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Public Comment
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The
Chairperson announced the public comment period.
The Auditor-Controller provided copies of the Annual Audit Report
to the Board. The County
Administrator notified the Board that the kick-off meeting for the
Sheriff’s 911 System was being delayed with the approval of all parties
due to continuing negotiations with Southern California Edison for use of
their microwave. Mr. Mendez
indicated that he would keep the Board updated on the project.
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P.W.-Town
Water System/L.P. Phase I Project
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The Public
Works Director responded to questions from the Board, assuring the Board
that Phase I of the Lone Pine Water System Improvement Project will moved
forward as quickly as possible. Moved
by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to reject all
bids for the Lone Pine Phase I Water System Improvement Project and
authorize the Public Works Department to readvertise and rebid the project
with modifications. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Transit/Bus
Rates for Interregional Bus Service
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The
Chairperson opened the public hearing at 10:33 a.m., to take testimony on
the proposed fares to be charged the users of the Inyo Mono Transit
Interregional Bus Route from Bishop, California to Carson City, Nevada and
Ridgecrest, California, and destinations in between.
The Transit Director reviewed the Staff Report and recommendations.
There being no one from the public wishing to speak, the
Chairperson closed the public hearing at 10:50 a.m.
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Resol.
#2001-74/ Interregional Bus Serv. Rates
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On a
motion by Supervisor Lent and a second by Supervisor Arcularius,
Resolution No. 2001-74 was adopted, establishing fares for the
Interregional Bus Service: motion unanimously passed and adopted.
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H&H-Children
& Families Comm/ Strategic Plan
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The Chairperson opened the public hearing at 10:51
a.m., on the Inyo County Children and Families Commission Strategic Plan
for Fiscal Year 2001-02. The
Director of Health & Human Services provided the Board with a copy of
the Strategic Plan and the Assistant Director of Health & Human
Services reviewed the Plan in detail.
There being no one from the public wishing to speak, the
Chairperson closed the public hearing at 11:00 a.m.
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Planning Dept./ Conn Appeal
of Laverty Parcel Map
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The Chairperson opened the public hearing at 11:01
a.m., to consider the appeal by Richard B. and Sue C. Conn of the August
22, 2001, Planning Commission decision to approve Tentative Parcel Map No.
350/Laverty. The Planning
Director reviewed the Staff Report and recommendations, entering the
report and subsequent correspondence as Exhibits A and B. The Planning Director explained the situation which had
occurred in which notification of the public hearing had not been provided
to all of the property owners within 300 ft. of the property.
The Board expressed concerns that proper notification was not
provided, with the Board discussing their options regarding this appeal.
The Clerk entered into the record as Exhibit C numerous letters
received from McLaren Resident to the Board of Supervisors.
The Appellant, Mr. Richard Conn, addressed the Board, to present
justification for his appeal and to ask the Board to deny the Parcel Map,
and entered Exhibit D, a copy of the California Fire Code, General
Provisions for Safety page 1-27 into the record.
Prior to taking additional testimony, the Board and Staff discussed
the option of remanding this item back to the Planning Commission on the
basis of insufficient notification. Mr.
James Bassage, McLaren Resident, requested that the Board not remand this
back to the Planning Commission but take action today, expressing his
concern with the number of people who were present and ready to testify at
this time. The Chairperson
explained the Board’s concerns regarding the notification issue, with
the Planning Director explaining that should the Board remand this back to
the Planning Commission, the Board could require the Planning Commission
to conduct a Special Evening Meeting in Bishop to hear this matter and to
facilitate public participation. The
Board and Staff continued to discuss the option of remanding this item
back to the Planning Commission, along with issues concerning the cost of
a new appeal. Mr. John
Garner, McLaren Resident, concurred with the Board’s concern that proper
notification was made in order to protect the people’s right to
participate. The Board
expressed their desire to not move forward with hearing the appeal and to
send it back to the Planning Commission for consideration after proper
notification. The Chairperson closed the public hearing at 12:18 p.m.
Moved by
Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to remand back
to the Planning Commission consideration of Tentative Parcel Map 350/Laverty,
directing the Planning Commission to conduct a Special Evening Meeting in
Bishop to consider this “de novo” hearing,
provide appropriate notification of the new hearing date and waive
the fee for future appeals in this matter.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Recess/
Reconvene
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The
Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 12:20 p.m., reconvening at
12:35 p.m., with all Board Members present.
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CAO-Purchasing/ Film P.O.
