HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012671January 26, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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OOUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9200 a,mo pursuant to adjournment
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, and Chairman Reynoldse
Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Aaniel Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.,
INVOCATIONS Rev.. W. T. Scott, Wescott Christian Center, Oroville~
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
71-121 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the minutes of January 19, 1971 were approved as submitted.
7I-122 COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs, Charles Griffith, Ventura. Mrse Griffith writes regarding subdivision activities
in Butte County and forwards newspaper clippings which she considers of
interest. Discussed; no action taken,
Councilman D, W, Spurgeon, Gridley, Mr, Spurgeon writes regarding the acquisition
of proposed site for the transfer station in Gridleyo Discussed;
no action takena
Petition for interim zoning. A petition is filed with 39 signatures of Paradise
residents requesting interim zoning pending formal application for
rezoning on lots 12 through 23 on Assessor's Map 53-03.
Referred to P1_anning Commission,
Mrs4 Jean C. Covell, Paradise. Mrs, Covell requests that an ordinance be adopted
extending the interim zoning of the area between Pearson Road,. Nunnelly
Road, Sawmill Road, and the existing A-R zone to-the east to be presented
for adoption on January 26, See action taken later in the meeting
County Superintendent of Schools, Mr, Evans writes to invite members of the Boax•d
of Supervisors to attend the 24th annual conference of the California
Association of County Superintendents of Schools and the California County
Boards of Education in Asilomar on March 14 through 17, 1971.
Discussed; no action taken
Meade Engineers. The engineering firm from Marysville requests consideration for
use of their professional engineering services in general consultation,
planning, design, inspection and contract administration for public works
type projects. Referred to Director of Public Works.
City of Oroville. Mr. Gonce, city administrator, writes regarding a study of the
use of the Oroville Municipal Airport in which it was determined that some
70% of the persons hangaring or tying down aircraft at the Airport are
county residentse The City Council requests consideration the same as
that given to Chico Airport as to paxticipation in the upgrading of the
Oroville Municipal Airport in the sum of $12,600 and requests that
consideration of this amount be given by the Board in the Cour_ty's 1971-
72 budget. Discussed, Mr, Mickelson stated the City wanted assistance
for runway worko It was stated that this request would be discussed
again at a later dated
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The California Nurses' Association. The Association writes regarding the Board of
Supervisors'intent to appoint a board of trustees for supervising of the
Butte County Hospital and requests consideration of the appointment of
Miss Agnes Dix of Chico to the Board as a representative of the nursing
profession. Referred to Supervisors Madigan and McKillop.
Butte County Mosquito Abatement District. Mr. Hazeltine, manager, comments on the
Board's xecent consideration for the need and desire for implementation of
a dam on the Feather River to maintain higher water levels in and near
Oroville. He points out certain possible difficulties regarding higher
water levels in certain areas and the consequence of increasing of the
mosquito problem. Discussed; no action taken at this time,
County of Sonoma. The County forwards copy of its Resolution ~~31788 urging action
to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale
of beverages in disposable, non-returnable containers, Discussed;
suggested that this be discussed at a City-County meeting.
Butte County Fair Board. The Board forwards copy of the minutes of its meeting
of January 18, 1971. Discussed; Chairman Reynolds requested that the
Administrative Officer check with Fair Board about flooring contract.
Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Copies of their invoices to the State
Public Utilities Commission for the share of the cost of maintaining
automatic grade crossing protection during the calendar year 1970 in
the amount of $1,230. This is for information only
Public Utilities Commission. The Commission sends notice of prehearing conference
regarding an application by Western Union Telegraph for certain rate
increases, Information only.
State Controller. The Controller's office forwards notification of apportionment of
federal grazing fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1970.
Information only,
State Human Relations Agency. The Agency forwards copy of letter to Dr. Heindl
acknowledging receipt of the County Drug Abuse Control Plan.
