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

The Board of Supervisors approved a 3.5% salary increase for elected and appointed department heads, management, and non-represented employees, effective January 2025. They also approved a $90,000 contract with the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, adopted a fire hazard severity map ordinance, and approved several other resolutions and contracts. The consent agenda was approved with two items pulled for separate action, including extending the Christmas Eve holiday to a full day.

• Approved Resolution R2024-80 authorizing 3.5% pay increase for non-represented employees (5-0)
• Approved Contract CC2024-59 with Alpine County Chamber of Commerce for $90,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 757-24 adopting Fire Hazard Severity Maps (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment #5 with CG Celio & Sons (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-79 recognizing Supervisor Hames for 12 years of service (5-0)
• Approved extending 2024 Christmas Eve half-day holiday to full day (4-1, Griffith dissenting)
• Approved addendum to Wildfire Risk Mitigation Plan IS/MND (5-0)
• Approved revised Credit Card Policy (5-0)

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.

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on December 10, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, including two letters of support for grant applications. Item 4.3, approving out-of-state travel for Supervisor Woodrow and CAO Nichole Williamson to the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. (March 1-4, 2025), was pulled for separate discussion and approved unanimously. The closed session on litigation with the Historical Society reported no action, but the Board issued a statement that progress is being made to resolve the dispute.

• Approved consent agenda including letters of support for Sierra Jobs First Catalyst Grant applications (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Supervisor Woodrow and CAO Williamson to D.C. conference, estimated $3,175 per person, funded by Health & Human Services (5-0)
• Closed session on litigation with Historical Society: no reportable action

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).

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including post-purchase waivers for vehicle purchases and a fee waiver for the Bear Valley Music Festival. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2023 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, ratified two fentanyl-related emergency declarations, and approved a $500,000 revolving line of credit for infrastructure projects. Several items were discussed and continued to future meetings, including Title III funding allocations and transient camping regulations.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0), including post-purchase waivers for a $90,478.78 truck and a $64,000 Sheriff patrol truck
• Approved fee waiver of $7,890 for Bear Valley Music Festival use of Perry Walther Community Center, contingent on festival recognition (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2023 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, setting Dec 17 for adoption (5-0)
• Ratified Sheriff's fentanyl emergency declaration (Resolution R2024-75) and Public Health Officer's declaration (R2024-76) (5-0)
• Approved addendum to Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Markleeville Creek Floodplain Restoration Project (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Golden State Financing Authority for $500,000 revolving line of credit (5-0)
• Continued Title III funding discussion to future meeting for staff recommendations on unspent funds
• Discussed transient camping regulations; no action taken

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)

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on November 5, 2024, with four of five supervisors present. All agenda items were closed-session discussions (litigation, labor negotiations, personnel, and a workers' compensation claim), and no reportable action was taken on any item. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting later that morning.

• No reportable action on litigation case C-24-0589 (Historical Society v Alpine County)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with DSA and UDW
• No reportable action on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• No reportable action on workers' compensation claim (Robert Levy)
• No reportable action on litigation case CV-2021-1686 (Alpine County v STPUD)

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

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, a bingo license for Alpine Kids, a resolution proclaiming Native American Heritage Month, and $860,000 in fund transfers to Social Services. They also nominated CSAC representatives and discussed the South Tahoe Public Utility District wastewater plan. No substantive decisions were made on the wastewater plan.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Jim absent)
• Approved bingo license renewal for Alpine Kids (4-0, Jim absent)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-72 proclaiming Native American Heritage Month (4-0, Jim absent)
• Nominated Woodrow as CSAC Representative and Mecak as Alternate (4-0, Jim absent)
• Approved $860,000 transfer to Social Services Fund 210 (4-0, Jim absent)

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

The Local Transportation Commission approved Resolution No. LTC2024-06 authorizing the Executive Secretary to execute a Master Fund Transfer Agreement with the California Department of Transportation. The agreement, which covers existing funds and programs, was approved as submitted. A public hearing on unmet transit needs was held with no public comment.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of 08-06-2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. LTC2024-06 authorizing Master Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans (4-0)

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

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including contracts, resolutions, and appointments, and separately approved two $10,000 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants for Eastern Alpine and Bear Valley Fire Departments. They also adopted resolutions declaring October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month and ratifying the Public Health Officer's local health emergency declaration related to the fentanyl crisis, extending it until 11/05/2024. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included reports and updates on various county matters.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.1-7.7, 7.10-7.14 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-64 authorizing Sheriff to sign for Eastern Alpine Fire Department $10,000 grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-65 authorizing Sheriff to sign for Bear Valley Fire Department $10,000 grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-66 declaring October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-67 ratifying fentanyl health emergency declaration and extending until 11/05/2024 (5-0)

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)

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on October 1, 2024, with four of five supervisors present. The only substantive item was a closed session regarding existing litigation (Alpine County Superior Court Case No. C-24-0589, The Historical Society of Alpine County v Alpine County), from which no reportable action was taken. The board then adjourned to the regular meeting later that morning.