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to award Bid
No. 2001-06 for and approve the purchase of
film for the Sheriff’s Department as recommended by Staff. Motion carried unanimously.
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CAO-Purchasing/
Ammunition P.O.
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to award Bid
No. 2001-07 for and approve the purchase of ammunition for the Sheriff’s
Department from Adamson Industries, Costa Mesa, in an amount not to exceed
$7,826.80, plus tax. Motion
carried unanimously.
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CAO-Purchasing/
Holsters, Handcuff & Magazine Holders P.O.
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to award Bid
No. 2001-10 for and approve the purchase of holsters, handcuff holders,
and magazine holders for the Sheriff’s Department from Galls, Inc., AKA
Dyna Med, in an amount not to exceed $7,804.26, plus tax.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Integrated
Waste/ Boyd’s Fence Contract
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to award and
approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Boyd’s Fence for the
Bishop-Sunland Landfill Fencing Project in an amount not to exceed
$11,416; authorize the Chairperson to sign the Contract, contingent upon
the appropriate signatures being obtained; and authorize the Public Works
Director to sign all other contract documents including any change orders
to the extent permitted pursuant to Section 20142 of the Public Contract
Code and other applicable law. Motion
carried unanimously.
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CAO-Info
Serv./ P.O. to Logical for Server System Upgrades
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to declare
Logical as the sole-source provider for
computer services and hardware for the upgrade of the property tax
and financial system servers and approve the purchase of hardware and
software for the upgrade of these servers from Logical in an amount not to
exceed $37,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motor
Pool/ Vehicle P.O.
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to A) declare
Folsom Lake Ford, Perry Motors and Western Truck Exchange as
non-responsive bidders for recent vehicle bids; B) award the bid to Luther
Motors, as the low bidder, for the purchase of the following vehicles: two
(2 ea.) 4X4 Utility vehicles in an amount not to exceed $46,850.65 and one
(1 ea.) 1/2 Ton Regular Cab Pickup Long Bed in an amount not to exceed
$17,792.33; C) award the bid to Eastern Sierra Motors, as the low bidder,
for the purchase of the following vehicles: one (1 ea.) full size Sedan
Police Package (Admin) in an amount not to exceed $22,974.63 and four (4
ea.) full size Sedan Patrol Units in an amount not to exceed $92,483.33;
D) award the bid to Rotolo Chevrolet of Fontana,
as the low bidder, for the purchase of the following vehicles: one
(1 ea.) 3/4 Ton Cab & Chassis in an amount not to exceed $18,512.79
and one (1 ea.) 7 Passenger Mini Van in an amount not to exceed $24,926.98
and two (2 ea.) intermediate 4 Door Sedans in an amount not to exceed
$33,302.70 and one (1 ea.) 1/2 Ton Regular Cab Pickup Short Bed in an
amount not to exceed $17,588.98. Motion carried unanimously.
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Clerk-Elections/
Election Printing Costs
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the
prepayment to Sequoia Voting Systems of $20,000 for one-half of the
estimated March 5, 2002 election printing costs in order to gain a 3%
discount. Motion carried
unanimously.
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H&H-Health
Serv./ Fong Contract
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the
Contract between the County of Inyo and Nancy Fong, FNP for the provision
of services as Family Nurse Practitioner, for the period of January 1,
2002, through February 15, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $1,440; and
authorize the Chairperson to sign. Motion
carried unanimously.
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H&H-Health
Serv./ No. Inyo Hospital Rural Health Clinic Contract Amendment
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Northern
Inyo Hospital for the provision of grant-in-support of a Rural Health
Clinic for the period of October 10, 2000 through March 31, 2004, in an
amount not to exceed $165,002, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of
future budgets; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Planning
Dept.- Yucca Mnt./Certifi-
cation of Funds
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to certify that
funds provided to Inyo County as an affected unit of local government
under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act as Amended, have been expended in
accordance with the provisions of that Act, and the Energy and Water
Appropriations Act of 1998; and authorize the Chairperson to sign the
certification. Motion carried
unanimously.
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P.W./Jones
& Stokes Contract Amendment
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Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by
Supervisor Hambleton to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between
the County of Inyo and Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., for the
provision of transportation planning services, extending the end of the
Agreement from December 31, 2001 to June 30, 2002; and authorize the
Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being
obtained. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Rd.
