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Time Description 9:03 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Lee Stetson, Chairman; Proclaim the Month of April 2006, as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 19, 2006, as “Denim Day” BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Bibby, the Proclamation was approved and presented to Chevon Kothari, Executive Director, and Summer Jay of Mountain Crisis Services/Ayes: Unanimous. Public Presentation: For Non-Timed Agenda Items including Attention, Information, and Consent Agenda, and for Items Not on the Agenda Dick Hutchinson commented on the County’s leadership, and he stated he feels the Supervisors are the heart of the County and need to have compassion for the employees and their needs. He encouraged the Board to visit each of the departments in the next thirty days and to report back on what has been learned. Paul Chapman referred to Consent Agenda item 8 relative to a closed session for real property at 5037 Stroming Road. He recalled that the Board previously had no intent to purchase this property and he was advised of the same at the District IV meeting on Wednesday; however, the matter is now on the agenda. He stated he does not feel that he has been given the truth. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, provided input on the road maintenance efforts and the current conditions of the County roads due to the wet season. Supervisor Turpin expressed concern with the condition and heavier use of Priest-Coulterville Road due to the closure of a portion of Old Priest Grade on Highway 120; and asked whether assistance could be obtained for the maintenance. Dana Hertfelder thanked the National Park Service for their recent assistance with a slide removal on Incline Road. John Davis, Building Director, advised of the situation with the recent collapse of a wall on the Trabucco warehouse. He advised that they have been working with the owner of the building and with the Pizza Factory, Arts Council, and the Ahern Massage Therapy School which have been closed as a result of this incident. They are also working to remove the debris. Supervisor Bibby asked that staff pursue the crosswalk at 4th Street to divert the public away from the construction area. She also asked about coordinating use of the leased parking lot with the Arts Council for this matter. Eleanor Keuning stated she volunteers at the History Center and they had a bus from Long Beach that was scheduled to eat lunch at the Pizza Factory on Monday, and they were able to view the collapsed wall. Board Information Supervisor Turpin commented on the rain gauge statistics kept by Lowell Munn, Priest- Coulterville Road. Supervisor Bibby encouraged the public to drive safely because of the road damage; and she extended her sympathy and condolences to Merced County and the San Joaquin Valley with the recent MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA April 11, 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 4-11-06 flood damage they have sustained. She also noted the need to keep drainage and water control in mind when reviewing the General Plan Update. Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the CYA Retirement and Reunion event and presented the resolutions to the retirees on behalf of the Board. Supervisor Stetson advised that there is an El Portal Town Planning Advisory Committee meeting in El Portal at 7:00 p.m. this evening. He advised that he plans to be in Amador County on Wednesday and that they have sustained flood damage. He also noted that he was in Yosemite on Monday evening and met with the tourists from Long Beach. Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Minutes) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Turpin pulled item 4. Supervisor Bibby pulled item 5. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the balance of the items were approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 4 – Change Order with Yosemite Falls Well Drilling for the Airport fire fighting system. Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion. Supervisor Bibby clarified that this is all on County property, and she asked about the well test process and Fish and Game issues with the creek. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, responded to the questions advised of the monitoring process. (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, item 4 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 5 – authorization for the Sheriff’s Department to purchase the initial set of uniforms for newly hired patrol and jail officers. Supervisor Bibby asked for clarification of whether this is a part of the labor negotiations or a separate policy. Tom Guarino, County Counsel, advised that it is a combination of the two. Supervisor Bibby excused herself from this item as her husband is in Sheriff’s management and her cousin is employed at the jail. (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, item 5 was approved/Ayes: Stetson, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. Supervisor Bibby asked for clarification that the closed sessions for anticipated litigation do not consist of any issues that she would have a potential conflict of interest with. Tom Guarino, County Counsel, advised there is no potential conflict of interest for her. