Alpine County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will consider several new business items, including a $90,000 contract with the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce for visitor information and marketing. They will also discuss adopting an ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Maps and a resolution to increase pay for elected and appointed department heads by 3.5% starting January 2025. Additional items include a contract amendment with CG Celio & Sons and a resolution recognizing Supervisor Ron Hames for 12 years of service.

• Adopt ordinance to adopt Fire Hazard Severity Maps for Alpine County – Economic Development Director
• Approve $90,000 contract with Alpine County Chamber of Commerce for visitor information, business support and marketing – Economic Development Director
• Approve Contract Amendment #5 with CG Celio & Sons for Burn Pile Operation and related project management – Economic Development Director
• Adopt resolution authorizing a 3.5% pay increase for elected and appointed department heads, management and non‑represented employees effective January 2025 – CAO
• Adopt resolution recognizing Supervisor District 2 Ron Hames for 12 years of dedicated service – CAO

General

The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting, continue discussion on possible revisions to its bylaws, and consider a request to remove Commission member John Smith. The meeting also includes administrative updates and a financial report from Economic Development Director JT Chevallier, plus an opportunity for public comment.

• Approve the regular minutes of 11/13/2024
• Continue discussion on revisions to the Fish & Game Commission bylaws
• Discuss and possibly act on a request to remove Commission member John Smith
• Administrative announcement updates from the Fish & Game Commission liaison and Economic Development Director JT Chevallier
• Financial report presented by Economic Development Director JT Chevallier

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent‑agenda items, including letters of support for two Sierra Jobs First Catalyst grant applications. It will also approve out‑of‑state travel for Supervisor Woodrow and County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson to a legislative conference in Washington D.C., estimated at $3,175 per person and funded by Health & Human Services. A closed‑session legal counsel conference will address the Alpine County Superior Court case No. C-24-0589, The Historical Society of Alpine County v Alpine County. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve letter of support for Sierra Jobs First Catalyst grant for a Regional Recreation Economic Impact Study (partnering with Inyo and Mono Counties).
• Approve letter of support for Sierra Jobs First Catalyst grant for the Motherlode Bicycle Coalition’s exploratory funding proposal.
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for Supervisor Woodrow and CAO Nichole Williamson to Washington D.C. for the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference, estimated $3,175 per person, funded by Health & Human Services.
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Alpine County Superior Court case No. C-24-0589, The Historical Society of Alpine County v Alpine County.

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2023 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. The board will also approve a $29,343 Off‑Highway Vehicle Grant for the sheriff and a $500,000 revolving line of credit with Golden State Financing Authority. Additional items include a $15,611 transfer for new rifles for the Sheriff's Department and a post‑purchase waiver for a Sheriff patrol truck up to $64,000.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting the 2023 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (Item 8.1).
• Approve a $29,343 Off‑Highway Vehicle Grant authorizing the Sheriff to receive and use the funds (Item 7.8).
• Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for a $500,000 revolving line of credit with Golden State Financing Authority (Item 10.4).
• Approve a $15,611 transfer from the Forfeiture Trust Account to fund purchase of new rifles for the Sheriff's Department (Item 7.10).
• Approve a post‑purchase waiver authorizing purchase of a Sheriff patrol truck for up to $64,000 (Item 7.13).

General

The Alpine County Local Transportation Commission will approve the minutes from its November 5, 2024 meeting. It will adopt a resolution on Unmet Transit Needs Findings for fiscal year 2024/2025. It will consider Amendment 1 to the FY 2024‑2025 Overall Work Program, adding $31,375 to bring the program total to $322,947 and authorizing a budget amendment for Fund 361.

• Approve Local Transportation Commission meeting minutes of November 5, 2024
• Adopt Unmet Transit Needs Findings for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Add $31,375 to the FY 2024‑2025 Overall Work Program, raising total to $322,947
• Authorize the Finance Director to amend the Transportation Commission Budget – Fund 361 accordingly

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors issued a notice that the meeting originally set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Administrative Office Building, Markleeville, was cancelled. The notice was dated October 18, 2024 and signed by County Clerk Teola Tremayne. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

General

The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will consider revisions to its bylaws. It will also review the 2023 Caples Lake fish plant and discuss catch‑and‑release season fish stocking and a brown trout stocking request. No formal actions can be taken on public comments not listed on the agenda.

