Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Summary of Proceedings October 7, 2008 Time Description*

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  (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Bibby, Fritz; Excused: Pickard. Item 1 – Supervisor Bibby referred to the November 10th Summary of Proceedings and asked that they be clarified to reflect that she suggested the permittee and the signator on the Merry Mountain Christmas CalTrans Encroachment Permit should be the same to be consistent. (M)Bibby, (S)Aborn, the November 10th Summary of Proceedings was approved with the requested change/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Bibby, Fritz; Excused: Pickard. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda.Keith Williams, County Clerk, provided a status report on the November 4th election results and advised that the outcome of the persons elected with the unofficial results has not changed; and he is preparing an item for the agenda on December 2^{nd} to certify the results. Chair Turpin recognized the presence of the two new Supervisors that have been elected to the Board: Jim Allen and Kevin Cann. Eleanor Keuning advised that the Historical Sites and Records Preservation Commission's next meeting is scheduled for December 8th at 10:00 a.m. and the meetings are open to the public. She encouraged attendance at the Community Chorus Winter Concert scheduled for December 15th and the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert scheduled for December 20th. She commented on how people seem to feel that they are entitled to criticize people and the government; and she referred to a saying by Dewitt Jones about "celebrating what is right with the world." Board Information Supervisor Bibby attended the First 5 meeting on Monday – progress is being made with the modular facility for Catheys Valley Pre-School and the enrollment is up for the Greeley Hill Pre- DRAFT – PENDING BOARD APPROVAL School. She plans to attend the Mt. Bullion citizen organization meeting on Thursday. She announced the 4-H Achievement Night is scheduled for this Saturday. Supervisor Aborn advised he attended the Midpines Community Planning meeting on Wednesday and they are working on planning issues for the community. He attended the High School Drama class play and commended the students for their talent. Supervisor Fritz congratulated Kevin Cann on winning the election and advised that she is looking forward to a transition period with him. She advised the Soroptimist Craft Fair is scheduled for December 5 and 6^{th} at the Fairgrounds. She plans to attend the CSAC Conference in San Diego and will miss the December 2^{nd} Board meeting. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended the SWIFT meeting on Wednesday and they discussed the CAL FIRE mandatory fuel reduction requirements and problems with the insurance companies having varying standards. He met with Alan Johnson/Stanislaus National Forest Service on Thursday and toured fuel brake/rehabilitation projects. The meeting with BLM to look at the fire area was postponed. They conducted a walk-through of the Red Cloud Library last week. He advised of a presentation by Leroy Radanovich and Ralph Mendershausen on Saturday at the Northern County History Center in Coulterville relative to the history of Bagby. He advised that the Coulterville Fire Brigade met on Monday to plan for the Christmas activities for December 9th; and the Christmas in Coulterville event is scheduled for December 20th. Mary Williams, Community Services Director, introduced Don Fox, the new member of the Commission on Aging and the Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
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  Municipal Asset Management/however, they included terms that he would not recommend to the Board. He advised that if the Board concurs, he will bring back all of the documentation for action on November 18th. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman stated he feels the bid proposal information should have been made available to the public; he expressed concern with the interest rate for financing the equipment; and he stated he still disagrees with the specifications for meeting the County's needs. Rick Benson advised that the proposal was sent out to the banking businesses that deal with municipal leasing of equipment; and Supervisor Bibby asked that this information be included with the package for November 18th, along with the rationale for his recommendation. Supervisor Bibby initiated discussion relative to the status of budgeting for the replacement costs - Rick Benson advised that this will be a part of the final budget discussions with a recommendation of $225,000 a year for 20 years; and he plans to recommend that when the equipment is assigned out of County, that a portion of the revenue received goes to the replacement fund. Further discussion was continued until after the following recess. 2:57 p.m. Recess 3:00 p.m. Further discussion was held. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, direction was given to the County Administrative Officer to proceed with financing arrangements with Oshkosh Capital; and to bring back the financing package on November 18th for action/Ayes: Unanimous. Approve County's Comments Regarding PG&E's FERC Relicensing Pre-Application Document for the Merced Falls Hydroelectric Project and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Letter (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson reviewed the draft response. (M)Bibby, (S)Aborn, Res. 08-537 was adopted approving the comments/Ayes: Unanimous. 3:10 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Relative to a Workers' Compensation Case. Number of W/C Cases to be Discussed: 1 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger); 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: Hazel Green Ranch, LLC v. United States Department of the Interior, et al.; Case No. 1:07-CV-00414 OWW SMS (County Counsel); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator: Name of Employee Organization: California United Homecare Workers (CUHW) – In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard J. Benson (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: (M)Aborn, (S)Bibby, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. 4:28 p.m. Chair Turpin announced the following as a result of the closed session matters: direction was given on the Workers' Compensation Case and on the IHSS negotiations; and information was received on the Hazel Green Ranch matter. CONSENT AGENDA CA-1 Approve an Agreement with Analytical Environmental Services (AES) to Conduct Cultural Resource Studies Required for Road Projects (Public Works Director); Res. 08- 525 CA-2 Approve Budget Action Transferring Funds within Facilities Maintenance Budget to Cover Unanticipated Costs of a Full Panel Testing Requirement for Woodland Park ($2,200) (Public Works Director); Res. 08-513 CA-3 Approve Budget Action Reducing Yosemite West Fund Contingency to Cover a Title 22 Broad Spectrum of Water Analysis in the Yosemite West Water Division as Required ($1,800) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Public Works Director); Res. 08-514 CA-4 Authorize Public Works to Solicit Bids for the Annual Roadside and Zone of Benefit Herbicide Spraying with a Provision to Allow a Negotiated Extension for Three Consecutive Fiscal Years and Authorize the Public Works Director to Sign the Agreement (Public Works Director); Res. 08-515 CA-5 Approve the Use of $35,000 of Proposition 40 Funds and Award an Agreement to Mid- State Solar to Install a Solar Pool Heating System and Thermal Pool Blanket at the Mariposa Pool Contingent on State Approval of the Project and Authorize the Public Works Director to Sign the Agreement (Public Works Director); Res. 08-516 CA-6 Authorize the Department of Public Works to Remove the Cattle Guard on Triangle Road, Located at the Top of the Hill Between Carter and Darrah Roads at Post Mile 13- 14.115 (Public Works Director); Res. 08-526, with direction to staff CA-7 Authorize the Public Works Director to File the Notice of Completion, and Accept the Greeley Hill Library as Complete (Public Works Director); Pulled and rescheduled for November 18th. CA-8 Approve Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Program Agreement No. 08-0526 for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 with California Department of Food and Agriculture and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Agricultural Commissioner); Res. 08-517 CA-9 Accept Resignation from Leroy Radanovich from the Mariposa County Water Agency Advisory Board (Supervisor Fritz) CA-10 Authorize the Health Officer to Assign Public Health Preparedness Funds Earmarked for Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency to Stanislaus County for Administration (Health Officer); Res. 08-518 CA-11 Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Apply for Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Reimbursement Funds and Sign Disbursement Worksheet for Rural CUPA Reimbursement Funds for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and Authorize the Health Officer to Submit and Sign Additional Documents to Secure Funding as Necessary (Health Officer); Res. 08-519 CA-12 Appoint Officer Lance Berns to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Representative Position on the Emergency Medical Care Committee and Appoint Bryan Duncan as an Alternate Representative (Health Officer) CA-13 Appoint Bill Hodson of Cal Fire as Cal Fire Public Sector Representative to the Emergency Medical Care Committee and Appoint Steve Leonard as an Alternate Representative (Health Officer) CA-14 Adopt a Resolution Approving Road Name "Bean Creek Lane" for the Subject Easement; Road Name Application No. 2008-186, Merlin and Miriam Jones, Applicants (Planning Director); Res. 08-520 CA-15 Issuance of a "Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity" to the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to Upgrade Rite Aid Store #6443's Current Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License to a Type 21 Off-Sale General License (Wine, Beer and Distilled Spirits); Store is Located at 4994 Joe Howard Street (Planning Director); Res. 08-521 CA-16 Approve Budget Action Increasing Revenue and Appropriations in the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona Budget to Cover Increasing Litigation Costs of the SDA Project ($93,000) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Planning