Full Text
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office. Meetings convene at 9:00 a.m., the first four Tuesdays of each month, at the Mariposa County Government Center, Board Chambers at 5100 Bullion Street. Board may take action sitting as the Board of Supervisors, and as the governing body of: County Service Area 1M (Don Pedro); Mariposa Pines Sewer Zone; Sewer Zone (Don Pedro); Coulterville Sewer and Water Zone; Mariposa Parking District; Wawona County Services Area 2-W; Hornitos Lighting District; Mariposa Lighting District; Coulterville Lighting District; Mariposa Air Pollution Control District; Yosemite West Maintenance District; Mariposa County Water Agency; Local Transportation Commission; Housing Authority of the County of Mariposa; Countywide Service Area; Mariposa County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, and the Mariposa County Public Finance Corporation. Citizens wishing to schedule matters for Board consideration or to appear before the Board must contact the Clerk of the Board in writing stating the action requested. Appropriate requests will be scheduled before the Board as time allows. The deadline for submission of written materials is on Friday prior to noon (11 days in advance of meeting), so the Agenda can be processed and packages available on Thursday for the following week's meeting. An original and 13 copies of all supporting materials must be submitted. Public Presentations: The law provides the opportunity for the public to be heard on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, before or during the consideration of that item by the Board. For items on the agenda, this will be at the time the item is called by the Chairman. For all other items the public presentation time at the start of each meeting is appropriate. The Chairman may set time limits as appropriate to manage the Agenda. State law does not allow action to be taken on any item not appearing on the Agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by Government Code Section 54954.2(b) which permits items not on the Agenda to be acted upon as delineated in Section 54954.2(b). Agendas and supporting documentation generally are available for review on the Thursday prior to the Board meeting, as soon as it is completed, at the Board office. Mailed requests for Minutes and Agendas must be accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes. They are also available at www.mariposacounty.org/board. January 15, 2008 Folder Time Description 9:00 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions 1 Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Agenda) 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. COUNTY OF MARIPOSA P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-3222 5100 Bullion Street www.mariposacounty.org/board LYLE TURPIN, CHAIR DISTRICT II DIANNE FRITZ, VICE CHAIR DISTRICT IV BRAD ABORN DISTRICT I JANET BIBBY DISTRICT III BOB PICKARD DISTRICT V AGENDA of the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 15, 2008 Page 2 Folder Time Description 2 Supervisor Bibby; Approve and Present Resolution to Dana Finney of Fish and Game Upon his Retirement Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Board Information 3 Chair Turpin; Discussion Regarding Forest Service Designated Vehicle Routes; U.S. Forest Service/Stanislaus National Forest; Approve and Submit Comment Letter Regarding Vehicle Use within Mariposa County and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Letter Consider Items Removed from the Consent Agenda No Folder 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) 12:00 noon Lunch 4 2:00 p.m. CALENDAR Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager; Discussion and Possible Action Regarding County Fire Department Operational Issues ATTENTION: 5 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Chair – Commissioner Lyle Turpin, Vice-Chair – Commissioner Dianne Fritz) A) Public Presentation B) Adopt a Resolution Approving the Master Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Authorize the Executive Director of the Local Transportation Commission to Sign the Agreement (Public Works Director) 6 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Chair – Commissioner Lyle Turpin, Vice-Chair – Commissioner Dianne Fritz) A) Public Presentation B) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute the Application and other Necessary Documents Pertaining to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 Program (Operating Assistance) Funds for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (Public Works Director) 7 Select the Board of Supervisors Representative and Alternate for Calendar Year 2008 to the Job Connection Mariposa Governing Board (Mother Lode Job Training) (Supervisor Bibby) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 15, 2008 Page 3 Folder Time Description 8 A) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: DSA (Deputy Sheriff’s Association); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos B) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: SMA (Sheriff’s Management Association); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos (Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CONSENT AGENDA CA-1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mariposa County Public Works’ Staff to Donate Vacation and/or Compensatory Time to a Co-worker (Public Works Director) CA-2 Declare a 1965 4-Wheel Drive Snow Blower Owned by Yosemite West to be Surplus Equipment; Authorize Fleet Services to Solicit Informal Sealed Bids and Award it to the Highest Bidder and Forward the Proceeds to the Yosemite West Maintenance District; Authorize the Fleet Superintendent to Sign Off on the Title (Public Works Director) CA-3 Approve an Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Testing and Observation Services for the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Plant Increasing the Amount by $11,000 and Extending the Date to December 31, 2007 and Authorizing the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment (Public Works Director) CA-4 Approve a Professional Services Agreement to Retain the Law Firm of Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy to Provide the County of Mariposa with Tax Advice and Approve a Budget Action Reducing General Contingency to Fund the Agreement and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement ($10,000) (4/5ths Vote Required) (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager & County Counsel) CA-5 Re-appoint John Amos for District III to the Building Department Advisory and Appeals Board for a Term Coinciding with the Term of the District III Supervisor, Expiring January 1, 2011 (Building Director)