• 6.2 – Discussion and possible action on revisions to the Fish and Game Commission bylaws (Commissioner O'Connor)
• 6.3 – Review of the 2023 Caples Lake Fish Plant (Commissioner Smith)
• 7.1 – Discussion and possible action on catch‑and‑release season fish stocking (Commissioners O'Connor and Smith)
• 7.2 – Discussion and possible action on a brown trout stocking request (Commissioner Smith)
• 2.2 – Financial Report presented by Economic Development Director JT Chevallier

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a closed session covering several topics: a conference with legal counsel on Alpine County Superior Court Case No. C-24-0589, a conference with the labor negotiator regarding the Deputy Sheriff's Association and IHSS, a discussion of public employee discipline or dismissal, a workers’ compensation claim for Robert Levy (TIBV-600115), and another legal counsel conference on Alpine County v STPUD (Case No. CV-2021-1686). No public decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: legal counsel conference on Alpine County Superior Court Case No. C-24-0589
• Closed session: labor negotiator conference with Deputy Sheriff's Association and IHSS
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release discussion
• Closed session: workers’ compensation claim for Robert Levy (TIBV-600115)
• Closed session: legal counsel conference on Alpine County v STPUD (Case No. CV-2021-1686)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on several consent‑agenda resolutions, including extending the Sheriff’s and the Public Health Officer’s fentanyl overdose emergency declarations to December 3, 2024 and waiving the 14‑day review period. New business includes a resolution to recognize November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month, selection of CSAC representatives, and approval of large fund transfers and appropriation increases. A public hearing will consider renewing a general bingo license for the nonprofit Alpine Kids.

• Adopt resolution extending the Sheriff’s fentanyl emergency declaration to 12/03/2024, waiving the 14‑day review period
• Adopt resolution extending the Public Health Officer’s fentanyl emergency declaration to 12/03/2024, waiving the 14‑day review period
• Authorize transfer of 20% of Social Services Trust Fund 522 sales tax and vehicle license fees to Public Health Trust Fund 519 for FY 2024‑2025
• Public hearing on renewal of a general bingo license for Alpine Kids nonprofit for calendar year 2024
• Approve fund transfers of $399,500 from Fund 522 and $885,000 from Fund 523 into Social Services Fund 210 for FY 2023‑2024

General

The Local Transportation Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. It will consider a resolution authorizing the Executive Secretary to execute a Master Fund Transfer Agreement with the California Department of Transportation. A public hearing will be held on Fiscal Year 24/25 unmet transit needs. No unfinished business is listed.

• Approve regular meeting minutes of 08-06-2024
• Request approval of LTC Resolution for a Master Fund Transfer Agreement with the California Department of Transportation
• Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 24/25 Unmet Transit Needs

General

The Alpine County Audit & Finance Committee will approve the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. It will then review the audited fiscal year 2022/23 financial statements and the 2023 Single Audit Report. The committee will also discuss a draft update to the County Credit Card Policy and the General Fund Reserve Policy.

• Approve minutes from Aug. 26, 2024 meeting
• Review FY 2022/23 audited financial statements
• Review Alpine County 2023 Single Audit Report
• Discuss draft updated County Credit Card Policy
• Discuss General Fund Reserve Policy

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, adopt several emergency and grant resolutions, and hear a USDA Forest Service update. Key actions include extending the Sheriff’s fentanyl overdose emergency declaration, authorizing $10,000 fire assistance grants, and declaring October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The meeting also includes a closed‑session on employee discipline and pending litigation.

• Approve reassignment of contract CC2023-48 for clinical supervision services to High Sierra Marriage and Family Therapy, PC
• Approve license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for use of Parking Lot C in Bear Valley for a community resource center during power shutoffs
• Adopt resolution extending the Sheriff’s fentanyl overdose emergency declaration until 11/05/2024, waiving the 14‑day review period
• Authorize $10,000 grant for Eastern Alpine Fire Department Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program
• Adopt resolution declaring October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alpine County

General

The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the budget, and discuss updates on fishing events and lake stocking.

