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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/14/2008 11:25 AM Updated by: thepinetree on 08/18/2008 11:10 AM
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Summary of BOS Meeting for Tuesday August 12th...Afternoon Flood Portion of Supervisors Meeting Streaming Now

San Andreas, CA....We have the Summary of Tuesday's 7 hour long Board of Supervisors Meeting enclosed. The afternoon portion of Tuesdays Marathon meeting is available for your viewing pleasure now. It is streaming and once the first pass is made though this portion is complete the fast forward and rewind functions will become available. The morning session is already posted in a separate article. Click on the video below to watch and the summary is 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 12, 2008


PRESENT: Steve Wilensky, Chair; Russ Thomas, Vice-Chair; Bill Claudino, Merita Callaway and Thomas Tryon, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Shirley Ryan, Assistant County Administrative Officer; and Madaline Krska, Deputy Clerk


ABSENT: Robert Lawton, County Administrator Officer

C O N S E N T A G E N D A

MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on July 22, 2008 - Board action: approved 5-0
CORRESPONDENCE: July 22-31, 2008 - Board action: approved, as processed 5-0
RESOLUTION authorizing the Calaveras County Sheriff to apply for funding from the FY 08 Homeland Security Grant Program and authorizing the execution of a grant award, including any amendments thereto with the State of California, for the purpose of this grant; Sheriff - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION to summarily vacate a portion of the Public Utility Easement common to Parcel A and Parcel B, Mokelumne Hill Town site; Public Works - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION to summarily vacate a public utility easement common to Lot 475 and Lot 476, Lakemont Pines Subdivision, Unit 4; Public Works - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION determining the disability status of Deputy Sheriff II, Daniel Dentone; Human Resources - Board action: approved 5-0
R E G U L A R A G E N D A
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Frank Ginger, expressed concerns regarding a Wilesyville hazardous waste location, County Code Compliance Department staff and a concern with a Struckman Road resident’s issues regarding road easement.
Chair Wilensky responded, regarding the Mitchell Mill site, stating that the County has applied and has received assurances that funds will be received to clean up the location.
Darryl Rusk, Burson, complimented the Board on the August 5th joint meeting with CCWD for the manner in which it was conducted.
Marti Crane, Valley Springs, expressed appreciation to the Board regarding the joint meeting with CCWD on August 5th. Ms. Crane read a



08/12/2008 SUMMARY
letter into the record regarding the Valley Springs area. Concerns were expressed regarding the billboards that have been placed on the east and west sides of the town site along Highway 12. Ms. Crane feels they are an eyesore and safety hazard. It is being proposed to erect three billboards with an option to install lights for night visibility. Ms. Crane stated there are other options that could be pursued that would promote the rural beauty of the County.
Nik Talli, Copperopolis, expressed concerns regarding R-1 zoning for the two short term listed rentals in his neighborhood. The past two week-ends the Sheriff has been dispatched several times to answer calls. Concerns were expressed for noise from boats, jet skis running after curfew, parking concerns and noise from renters.
Diana Borgedalen, Struckman Road resident, read a letter into the record concerns regarding road easements with the County and judgments for neighboring easements. Disagreements with neighbors were stated and concerns for family safety and wellbeing. Lack of response was stated regarding building permit delays, Sheriff’s Department and communication from the district Supervisor.
Darren Borgedalen, Struckman Road resident, referenced a meeting he attending with Public Works regarding rock that was taken from his property. Borgedalen is not receptive for the requirements for the return of his property. Reference was made for the road easement on his property and disagreement for the ownership of this portion.
Jerry Brock, Lake Tulloch, spoke referencing R-1 zoning concerns. Mr. Brock feels that the short term rentals were approved to generate funding for the County. Mr. Brock would like to be on a committee to develop rules to determine number of people staying in these residents.
Robert Sellman, Planning Director, stated that staff has received the direction to address the issue of a noise ordinance. At the present time this is included in the many priorities that are in the Community Development Agency’s workload. A study session with the Board would be the best option to receive comment on all issues and aspects of this ordinance. Public notice will be given on the web site and the agenda will be noticed in the newspaper.
Supervisor Thomas will be addressing the Poker Flat Homeowners Association annual meeting the end of the month. Supervisor Thomas, at that time, would like to relay substantial information regarding timing and the methodology for the noise ordinance.




