HomeMy WebLinkAboutM013073January 30, 1973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTX OF BUTTE }
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment,
Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Cteai.rman McKillop.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Of:`icer, Dan Blackstock, County Covnsel, and
Claxk A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk,
INVOCATION; Rev. Patrick Murphy, Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Oxoville
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
73-136 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the minutes of January 23, 1973 were approved as mailed.
73-137 COMMUNICATIONS
Bertha /i, Smith, Paradise, Mrs. Smith writes in opposition to licensing or
o ~,`Z 5 regulation of homeowners sales such as patio, yard and garage sales,
Discuss:~d; no action taken.
Harry Squ.th, Paradise. Mr. Smith writes in opposition to licensing or
4`~ ~ regulation of home type sales. Discussed, Supervisor-C~mexon said
d he was satisfied with present ordinance. No action taken,
Fred Hillss Oroville. Mr. Hills writes on behalf of John V. Gaxgan requesting
consideration of a late application for land to come in under the
Williamson Act. Discussed. County Counsel will answer the letter and
request more information. Mr, Blackstock will repoxt back to the Board.
League of Women Voters of Butte County. The League requests consideration by the
d 0 G ~ Board for appointment of a lay committee to study chargex with view
l towards making several changes and list of such changes are enclosed.
Discussed; matter deferred to next week to make a decision in this matter,
Paradise Ghamber of Gommerce. Dale Reed, Chairman of the Paxadise Merchants
Association, asks that the Board appoint the Paradise Merchants
D ~ Association, which is the commercial arm of the Paradise Chambex, to
~~~ act as an advisory committee on increasing the services within County
^i Service Area No. 13. This is a lighting district currently serving
the business area of Paxadise. Discussede S~.e motion following
communications,
Paxadise Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber writes that it will sponsor an
informational meeting on February 5, 1973 at 7;30 pomp at the
~ ~ Paradise High School for the residents of County Service Area No. 45.
y~D~ They will invite County Counsel Blackstock, Public Works Director
Castleberry and Engineers McCain and Cook to set as a panel and
provide information. Discussed. Mr. Castleberry will contact them
and state that these County people would be at the meetings
California Department of Agricultureo The Department sends notice that Butte
l County will receive $8,178092 as the distribution of unclaimed tax
Dy ~ refunds by eligible users of agricultural gasoline for the 1971-72
~ fiscal year, Information an1y.
California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region. The
Central Valley Region project list for the 1973 through 1978 time frame
3 2a~a ~ which was adopted at the December 15, 19.72 meeting is forwarded for
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. information. Discussed; no action taken.
State Department of Social Welfare. Mr, Car~.eson, director, forwards copy of the
Welfare Reform Plan in California. Information only, No action
taken.
Public Utilities Commission. The Commission sends notice of hearing in Case
No. 8993 re underground extensions to commercial and industxiel
developments, etc. The Commission forwards copy of "special procedure
/ f% 0 ~~ for environmental matters" which it will submit in conformance with
the California Environmental Quality Acto Information only; no action
taken,
Shan Patterson, Board of Supervisors, Tehama Countyo He sets out the lack of
~ ~j attendance at the Air Pollution Control Coordinating Council. Read
~- ' and discussed. Supervisor Gilman stated he has attended all the
meetings. No action taken.
Mrsa Patricia Roux and Mrs. Judith De Marois. Zoning change near the John
~ J McManus Elementary School. Letter read and discussed. Referred to
~~~7' Planning Director to answer, A copy of the letter to be sent to
the ABC Board, also.
Application for a dance license. Butte County Rodeo, Discussed; action
deferred until next week in order that the Sheriff's approval may
be obtained.
William Penn Mott, Jr,, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation. Sixty day notice
that the State desires to resume control of Lime Saddle recreation area,
Letter read and discussed. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
-~ stated that he has asked County Counsel to prepare a resolution concurring
1~~4 with the State taking over this recreation area, Mr. Castleberry
explained the action that should be taken. Supervisor Gilman questioned
Mr. Castleberry about the small fishing access turn-grounds,
Discussed the matter of State taking over the operation of the recreation
area, See motion following communications.
