Board of Supervisors Special Meeting (2025-11-10)

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 13 MODOC COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ned Coe, Supervisor District I Shane Starr, Supervisor District II Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V Ned Coe Chairperson Chester Robertson County Administrative Officer Board of Supervisors Room 204 S. Court St., Room # 203, Alturas, CA 90101 (530) 233-6201 http://www.co.modoc.ca.us SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 1:00 PM 10:00 AM - Call to Order The Chair of the Board, Ned Coe, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Ned Coe Supervisor District I Present Shane Starr Supervisor District II Present Kathie Rhoads Supervisor District III Present Casey Cockrell Supervisor District IV Present Geri Byrne Supervisor District V Present Chester Robertson County Administrative Officer Present Tiffany Martinez Clerk of the Board/Assistant County Administrative Officer Present Margaret Long County Counsel Present Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Prayer Public Comment This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Board on matters on the consent agenda and matters not otherwise on the agenda. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. If your comment concerns an item shown on the agenda please address the Board after that item is open for public comment. By law, the Board cannot take action on matters that are not on the agenda. Unless otherwise announced, the Chair reserves the right to limit the duration of each speaker to three minutes. Speaker may not cede their time. Agenda items with times listed will be considered at that time all other items will be considered as listed on the agenda or as deemed necessary by the Chair. New California Representative, Jay Jones, provided comments on the history of New California. Jones provided comments on the New California Bill of Rights and announced an event.

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 13 Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, reported that the Sheriff's Office has requested to remove item 4.b. from the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Correspondence No additional correspondence was added to the record. a. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Center for Biological Diversity Petition to List the Northern Roach (Hesperoleucus mitrulus) as a Threatened or Endangered Species under the Endangered Species Act. RESULT: ANNOUNCED b. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Thank you card from Modoc County 4-H for the money received from the annual RCRC basket raffle. RESULT: ANNOUNCED c. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Thank you card from the CalVada History Foundation for the money received from the annual RCRC basket raffle. RESULT: ANNOUNCED d. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Thank you card from Adin Community Park for the money received from the annual RCRC basket raffle. RESULT: ANNOUNCED e. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Controller Malia M. Cohen awards 46 counties for excellence in reporting accurate financial data. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Department Head Reports None. 1. Clerk of the Board Items

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 13 8.h. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Board of Supervisors direction and action regarding appreciation of employees. The Vice-Chair of the Board read a proclamation into the record recognizing November 17 through November 21, 2025, as California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors week. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 1.a. PRESENTATION: Presentation by Modoc Fire Safe Council on the 2025 Year in Review, including an overview of activities, accomplishments and upcoming priorities. Modoc Fire Safe Council Executive Director, Stacey Hafen, provided a report on the activities of the Modoc Fire Safe Council for the 2025 year, and requested feedback from the Board of Supervisors. 2. Consent Agenda Items 2.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an annual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc and California Seed Law for the sampling of seed, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-253 2.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and California Department of Public Health-California Sexually Transmitted Disease Branch for Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Development, not to exceed $455,049.00, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 13 II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-254 2.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the County of Modoc and Behavioral Health Data Project, effective July 1, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-255 3. Health Services Items 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to create the non-exempt position and adopt the class specification for a Health Service Nurse III, Range 276: Step-A: $4,327.00-Step J: $6,713.00, effective November 10, 2025. Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed job class creation. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 4. Sheriff/Coroner Items 4.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) 2015 Chevy 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup (Fixed Asset ID# 2110-0359) from the Modoc County Sheriff's Office fixed asset inventory list and allow for disposal, effective November 10, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 13 ABSTAIN: None 4.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to accept the 2025 Department of Justice COPS Hiring Grant for the total Federal Award amount of $250,000.00, with a match of $86,110.00 over the course of five (5) years, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030. Item 4.b. was removed from the agenda by the Clerk of the Board at the request of the Sheriff's Office during the approval of the agenda. 5. Information and Technology Items 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization to purchase one (1) Cisco Network and Digital Network Architecture Advantage, in the amount of $2,818.54. Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed purchase. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-256 6. Public Works Items 6.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award bid from SUNMAX for one (1) A20 electric forklift with charger under the Carl Moyer Grant, not to exceed $16,086.43. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed bid award. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-257 7. Treasurer/Tax Collector Items 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing temporary

