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Alpine County meeting: local art exhibit, memorial for community member and filing reminder
Summary
Public speakers at the Alpine County Board meeting announced a library exhibit 'Past Seasons' with a reception on March 14, announced plans for tributes and a donation fund for recently deceased community member Michael Hillstead, and reminded residents that candidate filing remains open through March 6.
Several community announcements and public comments opened the Alpine County Board meeting on Feb. 17.
JT Chevalier, public information officer and economic development director, provided a strategic-plan update and, speaking also as the owner of the Cutthroat Tavern, announced the death of Michael (Mike) Hillstead. Chevalier described Hillstead as "a devoted father" and a longtime community volunteer and said the Cutthroat Tavern and others are coordinating tributes and planning a donation fund for Hillstead's son, Gabriel.
January Bridal of Arts and Culture Alpine County and Angela Franklin of the Alpine County Historical Society described a library exhibit titled "Past Seasons" featuring local artists and said the museum is closed for winter, making the loaned works more accessible. Bridal invited the public to a reception on Saturday, March 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and asked whether the county would participate in creating a public arts policy; community development staff member Sam volunteered to meet and review existing Bear Valley ordinance language and zoning (Title 18).
County Clerk Teola Schmaine reminded residents that candidacy paperwork for the Board of Supervisors, County Clerk, Assessor-Recorder and other local offices remains open through March 6.
The board thanked speakers for the updates and signaled interest in putting related items — such as a public arts policy discussion or a letter to Caltrans about keeping Monitor Pass open between storms — on future agendas rather than taking immediate action during public comment.
Next steps: staff will coordinate with organizers on the art exhibit and policy conversation; the memorial and donation plans will be developed with the family; staff will publish rescheduled Brown Act training details as noted by county counsel.