73-138 PARADISE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO ACT AS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INCREASING
SERVICES WITHIN COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 13
Letter from the Paradise Chamber of Commerce suggesting that the
Paradise Merchants Association act as an advisory committee on increasing the
services within County Service Area No, 13 read and discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carxied that the Paradise Merchants Association be appointed
to County Service Area Noe l3 lighting committee to work with Public Works
Department in the fuxther development of lighting in the Paradise area, and that
the Board be advised of the names of the people to serve on said committee,
73-139 CONCUR WITH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION OF THEIR ASSUMING CONTROL
OF THE LIME SADDLE RECREATION AREA
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the Department of Parks and
Recreation in their assuming control of Lime Saddle Recreation-area, and that
Public Works Department continue with the planning of the turn-grounds and
with the State ultimately taking over the maintenance of the turnaroundse
73-1~r0 PLANNING DIRECTOR DESIGNATED AS SECRETARX OF THE PUBLIC LANDS & PUBLIC
PROTECTION COMMITTEE OF THE NINE NORTIiERN COUNTIES SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
Supervisor Gilman read a letter from the secretary of the Nine Northern
Counties Supervisors Association requesting that he name a secretary of the
Public Lands and Public Protection Committee, of which he has been asked to be
Chairman, He suggested that Jim L~agen16P1anning Director, be named as
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secretary; he feels there should be a laison between Planning and the Supervisors
Association. Appointment discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, was designated secretary to
the Public Lands and Publio Protection Committee of the Nine Northern Counties
Supervisors Association.
73-141 DISCUSSION: ALLOWING MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER TO BE PLACED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
TO HOUSE ELDERLY RELATIVE
Supervisor Gilman said he would like the Board to give consideration
to the providing of some mechanism in the County whereas people who desire to
assume the responsibility for an elderly relative could place a mobile home or
trailer upon there property. He feels that the time has arrived when the Board
should take some positive action in this matter, He feels that it gives the older
people some dignity to live alone and it relieves the County of the responsibility
of having them institutionalized. The mechanism could set out where these
homes could be placed. Request discussed. A use permit could be issued annual
for the placing of these homes.
Tt was moved by Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, that the problem of placing trailers or mobile homes
for elderly people on the property of the relative that desires to assume
responsibility for such person be referred to the Planning Commission, on a
priority basis, with the request that they give some direction of how they felt
would be the most appropriate way to handle these requests, and that they report
back to the Board in two weeks with their suggestions.
73-142 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TORSION BALANCE_SCAI,ES: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the purchase of a Torsion
balance scales and weights at a price of $50.00 for use in the milk inspection
laboratory, purchase to be from Mr. Ray Orrick.
73-143 GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY ON UNSECURED ACCOUNTS ON AIRPORT PROPERTY
0 ` On motion of Sugervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
~~?'' unanimously carried, the Treasurer-Tax Cellector was granted relief of accountability
for unsecured tax bills on airport property totalling $12,601,24.
73-144 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS FOR HOSPITAL E UIPMENT
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, call for bids on aflame photometer and a spectrophotometer, for tb
hospital, at an estimated cost of $3,500 and $2,500 respectively, was authorized,
with bid opening set fox February 23, 1973 in the Purchasing Office and with a
report to the Board on March 6.
73-144 REPORT ON TYPEWRITER PURCHASES
Guy Hart,-Oroville, was present to discuss the report on typewriter
purchases. Chairman McKillop said that Mra Hart has received a copy of the
memo from Purchasing Department concerning these purchases, He explained his
objections to the memo. He made reference to the State of California products
list. He said mainteaance of the typewriters should be supplied by the
dealer. He objected to the purchase of the IBM typewriters by two departments,
Mr. Hart said that this year the County is going to be asked
to bid typewriters out and are going to be asked to use the State bidders list.
His typewriters are not on the list. He requests that his machine be placed on the
list to be considered.
Report discussed; no action taken,
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73-145 TRAVEL REQUEST DISCUSSED: ACTION TAKEN
Bob O'Brien, veterans service officer, requests authorization for
himself and Lura O'Bryan to attend the mid winter training conference of the
California Association of County Veteran Service Officers, This will be held in
Tiburon, California February 14 through 16, 19730 Number of nights lodging two,
Estimated cost of trip $170, Travel by private car, Mro O'Brien feels that
there is necessity for two persons to attend this conference and has submitted
a memo of justification,
Request discussed, Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained
the request; he does not feel that it is necessary for both of these people
to attend the conference.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the request of Bob O'Brien, veterans service officer, for
himself and Lura O'Bryan to attend the mid winter training conference was denied
and authorization was granted for one person to attend said conference as
set out above.,.
