A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
CRESCENT CITY,
CA 95531
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 |
8:30 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, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Public
Comment on Closed Session items only.
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), David L. Elsebusch v. Del
Norte, DN Superior Court, Case No.
CVCV06-2313; and
Coyle v. James Marmon, et al., DN Superior Court Case No.
CVPM07-1572; Gregory Jones & Darlene Jones v.
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 Finigan.
Action: Supervisor Finigan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: No new employees were introduced.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action: County Counsel stated no reportable actions from 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.
Action: No deletions, additions, or corrections were requested.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a Coastal Commission
workshop, attending the retirement party for Al Smith, went to RCRC regarding
the following topics: elimination of the
Waste Board, HUTA, SB 1XXX, budget impacts for local jails and Health and Human
Services, budget forecast, public pensions, and upcoming changes at the state
level. He also reported on attending a
meeting with the Wildfire Task Force, meeting with the Sierra Club, attending
Smith River Days, and attending a CASA meeting.
Supervisor McClure reported on attending a Solid Waste Management
Authority meeting, attending a Solid Waste Task Force meeting, attending a
California Endowment meeting regarding sustainability, speaking with the Ken
Wiseman Director of the Resource Agency in charge of the MLPA's, meeting with
Clarke Moore, Dr. Davis and Gina Zottola regarding local hospitals hiring
doctors, commented on a road improvement project on Hemlock, reminded the Board
that the Coastal Commission is meeting in Humboldt in September, and commented
that she has been canning.
Supervisor McNamer reported on attending a Del Norte Solid Waste
meeting in Sacramento, commented on four other committee meetings that were
canceled, and apologized for missing Al's Smith's retirement party.
Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending an IGRC meeting,
participating in Action Summary, meeting with constituents regarding parcel
development, participating in the Elk
Valley Rancheria golf tournament, attending Al Smith's retirement, meeting with
Cal-Trans regarding status of projects on 199 and 197 as well as Klamath
Bridge, Panther Creek Bridge, Dr. Fine Bridge, and a transportation enhancement
project grant; meeting with Supervisor Hemmingsen and staff regarding Cal-Fire,
commented on the new Good Harvest restaurant, and commented on the junior golf
clinic.
Supervisor Hemmingsen attended the Cal-Trans mural dedication,
attending a 2x2 with the National Parks and Supervisor Sullivan, meeting with
Grant Werschkull from Smith River Alliance regarding Hurdy Gurdy, attending a
2x2 meeting with Elk Valley Rancheria, meeting with Community Development and
FEMA regarding lower Smith FEMA mapping, commented on issues with the Klamath
Levy, meeting with Gary Stacey from Fish and Game regarding the airport
terminal among other issues, meeting the new RC&D director, participating
in agenda review, attending the memorial service for Anthony Nunes and
commented that he will be missed, and meeting with staff and Supervisor
Sullivan regarding Cal-Fire.
Action: Public Comment was heard from Richard Miles.
Action: Steve Strawn introduced Dawn Langston as the new President of the
California Association of County Treasurers & Tax Collectors.
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 given by Richard Miles on Item #17.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (Items 4 through 19).
4.
Approve
the Minutes from the July 14, 2009 Board of Supervisors Meeting.**
Action: Approved
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Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board scheduled Final Budget Hearings commencing September 8, 2009
through September 22, 2009.
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: Art Reeve,
Public Comment was given by Leslie Hinkley, Richard Miles, and Ken
Hinkley.
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board accepted the attached application from the Bar-O Boys Ranch
for Title III funding in the amount of $43,380.00 under P.L. 106-393 and
directed the Clerk of the Board to publish a description of the proposed
project in the local newspaper and to forward the proposed project to the
Forest Service Representative of the Resource Advisory Committee for their
review and comment.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
Finigan, the Board adopted and forwarded to the listed offices the attached
Resolution for Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of
2000 Forest Receipts Determinations 2009 which determines the distribution of
the County share of the payment to the State.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Michael
Sullivan, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved Budget Transfers (06-28, 06-29, 08-03) Items #24
through #26.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Supervisor Finigan commented on AB 1409, AB 155, and AB 670
(recently signed).
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
28. A
Written Capital Projects Update. Information Only.**
Action: Jay Sarina, Assistant County Administrative Officer, gave a brief
update on Capital Projects stating that the Roy Rook Boat Launch Repair Project
is officially completed and the Ruby Van Deventer septic system project is out
to bid.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us