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Summary of the Calaveras County BOS Meeting Held on Tuesday, February 15th....Video Coming Shortly
Calaveras County, CA....SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. PRESENT: Thomas Tryon, Chair; Gary Tofanelli, Vice-Chair; Merita Callaway and Darren Spellman, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel, Jeanne Boyce, County Administrative Officer and Diane Severud, Supervising Board Clerk ABSENT: Steve Wilensky, Supervisor, District II. CONSENT AGENDA....
Clyde Clapp pulled Item 3. The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Supervisor Callaway and a second by Supervisor Tofanelli. 1.MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on January 18 & 25, 2011. 2.CORRESPONDENCE: January 28 – February 3, 2011 3.RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the Execution of the NACO Dental Discount Card Program for the Calaveras County Residents; Calaveras Works & Human Services Agency. Approved 4-0, Absent - Wilensky.
REGULAR AGENDA
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gary Caldwell, Valley Springs, commented regarding the turnover of department heads in the past five years, mostly due to resignations, and the amount paid out for settlements from the past two lawsuits. Terry Baker, Railroad Flat, requested the Supervisors to attend the Agricultural Dispute Resolution Committee meeting today to see for themselves the items to be discussed and their relation to the posted agenda. Peter Racz, Valley Springs, announced the Brown Act class being held in Valley Springs on Saturday, stated his curiosity regarding the amount spent for legal fees over the past two year and gave his opinion that the taxpayers pay the County’s annual membership to CSAC, thus paying for the conference entertainment mentioned at a previous meeting. Supervisor Callaway stated that the entertainment at conferences is usually provided by private industry. Clyde Clapp, Valley Springs, commented regarding the conversation between the supervisors and the public occurring during public comment. Bonnie Newman, Double Springs, inquired regarding the bylaws of IHSS stating that the Board of Supervisors having the authority to approve all expenditures, including meeting stipend, mileage, travel and parking fees. She wondered why the supervisors were not reviewing these items. George Fry, Angels Camp, stated his unhappiness with the recent developments at CCOG and with the roles of Supervisors Tryon and Tofanelli on the CCOG Board. He also inquired if Interim Director Boyer had any conflict of interest. He also stated his disapproval of Supervisor Spellman’s comment at a previous event regarding a relationship between Mr. Fry and Mrs. Crane. Al Segalla, Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, gave his opinion that a problem in the county is overregulation. Leal Pennington, Railroad Flat, warned all county residents that their quality of life is in jeopardy due to the zoning issues related to property within the county. Marti Crane, Valley Springs, commented that when Supervisor Tofanelli met with residents in Valley Springs, it was to open a dialog, not make a decision. She feels he should abstain from voting on any issues pertaining to the Valley Springs area plan. 5.RESOLUTION appointing Two (2) In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Consumers, One (1) IHSS Provider and One (1) Personal Care Services Industry Representative to the IHSS Advisory Committee for the Term of February 15, 2011 through December 31, 2015. Approved 3-1, No – Tofanelli, Absent - Wilensky. 6. RESOLUTION authorizing Boundary Line Adjustment 10-22 for Rancho Campana, LLC.
Approved 4-0, 1 absent. 7.RESOLUTION authorizing Boundary Line Adjustment 10-31 for John Ospital and Joe Schenone. Approved 4-0, Absent - Wilensky. 8. DIRECTION regarding Application 2010-005 TSTM as it relates to Board Policy regarding Discretionary Development Projects submitted pending completion of the General Plan Update. Approved 4-0, Absent - Wilensky 9. MINUTE ORDER reflecting the appointment of Planning Commissioner, District V, to a term expiring December 31, 2012. Approved 4-0, Absent - Wilensky. 10. Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. County Counsel Jones and CAO Boyce had nothing to report. Supervisor Spellman made a correction to his statement at a previous meeting related to locating a Bible for his swearing in ceremony; there had been staff time used. He also commented that he had no recollection of a comment referenced by George Fry earlier in the meeting regarding the relationship between Mrs. Crane and Mr. Fry. Lastly, he stated that Chris Poe, Planning Administrative Assistant, would be meeting with Lyle Wallace to brief him on Planning Commission matters. Supervisor Tofanelli had nothing to report. Supervisor Callaway reported she will attend CSAC Technical Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission meeting. Chair Tryon reported there have been many challenges to Governor Brown’s proposed budget, the House and Senate have restored some of the Williamson Act money and the various speculations regarding the budget if not approved by the citizens. He asked the Board if they would support limiting speakers during public comment to one time only, to which the Board agreed.
______________________ County Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of CA
PUBLISH: February 18, 2011
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