Here’s what you need to know:
- Madera County Sheriff-Coroner Tyson Pogue announced a partnership with Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation to purchase advanced cameras for search-and-rescue operations, vests for correctional officers, and a 360-degree crime scene camera.
- The Board recognized David Richstone as the new Madera County Auditor-Controller.
- Jerry Martinez, staff from Public Works, said that the department has successfully submitted waiver applications of low-population census tracts. He mentioned a CalRecycle program that funds clean-up of farmlands.
- The Board (4-0) approved the Grant Amendment for the Flood System Repair Project Grant, which costs $2.4 million.
The Scene
According to its website, The Madera Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive governing body of the Madera County government. Each of the five supervisorial districts of the County elects one supervisor.
Within limits prescribed by State law, the Board enacts ordinances and rules, determines County policy, supervises the activities of County departments, adopts an annual budget, and fixes salaries.
The Board meets regularly the first three Tuesdays of each month and occasionally on Mondays in the Board Chambers of the County Government Center in Madera. On Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022, the meeting was at 9:00 am.
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members present:
- Brett Frazier (District #1)
- David Rogers (District #2)
- Robert Poythress (District #3)
- Letizia Gonzalez (District #4)
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members not present
- Tom Wheeler (District #5)
Others Present:
- John Carlton from Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB)
- Trash Advisory Group member Danny Metz from Oakhurst
- Madera County Sheriff-Coroner Tyson Pogue
- Chairman of Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation Amy Varney
- Auditor-Controller David Richstone
- Jerry Martinez from the Department of Public Works
- Human Resources Manager Susan Carter
- Senior Planner Jamie Dax from the Community and Economic Development-Planning Division
- Director of Water and Natural Resources Stephanie Anagnoson
Discussions/Actions
Madera County Sheriff-Coroner Tyson Pogue announced a partnership with Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation to purchase advanced cameras for search-and-rescue operations, vests for correctional officers, and a 360-degree crime scene camera.
The Board recognized David Richstone as the new Madera County Auditor-Controller.
The board unanimously (4-0) approved items A to N. Supervisor Tom Wheeler was absent.
A. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 8, 2022.
B. 8327: Final Map for Tract No. 304, 309, 310 The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Cottonwood Meadow II, Marsh River, and Osprey Hill.
1. Resolution approving Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 304 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Cottonwood Meadow II.
2. Resolution approving Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 309 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Marsh River.
3. Resolution approving Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 310 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Osprey Hill.
4. Final Subdivision Maps Tract No. 304 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Cottonwood Meadow II, Tract No. 309 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Marsh River, and Tract No. 310 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Osprey Hill.
7. Improvement Agreement with NFV-1 INV LLC. to defer improvements for Tract No. 309 and authorize the Chairman to sign.
8. Improvement Agreement with NFV-1 INV LLC. to defer improvements for Tract No. 310.
9. Covenant and Agreement Regarding Restricting Transfers of Real Property for Final Subdivision Maps Tract No. 309 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Marsh River, and Tract No. 310 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Osprey Hill.
10. Recording of the Right to Farm Notice for Final Tract No. 304 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Cottonwood Meadow II, Tract No. 309 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Marsh River, and Tract No. 310 of The Preserve at Millerton Lake, Osprey Hill.
C. 8350: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-108, for $510,453.00 derived from County Business Improvement District – Special Assessment – Business Improvement District to be appropriated to Contributions to Other Agencies for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022
D. 8329: Resolution accepting work and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for Madera County Contract No. 11805-20 with Fluoresco Services LLC for the design, fabrication, and installation of the Madera County Monument sign.
E. 8363: Forbearance Agreement with Siemens Public, Inc. and Madera Community Hospital arising from the 2012 Certificates of Participation issued by the County for the benefit of the hospital and authorize the Chairman to sign.
F. 8264: Conflict of Interest Code for First 5 Madera County.
G. 8311: California Climate Investments Grant.
1. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 102 for $247,841.00 derived from Fire-State-Other to P&S CDF for 2021-2022.
2. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-102 for $275,065.00 transfer from P&S CDF to Equipment/Furniture>$5,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
H. 8125: Monthly report of employee transactions for February 2022.
I. 8306: Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC) basic service level budget for the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
J. 8285: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-101 for $180,000.00 derived from Health Administration – FedOther to Equipment/Furniture>$5000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
K. 8315: Donation and RUR for Personal Protection Equipment.
1. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 082 for $15,000.00 derived from DOC Admin – Misc. Revenue to Special Departmental Expense for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 084 for $15,000.00 derived from County Local Revenue Fund AB118 – Booking Fees to Operating Transfer Out General Fund for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
3. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 083 for $15,000.00 derived from DOC Admin-Operating Transfer into Special Department for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
L. 8310: Re-appointment of Robert Poythress to the Workforce Development Board of Madera County for an additional 3-year term ending on April 6, 2025.
M. 8326: Prop 68 Grant Funds in Chowchilla and Madera Subbasin.
1. Resolution authorizing the Water and Natural Resources Director or her designee to apply for the 2021 Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program (SGMA) Implementation Grant for the Chowchilla Subbasin.
2. Resolution authorizing the Water and Natural Resources Director or her designee to apply for the 2021 Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program (SGMA) Implementation Grant for the Madera Subbasin.
N. 8332: Resolution conditionally approving the transfer of 5.0 water unit(s) from APN’s 055-580-059, -002, -060, -061, and -008 to APN 055-570-010 in Maintenance District No. 46, Ahwahnee.
The Board discussed the following items:
7.b. 8331: The Board (4-0) approved introducing an ordinance amending Title 17, Section 17.72.186 of Madera County Code relating to Final Parcel Map Improvement Agreements. Waive the First Reading and set the Second Reading for April 5, 2022.
7.c. 8283: The Board (4-0) approved the second reading to consider adopting an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 2.57.090, Rule 6-20 of the Madera County Code relating to appointments in Elections.
7.d. 8343: The Board (4-0) approved the ordinance amending and restating Chapter 7.24 of Madera County Code to comply with Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Regulations.
Jerry Martinez from Public Works said that the department has successfully submitted waiver applications of low population census tracts. He mentioned a CalRecycle program that funds clean-up of farmlands.
Trash Advisory Group (TAG) member from Oakhurst Danny Metz urged the Board to apply for countywide waivers for unincorporated areas superseding census tract waivers.
TAG has prepared a draft waiver application ready for submission to CalRecycle. He seeks the County to clarify terms in the ordinance such as “non mandatory waivers.”
John Carlton clarified that the item excludes action that authorizes a collection of fees.
7.e. 8355: The Board (4-0) approved the discussion and consideration to adopt the Side Letters of Agreement with the Clerical/Technical, Deputy Probation Officer, Mid-Management, Post Graduate Licensed Professional, and Probation Management Units regarding the 2022 Vacation Cashout Program.
7.f. 8344: The Board (4-0) approved the Grant Amendment for the Flood System Repair Project Grant, which costs $2.4 million.
Pending legislation centered on:
8.a. 8386: The Board (4-0) approved to send a letter of support for the Governor’s proposal to invest $300 million in ongoing State General Fund for state and local governmental public health infrastructure and the Public Health Equity and Readiness Opportunity (HERO) Initiative, which seeks to bolster public health recruitment and retention and the workforce pipeline
During the closed session, the board discussed the following items:
2.a. 8333: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Elba Gomez, Director of Human Resources, and Susan Carter, Human Resources Manager.
Employee Organization: All Units.
2.b. 8381: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of Case: County of Madera, Madera County Maintenance District 28 (Ripperdan) and Madera County Maintenance District 36 (Eastin Arcola) vs. The Dow Chemical Company; Shell Oil Company, individually and doing business as Shell Chemical Company; Occidental Chemical Corporation; J.R. Simplot Company; Puregrow Company; Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.; Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC; et al. (Case No. CGC-20- 587618)
2.c. 8364: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title of Position: Director of Child Support Services
2.d. 8379: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Elba Gomez, Director of Human Resources and Susan Carter, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: All Units
Unrepresented Employee: Water and Natural Resources Director
2.e. 8380: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957
Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Title of Position: Water and Natural Resources Director
The meeting lasted until noon. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, April. 7, 2022, at 9:00 am.