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Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting Video and Summary for November 10th, 2009
San Andreas, CA...SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HELD ON November 10, 2009. PRESENT: Russ Thomas, Chair; Merita Callaway, Vice-Chair; Gary Tofanelli, Steve Wilensky and Thomas Tryon, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer; and Madaline Krska, Deputy Clerk...
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C O N S E N T A G E N D A
1. MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on October 27, 2009 – Board action: approved 4-0-1 ABSTAINED: Thomas 2. CORRESPONDENCE: October 23-29, 2009 – Board action: approved as processed; 5-0
3. RESOLUTION authorizing the establishment of an interest bearing designated fund for the receipt and allocation of federal Centers for Disease Control Public Health Emergency Response Phase I, II and III Funds; Public Health – Board action: approved 5-0
4. RESOLUTION to approve and authorize submission of an application to the State of California, Department of Social Services, Fraud Investigation and Program Integrity for the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program, pursuant to the California State Budget Act of 2009, and authorize Board Chair to execute County response cover page for the Fraud Investigation and Program Integrity for the IHSS program application; CalWorks – Board action: approved 5-0
5. RESOLUTION authorizing a joint use agreement between Calaveras County and the Calaveras Unified School District for public use of recreational facilities at San Andreas Elementary School; Supervisor Tofanelli – Board action: approved 5-0
6. RESOLUTION authorizing an amendment to a joint use agreement between Calaveras County and the Feeney Park Foundation regarding site control at Feeney Park in Murphys; Supervisor Tryon – Board action: approved 5-0
7. RESOLUTION to adopt amendment #1 to the lease agreement regarding White Pines Park between the Calaveras County Water District and Calaveras County; Supervisor Callaway – Board action: approved 5-0
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8. RESOLUTION authorizing a lease agreement between Calaveras County and Calaveras County Water District for the Courtright-Emerson Ballfield; Supervisor Callaway – Board action: approved as revised 5-0
9. MINUTE ORDER declaring vehicles and equipment as surplus and subject to disposal or organizational transfer; Administration – Board action: approved 5-0
10. RESOLUTION recognizing and acknowledging Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation for 25 year of service to the community; Supervisor Callaway – Board action: approved 5-0
R E G U L A R A G E N D A
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bonnie Newman, Valley Springs, announced she would be unable to provide transportation to Lodi for adult day care patients as her vehicle has been damaged. Ms. Newman made an assistance plea for those needing this vital service.
Colleen Tracy, Director Public Health, gave the Board an update on the H1N1 vaccine program. Ms. Tracy stated on November 4th the school based clinics were begun partnering with the schools. These clinics will continue through November 16th. Due to delays in private providers receiving vaccine, transfers of supplies were made to the hospital clinics and larger providers for their health care workers. Ms. Tracy stated due to additional delays in supplies more vaccine has been transferred.
Ms. Tracy stated efforts have been made to coordinate with first responders to make the vaccine available for these workers who provide medical care in the field. Ms. Tracy stated the Health Department will hold a community clinic the week of November 16th with another to be held in late November or early December. Ms. Tracy listed the target groups who are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Jean Macomber, member of the Humane Society shelter project, addressed the Board regarding a July resolution from the Humane Society and the Domestic Animal Advisory Committee. There has been no response from Administration or County Counsel regarding this resolution. Ms. Macomber stated they were informed there would be an agenda item in November with steps to be taken for the shelter project. To Date this has not been before the Board.
Ms. Macomber stated there is an enormous contingency ready to begin fundraising but the necessary step for the location of the property
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needs to be resolved. Ms. Macomber on behalf of the committee requested a response from the Board.
Karen Elliott, representing the Humane Society shelter project, submitted statistics to the Board regarding large numbers of dogs and cats being euthanized. Ms. Elliott expressed concerns for this figure due to the lack of space in the shelter. Ms. Elliott submitted an aerial map of the CalFire property previously discussed.
Supervisor Callaway stated CAO Lawton has had a subsequent meeting with staff. Another possible site has been determined.
Supervisor Wilensky stated during an October meeting a suggestion was made to draft a letter providing a commitment to designate a site.
Supervisor Callaway asked if the committee wants a letter in response to their resolution or a resolution from the County.
Ms. Elliott stated the committee would like to have a letter of support from the County.
Supervisor Callaway stated CAO has been working with staff for options of a site near the library, a property near the Justice Center and one by CalFire.
Tom Garcia, Director Public Works, stated Public Works has expressed interest in some of the facilities on the CalFire location to relocate some of the Counties fleet management and shop facilities.
Chair expressed concern for more Board awareness of what is available on the CalFire site.
Al Segalla, Calaveras County Tax Payers Association, expressed appreciation to the CAO Lawton for his attendance at public meetings and his assistance to the taxpayers.
