A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 |
10:00 AM |
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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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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) Personnel negotiations pursuant to
Government Code 54957.6 between County negotiator the County Administrative
Officer and the Del Norte County Employees' Association, Sheriffs Employees'
Association, represented and unrepresented bargaining units. II) 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: Del Norte Youth Soccer.
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The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Jackie Zlokovich, President, Del Norte
Youth Soccer.
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And
How Are The Children?
Action: Jackie Zlokovich, President of
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Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: New employees Jennifer Savoy, Kyoko Bonilla and Nichole Burshem
were introduced by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.
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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: On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board added the following item to the agenda as the matter came
to the attention of the County subsequent to the posting of the agenda and the
matter required action before the next regular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors: Discussion and possible action
on Mill Creek EIR comments as the comment period closes on October 17, 2007.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Public
comment was heard from Ron Plechaty, Susan Epperson and Armand Trinitopoli.
Staff was directed to write a letter requesting a formal public
hearing for input, ask that the County acquire Hamilton, Child Hills Road and
Rock Creek Road, that the vision of the park coincide with the vision of the
County, and the need for a coordination effort with the County.
No other deletion, corrections or additions were requested.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending the Airport Advisory
Commission meeting and the signing of the Joint Powers Agreement, attending the
Mill Creek Public Input meeting for the EIR, Special Budget meeting, OHV
meeting hosted by the Blue Ribbon Coalition, meeting with Agnew Property owners
regarding Hurdy Gurdy Creek and attending a Del Norte High School Football
game; Supervisor McNamer commented on the adoption of the budget, attending a
Redwood Mural Society meeting, meeting with the Agnew Property owners and Grant
Wershkull, attending the Joint Powers Agreement signing at the new ARFF
building, attending the Senior Center Board meeting and Safe and Health Families meeting; Supervisor
McClure reported on attending the Special Budget Meeting, Mill Creek
Acquisition discussion, attending the Grange meeting with the OHV users,
attending the Save the Redwoods League meeting, attending the Joint Powers
Agreement signing for the Airport and a Del Norte Historical Society meeting;
Supervisor Hemmingsen commented on meeting with the Elk Valley Rancheria,
County Engineering and Redwood National and State Parks regarding the Elk
Valley Road situation, attending the Budget Hearing meeting, meeting with the
Agnew Property owners and Grant Wershkull, meeting at the Lake Earl Grange
regarding Tolowa Dunes, Kellogg Beach wave slope, Mill Creek and NRA road
closures, attending the Airport Advisory Commission and the signing of the
Joint Powers Agreement for the Airport and attending the Mill Creek Public
Input Meeting on the DIR for the amendment to the General Plan; and Supervisor
Finigan commented on attending a Safe and Healthy Families meeting, Tri Agency
meeting, attending the Budget Hearing and adoption, participated in a Broadband
press conference, attending a First 5 meeting at the new Family Resource
Center, attending a Kiwanis meeting as a guest speaker, attending a Airport
Advisory Commission meeting and the signing of the Joint Powers Agreement for
the Airport and attending a Mill Creek Advisory and Scoping meeting.
Action: Public Comment was heard from Robert Owen and Susan White.
Action: Carol Matthews, President of Del Norte Habitat for Humanity
requested the Board waive the building permit fees for this home. Staff was directed to find an alternate
method to mitigate the fees and report back to the Board at the next meeting.
Action: Sworn testimony was heard from the Code Enforcement Officer. Chair
Finigan opened the Public Hearing. No
public comment was given.
After discussion by the Board, the County Administrative Officer
recommended that the Public Administrator needs to make sure that no one has
legal title to the property.
Chair Fingian closed the Public Hearing and continued this item
and directed that the Public Administrator return before the Board on October
23, 2007 with a plan of action for this property.
Action: The
The Board approved the recommendation for Board action with the
following conditions: 1) The shoulders on the westside of
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: Public Comment was heard from Richard Miles, Gary Blatnick, Jan
Moorehouse, and Doug Morgan, CAN.
The Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 19) was adopted unanimously.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
6.
Approve
and Adopt Special Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2007.**
Action: Approved
7.
Approve
and Adopt the Minutes of September 25, 2007 meeting.**
Action: Approved
8.
Approve
and Adopt Special Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2007.**
Action: Approved
9.
Adopt
a Proclamation proclaiming October 18, 2007 International Credit Union Day.**
Action: Adopted
10. Adopt
a Proclamation proclaiming October 20, 2007 as Rotary Day in Del Norte
County.**
Action: Adopted
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-185
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-186
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-187
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-188
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-189
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-190
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-191
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-192
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: The
The Board approved the ETS on
Staff was directed to break out the ETS on
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Public comment was heard Susan Epperson, Ron Plechaty, Eileen
Cooper, Armand Trinitopoli and Jenny McNamara.
After discussion by the Board, staff was directed to write a
letter and comment regarding that US Fish and Wildlife did not coordinate and
that they need to coordinate with Del Norte County.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Public comment was heard from Carl Page, Armand Trinitopoli, Ron
Plechaty and Eileen Cooper.
After discussion by the Board, staff was directed to comment on
the lack of coordinated effort and the need for coordination between the US
Fish and Wildlife Service and Del Norte County, that the County should have a
voice at the table, US Fish and Wildlife should identify the procedure on how
the County receives information and that the current procedure is not adequate,
request to continue with the permitted breaching regiments, comment on the need
to show the plan for exotic species to assist that we are not invaded by exotic
species and that we take whatever alternative they have identified as is and
that's what we would need to identify since we don't have a myriad of options
in the nine day comment period and include the economic impact to Del Norte
County.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Public comment was heard from Carl Byerly, Armand Trinitopoli and
Eileen Cooper.
After discussion by the Board, staff was directed to comment on
the lack of coordinated effort and the need for coordination and the
implementation of RS2477, request clarification of why the roads were removed
and insist that dialogue between the Board and the US Forest Service take
place.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from this item.
Public Comment was heard from Ron Sandler and John Pritchett.
The County Administrative Officer recommended a delay for two more
weeks to get the contract completed.
Staff was directed that a completed contract including the rate increase
be on the Board agenda for October 23, 2007.
Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-193
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
Action: Staff was directed to notice, per the Maddy Act, available public
member appointments on both the Border Coast Airport Authority and the Local
Transportation Commission. Currently,
three Board members are appointed to the Border Coast Airport Authority and the
Local Transportation Commission and will need to be noticed as Board meetings
when meetings are convened. These
applications will allow the Board to see if there is a better scenario
available. Staff was also directed to
speak with the City regarding their appointments to the Local Transportation
Commission as well.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: Approved
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
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Comments were given by the County Adminsitrative Officer regarding
Health Care Reform.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
29. Written
Capital Projects update. Informational
only.**
Action: Informational Only
Action: Approved
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, 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