HomeMy WebLinkAboutM011271January 12, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTX OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment,
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds.
Clifton Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
TNVOCATTONe Rev. J. S. Belcher, Taylor Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church, Oroville
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE- FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
71-41 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the minutes of January 5, 1971 were approved as mailed,
Supervisor. Maxon requested that the agenda be prepared earlier and mailed
out earlier in order that the Supervisors would have a chance to study it prior to
Board meeting. Suggestion discussed, The Administrative Officer stated that the
agenda would be mailed earlier on Friday afternoons in the future.
71-42 COMMI7NICATIONS
Jara Applied Sciences, Inc. This company is involved in making environmental impact
studies and offers their services to Butte County, Referred to
Don Black, Agricultural Coum~issioner.
Law Offices of Kranick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard, The Company of Kronick,
et al are the legal representatives for the State Water Contractors group.
As representatives of the Water Service Contractors, they are attempting
to form a statewide association, They advise that a meeting of at11'contractors
will be held January 21 in Sacramento in an attempt to.formally form the
associationo Butte County, as a contractor, is in"vited to~the meeting,
Discussed. Butte County will be represented at the. meeting.
City of Gridley. The City of Gridley officially petitions the Board of Supervisors to
exclude all progerty within the city from the county fire tax levy.
County Counsel to write letter concerning this matter. Referred to Auditor.
Sacramento Regional Area Planning Association., The Commission sends notice and
agenda of meeting tc be held in Marysville Friday, January 15 to form the
required regional air pollution contrcl coordinating council. Referred
To Don Black with request that he attend the. meeting.
State Air Resources Board. George Taylor, chief of Air Sanitation, forwards information
on legislation affecting air pollution in California and advises that meeting
will be pelf in Marysville on this subject on January 15. Don Black to
attend and report back to the Board.
Butte County Mosquito Abatement District. Mr, Wm. Hazeltine, manager, sends copy
of letter to the Glenn County LAFC concerning mosquito abatement questions
as they relate to the formation of a proposed land reclamat~.on district
in the southwestern section of Butte County. Discussed;no action taken
at this time.
California Supervisors Association. George Cook, assistant to general manager,
advises that arrangements have been made to reserve room B of the. Mansion
Inn Terrace on Thursday, January l4~ at 12 noon for Board members to meet
with Butte County legislators. Discussed; all board members will attend
meeting.
Butte County Committee of Hospital Administrators, Doris McLaughlin, spokesman for
the County's hospital administrators, reports that it is their unanimous
opinion that the County Hospital should be governed or administered by a
board of directors and that said board of directors be charged with the
selection of a new hospital administrator. See discussion later in
minutes,
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Butte County Gommunity Hospital, Medical and Executive Committee. Dr, W. R. Olson,
chief of staff, reports that the medical staff (which includes private
physicians} unanimously voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that
the County Community Hospital be operated by a beard of trustees to be
created by the Supervisors. See discussion later in the meeting,
Butte Glenn Medical Society, Dr, Warrens, president of the Butte Glenn Medical
Society, advises that the Society supports the formation of a board of
trustees for the operation of the Butte County Community Hospital.
See action taken later in the meeting.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Oroville Post 1747. Ford Sickels, commander, advises
that Rost 1747 of the VFW goes on record favoring a full time veterans
service officer for Butte County. Information. Referred to
Personnel Officer,
Claim for personal injuries, The Law Offices of Stone and Bach file claim against
County for $2,000,000 for alleged injuries suffered in a-auto=train
accident. See motion following communications,
Law Offices of Dunn, Harland, Gromala and Hill. The Offices file summons and
complaint against the County in favor of Kathy and Charles Lewis for
alleged damages. Referred to County Counsel and insurance carrier.
Senator Fred W. Marley, Acknowledges Board°s resolution No. 230 concerning the
state welfare attendant care funding, Senator Marley forwards resolution
to the State Director of Social Welfare supporting Butte County°s position.
Information only.
County of San Luis Obispo. Forwards resolution opposing AB 1990 wherein it create
a mandatory county drug abuse program without necessary funding for same,
Supervisor McKillop requested that a letter be prepared in this matter.
County of King. Sends resolution supporting the work registration concept for
food stamp and food commodity pxogxam. Discussed; no action taken.