73-146 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-66 Oroville Constable - $94 from transportation and travel to
insurance general
B-67 Chico Marshal - $184 from transportation and travel to
insurance general
B-68 District Attorney - $500 from transportation and travel and
$500 from office expense with $1,000 going to jury
and witness expense.
RECESS: 10:15
RECONVENED: 10:30
73-147 REPORT ON REVENUE SHARING
William Lawrence, Assistant Auditor, spoke to the Board on
revenue sharing. Shasta County has registered a protest; Mr, Lawrence said
his office has checked out the figures and he does not know the basis of
Shasta County's protest. Funds discussed. Mro Lawrence was requested to keep
the Board advised in this matter, No action taken at this time,
73-148 INFORMATION ITEM: REPORT ON FLORENCE Mo BOERNER APPLICATION FOR REZONING
Rhe Florence M, Boerner-application to rezone from "S-2" (medium-
density Suburban-Residential) District to "R-1" (single family residential)
District for property generally described as a portion of the southwest querter
of the northwest quarter of Sec. 25, T22N, R3E, MDB&M, located south of Roe Road
and west of "Parkway Acres Estates", identified as AP 55-22-03, AP 55-22-05 and
AP 55-22-30, containing 17 acres, more or less, Paradise was recommended for
denial on January 18, 1973 by the Planning Commission. Presented for Board
informationo
73-149 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET ON ZOI3ING MATTERS
Public hearings were set for February 20, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, on the
following items:
to Durham Community Planning Committee - rezoning from A-2 to "A-3",
unincorporated areas of Butte County at the town of Durham. Interim
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zoning to expire February 25, 1973.
20 Butte College, Pres., Alpert Schlueter - to reinstate "A-3" zoning
in area surrounding Butte College. Interim zoning to expire
February 25, 1973.
3. Butte County Planning Commission initiated - rezoning from °R-4"
(maximum-density dwelling restricted service) and "A-R" (agricultural-
residential) district to "PA-C" (planned area-cluster) district for
that area described as "Eden Roc Estates Subdivision," per map recorded
in Map Book 35 at Pages 18, 19, 20 and 21, located on the southwest
corner of Pentz-Magalia Road and Bi11e Road, Paradise, containing
14 acres, more or less,
4. Ronald A, Sanford, et al - rezone from "A-2" (general) district
to "A-R" (agricultural-residential) district for property generally
described as located south of Gridley-Colusa Hwy „ east of Block Road,
north of Little Avenue and west of Randolph Avenue and the city limits
of Gridley, containing 175 acres, more or less.
73-150 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps were approved, subject
to the conditions of the Planning Commission, and with the findings that they
are consistent with the General Plan:
to Kenneth Ja Bettis, AP 31-01-05, 2 lots, on Table Mountain Blvd „
opposite Garden Drive, Oroville,
2a Irvin Do Schlaf, AP 46-36-30, 31, 82 and 83, 2 lots, on Bruce Road,
off Humboldt Road, above Chico.
3a Dorrance A. Locey, AP 38-24-053, 2 lots, on Gage Shippee Road,
off Hwy. 99Ea, near Nelson. Engineer: D, R. Roper
4. William Owen, AP 22-24-72 and AP 22-29-26, 2 lots, on Jones Road,
off Gridley Colusa Hwy., Gridley. Surveyor: Grant Elliott, Jr.
5. Donald Farrand, AP 44-03-82, 4 lots, on the Esplanade, opposite
Eaton Road, Chico. Engineer: McCain Assoc.
6. Carl L, Burns, AP 37-21-78, 3 lots, off Forbestown Road, near
Forbestowno Surveyor: Thomas Odekirk
7. James Horner, AP 45-41-13, 4 lots, on Vallombrosa Avenue, between
Hooker Oak and Big Chico Creek, Chicoo Engineer: McCain Assoc,
8. Thiel Lippincott, AP 57-38-57 (Portion of}, 3 lots, '~ mile off
Robert Ea Lee Drive, Forest Ranch.