Dept./Desert Aggregates Contract for Concrete Products
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Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by
Supervisor Hambleton to award and approve the Contract between the County
of Inyo and Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., (dba Desert Aggregates) for
the provision of concrete products for the period of December 18, 2001,
through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and authorize
the Chairperson to sign contingent upon the appropriate signatures being
obtained. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Yucca
Mountain Update
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Mr. John Jervers, Inyo County’s Yucca Mountain
Assessment Consultant updated the Board on
issues pertaining to the proposed Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste
Repository.
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CAO-Purchasing/
Firearms P.O.
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The County
Administrator responded to a question from Supervisor Dorame, explaining
that the Carbines referred to in items 3 and 4 of the bid are different
models. Moved by Supervisor
Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Hambleton to award Bid No. 2001-09 for and approve the purchase
of firearms for the Sheriff’s Department and Probation Department as
recommended by Staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Recess/
Reconvene
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The
Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 1:20 p.m., reconvening at 2:00
p.m., with all Board Members present.
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Bishop
Tribe/Red Hill Cemetery
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Representatives of the Bishop Paiute Tribe
addressed the Board to provide additional information and further
justification for the transfer of the “Red Hill” Cemetery from the
County’s ownership to the Tribe’s.
The Board and Staff discussed several items regarding the transfer
including the ownership and retention of water rights by the County and
whether the NEPA or CEQA process would be followed.
The County Administrator clarified that today’s action by the
Board would be the first step in the transfer, explaining that this item
would still need further Board action for final transfer.
Moved by Supervisor Lent and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to begin
the process to transfer the Sunland “Red Hill” Cemetery from County
ownership to the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Planning Dept.-Yucca Mnt./NPS
Joint Research Project
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Moved by
Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Lent to direct Staff to work
with National Park Service Staff to draft a research and support work
plan, cost estimate, and timetable for review and possible approval by
your Board, including a draft contract with the Hydrodynamics Group to
complete work required by the proposed joint Inyo County-NPS research
project and associated appropriation of Yucca Mountain oversight funding
needed to fulfill the work plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Planning Dept.- Yucca Mnt./
Hydrodynamics Contract
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to approve the
Amendment to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Hydrodynamics
Group, extending the end of the Contract from December 31, 2001, to June
30, 2002; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Recess/
Reconvene
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The
Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 2:30 p.m., reconvening at 2:55
p.m., with all Board Members present.
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Sheriff/Block Grant Budget
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The
Chairperson opened the public hearing at 2:55 p.m., on the proposed budget
for spending $31,882 received from “Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant.” Lt. Bacoch reviewed the Staff Report and recommendations.
There being no one from the public wishing to speak, the
Chairperson closed the public hearing at 3:00 p.m.,
Moved by
Supervisor Lent and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to accept the Grant and
amend the FY 2001/02 County Budget by approving the LLEB Grant Budget
621098 as presented; amend the FY 2001/02 Sheriff’s Safety Budget 022710
by reducing Salaries (Object
Code #5001)
by $3,542 and increasing appropriations in Grant
Contribution (Object Code #5538) by
$3,542, to meet the hard match requirements; and amend the Sheriff’s
General Budget 022700 by increasing estimated revenue in Reimbursed
Expenses (Revenue
Code #4961) by $35,424, from the LLEB
Grant Budget, and increase appropriations in Travel/Training (Object
Code #5331) by $35,424 to allow for use of Grant for
training, and authorize the County
Administrator to sign appropriate certifications as required.
Motion carried unanimously
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Water Dept./ Budget
Amendment
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Moved by
Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) amend the
FY 2001/02 County Budget by amending the Saltcedar Budget 024502 as
recommended by Staff, by amending the Saltcedar/CTC-EEM Budget 621600 as
recommended by Staff; and establish a new grant budget entitled California
Wildlife Conservation Board Grant Budget and approve the revenues and
expenditures as recommended by Staff;
and B) authorize the continuation of the Account Clerk II position in
the Water Department through June 30, 2002.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Transit/Budget Amendment
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Moved by
Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to amend the FY
2001/02 Transit Program Budget 153101 by increasing appropriations in
Maintenance of Equipment (Object Code #5171) by
$10,000, Fuel (Object Code #5178) by
$10,000; and Salaried Employees (Object Code #5001) by
$3,000, from unappropriated reserves.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Resol. #2001-75/ Transit
Operating Grant
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On a
motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second by Supervisor Hambleton,
Resolution No. 2001-75 was adopted, approving the grant application to the
Federal Transportation Administration for Section 5311 FY 2001/02
operating assistance funds for Inyo and Mono Counties in the amount of
$15,000 each; and authorize the Director of the Inyo Mono Transit Program
to sign and submit the application on behalf of the County: motion
unanimously passed and adopted.
