County of Inyo

Public Comment

The Chairperson opened the public comment period and there was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Co. Dept. Reports

The Chairperson opened the County Department Report period.  Mr. John Treacy, Treasurer-Tax Collector, provided information concerning the semi-annual State Treasurer-Tax Collector Association Meeting.

Introduction

Mr. Bob Hurd, Director of Environmental Health, introduced Mr. Jerry Oser, Mosquito Control Technician in the Environmental Health Department, to the Board.  Mr. Jeff Jewett, Public Works Director, introduced Ms. Alisa Lembke, Administrative Secretary I, in the Public Works Department, to the Board.

Post Agenda/ P.W. Jail Boiler Replacement

The County Administrator explained that it had been determined that the boilers at the Jail needed to be replaced after the Agenda was posted and that since there were mitigating safety requirements associated with not providing hot water at the Jail, sufficient findings could be made to place this item as a post agenda item.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Williams to find that the need to take action on a request to replace the boilers at the Jail arose after the Agenda for the June 24, 2003, Board of Supervisors Meeting was posted, and there is need to address this item prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting, therefore this item is added as Agenda Item No. 39 B.  Motion carried unanimously.

Workshop/ Sheriff’s Radio Network Project

The Chairperson recessed open session at 8:35 a.m., to convene in a workshop where the Undersheriff, Jack Goodrich and Mr. Walt Boyle of Hercules Technologies updated the Board on the Sheriff’s Radio Network Project.  The Chairperson reconvened in open session at 8:45 a.m.

Sheriff/Hercules Technology Contract

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Hercules Technologies for Information Technology Management Services, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $130,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/04 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Purchasing/ Animal Dart Rifle P.O.

The Board acknowledged and thanked ICARE for contributing half of the purchase price for these animal control dart rifles.  Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to award Quote No. 97-2002 for and approve the purchase of 3 dart rifles for Animal Control, from Pneu-Dart, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,168.43, plus tax.  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Purchasing/ Office Supplies P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the purchase of office supplies and consumable computer/printer supplies for FY 2003/04 from Office Depot through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (GPA/Los Angeles County Contract #41421) and authorize purchase orders that exceed $2,000 to be issued to Office Depot throughout the fiscal year from the Purchasing Revolving Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste/ Bishop Waste Contract Amend.

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Bishop Waste Disposal for chemical toilet services at the Bishop-Sunland Landfill, increasing the contract by $981 to a total not to exceed $4,904; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Behavioral Hlth./Merced Manor Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Merced Manor for residential placement for adults in a locked facility, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Behavioral Hlth./Vista Pacifica Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Vista Pacifica Center for the provision of mental health placement services for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Behavioral Hlth./Laurel Park Center Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Laurel Park Center for residential placement services for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $52,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Hlth. Serv./ Dwayne’s Pharmacy Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Dwayne’s Friendly Pharmacy for provision of pharmaceutical services for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $70,850, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Hlth Serv./ Clinica Sierra Vista Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Clinica Sierra Vista for the provision of Medical Services for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Soc. Serv./ Office Furniture P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to declare Staples Office Supply as the sole-source provider of office furniture for the Health and Human Services Director’s Office in Independence and approve the purchase of specifically configured office furniture from Staples Office Supply in an amount not to exceed $3,771.03.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Soc. Serv./ Workstation P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the purchase of three Title IV-E SACWIS Child Welfare Services/Case Management Services computer workstations, including installation costs in an amount not to exceed $8,704.37.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Tobacco Pgrm./Tri-County Fair Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair (18^th DAA) for smoke free zones at the Fair and other outdoor events and venues conducted at the Fairgrounds, for the period of August 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $4,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Misc./UC Davis Training Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus University Extension, for training for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $30,450, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

Planning-Yucca Mnt./Latir Energy Contract Amendment

Mr. Andrew Remus explained that this Amendment was extending the term of the Contract and that another amendment would be forthcoming increasing the Contract amount to cover the extended period.  Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve Amendment No. One to the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Latir Energy Consultants for the provision of professional services, extending the term of the Contract to end June 30, 2004; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

Planning-Yucca Mnt./Hydrody-namics Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve Amendment No. One to the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Hydrodynamics Group, LLC for the provision of hydrological support services, extending the term of the Contract to end June 30, 2004; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

Planning-LAFCO/ County Services Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and the Inyo Local Agency Formation Commission for provision of services for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W.-Bldg. & Grnds./Superior Court II Lease Extension

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the one-year Lease Extension with Robert Bell for the Superior Court II building, in Independence, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $1,135 per month, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

Rd. Dept./Tree Removal Authorization

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to authorize County Road Department Personnel to remove trees in County right of way as follows: A) a maple tree at 162 Hay Street in Lone Pine; B) an ash tree at 223 Mountain View in Lone Pine; C) an ash tree at 225 Mountain View in Lone Pine; and D) an elm tree at 271 Crocker Street in Big Pine.  Motion carried unanimously.

