Minutes
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Glenn Medical Center Conference Room
1.
Convene Meeting
County Administrative Officer David Shoemaker convened the meeting at 11:57 a.m.
2.
Departmental Presentations (what we do), by the following Department Heads:
Personnel Department ~ John Greco, Personnel Director, submitted and reviewed a
document that outlined the functions and services provided.
(Note: Above mentioned documents are available at the Clerk of the Board office.)
3.
Scheduled Business
Hold discussion regarding the following items:
(a)
Consider invitation from Butte County to participate in a training seminar
provided by Nationally Acclaimed Speaker Gordon Graham on January 4, 2007.
County Administrative Officer David Shoemaker advised that Butte County has
invited Glenn County to a training seminar by Gordon Graham on January 4, 2007,
and asked that Department Heads let him know who in the County will be able to
attend, which will determine the cost.
(b)
Departmental 2006 Accomplishments & 2007 Goals
Mr. Shoemaker requested that Departments submit their 2006/07 Departmental
Accomplishments & Goals to the County Administrative Office by December 15th,
which will be compiled and presented at the first Board of Supervisor’s meeting in
January.
(c)
2006/07 Legislative Platforms
Mr. Shoemaker requested that each department look at 06/07 Legislation Platform to
determine how it will affect Glenn County and desired changes, so that the County
can establish a specific platform to forward to our legislators, and look for sponsors
for specific changes of department regulations or designing new programs.
4.
Announcements and Reports
Supervisor Freeman spoke regarding a December 14th forum at Sierra Nevada Brewery
regarding helping businesses getting started.
Supervisor Hansen spoke regarding a First 5 meeting where the need and problems regarding
child care was discussed, and Human Resource Agency Director Kim Gaghagen advised that
the State of California guarantees child care for clients training to get off CalWorks that if
you are not on public assistance there is a waiting list for child care in Glenn County.
Supervisor Freeman advised that a new subdivision was approved and infrastructure was
completed then the development was sold to CHIP, and that a neighborhood group is
unhappy and will be holding a community meeting.
Health Services Agency Scott Gruendl advised that they received additional funding for Drug
Court and Prop 36, that they applied for a $700,000 grant in conjunction with Probation for a
Mentally Ill Offenders Program for Juvenile Hall; and that eight auditors are currently
performing a MediCal Program Audit.
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Supervisor McGowan advised of an dinner event put on by Larry Juanarena at the Orland
County Fair Grounds, November 15th at 6:00 p.m., honoring 15 POW’s and Veterans of
WWII and Vietnam, tickets $100 per person for dinner, $25 per person to listen to the
speakers, with proceeds going to the Vets, and that Viet Nam fighter pilot Brian Shul is
speaking along with the other Vets.
Supervisor Amaro advised of a Northern California Water Association Directors
Appreciation Dinner.
Don Santoro advised that Frank Fields is leaving the County as of November 30th to go to the
City of Chico; and that soon the Department of Finance will issue new County Credit Cards.
Planning & Public Works Agency Director Dan Obermeyer spoke of a Hamilton City
Development of 400+ homes, discussion was held regarding CHIP housing within Glenn
County, and Yolanda Benson with the California Business, Transportation and Housing
Agency has begun an ad hoc group which meets every couple months to improve economic
development with current resources. County Administrative Officer David Shoemaker
advised that Mr. Obermeyer is part of a group to be formed to look at regional transportation
issues and relationships, and advised of the advantages of the relationship with the State. Mr.
Obermeyer advised that Hamilton City has shut the Storm Drain Project for the winter; that
people are interested in developing businesses in west Willows; discussion was held
regarding the WalMart Supercenter downsizing; Environmental Health was commended for
advocating the County’s position regarding the Solid Waste Program while meeting
responsibilities with the State Agencies; and Mr. Obermeyer advised that the County is
waiting for a counter proposal for the landfill purchase.
Human Resource Agency Director Kim Gaghagen advised that he is working with the state
to split a CDBG contract for affordable housing, transferring the remaining authority of grant
to Public Works to complete the projects and start the bathrooms and gutters in Hamilton
City next spring; has begun the Christmas adopt-a-family program; is working with the IT
committee reviewing State Contracts and Grants to attempt to get a licensing/purchase
agreement for all departments using discounts available to State Departments; and spoke
regarding the importance of making investments in the Orland Airport Site to market for rent
revenue; and advised of new staff within his department.
Chief Probation Officer Brandon Thompson advised of a Mentally Ill Offenders Program
joint grant with Health Services Agency for mental health treatment at Juvenile Hall, and that
approximately 60% of kids at Juvenile Hall have mental health issues.
Personnel Director John Greco advised that the County settled with Peace Officers’
Association, is in mediation with the General Unit, and that Mid Managers have declared
impasse; also advised that there are no increases in rate for vision insurance, short term
disability, and that the dental insurance is still being negotiated.
County Counsel advised that the Safety Officer Jennifer Peters would like to get new Federal
and State Labor Law posters with cost to be $139 for three years per location; that the Vets
are suing the County over use of Memorial Hall and advised of the court timelines; and
reported on the criminal proceeding of Orland Sand & Gravel.
Golden State Risk Management Dan Berry encouraged attendance to the training seminar of
Gordon Graham.
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County Administrative Officer David Shoemaker advised that department briefings will be
scheduled for the new Supervisors with Department Heads, that changes in health care and
salary & benefits will be put in place for the unrepresented at the December 5th Board
Meeting; that the state has issued the license for the hospital officially changing its name to
Glenn Medical Inc., and Enloe will submit a $1,12,800 check for long-term support of the
hospital; that the Board has approved the MOU with the State for continued use of the
Historic Glenn County Courthouse to be in compliance with state regulations, and that
courthouse construction funding should be coming for use on Memorial Hall.
5.
Unscheduled Matters & Public Comment
Director of Finance Don Santoro suggested that a declaration of employee appreciation be
made by the Board and that the picnic be held on the Thursday after Labor Day each year.
6.
Topics for Next Scheduled Meeting – None
7.
Next Meeting Date – December 12, 2006
3.
Adjourned – 1:20 p.m.
Distribution on 11/22/06: CAO; Board Members; Department Heads; County Counsel; Cooperative Extension; Office of Education;
Marc Nemanic, Tri-Counties EDC; Larry Akin, Central Sacramento Valley RC&D; Glenn Communities Working Together; Golden
State Risk Management Authority, HIPPA Privacy Officer
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