BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER
17, 2002
The
Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday,
September 17, 2002, at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle,
Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Everd McCain; County Counsel John
Ketelsen, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk
Theresa Nagel. Following the flag
salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Chapman. Supervisor Pyle is not present at the
beginning of the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Chairman
Dahle announces that no closed session was held.
AGENDA
APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried, with
Supervisor Pyle absent, to approve the agenda as posted. (Supervisor Pyle enters at 9:33 a.m.)
PUBLIC
COMMENT
Poet
Laureate Violet Stout reads a poem entitled "America".
UNAGENDIZED
BOARD REPORTS
1. Supervisor Pyle reports that a town hall
meeting was held in Westwood last week to discuss the proposed asphalt
plant. The appeal public hearing is
scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on September 24th.
He states there are several people that cannot make a daytime meeting
and therefore he wants to continue the hearing to 6:00 p.m. at the Lassen
Career Network building. Board consensus
is to do so.
2. Supervisor Keefer reports on the Economic
Development Council meeting held last week.
A presentation was made on the "All American Road" and will be
presented to the Board of Supervisors at a future date. CAO Whiteman informs the board members that
an idea has come up to have a joint exhibit at the State Fair by all the
counties included in the "All American Road". He will be contacting the other counties.
3. Supervisor Keefer reports on the first
meeting of the Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) held last week. He announces that he was elected chairman of
the committee and the majority of the meeting was dedicated to
orientation. He extensively discusses
the action needed to designate funding for Title II and Title III Projects, and
informs the board members the RAC consensus is to have a higher share of the
funding for Title II Projects. The RAC
is also interested in knowing what types of the projects the Board of
Supervisors is interested in.
LASSEN
COUNTY FAIR BOARD
The
Board of Supervisors recess and convene as the Lassen County Fair Board.
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to accept
the letter from Robert Taylor submitting his resignation from the Lassen County
Fair Advisory Board; and direct County Clerk to advertise the vacancy.
The
Lassen County Fair Board adjourns and the Board of Supervisors reconvene.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
It is
moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to take
the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
COUNTY
CLERK ITEM
Approve
minutes of September 10, 2002.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES - PERSONNEL ITEM
Receive
and file Personnel Movement report for August, 2002.
COUNTY
COUNSEL ITEM
Reject
claim of Jonna Stults, in its entirety, and direct County Clerk to send Notice
of Rejection.
OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM
Ratify
continuation of Declaration of State of Disaster / Emergency in Lassen County.
PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT - SURVEYOR DIVISION ITEM
Adopt
Resolution No. 02-062, approving Parcel Map #2002-01, Steven and Kendra
Bierman.
MISCELLANEOUS
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
Receive
and file the following correspondence:
a. Mental
Health Board meeting agenda for September 10, 2002, and minutes of August 13,
2002.
b. Air Pollution Control District Governing
Board meeting agenda for September 17, 2002, and minutes of August 13,
2002.
c. Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting
minutes of September 10, 2002.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Counties
QLG Forester:
It is
moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the "Counties QLG
Forester", Frank Stewart; and authorize the chairman to sign.
Fish
& Game Wardens:
It is
moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 02-063, to Director of California Department of Fish and Game
requesting an increase in the number of game wardens in Lassen County.
RECOGNITION
COMMITTEE - PRESENTATION
Chairman
Dahle makes the following presentations for years of service:
Twenty-five
years: a desk clock/calculator to Annita Davis (Sheriff's Department); and
Fifteen years: a two pen desk set to Michael Beard (Health & Human
Services).
BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
Supervisor
Dahle states that in regard to using the Westwood Visitor's Center as a polling
location there should be no question - it should be used for elections. (Supervisor Chapman departs at 10:04 a.m.)
Westwood
Chamber of Commerce President Elta Silva expresses the Chamber's concerns about
who would protect the exhibits, displays and merchandise from damage or theft
during the election and about unattended children causing damage to displays. They are also concerned about the disruption
the election would cause to their operations.
They want to completely fill the building with displays and are not sure
there would be room for voting booths.
(Supervisor Chapman returns at 10:07 a.m.)
Supervisor
Keefer feels the pollworkers conducting the election would have an interest in
protecting the property. (Supervisor
Chapman absent 10:14 - 10:16 a.m.)
Community
Development Director Robert Sorvaag notes the building was constructed using
transportation funds and there are some use restrictions for the building,
which he is still looking into.
Supervisor
Chapman feels there is a happy medium for use by the Chamber and others and
notes the building was not built for the exclusive use of the Chamber of
Commerce. He states they need to
maximize the use of the building for the county and the community. He states elections should be held there on a
permanent basis and asks the County Clerk if there have ever been any claims
for damage from the use of various facilities for elections.
County
Clerk Nagel responds that schools, churches, stores, community buildings in
Doyle and Herlong and private residences have been used over the years and
there have never been any claims for damage.
She also notes that six to eight responsible adult members of the
community man the polls and maintain order.
Supervisor
Dahle directs that elections be held at the Westwood Visitor's Center on a
permanent basis and the maintenance and custodial agreement be revisited.
Supervisor
Chapman absent 10:25 - 10:28 a.m.
PUBLIC
HEARING - MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The
Public Hearing held pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 17600.20, which
allows counties to transfer up to 10% of the funds received in a fiscal year
between the Social Services, Public Health and Mental Health realignment trust
accounts, is opened at 10:25 a.m.. This
request is to transfer $180,000 from the Public Health Realignment Trust to the
Mental Health Realignment Trust.
