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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
MARCH 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Rules of Decorum
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and
appreciates public engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public
to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, impertinent,
slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public.
The Board of Supervisors will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language,
or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of
Board meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being
recessed.
2.1 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda
2.2 Recusal Announcement(s)
Chair Connelly recused himself from Item 3.4.a.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda will begin with any Supervisor Comments on the Consent Agenda Items,
then proceed with the Adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items can be removed for further
discussion at the request of a Supervisor.
Item 3.6.a and Item 3.8.a were pulled for further discussion.
The following member of the public submitted Public Comment: John Stonebraker
for items 3.1.d and 3.4.a (electronically).
Action: ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Supervisor Durfee
Second: Supervisor Ritter
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Motion passed unanimously with the exception of 3.4.a which passed with a 4-0-1
Vote (Ayes: Supervisors Durfee, Ritter, Kimmelshue, and Teeter ; Nays: None;
Recusals: Chair Connelly)
3.1. County Administration
3.1.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the February 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.1.b Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Application
Butte County is eligible to apply for HSGP funds from the US Department of Homeland
Security/FEMA on behalf of the Butte County Operational Area. The funds are intended to
enhance prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities from threats and
incidents of terrorism and natural or man-made hazards. The grant specifies that the
Approval Authority determines the use of the funds. The Approval Authority consists of the
Public Health Officer, County Fire Chief, County Sheriff, a municipal Fire Chief and a
municipal Chief of Police.
On January 12, 2026, the Approval Authority met and identified priorities for the 2026
HSGP application including an unmanned explosive ordnance disposal robot for the Butte
County Sheriff's inter-agency bomb squad, personal protective body armor for Butte
County Fire, drop box repair for the Clerk/Recorder Elections Division and renewal of the
County's multi-factor authentication system. Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors
approve the resolution authorizing submission of the application and authorizing the Chief
Administrative Officer and designee(s) to execute grant agreements. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.c Resolution Authorizing Applications for the CDBG Program for the 2025 Funding Year
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) allocates
funds for eligible CDBG activities including housing rehabilitation, planning, and public
services. On August 30, 2025, HCD published a CDBG Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA). The 2025 NOFA contains $27,000,000 available for cities and counties statewide,
$4,400,000 of which may be used for public services. Applications are due to HCD by April
3, 2026. Under the 2025 NOFA, the County is eligible to apply for two plans or public
service programs for up to $300,000 each and $42,000 in additional funds for general
administration of the programs.
On February 24, 2026, the Butte County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to
discuss CDBG applications for the 2025 NOFA. As a result, the Board directed staff to
prepare public service applications for the Mobile Hygiene Center and Older Adult Home
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Delivery Nutrition Program. If awarded, staff will release requests for proposals to select
contractors to perform the work. RFPs shall require selected contractors to collaborate with
related service providers to streamline local assistance to clients. Staff recommend the
Board adopt a resolution authorizing grant applications for the two public service
applications and authorize the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.d Ratify Letter of Support for Colby Mountain Recreation Trails Project - Wildlife
Conservation Board (WCB) Grant Application
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
submit a letter of support for the Butte County Resource Conservation District's grant
application to the WCB for the Colby Mountain Recreation Trails Project. The Project
supports the build-out of a safe, educational, non-motorized trail system near Jonesville in
the Lassen National Forest, including construction of approximately 36 miles of new single-
track trails and improvements to trailheads and parking facilities. The grant application
focuses on completing segments such as the Yana Rim Trail, the Meadow Trail, and the
Humboldt Summit Trailhead. The project supports recreation access, watershed health
education, forest management, post-fire recovery, and economic revitalization in the
region. Staff recommend the Board ratify the letter of support for the Colby Mountain
Recreation Trails Project Grant Application. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.1.e Ratify Letter of Support for Northern California Cling Peach Growers
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
prepare a letter of support for cling peach growers of Northern California in response to the
recent bankruptcy of Del Monte Foods. The bankruptcy has immediate local impacts, as
canceled contracts are leaving growers throughout the region without viable processing
options and creating uncertainty for an industry that has been a cornerstone of the local
agricultural sector for generations. The letter highlights the significant economic challenges
facing cling peach growers and the need for coordinated regional and governmental
support. Staff recommend the Board ratify the letter of support for the Northern California
cling peach growers. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.1.f Letter of Support of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
prepare a letter of support for the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians in their effort to
obtain Federal recognition and establish a trust relationship with the United States
government. The Konkow people are the original inhabitants of the region surrounding the
West Branch of the Feather River and its tributaries. The Konkow Valley Band of Maidu
Indians has maintained cultural identity and longstanding ties to ancestral lands in Butte
County. Staff recommend the Board approve the letter of support for the Konkow Valley
Band of Maidu Indians. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.1.g Letter of Concern Regarding the State's Lack of Management of the Pleasant Grove
Mobile Home Park
At the Feburary 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting the Board directed staff to draft a
letter to Assemblyman Gallagher and Senator Dahle regarding the negligence of the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in overseeing the
Pleasant Grove Mobile Home Park. Unlike other housing, which is permitted locally, mobile
home parks are overseen by HCD. A challenging, but necessary, part of any permitting
activity is enforcement. The State has repeatedly neglected this part of their responsibility.
