Modoc County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a wireless equipment request. The body will also review proposed revisions to the Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedures.

• UP2025-04: Request by Complete Wireless Consulting for Alltel Corporation dba Verizon Wireless to co-locate an antenna and equipment on a U.S. Cellular tower
• Review of revisions to Modoc County Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedures for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Planning Commission approved a use permit (UP2025-04) for Complete Wireless Consulting, on behalf of Alltel Corporation dba Verizon Wireless, to co-locate equipment on an existing tower. The approval was made via Resolution 2025-07, passed unanimously by the four attending commissioners. The commission also approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and discussion items.

• Approved UP2025-04 for Verizon Wireless co-location on existing tower (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Resolution 2025-07 (4-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

General

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors is holding a special joint meeting with Siskiyou County and Klamath County, Oregon, to discuss water year outlooks, Endangered Species Act impacts on Klamath Project irrigators, and a draft letter supporting the 2016 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement. Other items include updates on the Tri-Counties Workgroup, gray wolf management, Secure Rural Schools funding, and proposed federal legislation to move the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior.

• Discussion and possible direction on the 2025 water year and outlook for 2026
• Discussion on impacts to irrigators from re-evaluation of ESA requirements for the Klamath Project
• Draft letter to Bureau of Reclamation Acting Commissioner Scott Cameron supporting 2016 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement fish-diversion measures
• Update on Tri-Counties Workgroup progress including Bureau of Reclamation coordination, gray wolf management, Keno Dam infrastructure, and Secure Rural Schools funding
• Discussion on gray wolf activity, cattle depredations, and mitigation efforts

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting focused on Klamath Basin water issues. The only formal action taken was approving a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation Acting Commissioner expressing support for commitments under the 2016 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement, including fish screen measures. All other agenda items were discussions with no action taken.

• Approved drafting letter to Bureau of Reclamation supporting 2016 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement commitments (unanimous)
• No action on 2025 water year presentation and 2026 outlook
• No action on ESA re-evaluation impacts on irrigators
• No action on Tri-Counties Workgroup progress report
• No action on anadromous fish populations discussion
• No action on redistricting update
• No action on Secure Rural Schools funding update
• No action on Forest Service Reorganization Act discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $1.6 million contribution to the Shuster 115 Trust Program, amending building permit fees by 5%, and establishing an Apiary Program Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes public hearings on purchasing procedures and land conservation rules.

• Approval of $1.6M contribution to Shuster 115 Trust Program
• Public hearing to amend building permit fee schedule with 5% increase
• Public hearing to establish an Apiary Program Fee Schedule
• Public hearing to amend Ordinance 325 regarding Williamson Act rules
• Approval to purchase Veeam Data Cloud Vault Foundation for $7,475

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to join and fund the Shuster 115 Trust Program with an initial $1,600,000 contribution. It also approved several procurement waivers and the Apiary Program fee schedule. All actions were taken with unanimous votes and no members abstained.

• Approved Resolution #2025-49 to join Shuster 115 Trust Program and contribute $1,600,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Title 3‑24 purchasing procedure, first reading waived (unanimous)
• Approved waiver and purchase of Veeam Data Cloud Vault Foundation, up to $7,475.00 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver and purchase of Veeam Data Platform Foundation licenses, up to $5,710.00 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver and purchase of Dell storage hardware, up to $24,747.97 (unanimous)
• Approved Chair to sign SOW #2025-08 for backup system installation, up to $8,415.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Apiary Program Fee Schedule (Resolution #2025-50) (unanimous)
• Approved award of Noxious Weed Program herbicide bid to Nutrien Solutions for $93,901.67 (unanimous)

General

The Modoc County Fish, Game & Recreation Commission will convene at 1:00 p.m. to conduct routine business including approving prior minutes, hearing agency reports, and discussing wildlife management items such as guzzlers, wolf reports, and trail camera use. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural with updates and public input.

• Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities
• Wolf – Report
• USFS OHV Travel Management Plan
• Balancing Trail Camera Use
• Jr Chukar Hunt

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will meet on November 12, 2025, to discuss revisions to the Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedures under the Williamson Act. The meeting will also include approval of past meeting minutes and reports from the Planning Director and commissioners.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 Williamson Act Workshop Minutes
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Recommendations for revised Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedures

The commission unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 Williamson Act Workshop minutes. The September 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with Commissioner Gibbons abstaining. Revisions to the Modoc County Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedure were discussed and agreed upon. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 Williamson Act Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Commissioner Gibbons abstained)
• Agreed to revisions of the Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedure
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Treasury Oversight Committee

The Treasury Oversight Committee will consider several recommendations for the Board of Supervisors and the Treasurer. The body will review investment policies and a local agency debt purchase program.

• Recommendation to adopt the revised Modoc County Investment Policy
• Treasury Oversight Local Agency Debt Purchase Program
• Application submitted by Surprise Valley Health Care District

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider contracts for public health workforce development, water budget support, and audit services, along with the approval of a $250,000 federal grant for the Sheriff's Office.

