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Public Comment
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The
Chairperson announced the public comment period and there was no one
wishing to speak.
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Dept. Reports
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The
Chairperson called for County Department Reports and there were no reports
presented.
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Presentation
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The
Chairperson presented the Auditor-Controller, Mr. George Holland, a plaque
commemorating his years of service to the County of Inyo.
Mr. Holland remarked on his tenure and thanked his staff and his
wife Rennie for their continued support.
Mr. Holland also took the opportunity to update the Board on
Auditor Department issues. The
Chairperson went on to present a plaque to out-going Third District
Supervisor, Ervin Lent, commemorating his 4-years as a Board Member.
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Resol. #2002-74/ Exam of Sales & Use Tax Records
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On a motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second by Supervisor
Bear, Resolution No. 2002-74 was adopted, authorizing the “Examination
of State Board of Equalization Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax
Records:” motion
unanimously passed and adopted.
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CAO-Purchasing/ Film P.O.
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award Bid No. 2002-05 for and approve the purchase of
Camera Film for the Sheriff’s Department and Jail as recommended by
Staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
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CAO-Purchasing/ Fingerprint & Palm Print P.O.
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award Bid No. 2002-06 for and approve the purchase of 3
each Fingerprint and Palm Print Stations and 2 each Forensic Optical
Comparator as recommended by Staff. Motion carried unanimously.
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CAO-Purchasing/ Autoclave P.O.
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award Bid No. 2002-07 for and approve the purchase of
an Autoclave from VWR International, for Environmental Health, in an
amount not to exceed $3,977.56, plus tax.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Ag. Comm./Weed Mngmt. Donation Budget
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to A) accept the donation of $5,000 from Inyo/Mono
Resource Conservation District (IMRCD); and B) authorize the
Auditor-Controller to establish a trust fund for the Eastern Sierra Weed
Management (ESWMA) titled “IMRCD Donation,” with budget unit to be
determined by the Auditor/Controller, and administer as set forth in the
IMRCD letter of donation and instruction.
Motion carried unanimously.
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H&H-Hlth Serv./ Rural Hlth Funds Declaration
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to approve the Fiscal Year 2002-03 “Declarations of
Intent Not to Apply” for Rural Health Services Funds; and authorize the
Chairperson to sign. Motion
carried unanimously.
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H&H-EMS/ Medical Trust Fund Expenditures
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to approve the purchase through the Emergency Medical
Trust Fund of A) (7) Motorola radios and necessary auxiliary equipment
from Motorola, Inc. (bidder established as sole-source by Sheriff’s
Department for consistency in emergency communications) in an amount not
to exceed $18,204.73; and B) programming and installation of radios by
High Sierra Communications (only local Motorola Dealer/installer) in an
amount not to exceed $1,000. Motion carried unanimously.
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H&H-EMS/EMS Trust Mobile Phone P.O.
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to approve the purchase through the Emergency Medical
Trust of two satellite mobile phones from ComTech Communications, in an
amount not to exceed $9,523.42. Motion carried unanimously.
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H&H-Hlth Serv./ Bioterrorism Application
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to approve the Local Public Health Preparedness &
Response to Bioterrorism Program Application; and authorize the
Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.
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P.W./Tract Map Approval
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve
Tract Map #235B. Motion carried unanimously.
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P.W.-Bishop A/P/ Fuel Dispensing Unit Contract
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Mr. Jeff
Jewett, Public Works Director, responded to questions from the Board
concerning the purchase of a fuel dispensing unit at the Bishop Airport.
He explained that the hose being utilized currently would be
salvaged and used as a backup to the new system.
Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award and approve the Contract between the County of
Inyo and Hawkeye Enterprises, Inc. for the sale, delivery and installation
of a 100 Low Lead Aviation Fuel Dispensing Unit at the Bishop Airport for
the period of December 18, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to
exceed $13,953.63, including applicable taxes; and authorize the
Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.
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Rd. Dept./STIP Grant Audit
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award and approve the Contract between the County of
Inyo and Bartig, Basler & Ray for the provision of STIP Grant Projects
Audit in an amount not to exceed $3,000, for the period of November 30,
2002 through December 31, 2002; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion
carried unanimously.