The State has a long history of recognizing violations in this park, but not moving to code
enforcement. The most recent violation has resulted in 60 units with residents and no
running water. As a result of this unacceptable, deteriorating situation, the State has done
nothing other than wash their hands of their responsibilities by attempting to shift their
responsibility to Butte County. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2. County Counsel's Office
3.2.a Contract Amendment with Rosa E. Valles, Attorney at Law, for Juvenile Dependency
Specialized Legal Services
County Counsel contracts with one full-time and one 75% part-time attorney for specialized
legal services provided to the Department of Employment and Social Services, Children's
Services Division (CSD). Contract attorneys provide legal representation and consultation
on matters such as juvenile dependency, guardianship issues, and termination of parental
rights. The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rosa E. Valles, Attorney at Law,
on October 28, 2025, for 75% part-time specialized legal services, with a term ending
November 2, 2028. Due to the workload, County Counsel recommends amending the
contract with Ms. Valles, to increase the position to full-time for juvenile dependency
specialized legal services for CSD. The amendment increases the maximum financial
obligations by $90,000, not-to-exceed $540,000. This increase is included in the
department budget and charged to State and federal programs. All other terms remain the
same. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.b Contract Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Specialized Legal Services
On October 25, 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore for legal services pertaining to employment relations matters, including
representation during negotiations and administrative and court hearings, with billing based
on hourly rates. Since that time, the Board has approved eight contract amendments
increasing the hourly rates, with the most recent rates ranging from $150-$440. County
Counsel recommends amending the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal
services. The amendment will increase hourly rates to range between $180-$475, effective
March 10, 2026. All other terms remain the same. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.3. Department of Behavioral Health
3.3.a Contract Amendment with Open Line Group Home, Inc.
In July 2025, the Department of Behavioral Health entered into an agreement with Open
Line Group Home, Inc. for short-term residential treatment program services. The term of
the Agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $65,000. Due to
increases in client placement and a higher level of treatment required for some clients, the
cost of services is projected to exceed the maximum payable amount. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an amendment to add additional
residential treatment program locations and increase the maximum amount payable by
$112,184, not-to-exceed $177,184. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4. Department of Development Services
3.4.a Contracts with JW Bamford, Inc. and Greentek Services, LLC for Chapter 38A Abatement
of Hazardous Vegetation
On February 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Chapter 38A of
the Butte County Code, Fire Prevention and Protection, to strengthen wildfire safety
requirements and enforcement provisions. Chapter 38A is jointly administered by the Butte
County Fire Department and the Department of Development Services. Parcels that do not
achieve voluntary compliance are referred to Code Enforcement for abatement of
hazardous vegetation.
In October 2025, the Department of Development Services issued a RFP to solicit vendors
to provide abatement services pursuant to Chapter 38A. Two vendors responded to the
RFP: JW Bamford, Inc. of Oroville and Greentek Services, LLC of Oroville. The
Department recommends the Board approve contracts with both vendors for abatement
services related to Chapter 38A. The term of each contract is five years from the date of
execution, not-to-exceed $500,000 each. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Communications Site Sublicense Agreement for Platte Mountain Communication Tower
and Vault between County of Butte and State of California Highway Patrol
The Platte Mountain Communication Site (Site) is part of the County of Butte
communications infrastructure. The Site is situated on land owned by Sierra Pacific
Industries (SPI). In July 2010, SPI granted the County a Communications Site License
(Master License) for an initial 5-year term with four additional 5-year renewal options for
construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the communication tower and
equipment vault. The contract was amended in 2015 and 2021 to reflect exercised renewal
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options, allowing continued County occupancy and use of the Site through the Master
License expiration date of July 31, 2035. The County is currently in the third renewal term
and pays SPI annual rent of $18,858. Pursuant to rights granted under the Master License,
the County previously executed a sublicense agreement with the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) for use of space in the equipment vault and on the communication tower. The
sublicense expired in 2019 and CHP has remained in holdover tenancy. Staff recommends
approval of a new sublicense agreement establishing an annual fee of $8,953 for Fiscal
Year 2025-26, with a 3% annual increase thereafter for 9 years to more closely align with
the Master License expiration date of July 31, 2035. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of Public Health
3.6.a Agreement Amendment with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets for All Program
The Department of Public Health entered into a grant agreement with the USDOT FHWA
effective September 30, 2023, for the Safe Streets for All program to develop a
comprehensive Safety Action Plan for bikes, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. The total
value of federal funds awarded was $788,000 with an expiration date of September 30,
2025. The USDOT is requesting an amendment to the agreement in order to
administratively close out the grant agreement and de-obligate $97,885 of unspent funds
since the Department completed the work faster than anticipated. The Department
recommends amending the total value of the agreement to $690,116 and acknowledges
receipt of $690,116 of federal funds for completing the agreement. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
Monica Soderstrom, Public Health Director, and Jodi Putnam, Prevention
and Health Promotion Division Director, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
Motioned: Supervisor Kimmelshue
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
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3.7. Department of Public Works
3.7.a Surplus Capital Asset - Telephone System
The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets as surplus that are no
longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department of Public Works
has identified a telephone system which consists of approximately 30 analog telephones
and a server as surplus. The system is over 20 years old, no longer compatible with
current County technology standards, and has been replaced by a modern
communications system. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors declare
the capital asset as surplus and authorize disposal of the system. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSET AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE
COUNTY.
