SALARIES for appointed and elected department managers were discussed during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held March 19th in Loyalton. Supervisor Sharon Dryden stated she’d been able to meet with all the department managers except for one and out of all the discussions, the main priority was to bring Tier 1 to a higher level than mid managers. She tried to find the “sweet spot” that everyone could live with and recommended a 5% increase to Tier 1 which would be $140,532.46 annually, 5% increase to Tier 2 - $147,559.09 and 7% increase to Tier 3 -$157,888.22. Supervisor Lee Adams appreciated Dryden’s comments in trying to be fair to everybody, but felt the 5%, 5%, 10% was more equitable. He recommended they wait until after they see what the final budget would be and then put this as a priority on the wish list. Chairman Paul Roen felt the same, adding it was alarming what they recently heard in Sacramento. Public Works and Transportation Director Bryan Davey stated the actual raises for what Adams was proposing would be 7.57% raise for Tier 1, 3.12% raise for Tier 2 and 4.35% raise for Tier 3. Dryden was comfortable with what Adams proposed, adding right now Tier 1 department managers were making less than mid managers. It was stated employees have had 27% in COLAs (Cost of Living Adjustments) and in the same 17 years department managers received only 10%. Dryden added some employees have half their paycheck going to benefits and felt they were well deserving of this increase. Adams recommended a partial fix right now, by bringing Tier 1 up by 1/2 to put them over mid managers at $135,588.71. Clerk-Recorder Heather Foster appreciated them having the discussion. Adams added until they see the numbers from the state, he didn’t want to “tie the hands of future boards”. Auditor Van Maddox stated if they implemented half just of Tier 1 it would be $6,722.25 for the rest of this year. A full year would be $26,889. If they implemented the whole 5%, 5%, 10% it would be $85,761 for a year. Maddox added the only thing that would change is the CalPERS rate which will drop slightly and future COLAs. Adams liked the intent of 5%, 5%, 10% and to take action on half for Tier 1 and defer the rest of the changes until they know what the final budget is. Board gave direction to bring back as a resolution.
A RESOLUTION rejecting bids for the Sierraville School Renovation Project due to budget constraints of this project was approved unanimously during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held March 19th. Public Works Director Bryan Davey reported they had received two qualified bids but both were over $1 million, which is double the total funding available through State Parks Prop. 68 and USDA grants. He stated he would continue to work with the architect to rescope the project to fit within the available budget, adding no additional funds were available. The highest priority has always been to replace the roof, and Davey feels they can also get the painting, windows and doors done with the rescope.
ALAN TEAGUE of Sierra City was unanimously appointed as the new Planning Commissioner by the Sierra County Board of Supervisors on March 19th in Loyalton. Teague takes the seat made vacant by retiring Commissioner Janet Baldridge. He has many years of experience in Software Development and spent six years on City of Alameda Planning Board. Teague listed major accomplishments on that Board as their Housing Element, General Plan and updating Zoning to match. Teague spent the last three years designing, managing and building an off-grid home in Sierra City and wanted to be on Sierra County’s Planning Commission to give back to the community. Supervisor Lila Heuer made the motion to appoint Teague. She felt he was the most qualified and the Planning Commission didn’t have anyone from her district. Teague, who was online, appreciated the phone calls from a couple supervisors to talk about his application and was interested in helping the county. One area he was focused on was workforce housing he sees a need for. Supervisor Lee Adams appreciated such interest in the position and felt any of the five applicants would serve the county well. He liked to see all areas of the County represented. Board Chair Paul Roen announced that two seats will term out this fall adding there would be more opportunities to serve on this board and encouraged the other applicants pay attention to the upcoming vacancies.
Nichole Johnson
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A RESOLUTION rejecting bids for the Sierraville School Renovation Project due to budget constraints of this project was approved unanimously during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held March 19th. Public Works Director Bryan Davey reported they had received two qualified bids but both were over $1 million, which is double the total funding available through State Parks Prop. 68 and USDA grants. He stated he would continue to work with the architect to rescope the project to fit within the available budget, adding no additional funds were available. The highest priority has always been to replace the roof, and Davey feels they can also get the painting, windows and doors done with the rescope.
ALAN TEAGUE of Sierra City was unanimously appointed as the new Planning Commissioner by the Sierra County Board of Supervisors on March 19th in Loyalton. Teague takes the seat made vacant by retiring Commissioner Janet Baldridge. He has many years of experience in Software Development and spent six years on City of Alameda Planning Board. Teague listed major accomplishments on that Board as their Housing Element, General Plan and updating Zoning to match. Teague spent the last three years designing, managing and building an off-grid home in Sierra City and wanted to be on Sierra County’s Planning Commission to give back to the community. Supervisor Lila Heuer made the motion to appoint Teague. She felt he was the most qualified and the Planning Commission didn’t have anyone from her district. Teague, who was online, appreciated the phone calls from a couple supervisors to talk about his application and was interested in helping the county. One area he was focused on was workforce housing he sees a need for. Supervisor Lee Adams appreciated such interest in the position and felt any of the five applicants would serve the county well. He liked to see all areas of the County represented. Board Chair Paul Roen announced that two seats will term out this fall adding there would be more opportunities to serve on this board and encouraged the other applicants pay attention to the upcoming vacancies.
Nichole Johnson
[email protected]
