HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020971February 9, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9;00 aom~ pursuant to adjournmentN
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, and Chairman Reynoldso Clifton
Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark
Ao Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
Absent: Supervisor McKillop
INVOCATIONa Pastor Go Arlin Steffes, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Oroville
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
71-216 APPROVAL OF MINUTESa
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the minutes of February 2, 1971 were approved as mailed.
SUPERVISOR MCKILLOP EXCUSED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Supervisor McKillop was excused from attending the meeting at this timed
71-217 COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs and Mrs. R. E. Warner, Biggso The Warners write to protest the use of the
proposed sites for the Gridley®Biggs garbage transfer stations
To be placed in the Gridley Transfer station file,
Mr, E~ Meadowso Mro Meadows writes to protest the proposed acquisition of a
transfer site on Highway 99Eo Place in the Gridley Transfer station
files
Mrs and Mrs„ Joe Ba McMillan, Biggso The McMillans write to protest the proposed
purchase of property for the Gridley-Biggs transfer station on
Highway 99Eo Place in the Gridley Transfer station file:,
Chico Junior High School Student Body, Melissa Taylor, secretary, sends copy o£
letter written to Sheriff Gillick thanking him for providing the
concession stand at the Third Annual Chico Junior High School Wrestling
Tournament, Information; referred to Sheriffs
Goldstein, Barceloux and Goldstein. The Attorneys forward notice of claim in the
amount of $100%000 on behalf of Coryne Go Carr because of alleged
injuries and subsequent death of Ernest Carr sustained at the
Oroville transfer station on Fifth Avenueo See motion following
communications.
Veterans of World War I - Paradise Barracks Noy 3040 Ezra A, Spencer, commander,
writes to recommend reappointment of Mro Joseph Fo Tomascheski to another
four year term as his present term expired on January 10, 1971
Put on agenda for Tuesday, February 16, 1971a
Paradise Chamber of Commerceo Mr. Robert Ta Walker, president, writes on behalf
of the conservation committee of the Paradise Chamber requesting consent
of the Board of Supervisors to plant a "living Christmas tree" near
the edge of the lawn of the Veterans Memorial Hall. This tree would
be decorated by the Fire Department at the holiday season Mrs Castleberry
will meet with Chamber members tomorrow to discuss request
Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District. Robert D~ Clark, manager and secretary, writes
to invite the Board of Supervisors to attend a meeting in the Board room
of the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District in Willows at 10 o'clock
on Monday, February 22, 1971 for a review of developments in the
"Sacramento River Water Quality Program." Current standards will be
discussed as well as future expectationso Discussed„ Administrative
Officer will attend the meeting with Supervisor Madigan,.
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City of Orovilleo Mr, Gonce, city administrator, forwards copy of City Resolution
No, 2869 declaring that the City provides fire protection within its
jurisdiction and should not be assessed by Butte County for fire protection
services, Referred to Auditor and County Counsel
County of Glenn, The County forwards copy of a telegram sent by them to Congressman
Leggett and Congressman Johnson regarding the problem of Sacramento
River bank erosiono Information only, George Stamm will attend the
meeting in this matter and will report back to the Board
County of Tehama, The Tehama County Board writes to request that Butte County
forward to them a copy of the preliminary draft of Butte County's
air quality requirementso Referred to Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner,
County of San Mateo, The County forwards copy of its Resolution No, 28640 regarding
alleviation of the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the
sale of beverages and disposable non-returnable containers,
Information only; no action taken at this time,
County of Kern, The County forwards copy of its Resolution No, 71-54 in support
of action to eliminate the problem of litter and waste disposal caused
by disposable and non-returnable containers, Information only;
no action taken at this time,
Contra Costa County, County forwards copy of its Resolution Nom 71/51 which
supports legislation which would provide for the assumption of all
court costs by the states County Counsel will report on this matter
at a later date<
Senator Randolph Collier, Senator Collier forwards two letters in regard to
Senate Bill No, 125 introduced by him in the State Senate, He forwards
press releases issued by him in clarification of his stand on this
matter, This matter is being studied by the Assessor°s office;
report will be made at a later date,
