Tehama County Board of Supervisors Considers Renewing Support Services Agreement

Pictured is the Tehama County Administration Building, where the Tehama County Board of Supervisors meets most Tuesdays. (DN file)

RED BLUFF—The Tehama County Board of Supervisors will discuss Tuesday whether to approve an agreement with APEX Technology Management. The company would provide the county with support services for servers, computers and networking at several county department buildings.

APEX Technology Management has been providing services to the county for several years.

The Remote Support Agreement maintains the Gold level of support for the Desktop service. The services provided under this agreement include unlimited remote support for servers, computers and networks. The On-Premises and Cloud Digital Umbrella Agreement provides daily backups of Office 365 online.

According to county staff, in previous years all services were consolidated into one agreement; however, the agreement changes became confusing when the services were changed. These Apex services are divided into two separate agreements for easy tracking.

The agreement would have a maximum of no more than $30,000 and would take effect on June 1, then end on June 30, 2025.

In other matters

Public Works Director James Simon wants the Council to conclude that the Gallagher Avenue HSIP project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Gallagher Avenue HSIP project, as proposed by staff, includes significant safety improvements. These improvements involve minor modifications to the intersections of Gallagher Avenue at Houghton Avenue and Edith Avenue. These include conversion to stop control on all lanes, transverse rumble strips, flashing lights, bituminous coating and improved road markings.

This project is funded 90 percent by the Road Safety Improvement Program and 10 percent by local road funds.

Auditor-Controller Krista Peterson will seek approval from the Board of Directors to proceed with the B-107 Global Budget Transfer. This transfer is critical for year-end budget and revenue adjustments.

The council will discuss the bylaws approved and submitted by the Veterans Hall Standing Advisory Committee.

This committee is intended to provide support and resources to the rooms. It consists of three veteran representatives, one from each room and two supervisors. Regular meetings are held quarterly and special meetings may be scheduled at the request of the committee, as needed.

According to staff, this committee will provide recommendations that will be presented to the board in accordance with standard agenda procedure.

The proposed statutes were approved by a 4-0 vote.

Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick will ask the supervisor to approve a new employment contract, allowing Thomas Moss to become the new agriculture commissioner.

Staff said Moss was selected as the most qualified candidate. He and Hydrick agreed to salary, benefits and all terms contained in the proposed agreement.

The board meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Tehama County Administration Building, 727 Oak St., in Red Bluff. Meetings are free and open to the public.