County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

Public Comment

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

Post Agenda/ Maze Assembly Update

The Chairperson explained that Assemblyman Bill Maze was visiting the area and wanted to update the Board on recent State legislative activities. He went on to clarify that in order for the Board to participate in discussions with the Assemblyman a Post Agenda Item would need to be approved. Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Brown to find that the need to talk with Assemblyman Bill Maze at today’s meeting arose after the Agenda for the October 16, 2007 Board of Supervisors Meeting was posted and this discussion needs to happen while the Assemblyman is in the area, which is prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting; therefore, this item is added as Agenda Item No. 19A. Motion carried unanimously.

Maze Assembly Update

The Chairperson introduced State Assemblyman Bill Maze, who reported on the Legislatures activities regarding the State budget. Assemblyman Maze and the Board talked about various bills, which were either passed or vetoed and the impact to Inyo County and the State. Assemblyman Maze notified the Board of the Legislatures two special sessions, which have been called to address the California water crisis and State Healthcare Reform. The Board thanked Assemblyman Maze for taking time from his busy schedule to visit Inyo County and for his continued support of those issues, which are important to our citizen’s and residents.

County Dept. Reports

The Chairperson announced the County Department Report period and there were no reports forthcoming.

Fish and Game/ Snow Goose Productions Donation

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cash to approve a $250 donation to Snow Goose Productions for the documentary entitled, “Endangered Species: the Fish and Game Warden;” and authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant for these funds. Motion carried unanimously.

Coroner/Reder Contract

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to ratify and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Todd B. Reder for deputy coroner services for the period of September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Hlth Serv./ Intent Not to Apply EMS Funding

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 “Declaration of Intent Not to Apply” for Emergency Medical Services Appropriations; and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth/SACPA Plan & OTP Application

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve A) FY 2007-08 changes to the Substance Abuse and Crime prevention Act (SACPA) Plan; and B) Offender Treatment Program (OTP) Application for funding; and C) authorize the Alcohol and Drug Administrator, Linda Benson, to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Probation/Office of Ed Extended Day Program Contract

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to ratify and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Inyo County Office of Education for an Extended Day Program for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $29,136; and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Probation/Healthy Comm. Delinquency Prevention Program

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to ratify and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Healthy Communities for a Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

P.W./Plans & Specs. Mendenhall Park Restroom

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the revised Plans and Specifications for the Mendenhall Park Restroom Improvement Project and authorize the Public Works Director to re-advertise for bids for the project. Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff/Night Vision Goggles Lease

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSURFWARCENDIV) for the lease of eleven AN/PVS-5 (or equivalent) night vision goggles for the period not to exceed one year in an amount not to exceed $3,300; and authorize the Sheriff to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Sheriff/Adobe Acrobat License P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to A) declare CDW Government, Inc., as a sole-source provider of Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional user licenses; and B) approve the purchase of 50 ea. Adobe Acrobat Pro 8 user licenses from CDW Government, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,695. Motion carried unanimously

Rd. Dept./Asphalt Material P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to A) declare Granite Construction Company as a sole-source provider of asphalt materials; and B) approve the purchase of 640 tons of 1/2” AC PG 70-10 material from Granite Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $43,344, including sales tax. Motion carried unanimously.

BofS/Minute Approval

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Brown to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2007 Budget Hearing. Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Cash abstaining.

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2007 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Brown to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2007 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Arcularius abstaining.

Clerk-Recorder-Elections/Appt. In Lieu of Election

Ms. Mary Roper, Clerk-Recorder, provided additional information and further clarification on the request for the Board to issue an order regarding the UDEL Election. She provided an explanation on the request for the Board to appoint one of two candidates for the Independence Community Services district, saying that this is only the second time in her tenure with the Clerk’s Office where the Board of Supervisors had a choice. The Chairperson, Supervisor Bilyeu, noted Mr. Michael Wehry’s qualifications and experience and recommended him for the appointment. Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) order and declare appointed in lieu of election those candidates that filed Declarations of Candidacy for the November 6, 2007 UDEL Election; B) order and declare appointed in lieu of election those candidates whose names were submitted by the Special Districts for the November 6, 2007 UDEL Election; and C) appoint Mr. Michael Wehry to the Independence Community Services District for a four-year term. Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/ Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 9:25 a.m., to reconvene at 9:30 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Forest Service/Route Designation Project Briefing

Ms. Nancy Upham, Inyo Forest Public Information Officer, introduced the new Inyo Forest Supervisor, Mr. Jim Upchurch, to the Board. Mr. Upchurch made introductory remarks regarding his appointment and his involvement in the Route Designation process. Ms. Upham went on to introduce the Project Coordinator, Mr. Martin Hornick, who provided a detailed presentation on the Route Designation Project. He noted that there had been directive, which had changed the scope of the maps, which were initially being used to identify the routes to be designated. The Board, Ms. Upham and Mr. Hornick, discussed the impact of the change with the Board requesting that the comment period be extended because of the change and the publics need to have sufficient time to analyze the change and make comment. Supervisors Arcularius and Cash requested copies of the new maps for the County. Mr. Hornick reminded the Board of the public meeting scheduled for this evening on this issue.