9. Gary Lippincott, AP 57-38-45 (Portion of) 2 lots, on Robert E, Lee
Drive, off Hwy. 32, northwest of Little Chico Creek, Forest Ranch.
10. Judson Kirk Crum, AP 57-38-37 & 52, 2 lots, on Robert Eo Lee Drive,
off Hwy. 32, Forest Ranch, Surveyor: Gary Lippincott
11. Gage Schubert, AP 52-26-56, 2 lots, on Hillcrest Drive, off
Foster Road, Paradise. Surveyor: Gary Lippincott
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, reported on a tentative parcel map that is
adjacent to Lake Oroville, The property is owned by Martin Rucker and it is in rather
rugged terrain. He said that it is questionable whether they could comply with the
criteria of the Water Quality Control Board. County Counsel recommended that a
letter be sent to the developer advising them of the probability that they might
not be able to develop the lots, Tentative map discussed, Chairman McKillop
felt that the map should be approved with the conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission and that Mr, Lawson write a letter to the developer that there
is a strong possibility that these lots would ~tqt be able to meet the criteria
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of the Water Quality Control Board, Action discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the tentative parcel map recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission of: Martin Rucker, AP 37-53-67 & 68, 4 lots, off Enterprise Road on
County of Butte Feather Falls Road, near Oroville (Engineer: Kendall Engineering)
was approved, subject to the three conditions of the Planning Commission, with
the finding that it is consistent with the General plan, with the note that
the lots are adjacent to Lake Oroville and that a study is being made in that
area by the Water Quality Control Board,
AYES: Supervisors pi~~, Ladd and Chairman McKillop
NOES. Supervisors Cameron and Madigan
73-151 HEARING SET WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
Supervisor Gilman said it would be well if the $aard would take a position
and give the Health Department direction in these parcel map problemso He felt
the Board should reaffirm their intention in these matters, Chairman McKillop
said the Planning Commission would like to have a meeting with the Board of
Supervisors to receive direction from the Boardo He said he would like the Board
to set a date for such a meetings Dates for meeting discussede February 7th,
.1973 at 8:00 a.m, in the Board room was set as time for said meetingo
73-152 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DENIED: AS RECOMMENDED BY PLANNING COMMLSSION
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was denied as recommended
by the Planning Commission:
1. J. M. Hill, AP 43-OZ-19, 2 lots, on Linde Avenue, across from
12th Avenue, Chico. Engineer: D, R. Roper
73-153 GRANT REQUEST FOR RELIEF OE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPORT_0_F_PARENT
Eugene Stowie, Chico, appeared to discuss his request for relief of
responsibility for support of parent. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, gave the
background on this item. The Welfare Department had made a recommendation of
non-approval of this matter. Mr, Stowie stated he had been abandoned by his
parents and has not been supported by them since this abandonment, A memo
from the Probation Officer states that tr7re~e was an order for support by the.
parents when this man was placed in a foster home; there is no record that
shows the parents supported the child. Mr, Stowie is not speaking of support
of this parent, merely a three month period far which he is being requested
to contribute towards, Request discussede
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the request of Eugene Stowie for relief of responsibility
for support of parent was granted,
73-154 DISCUSSION: RE~E5IGN OF COUNTY OFFICE SPACE
Gene McFarren, architect, was present to discuss a proposal for redesign of
offices in the Courthouse. He set up a plan of the County Law Libraryo He said
Personnel office would move over to the old Judge's Chambers, He explained the
plans for County Counsel's offices, Plans discussed. Supervisor Gilman asked what
the proposed costs would be to remodel the new County Counsel's offices, Mro
McFarren said he did not have the costs at this time, He said he would develop the
cost analysis for the Board and present it to the Board next week. Matter placed
back on the agenda for Tuesday, February 6, 1973.
Personnel office requested permission to move into their new offices,
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Request discussedo Mr. Nickelson stated he has a problem in his office at this
time. He said they were trying to settle the problem of space, He said it
was being considered to move the analysts and clerk over to the personnel office,
Problem discussed. It was felt that Personnel Office should be given direction
to move into the old Judge's Chambers at this time; direction so given.
No derision Made at this time of the use of the Personnel Office.