County of Lake. Sends resolution supporting the work registration for food stamp
and food commodity program. Biscussed; no action taken,
State Department of Housing, Forwards bulletin clarifying new legislatian on
housing standards. Referred to Public Works Department.
City of Oroville. Jerry Gonce, city administrator, advises that the Gity Council
recommends that the Butte County Air Pollution Control Ordinance be
prepared to provide for a residential and a rural zone, and that strict
regulations against burning be established in the residential zone with less
strict regulations in the rural areas. Referred to Don Black with
request that he attend this meeting. Suggested that this be brought up
at next City~County meeting; said meeting to be held January 21st.
Northern California County Supervisors Association. Request that annual reports be
.mailed in this week.
Harold C. Wright. Request that he be considered for appointment to the Butte County
Air Pollution Control Appeals Board. Lettex read and discussed. Copies
of said letter to be given to Board members and to Aon Black.
Norris M. Goodwin, Attorney at Law. Regarding Butte Investment Company development
in the Magalia area. Mr. Goodwin requests that he be placed on the agenda
Tuesday, January 19, 1971, Letter read and discussed. Matter placed on
the Board°s agenda for Tuesday, January 19, 1971 at 10030 aam.
Copies of letter to be sent to.Public Works.
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James E, Evans, former Chief of Police of Chico. Tha~aking the Board for the
Resolution in appreciation. of his services.
Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee. Endorsing the application of Earl
A, Teeter for position of Butte County Veteran's Service Officer.
.Letter read and referred to Personnel director.
C. R. Devaney, Realtor, Petition regarding the number of multiple dwellings
planned by Mr. Norman D. Polk for property on Maxwell Drive,
opposite Central Park Drive in Paradise, Referred to Planning Director,
Petition. From property owners concerning a fire hydrant located at the corner
of Lawton Drive and Manor Circle, Chico. Request that County reimburse
the property owners for this fire hydrant. Letter read and discussed.
Matter to be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, January 19,.1971.
71-43 REJECT CLAIM OF SARAH RINLHART.FOR PERSONAL INJURE ES
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the claim of Sarah Rinehart, a minor, and her parents,
Larry E. Rinehart and Rhonda Rinehart in the total amount of $2,000,000 for alleged
injuries suffered in a auto-train accident was rejected and referred to County
Counsel.
71-44 DISCU55IONo LEGAL AIDE PROGRAM
Supervisor Maxon stated he had sper_t time with County Counsel in
preparing a legal aide program. -This program has been discussed with theGovernor's
office. Supervisor Maxon stated he has been requested to attend a meeting in
Sacramento on Wednesday, January 13, 1971 to disc ass the legal aide program,
He stated they were trying to provide a service for people who need legal aide
services. Supervisor Maxon said he would work with the State in this matter and
the proposed program will be taken to the next meeting of the Northern California
County Supervisors Association. Supervisor Maxon said he hoped that County Counsel
could attend the meeting in Sacramento tomorrow so that he could interpretc.~ the
material that will be presented at the meeting. Discussed the proposed program,
Supervisor McKillop felt that Supervisor Maxon should attend the meeting
but that the staff time should not be taken to attend this meeting9 he felt that
it would be a concurrance of the program that the Board has not seen at this time.
Supervisor Maxon said he felt the Board should take a stand in this matter.
No action taken at this time,
71-45 REPORT OF JANUARY 7 E 0 C MEETING
Brian Freeman, appearing for Del Hyde, reported on the January 7, 1971
E.O.C. meeting and briefed the Board on recent activities of the Administering
Board. He said he was here today to alert the Board members to the new
concepts of E.O.C. He spoke on the proposed legal aide program; he stated that
action in this matter should be initiated at the local board meetings, Mr, Freeman
explained the basic mission of E,O.C. Report discussed; no action taken.