State Reclamation Board, Mr, A~ E, McCollam, general manager, forwards copy of
"Manager Guide No, 20" establishing policy and procedures of the
Reclamation Board in the handling of encroachment applications and
Board orderso Referred to Public Worksa
California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region The Board
Forwards copy of its Resolution No, 71-180 establishing guidelines to
be used in the formulation and description of waste discharge requirements
in the Central Valley Region, Referred to Ceorge Stamm and Dr,. Heindl,
They will keep the Board informed,
Senator Alan Cranston, The Senator writes to thank the Board for expressing its
views on the California Rural Legal Assistance Programs Letter discussed;
Funds have been extended for six months in this matter,
Senator John V, Tunney, Senator Tunney writes to express his thanks for the
Board's communication in regard to the California Rural Legal
Assistance Program, Discussed; no action taken
Claim of Jack Scheurrmann, Referred to County Counsel
Congressman Harold T, (Bizz) Johnson Acknowledgment of receipt of telegram describing
critical situation existing at two sites on the Sacramento River
Read and discussed; no action taken,
Fred W~ Marler, Jr,, Senator, Receipt of County's letter concerning AB 1990
Read; no action taken,
Louise Kluender, County Recorder, Report of revenue received in that department
since she became recorder,
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71-218 REJECT CLAIM OF CORYNE G. CARR
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the claim of Coryne G. Carr, in the amount of $100,000 because of alleged
injuries and subsequent death of Ernest Carr sustained at the Oroville transfer
station on Fifth Avenue was rejected and referred to County Counsel,
71 219 RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS FROM PARADISE HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman Reynolds recognized the students of the government class from
the Paradise High School. Chairman Reynolds introduced the Board members and the
other county personnel to the studentso He told the class that they would have an
opportunity of asking questions before they left to return to schable
71-220 REPORT BY GEORGE STAMM, CONCERNING MEETING IN SACRAMENTO ABOUT BANK PROTECTION
ALONG SACRAMENTO RIVER
George Stamm, County Water Resources Engineer, reported on the meeting
held in Sacramento. He said they did not get much encouragement in Sacramento He
had a map setting out the flood plain zoned There was a meeting held yesterday
in Sacramento with the Corps of Engineerso He said they tried to get some indication
of what would be required by the Corps of Engineers. The: Corp is. requesting that
building be controlled in the flood plain area. The Corp wants correspondence from
the County setting out what type building code amendment the county would prepared
The County felt the Corps of Engineers would outline what they would
require of the County, but the Corps, instead, desires that the County outline what
they will do.
It was stated at yesterday's meeting that any housing constructed
would be at a specific elevation above the flood zoned Col, McCollom said he would
furnish the County with some of the flood levels
Mr. Castleberry said the County would ham to present their proposal
to the Corps of Engineers, Mr, Stamih said that these'would have to be hearings
on the matter. Mr, Castleberry said this would not be a zoning matter, merely an
amendment to the building code,
Time spent discussing the information presented by Mr,: Stamm and
Mro Castleberry, Mr, Stamm stated that it was stated at the meeting that the
Corps would probably pattern this County's ordinance after the Tehama County
ordinance,
Discussed the costs of bank pxotection in this area Under the Flood
Control Act, the County might be able to receive $50,000 far bank protection work
that protects roads and bridges. It was felt that the County should apply for these
funds, Supervisor Madigan stated the County should apply for these funds.
Chairman Reynolds said the County should consider all areas that had flood damage
Mr. Castleberry said this was a tough decision to make He said he
hoped the Board would take his recommendations concerning the Meridian Road
extension project under consideration and allow him to go forward with this
projecto He said there is a deadline that must be met in this matter. Chairman
Reynolds said this would have to be a determination of this Board There are
mixed emotions in this area, Supervisor Gilman felt there would be two roads in
this area with the construction of the extension.
MINUTES TO REFLECT THAT SUPERVISOR MC KILLOP NOW PRESENT
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Time spent discussing this project, Mr, Stamm will write a letter
requesting the status of the money available for bank protection,
Meridian Road extension project discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, thatthe Meridian Road extension project be abandoned at
this timed
71-221 APPROVE GUIDELINES FOR FORMATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER ADVISORY
BOARD AS MANDATED BY O.E.O.
