County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

Special Meeting – Budget Hearings September 12 through September 20, 2005

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, met in special session to conduct Budget Hearings at the hour of 9:00 a.m., on Monday, September 12, 2005, in the Board of Supervisors Room, County Administrative Center, Independence, with the following Supervisors present:  Chairperson Ted Williams, presiding, Linda Arcularius, Susan Cash, Jim Bilyeu and Richard Cervantes.  Supervisor Cervantes provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Bilyeu led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

The Chairperson announced the public comment period and there was no one from the public wishing to address the Board. 

Budget Message

The County Administrator presented the FY 2005/2006 Budget Message.  He provided the Board with a brief addendum to the budget, requesting that the addendum be included as a part of his recommended budget.  He also noted that the budget is being presented without contingencies.  The Board and Mr. Juliff discussed several of the items addressed in the Budget Message, including the vacancy report identified as Attachment C, the amount of savings identified as salary savings, and the Position Adjustment Recommendations, Attachment B.  The Board and Mr. Juliff discussed geothermal royalties, the Economic Stabilization and General Reserve amounts, how and where the interest is accrued in these budgets; the status of seasonal Parks workers, the impact of the Sheriff’s budget on Prop 172 funds, the fact that there is no funding set aside for water litigation, and the impact of not identifying contingencies.  The Chairperson recessed the special meeting at 10:25 a.m., to reconvene at 10:30 a.m., with all Board Members present.  The Board discussed the Position Adjustment Recommendations, Attachment B, in detail.  The County Administrator confirmed that the positions identified in Attachment B had been budgeted and it was the consensus of the Board that they would address each budget, accept the CAO’s recommendations with regard to Attachment B, and revisit the Attachment at the end of the hearings if it was necessary to find additional funds.  Supervisor Arcularius expressed a desire to have the interest earned in the General Reserve Budget be accrued in that budget since no money had been identified for increasing reserves in this year’s budget.

Ag Comm. Budget 023300 (Pg. 1)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

E.S. Weed Mng.   Budget 621300 (Pg. 6)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Eastern Sierra Weed Management FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Budget 154101

(Pg. 9)

The Board and the Ag Commissioner discussed the mosquito abatement-spraying schedule, with the Ag Commissioner explaining the announcement protocol for spraying requires 24-hour notification.  Supervisor Bilyeu requested that public notification be given as soon as it is determined that spraying will not take place.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Assessor Budget 010600 (Pg. 12)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Assessor FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor-Controller Budget 010400  General (Pg. 14)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Auditor-Controller General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor-Controller Econ. Stab. Budget 010407 (Pg. 17)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Auditor-Controller Economic Stabilization FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor-Controller General  Reserve Budget 010405 

(Pg. 19)

The Board and the Auditor discussed the accrual amount for the General Reserve Budget, which was identified at around $36,000, with the Board requesting that the interest accrued by this Budget remain in General Reserve.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Auditor-Controller General Reserve FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor-Controller Geothermal Budget 010406 (Pg. 21)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Auditor-Controller Geothermal FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor Off-Highway Budget 010402

(Pg. 23)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Auditor Controller Off-Highway FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Auditor Special Reserve Budget 010408 (Pg. 24)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Auditor-Controller Special Reserve FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Gen. Revenues and Expend. Budget 011900 (Pg. 26)

The Board, County Administrator and Auditor-Controller discussed the interest income projects.    The CAO informed the Board that the Treasurer-Tax Collector had conveyed his thoughts that the interest projection for the County Treasury was too low.  The Auditor, Ms. Leslie Chapman, informed the Board that she would agree that she may have been a bit too conservative on the interest projection and said that she would agree to increase the amount in Object Code #4301 by $48,000.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the General Revenues and Expenditures FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget and including an increase in the revenue projections of $48,000 in Revenue Code #4301.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board of Supervisors Budget 010100 (Pg. 28)

