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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020271February. 2, 1971 STATE OF CALTFORNIA ) SS, COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,ma pursuant to adjournmento Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McRillop and Chairman Reynoldso Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark Ao Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk INVOCATION• Rev• Robert Vitz, Craig Memorial Congregational Church, Paradise Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 71 168 APPROVAL OF MINUTES; On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the minutes of January 26, 1971 were approved as mailed, 71~1b9 COMMUNICATIONS: Arthur Schell, Gridley• Mro Schell expresses thanks to the Board for their support O G~ in adopting Ordinance Noo 1140 rezoning his property to AR-ICI in the ~ ~• Oroville-Palermo districto Discussed; no action, Lynn R Thomas; Chico, Mr, Thomas protests the use of tax dollars to pay for a county 2 ~ s•O ~ trapper to trap predators such as coyotes• Referred to Administrative Officer for answero Rick~inquini, Chico, Mro Conguini writes regarding pollution in the area southwest 3 Z $•, v of Chico and refers in particular to pollution of Little Chico and Commanche Creekso Referred to Supervisor Gilman, Edna Mo Rhoades, Oroville, Mrs, Rhoades writes regarding the problem caused by use of the alley adjacent to Isar property by users or people coming to the commodity food distribution center in Oroville areas She states that the alley is in very bad shape and constitutes a hardship concerning rentals which she has adjacent to ito Letter discussed Supervisor McKillop suggested that Public Works formulate som: action for parking in that area„ Supervisor McKillop will discuss the situation with Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, and determine whether something can be worked out in the mattero John Rhoderick, Chicoo Mr, Rohderick expresses concern regarding pollution problems 3 ti ~ ,O J in general, and makes particular reference to the contribution of rice farms to the problem in this areaq Letter discussedo Referred to Chairman Reynolds and Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner Phyllis Bruce, Paradiseo Mrso Bruce writes regarding opposition to rezoning of ~ ~ 7~.p ~ North Edgewood Zane, Nunnelly and Kibler road extension areao Letter 8 pages long; copies sent to Board members„ Action taken on this matter at the Board meeting of January 26, 1971° Bob Dittell, Data. Processing directoro Mra Dittell writes regarding ibis resignationo See motion following communicationsa David Ro Jeffords, San Josea Mro Jeffords writes regarding the possibility of establishing a "Northern California Helicopter Ambulance Emergency Rescue and First Aid Associationo" Administrative Officer will follow up on this item of communicationo Page 1420 February 2, 1971 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _February 2 , =19 71 = _ _ _ _ _ -~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - Da~e:E.:Steeg,,Assocj.ate-;Land Agent. Served thee. summons re complaint in eminent domain filed by the Sacramento and San Jcaquin Drainage District to acquire interest in real property for flood control purposes on the Sacramento River and its tributaries. Referred to Covnty Counsel. County of E1 Dorado,. The County forwards copy of its Resolution No. 8-71 ~.~.~•A J urging an amendment to the state plan for food stamps and surplus commodities which would institute a work registration requirement> Information only; no actiott necessary. County of Del Norte. The County forwards copy of its Resolution No. 71-13 C ~• pj in support of action to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal ~ created by the sale of beverages in disposal and non-returnable containerso Information only. County of Santa Cruz. The County forwards copy of its Resolution No, 31-71 regarding p ~ the administration and funding of public social services. The resolution (o Z °' endorses federal and state funding including general, assistance for all welfare programs and endorses State Assembly Bill 90 and also endorses the "time for a change" proposal of CSAG. Information only County Supervisors Association, Mr. Hogan, chief assistant general manager, writes to urge counties to comply with the submission of drug abuse control plans as required by AB 19`4 as soon as possible and request that the CSAC drugs and alcohol committee also be furnished the information. Referred to Dr, Heindlo Butte County has complied with the request for these planse Supervisor Maxon stated he had discussed this matter with Dry Heindl and felt the Board should support this matter. Supervisor Maxon suggested that Dr. Heindl appear before the Board so that the Board would be kept informed in this matter. Administrative Officer requested to place this matter on the Board's agenda for Tuesday, February 16th, and request that Dr. Heindl appear to report on this matter. Assemblyman Ray E. Johnson. Assemblyman Johnson's office writes to report 3 ~ p. 4. ~ regarding Butte County Supervisors concern about AB 19900 Dr, Heindl will report on this at the. meeting of February 16, 1971. State Department of Mental Hygiene. Dr, William B, Beach, Jro, deputy director, d,0 J writes regarding publicity which has been given to "cutbacks" in 3 allocations by the Department of Mental Hygiene to county mental health programs. He encloses a press release dated January 28, 1971 which states in effect that funds have been not been cut from any local mental health program. information; no action taken> Office of Economic Opportunity H. Rodger Betts, regional director, O.,E.O<, sends telegram informing Butte County that the Governor of California has consented to Butte County program represented by Grant No„ 7057 F/lo Information only. Federal Aviation Administration. The Agency gives notice it has determined Cv that they would have no objection to the reactivation of the ~ 0 D ' Siller Brothers, Inc „ Airport located two miles south of Oroville, California and three miles southeast of Oroville Municipal Airport provided that the airport is restricted to private use. Tnformation only. ~ Q