3.7.b Surplus Capital Asset - Vehicles and Equipment for Auction
The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare vehicles surplus that are no longer
serviceable or no longer needed by the County. This must be done to allow auctioning of
the items. The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare nine vehicles,
one trailer and one chemical sprayer as surplus to the needs of the County; remove the
vehicles, trailer and chemical sprayer from the capital asset ledger, and authorize the
County Purchasing Agent to auction the items. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (11) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF
THE COUNTY.
3.8 Fire Department
3.8.a Budget Amendment and Approval of a CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Direct Award Grant
Amendment
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention
(WP) grants are funded by CAL FIRE California Climate Investments (CCI) and provide
funding for wildfire prevention and hazardous fuels reduction projects.
On June 10, 2025, the Board approved the CAL FIRE WP grant project, which included the
acquisition of a Mulcher Tractor and two years of fuel and maintenance expenses. Adding
this asset to the existing Butte County Fire Department fleet increases the pace and scale
of community wildfire risk reduction and hazardous fuels mitigation projects in Concow,
Forbestown, and Kelly Ridge over the next two years and throughout the county thereafter.
Maintenance and indirect expenses will be sustained by the Butte County Fire Department
at the conclusion of the grant.
As the Butte County Fire Department moved forward with implementing the work planned
and described in the grant agreement additional equipment needed to safely implement all
activities described in the grant agreement were identified. The work being conducted is
around populated communities and surrounding surface streets that are, at times,
impacted by the fuels reduction work taking place. The Butte County Fire Department has
received CAL FIRE approval to increase the current grant budget by $40,000 for a total of
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$404,200 to facilitate a one-time purchase of two electronic roadside message boards.
These electronic roadside message boards will be utilized in the project areas where the
heavy equipment is working and potential impacts to roadways or civilians may exist.
Proactive notification of motorists and residents in the area will increase the safety of
civilians as well as fuel reduction personnel. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED), AND
2) APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
Garrett Sjolund, Fire Chief, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: 1) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED), AND 2)
APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
3.9 Other
3.9.a District Priorities Fund Application - Honey Run Covered Bridge Association
Supervisors Teeter and Durfee recommend approval of $3,513.82 split between District 5
and District 2 District Priorities Funds to the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association for
County permitting costs associated with permitting to allow events on the rebuilt
bridge. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE DISTRICT PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comment
Chair Connelly - Attended Wyandotte Creek GSA meeting; BCAG meeting;
LAFCo meeting; Air Quality Management District Board meeting; Northern
Circle Housing Project Grand Opening; Native Sons Crab Feast; taught a hunter
safety course; and met with PG&E representatives.
Supervisor Durfee - Attended BCAG meeting; Air Quality Management
District Board meeting; and met with constituents. Thanked Sheriff Deputies
and Butte County Fire staff regarding a recent fire.
Supervisor Ritter - Attended Rural Master Plan on Aging meeting; BCAG
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meeting; Air Quality Management District Board meeting; Continuum of Care
Households with Children meeting, Behavioral Health Advisory Board Executive
meeting; Passages Adult Resource Board meeting; Jesus Center Dinner; and
spoke at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Luncheon.
Supervisor Kimmelshue - Met with constituents; attended Durham Irrigation
District meeting; LAFCo meeting; Jesus Center Dinner; and the National
Association of Clean Water Agency meeting.
Supervisor Teeter - Met with PG&E Representative for underground update;
attended Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board meeting; Paradise Citizen Alliance
Roundtable meeting; and attended a Zoom meeting regarding attracting new
residents.
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,
(electronically and in-person), and Julie Threet.
