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Time Description 9:09 a.m. Continued Meeting (Continued from September 4, 2007) Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda – none. Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager; PUBLIC HEARING to Consider the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, and Continue the Hearing and Meeting to September 11, 12, 13 and 14th, as Necessary to Conclude the Hearing and for the Adoption of the Final Budget (A Tentative Budget Hearing Schedule is Available at the Administration Office, and is Subject to Change.) BOARD ACTION: Chair Bibby advised that there would be an opportunity for public comment before each session of the budget hearing. Chris Ebie/Auditor, Debbie Isaacs/Assistant Auditor and Mary Hodson/Deputy County Administrative Officer were present to respond to questions and to track the budget changes: Rick Benson thanked Mary Hodson for her work on the budget; and he presented the staff report. He advised that there are revisions to reflect the final revenue figures; and he advised of adjustments to the General Fund balance and recommended that these funds be appropriated to provide online streaming of Board meetings ($40,000), transfers to insurance ($25,000), additional funding to the fire equipment replacement fund ($37,000), and the remaining funds to be added to General Fund Contingency ($151,135). He advised of a change in the budget to itemize individual benefit costs for each department and to reflect the final insurance costs. Public Comment: Paul Chapman stated he has a list of things that he feels can be cut from the budget and he disagrees with funding the online streaming of Board meetings, as he feels there are other needs with Fire, Sheriff and Roads. Rick Benson provided a budget overview for each of the budget units and the Board reviewed the following budget units: General Purpose Revenue – The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Board of Supervisors – Discussion was held. Rick Peresan, Technical Services Director, provided input on the request for the online streaming of Board meetings. Supervisor Pickard clarified that the RCD is the Resource Conservation and Development Council. The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised, including the online streaming of Board meetings. Administration, Audits, Assessment Appeals, Personnel, Economic Development, Forest Reserve HR2389, Tobacco Settlement, and Economic Development Strategy – Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion relative to the status of the County’s exhibit at the State Fair, and the Board concurred with adding $7,500 to the list for further consideration in the hearing process. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS September 10, 2007 (Meeting Continued from September 4, 2007) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 9-10-07 Auditor – The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Government Center, Mariposa Parking Bond Redemption, Yosemite West Bond, Yosemite West Bond 2004, Yosemite West WWTP Reserve, Lake Don Pedro WWTP Bond, and Lake Don Pedro WWTP Reserve – The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Treasurer – Tax Collector, County Clerk, Elections, Yosemite West Bond Administration, Cash Difference – Tax Collector, Lake Don Pedro Bond Administration, Tax Collectors Cost, and Vital/Health Clerk – Discussion was held with Keith Williams, Treasurer/Tax Collector/County Clerk, relative to the status of their review of their fees for services. The Board concurred with adding $10,000 to the list for further consideration in the hearing process for a fee study, including the Assessor. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Assessor/Recorder, Recorders Modernization, Recorders Cash Difference, Micro Conversion, and Vital/Health Recorder – Rick Benson advised of recommendation to add one Assessment Recording Clerk III and delete one Assessment Recording Clerk I/II position within the Assessor/Recorder’s department, and he advised that documentation on the change will be provided prior to the conclusion of the budget hearing. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Becky Crafts, Assessor/Recorder, commented on the fee charges and the need for uniformity between the departments. The Assessment Office Manager compaction was also approved. County Counsel – The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel, asked to be excused from the balance of the budget hearing and advised that he will be available if needed, and the Board concurred. Technical Services – Rick Peresan, Technical Services Director, provided input on his request to reclassify the Information Systems position. Rick Benson advised that the request will require further analysis and will be presented for Board review at a later date. Discussion was held relative to the sound system and the public microphone in the Board Chambers, and it was noted that this could be reviewed with the online streaming of Board meetings project. The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Building – The Board concurred with budget unit as revised. Public Comment: Ruth Sellers stated she feels the amount of money being spent on outside counsel for legal services should be addressed. She questioned Supervisors being able to claim mileage to travel from their home to work, and she noted that the IRS considers this to be additional income. Paul Chapman questioned the availability of the revised budget information; referred to the list of budget changes that he presented; and he referred to the in-County mileage claimed by Board members. 