The Calaveras Board of Supervisors meetings are much more important than you may realize.  One of our members, Janet, has been taking detailed notes which gives you a chance to follow along.

This link is from the 10/19/21  meeting.  If you’d like to see the actual meeting, a video is available through the County’s website.  If you’d like to download Janet’s notes, they can be found here:  20211019-bos-meeting-notes

The notes include more of the discussion about various measures/ announcements and are worth reading through.  We’ve mainly included the detailed notes here from general interest items.  We list all items on the public agenda but often only include the initial paragraph from Janet’s notes.  The County’s link for this meeting includes all of their background information. Please look through Janet’s (excellent) notes or review the video.

Public meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

Staff Announcements

• Lisa Medina – Environmental Management Agency – The last free rabies clinic was on October 2, with 105 rabies vaccines and 71 microchips. In 2021 – gave over 584 vaccines and 338 microchips. Will continue to do so in 2022. In September, volunteers gave over 290 hours to walk and care for dogs. Shelter adopted out 9 animals in September. In October, we will have our second annual Halloween event on Tuesday, October 26 through Friday October 29. Asking for dog and cat food to be donated. Will have some treats for humans too.
• Kathy Gallino – Economic & Community Development – We hosted a second workshop which was very successful, 11 people, CABA, West Point Lions, DA, etc. It was great!  Training, courses were three days long and assigned about 3 hours of homework per night. The last training will be on November 3, 4, and 5. Sierra Nevada Conservatory does the training. Ready to submit a grant when you are done with this training.
• Rick DiBasilio – Sheriff – here for cancer awareness month. Promoting it by wearing pink uniforms and patches in pink. Selling old-time-style patches and profits goes to Calaveras County entities to support breast cancer. Can email Sgt. Diaraian Greeves or call 754.6694 – they are $10.

General Public Comment • None

Consent Agenda

2. Minutes of Board of Supervisors – Regular Meeting – Sep 14, 2021 8:00 AM

3. Minutes of Board of Supervisors – Regular Meeting – Oct 12, 2021 8:00 AM

4. Action Item – Integrated Waste Management (ID # 6331) Authorize the Board Chair to execute the First Amendment with Vito Trucking, LLC for hauling services for Integrated Waste Management. The First Amendment revisions include – increase the not to exceed amount to $355,000 and exercise the option of extending the contract for two (2) years for the term to end June 30, 2023.

5. Agreement – Health and Human Services Agency (ID # 6333) 1. Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign the Director’s Certification for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program noncompetitive allocation; and 2. Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign the Agreement and any and all other required documents, resulting in revenue in the amount of $250,000 over the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

6. Action Item – Administrative Office (ID # 6349) Approve and authorize Board Chair to sign a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission supporting the incorporation of Bear Valley and Lake Alpine communities into the Middle Mile Broadband Network.

Public Comments • None
Motion to approve consent agenda items 2 through 6 – Passed 5 – 0.

Regular Agenda

7. Resolution – Human Resources (ID # 6356) Adopt a Resolution approving modifications to the Sheriff’s Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026.

• Judy Hawkins – Director HR and Rick Management – happy to bring forth resolution re MOU and revisions. Thanked the bargaining team and was able to come to an agreement on a five-year agreement, does not believe that has ever occurred before. 4% COLA, first year, 3 1/2% COLA for the following four years; split in health care similar to other bargaining units, will split 50/50 up to 4.9% increase; 65% /35% between 5% and 9%; increase greater than 10% the County will pick up 80%; added longevity at 10 and 20 years which is consistent with other bargaining units and management. Starting the second year of the agreement, County is picking up $50 towards medical trust per month and the second year will be matching up to $100 for the 457 plan and a dollar for dollar so they have to be contributing the same amount in the plan. Second-year will be increasing uniform allowance $50 per year for four years; max of $200. Also, looking at special overtime when assisting in cases of local emergencies or disasters or government contract providing mutual aide.
• Christa Von Lotta – CAO – re special overtime, Sheriff has agreed to pay with AB are funding pending reimbursement by the agency who will be reimbursing the county for that. Thanked the Sheriff for working with us.
Public Comments • None
No action required.

8. Resolution – Human Resources (ID # 6360) Adopt a Resolution approving modifications to the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026.

• Judy Hawkins – Director HR and Rick Management – thanked barraging team for working with the County and reaching a five-year agreement which we have not seen previously. Agreed to 4% COLA first year and 3 1/2% COLA for the following four years. Will be looking at salary each year thereafter during re-openers based on salary compensation study; split in health care similar to other bargaining units, will split 50/50 up to 4.9% increase; 65% /35% between 5% and 9%; increase greater than 10% the County will pick up 80%; added longevity at 10 and 20 years which is consistent with other bargaining units and management. Starting the second year of the agreement, County is picking up $50 towards medical trust per month and the second year will be matching up to $100 for the 457 plan and a dollar for dollar so they have to be contributing the same amount in the plan. Second-year will be increasing uniform allowance $50 per year for four years; max of $200. Also, looking at special overtime when assisting in cases of local emergencies or disasters or government contracts providing mutual aid.
Public Comments • None
Motion to approve – Passed 5 – 0

Supervisor Announcements