Supervisor Maxon stated that he would attempt to attend the next E.O,C. meeting,
71-46 RIGHT OF WAY ACQiIISITION; CANYON DRIVE PROJECT_&_ PARADISE PINES
On motion of 'Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, action was taken as followso
Approved agreements for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and the Auditor
to issue warrants upon demand of County's escrow agent on following;
Paul T. Nelson 0.132 aa. $ .408,00 No-imps Total $ 408.00
Nicholas Landsman 0.384 ac, $1,071.00 No impro. Total $1,071.00
Accepted the deed from R. Grant Cline for right of way acquisition for
the Paradise Pines Commercial Park (Skyway 51261) and authorized the Chairman to
sign the certificate of acceptance,
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71-47 APPROVED REQUEST FOR, LOAN TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA ~k39
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, a loan of $110 to County Service Area No. 39, a Ghico lighting
District, was approved so that lights may be installed and turned on,
71-48 APPROVE SOUTHERN PACIFIC AGREEMENT RE DURHAM HIGHWAY' GROSS7:NG C-178-2;
ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-5
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that an agreement
has been received from Southern Pacific covering installation of automatic crossing
protection at the Durham Highway Crossing C°178°2, Funds were budgeted for ,
Durham Highway, should Meridiar_ Road extension not be approved as a storm damage
project> As Meridian"Road extension was approved, funds will have to be transferred
to install this needed protections Request discussed,..
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, authorization was granted to transfer funds Pram budgeted Muir
Avenue Relocation @ SPRR to Aurham Highway @ SPRR, approved the Southern Pacific
Agreement @.Grossing.C~178-2, adopted Resolution 715 authorizing agreement
between the County of Butte and Southern Pacific Transportation Company and
authorized the Chairman to signo
71-49 EAST AVENUE CONSTRUCTION (INb'ORMATION ONLY
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that in view of the
fact that a drainage district formation does not appear probable on East Avenue
between Ceres and Mariposa, Public Works will request that Board postpone this
projecto Mr. Castleberry stated that Public Works will either budget or program
the next East Avenue construction project between.Pillsbury and Freeway.
Discussed situation; no action. taken at this time,
71-50 AUTHORIZE LOAN TO LIME SADDLE BOAT RAMP EXTENSION PROJECT REC 70-1
Clay Castleberry, Aireotor of Public Works, stated that final payment
to contractor is due on the Lime Saddle boat ramp extension project REC 70-19
but balance of funds from Aepartment of Navigation and Ocean Development have
not been receivedo Tn order to pay contractor funds due him, it would be xequired
to make a temporary loan in the amount of $'?,222,09 to that Lime Saddle project<
Request discussedo
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, a loan of $2,000 was authorized from the Lime Saddle Trust
Fund to be re-imbursed when funds are received and/or a transfer from the Aepartment
of Public Works budget in said amount; to make final payment to contractor
pending receipt of funds from Department of Navigation and Ocean Development.
71-51 ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SERVICE-AREA NO 23 APPEARANCE OF MR DRAKE
.Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, staged that the Local Agency
Formation Commission considered annexation to County Service Area No. 23; action
w as taken on this annexation with the understanding that Mro Drake was to make
his contribution for the paving of a portion of the road, County Counsel stated
that it would now be in order to consider the resolution approving the annexations
Mro Drake was present to make his contribution to the Dastracto
He said he was ready to make his contribution to Parcel A;.he was not ready
to proceed with Parcel B. He stated he would appreciate the Board acting on
Parcel A. County Gounsel stated that in, view of the fact that the applicant
only wanted one parcel approved at this tame, he would recommend that action
be held over one week. Mr. Blackstock stated he would discuss this matter with
Mr, Drake. Matter placed on the agenda for Tuesday, January 19, 1971a
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71-52 APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FISH & GAME UNBUDGETED FUNDSo FIN TAGGING
Mr, Gene Mercer, secretary of the Butte County Fish & Game Commission,
xeported that at a meeting o£ the Commission they approved requesting funds
from the Fish & Game unbudgeted funds for fin tagging, Mr, Mercer explained
the request, He stated that this would be a four-year project, but that the
request is for funds for financing this year`s tagging of fish, He stated that
the request was for $1,000 for the Feather River Fish Hatchery and $500 for the
Coleman Hatchery. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the request of the Butte County Fish & Game Commission was
approved the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,000 for the Feather River
Fish Hatchery and. $504 for the Coleman Fish Hatchery, a total transfer of
$1,500, from the unbudgeted Fish & Game fund,
RECESSa '10015
RECONVENEDB 10:30
Ghairman Reynolds welcomed the high school classes from the Biggs High School,
Ghairman Reynolds introduced the Board members to the class and assured the
class that they would have an opportunity to ask questior_s of the Board members
prior to their leaving,
71°53 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-6 APPOINTING THE BUTTE COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON MENTAL
RETARDATION: AND RELATED DISORDERS AS THE COUNTY PLANNING. AGENCY TO BE CHARGED
WITH. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR. DEVELOPING A MENTAL RETARDATION PLAN
On motion of Supervisor MclCillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Resolution 7i~6 appointing the Butte County Coordinating
Council on Mea'ital retardation and related disorders as the County planning
agency to be charged with the responsibility for developing a mental retardation
plan was .adopted and the Ghairman was authorized to sign,
71-54 APPROVAL OF BUTTE COUNTY FAIR BILL FOR. ADVERTISING
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously oarx'ied, approval of payment of the Butte County Fair bill for
advertising o£ the gymnasium flooring project was granted, to be paid by
Executive Order F~70A42, in the amount of $28.00.
