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Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting Video for Tuesday, 10/14/2008...Now Updated with Summary
San Andreas, CA...The Board of Supervisors Meeting Video for Tuesday's meeting & Study sessions are enclosed. The agenda and summary are enclosed as well if you would like to follow along. Now you have everything you need to follow along the happenings this week in county government...
SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 2008
PRESENT: Steve Wilensky, Chair; Russ Thomas, Vice-Chair; Merita Callaway and Thomas Tryon, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer; and Madaline Krska, Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: Bill Claudino, Supervisor District I
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
1.MINUTES of regular Board of Supervisor meetings held on September 9th and September 16th, 2008 - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
2.CORRESPONDENCE: September 19th thru October 2nd , 2008 - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
3.RESOLUTION to acknowledge October 16, 2008 as International Credit Union Day in Calaveras County; Supervisor Wilensky - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
4.MINUTE ORDER authorizing the County Administrative Officer to declare certain County owned vehicles (20) as surplus and subject to immediate disposal through auction or organizational transfer; Administration - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
5.RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Government Financial Strategies Inc. for development of funding options for transportation infrastructure; Public Works - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
6.RESOLUTION to approve agreement between Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services and the Human Resource Council, Inc. to provide professional and ancillary services for onsite childcare during intensive perinatal outpatient treatment for an amount not to exceed $58,968 for FY 2008-2009; Behavioral Health - Board Action 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
R E G U L A R A G E N D A
7.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ray Malerbi, CEO, County Fairgrounds, addressed the Board to advise of possible misconceptions in the community fairgrounds. Malerbi spoke concerning press information from their recent board meeting, regarding a complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission(FPPC) and the completed internal investigation. The Fair Board has had several public community meetings and with another one scheduled for October 21st at 5:00 P.M. in the Frogeteria at Frogtown to discuss off season events and some things that have been decided to do internally.
Talibah al Rafiq, Fair Board and committee member addressing the FPPC complaint regarding Fair Board President Stephen Kautz. The committee met with legal counsel and Ray Malerbi to address all the items in the
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complaint and to make a determination of their validity and if so what action to take. It was determined that two of the items did not have enough information to proceed. The item to have the fair continue assuming the administrative function with Ironstone Vineyards providing parking services was investigated. An item regarding the Ironstone Concours Foundation that the fair has provided an administrative function and services. A determination was made to not enter into a contract renewal for a mutual agreement with Ironstone providing parking services for the Ironstone Concours Foundation. The revenue loss of these two events will be $12,000 to $15,000 a year which adversely effects the current deficit. Ms. Rafiq stated that during the course of this investigation, it was determined to look at other areas that may be a conflict for the Fair with other community organizations. The Pacific State Bank account is a possible conflict, as the president of the bank is on the Fair Board. The bank account was initiated prior to the State Fair Board appointment of the bank president. Ms. Rafiq stated that the bank account allows a line of credit which enables the fair to pay the students immediately from the auction. Determination was made not to end the relationship at this time. It was determined that there was not a conflict with the fair and the Sheriff’s Office due to the newly appointed member June Downum, the wife of Sheriff Downum.
Malerbi stated the bank account from the student live stock auction has had up to $400,000 but usually is between $120,000 and $130,000. The Concours event fits within the mission of the fair for youth and agriculture. The Concours Foundation was set up to benefit the 4H and FFA for the State Fair Scholarship Fund. The last couple years donations have been given to Calaveras County Fair Scholarship Fund. Malerbi stated that the ad hoc committee found there were no items in the complaint that had any validity. In talking with County Counsel other issues arouse that brought up possible conflicts. This conflict refers back to a law from 1851-1852, number 1090, that a state official can not enter into an agreement with the agency they represent even if it benefits the agency. In both the Ironstone parking and Concours, there was a financial advantage for the fair with this relationship and there is also a possible violation with the banking institute. Malerbi wants the actions of the Fair Board to be open and transparent to the public.
Supervisor Thomas expressed support for the Fair Board, as the fair is a signature event for the County. Supervisor Thomas would like to schedule a Board study session to determine ways that the Board may be of assistance.
The Board was polled with affirmation by Supervisors Wilensky, Thomas and Tryon with Supervisor Callaway in the negative.
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Malerbi is supportive of a study session. The fair will be in a deficit the next few years. Some of the full time staff were been laid off and alternatives for revenue are being addressed. Open forums have been held with the community on ways to assist in alternate revenue sources and for off season usage. The budget was due to the state on October 1st and the ideas that were submitted have been incorporated in this submittal. A commitment was made to reduce the deficit by $50,000 per year. Due to the fair’s financial position, they can not sponsor any events and other promoters will be necessary.
