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Board changes Planning Division title, ratifies interim public‑works pay and authorizes negotiator for Susanville Armory
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The board approved renaming the Planning Division role to 'chief planner' to ease recruitment, ratified a side letter giving an interim 15% pay adjustment for the acting public‑works director and authorized staff to pursue negotiation details for purchase of the Susanville Armory at 205 Russell Ave.
Planning and Building Services requested a job‑title modification to reduce confusion between the division manager role and the department director. Gabriel Moore said the current title 'director of the Planning Division' has impeded recruitment because applicants expect director‑level pay; the board approved changing the title to 'chief planner' and staff will apply the change to the active recruitment.
Separately the board considered and ratified a side letter providing a 15% interim pay adjustment for the acting public‑works director while several upper management slots in that department are vacant. Supervisors debated whether a PE should be required for the permanent director and raised concerns about setting a precedent for interim pay differentials; the board ratified the side letter by motion (one supervisor recorded a no vote).
The board also authorized county staff to pursue negotiations with the State of California concerning purchase of the Susanville Armory (205 Russell Avenue). Staff reported a walkthrough that suggested the building is in generally good shape but noted potential asbestos and the need for a full condition and cost analysis; staff will return with more specifics as negotiations progress.