• Contract with California Department of Public Health for DIS Workforce Development, not to exceed $455,049.00
• Contract extension with Clifton Larsen and Allen LLP for audit services, not to exceed $349,900.00
• Contract with West Yost for Big Valley Groundwater Basin water budget and recharge support, not to exceed $312,167.50
• Acceptance of 2025 DOJ COPS Hiring Grant for the Sheriff's Office, total award amount of $250,000.00
• Approval of a promissory note and loan agreement between Modoc County and Surprise Valley Health Care District, in the amount of $822,012.00

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and a series of contracts, including a $455,049 disease‑intervention specialist agreement and a $2,818 Cisco network purchase. It created a Health Service Nurse III position, removed a 2015 Chevy pickup from the sheriff's asset list, and awarded a $16,086 electric forklift bid. The board also transferred $121,030 to the Surprise Valley Health Care District and adopted a revised county investment policy.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with California Seed Law (Contract#2025-253, unanimous)
• Approved Disease Intervention Specialist contract up to $455,049 (Contract#2025-254, unanimous)
• Created Health Service Nurse III position (unanimous)
• Removed 2015 Chevy 4X4 from Sheriff's Office inventory (unanimous)
• Approved Cisco Network purchase for $2,818.54 (Contract#2025-256, unanimous)
• Awarded SUNMAX electric forklift bid for $16,086.43 (Contract#2025-257, unanimous)
• Adopted revised Modoc County Investment Policy (unanimous)

General

The Modoc County Fish, Game & Recreation Commission will convene its regular meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and agency reports. Public testimony is limited to three minutes per person for non-agenda items. The Commission will discuss old business including wildlife grants, wolf reports, and trail camera use, as well as new business such as the Jr Chukar Hunt and a November meeting time change.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Agency reports from Refuge and CDFW
• Discussion on Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities
• Consideration of Jr Chukar Hunt proposal
• Possible November meeting time change

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and amending pay schedules for various county employees. The meeting includes several budget modifications and contracts for public health and social services.

• Adoption of Ordinance 221-M to implement the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Resolutions to amend pay schedules and benefits for elected officials, management, and at-will employees
• Contract with TEACH, Inc. for IHSS Employer of Record & Registry not to exceed $188,100.00
• MOU with Modoc Resources Conservation District for water resources implementation not to exceed $325,000.00
• Purchase of a 2025 4x4 Super Crew XLT Gas pick-up from Corning Ford for $54,730.53

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Ordinance 221‑M to amend the county's building regulations and adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code. It also approved several budget modifications and contracts, including storage leases, an EMS services agreement, a TEACH Inc. in‑home support services contract, and a public‑health time‑study service contract.

• Approved Ordinance 221‑M to amend Title 15 Building Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved contract with TEACH, Inc. for In‑Home Support Services up to $188,100 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS contract with Northern California EMS, Inc. up to $11,225.40 (unanimous)
• Approved public‑health contract with Fiscal Experts, Inc. (Time Study Buddy) up to $5,000 per year (unanimous)
• Approved jail budget modification: revenues +$8,201, expenditures +$42,548 (unanimous)
• Approved Office of Emergency Services budget modification: revenues +$191,855, expenditures +$82,137 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff budget modification: revenues +$59,517, expenditures +$145,606 (unanimous)
• Approved storage lease #143 with Modoc Storage‑4th Street, not to exceed $50.00 per month (unanimous)

Treasury Oversight Committee

The Modoc County Treasury Oversight Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and discuss the Treasurer's Investment Portfolio. The committee will also consider creating an Ad Hoc Committee under Article XVI, Section 6 of the California Constitution and discuss scheduling the next meeting for January 21, 2026.

• Review and approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting
• Review of the Treasurer's Investment Portfolio
• Creation of an Article XVI, Section 6 Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion on scheduling next meeting for January 21, 2026

General

The Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee will review reported dry wells and drought status for Water Year 2024. The committee will also discuss short and long term drought mitigation strategies from the County of Modoc Drought Resilience Plan.

• Department of Water Resources reported dry wells and drought status for Water Year 2024
• Drought mitigation strategies and actions from Chapter 5 of the County of Modoc Drought Resilience Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, including security upgrades for the jail and auditor's office. They are also considering a lease for farmworker housing and engineering plans for the Cedarville Municipal Airport.

• Contract with Brandley Engineering for Cedarville Municipal Airport runway 2-20 reseal joints, not to exceed $45,000.00
• Security camera system finance agreement with Monarch Connected for the county jail, not to exceed $46,545.00 per year
• Lease agreement with Duncan Family Farms for 25 dwelling units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing
• Two billboard space contracts with Lamar for Public Health, not to exceed $5,395.00 and $3,965.00
• Purchase of Cisco network switches via CDW-G not to exceed $32,021.48

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda as amended. It also unanimously approved a letter of support for the True North Behavioral Health Campus and designated a CSAC delegate and alternate. The Board voted 4‑1 to allow Project Grad 2026 to sell beer and wine at the Veterans Hall. Several contracts and asset disposals were approved by unanimous consent.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• Letter of support for True North Behavioral Health Campus approved (unanimous)
• CSAC delegate (Supervisor Coe) and alternate (Supervisor Starr) designated (unanimous)
• Project Grad 2026 alcohol sale at Veterans Hall approved (4-1)
• Billboard contract $5,395 with Lamar approved (unanimous)
• Billboard contract $3,965 with Lamar approved (unanimous)
• JBI, Inc. contract for Title IVE Foster Care services approved (unanimous)
• Removal of 2003 Buick Regal from Social Services inventory approved (unanimous)

General

The Commission will review agency reports from the Refuge and CDFW. The meeting includes discussions on guzzlers, grant opportunities, and the USFS OHV Travel Management Plan.

