Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2008 05:38 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/07/2008 01:26 PM
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One for the Ages...This Morning's Board of Supervisors Meeting Replay and Summary are Enclosed
San Andreas, CA...This morning's Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting was a contentious affair to say the least. It runs just under two hours and the fast forward and rewind features will work as soon as we have made one pass. The Grand Jury Report had already influenced the public comment sessions and also near the end of the meeting the Board itself. The bulk of the meeting time was taken up with discussion on the upcoming placement of the county's bonds. The Replay and Summary are Enclosed...
SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HELD ON JULY 1, 2008
PRESENT: Steve Wilensky, Chair; Russ Thomas, Vice-Chair; Bill Claudino, Thomas Tryon and Merita Callaway, Supervisors; David Sirias, Assistant
County Counsel; Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer; and
Carol Gates, Supervising Board Clerk
ABSENT: James Jones, County Counsel
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
Minutes of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on June 17, 2008 - Board action: approved 5-0-
CORRESPONDENCE: June 12-19, 2008 - Board action: approved, as processed, 5-0
RESOLUTION approving Standard Performance Agreement with the CA Dept. of Mental Health and Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services, for Fiscal Years 2007-2010; Behavioral Health - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION approving agreement between Michael W. Maddox, MD and Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services to provide specialized psychiatric services, in an amount not to exceed $130,000, for fiscal year 2008/2009; Behavioral Health - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Community Development Agency to issue a refund, in the amount of $5,703.00, to applicant Brad Sutton, for outside consulting fees, that are no longer needed; Community Development Agency - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER authorizing $500 from the District II Board Project Fund for the North Calaveras Emergency Preparedness Group; Supervisor Wilensky - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER accepting the Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras (PCAC) Bylaws revising as recommended by Assistant County Counsel; and accepting applications and appointing 2008-09 Council member applicants to terms as recommended; Child Care Council - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER approving First 5 Calaveras submittal of: 2006-07 First 5 Calaveras Annual Report to the Community; and the 2006-07 First 5 California State Annual Report; First 5 Calaveras - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION establishing the schedule of fees and land classification for property-related solid waste parcel fees for FY 2008/09; Public Works/Solid Waste Division - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION approving third amendment of the contract for operation of the solid waste transfer system, with Gambi Disposal, Inc.; Public Works/Solid Waste Division - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION approving a Plan of Cooperation (POC) whereby the County of Calaveras will provide governmental services to the Central Sierra Child Support Agency for actual costs plus 10% administrative fee for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, and authorize Board Chair to sign said POC; Administration - Board action: approved 5-0
Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION authorizing Public Access Studio to hire Joan Lark for the position of part-time extra-hire office
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manager; Human Resources - Board action: continued 1 week, to the meeting of July 8, 2008; 5-0
13. MINUTE ORDER requesting the Public Authority Governing Board to approve the amended Interagency Agreement between the County of Calaveras and the Calaveras County IHSS Public Authority; along with the minutes of an IHSS meeting held on May 27, 2008 - Calaveras County IHSS Public Authority - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER authorizing the distribution of $1300.00 from District 3 Supervisor discretionary funds to the Calaveras County Arts Council to coordinate a public art project to paint a mural on the four sides of the County concrete block structure that is located in back of and in between the County Courthouse and Building A - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER authorizing the distribution of $1,000.00 from the District 3 Supervisors discretionary funds to White Pines Park for park improvements - Board action: approved 5-0
R E G U L A R A G E N D A
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Al Segalla, President/Calaveras Taxpayers Association, read a letter into the record urging the County to complete the Trinitas review process. The letter stated the project has been delayed far too long; Trinitas is one of the largest Agricultural producers in the west end of the County; the project will have no negative impact relative to noise, odors, traffic; will raise property values; improvements blend into natural landscapes; and the project will be a significant economic benefit to the County.
Chris Williams, Attorney/San Andreas, CA referenced the 2007-08 Grand Jury report. He voiced concern of the management and management style of the Director of the Community Development Agency.
Joe Kelly spoke of pending AB 2459, as introduced on 2/21/2008, regarding senior citizen property taxation. He referred to California senior citizens, upon retirement and on fixed incomes, as unable to live and pay $500 to $1,000 a month for property taxes. He informed that some western states cap property taxes for senior citizens. Mr. Kelly asked this Board to consider said legislation and adopt it into the system.
Ed Core, Wallace, CA and living approximately 1 mile from the Trinitas Golf Course, referred to false allegations re: the golf course. He spoke of meeting with Mr. Nemee and touring the course. Mr. Core stated the project has resulted in a beautiful golf course and a benefit to the community and the county.
17. Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER appointing an applicant to complete an unexpired term on the Murphy's Sanitary District Board; Supervisor Tryon - Board action: appointed Patricia Davies; 5-0
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Discussion and possible action re: presenting information and request for direction regarding the issuance of a general obligation bond as authorized by Measure J; Administration - Board action: no action required at this time. An informational discussion was held with Jonathan Edwards of Government Financial Strategies, Inc. The matter will be on the July 8, 2008 agenda for further discussion and possible action.
Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTIONS ( 3 ) adopting FY 2008/2009 Preliminary Budget: Auditor/Controller - Board action: unanimously approved the following: 1) a resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2008-09 proposed budget for the County of Calaveras; 2) a resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2008-09 proposed budget for districts governed by the Board of Supervisors; and 3) a resolution authorizing the purchase of certain capital assets at fiscal year 2008-09 proposed budget.
Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION authorizing changes to the position control list: FY 2008/2009 new positions and reclassifications: Human Resources - Board action: approved 5-0
Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION adopting Fiscal Year 2008-09 proposed budget for Air Pollution Control District; Auditor-Controller - Board action: approved 5-0
22. Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. Supervisor Tryon announced that he will not be in attendance at the July 2, 2008 Council of Governments (COG) meeting; asked that a closed session be scheduled, with possible action, to discuss the performance evaluation of the Community Development Agency Director – discussion followed resulting in asking CAO Lawton to agendize, on July 22, 2008, an open discussion regarding the Grand Jury report.
Supervisor Thomas announced that tomorrow he will be attending a Calaveras Leadership training session; on July 4th will sing the National Anthem at the Mokelumne Hill parade followed by a 4th of July celebration at the Copperopolis Town Square.
Supervisor Callaway referenced an article in the Stockton Record regarding a green house built by Dana Nichols; will attend COG tomorrow evening and an Area 12 Agency on Aging meeting on Thursday.
Supervisor Claudino had nothing to bring before the Board at this time.
Chair Wilensky referenced his attendance at a Fish & Game meeting last week; will attend a CHIPs meeting this evening followed by a West Point Community meeting.
Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer, spoke of today’s passage of the proposed preliminary budget – he thanked the Board for their
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deliberations and support and then offered his sincere and personal thanks to Department Heads and staff, at all levels, for their input and for finding ways in reducing costs.
Assistant County Counsel, David Sirias, had nothing to report.
_________________________________ County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