Del Hyde presented information to the Board members concerning the
formation of the neighborhood service center advisory board as O.E.O~ Time spent
discussing the information presented, Mr. Hyde stated that a meeting was held
in Chico Friday night concerning this matter, Mr, Hyde's memo outlined the
compositinn of the Board, He stated that these boards have many duties, Mr, Hyde
explained the purpose of these advisory board. These have been in effect in
most counties since the beginning of O.E.O.;; these boards give the people a
chance to bring their problems to the administering board of O,E.O,
Mr, Hyde explained the change in the operation with the advent of
this board, He felt the Board should act on this matter at this time, Supervisor
Madigan attended the first organizational meeting. Mr, Hyde said a letter had
been written to the Medical Society because it had been remarked that a good many
of the doctors in the Chico area have been refusing Medi-Cal patients. He said
he would report back to the Board on the matter. Mra Hyde stated that Jim Lawson,
Director of Planning, explained the role of E.O.C, in the Butte County Association
of Governments as it relates to HUD grants.
Discussed Bill 502, Mr, Hyde stated that this was a good programs
Discussed the Farmers Home Administration role in the matters this program
can be used in the unincorporated areas, It has been requested that the the
safe street act be looked into by E,O.C., said request was made by the Action
Council of Palermo„ It was suggested that the Omnibus Crime Act be looked at
to determine whether a grant could be received for more police protection in the
Palermo area, Matter discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the guidelines for formation of the neighborhood service
center advisory board was apgroved as presented by Del Hyde,
RECESS: 10:25
RECONVENED: 10040
71-222___PRESENTATION OF FAIR EXHIBITS PROPOSAL: PLANS APPROVED
Bob Nicholson, Economic Development director, and Mro Keith Skidmore
presented recommendations for exhibits at the National Orange Show, California
State Fair and the Los Angeles County Fair for 1971, The tourist and resort
committee met with them fi o: discuss the exhibit; it was their recommendation that
the Board accept the proposal, Mr, Nicholson said there was money in the budget
to cover the expense of this exhibit, Mr., Skidmore said they were proposing an
exhibit that would be shown at three shows. Tt isa,n historical-recreation exhibit.
He set out the details of the exhibit, He saidit would be an animated exhibit.
Mr, Skidmore said they would construct and ship this exhibit for $3500 provided
that the exhibit prize money would be given to them. Exhibit discussedo
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On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the plan of Keith Skidmore for the fair exhibit was approved
the sum of $3560 was authoxized to be paid for the exhibit and the Chairman was
authorized to sign the agreement for the exhibit, upon approval by County Counsel
and the Auditor,
71-223 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, William Halone was appointed a member of the Butte County
Development Commissions
71-224 PRESENTATION OF NAME TO SERVE ON HOSPITAL TRUSTEE BOARD
Chairman Reynolds presented the name of Roy Grell, Richvale, as
a person to serve on the Hospital Board of Trusteeso
71-225 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-18 SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY ON EAST AVENUE
Clif Michelson, Administrative Officer, reported that they had
received an offer to buy surplus property on East Avenue-Project 56171-68-1,
known as the Jess Jessee-County acquisition right of way propertyo He stated
that the offer meets with the Assessor's appraisal of the propertyo A date will
have to be set for hearing on the offer,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-18 declaring intention to sell real property
was adopted, March 9, 1971 at 11:00 a,m, set as time to receive bids in the
matter, and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
71-226 APPROVE LEASE OF HEAD START FACILITIES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop_% seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the lease between Longfellow Village and County of Butte for lease of
1358 Longfellow Avenue, Chico for Head Start facilities was approved and the
Chairman was authorized to signo AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, McKillop
and Chairman Reynolds NOES: Supervisor Maxon
71-227 TRAVEL APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the travel request of Public Works Director for permission for
Jim Glander to attend a business meeting of the California Chapter of ICBO was
approved, meeting to be held in Stockton February 25 through 27, 19710 Two
nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $60; travel by county cars
71-228 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-19 AUTHORIZING DR, BAILEY AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE:
EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR. SURPLUS PROPERTY
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-19 authorizing Todd D, Bailey, M„D, as a county
representative authorized to acquire federal surplus property from the California
State Educational Agency was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