v.s~Drainage District No, 100. Request re-appointment of Lawrence 0. Grell for a four year term. See motion following communications. Ot Ed Reinecke, Lieutenant Governor's Office. Appreciation for County's contribution ~ 0 ~~ to the Bicentennial Celebration, Butte County Personnel Appeals Commission. Decision regarding appeal of ~ c 3 .Y v Claudia Bendorf, Information only. Melvin Trimble. Request for removing of county administrator officer. Read D s,,Y L and discussed. No action taken. ~ City of Gridley. Opposition to construction of proposed garbage transfer station 0 ~ on the Ord Ranch Road northeast of Gridley Read and discussed, y /• Page 143. February 2, 1971 _________________February 2s 1971=====--___________ 71-170 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF BOB DITTELL, DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR ~~ ~'3 L On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor .Maxon and unanimously carried, the resignation of Bob Dittell, Data Processing Director, was accepted with regret and the Administrative Officer was instructed to write a letter to Mro Dittell, thanking him for the services he has rendered to Butte County 71-171 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO DRAINAGE DISTRICT NOo 100 On motion of Supervisor Reynolds., seconded by Supervisor Maxon and / D O. li unanimously carried, Zawrence 0, Grell was re-appointed fora four year term, commencing February 25, 1971, as a Director of Drainage District, Noe 1000 71-172 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED ` O Joy-' On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried., the following budget transfers were approved: B-49 Treasurer-Tax Collector $3,885 from salary and wages regular to extra help B-52 Welfare $2,000000 from Aid to Children- BHI to Aid to Children- AAC B-53 County Buildings $200000 from Household expense to rents and leases equipment B-54 Administrative - Personnel $100,00 from Professional and Special Services to Transpa and Travel 71-173 TRAVEL REQUEST AUTHORIZED ~ p !. ~ O On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the travel request o£ Bob 0-Brien, Veterans Service Officer, and Lura O'Bryan, assistant, to attend the State Veterans Service Officer's winter conference to be held at Napa on February 17 through 19, 1971 was authorized, Two nights lodging; transportation by private car, Estimated cost of trip, $1250000 71--174 APPEARANCE OF COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: REQUEST FOR FISCAL INDEPENDENCE ~ ~ r'O ~ Tom Evans, Superintendent of Schools, stated that he was present today to discuss with the Board members the resolution adopted by the County School Board requesting fiscal.independenceo Mr, Evans stated that there were five of the School Board members present todayo Mro Darrell Geiger, Biggs, said he did not have a formal statement prepared, He reviewed the history of the matter, He said the School Board members made a study of the question of fiscal independence They decided that they would ask the Board of Supervisors to take a look at the matter Mr„ Edwin Becker, School Board members, said he felt that any objections to the matter have been covered by the Board, He feels-the school board members judgment is sounds Mxo Everett Brott, school board members, stated that his concern centers around one thing; governmental efficiency, Mr, Brott set out his feelings in the matters He-feels that fiscal independence will give a more efficient control of the schools, He said if they were given fiscal independence, he would do all he could to keep costs down Chairman Reynolds said there ..would be written areas of discussion, in this raay maybe some of the answers could be founds County Counsel could be requested to prepare some of the areas of discussions Page 1440 February. 2, 1971 ______________=--=February2,=1971=--_____ ____-----__ Time spent discussing the request. Mr. Geiger said the Schools did need to locate some land to build their facility upon. Mr. Blackstock said that both Boards should consider the duties set out by County Counsel on page 8 of the report, The two boards would have to come to an agreement in the matter, as to what would be charged for rent, utilities, etc, Others appearing.: 1. Mrs. Hazel Bean, Oroville. She stated that she disagrees with the request for fiscal independence. Mrs. Bean requested that the Auditor be present for discussion of this mattero Supervisor McKillop said that maybe the Auditor could be present at the next meeting It was moved by Supervisor MclFillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried that this Board intends to investigate the area of fiscal independence for the County Superintendent of Schools;; and that the County Superintendent ~ Schools-and Couzzty Administrator meet and bring back some guidelines and areas of agreement, as oufilined by County Counsel Mrs. Harriett Stone, Chairman of the County School Board, said that if this request were to be approved, then maybe the people would take a better look at who is on-the school board, She said that for practical purposes, this wauld be the best way to go if possible. 71-175 APPEARANCE° MR, THOMPSON PARKWOOD WAY, PARADISE Mra Thompson, Paradise, said that the School Board states that they could run more efficiently i£ they had fiscal independenceo He asked why the schools could not run more efficiently with the present system. The Board members explained what -the School Board members meant in their statements. Mr. Thompson said he would present a letter to the Board of Supervisors setting out his concern in this mattero 71-176 APPEARANCE• MR DICK ROSEBERRY DIAMOND INTERNATIONAL COR_po Mra Dick Roseberry, Diamond International Corp. representative, said he was present today to discuss the Board°s decision concerning Senator Colliers Bi11. dealing with possessory interests, He said he has asked Mr, John Callahan, Sacramento, to come up and explain the bills Mr, John Callahan, Sacramento, said the question of possessory interest is an extremely complex one; he has discussed the matter with attorneys. He explained the matter of possessory interest> He said the State Board of Equalization have adopted a rule that sets up the