Trinity County supervisors approve resolutions, contracts and ordinances in roll-call votes

Trinity County’s Board of Supervisors took final action on a number of items during its May 20 meeting, approving proclamations, resolutions, contracts and local ordinance changes by roll-call votes.

The board adopted a proclamation declaring May 18–24, 2025, National Public Works Week in Trinity County; approved two separate resolutions urging federal recognition for the Norilmok Gwentu Nation (HR 619) and the Sonangwe tribe; amended the County Administrative Officer’s employment contract to extend the term to April 18, 2026, and to add one week of professional leave; and approved two five‑year, on‑call agreements for geotechnical services for disaster response. The board also adopted updates to environmental health fees under Trinity County’s California Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and approved a county ordinance adding building-permit exemptions for specified agricultural structures.

Key votes and outcomes - Proclamation — National Public Works Week: moved, seconded and approved by roll call (ayes recorded: Lutweiler, Cox, Brownfield, Carpenter Harris). Outcome: adopted. - Resolution supporting federal recognition of Norilmok Gwentu Nation (HR 619): moved, seconded and approved by roll call (ayes recorded: Cox, Carpenter Harris, Lutweiler, Brownfield). Outcome: adopted. - Resolution supporting federal recognition of the Sonangwe tribe: moved, seconded and approved by roll call (ayes recorded: Lewyler, Carpenter Harris, Cox, Brownfield). Outcome: adopted. - Amendment…