Plumas County Board OKs wildfire grant support, solid-waste fees, and road ordinances; public hearings set for Lee Road speed limits
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Letter of Support for the 2025 County Coordinator Grant Program to aid wildfire mitigation outreach at its July 7 meeting, part of a packed agenda that also included a revised solid-waste fee schedule and new speed and weight limit ordinances.
Board of Supervisors — July 7
The Board voted 5-0 on several items:
- **Letter of Support for 2025 County Coordinator Grant Program** — approved unanimously (Yes=5) to support wildfire mitigation outreach.
- **Consent agenda** — approved unanimously (Yes=5), including sheriff haircut and Live Scan agreements, a $40,000 donation request, public-health certifications, and a planning support letter for an SVGMD grant.
- **Grizzly Ranch Golf Club** — approved a $15,313.63 additional charge (Yes=5).
- **June 2, 2026 Primary Election** — certification approved (Yes=5).
- **Solid-waste fee schedule** — revised schedule approved (Yes=5).
- **Lee Road speed limits** — ordinance amending speed limits approved (Yes=5).
- **Commercial weight limits** — ordinance setting limits on Redberg Ave, Pioneer Rd, and Rogers Ave approved (Yes=5).
The Board also added a Letter of Support for the Fire Safe Council and removed agenda item B at the request of County Counsel.
Board of Supervisors — July 14 (agenda only; minutes not yet published)
The Board scheduled two public hearings on ordinances adopted July 7: one amending speed limits on Lee Road and another imposing commercial weight limits on Redberg Avenue, Pioneer Road, and Rogers Avenue.
Consent agenda items listed for consideration include:
- **Granite Wellness Centers** — substance use disorder treatment agreement, not to exceed $1,000,000 (Opioid Settlement Funds).
- **True North Psychology Center** — postpartum/perinatal counseling, not to exceed $25,000.
- **Michael Kirack Construction Inc.** — facility work, not to exceed $65,750.
A closed session was scheduled to discuss labor negotiations, a claim, and performance evaluations for the IT and Museum directors.
Planning Commission — July 16
The Planning Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from May 21, 2026. The motion was moved by Jack Montgomery, seconded by Dayne Lewis, and passed 5-0. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
Coming up
Board of Supervisors — July 21: The Board will consider radar speed enforcement on Lee Road in Quincy, adopt a memorandum of understanding with the State Department of Water Resources, and appoint a resident to the Quincy Design Review Committee. A presentation on the Chester Town Center economic development project is scheduled, along with a disaster recovery and housing strategies overview. The Board will also adopt a resolution recognizing Keevin Allred for 25 years of service. Consent agenda items include a $15,000 probation contract, a $233,129 social services childcare agreement, and a $40,000 behavioral health services agreement, all with no general fund impact.