valuation of all possessory interests. Legislative Counsel feels that A.B. 125 would apply only to the standing trees on lien date. Ruling explainedo Time spent discussing the bill and how it will be applied, No action taken. RECESS: 10:35 RECONVENED: 10:50 71-177 APPEARANCE OF Ao E. MC COLLAM, CHIEF ENGINEER AND GENERAL MANAGER, ~~ Z • ~ v RECLAMATION BOARD TO DISCUSS CHICO LANDING PROPOSAL A. s. Mc Eollom, Chief engineer and general manager :of Reclamation Board, appeared to discuss the Chico landing proposalo This is a project that authorizes bank protection in certain areas. Mr. McCollom said there were certain requirements that will have to be met. One of the administrative requirements is that a flood plan be adopted, He discussed with the Cori of Page 145, February 2, 1971 __________________Februarx2,=19'71===_=_________~ W = Engineers the kind of requirements that would satisfy the Corps of Engineers. First of allo any structure constructed in the future be so designed to provide for the over flooding of water. (2) That any structure built in the flood plain zone be built so that the first floor would be above the ground. (3) That any subdivision built i.n the flood zone have the streets above the flood flow linen (4) That all uf:ilities placed in the area, be so designed that the damage by floods would be minimized, Mr, McCollom said that they might desire other pro~risions, but "these things would be the essential requirements. Mr, McCollom said it is possible that these provisions are already incorporated in the County plans. Mr, McCollom said he would suggest that the existing requirements be analyzed and that then a discussion be held with the Corp of Engineers and determine what additional requirements will be required by the Corp of Engineers. County Counsel said there would be no problem with subdivisions in this area, as this is an A~3 district. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that the County uses the Uniform Building Godeo Mr. McGollom said that it was possible that only an amendment to the Code would take care of this matter, He said that time was important. Mro McCollom said that if the County feels thaf "they would like to support this project, then he would work with the County and the Corp of Engineers, Time spent discussing the project. Mr, McGollom ~xged the Board9s consideration in this matter. Chairman Reynolds asked Mr, Castleberry if he had any questions in this matters Mro Castleberry said there were several people in the audience that have a great interest in the area. Mr.. Castleberry set out the problem of these people, He said that the County has been advised that if the County does not proceed with the Meridian Road extension, the money cann~t~ be placed anywhere else. He would not recommend that the County spend any more money at that location, It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, that Cbl. McCollom and Public WorTcs staff proceed with the amendment or addendum to the Building Code that would satisfy the require menu of the Carp of Engineers as set out by Col. McCollomo George Stamm, County Water Resources Engineer, asked Colo McCollom if he had any idea of the time that is involved in this projects He asked if the amendment to the building code requirement satisfies the Corp of Engineers, what would it take to get this work done. Col, McGollom said that at the earliest, it would be the year after next. Mro Castleberry said there was a time schedule on the Meridian Road project. All the property owners involved in this matter are present at this timed Supervisor Gilman said he would like to hear from these people, Appearinga Mr, William Stukey, Gridley. He said he has property at Meridian Road and Grape Way. He said he did not want the extension; he feels the County will wind up by having two roads to keep up rather than oneo He said that sooner or later the road along the river will have to be repairedo He said that he did not know-why the road could not be replacedo Mr, George Carter, representing M & T Ranch, He said there was a lot of through traffic on this road, He feels that the present road will have to be maintained, He asked what it would cost the County to go in and do some revetment work to tide the property owners over until the Cores of. Engineers could come in and do the work. Page 146. February 2, 1971 Mro Joe Mendonca., River Road, Chicoe He said he 'eras i'n. :Favor of Meridian Road; it would cause a hardship o_n. him if the road is not pug ino He feels they need the River Road cr another rroad across the ricer at that pointo Mrs, Judd DeWocdy, West Sacrame??to A•aenue, Chi::oe She stated that her property was the washed-out areao She s•rated that after they were washed out again, they asked Mr, Castleberry. if they could give the county a right of way to~build another road, She felt that there should be a road in that locationo Each owner now has to cross the other owner9s property to get to their own propertya ?'hey lost four acres of land and trees during the floodo Mro Albert Loftborn, Newhall Land Improvement Company, He stated that they have 3 sites in the area of the rivex•, He urged tl-Ee County Board of Supervisors to take the necessary steps to allow the Corp of Engineers to come in and do 'the bank revetmenat work. along this rivero Chairman Reynolds stated that at this time they would confir:e discussion to the Board membersa Supervisor McKillop said he had made himself clear on this mattero Supervisor Gilman said this was a serious pr_obiem~ ~?e said that once Meridian Road extension is constructed, people might be able to sleep without the worry of anotb.er washouto Su~pex'visor Madigan asked it it would be possible to have some type barrier put up on the Chicu Creek bridge, Mro Castleberry said this was used for recreation purposes; Mr, Castleberry said the Board should concentrate on getting bank protection in that area, He said that barriers might be necessary in the futureo Mrso DeWoody said that it might stop the vandalism if a barrier were to be placed at the "`{", Chairman Reynolds slated that unless this Board wants to make a decision at this time, they would move on to another item of the agenda, Supervisor Gillman said