Lassen County Board of Supervisors April 14, 2026

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 14, 2026, included extensive discussions on various procurement and contract matters. Key procurement topics included approval of contracts for wildfire mitigation projects involving reforestation and fuels reduction, with detailed cost per acre estimates and multi-year planning. The board approved contracts related to behavioral health services, including amendments to agreements with Kasa Serenity LLC and Restpad Corporation to address increased demand and service needs. Additionally, the board approved a $126,000 purchase of mountain top communication equipment funded by a grant to enhance public safety communications. Personnel-related budget adjustments were also discussed, including funding for an additional full-time personnel assistant in Health and Social Services to support recruitment and administrative functions. The board approved appointments to the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District and addressed volunteer workers' coverage under workers' compensation policies. Recruitment efforts for a Public Works Director were noted, with emphasis on qualifications and the importance of a professional engineer. Motions were passed to approve these contracts and budget items, reflecting ongoing efforts to support county infrastructure, public safety, and health services through strategic procurement and staffing decisions.