Les Martin, referenced Lynette Norfolk County Treasurer-Tax Collector and her qualification recommendations for this office. Martin feels strongly that a candidate for this office should meet qualifications. Martin voiced concerns for the Boards’ decision to not accept Ms. Norfolk’s recommendations for this responsible position. Martin would like the Board to readdress this issue.
Laurie Weatherby, addressed the Board regarding her mother’s in-home health care. Ms. Weatherby referenced a State notice of action her mother received saying her share of cost for her in home care
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would increase. Ms. Weatherby expressed confusion regarding additional notices stating a Federal Court has stopped cuts.
Paulie Senders, Mountain Ranch, thanked the Board for responding to the community by conducting a meeting to address the speed limits on Mountain Ranch Road. Appreciation was expressed for the removal of the 55 MPH sign at the cross walk. Ms. Senders asked for Board support in posting of a 25 MPH sign when children are present.
Dave Pastizzo, Planning, presented an update to the Board regarding the FEMA Flood Mapping process. Meetings were held in July that were not well attended to inform the public regarding the mapping.
Pastizzo stated there will be two public meetings on December 2, 2009. Pastizzo encouraged the public to attend these meetings for viewing of the maps and to garner information regarding their property. FEMA representatives will be at these meetings. There are substantial properties than may be going into the FEMA system that may require flood insurance. Pastizzo stated there is a financial advantage if the insurance is required to acquire the insurance prior to the official maps taking effect.
Supervisor Wilensky asked to have aggressive notification of these meetings for people to take advantage to secure insurance prior to the escalation of costs.
Board discussion was held for the various ways of communicating to County property owners a notification for these meetings. Communication is necessary for those who have a flood hazard parcel designation.
Al Segalla, Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, feels notification should be done individually to property owners.
Chair referenced the agreement made with FEMA to make property owners aware of this benefit. Chair referenced past construction in flood hazard areas and the science that now assists in preventing these situations.
Captain Eddie Ballard referenced a statement he made to the Board last week regarding the adult detention facility report he was to present on November 24, 2009. The meeting is the week of Thanksgiving and the consultant will be unavailable.
CAO Lawton will place this topic on the agenda of December 8 or December 15th.
12. MINUTE ORDER upholding the findings and recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Board in Code Compliance Case #09-14 regarding
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Munroe and Lorraine Maguire; Code Compliance – Board action: approved 5-0
13. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION authorizing a professional service agreement with Dokken Engineering for professional engineering services associated with the SR-12/SR-26 signalization and intersection improvements; Public Works – Board action: approved 5-0
14. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION re: California Product Stewardship Council and consideration of extended producer responsibility framework approach; Public Works (cont’d item from 10/20/09 & 11/03/09) – Board action: approved 4-1 NOES: Tofanelli
15. Discussion re: Public Works assessment review – 5 month goals and priorities; Informational only
16. Discussion and possible Board action re: MINUTE ORDER approving the cancellation of the Board of Supervisors’ meeting of November 17, 2009; Administration – Board action: approved 5-0
17. Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. Supervisor Tryon on Wednesday, will attend a Ebbetts Pass Veterans Day ceremony; Saturday will attend the Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 25th Anniversary event and Monday will attend a LAFCO meeting
Supervisor Wilensky on Wednesday, will be speaking at a Veterans Day event in West Point; will attend a training meeting with the Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Supervisor Wilensky reported on a meeting he attended with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy(SNC) regarding bonds for SNC projects. The last bond sale produced enough revenue to finish the projects in process. Wilensky stated the next bond sale for the County’s grant category would not be until after 2010. These funds would be in jeopardy due to those currently approved for other regions’ projects.
Wilensky provided information regarding PGE land timeframe extensions for stewardship of land along the Mokelumne River.
Supervisor Tofanelli on Saturday will attend the Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 25th Anniversary event.
Supervisor Callaway on Wednesday, will attend a Ebbetts Pass Veterans Day ceremony; Friday may be traveling to Sacramento to present documentation to the Governor regarding trees at the CalFire Altaville proposed building site. Monday will attend a LAFCO meeting to vote on
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one agenda item that Supervisor Tryon will recuse himself from.
Chair Thomas, on Saturday, will attend the Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 25th Anniversary event. Chair reminded the public there will not be a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday November 17th as members of the Board will be attending a CSAC conference.
CAO Lawton informed the Board that all the Proposition 1A Bonds were sold at par value. All counties, cities and special districts that joined the program will receive full value of the amount requested at rate of 4%. Lawton stated this will balance the County budget
County Counsel Jones had nothing to report.
18. CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Senior Project Manager – Board action: continued to Friday November 20, 2009 at 3:00 P.M.
19. CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation – significant exposure to litigation (one case); claim of Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee, Claim No. 09-31; County Counsel – Board action: the Board voted unanimously to reject the claim
___/s/ Karen Varni _____________
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