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73-155 BIDS FOR TYPEWRITERS TO BE ACCEPTED FROM ALL TYPE HEAVY DUTY MACHINES
Supervisor Cameron said that in the matter of the bids for typewriters,
he felt that the bids should allow all heavy duty models of typewriters,
Typewriter specifications discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd a0d
unanimously carried, that in going to bid for typewriters that the specifications
include all heavy duty machinese and that bids would be accepted fxom all dealers,
73-156 APPEARANCE OF MRS'. LYNN DEMPSEI', DURHAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mrs. Lynn Dempsey, co-chairman of the Durham Planning Committee,
. said she would Iike to ask some questions concerning the hearing set for
February 20th. She was told that the public hearing would be to decide
whether the interim zoning would continue. All the Board needs to know at
that time is whether the people are working on the permanent zoning. Interim
zoning discussed, No action taken at this time,
73-157 APPEARANCE OF MR BOS MARTIN:BUILDER OF HOMES IN CHAPMAN TOWN
Mr, Bob Martin, builder of single family residents on single lots,
stated he was building some homes in Chapman Town, He has been informed by
Mr, Castleberry that he would have to put in curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
Mx, Castleberry explained this requirement. Mr, Castleberry feels that there
is a drainage problem in this area, County Counsel stated that it should be
clear in the xecoxd that this area has a very bad drainage problem. Because
of this problem, the roads axe in dan•ger., The road in that axes is flooded
now and any further development would increase the flooding, Mr. Martin does
not feel that it would solve the drainage problem to install the curbs and gutters,
Time spent discussing this mattero The Board had made a decision
at the Board meeting of January 23, 1973 to concur with Public Work's decision
and recommendation. The Board confirmed the action they had taken at last week's
meeting regarding this man's request.
73-158 APPEARANCE OF MR. AARON URSEY: BUILDING OF CURB, GUTTERS & SIDEWALKS
Mr. Aaron Ursey, Chico, set out his problem concerning building
requirement of curbs' gutters and sidewalks in the Chico area, He said he
has agreed to take care of the drainage by placing dry wells on the property,
He said he would have financial trouble if he put in the curbs, gutters and
sidewalks. He said there is standing water on the Esplanade side of the service
street.
Chairman McRillop said that since these are mutual problems, could
the County approach the City of Chico and discuss this problem of drainage with
them. Mr. Castleberry said this could be done. He said that the City of Chico
is going to approach the Board with a uniform policy and suggest that the County
consider the policyo Mr, Castleberry said the City of Chico was willing to
meet to help solve these problemso
Problem of Mro Ursey discussed. Supervisor Gilman said this was a
problem area. He receives many phone calls about flooding on these streets.
He feels that the curbs, gutters and sidewalks are needed in that area,
Supervisor Ladd explained his feel~age r~~arding this area.
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Mr. Lawson said the Board was talking about land use. The Commission
consi ders the need for curbs, gutters and sidewalks where there is development
that will increase the traffic.
County Counsel suggested that maybe the Board should consider passing
an ordinance requiring. curbs and gutters in specific areas and that maybe the
drainage problem areas should be designated. These problems could then be
handled in an administerial manner,
Present situation discussed. Mr. Ursey stated that he would put in
the curbs and gutters but that he did not want to put in the sidewalks.
Supervisor Gilman said he felt that he had given consideration to this and
he has not changed his mind. Supervisor Madigan concurred with Supervisor Gilman,
County Counsel stated that no action was needed unless the Board changed the
action that they have already taken. Mr, Ursey did not comply with the appeal
time period; County Counsel felt that the appeal procedure should be followed,
Chairman McKillop requested that Mr. Lawson place this matter on
the agenda for discuss with the Planning Commission on February 7th,
73-159 APPEARANCE:_MR JAMES HANSEN~,.OROVILLE
Mr. James Hansen, Oroville, said he was here today concerning a bill
that is before the House; it is a revision of Title 18. The bill is 524 pages long.