Information only,
Department of Conservation, Mr. Stearns, director, gives notice to the County that
the administrative overhead rate for the Schedule A portion of our annual
cooperative contract for fire protection services will be increased for the
1971-72 fiscai year to 10.5%. Referred to Administrative Officero
It was stated that this matter would increase the tax rated Mr, Nickelson
explained the situation.
A, E< McCo~lam, Chief Engineer and General Manager, The Reclamation Board.
Confirming appearance before the Board on February 2, 1971.
Cook & Associates. Meeting concerning County water and Sewer Element with the
joint boards of the Sutter, Butte, West Gridley and Richvale irrigation
Districts. Clay Castleberry will attend the meeting.
State Park and Recreation Commission. Notice of Meeting in the Board of Supervisors°
Room on Thursday, February 11th, 1971.
City of Chico; Resolution of the County of the City of Chico Declaring that City
provides fire protection service within its jurisdiction and should not
be assessed by Butte County for Fire Protection serviceso Referred to
County Council.
71 123 LIME SADDL£ MARINA DISCUSSION
Supervisor Maxon said he would like to have Mr. Seivers, operator of
the Lime Saddle Marina, appear before the Board to discuss the operation of the
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marina, Supervisor Maxan explained his requesto He asked if the funds that are
being collected for use of the lam were being turned over to the Countyo Mre Castle-
berry will report back to the Board on the collection of fees at this marinao
Mro Castleberry said that if the Board desired, he could ask Mre Sewers to meet
with County representatives to discuss his plans for the marina, Supervisor
Maxon requested that Mra Castleberry check on the flag pole at the marina;
he stated that the flag was not being flowno Mr, Castleberry will check on this
and report back to the Boarde Supervisor Madigan suggeste3 that the Auditor
check on the receipts that are being filed for fees collected at this marinao
71-124 NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WELFARE REMODELING: PHASE 4
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the work of Modern Building Coo for the Phase IV remodeling
of the Butte County Welfare Building was accepted, the Chairman was authorized
to sign the Notice of Completion and authorization was granted for the final
payment to the contractor less 10% pending expiration of lier_ period and completion
of punch List items,
71-125 REPORT TO BOARD ON CORRESPONDENCE FROM DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on AB 2300, which
amends the State Housing Law, stating that it will require local governments to
adopt the latest editions of the Uniform Codes applicable to apartment houses,
hatels and dwellings and their accessory structures by November 23, 1971, or they
will be in effect anywaya Jim Glanders set forth the changes in the Law, He
stated that there was a push to get uniformity in the building codeso Under this
law, mobile homes will have to be inspected if they are outside the mobile home
parks, Time spent discussing the changes; no action taken at this timed
71-126 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFEIi~S k'OR ROAD PROJECTS
Public Works recommends the transfer of project funds from East Avenue
(Ceres to Mariposa) in the amount of $25,000, and Palmetto Avenue ($30,000) to
East Avenue (Pillsbury to Freeway)o These projects will be rescheduled
when drainage is provided in accordance with Board policy, B, From road reserve
to road and bridge maintenance --$100,000, This is necessitated by the addition
of approximately $50,000 in employee benefits after the budget was made up last
year, high maintenance costs in the Butte-Meadows_Jonesville area and the rise
in costs of aggregate materials and an approximate 20% increase in asphalt costs;
also snow removal, Mra Castleberry stated that East Avenue {Pillsbury to
Freeway) will possibly be delayed past summer inasmuch as rights of way must be
acquired and Public Works will be proposir_g an underground utility district to
cover this area, necessitating a longer time for utility relocation, Request
discussed,
On motion of SupervisorMcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following fund transfers were authorized:
1a Transfer of project funds from East Avenue (Ceres to Mariposa)
in the amount of $25,000 and Palmetto Avenue {$30,000) to