he would just as soon put the matter off for a week so that he could talk to the people in. the areao No action taken at this time; matter 'placed on next week°s agendao 71-178 PUBLIC HEARING: CONTIN~JATION OF HEARING ON RES03.;U`I'ION F'OR Pl7RCHASE OF yZ/. O D PROPERTY FOR. GRIDL&Y 'FRA?QSFER STA__TION The public hearing on the resolution fox purchase of property for Gridley transfer station was held as continued, The hearing had been closed to the public and discussion confined to the Board members, Mr, Castleberry said it was left to those opposing the Ord Ranch Road site to came up with suggested siteso Mr, Pritchard and Mro Castleberry met with the opposing group, This group made one or two proposals which did not meet the guidelines that were seto After meeting with these people, Mra Castleberry received a phone call concerning a site that would meet the guide lines, Mro Castleberry set out the location of the site; this site is on the west side of 99Eo Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that the Board should set a hearing on the new site that is being. considered, Public Works will negotiate for the purchase of the new site, Mrm Castleberry said that the site contains 2 acres, The property owners request that the County move the ditch at the County's expense, The site is at the north end of the Gridley cemetery, Mr, Castleberry said he had indicated to the property owners that the Board might consider $1500 ger acre for the 2 across Discussed the recommendation of Mrs Castleberryo Page 1!~? o February 2, 19?1 February 2, 1971 It was agreed that it was the intent of theBoard to allow Public Works Department to negotiate for the site on 99Eo Hearing continued at this time, Mr„ Bla;:kstock will report bark to the Board on the number of weeks required for publication of hearing on new site, 71-~79 APPEAR.~NC;E OF HOWARD TOLSSAINT9_PUBLI+.~ HEALTH DEPARTMENTe SEPTIC TANK PROBLEMS Howard Toussaint, of the Public Heald? Department, appeared to discuss the site for septic tank problemso He stated that he had been before theBoard 3 Lp.O ~ some time in December to discuss the px'oblem of the operators in getting rid of the sewage taken from the septic tankso At that time, the Board had indicated that they might be willing to provide a site fo'x' these people 'to use to dispose of this materials He said the Neal Road disposal site would take care of the matter, He said the o*.tly had part of this site is that this 2.s not the kind of soil on which to place this material. A site is needed that has percnlatione He said there were two things to be eo~±sideredo The Board could consider the Neal Road site or the County could look for property in the area that could be leased that would be suitable fox this purpose, He said it would involve money no matter what site is decided upnr_o Mro Toussaint asked the $oard for direction in which. he shauld goo He said he did not have the costs in this mattero Supervisor Gilman asked if the Water Quality Board would approve the Neal Road sited Mra Toussaint said "Yes", providing it is properly constricted, He explaia.ed how the site could be usedo Mr, Toussaint will work. with Public Works department in this matter, Time spent discussing the sites and their useso Mx'o Toussaint asked if the Board felt that they might be interested in leasing land for this uses The Board informed Mr, Toussaint that when he had all the facts in the matter, the matter could be again discussed, They stated that the Board would consider the purchasing or :Leasing of properly for this matter, RECESS: 12:20 RECONVENED: 1:30 71N180 REPORT ON PT7BLICAT'i0N FOR PLiR,CHASE 0&' PROPERTY FOIL-'i'1~ANSFER ST`AT'ION ~Z'~' 0~ Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the transfer station problem, He stated that there would have to be a four week notice for the hearing on the resolution to purchase the propertyo He stated that if the property were purchased for less that $3,000, the four week notice would not be necessay, Matter discussed, Action to be taken next week 71°181 PROJECT AL`1`HORIZATION FOR HARL.AN AVENIIE PALERMO-HONCL~T AND HYJM:STTG ROAD ~ ~~' ~ d On motion of Supervisor McKil'lop, seconded 'by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the Harlan. Avenue, Palermo Honcut and Humbug Road projects and Public Works was authorized to commence work with the planning of that part of the construction to be done by County forceso Paving will be done by later construction contractsa 71-182 DzSCUSSION OF STJRV~YID7G PROBLEM 1N COHASSET AREA AS RE TJESTED B~' C, WILLIS ~dI• UQ Mro Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works' reported that he had talked with Mro Ailliso He stated that Mr, Willis°s problem relates to unrecorded surveys in the Cohasset areas Mr. Claude Willis, Forest Ranch, now presento He stated he was concerned about this mattero Mro Castleberry stated that this matter was administered by the State Professional aid Business Page 148, February. 2, 1971 _______._____.~.=~_.=February`Lg1971~___w ~.F.~.~ -. ._. ._..__.__._ Coded Mro Castleberry stated that when the represen~a~ive fr~an th.e States e:a3.3.s at Public. Wos'ks, he will ask him co go and discuss i:his ark=~tver faith ~1ro Tail3.i.so It was felt that 'there was a reed for a good mortume aFing system in. the (,'os_intyn Mro Willis exp:l.ained the prablem of these suraty mon~~men'~s, Mro Cast:Laberr_y said h.e would meet with Mr, Willis and the State man and wil`i them place this matter on the Board agenda for disaussinn, 71-1.83 DTOTI+':E TO BOARD RE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL ~0~9.RD Mre Castleberry reported th~t_ the State Wager Resovr•~.es (;ontra:L Board wi11 hald public heari~*_gs on February 4 a,xd Mar;;h 4 regarding the adoption. of registration. and regulations fo.r liquid wastes haLlers (.septic ta*ak ha.Ysle'a's) o Presented for Board informat:i.on oti.ly, 71-184 ADOP?' RESOLUTION' '71.••1'2 Rk;QU2:R2:N'is V'E;?iT~;1,ES 'L'O S`L'tJP PR:l:OR TO eROSSING SP12:CL $'R?CiC.5 ON MERIDIAN ROAD .4nTD SELL ROAD On motion of Su•per~r.?.sor Gi3.man, seconded by Super°uisor Maxon and unanimausly carried, RescluTion 71~~12 •requiring vPi-aic~les t;n shop prior t:o ~ ~ d crossing Southern Pacific Railroad tracks an 'Meridian Raad ar_d Bell Road was ~~ adopted and theC,'kzairmara was authorized to sign, REr,ESS; ?'he Board recessed a 1:40 PoT4o to go ir~.t`o a pt.,A€~- meeting, RE;CONil7NED9 7'he Board re::occvened at 2:05 followir_g th.e BC~At~ meeting, 71-185 PUBLIC HF`AR1?