MERCED COUNTY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. August 16, 2012 MINUTES

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1 ITEM 5 MERCED COUNTY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY August 16, 2012 MINUTES The regular meeting of the MERCED COUNTY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the County of Merced, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 2222 M Street, Merced, CA, was called to order by Chair Mays at 3:00 P.M. DIRECTORS PRESENT Linn Davis Deidre Kelsey Johnny Mays Jerald O Banion Joe Oliveira John Pedrozo Stan Thurston Mike Villalta Hub Walsh DIRECTORS ABSENT Rodrigo Espinoza Joan Faul GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Ken Baxter, Caltrans District 10 Ryan Broderick Margaret Bachman-Garcia Carol Campodonica John Gasper, Yosemite Gateway Circle of the Blind Mike Jensen, Citizens Advisory Committee Deborah Lewis, Citizen Elizabeth McFadden Les Palocsay, Los Banos Steve Rath, City of Los Banos Ben Roybal Gerry Stambach, Citizen Frank Stambach, Citizen Tammy Stavens Kevin Van Pelt Griselda Villa, Golden Valley Health Centers Salvador Walle

2 STAFF PRESENT Matt Fell, Senior Transportation Planner Lori Flanders, Public Information Officer Rich Green, GIS Program Manager Robert Haden, Legal Counsel Marjie Kirn, Interim Executive Director Robin Lamas, Administrative Assistant Christina Smith, Administrative Services Manager 3. Oral Communications Margaret Bachman-Garcia stated that she was concerned about the cuts to the rural transit service. She would like the Board to consider different options other than cutting the service for the rural transit rider. Les Palocsay, Los Banos, wanted to encourage the Board to continue posting agendas and sending out notices as they currently do. Mr. Palocsay also requested a chance to speak after Item #18 regarding the Executive Director Recruitment. Ben Rival stated that he would like to see a taxi script service in Merced for those transit riders who can no longer use Dial-a-Ride. 4. Oral Report Citizens Advisory Committee Mike Jensen gave the Citizens Advisory Committee report. 5. Minutes of the July 19, 2012 Regional Waste Management Authority Board meeting Director O Banion moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2012 Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority Board meeting. Seconded by Director Pedrozo. 6. Oral Report Monthly Update The monthly update was not given this month. 7. Services Agreement with Delta Systems Associates Director Kelsey moved to authorize the Interim Executive Director to renew the IT Services Agreement with Delta Systems Associates for a base fee of $5,600 per month for off-site management IT services support for a period of three years for the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority customer services computer systems with the option to renew for an additional three years. Seconded by Director Pedrozo.

3 8. Amendment to Flexible Spending Account Program Christina Smith gave a review of the requested amendment to the Flexible Spending Account Program. Christina stated that staff is requesting the annual maximum of the Health Flexible Spending Account be increased from $2,000 to $2,500 and that a 60-day grace period be added. After discussion by the Directors the decision was made to leave the maximum annual amount of the Health Flexible Spending Account at the current amount of $2,000 at this time to possibly be revisited after statistics are made available in regards to the using of the flexible spending account early in the year and an employee leaving before the amount is totally paid back. Director Walsh moved to approve Amendment One, amending the Plan Document and Summary Plan Description of the Flexible Spending Account Benefits effective January 1, 2013 to include a grace period allowing participants an additional 60 days to incur Health FSA expenses following the end of the Calendar Year. Seconded by Director Davis. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE MERCED COUNTY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:21 P.M. / s / Robin Lamas Administrative Assistant II

4 ITEM 9 TRANSIT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR MERCED COUNTY August 16, 2012 MINUTES The regular meeting of the TRANSIT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR MERCED COUNTY held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the County of Merced, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 2222 M Street, Merced, CA, was called to order by Chair Mays at 3:21 P.M. DIRECTORS PRESENT Linn Davis Deidre Kelsey Johnny Mays Jerry O Banion Joe Oliveira John Pedrozo Stan Thurston Mike Villalta Hub Walsh DIRECTORS ABSENT Rodrigo Espinoza Joan Faul GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Ken Baxter, Caltrans District 10 Ryan Broderick Margaret Buchman-Garcia Carol Campodonica John Gasper, Yosemite Gateway Circle of the Blind Mike Jensen, Citizens Advisory Committee Deborah Lewis, Citizen Elizabeth McFadden Les Palocsay, Los Banos Steve Rath, City of Los Banos Ben Roybal Gerry Stambach, Citizen Frank Stambach, Citizen Tammy Stavens Kevin Van Pelt Griselda Villa, Golden Valley Health Centers Salvador Walle

5 STAFF PRESENT Matt Fell, Senior Transportation Planner Lori Flanders, Public Information Officer Rich Green, GIS Program Manager Robert Haden, Legal Counsel Marjie Kirn, Interim Executive Director Robin Lamas, Administrative Assistant Christina Smith, Administrative Services Manager 9. Minutes of the July 19, 2012 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County meeting Director Walsh moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2012 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County meeting. Seconded by Director O Banion. 10. Transit Advisory Committee Rich Green gave a review of the request to form a new Advisory Committee called the Transit Advisory Committee which would be made up of eight transit riders and two Board members. The purpose of this committee would be to obtain feedback on operational issues and proposed service changes on the transit system. The Board discussed the formation of another advisory committee and recommended including transit riders on the existing Citizens Advisory Committee. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE TRANSIT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR MERCED COUNTY, THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:28 P.M. / s / Robin Lamas Administrative Assistant II