He read portions of the bill and set out his objections to the bill. He said
this would be for the establishment of a national police force. He requested
that the Board cheek up on this bill. No action takeno
73-160 APPEARANCE MR CLAUDE WILLIS FOREST RANCH AREA
Mr. Claude Willis, Forest Ranch area, said he was present this morning
to discuss a situation that is developing in the Forest Ranch area, A Mr, Tony
Santos has been buying property in that area and is planting grapes on the
property that has been purchased, He is denuding the land. Mr, Willis explained
the problem that is being created by Mr. Santos. Mr. Willis said he did not
feel that the area had the type soil that is good for grapes,
Board members discussed the problem presented by Mro Willis, They
did noL feel that they could do anything about this matter, Mr. Dawson said
the Conservation Committee was looking into this matter. No action taken at this
time concerning this problem,
Mr. Willis said he has other problems that he would like to discuss
with the Board. It was suggested that he have his items placed on the agenda
for discussion.
73-161 APPEARANCE OF Ml~ DANTET~ SLACK OROVILLE: TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT HOSPITAL
Mr. Dan Slack, Elgin Street, Oroville, reported that he had been
fired from his job in the kitchen at the hospital. He explained what had taken
place; he said he would like to have his job back,
Mr. Rackerby said Mr, Slack was a probationary employee at the hospitalo
It was found that his work was not satisfactory, A probationary employee does
not have an appeal on dismissal, He has a written resignation from Mr. Slack,
This resignation has been accepted, Chairman McKillop told Mr, Slack that this
Board does not have any jurisdiction in this matter. He told Mr. Slack that this
should be taken up with the Hospital trustees, or that he could discuss the matter
with Personnel. Mr. Rackerby said he would work with Mr, Slack to see if another
job could be found for him in the area,
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73-162 AAOPT ORDINANCE 1323 NEW CIVIL DISASTER ORDINANCE
George Stamm, Civil Disaster Director, presented a new Civil Disaster
ordinance, as the existing county ordinance No. 965 is partially obsolete due
to state revision of definition and duties, Proposed ordinance has been reviewed
by the State OES and by Country Counsel's office, Proposed ordinance discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1323 providing for the preparation and carrying out
of civil disaster plan for Butte County was adopted and theChairman was authorized
to signe
73-163 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS FOR DTSCUSSTON
Supervisor Gilman said he had hoped to receive some direction from
Mro Lawson regarding the Planning staff formulating some type proposal as it
relates to the use of supplemental housing for senior citizens. It was suggested
that the departments get togethex and prepare a proposal for discussion at the
meeting to be held on February 7th, Mr, Castleberry will relate this information
to Mr, Lawson.
Supervisor Gilman stated that the assessment practices committee has
selected Mr. Burton Quigle to serve as the member of the public at large on this
committee. The Board said that they approved said selectiono Mro Nickelson will
notify Mr. Burton Quigle of this appointmento
Supervisor Gilman said the Board would like the Chairman of the Board
to contact Mr. William Bennett, State Board of Equalization representative, and
request that he meet with the Assessment Practices Committee at his earliest
convenience. Mr. Bennett will be contact and requested to come to Oroville
to meet with the committeeo
73-164 YAHI GROUP-SIERRA CLUB: PUT OVER ONE WEEK
The Yahi Group of the Sierra Club suggestions concerning planning
and zoning development near Bidwell Park was put over one week.
73-165 APPOINTMENT TO OROUILLE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT_BOARD:P_UT _OVER ONE WEEK
Appointment to Oroville Mosquito Abatement District Board put over
one weeko
73-166 APPROVE HIRING OF LAB TECHNICIAN AT HIGHER STEP OF SALARY RANGE
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the hiring of a lab technician
at the hospital at Step E of the salary range.
73-167 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION ON SENIOR AFFAIRS
Appointments to Commission on Senior Affairs put over weeko
73-168 SUPERVISOR MADTGAN TO REPRESENT THE BOARD ON THE CALIFORNIA FLOOD ASSOCIATION
Supervisor Madigan said it has been brought up that someone from this
Board should represent the county on the California Flood Associationo This
Association covers all the northern California counties, Supervisor Madigan was
appointed to represent the Board on this Associationo Mr. Nickelson will write
to the Association and inform them of this representation by Supervisor Madigan,
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:00 p,m. to reconvene on Tuesday February 6, 73 at 9:00 aomo
ATTEST: CLARK Ao NELSON, COUNTY CLERK -`
By, ~ Page 23a irman o theBoar
Board of Su ervisors C erk January 30, 1973