The Board discussed the goals and accomplishments that were identified in the Budget Narrative.   Supervisor Cervantes questioned the references to the Town Water Systems made in this Budget Narrative and in the Budget Message, which appeared to be contrary.  Supervisor Cash asked that the cost of the special election be changed from $25,000 to $45,000 to reflect the amount previously identified by the Clerk-Recorder.  The Board discussed the statements regarding the transfer of the Town Water Systems and the potential to provide the CSDs with seed money.  Supervisor Arcularius suggested alternative language, which would not identify seed money, with two Board Members indicating that they still wanted to have providing seed money as a goal.  Supervisor Cervantes reiterated that it is his belief that DWP funding should pay to subsidize the Town Water Systems.  In response to a question regarding the reduced travel budget, the Assistant Clerk of the Board confirmed that the amount budgeted is insufficient to cover the travel expenses for the Board for the entire year and that additional appropriations would be required in the very near future.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Board of Supervisors FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, with the goals amended to reflect $45,000 for the special election and the reference to seed money for the transfer of the town water systems omitted from the Departmental Goals.  Motion carried on a three-to-one vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Cash and Williams voting yes, with Supervisor Cervantes voting no, and with Supervisor Bilyeu abstaining.

Child Support Serv. Budget 022501

(Pg. 34)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Child Support Services FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Constable Budget 022800 (Pg. 38)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Constable FY    2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Coroner Budget 023500 (Pg. 40)

Supervisor Arcularius requested that the Coroner be included in Emergency Services planning efforts, explaining that the Katrina emergency has brought to light the importance of the Coroner’s involvement in any emergency plans.  Supervisor Cervantes briefly left the Board Room.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Coroner’s FY    2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Cervantes absent.

CAO Budget 010200 (Pg. 43)

Supervisor Cervantes rejoined the meeting.  The Board and the County Administrator extensively discussed the goals identified in the County Administrator’s budget narrative, with the Board adding the following goals: (a) work towards extending the lease for the Eastern California Museum property; (b) work towards identifying expansion land for the Big Pine Cemetery; and (c) work towards concluding relocation to a new Lone Pine Sheriff’s substation.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the County Administrator’s FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, including the amended goals.  Motion carried unanimously.

Acquist. of Lands & Bldgs. 011300

(Pg. 46)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Acquisitions of Lands and Buildings FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Special Meeting at 12:00 p.m., to reconvene at 1:10 p.m., with all Board Members present.

Library Budget 066700 (Pg. 48)

The Board and the Deputy County Administrator, Mr. Kevin Carunchio, discussed the museum automation project, with the Board requesting a workshop on the Library operations, as well as with Supervisor Arcularius offering to have legislation to help funding for rural libraries added to the RCRC Legislative Platform.  Supervisor Arcularius also suggested that Supervisor Cash have this  added to CSAC’s Legislative Platform.  The Deputy CAO informed the Board of the possibility of the County receiving a donation from the Coso Geothermal entities to help fund our local library operations.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Library FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Law Library Budget 022300 (Pg. 53)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Law Library FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Disaster Serv. Budget 023700

(Pg. 55)

The County Administrator confirmed that the Coroner would be included in OES coordination and disaster planning efforts.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Disaster Services FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Econ. Dev. Budget 010203 (Pg. 58)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Economic Development FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fish and Game Budget 024200

(Pg. 61)

The Board requested Staff research how money is added to this fund, and report back to the Board.  Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Fish and Game FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

IMAAA Budget 612500 (Pg. 63)

The Board and Mr. Charles Broten, IMAAA Program Director, discussed the IMAAA budget, with the Board (a) concurring with the reduction in A87 costs, (b) noting the programs that have absorbed increases in order to reflect no net County cost; and (c) expressing an appreciation of the Statement of Underfunding.  Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the IMAAA FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Older Worker Title V Budget 612600

(Pg. 68)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Older Worker Title V Training FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Information Serv. Budget 011801

(Pg. 70)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Information Services FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Insurance, etc.  Budget 011600

(Pg. 75)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Insurance, Retirement and OSDI FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Budget 010800 (Pg. 77)

The County Administrator highlighted the equity adjustment for the two Personnel Analyst positions reflected in this Budget.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Personnel FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Transit Program Budget 153101

(Pg. 79)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Inyo Mono Transit Program FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motor Pool Oper. Budget 200100

(Pg. 83)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Motor Pool Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Motor Pool Replac. Budget 200200

(Pg. 87)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Motor Pool Replacement FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, with direction to Staff keep the Board updated on the fuel costs and to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles where practical.  Motion carried unanimously.