71-229 APPROVE_sATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE; _ HULDAH NOBLE AND SAMUEL NOBLE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the Satisfaction of
Mortgage satisfying that certain mortgage between Hudlah Noble and Samuel Noble
as mortgagor, to the County of Butte, as mortgagee, dated the 16th day of April, 19659
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71-230 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1149 AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1149 an amendment to the purchasing
ordinance was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo
71-231 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 71-20, 71-21, 71-22, 71-23 and 71-24 AUTHORIZ3NG CONDEMNATION:
REX B, BROWN, CLARENCE G, STURGEON, ROBERT Da BETHEL, ROBERT Lo SOHN
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY KNOWN AS CANYON DRIVE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by SupervisorMcKillop
and unanimously carried, Resolutions 71-20, 71-21, 71-22, 71-23 and 71-24
authorizing acquisition of real property by eminent domain necessary for the
construction of a County highway known as Canyon Drive in the County of Butte
were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
71-232 REJECT CLAIM OF JACK SCHUERRMANN
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon
and unanimously carried, the claim of Jack C, Scheuermann as administrator of
the Estate of Betty Ann Scheuermann, deceased; David Scheuermann, a minor,
Katherine Scheuermann, a minor, Laura Scheuermann, a minor, Debra Scheuermann,
a minor, and Bruce Scheuermann, a minor, by and through their Guardian ad litem,
Jack C. Scheuermann, in the total amount of $251,619,15 was denied and referred
to County Counsels
71-233 OPENING OF BIDS: GRIDLEY SWIMMING POOL TMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mro Forrest Duranseau, PaO, Box 308, Yuba City, explained the bid
and the alternate bids for the Gridley Swimming Pool improvement project.
Bids were received from the following:
Paul D. Xoung, Xuba City Base bid: $28,422,00
Alternate Bid ~kl 5,665000
2 : 11,304000
3 1,803.00
4 1,84600
Dale L„ Green Construction Coo Base bid: 28,385000
Alternate Bid #1 4,835.00
2 : 8,612000
3 : 1,500.00
4 : 1,800,00
The bids were referred to the architect and to the Gridley Advisory
Board, and to Public Works Department, They will review the bids and retuxn their
recommendation to the Board for awarding of the bid,
71-234 CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION ON GRTDLEY TRANSFER STATION
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that the Board
had instructed him to go back and negotiate with the owner of the alternate sited
He set out the site being proposed, which is north of the Gridley-Biggs Cemeterya
He asked the owner if they would consider selling 12 acres of the property; they
would consider this request. Mra Castleberry asked the owner if they would consider
lowering the price from $2,000 per acre to $1,5000 The owner-said he would not
consider this request. Mr. Castleberry set out the estimate o£ what it would cost
the County to make this usable as a transfer station, He estimated that it would
cost the county about $6,200 to put the property in a condition so that it could
be used for the proposed use; this estimate included the purchase prices
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Mro Castleberry set out other sites that had been suggested, It was
suggested that maybe Mro Pentacaldie would give the County 'land for the site if
the County would build a road back into his property, Mr, Castleberry said they
had not indicated to him that they would give the County the site. Mr. Castleberry
said this would be a tough decision for the County to make, Chairman Reynolds
set out the statements made by the editor of the Gridley Herald concerning the
proposed site for the transfer station.
Time spent discussing "the action that should be taken at this time.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that the City of Gridley has taken action
o n the Ord Ranch Road sites He asked if it would be in order for the Board L-o•
request the city of Gridley and theCity of Biggs to come up with a joint operation
to be handled under a joint operation agreement, (Joint Powers Agreement) The
site selected should be in the best interest of both communities. Chairman Reynolds
felt this was a good suggestion. The Board has asked for direction; the two cities
are closer to the subject that this Board at this time, It was felt that this would
be a worth while solution. Chairman Reynolds said this-would give the Board an
answer for which move they should make; he said he concurred with this suggestion
of County Counsel. It was requested that the City of Gridley and the City of Biggs
come up with a location that is centrally located and that the site would be
accessible to the public, with the understanding that the County will not
build roads to the site,
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, that the County ask the City of Gridley and the City of
Biggs to come up with a site in an area that will be accessable to the public,
and that Public Works and County Counsel be directed to work together in
the writing of the letter to the Cities, setting out the suggestion s. and the
requirements of this Board.