East Avenue (Pillsbury to Freeway)
2, From road reserve to road and bridge maintenance -$100,000,
71-127 AUTHORIZE OPENING OF BIDS: CSA ~k34--GRIDLEY SWIMMING POOL
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, advertising for bids for plans and specifications for construction
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of bath house and shade structure at the Gridley Swimming pool was authorized,
bids to be opened Febr+.sary 9, 1971 at 11:00 a,me
71-128 ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR DRAINAGE-LASSEN AND LUPIN AVEN`dES MOBILE HOME CO~JRT
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that prior to the
Board's ?yew policy of $200 per living unit, a use permit was approved by the
Planning Commission for a mobile home court within an existing drainage districto
This was approved subject to posting his pro rata share of existing drainage
facility costs and making temporary solutions on his own propertya A check
for $1,475 has been submitted and did equal the gro rata share, Request discussed,
On motion of SupervisorMcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the acceptance of $1,475, inasmuch
as the use permit and conditioras were made prior to Board's new policy and that it
be deposited in a trust fund for drainage purposes in the Lassen and Lupin Avenueso
71-129 PERSONNEL ACTION: BRIDGE CREW
Public Works stated they would like to advise the Board that Personnel
Department is being asked to eliminate one position from the Connty road and
bridge maintenance section (bridge constructor) to keep operation costs down
as much as possiblea See salary ordinance amendment adopted later in Board
minuteso
71-130 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-11 DECLARING THROUGH HIGHWAY (BELL ROAD)
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-11 declaring through highway (Bell Road) was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo
71-131 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO, 1141 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS
On motion of SupervisorMadigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1141 establishing speed limits on certain
county roads (Muir Avenue; Rodeo Avenue and Nord Avenue) was adopted and the
Chairman was authorized to signo
71-132 APPROVE REMOAELING OF STRIPING MACHINE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, remodeling of striping machine in the amount of $5,000
was authorized, money to come from delay of purchase of other items in budgeto
71-133 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SALE, RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIO:~T: CANYON BRIVE 27553-68-1
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the agreement for sale for right of way acquisition for
Canyon Drive 27553 68-1 Project was approved as follows:
Ma L, Gilbertson et al Oo019 No price
the Chairman. was authorized to sign and the Auditor was authorized to issue
the warrant upon demand of County's escrow agento
71-134 ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS: RIGHT OF WAY ASiJISITIONS
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following deeds were accepted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign the certificates of acceptance:
Canyon Drive 27553-68-1 Pcl, 10 D, A, George et al
Paradise Pines Fir kiaven Development Co,
Dunster Drive AP 751-31-27 Co Go Dunster eI al
Paradise Pines Lloyd Steele
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Paradise Pines
9/ II
Skyway ~~51261 & Steiffer Rda
Canyon Drive 27553°b8°1
Lloyd Steele
Wo S, Hook et ux
Lloyd Steele
Pclo 8 Go Io Landes
71°1'35 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF_P~TI`120NSo ABANDON~~rI' OF ACKERMAN AVE & SPEED ZONE°BLOCK RD
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, requested that the Board
acknowledge the petiticr_ for abandonment of. Ackerman Avenue, Durham and have the
petition referred to Planning Commissions A petition requesting a speed zone
on Block Road was also acknowledged and referred to Public Works,
71-136 APPROVE AGREEMENT WTTH SU~?'mER_C9ii1~T~': CROSS°GOUNTY°LINE WORK
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the agreement with Sutter Co+anty for cross-county°line
work was approved and the Chairman was autho•x•ized to sign, contingent upon
approval by County Gounselo
71°137 APPROVAL O:F MEDICAL S'TAF'F M~IBERS ~ APPROVAL OF D.R, DONALD Le STONER. AS ~ Q 1 d O