Director); Res. 08-522 CA-17 Ratify Letter to Elected Officials Regarding FEMA Disaster Declaration/Oliver Fire/Telegraph Fire (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager); Res. 08- 523 CA-18 Approve the Application for a Cal Trans Encroachment Permits in Support of Closing Highway 140 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Between Highway 49 South, Saturday, December 6, 2008, and for Christmas Banners Along Highway 140 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Letter Documenting the Board's Support and Approval (Chamber of Commerce); Res. 08-527, with direction for changes in the Application to reflect the County's sponsorship CA-19 Authorize Public Works to Advertise for Bids and Award an Agreement to the Lowest Responsible Bidder to Supply Fuel for the County's Fleet (Public Works Director); Res. 08-524 4:29 p.m. Adjournment in memory of Lori Lynette Heath – Sousa. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board LYLE TURPIN Chair, Board of Supervisors 11-10-08 SUP \bigcirc F MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS o SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS November 18, 2008 DRAFT – PENDING BOARD APPROVAL Description Time 9:03 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center with Supervisor Pickard excused. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Turpin advised of an addendum to the agenda for a certificate recognizing Bruce and JoAnn Pickard on celebrating their 50^{\rm th} wedding anniversary. Introductions - Chair Turpin introduced Fred Lustenberger, the new Building Director. 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: Supervisor Bibby pulled the November 10th Summary of Proceedings from item 1. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Bibby, Fritz; Excused: Pickard. Item 1 – Supervisor Bibby referred to the November 10th Summary of Proceedings and asked that they be clarified to reflect that she suggested the permittee and the signator on the Merry Mountain Christmas CalTrans Encroachment Permit should be the same to be consistent. (M)Bibby, (S)Aborn, the November 10th Summary of Proceedings was approved with the requested change/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Bibby, Fritz; Excused: Pickard. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda.Keith Williams, County Clerk, provided a status report on the November 4th election results and advised that the outcome of the persons elected with the unofficial results has not changed; and he is preparing an item for the agenda on December 2^{nd} to certify the results. Chair Turpin recognized the presence of the two new Supervisors that have been elected to the Board: Jim Allen and Kevin Cann. Eleanor Keuning advised that the Historical Sites and Records Preservation Commission's next meeting is scheduled for December 8th at 10:00 a.m. and the meetings are open to the public. She encouraged attendance at the Community Chorus Winter Concert scheduled for December 15th and the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert scheduled for December 20th. She commented on how people seem to feel that they are entitled to criticize people and the government; and she referred to a saying by Dewitt Jones about "celebrating what is right with the world." Board Information Supervisor Bibby attended the First 5 meeting on Monday – progress is being made with the modular facility for Catheys Valley Pre-School and the enrollment is up for the Greeley Hill Pre- DRAFT – PENDING BOARD APPROVAL School. She plans to attend the Mt. Bullion citizen organization meeting on Thursday. She announced the 4-H Achievement Night is scheduled for this Saturday. Supervisor Aborn advised he attended the Midpines Community Planning meeting on Wednesday and they are working on planning issues for the community. He attended the High School Drama class play and commended the students for their talent. Supervisor Fritz congratulated Kevin Cann on winning the election and advised that she is looking forward to a transition period with him. She advised the Soroptimist Craft Fair is scheduled for December 5 and 6^{th} at the Fairgrounds. She plans to attend the CSAC Conference in San Diego and will miss the December 2^{nd} Board meeting. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended the SWIFT meeting on Wednesday and they discussed the CAL FIRE mandatory fuel reduction requirements and problems with the insurance companies having varying standards. He met with Alan Johnson/Stanislaus National Forest Service on Thursday and toured fuel brake/rehabilitation projects. The meeting with BLM to look at the fire area was postponed. They conducted a walk-through of the Red Cloud Library last week. He advised of a presentation by Leroy Radanovich and Ralph Mendershausen on Saturday at the Northern County History Center in Coulterville relative to the history of Bagby. He advised that the Coulterville Fire Brigade met on Monday to plan for the Christmas activities for December 9th; and the Christmas in Coulterville event is scheduled for December 20th. Mary Williams, Community Services Director, introduced Don Fox, the new member of the Commission on Aging and the Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council.