ACTION
SUMMARY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
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, 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; Jones & Jones v.
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.
Action: The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk took silent
roll noting that all were present.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Assistant County Administrative Officer
Jay Sarina.
Action: Jay Sarina led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the
Board of Supervisors.
NOMINATION OF CHAIR
Supervisor McClure nominated Supervisor
McNamer for Chair.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Martha McClure
Second: None
Vote Yea: 2 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay: 3 Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan,
Michael Sullivan
Supervisor
Sullivan nominated Supervisor Hemmingsen for Chair.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea: 3 David Finigan, Michael Sullivan,
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay: 2 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer
NOMINATION OF VICE-CHAIR
Supervisor
McClure nominated Supervisor McNamer for Vice-Chair.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Martha McClure
Second:
None
Vote Yea: 2 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer
Vote
Nay: 3 Michael Sullivan, David Finigan,
Gerry Hemmingsen
Supervisor Finigan nominated Supervisor
Sullivan for Vice-Chair.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
None
Vote
Yea: 3 David Finigan, Gerry Hemmingsen,
Michael Sullivan
Vote Nay: 2 Martha McClure, Leslie NcNamer
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: Gary Blatnick, Director of Health and Human Services introduced
Brian McNally, the new Senior Environmental
Health Specialist.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action:
·
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, corrections, or addition were requested.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending a Tri-Agency
Economic Development Authority meeting, participating in conversations with
Wayne Bolman of Bolman Industries regarding Pelican Bay Prison, participated in
a conversation with Mark Reeder from Senator Aanestad’s staff on the issue of
local businesses competing for contracts with Pelican Bay, attending the
Republican Women’s Luncheon and meeting with Rick Keene, commented on the
Coastal Commission’s letter regarding Tolowa Dunes, attending an RCTA meeting,
attending a lunch with Kevin Hamblin the new Community Development Department
Director, attending basketball signups with his son, commended John Horner, the
Recreation Coordinator on the work that he’s done, and commented on an upcoming
meeting in Gasquet to talk about the proposed fencing project for the airport.
Supervisor
McNamer reported on meeting with a few constituents on issues in her district,
attending the Board of Supervisors meeting on the 29th, and commented on
missing some meetings due to walking pneumonia.
Supervisor
McClure reported on being out due to a dislocated shoulder, attending a Redwood
Coast Transit meeting and expressed hope that they can find a local contractor
for the advertising, and commented on the Prison Industry Authority and the
Board’s role in helping Wayne Bolman in that area.
Supervisor
Finigan reported on attending a Tri-Agency meeting regarding a 3 year plan,
attending a CASA meeting regarding the financial situation of CASA. They didn’t
receive a CDBG grant and are now in dire straits and he asked that anyone who
would like to donate to please call CASA He also commented on attending a
meeting with former members of First 5, meeting with Rick Keene, attending the
Republican Women’s Lunch, attending an Airport JPA meeting and commented that
Curry County has joined the JPA on a unanimous vote, participating in a
conference call with Senator Feinstein’s office regarding further acquisitions
within the NRA with discussion on what needs to happen and what has happened,
participating in a conference call with the National Forest Counties Schools
Coalition, participated in some calls to Sacramento regarding the budget,
commented that there should be parking spaces for pregnant women and new
parents and would like it to be put on the City/County as well as looking into
making buildings in Del Norte County more family friendly.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on the MLPA meetings
for the local work group, participating in a telephone interview for the
Regional Stakeholders Group in which the decision will be made on the 25th,
commented on the Hurdy-Gurdy Creek acquisition, meeting with the property owner
and Grant Wershkull and said that negotiations are continuing, participating in
agenda review, meeting with Rick Keene, and attending a Border Coast Regional
Airport meeting.
Action: Public Comment was given by Al Muelhofer on improvements in the Klamath Fire Department.
Action: Tamera Leighton gave a quarterly update.
Action: This hearing was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on
the 26th of January.
Action:
Public Comment was given by Felice Pace, Eileen Cooper, Mark
Warner, and Annette Drager
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from Items 8 and 14 due to
conflict of interest.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Items 6 through 18.
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
6.
Approve
the Minutes from the December 22, 2009 Board of Supervisors Meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from this item.
Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-001)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2010-002)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2010-001)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2010-003)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2010-004)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-002)
Action: Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from this item.
Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-003)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-004)
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
LAND USE:
Action: Public Comment was heard from Richard Miles.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and
seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board approved the breaching of Lake Earl
at the level of 8 feet mean sea level (msl) or greater and/or at 5 feet msl on
February 15th as part of the Army Corps Permit Number 27850N, Coastal Development
Permit (CDP) No. 1-00-057, California Fish and Game 1601 Permit, and Regional
Water Quality Certification.
Motion: Move to Approve
Move: David Finigan
Second: Leslie
McNamer
Vote Yea: 5 David Finigan, Martha McClure,
Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen
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 (01-01 and 01-02).
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
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
24. A
Written Capital Projects Update. Information Only.** Document
Action: Jay Sarina, Assistant County Administrative Officer, gave an
update. Information only.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn and reconvene at 1:00 P.M. for the remainder of the
workshop with the Yurok Tribe.
The Board adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us