CLINICAL LABORATORY DIRECTOR
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the medical staff members for County Hospital were approved
and the appointment of. Dr, Donald L, Stoner as clinical laboratory director ,
was approved and the Chairmar_ was authorized to sign said appointmentso List
of said appointments ore file with Clerk,
I1-138 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO BE WRITTEN CONCERNING COU?~T`X'S CONCERN__ABOUT_Sa_~_i25
Dave Vasco, County Assessor, explained Senator Collier°s bill, Saga 1250
This bill concerns possessory interest< Mr, Vascc stated that this bill would
limit the value of the cutting rights, Mro "~7asco explained the purpose of the lawn
Bill discussedo Mr, Vasco stated he was asking for concurrence by this Board
of opposition to this bill, He stated that the Boardes opposition should be
forwarded to Assemblyman .Tohnson and Sena°.:or Marlero Mr. Vasco stated that if
this bill goes through it would have an adverse effect on the County,
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried that a letter be written to the California County Supervisors
Association, the Nine Northern County Supervisors Association, 'to Assemblyman
Johnson, Senator Marley, Senator Collier arad to Mra Cook setting forth this
County°s concern about S, Bo 125 grad setting forth the County`s opposition
to the Bill, both. to its constitutionality and to she equity of the billo
AYES< Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, McKiliop and Chairman Reynolds
NOESC Supervisor Maxor_
71°139 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SER°JICE AWARD TO JO SKINNER
Chairman Reynolds presented a service award to Je Skinner who is
retiring on February 1 after nearly 40 years of service with Butte Goantyo
Chairman Reynolds thanked Mrse Skinner for her many years of service to the
Countya F, H, Seely, County Auditor, stated that it was with great regret
that he saes Mrs, Skinner leave her position with hi.s office, Mre-Seely
announced that there would be an open°house held on Friday, January 29th,
1971 in honor of Mrsa Skinners
71°140 DIRECTION GIVEN TO COUNTY AUDITOR TO COMPLETE AUDIT AT HOSPITAL AND MAKE
PETTY GASH COilDTT ON FEB'RTIARY 5th
Fo H, Seely, County Auditor, questioned the Board about Item 71°91 in
the January 19th Board minuteso .Mro Seely asked if the Board was requesting Maim
to make an audit of the hos~italo The Board said they were not requesting that
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h.e make an audits l't ha.d been indicated that th.e Auditor was making his
quarterly audio: of the hospital and that this would clear the recordso
Mro Seely stated that he could make a cash cheek by FEbruary Sth, but that
he could not complete t'he audit by that dates It was stated that Mro
i7illiamson was bonded and that the bond would give the Audi~:~r lime to complete
the audits
It wras moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon
and unanimously carried, that the County Auditor be directed to ~;omplete his
quarter;Cy~ audit,.. and t:hai: he make a petty cash count•~ on Febrv.ary 5, 1971<
71141 COLYN'T'Y' COUNSEL TO PR.EPAR~ RESOLUTION IN S"iJPPOR,T OF RE?'EDTylON OF' CODNT~' FAIR
F„ HD Seely, County Audi.tor., sva.ted that there has been a move to
eliminate the county fair at Gridleyo He asked the Board what the Coun~y was
going to do about the faire Operation of "the fair discussedo Mro Seely stated
that the county fairs in other counties have x'ecaived strong support by their
Board of Supervisorse Mr, Seely said he would support keeping 'the county fair
in this countyo
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, County Counsel was authorized to draft a resolution to
support the retention of the Butte County Fair existence at Gridley, Californian
71°142 AT;DT'1'OR AUTHORIZED TO DELETE T'k1E QuAR'ERAY PRINT Ou?' ON mA~2'N'G E7ufiI'IIES
At the request of the County .Auditor, it was moved by Supervisor
McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carxi ed, that the
County Auditor delete the print out on the taxing ex-stii:ies that has been
prepared quarterly by the County Auditor,
71m143 APPEARANCE OF DON L•y'I'LE~ CHICO: PETITIONS CONCERNING AIR POI~!7TT.ON
Don Lytle, East 7th Street, Chico, said he would like to present to
the Board petitions signed by residents who are concerned about air pollution,
The Chairman. requested that Mro Lytle present these petitions at 11000 a,mo