Fiscal
Officer Jerry Abts presents the staff report.
Supervisor
McCain believes that only 10% of funds on hand can be transferred which is
$150,000.
No one
speaks in favor or in opposition to the fund transfer and the hearing is closed
at 10:28 a.m.
It is
moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll
call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to approve transfer of $150,000
from the Public Health Realignment Trust to the Mental Health Realignment
Trust.
Recess
10:35 - 10:41 a.m.
BUDGET
ADOPTION
Assistant
to the CAO Chris Beard reviews the changes that have been made to the budget.
In
regard to the $300,000 for Community Resource Center, Supervisor Dahle wants a
budget submitted with expectations set-forth.
Supervisor McCain wants the funds placed in a trust fund.
Discussion
is held on how departments will be charged for potential retiree health
expenses in regard to exposure and experience - an equitable formula will be
developed.
Supervisor
Chapman strongly expresses his opinion on how the pass-through funds need to be
shown on the summary page. Chris Beard
agrees to add a line to the summary page to show these transfers.
A
motion to approve Items (a) through (f) under budget adoption is made by
Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Pyle. Following discussion the motion is withdrawn.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried
unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 02-060, establishing
the appropriations limit in the amount of $19,961,419, for Fiscal Year
2002/2003, pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII-B and Government
Code Section 7910.
It is
moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried
unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 02-061, establishing
the Bieber Lighting District appropriations limit in the amount of $12,525 and
approving the 2002/2003 Bieber Lighting District Budget in the amount of
$12,000.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried on a roll
call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to adopt the Final 2002/2003
Budget; and authorize the CAO and Auditor to make appropriate changes prior to
publication.
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried unanimously,
on a roll call vote, to adopt the Lassen-Modoc Flood Control Budget in the
amount of $235,500.
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll
call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to adopt the County Service Area
#1 (Honey Lake TV) budget in the amount of $170,735; and adopt 2002/2003 TV
User Fee in the amount of $25.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Pyle to set the Social
Worker IV salary range to Range 22, and the Social Worker III classification be
comparable to the Mental Health Case Worker (Range 18 without a degree, Range
19 with a Bachelors Degree and Range 20 for enrollment in a Masters
Program). Both positions eligible for a
10% premium if they receive licensing from a State Registered Board in the
field.
The
motion fails on the following roll call vote:
Supervisor Chapman - NO, Supervisor Pyle - YES, Supervisor Keefer - YES,
Supervisor McCain - NO, Supervisor Dahle - NO.
UNITED
STATES FOREST SERVICE
Eagle
Lake District Ranger Bob Andrews introduces the new public relations officer
and RAC Coordinator Heidi Perry. He
announces that Supervisor Keefer was chosen as Chairman of the RAC and he
(Andrews) is the Designated Public Official to the RAC.
Mr.
Andrews reports on the fencing of Highway 44 along the rebuilt section of
roadway. In regard to the next section
to be rebuilt (Poison Lake Project) it has been determined by the Federal
Highway Commission that fencing will not be a part of the project. The Forest Service is not the lead agency on
this project because an expedited NEPA process is being followed by the Federal
Highway Commission and the Forest Service is just a cooperating agency. There is no permit to be issued by the Forest
Service therefore no ability to respond to the request by the Board of
Supervisors to withhold permitting contingent upon fencing be installed.
Supervisor
McCain wants to know how to appeal the Federal Highway Commission decision and
Andrews responds there is no appeal process, but he will try to find out more
information for McCain.
CalTrans
Representative Shirley Choate confirms that no fencing will be included on this
project, but states that CalTrans is committed to work with other agencies and
private landowners on the acknowledged need for fencing. She indicates they are willing to help
financially in a partnership with the Forest Service and County. She also confirms there is no appeal process,
but notes the draft environmental documents will be circulated on the project.
Supervisor
McCain states the improvements to Highway 44 will increase the speed of
drivers, and she responds they will work with the Highway Patrol on the
enforcement of speed limits. Supervisor
Chapman states that enhancing this highway has created increased potential for
car/cow collisions.
(Supervisor
Chapman is absent 11:56 - 11:59 a.m.)
TITLE
II & TITLE III PROJECTS
Following
a presentation by Assistant to the CAO Chris Beard it is moved by Supervisor
Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried to adopt Resolution No.
02-064, allocating 15% Safety Net Payment to Title II or Title III Projects.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 02-065, making the following allocations of the 15% Safety Net
Payment: Title II Projects - 50% and Title III Projects - 50%.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES - PERSONNEL DIVISION
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to
authorize hiring positions approved in the 2002-03 Road Department budget: New position (No. 2201) Engineering Tech
I/II, Range 17/19: and reclassify one Road Equipment Operator position in each
district to Senior Road Equipment Operator, from Range 13 to 15.
COUNTY
CLERK - ELECTIONS DIVISION
At the
request of the County Clerk this item (need for pollworkers) is continued to a
future meeting.
INFORMATION
FOR THE BOARD
1. CAO Whiteman informs the board members that
moving costs for County Counsel are more than was estimated and he will be
authorizing payment.
2. CAO Whiteman announces that he will be on
vacation for two weeks and Bob Sorvaag will be acting CAO.
There
being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
THERESA
NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD