A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
981 H STREET,
ROOM 100
CRESCENT CITY,
CA 95531
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
10:00 AM |
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The Board
of Supervisors of the A closed
session may be held at some time during the meeting to discuss litigation
and/or personnel matters. There is a
90-day statute of limitations relating to decisions rendered after a public
hearing of the Board of Supervisors and a 60-day statute of limitations
relating to ministerial actions of the Board of Supervisors. NOTE:
If you challenge the decision of the Board of Supervisors in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Govt. Code § 65009). When providing written correspondence to
the Board of Supervisors you must provide a copy to the Clerk of the Board
for inclusion in the official record. |
Present: Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels and David Finigan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Hold a closed
session to consider and discuss litigation and personnel matters: I) Personnel
negotiations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 between County negotiators Personnel
Program Manager and the County Administrative Officer and the Del Norte County
Employees' Association, Sheriffs Employees' Association, represented and unrepresented
bargaining units, II) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation
pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b); significant exposure to litigation, one
case; III) Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section
54956.9, 2 cases. Consider Public
Employee Appointment: Position of Mental
Health Director.
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and
take roll.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Supervisor Chuck Blackburn.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: No new employees were introduced.
·
This
Board of Supervisors meeting is conducted in honor of the following employees'
service to Del Norte County; Gary Blatnick, 25 Years; Janet Turner, 20 Years.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.
Action: County Counsel reported no final action was taken in closed
session.
·
The
Chair requests any deletions, corrections or additions from Board members to the
agenda at this time. In order to add an
item to the agenda, the matter must have come to the attention of the County
subsequent to the posting of the agenda and the matter requires action before
the next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: Item 12 was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Item 14 was pulled for discussion by
Supervisor McNamer. No public comment
was heard.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
1.
Approve
and Adopt the minutes from the September 26, 2006 meeting.**
2.
Approve
and Adopt the minutes from the September 28, 2006 special meeting.**
3.
Adopt
a Proclamation declaring October 28, 2006 as "Make a Difference Day".
4.
Appoint
Brad Cass to the Del Norte Solid Waste Task Force.**
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-174
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-175
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-176
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-177
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-178
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-179
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-180
Action: This item was pulled.
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-181
Action: DNCO Resolution 2006-081
This item pulled for discussion by Supervisor McNamer.
REGULAR ITEMS
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Public comment was heard from Roger White, Richard Miles, Susan
Epperson and Janice Wilson.
16. 10:30 A.M.
Public Hearing for Michael and Natalie Schaefer Rezone R0608/MS0633 -
APN 124-020-47.**
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2006-019
A brief report was given by staff.
No public comment was heard.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: This item was continued to October 24, 2006.
Action: Chris Howard gave an update on the progress of the Chamber and
meetings with State Officials in Sacramento.
Public comment was heard from Armand Trinitopoli, Eileen Cooper,
Bill Bauman and Chris Opiet.
19. 11:45 A.M.
Assemblymember Patty Berg
Action: Assemblymember Berg presented her End of the Year Update to the
Board of Supervisors.
Action: Public comment was heard from Terry Litz, Bill Erickson, Richard
Miles, Janice Wilson, Armand Trinitapoli, Richard Broders, Eileen Cooper,
Sandra Jerabek and Dewayne Smith, President of the Water District
A meeting was scheduled for October 11, 2006 with Supervisor
Finigan, Supervisor Sampels, County Counsel, the Assessor and Mr. Smith to
consider options for Pacific Shores.
Staff was directed to bring back this information on October 24,
2006 for possible action.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: The Board Members expressed their gratitude to the County
Administrative Officer for her work on the 2006-2007 County Budget.
Public comment was heard from Armand Trinitopoli and Janice Wilson.
Action: Comments were heard from Leroy Davies, Attorney at Law regarding
the new Public Defender Contract. The
County Administrative Officer stated in her response that the offer of a 5%
increase is what was budgeted.
The County Administrative Officer was directed to set up a lunch
meeting with the four Public Defenders to continue negotiating the Contract.
Action: The County Administrative Officer and the Director of Information
Technology provided comment on this item.
The effective date of the position for Senior Document Management
Technician is August 8, 2006.
Public comment was heard from Susan Epperson.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: The County Administrative Officer advised the Board that
additional modifications will be presented.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Comments were heard from County Counsel on this item. Supervisor Finingan moved to approve in
concept the establishment of a misdemeanor diversion program with certain
modifications to the resolution and ordinance submitted by the District
Attorney and to conduct a public hearing for education and fee structure as
part of the Master Fee Ordinance. Staff
was directed to bring back on the agenda on October 24, 2006 for a public
hearing on the establishment of the fees.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending First 5 meeting,
commented on the Family Resource Center, reported on attending a Physician
Retention and Recruitment Committee Meeting and asked that they report to the
Board Supervisors, attended the Home Depot Grand Opening, reported on attending
the Airport Advisory Committee meeting.
Supervisor Finigan directed County Counsel to put an item on the
October 24, 2006 agenda for discussion and possible action that the Board of
Supervisors enter into a joint powers agreement as a governance structure for
the airport.
The County Administrative Officer commented on the community
meetings regarding access to health care to be held in Gasquet, Smith River,
Klamath and in Crescent City.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: The Board directed staff to begin packaging Phase II.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
30. Written
Capital Projects Update. Informational
only.
Action: ACAO
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Action: Sworn testimony was heard from Bart Bailey, Gerald Cochran and
Paul Bayon. Chris Doehle, Attorney for
the Assessor was present.
After hearing comments from the Board Members and County Counsel,
Supervisor McClure moved to uphold the assessment of APN 122-310-24A of
$416,300.00, seconded by Supervisor Blackburn and approved unanimously.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Sarah Sampels, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
ADJOURNMENT
Sherri Adams,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us