10:06 a.m. Recess 10:36 a.m. Public Comment: Paul Chapman asked about the Moyer program and the status of the funds. Cooperative Extension Services – Rick Benson advised of the request to add a half-time Master Gardener Program Manager position and to reclassify the 4-H Coordinator to a 4-H Program Manager; and he advised that these requests are not being recommended at this time pending further analysis and a recommendation will be presented to the Board at a later date. He also advised of an error in the budget printout – a vehicle is being requested; however, it is not being recommended and the funding was not included in the budget. Karen Robb, Farm Advisor, provided input on the request for a Master Gardener position. In response to Supervisor Pickard, she advised that she plans to bring a proposal to the Board in ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 9-10-07 a couple of weeks relative to the community garden. The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Library – The Board concurred with this budget unit as revised. Community Services Department - Veterans’ Services, Senior Services, Senior Nutrition, and Transit – Discussion was held with Mary Williams, Community Services Director, relative to showing the County’s cash contribution for the in-kind match in this budget unit versus just the Interfund Transfers, and the Board concurred. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Planning, SDA Camp EIR, Yosemite Cascades EIR, Silvertip Resort EIR, Vallecito Specific Plan EIR, Microform, Local Agency Formation Commission, and Mariposa Aggregate – Discussion was held with Kris Schenk, Planning Director, relative to the status of various programs and projects. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Health/Air Pollution, Emergency Medical Services, Tobacco Cessation, Realignment Health, Perinatal Program, Public Health Emergency Program, Moyer Program, Local Enforcement Agency, First Five Visiting Public Health Nurse, West Nile Virus, HRSA Bio-Terrorism, and Pacific Bell Settlement – Rick Benson advised that there are several position changes being requested which will be addressed in the near future, but are not recommended at this time; with the exception of reclassifying a Senior Office Assistant position to a Secretary position – documentation on this change will be provided prior to the conclusion of the budget hearing. Discussion was held with Dr. Mosher, Health Officer, relative to the status of various programs. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. Human Services Department - Behavioral Health, Alcohol and Drug, Social Services, Social Service Programs, Human Services Administration, Family Preservation, Housing Development, Housing Authority Choice Voucher, Community Programs – CAA, TANF Incentives, Proposition 36 – Substance Abuse, Designated Buddy, Individual Education Plan, Youth Council, Incentives Social Services, Assistance Advance, Children’s Trust, Drug & Alcohol Prevention, Welfare Trust, Alcohol Program, Medi-Cal County Bounty, Realignment – Mental Health, Realignment – Social Services, Mental Health Services Act, and In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority – Rick Benson reviewed the additional position requests, and he recommended that the Social Worker Supervisor II position for Social Services be approved at this time. The remaining requests will be addressed at a later date. Discussion was held with Cheryle Rutherford-Kelly, Human Services Director, relative to the various programs. John Lawless, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, provided input on the Proposition 36 – substance abuse program. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. 11:46 a.m. Lunch 1:48 p.m. Public Comment Paul Chapman stated he feels the maintenance position at the Airport should be used to help offset the extra help request for facility maintenance; and he commented on other budget units in Public Works and his recommended cuts. Public Works Department - Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Administration, Regional Transit System, Parks & Recreation, Local Transportation, State Transit Assistance, Transportation Planning, Pedestrian Bikeway, Roads, Special Aviation, Roads – Special Projects, Water Agency, Coulterville Lighting, Coulterville Service Area, Don Pedro Service Area 1M, Don Pedro Sewer, Hornitos Lighting, Mariposa Lighting, Mariposa Parking, Mariposa Pines Sewer, Wawona Service Area, Yosemite West Maintenance, Airport Hangar Project, Inspection Fee, Trower Road/140 Intersection, Deferred Improvements, Rewards Program – Parks, Deferred Improvement – Land Division, Airport Planning Grant, Capital Improvement Projects, Solid Waste & Recycling, Solid Waste Closure, Solid Waste Composting Project, Airport Operations, ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 9-10-07 Fleet Maintenance, Vehicle Replacement, and Heavy Equipment Replacement – Rick Benson reviewed the additional position requests and advised that they will be addressed at a later date. He advised of the change to include revenue for providing Courthouse custodial services in the Facilities Maintenance budget unit. Discussion was held with Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, relative to the various programs. Supervisor Pickard asked about the status of formation of a committee to look at future needs of the cemetery. He asked about borrowing funding from future year allocations for the pedestrian bikeway, and Dana Hertfelder advised that he will review to see if this is a possibility. Supervisor Turpin asked about the status of reviewing scissor lifts for changing lights; and he requested that Public Works come back with a report on timeline information for pending projects in mid-October. Supervisor Bibby asked that information be provided on the status of outstanding loans and the payment schedule for the Water Agency. Carl Casey, Public Works Administrator, advised that the request to transfer $25,000 from the Water Agency for the hazardous materials clean-up fund is as a grant. Supervisor Bibby initiated discussion relative to future planning for solid waste/landfill disposal and she asked that a status report be provided to the Board – it was noted that this is an issue for the Solid Waste Task Force to consider and Public Works will try to schedule a report at mid-year. Supervisor Turpin asked about the status of the GASB-34 inventory, and Chris Ebie advised that it is completed and cost about $17,500 versus the $40,000 that was budgeted – there is about 29 million dollars of infrastructure in the County. The Board concurred with these budget units as revised. The public hearing on the Final Budget for FY 2007-08 was continued to Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. 3:25 p.m. (M)Aborn, (S)Pickard, the meeting was adjourned/Ayes: Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board JANET BIBBY, Chair, Board of Supervisors