• Closed session held for legal counsel on existing litigation; no reportable action

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

The Board approved the consent agenda, including contracts for the Hot Springs Road Bridge Replacement and the Victim Witness Grant, and separately approved an Electronic Health Records contract with Kings View Corporation and a resolution for road rehabilitation funds. The Board also ratified a local emergency declaration by the Sheriff, adopted resolutions recognizing the Assessor's 30 years of service and Archives Month, and approved an amendment to the Bear Valley Snow Removal Contract. The Park Ranch conservation proposal was continued to a later date, and no substantive action was taken on the Historical Society termination notice.

• Approved consent agenda including Hot Springs Road Bridge contract amendment and Victim Witness Grant (4-0)
• Approved $203,153 contract with Kings View for Electronic Health Records (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-58 rescinding/replacing road rehabilitation resolution (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-59 recognizing Assessor O'Connor's 30 years of service (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-60 recognizing Archives Month (4-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Bear Valley Snow Removal Contract with Schimke Snow Services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-61 ratifying local emergency declaration by Sheriff (4-0)
• Continued Park Ranch conservation proposal to later date

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)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Final Budget (Resolution R2024-56), which the Finance Director stated would exhaust county reserves by the end of the fiscal year. The Board also directed the Public Health Officer to declare a fentanyl emergency, to be ratified at the next meeting, and approved several contracts and agreements. No public hearings were held.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 Final Budget (5-0)
• Directed Dr. Rick Johnson to declare a fentanyl emergency, to be ratified next meeting (consensus)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Granite Wellness Centers for treatment services (5-0)
• Authorized CAO to approve change orders up to 10% of $5,225,007 Hot Springs Road contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-55 amending Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and fee waivers (5-0)
• Agreed to place rescission of Historical Society termination notice on next agenda (consensus)
• Directed staff to pursue CalFire Fire Risk Reduction Community List application (consensus)

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

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on September 3, 2024, with three of five supervisors present. Two closed-session labor negotiations were held, but no reportable action was taken in either. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting later that day.

• No reportable action taken in closed session with UDW-IHSS labor negotiator
• No reportable action taken in closed session with Miscellaneous Unit OE3 and 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

The Board approved four change orders increasing the Hot Springs Road Reconstruction Project contract by $32,844, bringing the total to $5,257,851. They also approved the consent agenda, including a $370,131 tennis court overlay and a $190,438 forest health contract, and a $75,000 legal services contract for child protective services. No public hearings or unfinished business were held.

• Approved four change orders (CC2024-41 to 44) for Hot Springs Road project, increasing contract to $5,257,851 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, position changes, tennis court overlay ($370,131), and forest health contract ($190,438) (4-0)
• Approved legal counsel contract with Sophia R. Meyer Law P.C. for $75,000 total (4-0)
• Agreed by consensus to place Historical Society dispute item on September 17 agenda

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

The Board of Supervisors approved the recommended FY2024/25 budget, as amended, and set it for final adoption on September 17, 2024. The budget includes $47 million in expenditures, offset by $42 million in revenue and $5.4 million in fund balances. The Board also adopted appropriation limits for County Service Area #1 and the county's operating funds. Several adjustments were made by consensus, including funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Fish & Game.