71-235 SUPERVISOR MAXON EXCUSED
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Supervisor Maxon was excused to leave the meeting at this time,
71-236 APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AND REQUEST FOR FUND TRANSFER, PARK VISTA, EARL
AND CARROLL AVENUES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the consultant agreement for the design and inspection of Park Vista,
Earl and Carroll Avenues project was approved and fund transfers were authorized
from Work Order ~~1794 and Qlork Order ~~1819, not to exceed $3320, said transfer
and agreement subject to Auditor°s approval,
AYESg Supervisors Gilman, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds
ABSTAININGa Supervisor Madigan, because of the area involved
ABSENTS Supervisor Maxon
71-237 ACCEPT GRANT DEEDS FOR RIGHT OF WA_Y ACQUISITION
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the following grant deeds were accepted for right of way acquisition and
the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificates of acceptance:
Skyway 51261 (Paradise Pines Coml. Park)
Holly Road AP 57-18-46 " " " "
Skyway 51261 (N> of P. Pines ~~4) AP 57-20-15
Paradise Pines Coml. Park (AP 57-21-17)
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E. W. Bockhop et ux
Richard W, Muchmore
(Ding, Easement)
Fir Haven Lumber Co,
Bert Adkins, Mary Adkins and
Lois Ao Ferguson
(flowage easement)
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11-238 ACIu'30WLEDGE DRAINAGE FEE RECEIPT-SACRAMENTO AVE. & OAKLAWN AREA: RAY NOLTA
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor.Madigan and
carried, drainage fee receipt of $6,400 was acknowledge from Ray Nolta for the
purpose of providing storm drainage facilities in the Sacramento Avenue and
Qaklawn Area to ,permit him to proceed with his apartment facility.. Mr. Castleberry
-reported that a drainage service area is now being formed which may take care of
this, in which case Mr. No~ta's deposit and interesC would beyreturned:
71-239 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER ~~2; GEORGIA-PACIFIC ACCESS ROAD
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and .carried, Change-Order ~F2 in the increasing amount_of $70 which provides for
two hours dragiine work cleaning drainage ditch beyond limits of Alternate "A"
Ca$35 per hour was approved and the Director of Public T~Iorks was authorized`to.
sign. ,
71-240 kSATTERS PRESENTED BX DIRECTOR OF PJBL~C tJORKS FOR INFORMATION
klr. Castleberry said the first matter relates to a road in Supervisor
Gilman`s district; the Nord-Gianelli Road. This is a gravel raad that is
subject to floadingo He said Puh1-ir works,-liad raised the road and that they placed
sane graved on the road. There is still flooding conditions on the road.-
He said the County was giving this road better service than in some areas. He
said the problem at this time is that Public Works was receiving a fantastic
number of telephone calls about this road, Mr.. Castleberry said that unless he
was going to be pushed, he was not going to continue with this service. He
does not feel that-these people should receive preferential treatment, Supervisor
Gilman said the residents were requesting that the road be bladed. Mr. Castleberry
said this was presented for the Board's information; no action necessary,
Pfr. Castleberry said he would go with Supervisors Gilman and Madigan and ''
travel this area so that they could see the colxdition of the roads. Chairman
Reynolds will call Congressman Johnson concerning the damn es caused b the f oodin
of the Sacramento River and determine whether someone coul~ come up an~ see t~e are
in question. Mr. Castleberry said he would Shaw them the area so that he could
report on the damages.
I~ir. Castleberry said that the Board had approved the construction
project on East Avenue from Pillsbury to the Freeway. There is a community
effort to have sidewalks placed in this area. Mr. Castleberry said he would
like to secure the fair value of the five feet of right of way that would be
needed and offer the landowners the opportunity to apply the right of way
money to build the sidewalks, Time spent discussing this suggestion.
sir. Castleberry will continue with the matter and report back to the Board.