08/05/2008 SUMMARY
Supervisor Thomas clarified that the R-1 Zoning determination was made since it has a County wide affect and impact on enterprises.
Kathy Mayhew, Wallace, representing Keep It Rural, Calaveras, submitted into the record, documentation regarding the proposed Ridge at Trinitas Golf Resort. Ms. Mayhew expressed the following concerns: failure to follow County, State and Federal laws, lack of surface water for irrigation, increasing traffic on dangerous road, premature conversion of agricultural land and quality of life for western Calaveras residents.
Ms. Mayhew referenced increasing personal attacks by the project supporters for those that are opposing the project. Letters were submitted concerning allegations in regard to public comments at Board of Supervisors meetings. Ms. Mayhew feels that golfing has resumed despite instructions to the contrary.
Ms. Mayhew asked that the applicants be held accountable under CEQA and the County will begin taking steps to enforce the law. Ms. Mayhew stated the hope that the EIR process will be honest, thorough and fair.
Darryl Rusk, Burson, feels that the Trinitas project has not received any citations, has complied with everything that has been requested of them and is now under review. Support was given for the project.
Discussion and possible action on Claim for Refund of overpaid property taxes by Margaret Jensen, Overseer of Pearl Gates of Heaven Ministries, under Revenue & Taxation Code Section 5906, et seq. ; County Counsel - Board action: Continued to September 23, 2008
PUBLIC HEARING, continued from July 22, 2008, and possible Board action re: an appeal of the Planning Commission's June 5, 2008 approval of project 2006-126 Tentative Subdivision Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Planned Development for Abramson, Andreas and Bernadette, Trustees, et al; Community Development Agency - Board action: approved as revised 3-2 NOES: Wilensky and Thomas
Discussion and possible action re: the introduction of an ordinance to establish regulations for activities on Tulloch reservoir to ensure the quality of the reservoir as a resource for homeowners, public recreation, fisheries, power generation and drinking supply is maintained; (continued from the meeting of 06/10/2008) Community Development Agency - Board action: Continued
Discussion and possible action re: the introduction of an ordinance to amend Calaveras County Code 3.28 - Purchasing system to include a new paragraph 3.28.040 "Federally Funded Transactions"; Administration - Board action: approved as introduced 5-0




08/05/2008 SUMMARY
Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern.
Supervisor Thomas tonight, will introduce Congressman Lungren during a Town Hall meeting at the Copperopolis Armory; Wednesday evening will be hosting a community meeting with Randy Metzger and Leslie Davis of the Assessors Office to inform the public regarding Proposition 8, Property Tax Reduction Program.
Supervisor Callaway gave a report on a recent Area 12 Agency on Aging meeting for fiscal year 07/08 as follows: Congregate meals served, 12,058; Congregate delivered meals, 42,371; Congregate meal sites, 3,311; Discussions with seniors of Calaveras regarding a multi-purpose senior services program, 8513; Thursday, with Supervisor Wilensky, will attend the Central Sierra Family Support meeting in Markleeville, Saturday, will attend a function in Cedar Center for the Humane Society.
Supervisor Claudino on Wednesday morning will attend a Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services meeting; Saturday, will attend the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser in Murphys.
Supervisor Tryon had nothing to bring before the Board at this time.
Chair Wilensky, on Thursday, with Supervisor Callaway, will attend the Central Sierra Family Support meeting in Markleeville
Shirley Ryan, Assistant County Administrator, gave a financial report as follows: The fiscal year end June 30, 2008 has been closed. The year end fund equity balance (cash carry) is $1.423 million. This is nearly $150,000 less than the projected cash carry at proposed budget of $1.571 million. This will be offset, in part, by an expected $80,000 increase in property tax revenue. The revenue projections for the coming year will be examined again. There will be an update the A-87 Cost Allocation Plan budgeted revenue for FY 2008/09. This should offset the balance.

Ms. Ryan stated regarding the State budget, that there has been no positive update issued.

CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation (one case); County Counsel; Board action: nothing to report
PUBLIC HEARING and possible Board action re: the adoption of an ORDINANCE approving revisions to Chapter 15.06 Flood Damage Prevention (continued item from 07/08/2008); Community Development Agency - Board action: approved as introduced 5-0




08/12/2008 SUMMARY

Annual review of County fees; Administration: continued to August 19, 2008



















__/s/ Karen Varni___________________
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.


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