4.3 Appointment to the Kimshew Cemetery District
The Kimshew Cemetery District (District) owns and maintains four active cemeteries and
various inactive pioneer and historic cemeteries. There are currently three vacancies on
the District Board and one application has been received requesting reappointment. The
District recommends the Board of Supervisors reappoint Alfred Howard as Trustee to serve
a term ending February 12, 2027. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT ALFRED HOWARD TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE ON THE
KIMSHEW CEMETERY DISTRICT TO SERVE A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12, 2027.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: John
Stonebraker
Action: REAPPOINT ALFRED HOWARD TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE ON THE
KIMSHEW CEMETERY DISTRICT TO SERVE A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12,
2027.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Ritter
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Motion passed unanimously.
4.4 Appointment to the Paradise Cemetery District
The Paradise Cemetery District (District) is an independent special district of the State of
California, formed to provide a respectful, low-cost place of burial to meet the needs of
Paradise and the surrounding areas. There is currently one vacancy on the District Board
and two applications have been received from Katherine McAuliffe and Cindy Swan. The
District recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint Cindy Swan as Trustee to serve a
four-year term ending March 9, 2030. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT A TRUSTEE TO SERVE ON THE PARADISE CEMETERY
DISTRICT FOR A TERM ENDING MARCH 9, 2030.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: APPOINT CINDY SWAN TO SERVE ON THE PARADISE CEMETERY
DISTRICT FOR A TERM ENDING MARCH 9, 2030
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.5 Contract with P31 Enterprises, Inc. for the Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) Roadside
Fuels Reduction Project
On April 8, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public Works to
advertise and solicit bids for the HMGP Roadside Fuels Reduction Project. This project
consists of removing brush, pruning trees, removing and chipping understory trees, and
thinning overstory trees to reduce the fuel load within the right-of-way from Magalia to
Stirling City. Work will focus on removing vegetation that is dead, dying, diseased, or
downed within dense stands of forest and chaparral species.
The Department released a RFP on January 16, 2026. On February 13, 2026, the
Department received three responsive proposals that were evaluated based on
experience, capability, and cost.
The Department has determined that P31 Enterprises, Inc. of Oroville, is the most
responsive and responsible bidder.
The Department recommends the Board enter into a contract with P31 Enterprises, Inc. for
the HMGP Roadside Fuels Reduction Project with a six-month term, in an amount not-to-
exceed $951,842. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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9:48am - Chair Connelly recused himself and left the room.
Wendy Tyler, Interim Director of Public Works, presented this item to the Board.
Comments received by Garrett Sjolund, Fire Chief.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: Lauren
Wemmer, John Stonebraker, and Chris Rauen.
Action: APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CONDITIONS TO ELIMINATE PRESCRIBED
BURNS WITHIN URBAN AREAS AND TO PROVIDE LANDOWNERS WITH THE
OPPORTUNITY TO OPT OUT OF HERBICIDE SPRAYING ON THEIR AFFECTED
PARCELS AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Kimmelshue
Motion passed with a 4-0-1 Vote (Ayes: Supervisors Durfee, Ritter, Kimmelshue,
and Teeter ; Nays: None; Recusals: Chair Connelly)
9:54am - Chair Connelly returned to the Session and was seated.
4.6 Butte County Leadership Academy 2025 Program Summary
In February 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract for Butte County to
partner with The Training Place at Butte College to continue the successful facilitation of
the Countywide Leadership Academy that began in 2023. This academy provided a wide
array of professional trainings conducted by qualified, professional trainers with its primary
focus on succession planning for County leadership positions. The employees that
participated in this academy were identified as a result of their professional
accomplishments and selected for their future leadership potential. This presentation is an
overview of the success of this academy and the partnership with The Training Place at
Butte College including plans for future leadership academies. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
Sheri Waters, Human Resources Director; Tammy Ausmus and Dennis Bryant,
Eligibility and Employment Supervisors, and Nikolay Ostrovskiy, Senior
Program Manager of Public Health, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
Accepted for information.
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4.7 Employment Contract for Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Approval is requested for an employment contract with Meegan Jessee for the position of
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. The term of the contract is July 24, 2026 through
July 23, 2029. The proposed annual salary is $256,547.20. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.8 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
4.9 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
Comments recieved by Meegan Jessee, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.
4.10 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: John
Stonebraker
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, 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
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I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - One Case
M.B. v. County of Butte et al, United States District Court, Eastern District of California
2:23-cv-01977 DAD-SCR (COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.3 Closed Session Public Comment
There being no further business before the Board, the
meeting adjourned. The Butte County Board of Supervisors
will reconvene at the next regular meeting, scheduled for
March 24, 2026.
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer and
Clerk of the Board
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
Deputy
Assistant Clerk of the Board