In two meetings held on March 11 and March 25, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors addressed various county business matters, including property transfers, emergency declarations, infrastructure updates, and interagency agreements.
During the March 11 meeting, the Board approved transferring vehicles and equipment from the Agriculture Department to other county departments and authorized selling two aging ATVs to Trinity County for $1 each. Scott Ward was appointed as the District IV Commissioner to the Fish, Game, and Recreation Commission. Additionally, the Board adopted an ordinance updating building regulations and approved a $45,000 Behavioral Health contract for renovating a Transitional Age Youth Center.
To address ongoing challenges, the Board confirmed local emergency declarations related to gray wolves and flood conditions and authorized grant applications for Tulelake Airport improvements. Several agreements with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources were approved to support county services and groundwater initiatives. The Board also approved a consulting contract with the Weist Law Firm and submitted required groundwater basin reports to the Department of Water Resources.
In the March 25 meeting, Supervisors approved amended health-related contracts with Partnership Health Plan and the Department of Healthcare Services. They made two appointments to the First 5 Modoc Commission and authorized a $21,374 purchase of a Wanco Mini Matrix Message Board for public health. The Board also approved a new investment advisory contract with Meeder Public Funds and signed a revised agreement for a Federal Lands Access Program project.
Both meetings included closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations and employee evaluations. Updates were provided on military equipment use, and groundwater planning remained a central focus. Overall, the Board advanced several items aimed at maintaining public services, supporting infrastructure, and managing health and environmental needs across the county.
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