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 13 transfer of funds to the Surprise Valley Health Care District regarding a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note, in the amount of $121,030.00, effective November 10, 2025. Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey Von Radar, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. Treasurer-Tax Collector Von Radar stated Article XVI, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of California allows a district to ask for eighty-five (85%) percent of its assessment revenue in advance for the purposes of operation and maintenance. Treasurer-Tax Collector Von Radar reported the amount would be refunded as the tax assessments are collected. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Resolution# 2025-47 7.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and adoption of the revised Modoc County Investment Policy, effective November 10, 2025. Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey Von Radar, provided a background on the proposed changes to the Modoc County Investment Policy, which allows the County of Modoc to begin the Treasury Loan Application process. Treasurer-Tax Collector Von Radar reported the following changes are being recommended by the Treasury Oversight Committee as changes to the Modoc County Investment Policy: 1. Under Article IX: Authorized Investments, the addition of the following: 1. BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED BY LOCAL AGENCIES the County Treasury may purchase the bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of any local agency formed within the County of Modoc through a Treasury loan application process and recommendation of approval through the Treasury Oversight Committee. 2. Under Article IX: Authorized Investments, the deletion of the following: MUNICIPAL SECURITIES include obligations of the County of Modoc, the State of California, any of the other 49 states, and any local agency within the State of California, provided that: The securities are rated “A” or higher by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”). 3. Under Article IX: Authorized Investments, the amendment of 30% to 10% RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 13 7.c. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION: Discussion regarding a promissory note and loan agreement between the Modoc County Treasury and the Surprise Valley Health Care District in the amount of $1,600,000.00 for a term not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days, contingent on the approval of a stipulation agreement between the Surprise Valley Health Care District and related parties regarding IGT Transfers. Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey Von Radar, provided a background on the Modoc County Treasury Oversight Committee meeting, where the Surprise Valley Healthcare District application for a Treasury Loan was approved contingent upon the Board of Supervisors adopting the amended Modoc County Investment Policy. Treasurer-Tax Collector Radar reported the loan would be for one hundred and twenty days (120), and the proposed promissory note and loan agreement would have an interest rate based on the October Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) rate of 4.15%. Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey Von Radar, reported that per the agreement, there would be an addition of 1% for a total rate of 5.15%. 7.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a resolution, promissory note and loan agreement between the County of Modoc and Surprise Valley Health Care District (SVHCD), in the amount of $822,012.00, for a term not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days, contingent on the approval of a stipulation agreement between the Surprise Valley Health Care District and related parties regarding Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT). Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey Von Radar, provided a background on the proposed Resolution, promissory note, and loan agreement. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a detailed background on the process chart provided in the packet. County Administrative Officer Robertson detailed the requirements for the distribution of funds from the Treasury Pool. County Administrative Officer Robertson detailed the requirements in the County of Modoc and the Surprise Valley Healthcare District (SVHCD) resolutions on the actions required for the SVHCD prior to the Auditor releasing IGT funds to the SVHCD. County Administrative Officer Robertson reported that all of the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors are contingent upon the Last Frontier Healthcare District passing the associated items before their board. Supervisor Byrne thanked everyone who worked on the funding issue, as it is a critical issue. Supervisor Byrne stated that due to her past history with the county's hospital crisis, this decision makes her very nervous. Supervisor Byrne stated she would urge the SVHCD to do the things the County of Modoc had to do to get out of the mess they were in. Supervisor Byrne stated that for her, this is a one-time action, as the County of Modoc is still in four million dollars of debt due to the county hospital crisis. Supervisor Cockrell thanked all the individuals who assisted in making this possible. Supervisor Coe reported that the public should view the process chart so they can understand how the process works. Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, reported on the typo correction to the process chart. Karen Stockton Chilson stated she feels the proposal is a work of art. Stockon thanked the Board of Supervisors for their support of the hospital and Surprise Valley.