Jerry Tabaracci, Mokelumne Hill, addressed a concern for a tax notice increase from the County for his residence property. Tabaracci stated his property has devalued from the previous year and thinks that Proposition 8 should be a factor in the assessed value. He would like to have the Board meet with the Assessors Office to address this issue for the public members that are unable to speak for themselves.
Chair informed Mr. Tabaracci that workshops have been held in different districts to inform the public of their tax rights. Announcements will be made of future meeting dates.
Supervisor Thomas stated this has been a concern of the Board with meetings being held in the County with the public and the County Assessor. Under Proposition 8, approximately 11,000 properties have been reduced.
Terry Strange, biological and environmental consulting company owner in the County, spoke to the Board concerning economic issues and concerns in the County. A request was made to the Board to consider drafting and passing a County resolution to support the hiring of local contractors and consultants for County construction projects. This will attempt to help support local business and jobs in the current economic period. Mr. Strange reported on 2004 call to the Planning Department, for inclusion on a consultant list for County project consideration. He was told that there was not a current list. Mr. Strange stated he could meet the qualifications of outside the area consulting firms that frequently get County contracts. Reference was made to the current Justice Center Project RFQ with a deadline of October 7th. On the web site there was nothing that addressed the environmental or biological needs for that project. A concern for more support for local business to assist with the economy was stated.
Lynn Norfolk, Treasurer-Tax Collector, addressed the Board clarifying that the Tax Collector sends out the bills to property owners not the Assessors Office. Ms. Norfolk stated that the tax revenues are being
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received. At Supervisor Callaway’s request, a recap was given to the Board regarding the County’s investment portfolio. The balance sheet was submitted and reviewed with the status of the various investment categories explained by Ms. Norfolk.
Mary Mutz, Agriculture Commissioner, announced a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public meeting concerning a proposed 4,000 acres habitat designation for the Red Legged Frog. The meeting will be held on October 30, 2008, at the Sequoia Room in the Cal Works Building on Mountain Ranch Road and Highway 49 in San Andreas. The area being proposed is the same as the 2006 proposal.
Daryl Rusk, Burson, complimented the Board on their availability and the benefits of local government working with the community.
Tim McSorley, Director Council of Governments(COG), invited the Board and the public to participate in the San Andreas Rural Mobility Plan Immersion Week. Reference was made to a $80,000 grant that was received by COG with a $20,000 match by COG to prepare a San Andreas plan. The areas covered in the plan were itemized for the Board that will assist in making San Andreas more attractive for visitors and businesses to locate.
Supervisor Callaway spoke regarding the County’s not adopting the bicycle and pedestrian plan resulting in the inability of receiving potential grants. The plan has been approved by COG but was not approved by the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Callaway would like to have this adopted and not wait for inclusion in the General Plan. Supervisor Wilensky concurs with Supervisor Callaway’s statements.
Supervisor Callaway, on Saturday, will be attending the EIR review for the Bear Valley Village, LLC, I and II and inquired regarding coordinating with COG, Public Works and Planning in attending.
8.Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER authorizing the County Administrative Office to submit applications for Proposition 40 Per Capita Grant Funds for certain Community Projects and allocate up to $45,000 of Per Capita Grant funds for related administrative costs; Administration - Board action: approved, as amended, to clarify funding allocation if a viable project is no feasible in a district; 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
9.Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION authorizing boundary line adjustment 08-24 for Oneto-Rader; Dept. of Agriculture - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
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10.Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER authorizing Chair to execute non-renewal of California Land Conservation Contract No. 214 (Araquistain) - Dept. of Agriculture - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
11.Discussion and possible action re: MINUTE ORDER authorizing Chair to execute non-renewal of California Land Conservation Contract No. 208 (Vorheis); Dept. of Agriculture - Board action: approved 4-0 ABSENT: Claudino
12.Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. Supervisor Tryon had nothing to report.
Supervisor Callaway will attend a Calaveras Public Power Authority meeting this week; Saturday will attend a meeting regarding the EIR for Bear Valley Village, LLC, I and II that would have an impact on the Highway 4 Corridor; Supervisor Callaway reminded the Board of the Frog Ride on Sunday that is a fundraiser for Fenny Park.
Supervisor Thomas has no Board appointed meetings this week. Supervisor Thomas reported on the computer training class at Bret Harte High School on Saturday. This class was well attended for those wanting to learn new techniques. Supervisor Thomas announced a Williamson Act training class on Monday at Cal Works.
Supervisor Wilensky on Wednesday will attend the Mother Lode Job Training meeting in Sonora; Friday will attend a First Five meeting; next week will be going to Montana to attend the National Forest Foundation Conference. The conference will feature projects similar to CHIPS; Supervisor Wilensky will not be in attendance for the Board meeting of October 21, 2008.
Counsel Jones and CAO Lawton had nothing to bring before the Board at this time.
13.Discussion re: Integrated Waste Management Issues; informational only