~!€s: PROPOSED AMF:~7DP~NP TO S'I'RF;E'TS ANE .q:CC~NWA`r'S F;LE;MFN'.C a7:E I=KF: BUTTE COLrN'1'Y GE:~?ERAI~ PLAN The public hearing on the proposed amendment to streets and h.:i.gkticvays e7.ement of theButte F~ounty general plan was lisid as ad~iarrised, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summa~ri~ed the aci:ion that should be talC:en in. this matters Hearing opened to the publit:o Appear'3.ng in oppositior_o na one, Appearing ira favor: r.~.e one, 1learirg closeda 71-186 ADOPt' RESOY:I?`y'`?'O1Q 71m13 A_MEND_I1V_0 C:IRC7f dTlfJi~1 E'L_E_MEh?^_ ±.~E _(>E;T_~BR51i PLLih i?F` C__0__?_T_1~"3"~' On motion of Super~~isor Maxon, °seconded by Super~?isor Gilman ar!d ~~ unanimously carried, Resolution '71-13 amending circulat:iac elemerit of General //~.d p plan of Gout±ty of Butte was adopted and theChairman was authorized to signo 71-18'7 PUBLIC HR?RING SF;To PROPOSED REZONI?~Tu FROM A-2 to i'R-1Y' DISmRIC'T, N07.i.TH_OF`_ I:ATIREL STRRRT SOUT_N_ OF GRTDLFY°i;0_:[,'3SA HIGHWAY G_R_YDL_ E'~' A public hearing was set for 'Tuesday, FebrYsary 16, 1971 at 11.:Ci0 aom~ on the praposed rezoning from A~2 t:o YYR-1" (single-family re~ideritialj district, for area generally described as north of Laurel street, east of. Randolpb. avenue, and south of Gridley-Colusa Hwy„ lets ?3 through 42. cf Parkside Addition Subdivision, Cridiey, as requested by Charles Moreland, et alo LAND DIVISIONS o NONd~ ExcF~Tlorrs o NoN~ 71-188 APPROVE APPLICATION '!'0 OOUN'!"_° ZAP: COLI~C'TOR F'11i. THE P~RCH~SE OF 2'AX D,BEDPD PROPERTY On motion. of Super~~isox• Ma.~.an, seconded by Sarpervisar Madigaaa and unanimously carried, application for the purchase of tax deeded property, being a portion of AP 036_430-03 needed for re~.ons4•ru+:tiork of Foothill BouleS~ard, was authorized, Public Works Director was authorized to sign said applicatinr and the Auditor was authorized to issue necessary warrants4 Page 1490 February 2, 19'71 F'ebrvary 2, 1971 QO 71-189 ADMI?~S'r'RA2'I'irE OE'FICBR AiTTNORIZED TO 1~TEG0'IlA?'B WI`IH CO'is1I;C'IION FIRMS o (p b ~~ COLI~CTION OF F'~.Ji~L PAY ACCO~iTATTS AT COt7~T'i"i' 1?OSPI`1'AL bast week the Board requested a verbal report from the Treasurer concerning ~t:he Collection Agency's activities, R, Bosworth, assistant AdmiF:istrativ.e Officer, and Mr, Swinney gresent at this time to report on this matter, Mr, Bosworth read a written report concerning this matter, Copies of this report were presented to the Board members for their study, Schedule A of said report explained and da.scussedo This is a computation of the billings at the hospital, Full pay accounts and insurance accounts act out and explained, Mr, Bosworth explained the report to the Board, It was reported that the `.!"reasoner, because of the limitations of clerical help, limited the acceptance of: the accounts from the hospital at the r ate of 25 per week, Mr, Bosworth said that an analysis of the county hospital accounts receivab3e showed $618,904 owned by the Federal Medi.:are and state Medi- Ca1 programs for treatment of patients, Procedures at the hospital concerning the accounts explained, Mra Swinr_ey explained the transfer af. the files by the hospital, He said the people at the hospital are now doing a good job anal are getting the information that is r_eeded from the patients, Mr, Bosworth stated that h e does not feel that the files need to be documented, He said that duplication of the px•ocedures should not exist, Ee said there should be a system of handling these accounts quickly, Mro Bosworth stated that there are various routes to take in liquidating these accounts, These accounts are getting older every dayo He said it was the recommendation of the Administrative Office to make a full liquidation of the present accounts by t:urni:ng them over to the State Collection bureau, Mr, Bosworth stated that if the Board will authorize this, they could release a great many of the aceo•~,nts to the state collection bureau for collection, '..he full amount of the collection fee should be re imbursed to the hospital, i,t was stated, accounts, Mr, Bosworth explained full pay accounts, this includes slow pay Time spent discussing the accounts and the action that should be taken at this time, Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated that the quicker a patienr_ is billed, the quicker the bi.l1 wi11 be collected, He suggested that the hospital bill the patient once, then refer the bill to the collection agencyo Suggestion discussed, Mr, Bosworth seated that the County should not sit on these accounts any longer, They should be givers ro a collection agency for collection, Discussed procedure to follow ixi the mattero Treatment of the collection fees explained, Mr, Bosworth. stated that the hospital would be reimbursed 100% for these accounts that are collected, It wes moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, that the Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate with collection firms, and ~ta~t collection of the one oategory patient. the fu11 pay accounts. of.collectablc' patient bi11s that are 120 days or over in age, and that the fee charged by the Collection Agency be reimbursed to the hospital from the indigent fund on each remittance report receivedo Page 150, February 2, 1971 February 2, 1971 71-190 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1146 ESTABLISH 35 MPH SPEEL LIMIT ON BLOCK ROAD: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEEDS~^RARADISE PINES & HILLCREST AVENUES AND AUTHORIZATION TO NOTIFY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL COP, FOR HILLCREST-CANYON DRIVE PROJECT On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by SupervisorMaxon and unanimously carried, the Board took the following actions (1) Adopted Ordinance No. 1146 establishing 35 mph speed limit on Block Road from Gridley-Colusa to Liberty Road and authorized the Chairman to sign, (2) Accepted grant deeds and authorized