71-55 SUPERIOR COURT Z'INANCING
Administrative Officer, Clif Nickelson, reported that bids for
construction of the court facility would be opened on March 5, 1971, In order that
financing details may be worked out prior to_award of the construction bid~the
financing should be secured as soon as possible, .Specifications for lease
lease-back financing estimated at $500,000 for terms of"~;:6, 7 or 8 years
plus the construction period have been prepared for mailing to financial
institntibnso., Mr, Nickelson presented copies of the bid documents to the
Board members; he also presented a report from the County Treasurer on the
attitudes of the various banks,
CountyCounsel explained the three methods that are available to
the County for financing this px°ojecto He stated that the lease-lease-back
would be the first method, The second method would be for the County to enter
into a lease with a non-profit corporations County Counsel felt that the
first method was the best way to go, If the Board should decide on the
second method, the County would have to form a corporation, County Counsel
stated that there is a corporation available in the City o€ Chico, called the
Chico Residential, Inca Mr, Blackstock"'set out the background of this
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corporationo Mr, Blackstock said he would suggest that the Board discuss this
matter with the corporation, This corporation has been cleared to issue tax
exempt bondso Gaunty Counsel summarized the situation and how the court building
could be financed, Mro Blackstock said the Board has to decade on the method
they desire to use; it is now up to the Board to make a decisions
Chairman Reynolds said the County should have the position of the two
.new Board members concerning this matter, Supervisor Madigan stated he had
made his position clear; he felt the location of the Court building should be
in the Thermalito areas Supervisor Gilman said he was going to have to support
the location of the building in the Thermalito areao
Time spent discussing the financing of the court buildingo Chairman
Reynolds appointed Supervisor Madigan, G1if Mickelson, County Counsel and the
County Treasurer as a committee to work on the financing situatiari.o
Supervisor McKillop said he felt that in the notice to the lending
agencies, it should be stated that there had been a bond election that was
defeated, The notice should also statefthat future boards should 'not be obligated,
Supervisor McKillop said it has been indicated to him that there will be a tax
payers uit, Supervisor McKillop said he would like to have someor_e in the County
family work up the costs for the furniture for the court buildings Time spent
discussing the statement of Supervisor McKillop, Action to be taken discussedo
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop and seconded by Supervisor Maxon
that the bid form should include the following items:
to That a bond election had been held and turned down;
20 That this Board could not obligate future Boards; and
3o That a tax payers suit is possible,
AYES: Supervisors Maxon-and McKillop
NOES: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan and Chairman Reynolds
Motion failede
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried that the Administrative Office be authorized to obtain proposals for
financing the Superior Court comglex, estimated at $500,000, with bids to be
opened on Febx•uary 4fh, 1971 in the Administrative Office-and a report to be
made to the Board on February 9, 1971,
AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan and Chairman Reynolds
NOES: Supervisors Maxcn and McKillop
73-56 TRAVEL RL UEST APPRO_~D
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the x•equest of Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner, to send
Joe Carlale to an air pollution class to be held February 2 through 4 in San
Diego was appravedo Toro nights lodgings Transportation by airo Rstimated
cost of trip $110,
71-57 ADOPT POLTCY FOR PAYMENT F'OR S~RVICES_BY OLTSID~ HOSPITALS
Administrative Officer reparted on the recommendations for payment
for services. by outside hospitalso He stated that a copy of Mr, Jim Sweeney's
letter along the his recommendations has been supplied to the Board memberso
Mro Mickelson stated he was xeady to answer any questions that the Board members
might have concerning this matter, Mr, Mickelson stated that his basic
concern was that he did not want to see the County hsspital become liable for
anything other than indigent care„ He'~tated xhat the County would have been