Museum Budget 077000 (Pg. 91)

The Board and Staff discussed the Museum Budget.  Supervisor Bilyeu expressed his concern with sporadic closure of the facility due to staffing shortages and suggested that a voluntary admission fee be put in place in order to generate revenue to pay for the additional part-time position, which is remaining vacant.  Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Museum FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Parks Budget 076900 (Pg. 95)

Supervisor Arcularius noted that due to the lack of seasonal help in the Parks Department that the Millpond Recreation Area had been in need of additional maintenance efforts.  She said that she was supporting the recommendation to reinstate the seasonal employees, with the understanding that her support is contingent upon a portion of the seasonal employee allocation being dedicated to Millpond.  In response to a question from Supervisor Cervantes regarding the Tecopa Sewage Pond, Mr. Chuck Hamilton, Deputy County Administrator, informed that Board that a workshop has been scheduled regarding this issue in October.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Parks FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Dehy Park Budget  670104 (Pg. 99)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Dehy Park Rehabilitation Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

L.P. Park Budget 670103 (Pg. 102)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Lone Pine Park Rehabilitation Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Network Project Budget 011805

(Pg. 104)

Supervisor Arcularius highlighted the critical nature of the Network and Financial Systems Upgrade projects, reminding all departments that the Board of Supervisors has set both projects as the number one priority for the County.  Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Network Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Financial System Budget 011808

(Pg. 108)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Financial System Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Defender Budget 022600

(Pg. 113)

The County Administrator reviewed the recommended Public Defender Budget, with a reminder that several on-going cases, may result in additional funds being required to cover the legal costs associated with these matters. Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Defender FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Purchasing Budget 200300 (Pg. 115)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Purchasing Revolving FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Risk Budget 010900 (Pg. 117)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Risk Management FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Co. Liability Trust Budget 500903

(Pg. 121)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the County Liability Trust FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Medical Malpractice Budget 500904

(Pg. 123)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Medical Malpractice Trust FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Workers Comp. Budget 500902

(Pg. 125)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Workers’ Compensation Trust FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Solid Waste Budget 045700 (Pg. 127)

The Deputy County Administrator presented an additional item for consideration when adopting the Solid Waste Budget.  He requested the Board authorize a loan from the Economic Stabilization Fund to pay for the Landfill Pollution Liability Insurance annual installment, which is due September 13, to be paid back from Solid Waste revenues.  The Board and the County Administrator discussed funding this payment through the General Fund and the option to not authorize the new Gatehouse at the Bishop-Sunland Landfill and use the $40,000 allocated in the budget for that project to offset the annual insurance payment.  The Board also asked to be updated on the status of revenues in this budget.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Solid Waste FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, and direct that the annual premium on the Landfill Pollution Liability Insurance be covered within the recommended budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Solid Waste Equip. Budget 045702

(Pg. 132)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Solid Waste Equipment FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Used Oil Budget 640111 (Pg. 134)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Used Oil Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

County Clerk Budget 010300 (Pg. 136)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the County Clerk -  General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Elections Budget 011000 (Pg. 140)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the County Clerk -  Elections FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Voting Systems Budget 621250

(Pg. 143)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the County Clerk – Elections – Voting Systems FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recorder Budget 023400 (Pg. 145)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the County Clerk Recorder-General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Rec. Micrographic Budget 023401

(Pg. 149)

Supervisor Cervantes briefly left the meeting.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the County Clerk – Recorder’s Micrographic FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Cervantes absent.

Recorders System Budget 023402

(Pg. 151)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the County Clerk – Recorder’s System Update FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Cervantes absent.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the special meeting at 3:15 p.m., to reconvene at 3:25 p.m., with all Board Members present.

County Counsel Budget 010700

(Pg. 153)

The Board and Mr. Paul Bruce, County Counsel, discussed the goal identified in the budget narrative. Supervisor Cash requested that the codification of Measure A be included as a goal. Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the County Counsel FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and including the amended goal for the codification of Measure A.  Motion carried unanimously.

