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Time Description 9:04 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center with Supervisor Bibby excused. Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Summary of Proceedings) NOTE: The Consent Agenda consists of items that are generally viewed as non-controversial and routine by the department. If the Board wishes to discuss an item, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the end of the timed agenda; or at the Chair’s discretion, may be taken in conjunction with another item scheduled by the respective department. Otherwise, the Consent Agenda items are generally approved in one single motion. This is the appropriate time for the public to advise the Chair of any comments to the Consent Agenda or request to have an item removed from the Consent Agenda. BOARD ACTION: Chair Turpin pulled item 1 for separate action. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, item 1 was approved/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Pickard; Abstained: Fritz; Excused: Bibby. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. Chair Turpin advised of the addendum to the agenda for a closed session matter. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda – none. Board Information Supervisor Aborn advised that the El Portal Pool is getting ready to open for the summer; and he commented on the work on the new temporary bridges at the Ferguson Rockslide – CalTrans hopes to have the work completed by July 4th. Supervisor Fritz thanked everyone for their support during her recent open heart surgery to replace the aorta valve. She advised that she will be unable to attend the CSAC (California State Association of Counties) Legislative Conference. She will hold a District IV meeting at the Government Center on June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Supervisor Pickard advised that he plans to attend the CMSP (County Medical Services Program) meeting on Thursday. He advised that there is a meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this evening at the Government Center to discuss the process and formation of the County Service Area for fire equipment and station maintenance. Supervisor Turpin advised that there will be a meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Don Pedro to discuss the process and formation of the County Service Area for fire equipment and station maintenance. He advised that he attended the golf tournament that the Chamber of Commerce sponsored over the weekend at the Lake Don Pedro Golf and Country Club, and that proceeds will benefit the local fire stations and the Coulterville Park improvements. He attended the Coyote Howl on Saturday in Coulterville. He attended the Lake Don Pedro Community Services District meeting on Monday. He advised that the Board members will be serving lunch at the Senior Activity Center today. He noted that the Pandemic Flu exercise will start on Wednesday. He plans to attend the Memorial Day services at the cemetery on Saturday. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS May 20, 2008 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 5-20-08 Debbie Walton, Child Support Services Director; Approve Lay-off of the Child Support Office Assistant Position Effective July 1, 2008 Due to Cuts in State and Federal Funding to Child Support’s 2008/2009 Budget BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Debbie Walton. The Board concurred with the County Administrative Officer sending a letter to the Governor, legislators, CSAC, RCRC, and others as appropriate objecting to the State’s funding level for this program. (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, Res. 08-195 was adopted approving the recommended action, with the understanding that if funding is restored that the position will be restored/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. Cathi Boze, Agricultural Commissioner; Approve Agreement No. 09-73-06-0260-RA, the Annual Work Plan, Annual Financial Plan and a Letter of Intent for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 with USDA/APHIS/WS (Wildlife Services) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Cathi Boze, Wade Carlson, USDA Wildlife Services District Supervisor, and Don Simms, Wildlife Services Trapper. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman stated he supports this program. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 08-196 was adopted approving the agreement/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 9:55 a.m. Recess 10:02 a.m. Kay Pitts, President, Yosemite Renaissance; Presentation Relative to the Art Show Program and Refreshment Break BOARD ACTION: Kay Pitts provided input on the Yosemite Renaissance Program and thanked the Board for its support. She introduced Dave Forgang/member and Bob Woolard/Executive Director. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman opposed tax dollars being used for this program. 10:11 a.m. Recess for refreshment break. 10:22 a.m. Discussion and Possible Further Action Regarding Continuation of the Local Emergency Due to Landslides on Highway 140 Enroute to Yosemite National Park (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson advised of work on the replacement of the temporary bridges; and he advised that he was unable to participate in the conference call on Monday with CalTrans. Chair Turpin advised that CalTrans has scheduled public workshops on the permanent fix for May 21st at the Government Center and May 22nd in El Portal, from 4 to 7 p.m. (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, Res. 08-197 was adopted finding the local emergency due to the landslides on Highway 140 enroute to Yosemite National Park continues to exist, and continuing the local emergency based on the findings/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. Decline Participation in California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Pool for Pension Obligation Bonds; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Enrollment of Mariposa County in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 20-year “Fresh Start” Program to Begin Paying Down the County’s Unfunded Pension Liability and Authorize the County Administrative Officer to Sign a Letter Requesting Enrollment in the Program (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Rick Benson. Chris Ebie, Auditor, provided input. Input from the public was provided by the following: Kevin Cann asked about the interest rate, whether a lump sum payment could be made, and when the numbers would be available for the Other Post Employee Benefits (OPEB); and he commented on the employee benefit costs for the County versus the federal government. Rick Benson responded to the questions and advised that the interest is 7.75 percent fixed rate pursuant to PERS policy; and that a lump sum payment could be made but the County would not ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 5-20-08 receive reimbursement for nearly 42 percent of the portion covered by the state and federal government. Chris Ebie advised that he is soliciting RFPs to conduct an actuarial study to determine the OPEB amount. Paul Chapman noted that the former Auditor felt that the increase in the retirement benefit would be too costly, and he stated he feels that the County needs to go back to the previous retirement benefit level for the employees. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 08-198 was adopted authorizing enrollment in the “Fresh Start” program as recommended and declining participation in the CSAC pool for Pension Obligation Bonds/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 11:10 a.m. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: California Government Code Section 54956.9(a); Name of Claimant or Case Number and Name of Adverse Parties: Elizabeth Martella v. County of Mariposa; Case No. 9281 (County Counsel); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: SEIU (Service Employees International Union); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard J. Benson (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger) BOARD ACTION: (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 11:34 a.m. Chair Turpin announced the following as a result of the closed session matters: authorization was given to retain special counsel for the Martella case; and information was received for the matter relative to labor negotiations with SEIU. Lunch Service at Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Kris Schenk, Planning Director; LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCo) Meeting (See Separate Minutes) CONSENT AGENDA CA-1 Approval of Summary of Proceedings of May 13, 2008, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) CA-2 Approve Budget Actions Transferring Funds within the Yosemite West Budget for Maintenance and Repairs Performed During this Past Winter and to Cover Required Water Testing through the End of the Fiscal Year ($5,000) (Public Works Director); Res. 08-190 CA-3 Accept Funding for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in the Amount of $51,789 for the Continuation of the Mariposa County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Administered by the Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) (Chief Probation Officer); Res. 08-191 CA-4 Approve Lease Agreement with Robert Bondshu for Office Space Located at 5080 and 5082 Bullion Street and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Fire Chief); Res. 08-192 CA-5 Approve Lease Agreement with Marc and Tracy Lingenfelter for Office Space Located at 5080 Jones Street and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (District Attorney); Res. 08-193 CA-6 Ratify Letter to the Governor Regarding SB1XXX/Gas Tax Revenue (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager); Res. 08-194 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 5-20-08 11:35 a.m. Adjournment. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board LYLE TURPIN, Chair, Board of Supervisors