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liable for charc~ges that would not have been truly indigent charges as set out by
Mro Sweeney. Mr, Nickelson explained the situations Recommendatians discussed,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the recommendations of the administrative officer for payment for
services by outside hospitals were adopted as policy, with the request that
copies of these recommendations be sent to the other hospitals in the County,
Supervisor Madigan abstained from voting because he was one of the
officers of the Enloe Hospitalo
71-58 PUBLIC HEARING SITE ACOUISTTION FOR TRANSFER STATION ON ORD RANCH ROAD
The public hearing for site acquisition for transfer station on Ord
Ranch Road was not held at this time as it had been placed on the agenda by
mistakes
71°59 SID OPENING.- OFFICE E'URNITURE
Bids were opened for office furniture from the followingo
to Office Utilities
20 Ee Fa Corbin Co,
3o Sierra Stationers
4o California Correctional Industries
5, Patty Typewriter Shop
6o Dippel Business Equipment
70 Feather River Office Machines
8o Frank°s Office Equipment •+ alternate bid
Bids were referred to the Purchasing Agent for study and recommendations
71-60_AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO CONTRAGT~ BUTTE COUNTY FAIR-GYP•LnTASTUM FLOORING PROJECT
On mation of Supervisor Mc~iillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, payment to the contractor for the gymnasium flooring
project, Butte County Fair, was authorized in the amount of $8,878x489 less
the retention of 'a0%'~ or a payment $70990063, for t'he first progress payment
to Forsberg Bros,
71«61 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES
The County Administrative Officer reported that prices have been
obtained for the purchase of eleven automobiles and two half~ton pickups through
the State of California, The automobiles will be American Motors brand and the
pickups will be Qhevroleto There has been a radical increase in the cost of
vehicles to local governments, All of the departments involved will be able
to transfer funds from within their own agencies to cover this increase in
cost with the exception of the Sheriff. The Sheriff will need .$7,100
transferred from the reserved Discussed the purchase of the vehicles, It
was suggested that the County could go to bid for the other vehicles, but not
the police cars, It was suggested that the County go to bid for vehicles at
the beginning of the new budget yearn If the bids were not good bids, then
there would still be time to go to the state for the vehicleso
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKi.llop and
unanimously carried, the Purchasing Department was authorized to proceed with
the acquisition of the vehicles and authorization was granted to transfer the
necessary funds to accomplish the same. The Administrative Officer was
requested to call for bids for the vehicles at the beginning of the new
budget year,
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71-62 ACKNOWLEDGE RECOGNITION FOR EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
The Personnel Office has checked the applications and statements made
by each of the employee organizations requesting recognition. They are in compli-
ance with the County's standards.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board acknowledged that the Butte County Employees
Association and the California Nurses Association have complied with the
necessary renewal provisions for 1971 recognition.
71-63 APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE: BEVERLY KEPPLE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, a three month medical leave of absence without pay for
Beverly Kepply was approved, as requested by the Hospital Administrator,
71-64 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-7 ESTABLISHING T!IE NORMAL WORK WEEK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
AND SI~RIFF ° S DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-7 establishing the normal work week for the
Public Works and Sheriff°s departments-was adopted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign.
71-65 DISCUSSION: SUBDIVIS ION WATER QUALITY CONTROL REGULATIONS
Howard Toussaint, sanitarian, appeared to discuss the subdivision
Water Quality Control regulations. Mr. Toussaint spoke on the new guide lines
established by the Water Quality Control Board. He stated that the Health
Department was attempting to keep the Board informed on this matter.
Time spent discussing the regulations, Mr. Toussaint said they would keep the
Board informed of future developments.