at the time of the hearing on air pollution,
RECESSo 10030
RECONVENEDo 10045
71°144 MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO 1142 FOR INTERIM ZONING FAILS
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan and seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
that Ordinance Noo 1142° an interim ordinance amending Cou*?.ty Ordinance 925,
consolidating "R°1" (Single°family residential] district for lots 12 through 23
on Assessor9s Map 53°03, for property on Maxwell Drive, Paradise, be adopted and
the Chairman authorized to signs
AYESa Supervisors Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds
NOESo Supervisors Gilman and Maxon
Motion failedo
71-145 REPOR.'T ON JEAN C COVEL•L et al° PROPOSED RFZONT~I~
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, reported on fhe action of the Planning
Commission at the January 21, 1971 meeting concerning the proposed rezoning
from A°2 limited to "A»~R" (agricultural°residential) district, for area
described as the northeast quarter of Section 24, T'22N, R3E, MDB~M, Paradises
The Planning Commission°s action was to take no actions They could not reach
a decision in this matters Time spent discussing action to be taken at this
timed Chairman Reynolds stated that it as u o the Board to decide action
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that should be taken by this Board„ County Counsel stated that the Board
should either adopt the ordinance at this time, or n_ot adopt the ordinance,
71-146 ADOPT ORAINANz'E N0, "1143 ZONING A POR"TTON OF' THE COui~iTY AS AN "A-R"
(AGRICULTURAL-RT!;SIDEIV~'IAL) DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING RT'a~ULATIONS FOR THE
USE OF LAND AATD THE CONSTRi7CTI0N OF BIJILDI?~GS
On motion of Supervisor Maxor_, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, 0~•dinance KTo, 1143 zoning a portion of Sectio_~ 24, T'L2N, R.3E, MDB & M,
described as the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter, and the east
half of the northeast quartex• of the northeast quarter, said Section 24,
as. an "A~,R`3 (agricultural:-Residential)~District was~adcpted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign, Supervisor Gilman abstained from votingo
71-147 ADOPT ORDTNANCE N0, 1144 AN I?~TERIM ORDINAN~~E ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNT',
AN' "A-R" (AGRIC;ULTURAL~RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT, A.rID ES~ABi,ISHI~TG REGIiI,ATIONS
FOR THE tTSE OF_ 7 Ar7_D_ A_N~3 'cHE CONSTRUCTION OF 3?JILDINGS
Time spent discussing the request of KTrso Jean. Cd Covell, Paradise,
for the adoption of an ordinance extending the interim zoning of the area between
Pearson Rcad, Nunnelly Road, Sawmill Road, and ~::he existing A~R zone to the
Basta The present ordinance expires February 4, 197i~
On motion of Super•~isor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1144, an interim ordinance zocxing a portion of
the County an "A-R" (Agricultural residential) district, and establishing
regulations for the use of land and the construction of buildings was adopted
and theChairman was authorized to signo
71-148 APPROVE TENTATIVE MAP o WH15'PERIATG PINES SUBDIV"2STON UTT1'?` ~k3
On motion of Supervisor Klaxon, seconded by Super+risor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the tentative map of Whispering Pines Subdivision, Unit ~k3,
20 lots, south side of Elliott road extensio_}, east of Sawmill Road and west of
Kibler road, Paradise was approved, subject to conditions set forth within
Butte County Subdivision Committee°s report dated January 14, 19710
71-149 APPROVE TENTATIVE MAPo,LYNG]OOD ESTA'1'ES SUBDTVISION PARADISE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Kladigan and
unanimously carried, the tentative map of Lynwood Estates Subdivision, 12 lots,
off north end of Debbie Lane, north of Elliott road; south of Bii1_e road and
east of Clark road, Paradise, was appra-~re~9, subject to conditions set forth
within i3utte County ~ubdivisiori Committee's report dated January I4, 1971,
IAND DIVISIONS: NONE
ERCEPTIONS: NONE
71-150 APPROVE FUND1'NG OF "701" GR.'?:N= FROM RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCE'
Jim La*ason, Planning Director, F, Ha Seely, Auditor, and Clif
Nickelson, Administrative Officer, reported on the funding under the "701"
grant, stating funding is on a reimbursable basis which means that payments
to the engineerir..g firm doing the engineering work under agreement with.
