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Time Description 9:07 a.m. Meeting called to order at the Mariposa County Government Center with Supervisor Aborn excused. Rick Benson, County Administrative Officer, advised that he spoke with Supervisor Aborn this morning and he is still in the hospital and expects to be released within a couple of days. Lindsey Crafts, Evergreen 4-H Club member, led in the 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: (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, all items were approved/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. Chair Bibby; Proclaim the Week of October 7-13, 2007 as “National 4-H Week” (Farm Advisor) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the Proclamation was approved and presented to Karen Robb, Farm Advisor/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. Karen Robb advised that Donna Wice was unable to be present due a family emergency. She commended everyone involved in the 4-H program and she introduced Jennifer Lyons, the new 4-H State Ambassador. Jennifer Lyons provided input on the State Ambassador program. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Jim Allen introduced his mother, Poo Poole and his wife, Lee Ann Allen; and he announced his retirement as Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator effective December 31, 2007. He recommended that the Board fill the vacancy with Undersheriff Brian Muller and that this be placed on the agenda as soon as possible. Heidi Peterson, Local Government and Community Relations Representative for UC Merced, presented informational packages on UC Merced and stated she would like to organize a VIP tour for the County of their facilities. Ruth Sellers stated she was surprised that action was taken on the agritourism item on the October 2nd agenda since the matter was shown on the agenda for discussion and direction. MaryAnn Huff, Chamber of Commerce President, advised that the Chamber will hold a luncheon on October 25th at the Hotel Jeffery with Tom Porter being the guest speaker. Board Information Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the Gateway meeting in Yosemite on October 4th. She attended the meeting in Yosemite on Saturday on the Merced River Plan. She plans to attend the San Joaquin Rail meeting on Thursday, the Natural Resources Summit in Tuolumne on October 12th, the MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS October 9, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 10-9-07 YARTS meeting at the Government Center on October 15th, and the San Joaquin Valley Regional Association of California Counties conference at Bass Lake. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended several events on Saturday – the Contractors’/Home Show at the Fairgrounds, the Airport Fly-In, and the Farm Bureau dinner. On Monday he attended the Greeley Hill Community Club and the Coulterville Community Club meetings. On Wednesday he plans to attend the meeting with the Forest Service and attend the Red Cloud Library meeting. On Friday he plans to attend the Natural Resources Summit at the Sonora Fairgrounds. Supervisor Bibby commented on all of the events held over the weekend, including the Farm Bureau dinner and the Hornitos Flea Market; and she noted that an 80th birthday celebration was held for Fred Wackerman on Saturday. She attended the Contractors’/Home Show and the Airport Fly-In. She advised that CalTrans is looking at November 28th in Mariposa and 29th in El Portal as tentative dates for public meetings on the scoping document for the Ferguson Rockslide project. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; Select and Approve the Public Member Position for the Mariposa County Solid Waste AB 939 Local Task Force, Select Board Membership, Confirm the Membership and Direct Staff to Proceed with Convening the Group BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Dana Hertfelder. Supervisor Pickard suggested that the Task Force include a representative of the School District. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the following appointments were made: Ruth Catalan/public member; Supervisors Turpin and Pickard; and the following membership was confirmed: Dana Hertfelder and Steve Engfer/Public Works; Brian Hodge/Health Department; Mark Gallagher/Delaware North Company; Tony Brochini/National Park Service; and Fred Youngren/Total Waste; and direction was given to staff to bring back an item to amend the Task Force to include a representative of the School District/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. 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 that he was unable to participate in the CalTrans’ conference call/meeting with their Project Development Team on Thursday due to a conflict. Supervisor Bibby reported on the meeting and the status of the alternatives for the rockslide project – alternatives E, R, and T-2 have been recommended to be dropped. She advised that the Team reviewed the possibility of having an observation site and the space is not available to build something. Discussion was held. Supervisor Turpin advised of a suggestion that he received for realigning the bridges as an interim measure if the permanent fix gets delayed. Supervisor Pickard noted the need to build something that would withstand a possible catastrophic slide in the future. Supervisor Fritz commented on problems with people running the red signal lights and with trying to cross the bridges in small motorhomes; and she suggested that a censor light be installed. Supervisor Bibby noted the need to protect the access to the Park as this is land that was set aside for all to enjoy as well as the need to have full access for health and safety reasons. Supervisor Turpin asked the County Administrative Officer to check with CHP (California Highway Patrol) to make sure that all incidences that are reported, including those to CalTrans, are documented. (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-477 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: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. Select the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Director and Alternate(s) for 2008 (Supervisor Fritz) BOARD ACTION: (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, Supervisor Fritz was selected as the Director. The motion was amended by the second, agreeable with the maker, to include the selection of the remaining four Board members as alternates/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 10-9-07 INFORMATION – No action was necessary on the following: Informational Report of Liability Claims Rejected by the County Administrative Officer/Risk Manager for the Month of September 2007 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Description of Real Property: Mariposa Parking District Parking Lots; Agency Negotiator: Thomas P. Guarino; Closed Session will Concern Price and Terms of Lease/Purchase (County Counsel) BOARD ACTION: At the request of County Counsel, this closed session was rescheduled for October 16th. 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; C) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: SEIU (Service Employees International Union); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos; and D) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: MCMCO (Mariposa County Managerial/Confidential Organization); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos (Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: At the request of the County Administrative Officer, these closed sessions were withdrawn from the agenda. 10:10 a.m. Recess 11:05 a.m. Vice-Chair Turpin; 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 BOARD ACTION: (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, the closed session was held/Ayes: Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Abstained: Bibby; Excused: Aborn. 12:56 p.m. RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION: Vice-Chair Turpin advised that direction was given to staff as a result of the closed session. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Plan and Budget Justification for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 in the Amount of $39,418 for California Children’s Services (CCS), $86,538 for Child Health and Disability Program (CHDP), and $16,250 for the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the CHDP and CSS Children’s Medical Services Certification Statements for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Health Officer); Res. 07-471 CA-2 Approve the Grant Agreement for October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 with Friday Night Live Partnership and the Tulare Superintendent of Schools for the Friday Night Live Mentoring Program for Compliance with the “No Child Left Behind Act”, Title IV- 21st Century Schools and all Applicable Regulations and Federal Guidelines and ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 10-9-07 Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreements (Human Services Director); Res. 07-472 CA-3 Approve an Amendment to Lease with Wisteria Arbors Rental due to a Rate Increase and Authorize the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Amendment (Human Services Director); Res. 07-473 CA-4 Amend Resolution No. 07-315 by Designating the Office Assistant (Receptionist) Classification in Administration as a Confidential Position Effective October 1, 2007 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager); Res. 07-474 CA-5 Approve the Following Winter Hours for Bassett Wawona Library: Effective as of Today’s Date through Memorial Day 2008, Monday-Friday 12p.m.-5p.m. and Saturday 10a.m.-3p.m. (Librarian); Res. 07-475 CA-6 Approve an Amendment to the Assessment-Recording Clerk III Job Description to Include “Typical Working Conditions” and “Typical Physical Requirements” Effective October 1, 2007 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager); Res. 07-476 CA-7 Approval of Summary of Proceedings of October 2, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) 12:57 p.m. Adjournment in memory of Marshall Hubert “Hub” Saulman and June Wigely Chapman. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board JANET BIBBY, Chair, Board of Supervisors