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Resol. #2001-76/ Rural
Transit Grant Approval
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On a
motion by Supervisor Arcularius and a second by Supervisor Hambleton the
Board A) authorizes the Transit Program to submit grant application(s) for
Rural Transit System Grant Program (AB437) funds for rural public transit
capital projects; and B) Resolution No. 2001-76 is adopted approving the
grant application(s) and authorizing the Director of the Inyo Mono Transit
Program to sign and submit these grant application(s) on behalf of the
County: motion unanimously passed and adopted.
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Museum/L.P. Film Museum
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Moved
by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to amend the FY
2001/02 ACO Budget 011301 by increasing estimated revenue in Donations (Revenue Code #4951) by
$229,000 and increase appropriations in Land Acquisitions (Object Code #5601) by
$229,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Public Defender/ Budget
Amendment
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The County
Administrator provided additional clarification on the request to amend
the County Budget to cover Public Defender costs. In response to a question from Supervisor Arcularius
concerning placing any unused funds back into the Geothermal Royalties
Funds, the County Administrator and Auditor-Controller explained the
budgeting process which governs these types of appropriations, saying that
the appropriated amount is used as “a not to exceed amount”, and the
Auditor only transfers the amount of funds needed to pay current
expenditures, thereby leaving the unused balance in the originating fund.
Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius
to amend the FY 2001/02 County Budget as follows: A) increase revenues in
the Geothermal Royalties Fund (Revenue Code #4381) by
$100,000 and appropriations in Operating Transfer Out (Object
Code #5801)
by $100,000; B) increase appropriations in the
Parks and Recreation Budget 076900, Operating Transfer In (Object Code #4998) by
$100,000 and C) increase appropriations in the Public Defender Budget
022600, Professional & Special Services (Object Code #5265) by
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Resol. #2001-77/ EMPG Grant
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The Board
and the County Administrator discussed the EMPG Grant Application, with
the County Administrator explaining that the amount allotted is based on
“per capita.” In response
to a question from Supervisor Arcularius regarding the status of the
County’s contract with the Grant writing firm, the CAO indicated that
the contract has been completed, that the County has received adequate
grand fund, but not at the level originally expected, and that he would be
bringing a report back for the Board’s review.
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CAO-Info Serv./ Hercules
Technologies Contract Amendment
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The Board
and the County Administrator discussed the Hercules Technologies Contract,
with the County Administrator. The
Auditor noted that the Revenue Code was incorrect and asked that the
motion leave flexibility for the correct number to be used. Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor
Hambleton to A) amend the FY 2001/02 County Budget as follows: increase
estimated revenue in Information Services Budget 011801, (Revenue
Code to be determined and provided by the Auditor) by
$98,175, from the Sheriff AB 443 Trust 502709 and increase appropriations
in Professional Services (Object Code #5265) by
$98,175; and B) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County
of Inyo and Hercules Technologies for Information Technology Management
increasing the Contract limit by $98,175, from $98,175 to $196,350,
extending the end of the Contract from December 31, 2001, through June 30,
2002; and authorize the Chairperson to sign contingent upon the
appropriate signatures being obtained.
Motion carried unanimously.
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CAO-Info Serv./ Training
P.O.
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve a
purchase order to JALAN/H.T.E. for refresher training, for base training
for new employees and commissary training for Sheriff’s Office
employees, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BofS/Minute Approval
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Moved by
Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the
minutes of the November 20, 2001, Board of Supervisors Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved
by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve
the minutes of the December 4, 2001, Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously, on a three-to-zero vote, with
Supervisors Arcularius, Bear and Hambleton voting yes, and with
Supervisors Lent and Dorame abstaining.
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Closed Session
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The
Chairperson recessed open session at 3:45 p.m., to convene in closed
session, with all Board Members present, to discuss Agenda Item No. 34. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6]
- Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Title: ICEA - Negotiator:
County Administrative Officer & Personnel Analyst.
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Report on Closed Session
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The
Chairperson recessed closed session at 4:30 p.m., to reconvene in open
session to receive a report on closed session.
County Counsel reported there were no items discussed in closed
session which were required by law to be reported on in open session.
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Adjournment
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The
Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m., to 9:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, January 8, 2002, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County
Administrative Center, in Independence.
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