• USFS OHV Travel Management Plan
• Guzzlers and grant opportunities
• Wolf report
• Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee
• Trail camera use balancing

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The body will also consider several service contracts, budget modifications for the current fiscal year, and the county's response to the 2024-2025 Grand Jury report.

• Public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 County of Modoc budget
• Public hearing for an ordinance to adopt the 2025 CA Buildings Standards Code with local amendments
• Agreement with Modoc County Office of Education for Positive Behavioral Intervention, not to exceed $300,000.00
• Contract with Brandley Engineering for Tulelake Municipal Airport pavement crack seal design, not to exceed $66,000.00
• Authorization for Air Pollution Control District to apply for the Carl Moyer Program, not to exceed $200,000.00

The Board approved two proclamations—October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the week of Oct. 5‑11 as National 4‑H Week—both by unanimous vote. It also approved a series of memoranda and contracts, each unanimously, covering emergency 911 dispatch, public health dispatch, mobile device management, the Carl Moyer air‑quality program, and a behavioral health‑education service agreement. The Board appointed Noelle MacDonnell to the PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council and removed agenda item 3.k without action.

• Approved Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National 4‑H Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Behavioral Health & Sheriff's Office 911 dispatch (Contract #2025-215, $5,000, unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Sheriff's Office & Public Health after‑hours dispatch (Contract #2025-216, $5,000, unanimous)
• Approved GoTo Resolve mobile device management contract (Contract #2025-217, $11,753.60, unanimous)
• Approved Carl Moyer Program funding for Air Pollution Control District (Contract #2025-218, $200,000, unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Noelle MacDonnell to Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Removed agenda item 3.k; no action taken (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit for a wireless tower facility. The body will also conduct a workshop on housing element programs and review agricultural preserve procedure revisions.

• Public hearing for Epic Wireless Group LLC (Verizon Wireless) to install a 150’ tower at 370 County Road 50 in Davis Creek
• Housing Element Implementation Workshop with Gary Price of Price Consulting regarding Zoning Code Updates
• Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for revisions to Modoc County Agriculture Preserve Program Rules of Procedures

The commission unanimously approved a use permit for Epic Wireless to install a new 150‑foot communications tower with antennas and equipment at 370 County Road 50 in Davis Creek. The agenda and the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Epic Wireless Use Permit 2025‑03 for a 150‑foot communications tower at 370 County Road 50 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening a special meeting to continue a budget workshop. The body will discuss the recommended adopted budget and personnel allocation table for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Discussion on the recommended County of Modoc Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Discussion on the recommended Personnel Allocation Table for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Budget reviews for Assessor, Recorder, and Agriculture Commissioner departments
• Budget reviews for Building and Safety and Planning departments
• Budget reviews for Administration, County Counsel, and Public Defender departments

The Board appointed Supervisors Shane Starr and Kathie Rhoads to an SVHCD Ad Hoc Committee with the County Administrative Officer, Auditor and County Counsel. It also approved a five‑minute break and a lunch recess unanimously. Several budget line items were adjusted, including revenue and expenditure changes for the Assessor, Air Pollution, Farm Advisor, Elections, and Buildings & Grounds accounts.

• Appointed Supervisors Shane Starr and Kathie Rhoads to SVHCD Ad Hoc Committee (with CAO, Auditor, Counsel)
• Approved five‑minute break unanimously (motion by Shane Starr, seconded by Geri Byrne)
• Approved lunch recess unanimously (motion by Geri Byrne, seconded by Shane Starr)
• Adjusted Assessor Sec 408.3 revenue: interest $10,100; unassigned $6,000 to $4,000
• Increased Air Pollution expenditures: travel $2,500 → $6,000; machinery $0 → $8,500; interfund $19,524 → $24,024
• Increased Farm Advisor state aid revenue $0 → $2,375
• Decreased Elections special department expense $130,000 → $110,000
• Adjusted Buildings & Grounds expenditures: extra help $159,872 → $191,872; Social Security $44,859 → $22,188

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting to hold a budget workshop. The session consists of scheduled reviews of various county department funds and grants.

• Budget review for District Attorney and Victim Witness funds
• Budget review for Public Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol/Drug programs
• Budget review for Public Works, Airports, and Road Department
• Budget review for Sheriff, County Jail, and Office of Emergency Services
• Budget review for Library and Probation funds

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors held a special budget workshop. All budget line items presented showed no changes to revenue, expenditures, or allocations. The Board unanimously approved several recess motions, including a recess until 9:00 a.m. on September 16 to continue the workshop. No substantive budget decisions were made.

• Motion to recess until 11:30 a.m. approved unanimously
• Motion to recess for lunch until 1:00 p.m. approved unanimously
• Motion to recess until next department arrives approved unanimously
• Motion to recess until 9:00 a.m. on Sep 16 to continue budget workshop approved unanimously
• All presented budget items reported no changes to revenue, expenditures, or allocations

General

The Modoc County Watermaster Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting. The committee will review the 2025-2026 budget to provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of the 2025-2026 Modoc County Watermaster budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet for a workshop regarding the Williamson Act. The session consists of a presentation on the act by County Counsel.

• Williamson Act presentation by County Counsel

The Planning Commission held a Williamson Act workshop and discussed contract revisions to meet state requirements and landowner requests. No formal votes were taken. The commission agreed to hold its next meeting on September 17, 2025.

• Set next Planning Commission meeting for September 17 (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several service contracts, including funding for CalWORKs housing and childcare. The meeting also includes requests to create a senior mechanic position and a resolution regarding Proposition 50.

