County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, met in regular session at the hour of 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in the Board of Supervisors Room, County Administrative Center, Independence, with the following Supervisors present:   Chairperson Jim Bilyeu presiding, Linda Arcularius, Susan Cash, Beverly Brown, and Richard Cervantes.   Supervisor Bilyeu provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.

BofS/Election of Officers

The Chairperson, Supervisor Cash, turned the election of the officers over to the Assistant Clerk of the Board.  

The Clerk asked for nominations for Chairperson.   Supervisor Cash nominated Supervisor Jim Bilyeu. The Clerk closed the nominations and asked for a motion to elect.   Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to elect Supervisor Jim Bilyeu Chairperson.   Motion carried unanimously.

The Clerk then called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson.   Supervisor Cash nominated Supervisor Linda Arcularius.   The Clerk closed the nominations and asked for a motion to elect.   Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Brown t o elect Supervisor Linda Arcularius, Vice-Chairperson.   Motion carried unanimously.   At the conclusion of this item the Clerk turned the meeting back over to Supervisor Jim Bilyeu, the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for Calendar 2007.

Public Comment

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

County Dept. Reports

The Chairperson announced the County Department Report period.   Mr. Rick Delmas, Farm Advisor, introduced his successor, Ms. Yvonne Wood the newly appointed Farm Advisor to the Board.   Mr. Ron Chegwidden, Public Works Director, updated the Board on the schedule for the Laws Locomotive Restoration Project.  

Introduction

Ms. Mary Roper, Clerk-Recorder, introduced her Assistant, Ms. Kammi Foote, to the Board.  

CAO-Personnel/ Leave of Absence

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve a leave of absence without pay for a period up to 90 days beginning January 9, 2007 through April 9, 2007, in accordance with Article 808(a) of the Inyo County Personnel Rules and Regulations.   Motion carried unanimously.

Resol. #2007-08/ Network Prjct. Completion Notice

On a motion by Supervisor Arcularius and a second by Supervisor Cervantes, Resolution No. 2007-08 was approved accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the County of Inyo Network Project: motion unanimously passed and adopted.

Planning Comm./ 3 rd District Appt.

Moved by Supervisor Brown and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to appoint Mr. Sam Wasson as the Third District Planning Commissioner to complete an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2010.   Motion carried unanimously.

Resol. #2007-09/ Purchasing Manual

On a motion by Supervisor Cash and a second by Supervisor Arcularius Resolution No. 2007-09 entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, Adopting the Inyo County Purchasing and Contracting Policy and Procedures Manual,” was approved: motion unanimously passed and adopted.

Sheriff/COPS Expenditures

The Chairperson opened the public hearing at 9:25 a.m. to accept input regarding the intended use for the “Citizens Option for Public Safety” (COPS) monies during FY 2006-07.   Sheriff Bill Lutze provided additional information and further clarification on the request to use some of the COPS money to purchase software and for Department overtime.  

He verified that $50,000 of the COPS money was reflected in the overtime budget and that any uses other than those identified during this public hearing, would require a subsequent public hearing.   The Chairperson closed the public hearing at 9:32 a.m.   Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the use of COPS monies for Sheriff and Jail overtime in Sheriff Safety Budget Unit 022710 and Jail Safety 022910; authorize the use of a portion of the COPS monies to purchase software and amend the FY 2006-07 Jail General Budget Unit 022900 by increasing estimated revenue in Citizen’s Option-Public Safety (Revenue Code #4488) by $7,633 and increasing appropriations in Office Equipment >$5,000 (Object Code #5669) by $7,633; and D) declare Delta MicroImaging, Inc., as a sole-source provider of Laserfiche software and authorize the purchase of Laserfiche software from Delta MicroImaging in an amount not to exceed $7,633.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS/Mental Hlth Serv./MHSA and CSS Plan Implementation

The Board and representatives of Health and Human Services, discussed the proposed expenditures to initiate the approved CSS Plan.   Dr. Gail Zwier responded to questions from the Board, explaining that the plan implements three Wellness Center sites in the County.   Several Board Members continued to express concerns with the amount of money being expended on specific items.   The Board and Staff continued to discuss the proposed expenditures to outfit the Wellness Centers.   The Board chose not to take action on the portion of the request dealing with the budget for the program which was request B) to amend the FY 2006-07 MHSA Budget Unit 640663 by increasing estimated revenue in State Grants (Revenue Code #4498) by $425,972 for the CSS Plan and for State approved one-time funds and increasing appropriations in expenditure object codes as recommended by Staff by $425,972.   They asked the Department to reagenidze that portion of the request and to provide further detail on the equipment to be purchased.  

