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The District Board additionally requests that specified County Officials be authorized and
directed to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction. (TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comment
Supervisor Connelly - Attended Richvale Irrigation District annual meeting, met with
constituents regarding grazing land, and toured Oroville Hospital's new building.
Supervisor Durfee - Attended Western Canal Water District meeting. Requested a
letter be sent to Chico CHP and local trucking companies that trucks over 60ft aren't
permitted on Keefer Rd.
Supervisor Ritter - Attended CSAC Regional meeting and toured emergency
housing areas in Maui, Hawaii. Requested an agenda discussion regarding CSA 211
and Emergency Services.
Supervisor Kimmelshue - Thanked Mike Hodson and Kristi Olio in regard to the
reopening of Gridley Veteran's Hall.
Supervisor Teeter - Requested a discussion regarding a possible mechanism to
require homeowners who are not handling their trash properly to use trash service.
Attended CSAC Regional meeting and had a meeting with Katie Simmons, Deputy
Administrative Officer, and Explore Butte County.
4.2 Public Comment
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to
California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item
not listed on the agenda. Please note that Public Comment is in two separate sections.
One, at the beginning of the regular agenda, which will last a maximum of 15 minutes, with
another to follow as the last item on the regular agenda with no time limits.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: Diana Dreiss (in
person and electronically), The Cameraman, John Stonebraker and Julie Threet
( electronically).
4.3 New Public Service Hours for Butte County Library
On November 5, 2024, Butte County residents voted in favor of Measure H to increase
funding for public services, including the Butte County Library. The Board of Supervisors
increased appropriations in the FY 2024-25 budget on November 11, 2024, to add 16.5
FTE positions, impacting public service hours in all six branch libraries. With the additional
positions, library branches are able to increase operational hours to historic levels.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES-MARCH 25, 2025
Motion passed unanimously.
4.8 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, and Meegan Jessee, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board.
Comments received by Danielle Nuzum, Deputy Administrative Officer, regarding fire
recovery.
4.9 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 9:02 am -Timed Item -Report on CSAC Activities
CSAC is a lobbying, advocacy, and service organization that represents all 58 counties in
California at the state and federal levels. Its primary purpose is to represent county
governments before the California Legislature, state administrative agencies, and the
federal government. CSAC also focuses on educating state and federal decision-makers,
as well as the public, about the value and necessity of county programs and services.
In addition to advocacy, CSAC provides various services to its member counties, including
finance, investment, insurance, and educational programs. Graham Knaus, the Chief
Executive Officer of CSAC, will provide a report on current CSAC activities. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, and Graham Knaus, CSAC Chief Executive
Officer, presented this item to the Board.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: John Stonebraker.
Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION AND RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT.
Accepted for information.
5.2 9:05 am -Timed Item -Recognition of CSAC Credentialed California County Senior
Executive Program Graduates
CSAC offers a comprehensive Senior Executive Program designed to enhance the
leadership and management capabilities of county executives. This program requires the
successful completion of ten rigorous CSAC courses covering a broad range of topics
pertinent to effective county governance and administration. The Program provides
participants with advanced training in areas critical to effective County leadership, including
policy development, fiscal management, and intergovernmental relations.