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Rd. Dept./Cutting Edge P.O.
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Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Bear to award the bid for and approve the purchase of 12
Tungsten Overlay Cutting edges from Cutting Edge Supply in an amount not
to exceed $2,002.34. Motion carried unanimously.
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CAO-Budget/ Update
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The County Administrator updated the Board on
the current status of the State Budget and the impact of that budget on
the County. He explained that
while the Governor has proposed cuts to address the $10-billion plus
budget deficit, the particulars on how those cuts would be applied is
virtually non-existent. He
explained that he felt it was premature to address the cuts until more
specific information is forthcoming from the State.
He went on to explain that he and the other County Department Heads
were analyzing all the information which is provided and working on
strategies should program reductions be inevitable.
Mr. Mendez explained that while revenue and expenditure projections
for the County budget are on target, several large purchases have not been
made. He informed the Board
that he is reviewing the vehicle purchase list to determine where
reductions could be made. He
explained that as a result of logistics problems with the placement of a
couple of communication facilities for the Sheriff’s Radio Network,
there is a possibility that there may be substantial savings should the
County decide to contract with another vendor to provide the sites.
Mr. Jeff Jewett and the Board discussed the ramifications to road
projects should anticipated State budget cuts impact STIP funding.
Mr. Mendez informed the Board that he would continue to monitor the
State budget and keep them informed.
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Resol. #2002-75/ Town Water System Notice of Completion
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On a motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second
by Supervisor Hambleton, Resolution No. 2002-75 was adopted, accepting the
improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for
the Lone Pine Phase I - Independence Phase II Water Distribution System
Improvements Project: motion unanimously passed and adopted.
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Planning/Vacant Position
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Mr. Chuck Thistlethwaite, Planning Director,
provided additional information and further justification to fill a vacant
Planner position. The County
Administrator concurred that this is a critical position for the
Department because of work product expectations.
Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Lent to
authorize the filling of one vacant, budgeted Planner position at either a
Senior or Associate step. Motion carried unanimously.
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H&H-Vacant Positions
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Representatives of the Health and Human
Services Department addressed the Board to provide additional information
and further justification for the request to fill a part-time Registered
Nurse/Public Health Nurse and a full-time Perinatal Case Manager.
During the discussion Supervisor Dorame asked if a method could be
developed whereby when the Board analyzes the requests to fill vacant
positions, it could be put into context on a countywide basis.
The County Administrator indicated that he is in the process of
identifying the method to provide the information so that it is meaningful
and can be used in the decision making process.
During this portion of the discussion the conversation branched out
to encompass other aspects of budget prioritization and the possibility of
redirecting outside project funds such as TEA funding.
Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by
Supervisor Lent to authorize filling one part-time Registered Nurse/Public
Health Nurse position. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by
Supervisor Dorame to authorize the filling of one full-time Perinatal Case
Manager I position. Motion carried unanimously.
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Sheriff/Arts Council
Contract for After School Program
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Sheriff
Dan Lucas addressed the Board to provide a brief explanation on the
request to budget AB443 money to contract with the Arts Council for an
after school program. The
County Administrator clarified that while the GIS Contract form will be
utilized for these services, this is not a GIS Contract.
He went on to explain that the Sheriff’s Department will be
responsible for contract management.
Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to:
A) amend the FY 2002/2003 County Budget as follows: Increase estimated
revenue in Budget Unit 022700, Sheriff General (Object
Code #4486) -
Sheriff AB443, by $29,465, and increase appropriations in Budget Unit
022700, Sheriff General (Object
Code #5520) - Inyo Arts Council Contribution by $29,465, and
authorize payment to Inyo Council for the Arts, in the amount of
$29,464.86 to fund as a partner with the Council the new Arts Program
designed for youth of Inyo County; and B) authorize the Chairperson to
sign the GIS Contract as approved by Staff outlining the requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
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Recess/
Reconvene
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The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at
11:20 a.m., to reconvene at 1:30 p.m., with all Board Members present
except Supervisor Lent who excused himself from the rest of the meeting
immediately after the recess was called.