D.A. Budget 022400 (Pg. 159)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the District Attorney’s FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

D.A. Safety Budget 022410 (Pg. 164)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the District Attorney’s – Safety FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

D.A. OCJP-DSTF Budget 620305

(Pg. 166)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the District Attorney’s OCJP-DSTF FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

D.A. OCJP-SRVP Budget 620905 (Pg. 169)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the District Attorney’s OCJP-SRVP FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

DA. OCJP-VWAC  Budget 620404

(Pg. 172)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the District Attorney’s OCJP-VWAC (04) FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

D.A. OCJP-VWAC Budget 620405 (Pg. 174)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the District Attorney’s OCJP-VWAC (05) FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

E. Health Budget 045400 (Pg. 177)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Environmental Health FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

E. Health Drinking Water Budget 642205 (Pg. 182)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Environmental Health – Drinking Water Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

E. Health Solid Waste Enfor. Budget 640405 (Pg. 184)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Environmental Health – Solid Waste Enforcement Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Farm Advisor Budget 066800

(Pg. 186)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Farm Advisor FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Farm Adv. Lease Rental/Range Improve. (Pg. 194)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Farm Advisor’s Range Improvement (024300) and Lease Rental (024400) FY 2005-06 Budgets as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Aids Consort. Budget 641205

(Pg. 198)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the HHS – Aids Consortium Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-AODS Budget 045315 (Pg. 202)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Alcohol and Other Drug Services FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-CCS Budget 045500 (Pg. 207)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the HHS California Children Services FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-CCS Admin. Budget 045501

(Pg. 210)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the HHS California Children Services Administration FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS CHDP Budget 045102 (Pg. 214)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Child Health and Disability Prevention FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS First 5 Comm. Budget 643000

(Pg. 217)

The Board and staff discussed the recommended equity adjustment for the Program Director, including the possibility of future recommendations regarding governance.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Children and Families Commission FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Family Re-source Grant Budget 642505 (Pg. 222)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the HHS Community Family Resource Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Comm. Mental Hlth. Budget 045200 (Pg. 225)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the HHS Community Mental Health FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Drinking Driver Budget 045312

(Pg. 233)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Drinking Driver Program FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Foster Care Budget 056400

(Pg. 236)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Foster Care FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS – Gen. Relief Budget 056500

(Pg. 239)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS General Relief FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Hlth Budget 045100 (Pg. 241)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the HHS Health FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS HIV/AIDS Budget 641805

(Pg. 247)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS HIV/AIDS Master Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS MCAH Budget 641605 (Pg. 251)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Prop 63 Budget 640663

(Pg. 255)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the HHS Mental Health Act (Proposition 63) FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Oral Hlth Budget 643006

(Pg. 258)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the HHS Oral Health Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS SACPA Budget 045316 (Pg. 261)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the HHS Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Drug Free Schools Budget 641304/05 (Pg. 264)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the HHS Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS School Readiness Budget 643002 (Pg. 270)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the HHS School Readiness FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Soc. Serv. Budget 055800

(Pg. 273)

The Board and Staff discussed the Social Services Realignment funds and billing elements, with the Board requesting that quarterly updates be provided on the status of the billings and revenues in this budget.  The Board and Staff also discussed the reclasses and equity adjustments being proposed in this budget.  Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the HHS Social Services – General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS TANF/ CalWorks Budget 056300 (Pg. 284)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the HHS TANF/CalWorks FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Tobacco Tax Budget 640305

(Pg. 286)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the HHS Tobacco Tax Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS WIC Budget 641903/04 (Pg. 290)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the HHS Women Infants, Children (WIC) FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

HHS Work Invest-ment Act Budget 613705 (Pg. 295)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the HHS Work Investment Act Program FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Special Meeting at 5:15 p.m., to reconvene at 5:30 p.m., with all Board Members present.

Public Admin./ Guard. Budget 023600  (Pg. 314)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Administrator/Public Guardian FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer Budget 010500 (Pg. 457)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

VSO Budget 056600 (Pg. 461)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Veterans Service Office FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Grand Jury Budget 022000 (Pg. 465)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Grand Jury FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Probation Budget 023000 (Pg. 304)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Probation – General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Probation Juv. Inst. Budget 023100

(Pg. 309)

The Chief Probation Officer, Mr. Jim Moffett, informed the Board that the reductions required to not affect the net county cost in this budget were achieved by the elimination of the contracts for juvenile camps.  He explained that while these contracts are not in place, there is no way to predict what may happen in the coming year, which might result in juvenile detainees being placed in these types of facilities through the Court, thus incurring the requirement for the County to pay for those costs.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Probation Juvenile Institutions FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m., to reconvene at 6:15 p.m., with all Board Members present.