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to A) accept the approved Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Services and Supports (CSS) Plan; C) approve a change in authorized strength by adding 4.7 FTEs as follows:   (a) one Human Services Supervisor position at Range 66 ($3,305 - $4,024); (b) one Case Manager Series I, II or III at Ranges 57 ($2,679 - $3,255), 60 ($2,878 - $3,494), or 64 ($3,157 - $3,838) respectively, depending upon qualifications of candidate; (c) one HHS Specialist position at Range 53 ($2,444 - $2,974) with hiring preference given to consumer or family member as directed by State;   (d) one B Par HHS Specialist position at Range 53 ($13.10 per hour) with hiring preference given to                consumer or family member as directed by State; and (e) four A Par HHS Specialist positions at Range 53 ($13.10 per hour) with hiring preference given to consumer or family member as directed by State; and D) authorize the recruitment and filling of the positions, with the noted criteria of hiring preference and at Series Level I, II or III depending upon the Case Manager candidate’s qualifications.   Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/ Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 9:50 a.m., to reconvene at 10:00 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Planning/Caltrans Presentation on Indy Material Site

Mr. Tom Hallenbeck, Director of Caltrans District 9, addressed the Board to provide additional information and further clarification on the Independence Pit #118 material site project.   He explained that the material from the site would be used for Highway 395 road projects, that the request being proposed is to allow batch plants to be located within the pit site and to extend the term of the project to 5 years.   He explained that by utilizing the pit as recommended there is an estimated projects savings of between $2 to $6 million and that there were environmental benefits to using the location.    Mr. Hallenbeck responded to questions from Mr. Tom Van Sant of the Oak Creek Property Owners Association, who had identified visual, environmental and noise concerns with the location of the pit.   The Board and Mr. Hallenbeck discussed the Reclamation Plan that is currently in place and that would need to be amended should the project be changed.   The Board thanked Mr. Hallenbeck for his presentation.

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week, including an Arts Council Meeting, a tour of the new pump back station, a meeting in Bishop regarding a Community Center, the swearing in ceremonies, a tour of the laws area and a visit to the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, and the ESJTPA Working Group meeting.   The County Administrator reminded the Board of the Special Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m., on Monday, January 15, 2007, for the Planning Director interview.

Recess/ Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the Regular meeting at 10:50 a.m., to reconvene in open session, at 11:00 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Ord. 1125/Elected Officials Salary

On a motion by Supervisor Cash and a second by Supervisor Cervantes, Ordinance 1125 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 Provide for Increases in the Salary for Certain Elected County Officials, Excluding Members of the Board Supervisors” was adopted: motion unanimously passed and adopted

Ord. 1126/BofS Salary

On a motion by Supervisor Cash and a second by Supervisor Cervantes, Ordinance 1126 entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Section 2.04.040 of the Inyo County Code to Provide for Increases in the Salary for the Members of the Board of Supervisors” was adopted: motion unanimously passed and adopted.  

Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed open session at 11:05 a.m., to convene in closed session, with all Board Members present, to discuss Agenda Items No. 13.   PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)– Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title – Director of Public Works and No. 14.   CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) – Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits – Employee Organization: Law Enforcement Administrators’ Association (LEAA) – Negotiators – CAO Ron Juliff, and Personnel Analyst Sue Dishion.

Report on Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed closed session at 3:40 p.m. to reconvene in open session to receive a report on closed session.   County Counsel reported there were no items discussed in closed session, which were required by law to be reported on in open session.  

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 3:40 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2007, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.