• Adopted Resolution R2024-53 setting CSA #1 appropriation limit at $708,337 (4-0, Jim absent)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-54 setting county operating funds appropriation limit at $8,493,270 (4-0, Jim absent)
• Approved recommended budget, as amended, and placed on next agenda for final adoption (4-0, Jim absent)
• Agreed by consensus to fund Chamber of Commerce at $90,000 total ($65,000 recommended plus $25,000 transfer-in)
• Agreed by consensus to appropriate $26,500 to Fish & Game for FY24-25 (including $5,000 for Arts & Culture)
• Agreed by consensus to allocate up to $21,000 for Class and Compensation Study for unrepresented employees
• Agreed by consensus to zero-out $1,000 transfer-in for Bear Valley Solid Waste Assessment
• Agreed by consensus to increase Miscellaneous Professional Services for Community Development due to $500,000 LATA grant

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

The Board approved a contract with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for $703,941.50 for home visitation services (My 2 Aunties program) and a related contract with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, both by unanimous vote (4-0, with one absent). The Board also approved a lease for the Hung-a-lel-ti Fire House at $5,000/month, a resolution proclaiming Child Support Awareness Month, and a contract amendment with C.G. Celio and Sons. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate consideration, and the Board discussed but took no action on Fish and Game Commission operations and a USDA Forest Service update.

• Approved Contract No. CC2024-35 with Washoe Tribe for $703,941.50 (4-0)
• Approved Contract No. CC2024-36 with Tribal Law and Policy Institute (4-0)
• Approved lease with Washoe Woodfords Community Council for Hung-a-lel-ti Fire House at $5,000/month (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-52 proclaiming August 2024 as Child Support Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved Contract No. CC2024-37 amendment #4 with C.G. Celio and Sons increasing max cost to $556,470.00 (4-0)
• Approved amended Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Bylaws (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 7.8 (4-0)

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

The Board approved a $491,216 Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant for forest health and wildfire fuels projects, and approved a $65,000 patrol vehicle purchase with a 4/5 vote. The consent agenda was approved with one item (Hawkins Peak lease) continued for further negotiation. An argument for Measure G was approved for the November ballot.

• Approved SNC Grant Agreement No. 1707-RFFCP for $491,216 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of patrol vehicle up to $65,000, waiving competitive bidding (5-0)
• Approved submission of Measure G argument for November ballot (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.1-7.3, 7.5-7.10 (4-0, Jim absent)
• Continued Hawkins Peak lease agreement for further negotiation
• Agreed by consensus to add F&G agenda item for August 20 meeting

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

The Local Transportation Commission met on August 6, 2024, with four of five supervisors present. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and Resolution No. LTC2024-05 defining 'Unmet Transit Needs' and 'Reasonable to Meet.' No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including June 18, 2024 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. LTC2024-05 defining transit terms (4-0, 1 absent)

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

The Board adopted a new hybrid remote-work policy for eligible employees and approved residential and commercial solid waste rate increases. Other actions included terminating the Economic Development Advisory Committee and approving several service contracts.

• Approved Personnel Policy PP2024-02 Alpine County Remote Work Policy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2024-46 increasing solid waste disposal rates by 3.12% to 3.30% (4-0)
• Approved termination of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved $203,113.81 contract with Pavement Coatings Company for street treatments (4-0)
• Approved contract with Social Entrepreneurs Inc. for program evaluation totaling $499,359 (4-0)
• Approved $184,000 appropriation for Eastern Alpine Fire Department Squad Truck (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Superintendent of Schools and Fish & Game Commission (4-0)
• Ratified contract with CostQuest Associates LLC for BEAD representation (4-0)

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

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a new compensation and leave policy for unrepresented employees and approve a system improvement plan for Child Welfare Services. They are also considering a contract with El Dorado County for psychiatric health facility use. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on the Alpine County Museum and behavioral health projects.

• Contract with El Dorado County for Psychiatric Health Facility use ($25,000 per fiscal year)
• New Unrepresented Employee Compensation, Benefits, and Leave Policy (PP2024-01)
• MOU between the County and Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association through 2026
• Renewal of IT Management Services contract with E Squared C Inc.
• Approval of the 2024-2029 Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors approved a new compensation and leave policy for unrepresented employees and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Miscellaneous Employee Association. The board also approved a 2024-2029 System Improvement Plan for Child Welfare Services, renewed IT management contracts, and designated Supervisor David Griffith as the county representative for the federal BEAD broadband challenge process.

• Approved Unrepresented Employee Compensation, Benefits, and Leave Policy (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association (4-0)
• Approved 2024-2029 Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved designation of Supervisor Griffith as BEAD representative (4-0)
• Approved IT Management Services contract amendment with E Squared C Inc.
• Approved psychiatric health facility contract with El Dorado County ($25k/yr cap)
• Approved Deputy Sheriff's Association side letter for Bear Valley Assignment Pay
• Approved 2024 Alpine County Investment Policy