Public Works Budget 011500

(Pg. 318)

The Board and the Acting Public Works Director, Mr. Ron Chegwidden, discussed the goals identified in the Public Works Budget Narrative.  The Board requested the following goals be added:  (a) securing land for the Carson and Colorado Slim Princess relocation to the south end of Independence; and (b) work on the Independence Regreening Project.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, including the added goals.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Acq. of Lands & Bldgs. Budget 011301 (Pg. 323)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works – Acquisition of Lands and Buildings FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Airport Fuel Tank Budget 631200 (Pg. 325)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Public Works – Airports Fuel Tank Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. B.P. Lighting Budget 800001

(Pg. 327

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works – Big Pine Lighting FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. – ESR Airport Budget 150100

(Pg. 329)

The Board and Mr. Chegwidden discussed the fluctuations in fuel prices and its effect on this budget.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Works Eastern Sierra Regional Airport Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Bishop Terminal Budget 150102 (Pg. 336)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works – Bishop Airport Terminal Construction FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Bishop Airport Special Budget 150200 (Pg. 339)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works – Bishop Airport – Special Aviation FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Bldg. & Safety Budget 023200

(Pg. 342)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Works – Building and Safety FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. CSA 2 Budget 810001 (Pg. 345)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works – County Service Area #2 FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. CSA 2 ACO Budget 810101

(Pg. 348)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works CSA #2 – ACO FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Deferred Maint. Budget 011501 (Pg. 351)

Supervisor Cervantes asked that the painting of the inside of Statham Hall be added as a Department Goal.  The Board discussed the inclusion of just this one project, noting the individual Board Members concerns that each of their districts have facilities, which need attention.  The County Administrator suggested that the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC), address the deferred maintenance issues at their next meeting.  Moved by Supervisor Cervantes, with no second to approve the Deferred Maintenance Budget 011501 as recommended with the added Department Goal to paint the inside of Statham Hall.  The motion failed on a one-to-four roll call vote, with Supervisor Cervantes voting yes, and with Supervisors Bilyeu, Williams, Cash and Arcularius voting no.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Works Deferred Maintenance FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried on a four-to-one vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Cash, Williams and Bilyeu voting yes, and with Supervisor Cervantes voting no.

P.W. – Indy Airport Budget 150300

(Pg. 355)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Independence Airport FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. – Indy Airport Master Plan Budget 631600 (Pg. 358)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Independence Airport Master Plan FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Indy Airport Special Budget 150400 (Pg. 361)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Public Works Independence Airport Special Aviation FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Indy Lighting Budget 800101

(Pg. 364)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Independence Lighting District FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Indy Water Upgrade Budget 152102 (Pg. 366)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Independence Water System Upgrade FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Laws Railroad Rehab Budget 671100 (Pg. 368)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Works Laws Railroad Museum Rehabilitation Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Laws Water Upgrade Budget 152302 (Pg. 371)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Public Works Laws Water System Upgrade FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Lone Pine Airport Budget 150500 (Pg. 374)

The Board and staff discussed the water quality problem at the Lone Pine Airport, with Supervisor Cervantes suggesting that staff look into a reverse osmosis filtration system.  Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Lone Pine Airport Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Lone Pine A/P Master Budget 631500 (Pg. 377)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Lone Pine Airport Master Plan FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Lone Pine A/P Special Budget 150600 (Pg. 380)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Lone Pine Airport Special Aviation FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Lone Pine Lighting Budget 800201 (Pg. 383)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Lone Pine Lighting District FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. L.P. Water Upgrade Budget 152202 (Pg. 385)

Supervisor Cervantes remarked that he does not believe that the upgrade of the Town Water Systems lives up to the letter of the Long Term Water Agreement because the systems were not brought up to code.  The Interim Public Works Director confirmed that the systems were improved per the Building Codes.  Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Lone Pine Water Upgrade FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Maint. Bldg. & Grnds. Budget 011100 (Pg. 388)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Maintenance – Buildings and Grounds FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Shoshone A/P Special Budget 150800 (Pg. 403)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Public Works Shoshone Airport Special FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Indy Water System Budget 152101 (Pg. 406)