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 13 Supervisor Coe thanked all of the staff who worked so hard to put the transaction together. Vice-Chair of the SVHCD, Randy Hall, thanked the Board of Supervisors and staff for their support and making this transaction possible. Hall reported that the SVHCD needs to do a better job at communicating with the public. Hall stated the SVHCD is going to need a lot of help and is looking forward to everyone coming together to assist the district. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Resolution# 2025-48 7.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a promissory note and loan agreement between the County of Modoc and Last Frontier Health Care District (LFHCD), in the amount of $500,000.00, for a term not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days, contingent on the approval of a stipulation agreement between the Surprise Valley Health Care District and related parties regarding Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT). County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed promissory note and loan agreement for the Last Frontier Healthcare District. Motion by Supervisor Cockrell, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as presented. County Counsel, Margaret Long, requested to have minor change authority by the Board of Supervisors to the documents. Contract#2025-258 Motion by Supervisor Cockrell, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a promissory note and loan agreement between the County of Modoc and Last Frontier Health Care District (LFHCD), in the amount of $500,000.00, for a term not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days, contingent on the approval of a stipulation agreement between the Surprise Valley Health Care District and related parties regarding Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT) with authority to County Counsel to make minor changes to the document as needed. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 13 ABSTAIN: None 2:07 p.m. Motion for a fifteen-minute recess until 2:20 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 2:22 p.m. The Board of Supervisors reconvened with all Board of Supervisors members present and continued with item 8.a. 8. Board of Supervisors Items 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract extension between the County of Modoc and Clifton Larsen and Allen LLP for audit services for the years ended June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, not to exceed $349,900.00, effective November 10, 2025 through June 30, 2029. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract# 2025-259 8.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an updated Task Order 1030-80-24-05 Amendment 2 between the County of Modoc and West Yost to complete the water budget and recharge support activities and monitoring for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin, not to exceed $312,167.50, and incorporate the terms and conditions of Grant Agreement# 4600015869 to Task Order 1030-80-24-05, Amendment 1 and Amendment 2. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 13 Contract# 2025-260 8.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval for the Chair of the Board to designate a delegate and alternate to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors for 2026. Chair of the Board, Ned Coe, appointed Supervisor Byrne as the delegate and Supervisor Coe as the alternate for RCRC. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 8.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval for the Chair of the Board to designate a delegate and alternate to the Rural Counties Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors for 2026. Chair of the Board, Ned Coe, appointed Supervisor Starr, Supervisor Coe, and County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, as the representatives for GSFA. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 8.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval for the Chair of the Board to designate a delegate and alternate to the Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board of Directors for 2026. Chair of the Board, Ned Coe, appointed Supervisor Byrne as the delegate and Supervisor Coe as the alternate for RCRC. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 13 ABSTAIN: None 8.f. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval for the Chair of the Board to designate a delegate and alternate to the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board of Directors for 2026. Chair of the Board, Ned Coe, appointed Supervisor Byrne as the delegate and Supervisor Coe as the alternate for RCRC. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 8.g. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Discussion and approval to adopt the 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting calendar. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 9. Comments/Reports 9.a. NO ACTION: Public Comment Elizabeth Cavasso provided comments on the presentation to the Clerk of the Board. 9.b. REPORT: Administrative Services County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided an update on the following: 1) Recovery of the stolen vehicle from the Lookout Road Department; 2) State Office of Migrant Services meeting in Newell; 3) Scheduling Groundwater Basin Boundary Modification meetings with the Department of Water Resources; 4) Early phases of the design review on the streets project; 5) Modoc Siskiyou Community Action meeting; 5) Upcoming meeting with the City of Tulelake on the Visitor Center for Jobs First Initative. Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a report on the following: 1) Civic Plus County of Modoc website update; 2) Department Header Website update; 3) Update on backup recommendations for the County of Modoc; 4) Meeting with the Department of Water Resources on the basin boundary modifications and grant; 5) Update on the addition of Boards and Commissions to the agenda and minutes system; 6) Questica budget module update; 7) Payroll Time

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 12 of 13 and Attendance update; 8) Big Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee meeting on November 17, 2025. 9.c. REPORT: Department Head Auditor, Stephanie Wellemeyer, provided an update on the following: 1) Elections update; 2) ADP Time and Attendance module update; 3) Finance Enterprise update; 4) Annual reports and budget books. 9.d. REPORT: Board of Supervisors Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Modoc County Farm Bureau Dinner; 2) Mountain View Skilled Nursing Building Ribbon cutting; 3) Meeting regarding the Surprise Valley Hospital; 4) Treasury Oversight Committee meeting regarding Surprise Valley Hospital. Supervisor Byrne reported on the following: 1) Prop 50 press conference hosted by the Butte County Farm Bureau; 2) Family Farm Alliance Conference; 3) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board meeting; 4) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board meeting; 5) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board meeting; 6) National Hombuyers Fund (NHF) Board meeting; 7) Farm Bill discussion with the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF); 8) Western Governors' Association Farm Bill panel prep meeting; 9) Attending the Western Governor's Assocation in Scottsdale, Arizona as a panel speaker on the Farm Bill. Supervisor Cockrell reported on the following: 1) First 5 Commission meeting; 2) CalFresh delay collaboration meeting; 3) Surprise Valley Healthcare District (SVHCD) Board meeting; 4) Mountain View Skilled Nursing facility ribbon cutting ceremony; 5) Treasury Oversight Committee meeting. Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) California Jobs First Regional Workshop; 2) Surprise Valley Healthcare District (SVHCD) Board Meeting; 3) Superior California Economic Development (SCED) Committee meeting; 4) Sheriff's Deputy meeting with the County Administrative Officer; 5) Mountain View Skilled Nursing facility ribbon cutting ceremony; 6) Treasure Oversight Committee meeting; 7) Visitor Center meeting for the City of Tulelake. Supervisor Coe reported on the following: 1) Attended the No on Prop 50 press event hosted by the Butte County Farm Bureau; 2) Family Farm Alliance Annual Conference; 3) Surprise Valley Healthcare District (SVHCD) Special meeting; 4) CalWaters Workshop; 5) Western Interstate Region Board meeting; 6) Caltrans Cedarville project update meeting; 7) Surprise Valley Healthcare District (SVHCD) Special Board meeting; 8) Treasury Oversight Committee meeting. The Chair of the Board read the closed session items into the record. 3:04 p.m. Motion to go into closed session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 13 of 13 ABSTAIN: None 10. Closed Session 10.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: Health Services Director. RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 10.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: County Administrative Officer. RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 10.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Report at the conclusion of closed session any actions, if any, taken under Closed Session (Pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the CA Government Code). 5:10 p.m. The Chair of the Board reconvened the meeting and reported out of closed session with all Board of Supervisors members present. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. to meet in regular session on December 9, 2025. ___________________________ Tiffany A. Martinez Clerk of the Board ___________________________ Ned Coe Chair of the Board