Chairman to sign certificates of acceptance on followings Paradise Pines Ka Ma Gregory et al Hillcrest Ave. 27554-70--1 Pcl, 8 Howard Willis (3) Authorized Public Works to notify Southern Califor•n.ia Finas~cia7. Corporation to post its portion of project costs and for Public Works to do minor channel and drainage work for the Hillcrest~Canyon Drive project by County crews rather than include it in the road construction contract, said amount to be post by Southern California Corporation to be $100,000. _ 71-191 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-14 of AWARD OF CONTRACT, and RESOLUTION 71-15 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT PARADISE PINES UNITS NO 5 and 6 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Resolution 71-14 of award of contract to Baldwin Contracting Company, Inc, and Resolution 71-15 authorizing"execution of agreement in re Paradise Pines Units No, 5 and 6 assessment district were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 71-192 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FUNDS DEPOSITEA FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSESs JOHN SHELTON On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and 4(~ Z,O O unanimously carried, receipt of $4,000 is acknowledged from John Shelton to be used for offsite storm drainage purposes in the vicinity of 9th ar~d Laburnum, Chico. 71-193 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that Mr. Mott has not answered the County°s letter about a meeting. Mr. Sievers, operator of Lime Saddle Marina, will be present on February 16th, 1971 to discuss the operations with the Board, Mr, Castleberry reported that he had reviewed the request of Mrs, Rhoads concerning the alley south of Oroville. He stated that there were no road Funds for the maintenance of the alley. No action taken. Supervisor Maxon asked Mr. Castleberry about fhe placing of a double line on the road by Butte Creek Rock. Mr, Castleberry said they have looked at this location and will have a report to the Board in the near future. He stated that with traffic increasing in that area, a four lane highway will be needed in the futureo 71-194 REPORTS BY GEORGE STAMM COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER_ ~~ L .0 O George Stamm reported that the Little Chico Greek clearing project has been completed, He stated that it appears that the maintenance .will be handled by Maintenance Area ~k5. Mro Stamm stated that the last time he had reported to this Board he had indicated that Pine Creek might have a clearing project. This project has been reviewed and it is not being considered this year for a snagging and clearing project. Page 151, February 2, 1971 -___ __-__ =___===_=Februar,y2,:_1g:71=._= _______=_=_=4= Mro Stamm reported that Senate B:il.l 268 s~:ates f:hat ear bodies will r_o longer be e.on.doned for revetment use alar!g the ravers, The czar bodies have been used in the past and they were co:.%ered wish rock and px'atred vex°y satisfactoryo ile stated that AB 158 prak!ibits the ir~.auek!crazed vFhic•u.l,a:r traffic on leveeso He said there is another proposed. cost sharing ball that is being proposed by the State Legislatures Th:.s oour!ty opposed the last bill fora 50I cost sharing b~7.~ for Federal. flood control proje::tso ?ie said this bf.l.1 is fairly complicatedo This bill will be en a cost sh.arirr.g ration Tie said he wo~ild keep the Board informed of this bill as it goes aiongo Mro Stamm stated that this board had requested to be kept informed about Water Contractors expenseso `i'he County had received some c;orres_pr;r!der.=ce relating to this matter, Ten of the contra•~:tors have ,joined this or•gareizatior_; they need orse more contractor for the joint powers agreemec!.t to bec:Ome a realtyo The dues are or! a proportioned basiso Butte f,'oun.ty has been asked L-o _pay $690000 pex' year Organization discussedo He w:i"1:s. kee~:a t:he Board :i.nformed of this n!attero Mr., Stamm stated that last Friday, Charl.:ie St, Marie, engineer from the Marysville area, contacted himB and in.dicaf:ed that ±•hey would like to ask the Board to se.^d a tel.eg:cam to Congressman Johr!sora, The telegram con..-:o2•rs ~twa seriozs e~±c:e'oaeh!aments of the river above the Ord E'erx•y site, Mr, Castleberry said he would l~.ke to suggest an amendmea.t. to the proposed telegx•amo Proposed wording of the telegram discussed, Mr, S~t,:amm said it would be ±~g T.o the Board to decide what action should be taken in this mattex'o This ~:oa!cerns those areas that need emergency, help9 the areas that are eo!ati.nua:L:Ly er.•odango Supervisor Cilmar!. said he objected to the wording of the present tcl.egram• 1Ie does not think that this-work should be requested for the bo*~e;Fit of three: peopled It was felt: that this Board could support the telegram 3.f the:ee were no names mer!tioned, Time spent discussing how the telegram should be wordedo Mr, Castleberry and Mra Stamm wall reword the telegram aa!d present it: for the Board°s approval, R~c~ss: 3~3a RECONVENEDo 3`a'i5 209•°~ 71-195 AUTHORIZE REPAIRS TO KELLY FUDGE FIRE S!'Al:ON 3ex•r.~y Leeson, Divisinn of Forestry a:nd Z?hil Crosby, D:Lvisior of Forestry appeared to discuss the repairs ?•o Y.he l~<~lly Ridge fire Stat.Lono It has been determined that the underground sup~~>1y duc;ti~n.g for tl?.e heati~!g system at the station has developed a leak which allows water to enter the supply ducting, This .causes moistare to be absorbed in the heat~9.!sg system a*!d causes a buildup of mgisture within the structure which is so bad that f.t wi:11 cause deterioratf.on to the structure and possible healtlx problems to t:he occ:+lpants, An estimate to relocate and rework the ducting is in the neighbew•hood of $1,500a Repairs discussedo The Auditor recommends that ox!ly a•va~ilable funds be used for these repairse Or! motion of Supervisor McK:illop, seconded by supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, repairs at the. Ke11y Ridge Fire s?:atae~.! Saere authox'ized, to be made from funds available within the prior bv.dgeto 71--196 AWARD OF_ BIDS., FORES`1'RY DE1?ARtMEL~?' CAS~9ND _ C?