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Time Description 9:07 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center. Vice-Chair Bibby welcomed Brad Aborn - Supervisor District I, and his family. Tom Brownell sang the National Anthem. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Representatives of Local Veterans Organizations: Jeff Thorson/Mariposa VFW Post 6042 and Jim Meyer and Richard Perez/American Legion Post 567 Tom Brownell sang God Bless America. Judge Wayne Parrish, Superior Court conducted the Swearing-in Ceremony for Judge Dana Walton. Judge Walton, Superior Court conducted the Swearing-in Ceremony for elected/re-elected Supervisors Janet Bibby and Brad Aborn, elected/re-elected department heads Jim Allen, Sheriff/Coroner; Chris Ebie, Auditor; Becky Crafts, Assessor/Recorder; Bob Brown, District Attorney; and Keith Williams, Treasurer/Tax Collector/County Clerk 9:17 a.m. Recess for Refreshment Break 10:37 a.m. Public Presentations: For Non-Timed Agenda Items and for Items Not on the Agenda Paul Chapman referred to Consent Agenda item 6 – reappointment of County Counsel, and he stated he feels that this is being requested too far in advance. Jim Allen, Sheriff; Present Service Pins to Jeremy Briese and Lisa Sullivan for 5 Years of Service; Joe Brantley, Carolyn Jones, Robert Bruner and Sean Land for 10 Years of Service; and Brian Muller for 25 Years of Service. BOARD ACTION: Sheriff Allen presented the service pins to Sergeant Briese, Deputy Sullivan, and to Undersheriff Muller. The other staff members were unable to be present. Continued Public Presentations: Andrew Carisio commented on his past history with drug and alcohol abuse and stated he is trying to make amends. He wants to start an anti-methamphetamine campaign with signs at the County line that Mariposa is a drug free zone, and he contributed $10.00 toward the campaign. The donation was given to the Sheriff for the anti-drug program. Selection of Chair for 2007 BOARD ACTION: (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, Supervisor Bibby was selected as Chair/Ayes: Unanimous. Selection of Vice-Chair for 2007 MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA January 9, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 1-9-07 BOARD ACTION: (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Supervisor Turpin was selected as Vice-Chair/Ayes: Unanimous. Introductions Board Information Supervisor Fritz advised that the District IV meeting is scheduled for this evening at the Government Center. On Thursday, she and Supervisor Aborn plan to attend the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee meeting in Bakersfield. Supervisor Pickard welcomed Supervisor Aborn to the Board and the elected department heads; and he thanked the Sheriff for recognizing his staff at the meeting and commended the law enforcement. He advised that he plans to attend the Yosemite Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development meeting at the Tully River Indian Reservation on Thursday; and he has a conference call with CalTrans’ Technical Committee. Supervisor Aborn advised that he is looking forward to serving the District and the County. Supervisor Turpin commented on the need to trim the trees and contain brush to establish fuel breaks. He thanked the County Administrative Officer for taking a tour of the North County with him on Wednesday. He congratulated Supervisor Aborn; he wished everyone a “Happy New Year” and he thanked the Sheriff for the presentation to staff. Supervisor Bibby advised that she invited CalTrans and the U. S. Forest Service to provide a status report to the Board on the Ferguson Rockslide on January 16th. She thanked the Board for selecting her as Chair, and she thanked staff for organizing the swearing-in ceremony. Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Minutes) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Bibby pulled item 6 – reappointment of County Counsel. Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel, excused himself. Discussion was held. Rick Benson, County Administrative Officer, responded to a question from Supervisor Bibby; and he advised that it is his understanding that the Board has the prerogative to take this action any time within twelve months prior to the expiration of the current term. Supervisor Pickard advised that he does not have a concern with this item and he feels that Thomas P. Guarino has done an excellent job at representing the County as County Counsel. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, item 6 was approved. Supervisor Bibby expressed concern with having a new member on the Board that has not had an opportunity to work with County Counsel, and with taking this action this far in advance of the expiration of the current term. Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Noes: Bibby. County Counsel returned and thanked the Board for the reappointment. (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Rick Benson, County Administrative Officer; Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to Present a Ceremonial Check to the Board of Supervisors; Approve Budget Action Accepting a Grant Award from PG&E and Increase Revenue and Appropriations in the Amount of $7,000 (4/5ths Vote Required) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson advised that this is a grant that Marilyn Lidyoff, Business Development Coordinator, solicited from PG&E. Phil Pennino, PG&E Account Services, presented the ceremonial check for the “open for business” program. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-7 was adopted accepting the grant award and approving the budget action/Ayes: Unanimous. Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel; Discussion, Direction and Possible Action Regarding a Request to Lease Certain Parcels Of Real Property for Grazing in Hornitos BOARD ACTION: Thomas P. Guarino initiated discussion relative to this matter. Supervisor Turpin asked about giving the adjacent landowners an opportunity to lease the parcels. Supervisor Pickard suggested that the same process be used as was done previously; and he feels that the parcel used for the transfer station should be excluded. Discussion was held relative to the number of parcels. County ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 1-9-07 Counsel advised that if the Board wants to proceed, that more information could be brought back. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, noted that a neighboring property owner is using one of the parcels for grazing. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, direction was given for County Counsel to proceed on this matter and with obtaining more information as discussed/Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion and Possible Further Action Regarding Continuation of the Local Emergency Due to Landslides on Highway 140 Enroute to Yosemite National Park (County Counsel/County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Pickard suggested that the County Administrative Officer become the lead person on this matter, and that he and Supervisor Aborn serve as a liaison committee. He advised that there is a conference call set for Thursday and he suggested that they be involved. Chair Bibby clarified with County Counsel that this action could be taken as a part of this matter. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, the Board appointed the County Administrative Officer to be the lead person on this matter, with Supervisors Aborn and Pickard to serve as an liaison committee/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-8 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: Unanimous. 11:24 a.m. MARIPOSA COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE CORPORATION Conduct Annual Meeting and Select Officers for 2007 (Clerk of the Board) CORPORATION ACTION: Rick Benson, County Administrative Officer, advised that the purpose of this meeting is to fulfill the requirements of the Corporation’s bylaws to hold an annual meeting. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Supervisor Bibby was selected as President and Supervisor Turpin was selected as Vice-President/Ayes: Unanimous. Supervisor Bibby asked that staff provide a list of the facilities that were financed through the Corporation, and the Rick Benson advised that he will review this. 11:27 a.m. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Description of Real Property: Juanita Moore/SPCA Property on Corner of Bullion Street; Agency Negotiator: Thomas P. Guarino; Name of Party who will Negotiate with County (Not Party’s Agent): SPCA; Closed Session will Concern Price and Terms of Lease/Purchase (County Counsel); 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: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. State Board of Equalization, et al., Case No. CV 026962 (County Counsel); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Appointed Department Heads; Name of County Designated Representative: Rick Benson, CAO (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. 1:26 p.m. Chair Bibby announced that direction was given to staff as a result of the closed session matters. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Adopt a Resolution Supporting a Regional Approach in Which Mariposa County and the San Joaquin Valley Counties Join Together for the Development of a Federal and State Marijuana Eradication Pilot Program (Supervisors Pickard and Fritz); Res. 07-2 CA-2 Approve Amendment to an Agreement with Coast Surveying, Inc. to Perform Map Checking, Legal Description Checking and General Surveying Document Checking and Executing Documents as the County Surveyor Under the Direction of the Public Works Director and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Execute the Amendment (Public Works Director); Res. 07-3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 1-9-07 CA-3 Adopt a Resolution Approving Road Name “Whispering Pines” for Subject Easement; Road Name Application No. 2006-283, Steve Allison, Applicant (Planning Director); Res. 07-4 CA-4 Approve an Agreement with the State Department of Mental Health to Provide Mental Health Services Under the Mental Health Services Act and Authorize the Human Services Director to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-05 CA-5 Approve Amendment 1 to the Lease Agreement for Human Services Office Space with James Bardini Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-6 CA-6 Adopt a Resolution Reappointing County Counsel to a Four-year Term Commencing January 4, 2008 (County Counsel); Res. 07-1 1:27 p.m. Adjournment in memory of Mildred Marie Snee, Edna M. Hellmers, Janet Valentine, Ruth Ann Sinclair, and Italo “Leo” Benedetti. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board