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, November 14, 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 and David Finigan
Absent: Sarah Sampels
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) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation pursuant to
Government code 54956.9(a) one case County
of Del Norte vs. Beckett et al, Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; IV) Initiation of
litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9, 2 cases. Consider Public Employee Appointment: Position of Mental Health Director. Consider Public Employee Appointment:
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 David Finigan.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: New employee Jennifer Langston was introduced by the
Assessor-Elect and Susan Sayne was introduced by the Director of Information
Technology.
·
This
Board of Supervisors meeting is conducted in honor of the following employees'
service to Del Norte County; James Carnegie, 5 years; Linda Nichols, 15 Years;
and James Burke, Jr., 5 Years.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.
Action: The County Administrative Officer reported that on a vote of 3-1,
with Supervisor Finigan voting "no" and Supervisor Sampels absent,
Dohn Henion was appointed as County Counsel as of January 2, 2007.
County Counsel reported no other actions were 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: No public comment was heard on the Consent Agenda.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Chuck
Blackburn, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
1.
Approve
and Adopt the minutes from the October 24, 2006 meeting.**
2.
Approve
and Adopt the minutes from the October 24, 2006 special meeting.**
Action: DNCO Resolution 2006-085
Action: DNCO Resolution 2006-086
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-191
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-192
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-193
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-194
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-195
REGULAR ITEMS
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Public comment was heard from Richard Miles and Patricia Medina,
Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce.
Maja Nichol commented on the abatement of the property on
Riverside Drive. The Code Enforcement
Officer spoke to the issue and was directed to bring back to the Board after
the 90 day time period expires given her to apply for a zone variance for the
property.
15. 10:30 A.M.
Cooperative Conservation Award Presentation by Art Reeve, County
Engineer.**
Action: The County Engineer presented an award from the White House
Conference on Cooperative Conservation to Del Norte County, Five Counties
Salmonid Conservation Program for recognition and personal stewardship in achieving
results through cooperative conservation, an accomplishment profiled at the
White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation.
16. 10:45 A.M.
Review status of pending Abatement at 181 Mobile Lane. Take action as necessary.**
Action: Supervisor Finigan recused himself from this item.
The Code Enforcement Officer gave a brief report. Public comment was heard from Janice Bolen,
Susan Epperson, Richard Miles, Ron Plechaty and Krista Norton. Eileen Cooper, the property owner, commented
and presented a letter to the Board from Gray Sky Engineering regarding the
property.
After discussion by the Board, on a motion by Supervisor
Blackburn, seconded by Supervisor McClure and Supervisor Sampels absent, the
Board approved to suspend the daily penalties at 181 Mobile Lane from September
29, 2006 forward until the property owner can physically comply with the Board
Order of April 25, 2006. The daily
penalties from August 1, 2006 through September 28, 2006 will remain. The Code Enforcement Officer was directed to
report back on the status and plan for the property at the May 22, 2007 Board
of Supervisors Meeting.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
3 Chuck
Blackburn, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 1 David
Finigan
Action: John Pritchett, Chairman Fish and Game Advisory Commission gave a
brief report on the request for new Roosevelt Elk hunt. Comments were heard from Gerry Mooney,
Richard Miles, Jim Mooney, Bob Standish and Bill Ross.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Dan Brattain, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Commission gave a
brief presentation on what the commission would like to accomplish out at the
Airport Terminal. The plan is to raise
all of the money through private donations and will not need the county to
spend any funds.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Comments were heard from the County Administrative Officer, Sgt.
Gene McManus, and the Auditor.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: DNCO Resolution 2006-087 and DNCO Resolution 2006-088
Supervisor McClure recused herself from this item.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
3 Leslie
McNamer, David Finigan, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 1 Martha
McClure
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Chuck
Blackburn, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-196
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-197
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-198
This item was modified to authorize the County Administrative
Officer to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2006-021
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a meeting at the Airport
with Congressman Thompson and Congressman DeFazio, attending a Chamber Mixer at
the Small Business Development Center, Airport Advisory Commission meeting,
RCRC call-in meeting, IGRC meeting and Physician Recruitment and Retention
Meeting; Supervisor McClure reported on attending a meeting at the Airport with
Congressman Thompson and Congressman DeFazio, TAC meeting, LTCo Meeting and
attended a gathering of the new physicians; Supervisor Blackburn commented on
attending an EMS meeting, Tri-Agency meeting, Chamber Board of Directors
Meeting, met with Tamera Buchanan regarding transportation issues and Visitor
Bureau Center Group meeting; and Supervisor McNamer commented on attending a
LTCo meeting and attending a lunch provided by the Bar-O Boys.
Supervisor McClure asked that the Future Facilities Goal Committee
consider doing an analysis of the road yard need and taking up a discussion of
consolidating facilities.
Staff was directed to write a letter to Curry County and the City
of Brookings regarding the Airport Joint Powers Agreement.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: The County Administrative Officer requested that Board Members
submit items for the Legislative Platform for 2007 to be presented at the
December 12, 2006 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
29. Written
Capital Projects Update. Informational
only.**
Action: DNCO Agreement 2006-199
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Chuck
Blackburn, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer
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