• Contract with TEACH for CalWORKs Housing Support Program not to exceed $250,000.00
• Contract with TEACH, Inc. for Stage I Child Care services not to exceed $45,581.00
• Contract with Les Hall for Medi-Cal Administrative Activities not to exceed $230,000.00
• Public Defender Services contract with Law Office of Jacob Levin, Esq. for $18,095.73 monthly
• Resolution in opposition to Proposition 50 regarding congressional district changes

The Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $250,000 TEACH CalWORKs Housing Support agreement and a $230,000 Medi‑Cal assistance contract with Les Hall. It also created a new non‑exempt Automotive and Equipment Mechanic Senior position with a salary range of $3,782‑$5,866. A resolution opposing Proposition 50 was also adopted.

• Approved agenda amendment for Public Defender Services contract $18,095.73 monthly (unanimous)
• Approved TEACH CalWORKs Housing Support contract up to $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved TEACH Stage I Child Care services contract $45,581 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Les Hall for Medi‑Cal Administrative Activities $230,000 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of non‑exempt Automotive and Equipment Mechanic Senior position, salary $3,782‑$5,866 (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of one Automotive and Equipment Mechanic Senior position (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Onix Networking Corp for 39 Google Workspace licenses $6,949.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution opposing Proposition 50 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several service contracts, including housing and childcare support. The meeting also includes discussions on travel policy and a resolution regarding congressional district changes.

• Contract with TEACH for CalWORKs Housing Support Program not to exceed $250,000.00
• Contract with Les Hall for Medi-Cal Administrative Activities not to exceed $230,000.00
• Public Defender Services contract with Law Office of Jacob Levin, Esq. for $18,095.73 monthly
• Creation and filling of one Automotive and Equipment Mechanic Senior position
• Resolution in opposition to Proposition 50 regarding congressional district changes

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts, budget modifications, and a rezoning request at this meeting. Items include health services funding adjustments, equipment transfers between departments, and approval of minutes from previous meetings. The board also serves as the governing body for multiple local agencies.

• Rezone Assessor Parcel 005-090-008-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive zone (Planning)
• Approve $125,000 renewal contract with T.E.A.C.H. for Resource Wellness Center Support (Behavioral Health)
• Approve $86,500 contract with TEACH, Inc. for parent education services (Social Services)
• Approve $108,153.57 budget modification for Public Health Sales Tax 119 (Public Health)
• Award $10,309.05 bid for heat pumps to AC Wholesalers (Public Works)

The Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended, a support letter for Senate Bill 1462, and the consent agenda. It also approved a $108,153.57 budget modification for the Public Health Sales Tax, rezoned a parcel to Agriculture Exclusive, and authorized a $298,859 Victim Witness Program grant. Additional unanimous approvals included an agriculture MOU for weed abatement, a lease for 22 housing units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center, and acceptance of the 2023‑2024 financial statements.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Senate Bill 1462 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $108,153.57 Public Health Sales Tax budget modification (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of APN 005‑090‑008‑000 to Agriculture Exclusive (unanimous)
• Approved $298,859 Victim Witness Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved agriculture MOU for weed abatement services (unanimous)
• Approved lease for 22 units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a request to split a 133.8-acre site into two parcels. The body is also deciding on various county contracts, budget modifications, and emergency communications tower agreements.

• Public hearing for Parcel Map (PM2025-01) to rezone APN 005-090-008-000 from Unclassified to Agricultural Exclusive
• Joint application for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 not to exceed $30,809.43
• Contract with California Department of Social Services for adoption services not to exceed $63,288.00
• Budget modification for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CCPIF Fund 203 decreasing revenues by $164,149.00
• Four license agreements with California Rural Service Area# 1 for tower use at Willow Ranch, Likely, Grouse mountain, and Adin

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It voted 4‑1 to deny Assessment Appeal Application No. 2025‑01, keeping the assessed value at $111,194.00. The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding to submit a joint HHAP‑6 homeless‑assistance application for up to $30,809.43. It also unanimously approved Resolution #2025‑34 to adopt the Woodhouse Holdings parcel map and rezone the parcel to Agricultural Exclusive.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Denied Assessment Appeal Application No. 2025‑01, upheld $111,194.00 assessed value (4‑1)
• Approved as amended MOU for HHAP‑6 joint application, not to exceed $30,809.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑34 for Parcel Map PM2025‑01 and rezoning to Agricultural Exclusive (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approval for contracts with behavioral health providers, a new deputy health officer, and storage leases, along with resolutions for veterans' services and pest abatement.

• Contract amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.
• Contract amendment with Willow Glen Care Center
• Deputy Health Officer contract not to exceed $15,000
• Resolution establishing Stronghold Newell Pest Abatement Benefit Zone Advisory Board
• Resolution for collection of charges on County tax roll for Library Assessment

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda and several recognitions, consent‑agenda contracts, and operational items. Notable approvals included a $36,196.88 purchase of an impaired‑driving simulator for the Sheriff’s Office, multiple contract authorizations for health and storage services, and the hiring of a Social Worker II. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 honoring Bryan Cain (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 honoring Cheryl Knoch (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one SIDNE Version 7.1 impaired driving simulator, not to exceed $36,196.88 (unanimous)
• Approved contract to advertise DUI/DUID billboard, not to exceed $6,100.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hire of one Social Worker II, $4,511.00 monthly, effective Aug 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 establishing Stronghold Newell Pest Abatement Benefit Zone Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved multiple storage lease contracts for Modoc Storage – 4th Street, each not to exceed $250.00 per month (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Williamson Act. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the County Courthouse in Alturas.