The Board and Staff discussed the potential for transferring the Town Water Systems in Independence and Lone Pine to the CSDs, with Supervisor Bilyeu remarking that this will be difficult if there is no seed money for the districts.  The Board acknowledged that there is funding being generated by the Independence and Lone Pine Water Systems, which is offsetting the deficit for the Laws System.  Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the Public Works Independence Water System Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Laws Water System Budget 152301 (Pg. 409)

Supervisor Cash reiterated the previous conversation again identifying that revenue being generated by the Lone Pine and Independence Town Water Systems is being used to offset the deficit in the Laws System.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works Laws Water System Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. L.P. Water System Budget 152201 (Pg. 412)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Lone Pine Water System Operating FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. Transp. & Planning Budget 504605 (Pg. 415)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Public Works Transportation and Planning Trust FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Road Budget 034600 (Pg. 419)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Road FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Road Congestion Relief Budget 034602 (Pg. 423)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Road Congestion Relief FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Road State Funded Rd. Project Budget 034601 (Pg. 425)

Supervisor Cervantes requested that Tuttle Creek Road be repaved.  The Board and Staff discussed other road improvement projects and the STIP programming and budget cycles which cover these projects.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Road State Funded Road Projects FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Budget Hearings at 7:35 p.m., to reconvene at 2:35 p.m., on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, with all Board Members present.

Advertising County Resources Budget 011400 (Pg. 481)

The County Administrator noted that there are revisions to the Advertising County Resources Budget, which are identified in the Addendum, which was presented at the beginning of the Budget hearings.  He explained that there is one-time funding being provided to the Bishop Mural Society and the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center.  Representatives of the various Chambers and other Advertising County Resources funding recipients who addressed the Board included:  Mr. Chris Langley of the Lone Pine Film Museum and the Inyo County Film Commission, Ms. Kathleen New, Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wayne Carpenter, Bishop Chamber of Commerce, and Ms. K.C. Wylie, Visitor Center.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Advertising County Resources FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Grants-in-Support Budget 011402

(Pg. 481)

Supervisor Cash declared a conflict, stating that she had received compensation from Wild Iris in the past 12 months and left the meeting.  GIS Recipients who addressed the Board included:  Ms. Margaret Bruce, Child Care Connection, Ms. Lynn Cooper, Inyo Council for the Arts, Mr. Walter Rosenthal, Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center, Ms. Georgan Stottlemyre, Wild Iris, and a representative of the California Indian Legal Services.  The Clerk provided the Board with a letter from the Ombudsman Program highlighting the Programs services.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Grants-in-Support FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Cash absent. 

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Budget Hearings at 3:45 p.m., to reconvene at 4:10 p.m., with all Board Members present.

Planning & Zoning Budget 023800

(Pg. 298)

The Planning Director presented the Board with her revised budget, explaining the differences between the CAO recommended and the newly submitted budget.  The Board and Staff discussed the Planning budget in detail, including the need to have the Zoning Ordinance updated.  Supervisor Arcularius reiterated her desire to have the County fund a contract for this work.  The County Administrator provided additional information on the status of the Planning and Zoning Budget, suggesting that the Board not consider the Planning Director’s newly submitted budget and adopt the CAO recommended Budget.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Planning and Zoning FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Planning Yucca Mt. Budget 620695

(Pg. 300)

The Board and the Planning Director discussed the recommendation by the Planning Director to  use the Water Department Staff to complete Planning projects.  The Board and Planning Director also discussed the re-assignment of the GIS Coordinator from the Water Department to Yucca Mountain on a part-time basis.  Mr. Chris Howard, GIS Coordinator, responded to questions from the Board explaining that a lot of his time spent in the Planning Department is doing Yucca Mountain Coordinator duties.  The Board indicated their desire to have the Planning Department contract out for Yucca Mt. GIS services, and directed that the GIS Coordinator from the Water Department be available to the Planning Department only until the end of December.  The Deputy County Administrator provided further clarification on the funding for the GIS position, explaining that the recommended budget for the Water Department including the GIS position is balanced using revenue from Yucca Mountain for one-half of the GIS employee’s time.   The Board discussed the increased revenue projections which had previously been identified by the Auditor and which were preliminarily set aside to be put back into the General Reserve fund.  Supervisor Arcularius graciously gave up her request to have General Reserve interest accrued to the fund for this year in order for that money to be used to offset the GIS Coordinator position at ¾ time in the Water Department.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Planning Yucca Mountain Oversight Program FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended to provide funding to the Water Department for the GIS Coordinator position only through the end of December, with direction to the CAO and Auditor to in the 2006-07 County Budget have the approximate $36,000 of increased interest accrued by General Reserve remain in reserves.  Motion carried unanimously.