Rd. Dept./ Cascade Software Contract

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Cascade Software Systems, Inc. for the provision of software maintenance and support services for the Road Department’s Cost Accounting Program in an amount not to exceed $8,490.62 for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff/So. Amargosa Translator Service Agreement

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Lease Agreement between the Southern Amargosa Translator Service, Inc., and the County of Inyo to maintain the repeater in the Tecopa/Shoshone area, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004 with the right of extension for four years through 2008, at the rate of $110 per month with a not to exceed 4% increase in subsequent years, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget and future budgets; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-CalWorks/ Career Services Center Three Year Lease Agreement

Supervisor Hambleton expressed a) his support for a consolidated building in Bishop, and b) his desire to see the Big Pine Care Facility utilized for the temporary housing of some of the County services for which large rents are currently being paid in the City of Bishop.  The Board and Staff went on to discuss the Big Pine Care Facility, with Supervisor Hambleton confirming that Staff has indicated a full report and recommendations regarding the facility are planned to be brought before the Board sometime in August.  The County Administrator explained that the hope is to find a developer interested in a build/lease/purchase opportunity, citing the new Sheriff’s Substation as a model for the financing plan.  During the discussion regarding the Bishop building, the County Administrator confirmed that at the present time the Career Services Center is not included in the design of the new facility.

The Board went on to confirm their total and complete support of keeping the Community of Independence as the County Seat.  They highlighted the number of new County facilities that have recently been built in Independence, such as the Jail, Juvenile Center and Road Yard, and the new Court Facility, which is planned, as examples of their commitment to the Community. 

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the Lease between the County of Inyo and Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Actions, Inc., for one-stop Career Services Center, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $241,668, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget and future budgets; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services, or her/his designee, to sign on behalf of the County.  Motion carried unanimously.

Planning Comm./ First District Appointment

Supervisor Arcularius thanked Mr. George Holland, Mr. Gale Holbrook and Mr. Lorin Soderwall for their interest in serving as the First District Planning Commissioner.  She went on to support the appointment of Mr. Lorin Soderwall, explaining that the appointment would take affect July 1, 2003, because Mr. Soderwall is currently serving as the Foreman of the Grand Jury and his term is expiring on June 30, 2003.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bear to appoint Mr. Lorin Soderwall to the Inyo County Planning Commission to represent the First District to complete an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2007, effective July 1, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/ Interview Travel Expenses

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to authorize the reimbursement of up to $300 for travel expenses for each Planning Director applicant to be paid from Personnel Budget Unit 010800, Travel (Object Code #5311).  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/ Hager Contract Probation Officer Services

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Richard Hager for provisions of personal services as Interim Chief Probation Officer at the rate of $40 per hour, for the period of June 16, 2003, through July 31, 2003; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resol. #2003-36/ OES Equipment Grant

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the submittal of an application for a FY 02 State Domestic Preparedness Program Equipment Grant for assistance for the County’s Emergency Services Program in the amount of $130,646 and adopt Resolution No. 2003-36, authorizing the County Administrator to approve all necessary documents to facilitate this Grant.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 10:05 a.m., reconvening at 10:20 a.m., with all Board Members present.