• Williamson Act Workshop
• Discussion of Williamson Act

The Modoc County Planning Commission met on July 16, 2025, and was called to order by Commissioner Carey. Commissioners Carey, Gibbons, and Parker were present; Commissioners Fanning and Ratliff were absent. The agenda included a Williamson Act workshop (presenter absent) and discussion of facts, rules, amendments, and questions for the County Council, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 solid waste appeals. The Board is also considering a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 532 and reviewing several behavioral health and air quality contracts.

• Public hearing and determination on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 solid waste appeals
• Contract with California Air Resources Board (CARB) for Grant # G24-CAPP-16, not to exceed $29,335.15
• Contract with Behavioral Health Data Project for Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Integrated Plan, not to exceed $35,500.00
• Proposed salary increase for Road Commissioner Mitch Crosby to $11,947.56 monthly
• Agreement with FAA and California State Historic Preservation Officer for Tulelake Municipal Airport Perimeter Fence Project

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, a resolution honoring Cindy Mohr, and a letter opposing Assembly Bill 532. It voted to deny the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 solid waste appeals and approved several contracts, including an air‑pollution grant, a behavioral‑health data project, and a revised airport fence agreement. A salary increase for the Road Commissioner was also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-27 honoring Cindy Mohr (unanimous)
• Approved letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 532 (unanimous)
• Denied Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 solid waste appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Air Pollution Control District contract with CARB, up to $29,335.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Behavioral Health Data Project contract, up to $35,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Memorandum of Agreement for Tulelake Airport fence project (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Road Commissioner Mitch Crosby to $11,947.56 monthly (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment for a 4.74-acre property in Lake City and a parcel map to split a 133.8-acre property into two parcels near Newell.

• Public hearing for Wilson Lot Line Adjustment (LLA2024-005) in Lake City
• Public hearing for Woodhouse Holdings Parcel Map (PM2025-01) near Newell
• Request to rezone 133.8-acre parcel from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive (AE)
• Staff recommends a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Guidelines for Woodhouse Holdings project
• Public forum for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Wilson Lot Line Adjustment (LLA2024-005) for the intersection of North and High Street in Lake City. It also unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the Woodhouse Holdings Parcel Map (PM2025-01), rezone the two new parcels and adopt a Notice of Exemption. The meeting minutes from April 23, 2025 and the agenda were approved without dissent, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

• Approved Lot Line Adjustment (LLA2024-005) – unanimous vote
• Recommended Board approval of Parcel Map (PM2025-01) with rezoning and Notice of Exemption – unanimous vote
• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous vote
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various service contracts, grant applications, and budget authorizations. Key discussions include behavioral health stabilization services, road maintenance funding, and software upgrades for county finance.

• Contract with Sunrays of Hope, Inc. for behavioral health not to exceed $250,000.00
• Contract with Central Square Technologies, LLC for finance software upgrade not to exceed $220,892.00
• Revised contract with Blue Zones for an Active and Multimodal Transportation Plan not to exceed $173,517.00
• Training services contract with Regents of the University of California not to exceed $127,500.00
• Authorization for the Sheriff to apply for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program

The Board unanimously approved the amended agenda and a series of consent‑agenda contracts covering behavioral health, agriculture, air quality and social services. It also unanimously promoted an Assessor‑Recorder technician. The Board authorized the Sheriff to apply for the FY 2025‑26 Cannabis Tax Fund grant, approved a Microsoft Office365 license purchase, and adopted resolutions for road maintenance funding, a Cedarville Airport improvement grant, and a revised Blue Zones transportation contract.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda contracts for behavioral health, agriculture, air quality and social services (unanimous)
• Promoted Assessor‑Recorder Technician II (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s resolution to apply for FY 2025‑26 Cannabis Tax Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 45 Microsoft Office365 G5 licenses, not to exceed $18,734.85 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account expenditure resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Cedarville Airport AIP grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved revised Blue Zones transportation plan contract, not to exceed $173,517.00 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the AB 2588 Air Toxics report and consider several professional service contracts. The body is also reviewing budget modifications and personnel appointments for county administration.

• Appointment of Macey VonRader as Treasurer/Tax Collector at $7,167.50 monthly
• Public hearing on AB 2588 Air Toxics 'Hot Spots' Annual Report
• Contracts for Public Defender Services with Dawn N. Becker and Jessica Ryan Keeney at $18,095.73 monthly each
• Contract for Assistant District Attorney Prosecutor Services with Richard Cotta at $12,073.00 monthly
• Purchase of a mobile public announcement and video system for $38,511.25

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent agenda items. Among the approvals was a budget modification adding $350,000 to the Agriculture Reserve Fund for FY 2024‑2025. All other listed contracts and agreements were also approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved as presented (unanimous)
• Consent agenda items approved (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 budget modification to Agriculture Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized $30,000 per year EHR support contract with Sturner Consulting (unanimous)
• Authorized $38,511.25 purchase of mobile public announcement system (unanimous)
• Authorized $13,500 contract for Prop 56 Local Oral Health Program (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,073 monthly contract for Assistant District Attorney services (unanimous)
• Authorized $18,095.73 monthly contracts for Public Defender Services (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will receive a business opportunity assessment on government efficiency from CliftonLarsenAllen. The Board is also considering several health and behavioral health contracts and the creation of new Watermaster Technician positions.

