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Madera County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

Central California Women's Facility

Published: June 28, 2019 108 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F14

Findings 14 findings

F1 Page 16
The MCGJ finds that the property within CSA-21, that contains the Cascadel Clubhouse, on four lots within three parcels of land, is owned by the County of Madera.
F2 Page 16
The MCGJ finds that the County of Madera is currently responsible for upkeep, maintenance, insurance (both property and liability), for those properties noted in F1.
F3 Page 16
The MCGJ finds the County of Madera does not have an agreement with CSA 21 for road maintenance nor improvement.
F4 Page 16
The MCGJ finds that currently there is not a multi-year contract in effect between the County and a contractor for mowing and maintenance of the properties.
F5 Page 16
The MCGJ finds that the area around and adjacent to the Clubhouse, including the land parcels, are a designated “Shelter in Place” zone for the residents in the event of fire blocking egress from Cascadel Woods.
F6 Page 16
The MCGJ finds that the amount collected from property owners is insufficient to cover the cost of maintenance and expenses currently paid by the County. 7
F7 Page 27
The MCGJ finds that DSS and CAPMC work well together.
F8 Page 35
The City of Madera does not follow its Purchasing-Central Supply Mission Statement regarding conflicts of interest.
F9 Page 35
City administrators and elected officials are doing personal business with the City as private individuals.
F10 Page 35
The City of Madera shows a lack of transparency towards residents of the City of Madera and the Madera County Grand Jury.
F11 Page 54
The MCGJ found no labeling of water supply or drain lines to equipment at well site #14.
F12 Page 54
The City of Chowchilla’s Personnel Rules and Regulations as well as the Public Works Policy and Procedure Manual do not provide direction for employees dealing with water related complaints and entering private dwellings.
F13
Monthly meetings between the Deputy Director and road maintenance supervisors are ineffective. Respondent disagrees with this finding. Respondent is not aware of, nor does the Response: Grand Jury offer any facts in support of this. Monthly meetings were non-existent under previous administration. These meetings began 3 months ago with the intent to increase communication, eliminate equipment scheduling conflicts between crews and operate more efficiently. Since implementing these meetings; PWD Response to GI Findings & Recommendations - 5/25/2018 75 communication on all levels has increased, and there have been less equipment scheduling conflicts between crews. RESPONSES TO RECOMMENDATIONS IN REPORT:
F15
No objects will be thrown in or out of the bus. You may not refuse to share a seat with another student. Remain in your seat and be quiet at railroad grade crossings. All Kindergarten students who ride the bus are seated at the front of the bus. Red Light Crossing Instruction (For children who must cross the street at the bus stop.) In the morning, students are to gather at their assigned bus stop and wait for the bus to arrive.

Recommendations 16