AN AGREEMENT between Motorola and the County of Sierra for the replacement of the Sheriff’s Dispatch Radio Console in an amount not to exceed $178,931.47 was unanimously approved during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on October 7th in Downieville.
The Sheriff’s Office dispatch radio console is a critical component of county wide emergency communications and is in need of replacement to ensure continued reliability. The current system continues to have problems with repeated “band-aids” to keep it working.
Two quotes were obtained and Motorola provided the lesser bid which has been budgeted.
Board Chair Lee Adams stated Sheriff Mike Fisher is also looking for possible reimbursement, but the console is critical for officer safety.
WOLF IMPACTS IN SIERRA VALLEY were discussed during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held Tuesday, October 7th in Downieville. Supervisor Paul Roen reported both the CDFW Strike Force and USDA Drone Team have left the Valley and it has been a struggle since, trying to get information updates. Roen stated the Regional Director, Paul Souza has been coming to their aid, but the kills continue and they continue to fight daily with Fish and Wildlife staff. He said they are continuing to push hard and felt the trip to Washington D.C. helped secure some strong outside influences, which he hopes to force an outcome. Board Chair Lee Adams stated RCRC (Rural County Representatives of California) put together a Predatory Species Management ad hoc committee that will be meeting soon. Roen added he had a lengthy conversation with the Department of the Interior. He does not think they will get the delisting, but is hoping to get legislation to give them some options. Roen explained it’s a concept to only deal with animals creating extensive havoc or economic hardships, adding it’s about management not about delisting. Supervisor Sharon Dryden called it a common sense approach.
As of October 6th, the number of confirmed and probable wolf depredations was up to 92.
AN UPDATE on the Smithneck Road Project was given by Sierra County Public Works Director Bryan Davey during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, October 7th in Downieville. Davey reported they received an agreement to proceed forward without having to do the Phase 2 Archeological Evaluation by giving up the bike lane, adding, “It’s the only path forward” and received concurrence from Cal Trans that they can proceed under those conditions. The next step is finding additional money going forward, and hoped to get revised plans in the next couple months. Supervisor Sharon Dryden stated it was disappointing they are only paving from Hwy 49 to Antelope Road. Davey stated they would be designing the full project from Hwy 49 to Smithneck Park and will do the construction in stages.
He also talked briefly about undergrounding. To prevent wildfires and help keep the power on, PG&E is installing 10,000 miles of powerlines underground. In Alleghany, PG&E is doing the final paving and currently working in Pike. Davey stated there’s been a lot of complaints over the traffic control
and are working to improve the communication. He said Downieville will have similar situations but will have undergrounding which is a huge benefit to the communities.
DON RUSSELL of Downieville and Mt. Messenger fame, was unanimously appointed to the Sierra County Planning Commission during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on October 7th.
Russell fills the seat vacated by long time Commissioner Liz Fisher who retired last month.
Russell was one of three applicants for the position. The other applicants were Gerald “Sandy” Sanders of Downieville who has applied several times and Joseph Marcy of Pike.
Board Chair Lee Adams felt Russell’s “decades of exposure” to Sierra County held a lot of weight and thanked the other applicants.
The Sheriff’s Office dispatch radio console is a critical component of county wide emergency communications and is in need of replacement to ensure continued reliability. The current system continues to have problems with repeated “band-aids” to keep it working.
Two quotes were obtained and Motorola provided the lesser bid which has been budgeted.
Board Chair Lee Adams stated Sheriff Mike Fisher is also looking for possible reimbursement, but the console is critical for officer safety.
WOLF IMPACTS IN SIERRA VALLEY were discussed during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held Tuesday, October 7th in Downieville. Supervisor Paul Roen reported both the CDFW Strike Force and USDA Drone Team have left the Valley and it has been a struggle since, trying to get information updates. Roen stated the Regional Director, Paul Souza has been coming to their aid, but the kills continue and they continue to fight daily with Fish and Wildlife staff. He said they are continuing to push hard and felt the trip to Washington D.C. helped secure some strong outside influences, which he hopes to force an outcome. Board Chair Lee Adams stated RCRC (Rural County Representatives of California) put together a Predatory Species Management ad hoc committee that will be meeting soon. Roen added he had a lengthy conversation with the Department of the Interior. He does not think they will get the delisting, but is hoping to get legislation to give them some options. Roen explained it’s a concept to only deal with animals creating extensive havoc or economic hardships, adding it’s about management not about delisting. Supervisor Sharon Dryden called it a common sense approach.
As of October 6th, the number of confirmed and probable wolf depredations was up to 92.
AN UPDATE on the Smithneck Road Project was given by Sierra County Public Works Director Bryan Davey during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, October 7th in Downieville. Davey reported they received an agreement to proceed forward without having to do the Phase 2 Archeological Evaluation by giving up the bike lane, adding, “It’s the only path forward” and received concurrence from Cal Trans that they can proceed under those conditions. The next step is finding additional money going forward, and hoped to get revised plans in the next couple months. Supervisor Sharon Dryden stated it was disappointing they are only paving from Hwy 49 to Antelope Road. Davey stated they would be designing the full project from Hwy 49 to Smithneck Park and will do the construction in stages.
He also talked briefly about undergrounding. To prevent wildfires and help keep the power on, PG&E is installing 10,000 miles of powerlines underground. In Alleghany, PG&E is doing the final paving and currently working in Pike. Davey stated there’s been a lot of complaints over the traffic control
and are working to improve the communication. He said Downieville will have similar situations but will have undergrounding which is a huge benefit to the communities.
DON RUSSELL of Downieville and Mt. Messenger fame, was unanimously appointed to the Sierra County Planning Commission during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on October 7th.
Russell fills the seat vacated by long time Commissioner Liz Fisher who retired last month.
Russell was one of three applicants for the position. The other applicants were Gerald “Sandy” Sanders of Downieville who has applied several times and Joseph Marcy of Pike.
Board Chair Lee Adams felt Russell’s “decades of exposure” to Sierra County held a lot of weight and thanked the other applicants.