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Mr. Castleberry said he has been invited to Speak in Paradise
tomorrow about the widening of the Skyway. Supervisor klaxon has also been
invited to speak. He said that one of the conditions of the widening project
could be the condition that storm drains would be put in along the Skyway,
:Ir. Castleberry etiplained the situation. He said he hoped that the County can
get a connnunity agreement for this matter,
RECESS: 11:50
REeONVEi'ED : 1:15
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71-241 CONTINUATION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATION HEARING
The hearing on the air pollution control regulations was held
as continuedo Appearing to speak on the matter:
1, Mro Jo Bo Everts, Paradise, He stated that in the
hearings held on this matter, he has heard no discussion about the problem of the
burning ban, He stated that he is concerned that if the County goes into a
burning ban that the County would be going to contribute to the fire hazards
He set out his concern in this mattero Mro Everts smoke against the "No-Burn"
portion of the ordinanceo He read a statement concerning the many fires in
Californiae
2. Claude Lo Willis, Highway 32, East of Chicoo He
said he would like to corroborate the above statements of Mro Everts.
Mr, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said the regulations had
been published in the paper, When the Board of Supervisors adopt the
regulations, they will be effective immediately, The County will have to enforce
these rules and regulations. Supervisor McKillop stated that if some portions
of these rules prove to be not workable, then the County will amend the rules.
Mr, Willis said he would like to discuss other matters regarding these rules
with Supervisor Gilmano Supervisor Gilman said he would meet with him at any
time he desired to meet,
3. Mrs, Ethel McReynolds, DeSabla, California. She said
they were above the pollution, She said they came under the Forest Service rules;
she wondered if this would conflict with the County°s rules and regulationso
Mrs Blackstock said there would be no conflict.
4, Mro William Thompkins, Paradise. He said he was
against "the open burning in Paradise. He asked if anyone had contacted
the Paradise fire departmento He said he would like to again state that leaf
burning is a hazard to our health. It is his feeling that open burning should
be bannedo
5. David Maydole, Paradise. He said he wondered whether
in all these discussions if the cost factor had been considered, He said that
if the people were informed of the fact of the costs for hawling away the
debree and garbage, the might not be willing to help pay for the costs,
71-24? RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS FROM PARADISE HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman Reynolds said at this time, he would like to have the
students of the senior class of Paradise High School ask any questions that
they might have of the Board memberso David Eachus, Paradise, asked the Board
members questions for the students.
71-243 CONTINUATION OF AIR POLLUTION HEARING
Claude Willis said there had been an article in the paper about the
health hazard from smoke from organic material, The article stated that fheYechas
never been any evidence to prove that the residue from ordinary burning created
any health hazardo
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for discussion,
Mr, Blackstock stated that the board has the ®~tion of either adopting the rules
and regulations or rejecting them. Mr, Blackstock said it had been his intent to
put together a set of regulations that would control air pollution and that could
be administered, He said there would be other hearings in the future concerning
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the rules and regulations. The format that is used in these rules could be
expanded in the future. The Board requested that Mr. Blackstock bring the
regulations up to date before requesting the Board to adopt "them. Mr. Blackstock
said he would bring the rules and regulations up to date and mail copies to the
Board memberso Action to be taken at a later date.
No action taken at this times
Mro Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner and Air Control Officer3
stated that Mr. Gonce, City of Oroville Administrator, had stated he would be
present at today`s hearing and request a similar conveyance such as the City of
Chico will have with the County. Chairman Reynolds said the Board would leave
this avenue open until the County receives some feelings from the cities,
71-244 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-25 AMENDING RESOLUTION ~Io. 62-5 RULES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A MERIT SYSTEM
Resolution setting forth recommended policies on holidays is presented
to the Board for action. It was stated that what this resonation was doing was
to set up the machinery to give the employees the benefit of holidays that fall
on Saturday, The employee would be given a day off for these holidays.