Recess/ Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m., to reconvene at 11:10 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Sheriff/Purchase of Modular Building for L.P. Substation

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to A) approve the purchase of a modular office building from the Lone Pine School District to serve as the new Lone Pine Substation located at 725 N. Main Street, Lone Pine, to be paid from the Criminal Justice Facility Trust #500459, in the amount of $150,000; B) direct Inyo County Public Works to provide customary building maintenance per Inyo County Code § 2.36.030(c); C) certify the requirements of CEQA have been met; D) approve the five-year property lease with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the location in the amount of $500 per year; and E) authorize the Sheriff to sign the lease and all sale documents. Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/Ord. Increasing Coroner’s Salary

Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius 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 Provide for Increases in the Salary for the Coroner;” and schedule the enactment for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2007, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center. Motion carried unanimously.

P.W./Trona Wildrose Improvement Prjct.

The Public Works Director provided and reviewed Staff’s recommendation regarding the Trona Wildrose Road Improvement Project. He explained that the low bidder had not executed the bid bond, which had resulted in that bid being non-responsive. He explained that the next low bid was from Granite Construction, which was less than the engineer’s estimate for the project. The Board and Mr. Chegwidden discussed alternatives for the difference in the funding, with Mr. Chegwidden explaining that the funds needed to remain with the project or be returned for future STIP funding cycles. He went on to say that he anticipated making minor improvements to the existing project. Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) reject the bid submitted by Ortiz Asphalt Paving, Inc., as non-responsive; B) award and approve the Contract for the Trona Wildrose Road Improvement Project to Granite Construction Company of Watsonville, CA in the amount of $656,476; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained; and C) authorize the Public Works Director to execute all other Contract documents, including contract change orders, to the extent permitted by Public Contract Code §20142 and other applicable law. Motion carried unanimously.

Rd. Dept./Liquid Asphalt P.O.

The Public Works Director, Mr. Ron Chegwidden, provided and reviewed Staff’s recommendations regarding the award of the Contract for asphalt materials. He explained that bid was less than the Department’s estimates for the material and for a different material, which is approved and used by Caltrans on their road projects. Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) award and approve the Contract for liquid asphalt products to Western Emulsions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $358,544.50; and B) amend the FY 2007-08 Road Budget Unit #0345600 by increasing appropriations in Road Materials, (Object Code #5309) by $358,544.50 from funds available in fund balance. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week, including various constituent meetings, Inyo Associates, and an LTC Meeting.

Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed open session at 11:33 a.m., to convene in closed session, with all Board Members present, to discuss and take action as required on Agenda Items No. 20; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) – Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits – Employee Organization – Inyo County Probation Peace Officers Association (ICPPOA); Negotiators – CAO Ron Juliff, Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion, Chief Probation Officer Jim Moffett, Deputy County Administrator Kevin Carunchio; No. 21. PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code §54957) – Public Employee Appointment – Title County Administrative Officer; and No. 22. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) – Instructions to Negotiators re: Wages, salaries and benefits – Title: County Administrative Officer – Negotiator – as designated by the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Cervantes left closed session at 11:45 a.m. The Chairperson recessed open session at 5:20 p.m., to reconvene in open session, with all Board Members present, except Supervisor Cervantes to receive a report on closed session.

Report on Closed Session

County Counsel reported that with regard to Agenda item No. 22. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) – Instructions to Negotiators re: Wages, salaries and benefits – Title: County Administrative Officer – Negotiator – as designated by the Board of Supervisors, that the Board, in a four to zero vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Cash, Brown and Bilyeu voting yes and Supervisor Cervantes absent, appointed Mr. Kevin Carunchio as the Inyo County Administrative Officer at a salary of $11,000 per month, upon the retirement of Mr. Ron Juliff, and that a standard Appointed Department Head Contract for Mr Carunchio’s services will be brought back for the Board’s consideration and approval during open session.

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 5:20 p.m., to 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2007, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.