Microbusiness Grants Open on February 23rd

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. Applications will be open Wednesday, February 23rd at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m.

“This program focuses on supporting the small businesses that make Nevada County a special place to live and work," said County Executive Officer Alison Lehman. "Post-pandemic economic recovery for every size business is key to our success and is an important part of our economic development strategy supporting a Board Objective.”

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Nevada County’s 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Set for February 24th

The Nevada County Regional Continuum of Care (NCRCoC), in coordination with Nevada County and the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS), announced Nevada County’s annual point-in-time count of homeless individuals and families will take place on February 24, 2022.

Point-in-time (PIT) counts are required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive federal funding to address homelessness. Since 2017, the State has also moved to allocate homelessness and housing funding based on local PIT count numbers. It is vitally important that everyone experiencing homelessness in Nevada County is counted and that information about their specific needs is collected to effectively utilize incoming funding to address service and housing needs for vulnerable residents of the County. 

Do you know someone who is experiencing homelessness? Contact the HOME Team by calling (530) 470-2686 or email home@co.nevada.ca.us. In Eastern Nevada County, contact North Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services by calling (530) 386-7954.

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Masking Strongly Recommended by Public Health Officials

Nevada County reverted to the State of California Health Officer Order on Wednesday, February 16th. Although the local masking order has been rescinded, it is still highly recommended that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a high-quality mask while in public spaces.

The California State Health Officer order:

• Requires unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask in public spaces.
• Requires all individuals to wear a mask in specific indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, including public transportation, K-12 schools and childcare, healthcare settings, congregate living settings such as long-term care settings and senior care facilities, emergency shelters, cooling and heating centers, homeless shelters, state and local correctional facilities, and detention centers.

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Board of Supervisors February 22^nd Agenda 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. The Tuesday, February 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 6 and 7 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

At the beginning of the meeting, Supervisors will provide two Certificates of Recognition to Niel Locke for 25 years of service on the Historical Landmarks Commission and to the Sierra Family Health Center for their 40th anniversary. Then, Supervisors will consider two Resolutions supporting the national designation of the Donner Summit Tunnels as a National Historic Landmark and proclaiming March 2022 as the 50th Anniversary of the National Senior Nutrition Program.

 At 11:00 a.m., following public comment for items not on the agenda and the consent calendar, Supervisors will hear a presentation on the Emergency Medical Care Committee.

Then, Supervisors will consider a Resolution to approve a contract with Sierra Business Council for the management of the Microbusiness Grant Program.

 View the February 22nd Meeting Agenda

Supervisor Miller and RCRC Advocate for Rural Counties in D.C.

Nevada County District III Supervisor Dan Miller recently led a delegation to Washington D.C. advocating for rural county issues as the current chair of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). RCRC is an advocacy association representing 38 rural California counties in Sacramento and Washington D.C. 

Supervisor Miller teamed up with RCRC 1st Vice-Chair and Butte County Supervisor Doug Teeter, RCRC 2nd Vice-Chair and Monterey County County Supervisor Chris Lopez, and RCRC Immediate Past Chair and Mono County Supervisor Stacy Corless to meet with top congressional leaders and administration officials, including Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, and members of the House of Representatives including Nevada County’s delegates Congressman Doug LaMalfa and Congressman Tom McClintock. The RCRC delegation also met with representatives from the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and U.S. Department of Transportation.

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YubaNet: Getting Ready for Peak Fire Season – “Spring Cleaning”

This week, we’ll tackle brush and sheds. Brush clearing, also know as the gift that keeps on giving, is on our weekly menu. Winter, even one as dry and warm as this one, is a great time to tackle the fuel reduction project. Fewer leaves and relatively softer soil make some of the work easier. After the winter storm, more brush than usual awaits your attention.

Removing the undergrowth is a critical step in making your property safer. Restoring the landscape to a more natural state contributes to forest health, minimizes ignition risks and, in case of a fire, can reduce fire intensity thanks to a reduced fuel load.

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Job Openings at Nevada County 

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.

The County of Nevada is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Analyst II, for a full-time, term-limited wildfire mitigation County Coordinator. This impactful position will serve in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) with a specific focus on wildfire mitigation.
 
The primary goals of the Nevada County Coordinator position are to educate, encourage, and develop county-wide collaboration and coordination among wildfire mitigation groups, helping to improve overall wildfire resiliency strategies and community preparedness. These goals will be accomplished by building relationships between existing wildfire mitigation groups, connecting these groups with county-level emergency management officials, collaborating on fire mitigation projects, sourcing and assisting with county-wide wildfire grant applications, and performing outreach and communication across the county.  Please visit our website for additional information and filing deadline.

Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Administrative Analyst II
• Appraisal Technician I - Temporary
• Clerk Recorder Assistant II-Temporary
• Clerk Recorder Assistant I-Temporary
• Senior Information Systems (IS) Analyst
• Social Services Aide

View Current Job Openings

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