P.W.-Town Water Systems/Owenyo Contract

Mr. Jeff Jewett, Public Works Director, provided additional information and further justification for the renewal of the Contract with Owenyo for the operation and maintenance of the Independence, Laws, and Lone Pine Town Water Systems.  He explained that the price is the same as last year, and in response to a question regarding the timeline for the Independence and Lone Pine CSD’s to take over operation of their respective systems, he informed the Board that he is in the process of getting specific dates from the CSDs as to their timelines for the change over.  Mr. Jewett also explained that there is a standard cancellation clause for the contract and should it turn out that only the Laws System needs to be continued he would expect to renegotiate the Contract.  Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Owenyo Services for the operation and maintenance of the Independence, Laws, and Lone Pine Town Water Systems, for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $151,536, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/2004 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

Trial Courts/ County Services MOU

The County Administrator highlighted specific changes in this year’s MOU with the Court for services, explaining that there is a section to cover the repayment of loans and/or advances should it occur, it pledges the Court Fine Funds to the new Court Building, and it captures full cost reimbursement.  Supervisor Arcularius thanked the County Administrator and the Court for the successful conclusion of this process, explaining that other Counties throughout the State continue to struggle with the Court Consolidation issues.  Supervisor Hambleton mentioned that this is another example of the Board’s and the County’s commitment and support of Independence as the County Seat.  Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Court, for continued services, through June 30, 2004, with the option to extend one year; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/ Assessor Salary Increase Ordinance

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to waive the first reading of an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Section 2.88.040 of the Inyo County Code to Increase the Salary for the Assessor” and schedule 10:05 a.m., July 1, 2003, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center in Independence, as the time, date and place for the enactment.  Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Budget/ FY 2003/04 Preliminary Budget Adoption

The County Administrator emphasized the grants-in-support contract approval for 50% of last year’s allocation and the Boyd Group Contract to proceed with the grant for commuter air services.   Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Williams to A) adopt the FY 2002/03 Board Approved Budget as the Preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2003/04 and approve the fixed assets as recommended by Staff;  B) continue the existing “hard” hiring freeze, exclusive of vacancies occurring in health and safety positions; and C) authorize the County Administrator to sign Grants-in-Support contracts with last year’s Grants-in-Support recipients, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/04 Budget and appropriate signatures being obtained.   Motion carried unanimously.

County Counsel/J. Kirby Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the County of Inyo and John D. Kirby, A.P.C., for the provision of legal services for the period of July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, increasing the amount by $15,000 to an amount not to exceed $221,000; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

H&H-Hlth. Serv./ FY 2001/02 Budget Amendment

Dr. Susan Holgate provided additional information and further clarification on the request to amend the FY 2001/02 Work Investment Act Budget.  The County Administrator confirmed that this action is required in order to correct an “audit exception.”  Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Williams to amend the FY 2001/02 Work Investment Act Budget Unit 613701 by increasing revenue in Misc. Revenue (Revenue Code #4959) by $5,757.24 and increasing appropriations in Motor Pool (Object Code #5333) by $5,757.24.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W.-Bishop Airport/Budget Amendment

Mr. Jeff Jewett, Public Works Director, provided additional information and further justification to amend the Bishop Airport Budget to facilitate the sale of fuel.  He requested the amount be changed due to the higher fuel sales as a result of recent fire-fighting efforts.  Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Williams to amend the FY 2002/03 Bishop Airport Operating Budget Unit 150100 by increasing estimated revenues in Sales of Aviation Gas (Revenue Code #4931) by $36,300 and Sales of Jet A Fuel (Revenue Code #4932) by $55,300 and increasing appropriations in Fuel Oil & Water for Resale (Object Code #5361) by $91,600.  Motion carried unanimously.

Rd. Dept./Road Closure

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the closure of North Tumbleweed Road on the evening of July 4, 2003, for the purpose of a Neighborhood Block Party and 4^th of July Celebration.  Motion carried unanimously.

Water Dept./ Budget Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Williams to amend the FY 2002/03 Department of Water Resources Grant Budget Unit 621800 by increasing estimated revenues in State Grants (Revenue Code #4498) by $106,455 to $189,202 and increasing appropriations in Services and Supplies expenditure codes as recommended by Staff by $34,801.  Motion carried unanimously.

BofS/Minute Approval

Moved by Supervisor Hambleton and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2003, Special Board of Supervisors Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously on a four-to-zero vote with Supervisors Arcularius, Williams, Hambleton and Dorame voting yes, and with Supervisor Bear abstaining. 

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2003, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting and the June 11, 2003, and June 12, 2003, Special Board of Supervisors Meetings.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W.-Bishop Airport/Air Service Development Grant

The County Administrator provided additional information and further explanation on the request to approve the application for the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Grant.  He asked that the amount of the request be amended from $500,000 to $1-million, with no change in the match amount of $100,000.  Mr. Mendez explained that this is a highly competitive bid and the County’s Consultants, the Boyd Group, after further exploration of the grant, recommended the increased amount because there were no time limits on spending the funding and this coupled with the higher amount may provide the ability to extend services for several more years.  In response to questions, Mr. Mendez said that approximately 25% of the past recipients of this Grant have been clients of the Boyd Group, which was a good indicator of the success of these consultants in this grant arena. 

