A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
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:
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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
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Present: Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Public
Comment on Closed Session items only.
No
Public Comment was given on Closed Session items.
Hold a closed session to consider and
discuss litigation and personnel matters: I) Conference with legal counsel – A)
Existing litigation pursuant to Government code 54956.9(a),
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and
take roll.
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This
Board of Supervisors meeting is dedicated to some of our partners: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
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The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Susie Minx, Executive Director, CASA.
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And
How Are The Children?
Action: Susie Minx, CASA Executive Director gave a presentation on CASA
and foster care. Staff members Helen,
Kate, Anthony and Susan and founding member Carolyn Westbook were introduced.
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Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: New employee Jeremiah Ross was introduced by
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Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action:
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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.
Action: No deletions or corrections were requested.
Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from adding or voting on this
item.
On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen, seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board unanimously approved the addition of the following item that
came 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.
Award the Runway Rehabilitation construction contract to Valley
Slurry Seal for the base bid amount of $380,687.00 and authorize the Airport
Manager to execute change orders for this project not to exceed 10% of the
aggregate amount and authorize the Chair to sign the Cal-Trans grant agreement
for this project when received.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 1 Michael
Sullivan
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending the Grand Kick Off for
Action Del Norte, a Healthy Workforce
meeting, and a LAFCO meeting; Supervisor McClure commented on attending Healthy
Workforce and the cancellation of the picnic and the new plans for the fall
celebration, attending a RAC meeting to go over 23 grant applications in excess
of $800,000; Supervisor McNamer reported
on attending an Air Quality Management District meeting, a LAFCO meeting and a
Boys and Girls Club meeting; Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending the
Grand Opening for the Tourist Information Center, attending the Kick Off for
the Action Del Norte Community Progress Initiative, attending the Elk Valley
Fundraiser for High School Sports Programs, a Revolving Loan Fund meeting, a
Tri Agency meeting, attending the initial meeting for the Progress Initiative,
the Youth Soccer Jamboree and the Wild Rivers Foundation Dinner; and Supervisor
Finigan commented on attending a RCRC meeting, state that he and Supervisor
Sullivan will be attending the Washington Fly-In in September, a Cluster Kick
Off meeting with Reweti Wiki and Connie
Loden, attending a CASA Meeting, a Tri Agency meeting,
attending the Youth Soccer Jamboree, and participating in a RCRC call in
meeting.
Action: Public Comment was given by Richard Miles and Michael Horringle,
Oscar Larson and Associates.
Action: Public Comment was heard from Mario de Soleni, Attorney for the
applicant.
After discussion, the Board unanimously approved the request to
Vacate a portion of
The petitioner shall pay fair market value for the lots at their
highest and best use.
The value of this portion of
The petitioner shall pay for the appraisal in advance.
Once an appraisal has been made, the Request to Vacate will be
returned to the Board for a determination of the fair market value.
The applicant may decide to pay the fair market value or exchange
property of equal value with the County.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
4.
11:00
A.M. GP3 - Youth Initiative -
Presentation by Rosalie Leaberry.
Action: Rosalie Leaberry presented information on the GP3 Youth
Initiative.
Action: DNCO Resolution 2007-052
Sworn testimony was heard from David Mason, County Code
Enforcement Officer, Eileen Cooper, property owner and Donna Thompson.
After discussion by the Board, the Board approved the cost
accounting and civil penalties as accurate and reasonable and adopted a
Resolution Confirming an Accounting of Costs of Abatement of a Public Nuisance
and Authorizing a Special Assessment and Lien to Recover Said Costs of
Abatement and authorized the Code Enforcement Officer to file said lien with
the County Recorder and the County Auditor.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
1 Martha
McClure
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: The Board of Supervisors adjourned and reconvened as the State
Board of Equalization.
Louise Wilson,
The State Board of Equalization adjourned and the meeting of the
Board of Supervisors was reconvened.
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 given on Consent Agenda Items.
The Consent Agenda (Items 7 and 8, 10 and 12 through 23) was
adopted unanimously. Items 9 and 11 were
pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
5 Michael
Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
7.
Approve
the minutes from August 7, 2007 Special Joint Session meeting.**
Action: Approved
8.
Approve
the minutes from August 14, 2007 meeting.**
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-148
This item was pulled for separate discussion and vote by
Supervisor Finigan.
The Assistant County Administrative Officer asked that the
recommendation be changed to allow staff to discuss the wording changes with
The motion was stated by Supervisor Finigan as to approve and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement contingent on negotiations between
staff and
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-149
This item was pulled for separate discussion and vote by
Supervisor Finigan.
The Assistant County Administrative Officer asked that the
recommendation be changed to allow staff to discuss the wording changes with
The motion was stated by Supervisor Finigan as to approve and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement contingent on negotiations between
staff and
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-150 (Granite Construction Company); DNCO
Agreement 151 (VSS Emultech); DNCO Agreement 2007-152 (Traffic Solutions, Inc.)
Action: Accepted
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-153
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-154
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-155
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-156
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-157
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2007-004
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Paul Dillard gave an overview of the Commission. Members of the Commission John Wilson, Alicia
McKellar, Jon Alexander, Mary Jo Duncan and John Murphy were introduced.
Action: Authorized
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: Approved
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: None were discussed.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
29. Written
Capital Projects update. Informational
only.**
Action: Item included in the packet for review.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: The September 11, 2007 Board Meeting has been cancelled.
Sherri Adams,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us