Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Conformed Agenda October 4, 2005 Time Description*

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  (M)Stetson, (S)Fritz, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 2 – amendment to Personal Services Agreement with RRM Design for the Regional Recreation Complex – Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion relative to the status of looking at alternative sites and this process. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, advised that this is an extension of the existing contract; and he advised of other options that are being reviewed. Supervisor Bibby stated she wants to be sure that adequate parking is planned. (M)Turpin, (S)Bibby, item 2 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 3 – amendment to contract with Custom Weed Control – Supervisor Turpin asked that the issue of controlling weeds on dirt roads be reviewed. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director, advised that they will review this issue as a part of their maintenance program. Supervisor Bibby asked that both sides of the road be sprayed in areas where the spraying occurs. Supervisor Pickard asked that a vegetation management program be reviewed to reduce spraying costs in the future. Supervisor Bibby complimented Public Works staff for dealing with all of the issues that have faced them this past year, and she thanked the public for their patience. (M)Turpin, (S)Bibby, item 3 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 8 – resolution recognizing Dan Michael on his retirement – Supervisor Turpin commented on Dan's services. (M)Turpin, (S)Bibby, item 8 was approved. Supervisor Bibby also commented on Dan's forty years of service to the citizens. Blaine Shultz, Fire Chief, advised that a retirement party is scheduled for January 7th, and that he will share the Board's comments. Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 10 - recognition for Ken Hawkins - Supervisor Bibby expressed her appreciation for his service to the County; and she wished him well in his retirement, and she wished the Auditor's Office well for the future. (M)Bibby, (S)Fritz, item 10 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; Authorize the Allocation of Six (6) Maintenance Worker I/II Positions to the Solid Waste Budget Unit Effective January 1, 2006; Authorize the Public Works Director to Obtain Bids for a CAT 416D Skip Loader, a CAT 924G Loader, and five (5) 30-Yard Roll-Off Bins, or Equivalent and Purchase the Items from the Lowest Responsible Bidder(s); Waive the Formal Bid Process and Authorize the Public Works Director to Purchase a 1999 CAT D6 Bulldozer for $103,660 from the Road Division and Retrofit the Bulldozer at a Cost Not to Exceed $35,000; Approve Budget Action Increasing Revenue and Transferring Money from the Liner Replacement Fund to Allow the Public Works Department to Operate and Manage the Compost Facility, Landfill and Recycling Center ($211,782) (4/5ths Vote) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Dana Hertfelder relative to the requests. Supervisor Bibby asked that the Board be provided with a status report; and she asked whether we receive a diversion credit when trash is taken from other counties. (M)Turpin, (S)Fritz, Res. 05-609 was adopted approving the recommended actions/Ayes: Unanimous. Bob Pickard, Chairman;