• Contract with The Smithwaters Group for patient advocacy services not to exceed $18,000.00
• Funding increase for Substance Use Disorder services from $713,940.00 to $1,270,455.00
• Evaluation Agreement with Strategies By Design for the Tobacco Program in the amount of $155,140.00
• Purchase of 17 air conditioners from AJ Madison for $23,381.57
• Creation of Watermaster Technician I and II positions with monthly salaries up to $7,271.00

The Board of Supervisors adopted the May 27, 2025 agenda as amended with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted during the meeting. A presentation on a Business Opportunity Assessment was given, but no decisions were recorded on its recommendations.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the May 15, 2025, Payroll and Audit Committee meeting. The session includes a closed-item performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer.

• Discussion on the May 15, 2025, Payroll and Audit Committee meeting
• Closed session performance evaluation of the County Administrative Officer

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and allowed Supervisor Coe to attend remotely. It then voted unanimously to enter closed session, where it gave a direction to research and solicit bids for a contractor to take over payroll payments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Supervisor Coe remote participation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to go into closed session (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research and seek bids for a payroll‑processing contractor (direction given)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Payroll and Audit Oversight Committee

The Payroll and Audit Oversight Standing Committee will meet to review a presentation on a board-directed Business Opportunity Assessment. The committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors based on this assessment.

• Presentation by Clifton Larsen and Allen, LLP regarding the Business Opportunity Assessment
• Approval of February 18, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 23, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the 2024-2029 Housing Element and the Modoc County Drought Resilience Plan for domestic wells. The body will also consider various contracts for public defense, juvenile rehabilitation, and agricultural services.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 2024-2029 Housing Element Document
• Public hearing and potential adoption of the Modoc County Drought Resilience Plan
• Contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility not to exceed $425,000 per year
• Agreement with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service not to exceed $100,283.31
• Budget modification for Planning (General Fund 001) involving $67,600 in revenues and $94,928.03 in expenditures

The Board approved the agenda amendment moving item 6.k to 15.c. It adopted the 2024‑2029 Housing Element and granted a CEQA exemption. A budget modification for the Planning Department was approved, and the Modoc County Drought Resilience Plan was adopted. Several contracts and memoranda, including the public defender contract and park‑related agreements, were also approved.

• Agenda amendment moving item 6.k to 15.c approved (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024‑2029 Housing Element and CEQA exemption approved (unanimous)
• Budget modification for Planning (revenue $67,600; expenditure $94,928.03) approved (unanimous)
• Modoc County Drought Resilience Plan adoption approved (unanimous)
• Public defender contract (Contract# 2025-79) approved (unanimous)
• Amendment #1 to MOU with Adin Community Park (Contract# 2025-80) approved (unanimous)
• Grant up to $30,000 for HVAC at Adin Community Park (Contract# 2025-81) approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda contracts and MOUs (behavioral health, public health, agriculture, etc.) approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024-2029 Modoc County Housing Element (7th Cycle) Update General Plan Amendment (GPA 2024-01). The body is expected to adopt a resolution recommending the final adoption of this policy document to the Modoc County Board of Supervisors.

• Public hearing for 2024-2029 Modoc County Housing Element (7th Cycle) Update General Plan Amendment (GPA 2024-01)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 19 minutes, both unanimously. It adopted the General Plan GPA 2024-01 and exempted the project from environmental review, with a unanimous vote. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted General Plan GPA 2024-01, exempt from environmental review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts and equipment purchases. They will discuss the installation of Blink EV level 3 chargers and hear a presentation regarding potential land acquisition in the Likely area.

• Purchase and installation of two Blink EV level 3 chargers for Modoc Medical Center and Public Works, each not to exceed $164,195.73
• Recurring contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc. not to exceed $240,000.00 per fiscal year
• Purchase of a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 for $58,700.25
• Purchase of seven Cisco Network switches and service agreements for $39,070.73
• Presentation from Bureau of Land Management regarding potential land acquisition in the Likely area

The Board approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering several contracts and budget items. All items were approved unanimously, including contracts for property tax systems, a behavioral health guest home, probation budget modifications, and large purchases such as an EV charger and a GMC Sierra. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Megabyte Property Tax Systems annual maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved Davis Guest Home contract up to $240,000 per fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 budget modification for Probation Unit (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 19 handheld radios and AVL software, up to $19,954.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 for $58,700.25 (unanimous)
• Approved EV charger purchase for $164,195.73 for Air Pollution Control District (unanimous)

Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee

The Groundwater Resource and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee will review the County of Modoc Drought Resilience Plan. This plan is required by Senate Bill (SB) 552 to address water resilience for domestic wells. The committee will make a recommendation regarding the plan to the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of the County of Modoc Drought Resilience Plan per Senate Bill (SB) 552
• Nomination and election of the 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 24, April 25, and September 26, 2019

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several health service contracts and a lease for farmworker housing. The body is also deciding on the purchase of electric vehicle charging units and the hiring of a correctional officer.

