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Time Description 9:08 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center 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: Chair Bibby advised that exhibit to item 1 was distributed this morning. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman referred to item 6 and questioned hiring outside firms versus doing the work in-house; and he referred to item 9 and the costs. (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, all items were approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Rick Benson, County Administrative Officer, advised of an off agenda request from Technical Services to purchase a new data center air conditioner. Rick Peresan, Technical Services Director, provided input on the request. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the Board waived the rules requiring 72 hours agenda noticing to add this to the agenda, finding that this is a matter of urgency and it was not known about at the time the agenda was prepared; both air conditioning units for the area where the County computer system is housed quit working and if the room is not climatically controlled, the computer system will over heat and fail/Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion was held relative to the request. Rick Peresan clarified that this request is to purchase one unit and they will try to keep the second unit running and come back with a recommendation to replace it in the future. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman stated he feels larger units should be purchased. Further discussion was held. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-457 was adopted authorizing the purchase of the air conditioner from the Data Processing Capital Improvement Fund in the amount not to exceed $7,500; and waiving the formal bid process based on the findings that this is an urgency to protect the computer equipment/Ayes: Unanimous. Chair Bibby clarified that the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to purchase property at 5393 Highway 49 North is for improved versus unimproved property. Chair Bibby; Input from the public was provided by the following: Beth Tomsick provided information on Habitat for Humanity and on their local efforts. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS September 25, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 9-25-07 A) Present Certificate of Recognition to Ann and Richard Sheldon in Recognition of the “2007 Blue Ribbon Winner Labor Day Parade Award” for Restoration of an Antique Fire Hose Cart Dedicated in Memory of Walter Palmer, the First Fire Chief of Catheys Valley Fire Company 23 BOARD ACTION: (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, the Certificate was approved and presented to Ann and Richard Sheldon/Ayes: Unanimous. Chair Bibby presented the Sheldons with their plaque for their first place Fair Parade award. Jim Wilson, Fire Chief, presented the Sheldons with a framed photograph of the hose cart and recognized them as volunteers in the community. B) Proclaim the Week of October 6-13, 2007 as “Habitat for Humanity Awareness Week” BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the Proclamation was approved and presented to Beth Tomsick, Delores Hahn, Diane Provo, Staggs, and Mitch Terkildsen/Ayes: Unanimous. 9:47 a.m. Recess 10:01 a.m. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Chair Bibby referred to Government Code Section 54954.3(c) which states that a legislative body shall not prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the agency. She asked that the facts and constructive information be provided by persons providing public input to help the Board. She also asked that the public address the Board when providing input. Eleanor Keuning referred to recent news clippings – she commented on the need to let purchasers know if their property has historic structures, etc; and she commented on attracting people to come to the County. 10:07 a.m. The public hearing to purchase property located at 5393 Highway 49 North was opened and continued to after the following. Board Information Supervisor Aborn advised that he plans to attend the High Speed Rail Authority meeting in Sacramento on Wednesday. Supervisor Pickard reported on the fall RCRC (Regional Council of Rural Counties) conference he attended last week. He advised that he will be meeting with the District Ranger for the Sierra National Forest this week and he advised of his meeting with Supervisor Wheeler of Madera County relative to matters involving the Sierra National Forest. He plans to attend the CMSP (County Medical Services Program) meeting and the California Coalition Weed Awareness meeting in Sacramento on Thursday and Friday. Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the Atwater City Council meeting on Monday and the Council took action to support the Altamont Pass route for the high speed rail. She is planning to attend the Metropolitan Transportation Commission meeting in Oakland on Wednesday. She advised that the Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event is scheduled for this evening at the SPCA. She noted that the Harvest Weekend in the Country event is scheduled for this weekend. The District IV meeting is scheduled for Monday at the Government Center and the Fire Chief will make a presentation on the state of the Fire Department. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended the meeting with the Stanislaus National Forest Service on Wednesday, and they reviewed the roads that the County maintains. He advised that John Swanson, District Ranger for the Stanislaus Forest is retiring. He advised that he attended the Friends of the Red Cloud Library meeting on Wednesday. On this Wednesday, he and Supervisor Bibby plan to attend the Community Action Agency meeting in Coulterville. Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager; PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss the Intention of the Board of Supervisors to Consummate the Purchase of Unimproved Property Located at 5393 Highway 49 North for the Purpose of Relocating Certain Activities of the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 9-25-07 BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson presented the staff report and he noted that the Sheriff has advised that funds are available in the Rural Crime Prevention Fund for this purchase and it will not impact the department’s operations. The public portion of the hearing was opened. There was no public input. Staff responded to a question from the Board and advised that no written comments have been received on this matter. The public portion of the hearing was closed and the Board commenced with deliberations. (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-458 was adopted approving the purchase and authorizing the Chair to execute the Agreement for Purchase and any other documents necessary to complete the purchase; and direction was given for the Auditor to draw a warrant for the purchase as recommended/Ayes: Unanimous. The hearing was closed. 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: Following discussion, (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-459 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. 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: Rick Benson advised that it was not necessary to hold these closed sessions, and they were withdrawn. 10:28 a.m. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Description of Real Property: 6330 Highway 140, APN 009-170-025; Name of Party who Will Negotiate with County (Not Party’s Agent): David and Cindy Stampfli; Closed Session will Concern Price and Terms of Purchase (County Administrative Officer); and CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Appointment; Title or Position to be Filled: Appointment of Human Services Director; Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) (County Administrative Officer/Personnel Director/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. 11:08 a.m. RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION: Chair Bibby noted that Supervisor Aborn was present; and she announced that direction was given to staff on the two closed session matters. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve an Agreement with UC Davis for Training Services for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-451 CA-2 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mariposa County Office of Education which will Release up to $34,475 in Federal Money for Severely Emotionally ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 9-25-07 Disturbed Children and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the MOU (Human Services Director); Res. 07-452 CA-3 Re-appoint Holly Warner to Serve as a Member-at-large of the Mental Health Board for a Term of Three Years Ending on September 25, 2010 (Human Services Director) CA-4 Authorize the Human Services Director to Execute the 2007 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Agreement 07B-5423, Amendment One; Authorize the Human Services Director to Execute the 2007-2008 Department of Energy (DOE) Agreement 07-C-1671; Authorize the Human Services Department to Continue to Coordinate the Weatherization Portion of the Program with the Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC) and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment to Agreement for Services with CVOC (Human Services Director); Res. 07-453 CA-5 Approve a Certificate of Recognition and Congratulations to Ida M. Riley on Celebrating her 90th Birthday on September 27, 2007; the Certificate will be Presented During Her Surprise Birthday Party (Supervisor Fritz) CA-6 Approve an Agreement with Roger Stephens Engineering to Provide Drafting and Engineering Services for Various Small Projects for the County in the Not to Exceed Amount of $20,000 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Public Works Director); Res. 07-454 CA-7 Approve Summary of Proceedings of September 10th, 2007 (Continued from September 4th, 2007), Regular Meeting; Approve Summary of Proceedings of September 11th, 2007, Regular Meeting; Approve Summary of Proceedings of September 12th, 2007 (Continued from September 11th, 2007, Regular Meeting; Approve Summary of Proceedings of September 13th, 2007 (Continued from September 12th, 2007), Regular Meeting; and Approve Summary of Proceedings of September 18th, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) CA-8 Approve an Agreement with 35-A District Agricultural Association for Storage for UC Mandated Records and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Farm Advisor); Res. 07-455 CA-9 Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Execute the Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service to Replace the Bridge Located on Foresta Road within Yosemite National Park; and Accept up to $280,000 in Federal Funds for the Project (Public Works Director); Res. 07-456 11:09 a.m. Adjournment in memory of Hazel Louise (Page) Utley and Jacqueline “Jackie” Mary Fenili. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board JANET BIBBY, Chair, Board of Supervisors