BCAG must be made from local funds and then Maim for reimbursement be made
subsequently to the Council on Intergovernmental Relations There is a
claim from the engineering firm for work completed in the amount of $12,260,88-wish
no funds on hand in the Butte County Association of Governments to provide
interim financing for payment of this claim, Time spent discussing financing
of the claims for BCAGo Mro Nickelson explained the situationo Chairman
Reynolds stated that this-would be an interim type funding to complete the
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water and sewer study,
Mr. Seely stated that this method of financing is er_tirely unsatisfactory.
He said that as it stands now, the County is suppase ~tc exgend this money and
then wait to receive the funds from the Federal Governmer,.to The County would
advance the money and then file a claim with the Federal Goversanent for
reimbursement of the funds that have been. expended, Supervisor McKillop stated
that the Federal Government never ga.ves Y.he money until the work has been done.
County Counsel explained how the Federal Government handled these grants.
Time spent discussing how the financing should be hardled~
It was moved by Supervisor McKi'l1op~ seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and unanimously carried that the ~'70iPP grant. be'fina:•.ced by .a tr~hsf'c:r of X20,000
from the ~ Reserve far Contingency aitd. that. the CauY?ty bill the Cities for their
portion of the unreimbursed edst's" _on `a ao~sl'atio ~~:3~asis. -_ . .
7i°~151 AUTELORTZE PLA11bTING STAFF ASSISTA11CEa AS REQi'ESTED
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, said ghat because of the present vacancy
on the Planning staff it will be extremely difficult for the Plarming Department
to meet the deadline for comp"letion of the Ceunty General Plan. He stated that at
the last BCAG meeting, the staffing problem was discussed, Mro ,awson explained
his views regarding this matter. Mr, Lawson requested the following:
7., Overtime fox his present staff
2. Authoriza=ion to negotiate for additional staff member at
the third step of the salary range
3o Extra help to catch ap on the backlog of planning matters
Time spent discussing the request of Planning Directoro
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded ty Supervisor Gilman a:kd
unanimously carried, Planning Department was au~horized to employ an additional
planner at the third step of the salary ra-ge and authorized to utilize salary
savings for overtime and extra helpo
71152 P'i1SLIC HEARID1Go AIR. PO~,I,U~"i0?~T DISTRIC`P_IZES~~,ii`?'"`ON IdOo 7I-1
The public hearing on Air Pollution District Resolution Noo 71°1
was held as advertised. Dan Blackstock, County Gouresel, s*_ated there were
errors in the proposed rL,les and reglliaslOT=.So Page 2, Section 1°9, concerning
aircraft< It was stated that this section could be deletedo Congress has
enacted a statute relating to emissions from aircxafte Corrections to the
rules and regulations set forth and discussed, County Counsel stated that he
would recommend that the rules be amended as set out by county counsel's office.
Mr. Blackstock stated that the corrections could be approved at the close of
the hearingo
kearing opened to the public. Appearirsgo
to Mro Don Lytle. Mr ,. Lytle read a prepared statement and
presented petitions signed by residents of Butte County. The petitions request
the abandoning of all open burning by rune 1972,
2. Mro Wmo Thompkins, 6413 ParkWood, Paradise. He read
papers concerning air pollution.
3. Mr, Ao Bo Everetts, Harvey Roado He stated he was opposed to a
ban on open. burning. He said lee did not think it was realistic to expect
people in the outlying areas to haul their rubbish to the dump siteso
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4, Mrsa Bertha Smith, Bille Road, Paradise. She suggested an
assessment tax to be used to have someone pick up the refuse,
5. Mr, Mel Speigle, 1862 Norwood Drive, Paradise. He passed
out pamphlets concerning controlled burning.