Mr. Mendez provided the Board with a revised application, which he said presented the County’s position in a more beneficial manner. He also indicated that prior to the submittal of the application he intended to emphasize the County’s proximity to Death Valley and Yosemite National Parks, Mt. Whitney and Manzanar, which should also enhance the application.  He identified those areas  upon which the County’s application focuses, which are (a) rural isolation, (b) visitor access to major national recreational areas, (c) the economic enhancement value and (d) the connectivity to the national air service network.  Mr. Mendez added that the County’s financial contribution plainly demonstrates the County’s determination to initiate air service to the area and informed the Board that he intended to solicit and develop partnerships with the City of Bishop and the Bishop Tribe to assist with the County’s efforts to bring commuter air service to the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport.  In response to a question, Mr. Jewett, updated the Board on the status of changing the signage for the Airport to the “EASTERN SIERRA REGIONAL AIRPORT.” 

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) authorize the submittal of the grant application for the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program for $1,000,000, with a match requirement of $100,000, for a total of $1,100,000; B) authorize the County Administrator to approve and sign all grant documents; C) direct that the match requirement of $100,000 be reflected in the FY 2003/04 County Budget for consideration from the Economic Stabilization Fund; and D) approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Boyd Group for the provision of grant-writing services for the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for the period of June 23, 2003, through September 30, 2003, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2003/04 Budget; and authorize the County Administrator to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W.-Bldg. & Grounds/Jail Boiler Replacement

Mr. Jeff Jewett, Public Works Director, addressed the Board.  He provided the Board with copies of letters from the Sheriff and the Environmental Health Director, which clearly define the reasons why hot water must be provided at the jail.  Mr. Jewett confirmed (a) that the boilers have been repaired on numerous occasions, (b) that they are no longer repairable and (c) the use of boilers is the only way to provide hot water to the facility.  Mr. Mendez discussed the funding for this $40,000 expenditure, explaining that it was a cash flow issue and that the Sheriff has agreed to loan the money from the Inmate Welfare funds to facilitate the immediate replacement of the boilers with repayment to be addressed in the FY 2003/04 Budget.   Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to A) approve the emergency purchase of two indoor, high output, high recovery, hot water boilers in an amount not to exceed $40,000; B) make the finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; C) require that work performed by a Contractor shall be paid at the actual cost of the use of the machinery, tools, materials, and labor plus not more than 15 percent to cover all profits and administration; and D) authorize the Public Works Director to proceed with the purchase and installation of the two indoor boilers.  Motion carried unanimously.

District/Bishop Fire District Commissioner Appointment

Supervisor Bear conveyed Fire Chief Ray Seguine’s thanks and appreciation to Mr. Storey, the Board and Staff for their help in moving this request through the process.  Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Hambleton to appoint Mr. David Storey to the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners to complete a four-year term ending July 1, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 12:15 p.m., to reconvene in open session, with all Board Members present. 

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week, including the upcoming Red, White and Blue Dinner to be held on Sunday, June 29, 2003 and which is sponsored, in part by the Inyo Council for the Arts, the State Fish and Game Commission Meeting held in Mammoth, the LTC Meeting, the RCRC Legislative visits.  Mr. Mendez informed the Board that he would be traveling to Los Angeles at the conclusion of this meeting to meet with Mr. Jerry Gewe of the Department of Water and Power on a variety of issues and indicated that he would add the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport to his topics for discussion.

Closed Session

County Counsel announced that Agenda Items No. 43.  CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) - Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization - ICEA - Negotiators - County Administrator and Personnel Analyst and No. 44.  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 Administrator and Personnel Analyst, were withdrawn and would not be discussed in closed session.  At the conclusion of County Counsel’s announcement, at 2:10 p.m., the Chairperson recessed open session to convene in closed session, with all Board Members present, to discuss Agenda Items No. 41.  PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title - Acting Director of Planning and No. 42.  PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) - Public Employee Appointment - Title - Chief Probation Officer.

Report on Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed closed session at 3:40 p.m., to convene 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.

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 3:41 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., July 1, 2003, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.