6 ITEM 12a MCAG GOVERNING BOARD August 16, 2012 MINUTES The regular meeting of the MERCED COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS GOVERNING BOARD held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the County of Merced, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 2222 M Street, Merced, CA was called to order by Chair Mays at 3:28 P.M. DIRECTORS PRESENT Linn Davis Deidre Kelsey Johnny Mays Jerald O Banion Joe Oliveira John Pedrozo Stan Thurston Mike Villalta Hub Walsh DIRECTORS ABSENT Rodrigo Espinoza Joan Faul GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Ken Baxter, Caltrans District 10 Ryan Broderick Margaret Buchanan-Garcia Carol Campodonica John Gasper, Yosemite Gateway Circle of the Blind Mike Jensen, Citizens Advisory Committee Deborah Lewis, Citizen Elizabeth McFadden Les Palocsay, Los Banos Steve Rath, City of Los Banos Ben Roybal Gerry Stambach, Citizen Frank Stambach, Citizen Tammy Stavens Kevin Van Pelt Griselda Villa, Golden Valley Health Centers Salvador Walle

7 STAFF PRESENT Matt Fell, Senior Transportation Planner Lori Flanders, Public Information Officer Rich Green, GIS Program Manager Robert Haden, Legal Counsel Marjie Kirn, Interim Executive Director Robin Lamas, Administrative Assistant Christina Smith, Administrative Services Manager 11. Caltrans Report Ken Baxter, Caltrans District 10, gave a brief report from Caltrans. 12. Consent Agenda a. Revised minutes of the July 19, 2012 MCAG Governing Board meeting b. State Route 152 Mobility Partnership Accept the letter from Valley Transportation Authority regarding the SR 152 Trade Corridor Memorandum of Understanding and concur with the dissolution of the SR 152 Mobility Partnership. c. Amendment to Flexible Spending Account Program Approve Amendment One, amending the Plan Document and Summary Plan Description of the Flexible Spending Account Benefits effective January 1, 2013 to include a grace period allowing participants an additional 60 days to incur Health FSA expenses following the end of the Calendar Year. d. Atwater-Merced Expressway: Amendment to Right-of Way Cooperative Agreement Approve the AME Right-of-Way CO-OP Amendment, District Agreement No A-1. Director Pedrozo moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 12c being consistent with the action on Item 8. Seconded by Director Davis. 13. Information/Discussion Only a. Minutes of the August 8, 2012 Technical Review Board meeting b. City of Merced Bicycle Plan Status c San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Awards d. Save the Date 2012 San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Council Fall Policy Conference - Flyer

8 e. Senate Bill 375 Update f. Atwater-Merced Expressway: Right-of-Way Schedule g. Annual Report for Merced County SAFE Fiscal Year 2011/2012 So noted. 14. Regional Transportation Impact Fee Report Fiscal Year 2011/12 4 th Quarter Matt Fell gave a review of the Regional Transportation Impact Fee report for Fiscal Year 2011/12 4 th quarter. 15. Los Banos Bypass, Segment 1, Right-of-Way Acquisition Status Report Matt Fell reviewed the Los Banos Bypass, Segment 1, Right-of-Way acquisition progress. The Directors discussed at length the Los Banos Bypass and how staff could move forward with the purchasing of the right-of-way property. Legal Counsel advised that the consultants hired for this project needed to be part of any further negotiations for acquisition of property. Director O Banion moved to direct staff to consult with the City of Los Banos staff on future negotiations for acquisition of the right-of-way property. Seconded by Director Pedrozo National Association of Development Organization s Annual Conference Lori Flanders stated that the National Association of Development Organization s annual conference is scheduled for October 13 to October 16, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Staff is seeking approval for out of state travel for those Directors who would like to attend this informative conference. Director Mays expressed interest in attending the conference. Director Walsh moved to approve the out of state travel for those attending the NADO annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seconded by Director Kelsey. 17. Continuum of Care / 10-Year Plan Budget and Activities Lori Flanders gave a review of the Continuum of Care 10-Year Plan budget and activities. Lori stated that Director O Banion would like to use $15,000 of his Merced County Special District Funds for the Continuum of Care / 10-Year Plan budget and activities program. Staff thanked Director O Banion for his contribution to this program.

9 Director Pedrozo moved to accept: a. The $15,000 of Merced County Special District Funds from Supervisor O Banion for the Continuum of Care / 10-Year Plan Activities Budget; and b. Add two additional representatives to the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness Implementation Team to be chosen by the City of Dos Palos. Seconded by Director Kelsey. 18. Executive Director Recruitment John Bramble handed out a proposed schedule for the Executive Director recruitment. The City of Merced was requested to take the lead on the recruitment with the assistance of the County of Merced. John Bramble went over the proposed schedule and stated that Pat Smith would be the Cities lead person working on the recruitment at a cost not to exceed $10,000. At this time Chair Mays took questions from the audience. Les Palocsay, Los Banos, stated he was concerned with the process of the search for a new Executive Director. He feels that the County has limited experience in nationwide searches and that the Board should consider partnering with a professional service. The Board discussed at length the Executive Director Recruitment process and the procedure that is being used. Director Villalta requested his disagreement to the procedure for the Executive Director Recruitment process be noted. Director Thurston moved to approve the Concept and Schedule for the Executive Director Recruitment as proposed by John Bramble. Seconded by Director O Banion. No Director Villalta. MOTION CARRIED. 19. Interim Executive Director s Report Marjie Kirn handed out an Interim Executive Director s Report. 20. Directors Report So noted. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE MCAG GOVERNING BOARD THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:39 P.M. / s / Robin Lamas Administrative Assistant II