Water Depart. Budget 024102

(Pg. 468)

The Board and Staff discussed the Water Department Budget in detail, including the increased funding which would be needed to sufficiently fund the GIS Coordinator as well as the three seasonal vegetation employees being requested.  The Board, County Administrator, Auditor, and Deputy County Administrator discussed the loan made to the Water Department last year and the pay-back schedule for that loan, as well as any future funds that might have to be loaned as a result of the addition of personnel in the Water Department.  The Board and Staff discussed the possibility of continuing the Budget Hearings to next week, in order to provide staff sufficient time to recalculate the Water Department Budget.  At the conclusion of a very lengthy discussion and at the suggestion of the County Administrator, the Board directed Staff to compile new budget information and CAO recommendations for funding the Water Department including the increased amount for the three seasonal employees, the GIS coordinator and the LORP Coordinator position, identifying repayment schedules and scenarios for any loans, which may be required and present the options for further consideration on Tuesday, September 20, 2005.

Water DWR Budget 621800 (Pg. 473)

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Water Department DWR FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Water LORP – EPA Budget 621101

(Pg. 475)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Water Department LORP EPA FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Water Salt Cedar Budget 024502

(Pg. 477)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Water Department Salt Cedar FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Water Conservation Budget 621700

(Pg. 479)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Water Department Water Conservation Board Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

P.W. E.S. Airport Improv. Project Budget 630303

(Pg. 333)

Mr. Ron Chegwidden, Acting Public Works Director, provided the Board with a revised Eastern Sierra Regional Airport Improvement Projects list, highlighting the changes in the funding for the Fire Suppression Well and Access Road Projects.  Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Public Works Eastern Sierra Regional Airport Improvement Projects FY    2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Gen. Budget 022700 (Pg. 428)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Sheriff General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Animal Control Budget 023900 (Pg. 432)

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Sheriff Animal Control FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and amended in the Addendum to the Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Jail Gen Bud- get 022900 (Pg.436)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Sheriff Jail General FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff CAD/RMS Budget  (Pg. 440)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve the Sheriff CAD/RMS FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Jail-Safety Budget 022910

(Pg. 442)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Sheriff Jail-Safety FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff STC Bud. 022920 (Pg. 446)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Sheriff Jail-STC FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Lone Pine Substation Budget 022705 (Pg. 447)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Sheriff Lone Pine Substation FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff LLE Block Grant Budget 621098 (Pg. 449)

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Sheriff Local Law Enforcement Block Grant FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Radio System Budget 022702 (Pg. 451)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Sheriff Radio Project FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff Safety Bud- get 022710 (Pg.453)

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Sheriff Safety FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Budget Hearings at 6:25 p.m., and continued the Budget Hearings to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and directed that the appropriate notices be posted.  The Chairperson reconvened the Budget Hearings at 11:50 a.m., on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, with all Board Members present. 

Water Budget 024102 (Pg. 468)

The County Administrator presented the revised Water Department Recommended Budget scenarios.  The Board, the County Administrator and the Interim Water Director, Mr. Phil McDowell discussed the various proposals for funding the Water Department, as outlined in the Staff Report.  The Board indicated their support for Attachment C, which would fund 3 seasonal employees and the GIS Coordinator entirely in the Water Department, and would not fund the LORP Coordinator position.  Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Water Department FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator and as identified in the Staff Memorandum dated September 20, 2005, Scenario 1 and Attachment C.  Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Adoption

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to adopt the FY 2005-06 Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, including the Addendum to the Budget and as amended by actions taken by the Board throughout the Budget Hearings, excluding the GIS Budgets and direct the County Administrator to bring back the FY 2005-06 Final Budget for Board consideration on September 27, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

GIS Budget Adoption

Supervisor Cash declared a conflict because she had received compensation from Wild Iris in the last 12 months, and left the meeting.  Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to adopt the FY 2005-06 GIS Budget as recommended by the County Administrator, and direct the County Administrator to bring back the FY 2005-06 Final GIS Budget for Board consideration on September 27, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the FY 2005-06 Budget Hearings at 12:45 p.m.