Special meeting March 24 to receive comments on the adequacy of the draft EIR for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project

Idaho-Maryland Mine Planning Commission Meeting, March 24th

A Special Public Meeting before the Planning Commission will be held on March 24, 2022, beginning at 9:30 am in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, to receive comments from public agencies and the public on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine project.

All public comments on the Draft EIR must be submitted via email to Idaho.MMEIR@co.nevada.ca.us or hardcopy to the Nevada County Planning Department Attn: Matt Kelley by 5 pm on April 4th. This deadline was extended following the winter storms to allow the public a total of 91 days to submit comments.

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Last Week to Apply for Microbusiness Grants!

Nevada County's Microbusiness grant applications are open through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. Nevada County will disburse $107,500 in relief funds to up to 43 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Microbusinesses in Nevada County may be eligible for $2,500 in grant funding.

The grant program is designed to provide relief to our community's hardest-to-reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs that face systemic barriers to accessing capital, such as businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, individuals without documentation, individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural communities.

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Virtual Know the Signs Suicide Prevention Training – Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-3:00pm via Zoom

Nevada County Public Health will be hosting a virtual Know the Signs suicide prevention training. Training attendees will learn about the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with someone they're concerned about, and resources available to help people experiencing thoughts of suicide.

The training is free and open to the public.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Know the Signs training for your agency or organization, please contact Toby Guevin, Health Education Coordinator at Nevada County Public Health at toby.guevin@co.nevada.ca.us or 530-847-8030.

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Join the Nevada County Transportation Commission

Join the Nevada County Transportation Commission and help identify transportation needs, propose solutions, and assist in implementing projects to create a balanced regional transportation system, while protecting the rural qualities and historic character of Nevada County. On the Transportation Commission you will get involved in the planning, communicating and coordinating with the citizens and decision-makers of Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, the Town of Truckee, and Caltrans.

Currently, there are two Board of Supervisor’s appointed positions available: one At-Large Member vacancy representing the Elderly/Disabled Community and one At-Large Member position, both to fill unexpired 4-year terms ending December 31, 2025.

For further information on the commission, visit the Nevada County Transportation Commission website, or reach out directly to Mike Woodman, Executive Director at 530-265-3202.

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Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency Update

Earlier this week, the Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (TTWHA) Board of Directors, including Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman, convened for a strategic planning session.

An incredible group of regional leaders with a passion toward advancing housing solutions came together to identify strategic solutions, set priorities, and transform solutions into strategies and actions for public agency workforce housing.

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VA Considers Adding Nine Cancers to Presumptive List due to Burn Pit Exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it intended to add nine rare respiratory cancers related to toxic chemical exposure to its presumptive list of service-connected conditions due to exposure to burn pits. Once confirmed, these respiratory cancers will apply to veterans who served any amount of time in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations from August 2, 1990, all the way through to our service members who are currently serving.

The VA made this announcement on March 1, 2022, as part of the Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act of 2021. This bill was passed with the intention of expanding access to health care and disability compensation for veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals in the air, water, and soil during their military service. The VA came to this conclusion through the recommendation of the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) newly formed Health Outcomes Military Exposures team. This team led a focused review of scientific and medical evidence over the course of the past year in relation to exposure to particulate matters and toxic chemicals in the air, water, and soil and the subsequent development of rare respiratory cancers.

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Teamwork: District 4 Update from Board of Supervisors Chair Sue Hoek

Supervisor Hoek’s Teamwork newsletter is issued monthly and covers topics relevant to District 4.

In her March 2022 newsletter, Supervisor Hoek shares with readers Sierra Family Health Center’s 40^th anniversary celebration (and major kudos to its founder, Dr. Peter Van Houten); the recently announced microbusiness grants, as well as the Outdoor Safety Fund grants; updated masking guidelines for schools; a South Yuba River update; a plug for the Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council; a return to in-person events at the libraries; free upcoming green waste events; and Weights and Measures Week in Nevada County.

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Supervisor Ed Scofield Reelected as CSAC Treasurer

Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield has been re-appointed to serve as Treasurer of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for 2022. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Supervisor Scofield serves in this leadership position for the Association that represents California's 58 counties at the state and federal level.

“I have known Supervisor Scofield for many years now and have always appreciated the professionalism and experience that he brings to the table. I am honored that he is stepping up to the plate. We are very pleased,” said CSAC President Supervisor Ed Valenzuela.

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Nevada County Media: A Place to Create and Collaborate

The County Executive Office team recently had the opportunity to participate in an interactive workshop hosted by Nevada County Media (NCM). With coaching and assistance from NCM Executive Director Ramona Howard and a cadre of volunteers, the CEO team created a public service announcement from scratch using NCM’s beautiful studios and equipment.

NCM is responsible for operating three cable channels and several on-demand channels. Their state-of-the-art production facility includes meeting rooms, four private editing rooms, two control rooms for live editing and streaming events, a large lounge, ample parking, high-speed internet, plenty of production lighting, cameras, audio equipment, projectors, and more.

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YubaNet: Getting Ready for Peak Fire Season – Family Emergency Plan

If you are asked to evacuate during a fast-moving fire, how do you reassemble your family if some are at work, others at home or school? How do you stay in touch and know everyone’s OK? The short answer: By having a family emergency plan.

The Family Emergency Plan is your personal “What If” and “How Do We” action plan. Four easy steps:

Collect the information
Make a plan
Practice, at home and on the road
Get involved

March 22nd Board Meeting Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors. The Tuesday, March 22nd meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by emailing BOS.PublicComment@co.nevada.ca.us or by using the Board’s eComment system. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 8 and 9 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

At 10:30 am, following public comment for items not on the agenda and the consent calendar, Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell will present a resolution to provide funding for the purchase of property to be used for permanent supportive housing.

Child Support Services, Collections, and Housing Director Mike Dent will then bring a resolution approving a contract with Hospitality House to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness and Chief Information Officer Stephen Monaghan will bring two resolutions related to County surplus property.

At 1:30 pm, Human Resources Director Steven Rose will present Nevada County Employee Service Awards to 86 County employees.

View the March 22nd Meeting Agenda

Job Openings at Nevada County: Defensible Space Inspector

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County is seeking a Defensible Space Inspector. This is a full-time permanent position where individuals, with general supervision, coordinate and conduct defensible space inspections and work with property owners to achieve compliance with the Nevada County Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance. The Defensible Space Inspector position encompasses educating individuals and organizations on topics related to fire prevention (Defensible Space and Home Hardening).

The Defensible Space Inspector will be responsible for drafting detailed inspection reports as well as interpreting and applying the Nevada County Defensible Space Ordinance. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail oriented, confident learning new computer applications (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, ArcGIS Field Maps and Accela) and have excellent customer service and communication skills.

A Defensible Space Inspector is an integral part of Nevada County whose mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of the community! This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have at lease one year of fire prevention, defensible space training, or related experience. No college degree is required but if you have an associate degree in Forestry, Fire Science or Environmental Science, that’s a plus!

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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