Supervisor McKillop said he would like to request that Clay
Castleberry call the subdivision committee together to discuss these
regulations, Mr. Toussaint said he would send a copy of this information
to the Local Agency Formation Commission.
71-66 QUESTIONS BY STUDE~dTS OF,BIGGS HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman Reynolds introduced Mr. Mel McLaughlin, teacher from
Biggs High School, and asked if he had any questions that he would like
to ask the Board members. The chairman asked if the students would like
to ask questions of the board members. Mr, McLaughlin asked questions
concerning the Gridley Fair. He asked if the Gridley fair would be combined
with the Silver Dollar Fair. Chairman Reynolds stated that these would be
questions that would be discussed at budget time.
Chairman Reynolds asked the Administrative Officer to forwaxd lists
of the different committees and-meetings that the Board members must attend
as part of the duties of a Supervisoro He stated that this would give the
students a better view of the responsibilities and duties of the Supervisor's
functions.
71-67 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER TO PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMISSION
Mr, Dave Vasco, county assessor, is the County°s appointee to
the Personnel Appeals Commission, Mr. Vasco requests that the Board designate
an alternate member to sit in his place in the review of an up-coming appeal,
Request discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried that Clay Castleberry, Director of Public'Works, be
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appointed 'as alternate member on the Personnel Appeals Commission, to sit in the
place of Dave Vasco, County Assessor, for this one hearing.
71-68 ACCEPT DURHAM CONSTABLE AUDIT & THE DURHAM JUDGE'S AUDIT
The Auditor advises that he has reviewed the final monthly cash
statement of the Durham Constable and that the orderly closing of the
Constable°s office and transfer of records has been accomplished. The
Auditor has also reviewed the final monthly cash statement of the Durham
Judge-and that the orderly closing of the Judge°s office and transfer of
records has been accomplished. Mro Nickelson stated that this was the official
notice of the Auditor that he has audited these offices and finds that all is
in order. Audits discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the reports on the Durham Constable audit and the
Durham Judge's audit were accepted, as reported by the Auditor.
71-69 APPOINTMENT-OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE OROVILLE MOS UITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Harry. A. Snelbaker and Walter E. Thode were re-appointed
to the Board of Trustees of the Oroville Mosquito Abatement District for twa
year terms, expiring December 31, 1972.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:55 to hold an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 12:25 following an executive session.
71-70 APPROVE PROCEEDT?QGS WITH APPEAL OF A BUTTE COUNTY WELFARE CASE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, County Counsel was authorized to proceed with an appeal
involving Butte County Welfare Case No. 0430-1002.
71-71 APPROVE PROCEEDING WITH APPEAL OF A CALIFORNIA PERSONNEL BOARD CASE
.~ An motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, County Counsel was authorized to proceed with the
appeal of California ,Personnel Board case No. 5095.
RECESS: 12:30
RECONVENED: 1:30 A11 Board members present.
71-72 APPROVE .DANCE APPLICATION: GLASS_ONZON
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the application o€ Clint Gordy 'for the Glass Onion to
conduct a dances to be held at 5987 Clark Road, Paradise on December 31, 1970
and on Fridayr ar Saturdayfnights for the first quarter of _1971 was approved.
71-73 ADOPT THE BLOGK MCGIBBONY REPORT ON BUTTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Pursuant to Board instructions, Dr. Green appeared to review and discuss
the Block, McGibbony report with the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Green stated
the purpose of how they had become involved and how they went about the study
of the Butte County Hospital. Dr. Green stated that what.-was .involved was a
two phase program. 1) What the hospital's roll should be in the community;
a nd (2) how do you implement such a role.
Dr. Green said they had outlined, in the report, what they felt should
be the role of the Butte Gounty hospital. They -felt that the hospital should
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continue to operate. They felt the County should change the manner in which
the hospital is governed. They also suggested that the County reevaluate
the contract for community OB care.
Dr, Green stated that the report is based on population projection,
They felt that in the leng run this plan would be the most economical, They
felt that this plan will set the stage for the future. Dr. Green said it
was felt that this-plan will help to build confidence in the hospital, It
is a plan that represents future health trends>
Time was spent discussing the report and the tale of the Board of
Trustees that wou"ld be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Green
stated that the Board of Supervisors would still have control over the hospital
because of the budget. Supervisor Mc~Cillop felt that the Board of Trustees
should be given screening ability and be able to make recommendations to the
Board of Supervisors about the appointment of the Administrator at the Hospital.