~SSTS y U q • ~ ~ Dn motion of Supervisor Mcl~.llop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, bid for the Forestry Department Fire truck cab and chassis was awarded to Bill Byers, Inco iz! the amor~.x~t of $8,?26092., Page 152, lebyuax•y 2, 1971 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _February- 2,=1971 = _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ °q'°~ 71°197 AlTHORIZE NEGOTIATION FOR PALERMO FIRE STATION RELOCATION Clif Mickelson explained the garpose of the disenssion for the relocation of the Palermo Fire station. He stated that money was budgeted last year for a sited A survey has been supplied to tt!e Board concerning the sites considered, Mro Letson appeared to request authorize"lion to start negotiations for the site for the future fire house. They had considered about five sites, Mr, Letson recommended the site next so the Palermo school. 'She school would be willing to enter into discussions to lease the property to the County. There would be a fee to hook into the water system and into the sewer system, Time spent discussing the proposed sites. County Counsel said he would suggest that the Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate with the School District for the site. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and unanimously carried, Jerry Letson, Division of Forestry, and the County Administrative Officer were authorized to negotiate with the Palermo School District for the site by the Palermo School for the relocation of the Palex'mo fire station, 71-198 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO 1147 AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Ordinance Noo 1147 amending the salax'y ordinance was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 71-199 AUTHORIZED ADVANCE STEP HIRINGo HOSPITAL 6n motion.. of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, authorization was approved for B step hiring for Betty Martin, licensed vocational nurse, as requested by the Hospital, 71°200 L~AS~, OF HEAD START FAGILITTESa ACTION HELD 0"VER The lease has been "gregared between Longfellow Village and County of Butte for lease of 1358 Longfellow Avenue, Ghieo for the Head .Start program. Lease runs for the calendar year 1971 at the rate of $130 monthly. Lease has been approved by County Counsel and County Auditor. Lease discussed. Action held over one week, 71°201 AUTHORIZE TELEGRAM TO BE SENT TO CONGRESSMA~i JO?P\ISON REGARDING EROSION ON SACRAMENTO RIVER On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Faxon and unanimously carra.ed, the following telegram was authorized to be sent to Congressman Johnsono "Se•aeral sites on Sacramento River are at point of failure by reason of erosion this winter, InspecEior_ shows situation critical unless rocked before next winter. River is now changing its course destroying valuable farm property, county roads, and approaches to Ord Ferry Bridge now under construction. Sacramento District can offer no solution to situation under PL99 authority because erosion repair would constitute an improvement to levees anal banks. We ask help in securing federal assistance and stimulation of desire for this accomplishment and solicit your advice and support in all areas-Which might be productive, We also request a meeting with you or your representative to review these sites as soon as this can be arranged, Signed~Chairman Jere Ea Reynolds, Butte County Board of Supervisors." 71-202 REPORT ON JUVENILE HALL: DISCUSSION Glif Nickelson, Administr.'ative Officer, recently presented fo the Board members a report on Juvenile Hall, It was felt thatrhe County should have a receiving home for dependent children, The Administrative Office will check with Probation Department and the Courts for the development of this and will report back to the Board on the mattero Mr. Nickelson will follow ug on the. matter and Will negotiate for a sited Page 1530 February 2, 1971 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _February 2 ,=1971 = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ It was stated that *_he report on Juvenile Ha11 would not be discussed at this time, No aeti.on taken!.. 71-203 AUTHORIZE USE OF SURPI;US RADIO FOR 1~EAL ROAD DUMP PICT~Op On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Superviscr Madigan and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the use of the surplus radio purchased by Civil Aefense some time ago-for installation in. the Neal Road dump pickup, 71-204 REPORT ON STATUS OF COUN"1'~` CON7RIBiJTIONS TO MEDI-CAL PROGRAM UNDER OT~F'SET PLA_T~ F, H. Seely, Gounty Auditor, presented a report on the status of county contributions to Medi~Cal program under offset plan, Mr. Seely stated that his office would keep the Board advised in this matter. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that it appears that the hospital will not be able to pay back the $300,000 owed to t:he County, Mr, Bosworth explained the matter, Mr, Lawrence, assistant Auditor, stated that the remittance advice coming from Sacramento are lower each month. Discussed the accounts that are not being paid, Mr. Seely said he was merely bringing this to the Boarder attentions no action necessary, 71-205 REPORT ©N COUNTY COST ACCOJNmING REQUiR.EMENTS FOR ~F•'EDERt1L SUBiTENTI0N5 & GRANTS p 'The County Auditor reported on the County cost accour_ting requirements ~~ ~•1 for federal subventions and grants, Report fi"led frith theClerk, Mr. Seely urged the Board to keeg an eye on this mattex•o Mr, Seely said this was fairly new legislature. Mr, Seely stated that in order to carry out this program, he will have to request additional staff. He stated that it does require a different type account and that the county should receive the costs back for the additional staff. Request for additional staff discussed, It was felt that action should *~ot be taken at this time, Matter placed on the agenda for Tuesday, February 16, 1971, 71-206 REJECT RE UEST FOR TAX REFUND BY RICE GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the request of Rice Growers Association of California for tax refund was ,rejected, 71-207 ADOPT RESOLLTTION71-16 REQUESTING THE R&T'EN'riON Of' FUNDING FOR THE BUTTE COUNT_y FAIR _ _ On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and unanimously carried, Resolution 71-16 requesting the retention of funding for the Butte County Fair was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 71-208 RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEC-ISLATIVE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO LAW FOR BUTTE COUNTY' CHARTER AMENDMENTS THAT WERE DULY APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE AT NOVEMBER 3, 1970 GENERAL ELEGTIONe TATCEN OFF AGENDA `The resolution requesting legislative approval pursuant to law for Butte County Charter amendments that were duly ap'p'roved by the electorate at November 3, 1970 General Election was taken off the agenda at this time, County Counsel stated that the resolution was not needed. 