid Response at $59,127.25 per vehicle
• Government relations advisory services contract with Robert K. Weidner for $15,000.00
• Cal-OAR Services Agreement with UC Davis not to exceed $68,543.00

The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with UPEC Local 792 and established fees for industrial hemp cultivation. Other actions included authorizing government relations services and purchasing two probation department vehicles.

• Approved MOU with UPEC Local 792 effective through January 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 agreement with Robert K. Weidner for government relations services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution establishing fees for industrial hemp cultivation (Unanimous)
• Approved $59,279.55 per vehicle purchase of two Ford Interceptor SUVs from Future Ford of Sacramento (Unanimous)
• Approved salary reclassification for Assistant Chief Probation Officer to Range 371 (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,583 grant agreement with California Air Resources Board (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of Substance Use programs funding to $364,285.00 (Unanimous)
• Renewed delegation of investment authority to the Treasurer through February 1, 2024 (Unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will elect its 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair and reorganize its committees. The body is also deciding on various personnel appointments, salary reclassifications, and service contracts for the county.

• Contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for historical records digitization not to exceed $159,586.88
• Public Defender Services contract with Law Office of Tom Gifford for $21,578.33 monthly
• Ordinance to add Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy
• SacValley MedShare participation agreement not to exceed $25,000.00
• Resolution to support revising Sierra Nevada Conservancy region boundaries

The Board of Supervisors elected Supervisor Rhoads as Chair and Supervisor Starr as Vice-Chair for 2023. The board adopted an ordinance establishing a military equipment use policy and approved several county contracts and personnel reclassifications.

• Elected Supervisor Rhoads as Chair and Supervisor Starr as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #362 adding Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $159,586.88 contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for archival digitization (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,578.33 monthly contract for Public Defender Services with Law Office of Tom Gifford (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-02 to support revising Sierra Nevada Conservancy region boundaries (Unanimous)
• Approved salary reclassifications for Assistant Planner and Associate Planner (Unanimous)
• Approved merit pay side letter agreement with UPEC Local 792 (Unanimous)
• Postponed MOU between UPEC Local 792 and County of Modoc (Unanimous)