6o Gordan Casamajor, Chico. He stated that leaves were not allowed
to be burned within the city limits of Chico. He felt it would be quite complex
if the residents of the county adjacent tc the city limits were allowed to burn
their leaves, He requested that Section 2-10 be restricted to not allow burning
in the areas around "the city limits. He felt there should be a definite boundary;
the section should exclude the area in the perimeter of the Chico city limits,
Supervisor McKillop suggested that the City of Chico prepare the boundary and
plat to show the area that would restrict the burning of leaves. Mr, Casamajor
said the City of Chico would be willing to cooperate and do what they could
to help in this matter.
Mr. Casamajor asked if the railroad companies would be allowed to
lztrn along their tracks. Mr, Blackstock said there was concern about how a
public entity could get rid of the debx•ison their property. Mr. Blackstock
said he has avoided setting up a permit section in. the regu7.ations, He said
the State would send down regulations concerning permits.
RECESS: 1:05
RECONVENED: 1:30
RECESS: The Board recessed at this time to go into an Executive Session to
interview applicants for the position of Veteran Service Officer.
RECONVENED: ':The Board reconverted at 2:45 P,M, following an exenu~~ive session..
The Board continued with the hearing on Air Po7.lution., Time spent
discussing the appointments to the air pollution hearing board, County Counsel
said he would research the makeup of the hearing board and report back later
in the meeting, "
Also appearing: Mr. Rolland He.~sser, Chico. He commended the Board
on the attention their have been paying to regulating air pollution in
Butte County, Mx, Hauser sew out facts concerning air pollution. He said that
adverse visibility days have increased in the past few yearso He set out
facts he felt were pertinent to this hearing,
County Counsel stated he would contact the City of Chico and
ask them to present a proposed zone for the restriction of leaf burning,
He will request that they put their plan together. He will also contact
the city of Oroville and ask if they desire tc prepare the same type plan..
Hearing continuted for two weeks to Tuesday, February 9th,
1971 at 1:15 P,M,
71-153 APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE:_DELORES WHEELER
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, a 90 day unpaid medical leave of absence was approved
for Delores Wheeler, commencing on February 1, 1971.
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71-154 ADOPT ORDINANCE NOo 1145 AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINA~?CE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1145 ame*?dir_g the salary ordinance was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo
71-155 REJECT TS~ETnTRITER BIDS
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, all typewriter bids were rejected and the Purchasing Officer
was authorized to negotiate for typewriters,
71°156 AWARD OF BIDS: OFFICE FURNITURE
On motion o£ Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, office furniture bids were awarded as follows:
Section I ° Sierra Stationers
Sections II, V, and VII - Dippel Business Equipment
Sections ITT, IV, VI Feather River Office Machines
Section VIII Office Utilities
71-157 CALL FOR BIDS - FIRE TRUCK BUILDUP AND E UIPMENT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, call for bids for fire truck buildup and fire truck equipment
were authorized, bids to be opened in the Purchasing Office on February 24, 1971
at 2:30 PoM, Report and recommendation of r~-ward will be made to the Board by
March 16, 1971,
71-158 TRAVEL REQUEST APPRO_V$D
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the request of the Hospital Administrator was approved for
Susan Loveless, laboratory technologist, to attend seminar sponsored by
Scientific Products on laboratory procedures and equipment, to be held in
Oakland on February 18 and 19, 19710 There will be no cost to the Countyo
71-_159 B_UDGBT TRANSFERS_
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-46 Chico Marshal - $55067 from transportation and travel to
overtime
B-47 Oroville Justice Court - $130,00 from jury and witness
expense to equipment
B-48 District Attorney - $10000 from office expense to memberships
B-.51 District Attorney $2,500 from Reserve for Contingencies
to Special Departmer_t Expense
71-160 APPOINTMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMNIISS20N: NO ACTION TAKEN-
The appointments to Butte County Development Commission were
discussed; action put over to the Board meeting of February 2, 19710
71-161 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN MEMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH
ADVISORY BOARD
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Mrso Gertie Harris was appointed as the psychiatric
technician member of the Mental Health Advisory Board.