Dr. Greer stated that the plar_ was flexible en ought that if, would meet all
trends,
setters were read from:
1. Albert .B. Warrens, MAD. which stated that the Butte~Glenn Medical
Society unanimously recommended that an independent Board of Trustees be
established to operate the Butte County Hospital.
2. W. R. ®1son, M.D,, Chief of Staff, Butte County Community
Hospital. The letter states that the Medical Staff of the Butte County
Community Hospital unanimously recommend that a Board of Trustees be created
to operate the Butte County Community Hospital.
3. Mrs. Doris D. Mcl~aughlin, Administrator., Chico Community
Memorial Hospital> The letter states that the hospital administrators feel
that a Board of Directors should be appointed to assist in the governing of
the hospital.
Dr. Warrens was present and made a statement to the Board at this time.
Dr. Warrens stated that this was the first time that the medical segment of
the community had made a recommendation as a whole. He explained the
recommendatior_ of the medical society. The medical community is in complete
agreement that a Board of Trustees should be appointed by the Board of
Supervisors.
Supervisor McKillop stated that he wculd like to see the Board
adopt this study and recommendations:. He said he would like to thank those
who prepared the report. He felt the Board should now go to work and
follow up on the xecommendations of the report.
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and unanimously carried, that the report of Block, McGibony Associates, Inc.
be adopted as the direction in which the County should go for the utilization
of the Butte County Hospital and that this Board of Supervisors appoint a
Board of Trustees for the management of the Butte County Hospital.
Dr. Chiapella spoke on the report and the operation of the
hospital. He set out his opinion concerning the operation of the hospital
in the future.
Chairman Reynolds stated that the Board should commend Supervisor
Mc~illop for the hours that he has gut in on the many hospital meetings,
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Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that the Personnel
Office was ready to recruit for the hospital administrator, Time spent
discussing the recuitment of the hospital administrator, Discussed the
appointment of the Board of Trustees, It was stated that the Board should
decide how many should serve on the Board of Trusteeso Chairman Reynolds
appointed Supervisors Madigan and McKillop to meet and discuss the appointments
of the members of the Board of Trustees and to bring back the criteria of
the structuring cf the Board of Trustees., Chairman Reynolds requested that
Supervisors Madigan and McKillop report back to theBoard in two weeks and
the Board could then start on the recruitment of the trustees,
71°74 SUPERVISOR MAXON, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND COUNTY COUNSEL TO GO
TO SACRAMENTO TO MEET WITH GOVERNOR°S STAFF: LEGAL SERVICES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, Supervisor Maxon-was directed to accompany the
Administrative Officer and County Counsel to Sacramento to meet with the
Governor..°s sta££=and members of the Office of Economic Opoortunity to
discuss revised plans for legal aid to the poor and the new aspects that
they have in minds
71-75 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 71-8 and 7i-9 IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICES OF
SUPERVISORS DFJNAWAY AND HOWSDEN
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, Resolution 71°8 commending Supervisor Runaway for
his past services to the County and Resolution 71-9 commending Supervisor
Howsden for his past services to the County were adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign
71-76 COUNTY GOLTNSEL TO PREPARE LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SAN LUIS OPISPO's
OPPOSITION TO AB 1990 _
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
-and unanimously carried., County Caunsel was requested to prepare a letter
to the State Legislature, for the Chairman to sign, in support of San
Luis Opispo County°s resolution in opposition to AB 1990a
71-77 CERTIFICATION OF PETITION PROTESTIRTG THE ADOPTION OE SUPERVISOR°S SALARY
Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Eleanor Becker, Election Supervisor,
filed the certification which was attached to the petition protesting adoption
of salary ordicance ~F1131, concerning the salary of the supervisorsp The
certificate states that there are 4,004 qualified signatures on the petitions,
Certi:Eication accepted by the Board,
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:35 P.M, to reconvene on Tuesday, January 19, 1971
at 9:00 aam,
ATTEST: CLARK Aid NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
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Board of S~ervisor°s Clerk
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