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Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary and Video for August 24, 2010
San Andreas, CA...Last weeks Board Meeting Weighed in at about 9 hours and had enough twists and turns to make the Board and the public glad for a one week reprieve before the next meeting. The details are as follows and the summary and video is enclosed... RESOLUTION approving the filing of an application for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant. Approved as amended, 3-2-0; Noes: Tofanelli and Tryon on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Tryon abstaining. The Board authorized County Counsel to proceed with a claim for the costs of law enforcement services provided to the 39th District Agriculture Association in connection with the Further Concert. The Board voted 5-0 for adopting the Arnold Rim Trail-Cedar Center Connection Project as a County project and directing Public Works to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with the Calaveras Council of Governments and the United States Forest Service to establish responsibilities consistent with the draft MOU. They accepted a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the amount of $396,692, for the Airport 22-Unit T-Hanger Project, and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the grant agreement and any future related documents – approve 5-0.
Almost 9 yes, you read that right 9 hours of Supervisorial Meeting Goodness Enclosed....
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SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HELD ON AUGUST 24, 2010
PRESENT: Merita Callaway, Chair; Thomas Tryon, Vice-Chair; Gary Tofanelli, Steve Wilensky and Russ Thomas, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Jeanne Boyce, County Administrative Officer; and Madaline Krska, Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: None
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
(On a motion of Supervisor Thomas, seconded by Supervisor Tofanelli, consent agenda items 1 thru 2 and 5 thru 9, were unanimously approved: on a motion of Supervisor Tryon, seconded by Supervisor Wilensky, item #3 and #4 were unanimously approved. 1. MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 3, 2010 2. CORRESPONDENCE: August 6-12, 2010, as processed 3. MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for the provision of residential psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services for the period July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $150,000. 4. MINUTE ORDER declaring vehicles and equipment as surplus and subject to disposal and authorizing the County Administrative Officer to dispose of said surplus capital assets. 5. MINUTE ORDER appointing an applicant to serve on the Calaveras County Mental Health Board, to complete an unexpired term to 12/31/2012 6. MINUTE ORDER to appointing an applicant to the Prevent Child Abuse Council to complete an unexpired term to 12/31/2011 7. RESOLUTION authorizing a one-year extension to September 1, 2011, of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between Calaveras County and Sierra Ridge Associates, LLC, for Forest Meadows, Unit 4A (TSTM 92-528) and Unit 5 (Tract 90-491) 8. MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to sign the Policy Compliance and Certification Form for the FY 2010-11 Annual Funding Application for the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Program, in an amount not to exceed $89,176 9. RESOLUTION recognizing Mercer Caverns on the celebration of their 125th anniversary R E G U L A R A G E N D A
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Racz, Valley Springs, expressed financial accountability concerns for County Service Areas and County Service Districts, specifically Rancho Calaveras. Darren Spellman, Rancho Calaveras, stated concerns for road and special districts financial reporting and lack of reporting during a meeting, documentation and Board of Supervisors participation. Inability to have a contract with SEIU was a concern; Darryl Rusk, Burson, complimented the County road department and does not feel labor negotiations are done for political reasons; Joe Kelly, Copperopolis, asked that Sheriff-Elect Gary Kuntz be able to speak during the jail construction agenda item. Concerns were stated for an assembly bill regarding costs of home energy measuring and retrofit. Tillman Sherman, San Andreas, read the definition of sustainable, as it relates to the County, and his wishes for the future of the County; Terry Baker, Rail Road Flat, addressed the Board with ongoing concerns for his neighbors’ illegal cock ranch reading documentation into the record; Bonnie Newman, Double Springs, referenced the appointment of an IHSS Board member and the duties of the Public Authority and IHSS Advisory Boards; Chair Callaway announced a study session will be
held regarding IHSS and the Public Authority; Garry Petts, would like notification regarding salvage possibilities for a piece of County equipment at the landfill; Supervisor Thomas requested a hearing to address a $2060 kennel license fee for Ms. De Young Valley Springs. Chair asked the matter be discussed with the department and return to the Board if resolution can not be determined. Captain Eddie Ballard feels this is a County-wide issue to be addressed in a study session; Al Segalla, Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, referenced a similar matter in Copperopolis concerning a food establishment and requested a study session to review the entire zoning ordinance; Darren Spellman, Rancho Calaveras, referenced a CCWD Rancho Calaveras project, Supervisor Thomas stating the inability of the County for a fee waiver or reduction and the disparity; Clyde Clapp, Valley Springs, referenced CCWD water project fees and today’s departure from the public comment format; Supervisor Thomas stated the only County fees for the Rancho project that could be waived are for the inspection; Darryl Rusk, Burson, stated concerns regarding those running for political office using public comment time for this purpose.
11. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION proclaiming September 2010 as Recovery Happens Month in Calaveras County with the theme “The Voices of Recovery–Now More Than Ever” to celebrate persons in recovery living sober, productive lives–approved 5-0 12. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION awarding the Calaveras County Maury Rasmussen Field Airport 22-Unit T-Hanger project to the low bidder Vinciguerra Construction, Inc., for the amount of $751,500, and for the Chair to sign the notice of award–approved 5-0 13. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER authorizing the submission of an application for funding to the California Department of Social Services for the Fraud Investigation and Program Integrity IHSS Program Application Plan and authorize Chair to execute County response cover page for Fiscal Year 2010/11 – approved 5-0 14. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER authorizing request by Jenny Lind Veteran’s Memorial District for fee reduction – approved 5-0 15. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION approving the filing of an application for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant. Approved as amended, 3-2-0; Noes: Tofanelli and Tryon 16. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER approving various agreements with the State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Corrections Standards Authority for Jail construction in connection with the AB 900 Financing Program – approved 5-0 17. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER accepting a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, in the amount of $396,692, for the Airport 22-Unit T-Hanger Project, and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the grant agreement and any future related documents – approve 5-0 18. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER adopting the Arnold Rim Trail-Cedar Center Connection Project as a County project and directing Public Works to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with the Calaveras Council of Governments and the United States Forest Service to establish responsibilities consistent with the draft MOU–approved 5-0 19. Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. Supervisor Tryon gave a report on an RCRC meeting he attended last week; Supervisor Wilensky referenced a letter from Cathy Castillo regarding California Code as it relates to special districts; The County Administrative Officer will address this issue; Supervisor Tofanelli will attend CAMRA and
CCWD meetings this week; Supervisor Thomas announced a meeting on Thursday for County Service Area(CSA)#1 at the Jenny Lind Fire Hall with members of Public Works in attendance; Tom Garcia confirmed quarterly financial reports are prepared for the CSA’s; Supervisor Thomas announced a meeting at Poker Flat on August 31st regarding the draft noise ordinance; Supervisor Callaway will attend the following meetings: Fish and Game, CAMRA, Juvenile Justice Commission, Ebbetts Pass Property Owners Association, COG, Area 12 Agency on Aging. On September 4th will participate with Supervisor Tofanelli in an ax throwing contest; CAO Boyce announced receipt of an Housing Element approval letter from the State Department of Housing; County Counsel Jones had nothing to report 20. A study session was held to discuss Calaveras County participation in the Lake Tahoe Regional Interoperable Communications Project Joint Powers Authority and review of the Microwave/Mobile Data Terminal System with the Board agreeing to pursue becoming a member of the JPA. 21. A study session was held to discuss Board direction regarding alternatives for access road alignment to the new Calaveras Criminal Justice Center. The Board instructed staff to have discussions with Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital and return in three weeks for further discussion and direction.
22. A closed session was held: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (c); conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation–initiation of litigation; (two cases); no action taken in one matter; in another matter, on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Tryon abstaining, the Board authorized County Counsel to proceed with a claim for the costs of law enforcement services provided to the 39th District Agriculture Association in connection with the Further Concert. 23. A closed session was held: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9; conference with labor negotiators; SEIU, DSA, CCPSEA-resulting in no action taken.
_________/s/ Karen Varni________
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