71-209 ADOPT COUN'?'Y COUNSEL'S LETTER AS POLIO FOR BROWN ACT. PROCEDL7RES & POLICIES Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that he had sent the Board members a letter pertaining to the Brown Aot procedures and policieso He stated that there were many social functions that the Board members attend togethex'. He said that if there were more than two of the Board members at a time at any function, then they should not refer to any County business, The other point he made was directed at the press< The press. has referred to the executive sessions as secret meetings. He said he-would appreciate it if the press would refer to these meetings as executive meetings> Mr. Blackstock said the Board would have no problem with the Brown Act if it were approached Page 154, February 2, 1971 ceh.rs~a~v_2~ 19'11 in a direct methad, County Gourase"1 will clear any request for an executive session and all requests for executive sessian will be in written forme The responsibility will clearly be on County Ceunselo Procedures were formally set out in the report presented to the Board by Cor~:nty Counsel, Time spent discussing the reporto Jerry Teaque requested that the press be informed of these sessions. On motion of Super•aisa'r Maxan, seeanded by .5`71'Ner't%i~ax' Madigan and unanimously carried, County Counsel°s letter was adopted as policy for the procedures for executive sessions and County Counsel. was requested to advise the press of matters that are to be discussed during these sessions, 71-210 ACCOUNTING GO?~~TROI, $YSmEM FOR CF:!V`'t'RAL SER'sTiCES DliPLTC.A'?`i0N SECTTO~!'o HELD OVER Supervisor Maxon requested that the ac:tian. on the ac;.ounting control system for Central Services duplicating section be held over two weeks. 71211 APPOIN'T'MENTS ?'0 DE;VELOPMEN'!' G'OML~SSTOS~' - - __ On motion ok Supervisor Madigan., sp:.o;csded by Super°a:isor McT~illop and unanimously carried, Vernon Fish was appointed a. member of the Butte County Development Cammissiono On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Fred Huntington, Sr.o was appointed as a member of the Butte G'ounty Development Cammission.o Chairman Reynolds requested that the Administrative Officer write to Mro Green and thank. him for serving an the Development Commission, Mr, Fred Huntington would replace Mr, Gre~:n on Y_he Co*_rnnissian~ 71-212 NAMES SUBMITTED TO SERVE 4N HOSPTT'AL :BOARD OF TR?JSrEES Supervisor McKi.llop said he would `like tc enter the name of Mel Oliver, an accountant in Oroville, to serve on the Hospital Board of Trusteeso Supervisor Maxon said he wou"ld lak2 to submit the names of Martin Silva, manager of P,Go & E~ in Paradise, and Troy Maness of Paradises Supervisor Madigan said he would like to progose the name of Frank Dingfeiter, `These names wall be considered at a later dateg no actian taken at this tame, 71213 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1148 SETTING SAL4RTES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND ORDINANCE REPEP,LING ORDINANCE NO„ 1131 On motion of Supervisor Mc][~illop, seconded by Supervisor Moran and unanimously carried, Ordinance Noa 1"148 which'repea'7.s:"Ordinande Nb, "llsl was :.. adopted- axed the Chairman w~~, aut?tor;.~ed 'tp sigr_a'. ~' Supervisor Madigan gave a brief histrry on i:he ordinance just repealed, He sand he would like to make a motion setting the salaries of the board memberso It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, se::onde3 by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried that t7rdi~ance N~,: 114$ be a`mec:3•e+d to Set tt~e Supervisors saiax'y at $$400000 annually,. •° ..-- ~_ 71214 DISCUSSTONF RELEASE ON ACTTVITI_E_S OF' ST7PERVISOR3 Chai~'man'Reynolds said he had talked to the Administrative Officer concerning some type release on the functions and duties of the supervisors, Tt was stated that the peop7.e have no idea cf what the duties are of the board members, The Administrative Officer could releaae statementso Tt was Page 1S5< February 2, 1971 February 2,,_,1971 felt the Board owed it to the eler:tors of the County to i:farm them of what the Board members are doi.ngo Supex'viaox' McK.illop said thatrhe press covers the meetings and they have h.ad `1~7 appearances to inform the peaple of what the functions were of th.e Board memberso He said he would li~r.e to see mare people come to the Board meetings9 they shau].d in.Eorm themselves of the County government activitiese Chairman Reynolds said he would hope that the Administrative Officer would inv3.te the schcal systems to bring their students to the Board meetingse Mr, Mic:kel.son stated he ;:~auld contact the schools regarding this matter, Mro Miok.elson. suggested that the Board have a shoat monthly news release; the press could carry this as a monthly round up, 71215 ADOPT RESOI~UTIO?3' 71m"17 IN MEMORY OF WTEI~S:AM EDGAR RO'THE On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously tax°ried, R.esolatian. 71 17 in memory of. William Edgar Rothe, who served as judge of. the Chico District Court :From 1.953 until he retired in 1967, was adopted and the Chairman was authori•~ed to signB and it was requested that this meeting be adjourned in memory of .lodge Rathe, AD_J_ OURNMEIa'I ° There being not,:hing further before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at SolS in memory of 3udge I~.othe to :recox!vene on Tuesday, February 9, 1971 at 9000 a,m, ATTESTe CLARK A, MEI;SO~~ CO';7IV'T=Y OI,BRK ~~_ BYo Ch• °r an. of the Board Board of S ervisors C1et~k .~ Page 1.56> February 2, 1971