• Approval of July and August 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of the Fish and Game budget report
• Caples Lake Kids Fishing Day update
• 2024 Hunter Education Class update
• Caples Lake fish stocking evaluation

General

The Board will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation. The matter concerns Alpine County Superior Court case C‑24‑0589, The Historical Society of Alpine County v. Alpine County. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. C‑24‑0589, The Historical Society of Alpine County v. Alpine County)

Board of Supervisors

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, county claims, a salary schedule update, and several contracts. New business items include recognitions for a long‑serving assessor, an Archives Month proclamation, a governance manual waiver with possible rescission of a museum services agreement, a snow‑removal contract amendment, and a local emergency proclamation. The meeting also features a public comment period and a closed‑session discussion of ongoing litigation with the Historical Society.

• Approve contract with Kingsview Corporation for Electronic Health Records Systems ($203,153.00)
• Approve renewal and amendment #1 to Consor Engineering contract for Hot Springs Road Bridge Replacement (additional $102,732.3)
• Approve amendment #1 to Bear Valley Snow Removal Contract with Schimke Snow Services, LLC
• Consider waiving Governance Manual sections H(1) and H(2) and rescinding termination of agreement with Historical Society of Alpine County
• Adopt resolution proclaiming a local emergency by Director of Emergency Services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Final Budget. It will also consider Alpine County’s application to join CalFire’s Fire Risk Reduction Community List and approve change orders for the Hot Springs Road Reconstruction Project up to 10% of its $5,225,007 contract. Several contracts and leases are listed on the consent agenda for approval.

• Adopt FY 2024‑2025 Final Budget (item 9.1)
• Approve lease of 100 Foothill Road, Markleeville for $43,200 plus $16,800 utilities (item 7.6)
• Approve contract with Granite Wellness Centers for $300,000 for treatment services (item 7.9)
• Approve Hawkins Peak Telecommunication Site lease with CHP at $664 per month (item 7.11)
• Authorize change orders up to 10% of $5,225,007 for Hot Springs Road Reconstruction and use Fund 221‑221‑563950 (item 10.3)

General

The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda, approving minutes from July 10 and August 14, 2024, and a financial report. The only new business is the opening of nominations and approval for the Chairman and Vice‑Chairman positions effective September 2024. No old business is listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve July 10, 2024 minutes
• Approve August 14, 2024 minutes
• Financial report: current budget as of September 6, 2024
• Nominations and approval for Chairman and Vice‑Chairman positions (effective Sep 2024)

General

The Board will meet in closed session to hold two conferences with the Alpine County lead labor negotiator, Jack Hughes. The meetings will involve the Employee Organization UDW‑IHSS and the Miscellaneous Unit OE3, Unrepresented Unit. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session conference with Jack Hughes and Employee Organization UDW‑IHSS
• Closed‑session conference with Jack Hughes and Miscellaneous Unit OE3, Unrepresented Unit

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider routine consent‑agenda items and several contract approvals. New business includes four change orders that raise the Hot Springs Road Reconstruction Project contract to $5,257,851. A closed‑session will address ongoing litigation involving the Alpine County Historical Society. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve contract with Beynon Sports, Inc. for a post‑tension overlay of Turtle Rock Park tennis courts – $370,131
• Approve contract with Alpine Watershed Group for forest health services – $190,438
• Approve legal counsel services contract with Sophia R. Meyer Law P.C. – $25,000 annually (total $75,000)
• Approve addition of a Public Health Program Manager position and removal of a Public Health Program Coordinator position in the budget
• Approve four change orders to the Hot Springs Road Reconstruction Project, increasing the contract to $5,257,851

General

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will hold a special budget hearing. Supervisors will adopt resolutions establishing the FY2024/25 appropriation limit for County Service Area #1 at $708,337 and for the county’s overall operating funds at $8,493,270. The meeting includes a public hearing on the recommended budget, with continuation scheduled for September 4 if needed. Additional budget units and special districts will be discussed during the hearing.

• Adopt resolution setting County Service Area #1 operating funds limit at $708,337
• Adopt resolution setting Alpine County operating funds limit at $8,493,270
• Public hearing on the recommended budget (continuous, may extend to Sep 4)
• Discussion of non‑departmental budget units and special districts
• Continuation of budget hearing to September 4, 2024 if needed

General

The Alpine County Audit & Finance Committee will consider several items, including the recommended budget for fiscal year 24/25. It will also review fund balances for FY 21/22 and FY 22/23, discuss a transfer agreement with the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, and examine draft audited financial statements for FY 22/23. Additionally, the committee will approve July 1, 2024 meeting minutes and consider appointing Allison Baumann as a committee member.

