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1. CALL TO ORDER
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS, 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205, OROVILLE, CA
PRESENT: SUPERVISOR STEVE LAMBERT, CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
SUPERVISOR BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
SUPERVISOR DEBRA LUCERO, DISTRICT 2
SUPERVISORTAMI RITTER, DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR DOUG TEETER, VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
SHARI MCCRACKEN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & CLERK OF THE BOARD
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL
ASHLEY SNYDER, ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE BOARD
2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
ITEM 3.01 -Resolution Establishing Appropriation Limitfor Fiscal year 2019-20 -THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AT THE REQUEST OF SUPERVISOR
LUCERO.
ITEM 4.01.A.1. -APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION- THE TERM DATE FOR MR.
KENNELLY SHOULD BE AMENDED TO JUNE 30, 2022; AND THE REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT FOR HOLLY KRAJL TO BE REMOVED
FROM THE AGENDA. STAFF ANTICIPATE THE APPOINTMENT REQUEST FOR MS. KRAJLTO RETURN AT A FUTURE DATE.
3. CONSENTAGENDA
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE CORRECTIONS AS READ INTO THE RECORD, AND WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF ITEM 3.01, WHICH WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR
FURTHER DISCUSSION.
(MOTION: TEETER; SECOND: RITTER)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
3.01 Resolutions Establishing Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20
Auditor -Controller
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION AT THE REQUEST OF SUPERVISOR LUCERO.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES —SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
3.02 Resolution Recognizing September 2019 as National Preparedness Month
County Administration / Sheriff -Coroner
Board action: Resolution No. 15-256 adopted.
SUPERVISOR LUCERO READ THE RESOLUTION AND CINDI DUNSMOOR, EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION JOINTLY ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION. SHERIFF KORY HONEA SPOKE IN SUPPORT OF THE
RESOLUTION.
MIRANDA MCAFEE-BOWERSOX, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION, LISA ALMAGUER, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND MEGAN MCMANN,
COMMUNICATION RELATIONS, SHERIFFS OFFICE, PRESENTED A REPORT REGARDING "A BETTER BUTTE BEGINS WITH
YOU" CAMPAIGN.
3.03 Relief from Accountability for a Housing Rehabilitation Loan
County Administration
Board action: Relief from Accountability approved.
3.04 Contract with Stephana Femino for Indigent Defense Services
County Administration
Board action: Contract approved.
3.05 FY 2018-19 Year -End Budget Adjustments and Ratify Capital Asset Purchase
County Administration
Board action: Budget adjustment approved and capital asset purchase ratified.
3.06 Consolidated FY 2019-20 Budget Adjustments and Capital Asset Purchase
County Administration
Board action: Budget adjustments approved and capital asset purchases reauthorized.
3.07 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes
County Administration
Board action: The September 10, 2019, Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting minutes approved.
3.08 Contracts Related to Homeless Emergency Aid Program Funding
Employment and Social Services
Board action: Contracts (4) approved.
3.09 Resolution Adootin2 a Standard of Aid for General Assistance (GA) and Amendments to the GA
Manual, and Related Budget Adjustment
Employment and Social Services
Board action: 1) Resolution No. 19-257 adopted; and 2) Budget adjustment from the General Fund
Appropriation for Contingencies approved.
3.10 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance
Human Resources
Board action: Resolution No. 19-258 adopted.
3.11 Grant Agreement with State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Child Passenger Safety Program
Public Health
Board action: Grant agreement approved.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES —SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
3.12 Contract Change Order for Decommissioning of the Primary Septage Pond at the Neal Road
Recycling and Waste Facility Project
Public Works
Board action: Contract change order approved.
3.13 Budget Adjustment, Capital Asset Purchase, and Capital Asset Surplus — Vehicles
Sheriff -Coroner
Board action: 1) Budget adjustment approved; 2) Capital asset purchases (7) approved; and 3)
Capital assets (4) declared surplus to the needs of the County.
3.14 Resolution Terminating the Tax Collector Central Collections Revolving Fund
Treasurer -Tax Collector
Board action: Resolution No. 19-259 adopted.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at _http://www.buttecouniy.net/clerl<oftheboard/Appc intmentsList.aspx)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
MOTION: APPOINT GEORGE NICOLAUS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION AS THE DISTRICT 4
MEMBER, WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 4, 2021.
(MOTION: TEETER; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Appointments to the Butte County Children and Families Commission (First 5)
Other— Butte County Children and Families Commission
MOTION: APPOINT SHELLEY HART AS A REGULAR COMMISSIONER, WITH A TERM ENDING JUNE 30,
2021; APPOINT SCOTT KENNELLY AS A REGULAR COMMISSIONER, WITH A TERM ENDING
JUNE 30, 2022; AND APPOINT SENG YANG AS REGULAR COMMISSIONER, WITH A TERM
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021.
(MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND: TEETER)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Board Member/ Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda)
SUPERVISOR LUCERO REPORTED ON HER ATTENDANCE AT THE FOLLOWING: A TOUR OF THE NEAL ROAD
RECYCLING AND WASTE FACILITY WITH SUPERVISOR RITTER; CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
TRAINING ON RESILIENCY; LATINO CAUCASUS MEETING; ROCK CREEK RECLAMATION DISTRICT MEETING; BUTTE
COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP MEETING; HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
BOARD OF DIRECTIONS MEETING; A CSU CHICO ALUMNI EVENT; A REALTORS EVENT; AND THE TUSCAN WATER
DISTRICT MEETING.
SUPERVISOR RITTER REPORTED ON HER ATTENDANCE AT THE FOLLOWING: A CONTINUUM OF CARE MEETING;
JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL; OFFICE HOURS IN COHASSET; AND THE BUTTE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH BOARD MEETING.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY DISCUSSED THE EFFECTS ON THE MIOCENE CANAL. SUPERVISOR CONNELLY FURTHER
DISCUSSED THE DAMAGE TO PRIVATE ROADS CAUSED BY PG&E DUE TO THE DEBRIS CLEAN UP FROM THE CAMP
FIRE.
SUPERVISOR TEETER DISCUSSED A GREEN WASTE FACILITY IN PARADISE, AND REQUESTED A LETTER OF SUPPORT
REGARDING AN EXEMPTION FOR THE FACILITY FOR AIR CURTAIN BURNERS BE AGENDIZED AT A FUTURE MEETING.
Board direction: 1) The Chief Administrative Officer to submit a letter to the State regarding the
Miocene Canal and small scale hydro -electric power facilities, and upon receipt of the State's
response, staff will agendize an item discussing the Miocene Canal and the State's response; 2)
Staff to agendize a letter of support for an exemption for the Paradise green waste facility
regarding elevation and transportation of green waste; and 3) The Chief Administrative Officer
to submit a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding PG&E be held
accountable for infrastructure changes to reduce fire risk and the need for PSPS events.
4.02 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
LOUIS MENDOZA, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, PROVIDED THE 2018 CROP REPORT.
BRIAN RING, ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT ON PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC'S
PLANNED PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) OCCURRING WITHIN THE COUNTY.
SHELBY BOSTON, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PROVIDED AN UPDATE TO
THE BOARD REGARDING THE COUNTY'S ACTIONS IN CONTACTING SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS PROGRAM AND IHSS
CLIENTS REGARDING THE PSPS.
SHERI WATERS, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, REPORTED ON A RESOURCE
WEBSITE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER SHARI MCCRACKEN CONGRATULATED TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, FOR BEING AWARDED THE PLANNER EMERITUS NETWORK AWARD FOR
HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO LAND USE PLANNING IN CALIFORNIA OVER THE PAST 35 YEARS.
MS. MCCRACKEN CONCLUDED BY HIGHLIGHTING THE COUNTY'S ANNUAL TRIVIA BEE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE
COUNTY'S LITERACY PROGRAM.
4.03 Employment Contract for Human Resources Director
County Administration
Brian Ring, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, provided a report for the Board.
THE FOLLOWING STAFF ADDRESSED THE BOARD: SHERI WATERS, INTERIM DIRECTOR OFTHE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(MOTION: RITTER; SECOND: LUCERO)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES —SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
4.04 2020 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Calendar
County Administration
Ashley Snyder, Assistant Clerk of the Board, provided a report for the Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: ADOPT VERSION 1 OF THE 2020 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR.
(MOTION: TEETER; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
4.05 Agreement Between the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the Butte Subbasin for
Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Water and Resource Conservation
PAUL GOSSELIN, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION, AND KELLY PETERSON,
WATER RESOURCE SCIENTIST, WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
Board direction: Continue this item to a future meeting date.
4.06 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Article X111.5, Entitled "Children and Families Commission,"
of Chapter 2, Entitled, "Administration," to update Membership Requirements and add Alternate
MAmhorc
Other — Butte County Children and Families Commission
DANETTE YORK, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
AMENDING ARTICLE XIII.5, ENTITLED "CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION," OF CHAPTER 2,
ENTITLED, "ADMINISTRATION," TO UPDATE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND ADD ALTERNATE
MEMBERS."
(MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND: LUCERO)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
4.07 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
3.01 Resolutions Establishing Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Auditor -Controller
GRACIELA GUTIERREZ, AUDITOR -CONTROLLER, CATHY MOORE, PROPERTY TAX AND GRANT ACCOUNTING,
MANAGER, AUDITOR -CONTROLLER, AND REBECCA MITTAG, SUPERVISOR AUDITOR -ACCOUNTANT,
AUDITOR -CONTROLLER, ADDRESSED QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(MOTION: LUCERO; SECOND: RITTER)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 19-254 and Resolution No. 19-255.
4.08 Letter of Support - HR 2838 - Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation
Routes Act
County Administration
SHARI MCCRACKEN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, WITH THE ADDITION OF SENATOR FEINSTEIN
AND SENATOR HARRIS.
(MOTION: TEETER SECOND: RITTER)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 10:30 am —Camp Fire Update
County Administration
CASEY HATCHER, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD. MS. HATCHER INVITED
THE FOLLOWING STAFF TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
DENA WILSON, INCIDENT COMMANDER, CALOES, PROVIDED A REPORT ON THE UPCOMING PUBLIC SAFETY POWER
SHUTOFF.
RADLEY OTT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS, PROVIDED A REPORT REGARDING TREE REMOVAL.
TOMMY RAYMOND, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH DIRECTOR, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
PROVIDED A REPORT REGARDING NON-CONGREGANT SHELTER.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
Board action: Accepted for information.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES —SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
5.02 11:05 am - Resolution Adopting Service Charges in the County of Butte for FY 2019-20
Auditor -Controller
MEEGAN JESSEE, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE
BOARD.
THE FOLLOWING STAFF ADDRESSED THE BOARD:
DENNIS SCHMIDT, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
RADLEY OTT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(MOTION: TEETER; SECOND: LUCERO)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 19-260.
5.03 11:15 am - 2019 Building Code Adoption Update
Development Services
CURTIS JOHNSON, BUILDING MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD.
THE FOLLOWING STAFF ADDRESSED QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD: CASEY HATCHER, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION; AND TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: JOHN STONEBREAKER.
Board action: Accepted for information.
5.04 1:00 pm — Update on Butte County's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
County Administration
CINDI DUNSMOOR, EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCED THE ITEM.
JEANINE FOSTER OF FOSTER MORRISON CONSULTING AGENCY PROVIDED A REPORT FOR THE BOARD.
PUBLIC COMMENT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT ANY SPEAKERS.
Board action: Accepted for information.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: PASTOR KEVIN THOMPSON, AND LISA COURIER.
RECESS
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority
Board.
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENTAGENDA
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: TEETER; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
2.01 Agreement Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Butte County In -Home Supportive
Service Public Authority Labor Negotiations
Employment and Social Services
Board action: Agreement amendment approved.
BRIAN RING, ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, AND SHELBY BOSTON, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES, ADDRESSED QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD.
3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: CARNELLA MARKS, ALEXANDRIA GODENEZ, EDWIN
DEWHEM, BONITA MALONE, SASCHA SARNOFF, RUTH SARNOFF, WILLIAM BYNUM, STEVEN MARQUARDT, MARY KAY BENSON,
DWANE CAMP JR., ADOLFO RIVERA, ALI MEDERS-KNIGHT, DIANE STALLARD, DANA SHORT, AND ROSANNA PEREZ.
5. CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
Anir IRIuMRKIT
Adjourn as the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte County Board of
Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL, READ THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA INTO THE RECORD.
7.01 Public EmDlovee EmDlovment. ADDointment. Recruitment. Performance Evaluations. Includin
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. Human Resources Director
J. Information Services Director
K. Library Director
L. Public Health Director
M. Public Works Director
N. Water and Resources Conservation Director
7.02 Actual Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
A. Estate of Myra L. Micalizio, et al. v. County of Butte, et al.; United States District Court, Eastern
District Case No.: 2:18 -CV -02005; and
B. Christina Demitrial v. Butte County; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No.:
ADJ1138068; Claim No.: BUAK-550316
7.03 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
A. Miah Basden; Workers' Compensation Claim; Claim No.: BUAK-550106
7.04 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Meegan Jessee
Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers' Unit;
Butte County Management Employees Association; Butte County
Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional
Employees' Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association - Supervisory Unit; UPEC Local 792 - Skilled Trades Unit;
Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit;
Confidential Unit; Non -Represented Unit; Board of Supervisors
Executive Assistants
** THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS OUT OF CLOSED SESSION.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
7 here being no further business before the Bourd, the
meeting adjourned, 7he Butte County Bourd of
A 7TES71, Supervisors will reconvene at the next regular meeting,
Shuri McCracken, Chief Administrative scheduled.for October 8, 2019,
Qfficer and Clerk oe Bourd
f they
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Steve I ambert, Chair
AsdNey Snyder, Deputy Butte County Bourd of Supervisors
AssJstant Oerk of the If3oard
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