• Two behavioral health contracts with Restpadd Red Bluff and Redding Psychiatric, each not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year
• Lease agreement with Duncan Family Farms for up to 22 dwelling units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center Housing
• Contract with Blink EV Charging Solutions for 2 charging units not to exceed $128,394.46
• Hiring of one Correctional Officer II at $3,735.00 monthly
• Letter of support for Assembly Bill 993 to expand CalEPA Rural CUPA reimbursement

The Board unanimously approved an agenda amendment to award a bid for two electric‑vehicle charging units to Blink EV Charging Solutions for up to $148,124 plus sales tax. It also approved several consent‑agenda contracts, hired a correctional officer, and adopted letters of support for state and local initiatives. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment to award EV charging contract up to $148,124 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved recurring $250,000 health contracts with Restpadd Red Bluff and Restpadd Redding (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 22 housing units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center (unanimous)
• Approved removal of three emergency services assets from inventory (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Correctional Officer II at $3,735 monthly (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for AB 993 Rural CUPA reimbursement program (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Tulelake Irrigation District’s spending request (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session and later adjournment (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several health service contract amendments and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The meeting includes discussions on military equipment use and the Tule Lake Subbasin Groundwater Annual Report.

• Purchase of one Wanco Mini Matrix Message Board sign for not to exceed $21,374.22
• Re-hiring of one Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist I at $3,797.00 monthly
• Contract with Meeder Public Funds, Inc. for investment advisory and management services
• Memorandum of Agreement for the Federal Lands Access Program Project
• Support letter for AB 411 regarding small-scale on-farm composting

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of items, including the consent‑agenda contracts, the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and a new investment advisory contract. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for the Federal Lands Access Program, a purchase of a message board, a behavioral‑health specialist re‑hire, a groundwater report submission, and a letter supporting AB 411 composting legislation. All votes were unanimous among the supervisors present.

• Approved consent‑agenda contracts for health services, behavioral health, and First 5 appointments (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Meeder Public Funds, Inc. for investment advisory services (unanimous)
• Approved MOA for Federal Lands Access Program Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one Wanco Mini Matrix Message Board (up to $21,374.22) (unanimous)
• Approved re‑hire of Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist I ($3,797/month) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit Tule Lake Subbasin Groundwater Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for AB 411 small‑scale on‑farm composting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a residential use permit. The commission will also review status and progress reports related to the county's housing element.

• Public hearing for Use Permit UP2025-01 (Rochelle & Yolanda Minor) to build a residence on a commercially zoned lot in California Pines Subdivision
• Status report on 7th Cycle Housing Element Update (GPA2024-01)
• Review of Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2024

The commission approved its agenda and the January 22 minutes without opposition. It then approved Use Permit UP2025-01 for Rochelle and Yolanda Minor to build a residence on a commercially zoned lot, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Use Permit UP2025-01 for Minor residence (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for youth center renovations and consulting services, as well as resolutions to confirm local emergencies regarding wolves and flooding. The meeting also includes agenda items for asset transfers, budget modifications, and a letter of support for intercity transportation funding.

• Contract with Nevada California Oregon Railway for Transitional Age Youth Center renovations, not to exceed $45,000
• Resolution to confirm a local emergency due to gray wolves
• Resolution to continue a local emergency due to flooding conditions
• Budget modification for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 modifying revenues by $20,735 and expenditures by $151,680
• Letter of support for Modoc Transportation Agencies application for FTA Section 5311(f) funding

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution confirming a local emergency due to gray wolves, continued a flooding emergency, and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a $45,000 contract for Transitional Age Youth Center renovations and a $50,200 agreement with UC ANR. The board also approved a letter of support for Modoc Transportation Agency's federal funding application and a budget modification. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved Resolution 2025-13 confirming local emergency due to gray wolves (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 continuing local emergency due to flooding (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 contract with Nevada California Oregon Railway for Transitional Age Youth Center renovations (4-0, Starr recused)
• Approved $50,200 Statement of Work with UC ANR (4-0, Starr abstained)
• Approved $107,000 amendment to UC ANR Master Services Agreement (4-0, Starr abstained)
• Approved budget modification for Buildings and Ground, $20,735 revenue and $151,680 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Modoc Transportation Agency FTA Section 5311(f) funding (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 221-L amending building regulations on design loads (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to discuss wolf activity within the county. The meeting includes introductions and information from guest speakers representing wildlife services, cattlemen, and government offices.

• Discussion on wolf activity in Modoc County
• Guest speakers including Modoc County Cattlemen's President Jesse Harris and Fish and Wildlife Biologist Kent Laudon

The Board of Supervisors convened a workshop to discuss gray wolf activity in Modoc County, featuring guest speakers from local cattlemen, wildlife agencies, and advocacy groups. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with public comments heard.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was discussion/information only

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance# 221-L to amend building regulations for design loads. The body is also considering several health and behavioral health contracts and a regional emergency medical services agreement.

• Public hearing and potential first reading of Ordinance# 221-L regarding building design loads
• Contract with SolutionsWest for Medi-Cal Support Services not to exceed $387,945.00
• Budget modification for Air Pollution Fund 675 modifying revenue by $1,183,109.00 and expenditures by $1,070,022.00
• Purchase of 20 Dell Precision laptops and docking stations not to exceed $59,277.84
• Joint Powers Agreement for regional emergency medical services with Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity Counties

The Board of Supervisors approved the amended 2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a first countywide strangulation protocol, and several contracts including a $387,945 Medi-Cal support services agreement. They also approved budget modifications, equipment purchases, and a resolution for stream gage grants. One contract was postponed due to a potential conflict of interest, and a closed session was held for a performance evaluation.