• Approve minutes from the July 1, 2024 Audit & Finance Committee meeting
• Discuss recommendation to appoint Allison Baumann, Assistant Auditor/Controller, to the committee
• Review fund balances/net position for FY 21/22 (audited) and FY 22/23 (unaudited)
• Review agreement for transfer of TOT to Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
• Review recommended budget for fiscal year 24/25

General

The AB‑109 Implementation Committee will discuss and vote on several budget items, including rent for 100 Foothill, moving and IT costs, equipment purchases, and contract allotments. Items include a $250,000 reserve change for courthouse renovations, a $75,000 public defender contract allotment, and a $50,000 district attorney allotment. The meeting also provides a public comment period and will approve minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Rent for 100 Foothill: $1,800.00 monthly plus utilities
• Additional moving costs and IT expenses up to $10,000.00
• Reallocate $250,000.00 reserved for courthouse basement renovations to new building costs and related expenses
• Purchase a second TruNarc device for Bear Valley at $37,083.10 using the $50,000.00 appropriation
• One‑time $75,000.00 allotment for the Public Defender contract for FY 2024/2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several service contracts and funding resolutions. The meeting includes discussions on Fish and Game Commission operations and a presentation from the USDA Forest Service.

• Contract with Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for $703,941.50 for home visitation services
• Lease with Washoe Woodfords Community Council for Hung-a-lel-ti Fire House at $5,000 per month
• Resolution to accept $200,000 in CRRSSAA Funds for Road Rehabilitation
• Contract amendment for C.G. Celio and Sons to increase maximum cost to $556,470.00
• Fee waivers totaling $325 for the 2024 Hermit Fest Fundraising Event

General

The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will approve its agenda and the July 10 minutes, receive a current budget report, and hear reports from the warden and a state biologist. It will discuss the Lake Alpine Kid's Fishing Day turnout and accounting, consider East Side Kid's Fishing Day options, and review a hunter‑education course scheduled for September 6‑7, 2024. New business includes a County Counsel memorandum and a review of fish‑plant operations for July and August.

• Approve agenda and July 10, 2024 minutes
• Review Lake Alpine Kid's Fishing Day turnout and financial accounting
• Discuss East Side Kid's Fishing Day options
• Consider Hunter Education Course at Hung A Lel Ti Community Gym on Sep 6‑7, 2024
• Review County Counsel memorandum recommendations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on several fiscal year 2024-25 assessment rates and a patrol vehicle purchase. The body is also discussing a potential ballot argument for Measure G regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.

• Purchase of a patrol vehicle not to exceed $65,000
• Resolution fixing County tax rates for fiscal year 2024/25
• Sierra Nevada Conservancy Grant Agreement for $491,216 for forest health and wildfire fuels treatment
• Contract amendment for California Association of Environmental Health Administrators to $150,646.00
• Hawkins Peak Telecommunication Site Lease Agreement with CHP for $664/month

General

The Alpine County Local Transportation Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items. Members will approve the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024, and adopt a resolution that defines the terms “Unmet Transit Needs” and “Reasonable to Meet.” No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve regular meeting minutes of 6‑18‑2024 (County Clerk)
• Adopt resolution defining the terms “Unmet Transit Needs” and “Reasonable to Meet” (Community Development Deputy Director)
• Public comment period for general transportation matters

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on solid waste disposal rate increases and a land-use appeal for an event venue. The body is also considering several contracts for infrastructure and social services, as well as budget adjustments for fire equipment.

• Proposed residential and commercial solid waste rate increase of 3.12% to 3.30%
• Contract for Pavement Coatings Company for Markleeville and Mesa Vista Street Treatments: $203,113.81
• Contract with Social Entrepreneurs Inc. for program evaluation: $99,359 (total potential $499,359)
• Appropriations increase of $184,000 for Eastern Alpine Fire Department to purchase a Squad Truck
• Public hearing on conditional use permit appeal for an event venue at 155 Blue Camas Road

General

The commission will review the FY24/25 proposed budget recommendation for the Board of Supervisors. Discussion is also planned regarding hunter education courses and Kid’s Fishing Days at Lake Alpine. Additionally, members will consider potential bylaw changes.

• FY24/25 Proposed Budget Recommendation to Board of Supervisors
• Hunter Education Course for tribal and public at Hung a Lel Ti community
• Kid’s Fishing Days at Lake Alpine and East Side options
• Review of May and June fish plants
• Possible action regarding bylaw changes