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IMAAA/Sr. Serv. Counselor IV
Additional
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Mr.
Charles Broten, Inyo Mono Senior Program Coordinator, provided additional
information and further justification for the request to add a Level IV
Range to the Senior Services Counselor Series Moved by Supervisor Bear and
seconded by Supervisor Dorame to authorize the addition of a Level IV at
Range 69 ($3,079-$3,739) to the Senior Services Counselor Series I, II,
and III tracks in IMAAA/IMSP. Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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CAO-Risk/Hallett &
McCormick Contract
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Moved
by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to ratify and
approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Hallett &
McCormick for the provision of legal services, for the period of August 1,
2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $7,500; and
authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate
signatures being obtained. Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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H&H-Hlth Serv./ High
Speed Internet Connections
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Moved
by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to A) amend the FY
2002/03 Health Budget Unit 045100 by increasing appropriations in Federal
Other (Revenue
Code #4552) by
$10,238 and increasing appropriations in various object codes by $10,238,
as recommended by Staff;
B)
approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and the State of
California for the provision of attaining a continuous high speed internet
connection to meet the Public Health Preparedness and Response for
bioterrorism guidelines; and authorize the Chairperson to sign; and C)
authorize $3,000 for the purchase of two computers as recommended by
Staff. Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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H&H-Hlth Serv./ Small
County Initiative
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Dr.
Susan Holgate, Director of Health & Human Services, Ms. Jean
Dickinson, Assistant Director of Health and Human Services, and Andrea
Durocher-Cortez, Program Coordinator, provided additional information and
further justification for extending the Small County Initiative Grant.
During the discussion the Board and Staff discussed the need in the
future to address the sustainability of funding when evaluating grants.
Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to
ratify the Amendment to the Small County Initiative Grant, extending the
agreement to encompass the period of February 1, 2000 through December 31,
2002, and increasing the Contract amount by $37,500 to a total amount of
$207,500; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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Planning/Hydro-
Dynamics Group Contract
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Moved
by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to ratify and approve
the Agreement between the County of Inyo and the Hydrodynamics Group L.L.C.
for CEQA-related hydrologic support services for the period of April 1,
2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $293,763,
contingent upon adoption of future budgets and continued U.S. Department
of Energy funding of the Death Valley Regional Groundwater Monitoring
Program; and authorized the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon obtaining
the appropriate signatures. Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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Probation/Simplex Grunnell
Time Recorder Contract
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Moved
by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to ratify and
approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Simplex/Grunnell Time
Recorder Company to provide a test program for the fire alarm system for
the Juvenile Center, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003,
in an amount not to exceed $7,600; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Lent absent.
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BofS/Minute Approval
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The request for approval of the minutes of the
December 3, 2002, Board of Supervisors Meeting was pulled from
consideration.
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Board Members and Staff
Reports
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The County
Administrator requested the Board provide dates for the Death Valley
Meeting, explaining that he was asking for three days in order to conduct
the Meeting and an extra day in order to conduct a “retreat” for the
Board and Department Heads. Supervisor
Arcularius queried the County Administrator on the possibility of having
the “retreat” portion of the meeting held closer to the County seat,
expressing her concern with the additional travel costs to the County in
having all of the Department Heads attend the D.V. Meeting.
Mr. Mendez explained that he would schedule the meeting at the
Board’s pleasure. The
remaining Board Members indicated the concurrence with having the
“retreat” in conjunction with the D. V. Meeting.
The Board calendared the dates of March 24, 25, and 26 as the dates
for the 2003 Annual Death Valley Meeting.
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Closed
Session
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County
Counsel reported that the following closed session Agenda Items had been
pulled from the Agenda and as a result no closed session would be
conducted: No. 27.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant
to Government Code Section 4957.6] - Instructions to Negotiators
re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization: ICEA -
Negotiators: County Administrator and Personnel Analyst and No. 28.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6] - Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits- Employee
Organization: Elective Officials Assistant Association (EOAA) -
Negotiators: County Administrative Officer & Personnel Analyst.
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Adjournment
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The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 2:40
p.m., to 9:00 a.m., January 7, 2003, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at
the County Administrative Center, in Independence.
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