• Approved amended 2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (4-0)
• Approved first countywide Strangulation protocol (4-0)
• Approved $387,945 Medi-Cal Support Services contract with SolutionsWest (4-0)
• Approved $59,935.80 purchase of 20 Dell laptops and docking stations (4-0)
• Approved $1,183,109 revenue budget modification for Air Pollution Fund (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 for CalSIP stream gage grant, amended to remove New Pine Creek (4-0)
• Postponed Nevada California Oregon Railway contract for TAY Center renovations to 3/11/2025 (3-0, Starr abstained)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for regional EMS agency (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider contracts for propane, kerosene, and gasoline/diesel fuel through 2027, approve a budget modification, and sign letters regarding timber revenue and a coyote status change.

• Award propane bid to Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum at $1.90 per gallon through 2027
• Award kerosene bid to Harbert Oil at $3.00 per gallon through 2027
• Approve budget modification of $406,625.00 in expenditures
• Sign contract for USPS postage meter lease with Pitney Bowes
• Approve a Special Election for May 6, 2025

The Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a resolution confirming a local emergency due to February 2025 flooding, with an estimated $1.2 million in road damages. They approved multiple contracts, including fuel bids, a postage meter lease, and a Williamson Act services contract, as well as a budget modification for FY 2024-2025. A special election for May 6, 2025 was authorized for the Cal Pines Community Service District. The board also created an ad hoc committee to review Williamson Act rules of procedure.

• Ratified flood emergency resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M flood damage estimate for roads (unanimous)
• Approved propane bid to Ed Staub & Sons at $1.90/gal (unanimous)
• Approved kerosene bid to Harbert Oil at $3.00/gal (unanimous)
• Approved gasoline/diesel bid to Ed Staub & Sons at $3.11/$3.45/gal (unanimous)
• Approved diesel heating oil bid to Harbert Oil at $3.27/gal (unanimous)
• Approved budget modification with $345,000 revenue and $406,625 expenditures (unanimous)
• Authorized special election for Cal Pines CSD on May 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approving several contracts and budget modifications, including a housing program with Training Employment and Community Help, Inc., a health firewall purchase, and the renewal of investment authority.

• Contract with TEACH for Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) not to exceed $204,411.00
• Contract with Orbit Health for behavioral health services not to exceed $375,000.00
• Purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD vehicles not to exceed $106,904.50
• Budget modification for Building 2530 modifying expenditures in the amount of $4,984.00
• Resolution renewing delegation of investment authority for February 1, 2025 through February 1, 2026

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Orbit Health for behavioral health services, not to exceed $375,000, effective February 1, 2025, after amending the contract and rate sheet. The board also approved all consent agenda items, including contracts for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalMHSA programs, refuse collection, and various reappointments. Budget modifications for Building, Planning, and Probation departments were approved, along with the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado vehicles and a resolution renewing investment authority.

• Approved $375K Orbit Health contract as amended (4-0)
• Approved $204,411 TEACH contract for HDAP (unanimous)
• Approved CalMHSA Peer Support Specialist contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $14,400 CalMHSA Quality Measures participation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 11th amendment to Alturas Disposal refuse agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $106,904.50 purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved budget modifications for Building, Planning, and Probation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 renewing investment authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit amendment for the Shaw Pit mine. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025.

• Public hearing for UP96-52EXT: Proposed 7-acre expansion of Shaw Pit mine on APN 010-420-170
• Proposed extension of Shaw Pit mining activities through 2050
• Proposed increase in material yield by 588,000 cubic yards for Shaw Pit
• Election of 2025 Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

The Modoc County Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Shaw Pit mining use permit and reclamation plan, allowing a 7-acre expansion, revised removal volume, and extended end date. The commission also re-elected Carolyn Carey as Chair and Dennis Fanning as Vice-Chair for 2025. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved Shaw Pit Use Permit/Reclamation Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Re-elected Carolyn Carey as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dennis Fanning as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous, Parker abstained)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will reorganize its leadership for 2025 and consider updating fee schedules for the Assessor, Sheriff, and Agriculture departments. The Board will also review the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and various service contracts.

• Public hearings on fee schedule updates for the Assessor, Sheriff, and Agriculture departments
• Purchase of a RAV4 Hybrid from Lithia Toyota for up to $42,030.00
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer from Corning Ford for $45,005.58
• Contracts with Aurora Behavioral HealthCare and North Valley Behavioral Health LLC, each not to exceed $80,000.00
• Approval of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors elected Ned Coe as 2025 Chair and Geri Byrne as Vice-Chair. The board approved a pension management policy, updated fee schedules for the Assessor and Sheriff, and authorized numerous contracts including a $195,494 mobile crisis unit and a $504,950 airport environmental study. All votes were unanimous.

• Elected Ned Coe as 2025 Chair and Geri Byrne as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved pension management policy (Resolution 2025-07, unanimous)
• Approved $195,494.01 mobile crisis unit purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $504,950 Tulelake Airport environmental study contract (unanimous)
• Approved updated Assessor and Sheriff fee schedules (unanimous)
• Approved $42,030 RAV4 Hybrid and $45,005.58 Ford Explorer purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $284,904.72 used motor grader purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 standing and ad hoc committee assignments (unanimous)

Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee

The Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee will meet to elect new leadership and discuss drought resilience plans mandated by state law.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of updated Task Force By-Laws
• Discussion of Drought Resilience Plan (SB 552)
• Review of vulnerability assessment metrics and maps
• Review of risk assessment method and results