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Time Description 9:03 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Lee Stetson, Chairman; A) Proclaim the Month of February as National Parent Leadership Month; and B) Recognition of the Outstanding Parent Leader by Mariposa Safe Families (Mariposa Safe Families) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, Bibby, the Proclamation was approved and presented to Kathy Delaney, Executive Director of Mariposa Safe Families, Inc., along with the following Mariposa Safe Families Board members: Cyndi Park, Connie Pearce, and Angie Steele/Ayes: Unanimous. Kathy Delaney introduced the following outstanding parent leader nominees that were present: Amber Chambers, Erika Deal, Harold Wildt, and Lori Redding. She noted that the following were also nominated: Charlene Hogan, GeGe Drozen, Sarah Matlock, Carla Shelton, and Maria Wolf. She presented the award to Lori Redding. Introductions Chairman Stetson introduced Larry Elms, Merced Area Maintenance Superintendent, and Steve Ryan, Midpines Maintenance Supervisor, of CalTrans. Chairman Stetson commented on recent conversations with CalTrans staff and the good response that was received relative to maintenance issues. Supervisor Turpin asked about addressing the noxious weeds along side of the highways. 9:13 a.m. Recess 9:27 a.m. Public Presentation: For Non-Timed Agenda Items including Attention, Information, and consent Agenda, and for Items Not on the Agenda Eleanor Keuning provided the following input: sometimes the audience has difficulty in hearing the Board members during the meetings; she feels the print on the top part of the dress for the teacher with the stylus in the mural in the Board Chambers should be changed; she feels that Leonard Road needs maintenance; as well as Ben Hur and Old Highway, as they can be used as alternate routes if Highways 41 and 49 South are closed; and she asked about the status of funding that she thought was going to be available for maintenance for Ben Hur Road; she referred to the Consent Agenda item for creating a location map marketing downtown Mariposa, and stated she hopes that there is coordination with Economic Development and Tourism; and she stated she hopes that CalTrans will listen to the residents relative to traffic problems. Board Information Supervisor Bibby commented on the status of funding requests for maintenance on Ben Hur Road. She advised that memorial services are scheduled for February 18th at 11:00 a.m. at McCay Hall for George Gordo. She noted that in addition to being a former Supervisor, that George Gordo was also a former Fair Board Director. She advised that the Hunters Valley Fire Station Rib Dinner is scheduled for February 18th in Hornitos at the Stagg Hall; and the Hornitos Patron Club’s Enchilada Dinner is MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA February 14, 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 2-14-06 scheduled for March 4th at the Stagg Hall. She attended the First 5 Commission meeting on Monday evening, and there will be a study looking at the benefits of pre-schools. On February 15th there will be a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at the Government Center, and she will not be able to attend due to a medical appointment. Supervisor Fritz advised that an events committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. On February 18th, a benefit dinner will be held at the Masonic Lodge for the Kuhnel family. Supervisor Pickard advised that AB 1960 has been introduced by Tim Leslie to reinstate the fair share of Vehicle License Fees and gasoline tax for the three counties without any incorporated cities: Mariposa, Alpine, and Trinity. He advised that they are working on getting some meetings scheduled with the Department of Finance to get these funds restored through the budget process. This means about $80,000 in revenue for Mariposa County. He also wished a very special happy birthday to his daughter, Laurel, on turning fourteen today. Supervisor Turpin wished his wife, Suzanne, a happy birthday and Happy Valentine’s Day. He advised that Bill Shimer passed away; and he reflected on Bill’s contributions to California Department of Forestry, Historical Sites and Records Preservation Commission, and to the School Board; and on his influence to the community. He stated this is the passing of a great gentleman that will be missed. Memorial services are scheduled for February 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Coulterville. He advised that the Pedestrian and Equestrian Trails Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Don Pedro Community Services District facility. On February 16th, he is meeting with the Public Works Director and Bureau of Land Management in the North County to look at some old borrow pits. On Monday he attended the Coulterville Community Club meeting. Supervisor Stetson advised that he is planning to attend the El Portal Advisory Committee this evening at 7:00 p.m. in El Portal. On Thursday, there will be a community meeting in Midpines at 7:30 p.m. to discuss issues and everyone is welcome to attend. Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer; Presentation and Discussion by Pacific Municipal Consultants Regarding Development of Capital Improvement Program and Impact Fee Ordinance and Possible Selection by the Board of Supervisors BOARD ACTION: Derek Wong introduced the following staff members of Pacific Municipal Consultants that were present: Donna Snider and Lance Schulte. Derek Wong provided background information on the company; and he gave a presentation on their proposal to help the County develop a capital improvement program and impact fee ordinance. Discussion was held relative to the project and their proposal and projected timeline. Chairman Stetson called for input from the public, and none was received. 10:03 a.m. Recess 10:19 a.m. Discussion was held relative to selecting a consultant for the development of a capital improvement program, including their experience in the foothill communities/rural counties, and the information provided in their presentations and discussions with the Board. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, direction was given to the County Administrative Officer to bring back a contract for approval by the Board with Daniel C. Smith and Associates; and for a letter to be sent to Pacific Municipal Consultants thanking them for their efforts in this process/Ayes: Unanimous. Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Minutes) BOARD ACTION: Chairman Stetson advised of the redistribution of item 2 to reflect the correct attachments. Supervisor Pickard pulled item 6. Supervisor Turpin pulled items 1 and 4. Supervisor Bibby pulled items 4 and 6. Supervisor Bibby noted that issues relative to the drug testing will be discussed by the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Committee. (M)Fritz, (S)Bibby, the balance of the items (items 2, 3, and 5) was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 1 – acceptance of funds for the creation of a location map marketing downtown Mariposa. Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion and he advised that Coulterville is developing their location map. He asked that these types of projects be reviewed on a countywide basis ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 2-14-06 in the future. Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer, noted that Marilyn Lidyoff/Business Development Coordinator, is active in Coulterville and is conscientious of the need to help the North County. Supervisor Fritz clarified that the requested action is to accept a donation. (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, item 1 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 4 – contract with Fibre Tech for work on the El Portal pool. Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion relative to the request and the status of the other two pools. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, advised that they were not aware that work would need to be done before the swim season when the budget was prepared, and he advised that they could apply for Proposition 40 funds and reimburse the General Fund. It was clarified that the price in the proposal is still good. Supervisor Bibby asked about the status of the projects planned for the Catheys Valley Park, and she asked for information on the operation costs for the pools on an annual basis. (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, item 4 was approved, with the understanding that this is a loan from the General Fund Contingency that will be repaid from the Proposition 40 funds. Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer, advised that staff is preparing an item for the Board to review the Proposition 40 funds and the commitments for funding and pending projects. In the interim, he recommends that the commitment for this project come from the $300,000 funding earmarked for the recreational sports complex. Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 6 – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mariposa Safe Families, Inc. Supervisor Bibby asked that the MOU be routed to the affected County agencies/departments; and she noted that Mariposa Safe Families needs to work closely with the agencies for the common good of the children. She also asked if there are any liability issues or concerns with the MOU. Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer/Risk Manager, advised that he does not see any concerns. Supervisor Pickard introduced and welcomed Kathy Delaney as Executive Director for Mariposa Safe Families, Inc. (M)Fritz, (S)Pickard, item 6 was approved. Kathy Delaney advised that she plans to work with the agencies to develop an MOU with each of them; and to work to develop a referral service in the community. Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion and Possible Further Action Regarding the Local Emergency Due to the Flooding that Occurred throughout the County (County Counsel) BOARD ACTION: Tom Guarino, County Counsel, reviewed the reasons that the local emergency has been continued; and he advised that after consulting with the Public Works Director, it is his recommendation that the Board declare an end to the local emergency due to this flooding. He advised that the claims process has been completed with the State, and there is no necessity to continue the emergency for the flood event. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, advised that they are continuing with the repairs, and that the process of preparing the damage assessment reports will continue, probably into next fiscal year. He provided a status report on the repairs to Old Toll Road and to Merced Falls Road. Discussion was held. Supervisor Bibby noted that staff continues to monitor the bridges and White Rock Road. She clarified with Tom Guarino, Dana Hertfelder, and Rich Inman, County Administrative officer, that it is their recommendation that the Board declare an end to the local emergency. (M)Bibby, (S)Turpin, based on the recommendation of the Public Works Director, County Counsel, and the County Administrative Officer, Res. 06-61 was adopted discontinuing the local emergency. Tom Guarino, clarified that the recommended action is to declare an end to the local emergency for the flood event. The motion was amended, agreeable with the maker and second, to declare an end to the local emergency for the flood event/Ayes: Unanimous. Approval of Minutes of January 17, 2006, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board); and Approval of Minutes of January 24, 2006, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Turpin advised of a correction to the January 17th minutes relative to the information he provided on the late bus for the School District. Supervisor Bibby referred to the minutes for January 17th and clarified that her reference was to the proposed infrastructure bond issue during the discussion to hire a lobbyist. (M)Turpin, (S)Bibby, the minutes were approved, with the correction to the January 17th minutes as noted/Ayes: Unanimous. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 2-14-06 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Sheriffs’ Management Association (SMA); Name of County Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer); CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA); Name of Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Mariposa County Managerial/Confidential Organization (MCMCO); Name of County Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer, stated it is not necessary to hold these closed sessions. 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: Cooper/Swenson v. County of Mariposa (County Counsel) BOARD ACTION: Tom Guarino, County Counsel, asked that this matter be continued to February 21, 2006. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve Budget Action Accepting Funds from the Economic Development Corporation of Mariposa County for Assisting in Creating a Location Map Marketing Downtown Mariposa ($1,000) (4/5th Vote Required) (County Administrative Officer); Res. 06-58, with discussion CA-2 Approve the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA Prop 36) Program Plan for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (Human Services Director); Res. 06- 55 CA-3 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Valley Oil Company, LLC Dated September 9, 2001 (for Providing Aviation Fuel to the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport) to Extend the Contract Term to June 30, 2006 (Public Works Director); Res. 06-56 CA-4 Approve a Contract with Fibre Tech for Resurfacing and Renovating the El Portal Pool and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Contract and Approve Budget Action Transferring $42,650 from the General Fund Contingency to Fund #501 (Land, Building & Improvements) to Cover the Cost of the Improvements (4/5th Vote Required) (Public Works Director); Res. 06-59, with direction CA-5 Approve and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Execute the Supplemental Lease Agreement with the USDA Forest Service for Relocation of Helibase Ground Facilities at the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (Public Works Director); Res. 06-57 CA-6 Approve and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Mariposa County and Mariposa Safe Families, Inc., to Maintain Compliance with the Welfare and Institutions Code (Supervisor Fritz); Res. 06-60, with discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 2-14-06 11:02 a.m. Adjournment in memory of Eddie Donald Freitas, Pauline Hope Largent Ward, and William “Bill” Shimer. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board