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71-162 REPORT ON HOSPITAL MATTERS BX S~7PERVISORS MC KILLOP AND MADIGAN
Supervisor McKillop and Supervisor Madigan met with the President of
the Butte-B1enn Medical Association and the administrators of the various
hospitals in the Gountya They all agreed with the report of Dr, Green and
felt a completely separate Board should be appointed to manage the hospital,
It was agreed that each Board of Supervisors member would appoint a member
to the Board of Trustees, the Trustees would appoint 3 doctors to be on the
Board and the 9th member would be the president of the Butte°Glenn Medical
Societyo The Board of Trustees would have the right. to appoint the hospital
administrator, It has been suggested that Dra Bailey be appointed acting
administrator until the Board and the new administrator are appointed,
Time spent discussing the appointment of the Board members, Chairman Reynolds
felt the selection of the board should be screened in an executive sessions
Supervisor McKillop had several documents that had been given to him
and he presented them to County Counsel to reproduce and present to each of
the Board memberse Supervisor McKillop stated that the Board members should
come up with suggested names for consideration within the next few weekso
The terms of the Trustees should be staggered,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Dr, Bailey was appointed interim administrator of the
Gounty Hospital until the permanent administrator is appointed, at an
additional salary of $750 per monthe to be effective February 5th, 19710
Supervisor McKillop stated there are still mammoth collection
problems at the hospital, He would like to have a verbal report on this
problem at the Board meeting of February 2, 1971,
71-163 BOARD DISCUSSIONS
Chairman Reynolds stated he had been informed that at the .joint
Water District Board meeting held in Gridley today, they requested that they
be given 30 days advance notice of hearings to be held by the Butte County
Association of Governments, concerning water matters,
Chairman Reynolds stated that he had not attended the City°Gounty
meeting held last weeko He said he hoped that this Board would ihake every
effort to speed up the development of the master plan for the sewer system for
the Oroville area, He said this Board should go on record as supporting the
development of the sewer system plan or it will be a catsstrophy to the
County. He urged this Beard to come up with salid action to support the
plan and to be able to contribute in any way they car_ to see that this plan
goes forwardo He said he was speaking to the total projects Supervisor
McKillop said the Gounty can not go into this thing until Gook comes up with
a plan,
71-164 APPEARANCE OF GLAUDE WELLS CHICO
Chairman Reynolds stated that Claude Wells was present at this time
to discuss his request concerning surveying of land, The County was suppose
to have an answer for him in this matter, Request referred back to Glay
Castleberry with the request that he report back to the Board on the mattero
RECESS: 3:45
RECONVENED: 4:00
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71°165 APPOI~ITIENT OF VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER.
Chairman Reynolds repoxted on the selection of the Veteran
Service Officero He said it was a tough selection to make as all the applicants
were high caliber mend He stated the selection.. had boiled down to Robert
0°Brian,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon anal
unanimously carried, Robert OrBrien was appointed Veteran Service Officer
commencing February 1, 197:10
71-166 APPOINTMENTS TO AIR POLI,UTI_ON EiEARING BOARD
On motion of Supervisor McKiliop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and°
unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Air Pollution Hearing
Board for the terms set out next to their nameso
la Harold Wright For a 1 year term
20 David Fuller. For a 3 year term
3, Robert Gunther For a 2 year term
71°167 DISCUSSIONo STOP SIGN ON MERIDIAN ROAD
Supervisor Gilman reported that about a week ago he had taken a ride
with-Clay .Castleberry, Director of Public Works, along Meridian Road, They
stopped a Highway Patrol officer and discussed the Southern Pacific Railroad
crossing on Meridian Roade Ii: was recommended that a stop sign should be
placed at this Location, Matter will be handAed by Public Works Departments
ADJOURNMENTa
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 4p10 P,Ma to reconvene on Tuesday, February 2, 1971 at 9000 a,m,
ATTESTe CLARK A, NELSON, COaTNT'Y CLERK
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BYa w .~_~t1 f1, t,ha ° an of the Board
Board_o Super~isars Clerk
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