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Mariposa County Managerial/Confidential Organization (MCMCO); Name of County Designated Representative: Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel / (Interim Personnel-Risk Manager); CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation, Initiating of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9. Number of Cases to be Discussed: 1 (County Counsel); CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Description of Real Property: 5037 Stroming Road; Agency Negotiator: Thomas P. Guarino; Closed Session will Concern Price and Terms of Purchase (County Counsel); MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/MARIPOSA PARKING DISTRICT CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Mariposa Parking District, Agency Negotiator: Thomas P. Guarino, Closed Session will Concern Terms of Purchase (County Counsel); CLOSED SESSION: 1) Public Employee Appointment; Title or Position to be Filled: County Administrative Officer; 2) Public Employee Employment Title or Position to be Filled: County Administrative Officer (Government Code Section 54957 (County Counsel/Interim Personnel Risk Manager); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9, Number of Cases to be Discussed: 1 (County Counsel) BOARD ACTION: (M)Bibby, (S)Fritz, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. 9:50 a.m. Supervisor Bibby excused herself from the following closed session matters as her cousin is employed at the Jail and her husband is employed by the Sheriff’s Department. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Sheriffs’ Management Association (SMA); Name of County Designated Representative: Thomas P. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 4-11-06 Guarino, County Counsel / (Interim Personnel-Risk Manager); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA); Name of Designated Representative: Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel / (Interim Personnel-Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Stetson, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 10:03 a.m. The Board reconvened in open session. Chairman Stetson announced that direction was given to staff as a result of some of the closed session matters, and the remaining closed session matters were continued to later this date. Lee Stetson, Chairman/Interim County Administrative Officer; Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Entering into a Contract with EnerPower for Utility Auditing Services. BOARD ACTION: Debra Dorsey, Senior Account Analyst with EnerPower, gave a presentation relative to their proposal for auditing services of PG&E’s accounts with the County. Discussion was held relative to the proposal and the draft agreement. Carl Casey, Public Works Administrator, stated he feels that this is a good opportunity for the County for the records to be reviewed. Further discussion was held. (M)Turpin, (S)Bibby, direction was given for staff to work with County Counsel to negotiate a contract with EnerPower for utility auditing services/Ayes: Unanimous. 10:45 a.m. The Board reconvened in closed session. 1:00 p.m. Chairman Stetson announced that direction was given to staff as a result of the closed session matters; and he advised that the labor negotiations with DSA was continued Friday, April 14, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Re-appoint Donn Harter, Howard Davies, Tom Miller, Ray Stanley and Jeff Cerioni to the Fish Camp Planning Advisory Council for Terms Expiring February 29, 2008; Appoint Tom McCann, Pamela Salisbury, Dale Wohlgemuth and Don Isbell to the Fish Camp Planning Advisory Council for Terms Expiring February 28, 2007 (Supervisor Pickard) CA-2 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Rental Agreement for the Upgrade of the Postage Machine in the Human Services Department/Social Services Division; and Authorize the Human Services Director to Sign the Contract (Human Services Director); Res. 06-132 CA-3 1) Allow the Department to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Carol Johnson, MSW Intern; 2) Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement; and 3) in the Future Authorize Personnel Director to Allow the Department to Hire new Social worker IV’s and Mental Health Clinicians with MSW’s Contingent Upon Confirmation of the Degree and Proper Background and Reference Checks (Human Services Director); Res. 06- 133 CA-4 Authorize Public Works Director to Execute Change Order for Time Extension and Well Enhancements by Yosemite Falls Well Drilling for the Mariposa- Yosemite Airport Fire Fighting System (Public Works Director); Res. 06-134 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 4-11-06 CA-5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Sheriff’s Office to Purchase the Initial Set of Uniforms for Newly Hired Patrol and Jail Officers (Sheriff); Res. 06-135 1:01 p.m. The Board recessed in memory of Vernon Harold Ward, Alice Catherine Nordheim, Eldred Joseph Specht, William Fay “Bill” Nicholson, Frank DeCaro, Clifford Calhoun, Sr., Dixie Lee Hitt Green, and Judith “Judy” Poor. The meeting was continued to Friday, April 14, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board