Mr. Rackerby said this added nothing new to the holiday schedule the County now
has in operation. It merely brings the County into conformity with the State,
The resolution does not provide that the County offices would be closed on the
days that the employees-would have off. Columbus Day and Election Day discussed.
Time spent discussing the proposed resolution.
Chairman Reynolds said he wished the Board members would take a good
look at the comp time situation. It was stated that the employees could no
longer build up comp time.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, Resolution 71-25 amending resolution No, 62-5 rules and
procedures for the administration of a merit system was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign.
71-245 AUTHORIZE SERVICES OF ADMINTSTRATIVE ANALYST FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Lawson, Planning Director, has requested services of a data processing
administrative analyst for purposes of an analysis of the administrative systems
and procedures in his department. Mr. Nickelson explained the requesto The
request was for authorization to utilize a man to straighten up the department.
This person would be needed for approximately ten days. Request discussed. The
cost would be $75 ger days Mr. Nickelson said he recommended that Mr, Lawson
be given all the help he could get. He stated that salary savings could be used
for this man.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the request of Planning Director for the services of a data
processing administrative analyst for purposes of an analysis of the administrative
systems and procedures in the Planning Department was authorized.
71-246 DISCUSSIONo ANNEXATION OF PROPOSER SUBDIVISIONS CONTIGUOUS TO CTTY LIMITS
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, reported that recently a
considerable amount of land adjacent to the city limits of Chico has been
subdivided. (Simons Ranch) It appears that a Board policy concerning annexation
of subdivisions adjacent to city limits would be desirable, This subject has
been discussed with both representatives of the City of Chico and Mr, Graham,
the subdivider of the referred to property. Mra Nickelson said a letter was
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prepared to send to the citye Proposed letter explainedo The action requested is
to authorizes the Chairman to sign the lettero Time spent discussing the lettero
Chairman Reynolds stated that the intent of the Board was to work with the City
of Chico in working out the problems in this mattere Supervisor McKillop
suggested that a letter be sent to Mr, Graham and the City of Chico stating that
the County would be willing to cooperate with them, The prepared letter to
the City of Chico regarding the annexation of the Graham property to the City
of Chico read and discussedo Mr, Nickelson explained the situation of the State
Water Quality Board's action in this matter, TheBoard members stated that they
did not like the wording of the present letter, Mr, Nickelson will prepare
another letter, stating that the County stagds ready to assist if the County's
services are needed to help solve this problem, The letter will be presented
for Board°s approval next week,
No action taken at this time,
RECESS: 3:05
RECONVENED: 3:10
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:10 to go into an executive sessiono
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:35 following an executive sessiono
MINUTES TO REFLECT THAT SUPERVISOR MAXON LEFT THE MEETING AT T?~IIS 'DIME,
71-247 AUTHORIZE CHANGE IN FIXED ASSETS PURCHASES: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On motion o£ Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the Board authorized the change in. fixed assets purchases for the
Planning Departmento
71-248 ACCEPT FINANCING BIDS: SUPERIOR COURT BUILDING
Bids for financing of the Superior Court complex were opened in the
Administrative Office on Friday, February 5, 1971 at 11:00 aomo There was only one
financial institution which submitted a bid and this was Cen Val Leasing of Oakland,
who submitted a bid of 5,7 per cent, such percentage to apply on either the 5, 6,
7 or 8 year term, Mr. Nickelson explained the matter of the bid, It is
estimated that the County will need $500,000,00 from this firm, Supervisor McKillop
set out his feelings in this matter, Financing of the building discussed,
Supervisor McKillop said the County would probably open bids for the building
the first of March; he felt the Board could take action at that time on this
bid from CenVal,
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said there was considerable work
that will have to be done prior to the opening of the bids £or the buildingo
Work to be done set out and discussedo Mro Blackstock said that the Board ac ti on
should be to decide that they will accept this bido He said that if the Board
was interested in this financial arrangement, the Board should decide at this
time whether this bid will be accepted, He said the County will have to meet
with the architect to make the changes in the planso There will be changes on
how the payments will be madeo Details to be considered set out by Mr, Blackstock,
Supervisor McKillop stated that the voters had indicated that they did not want
this building; the people do not want to spend this money at this time,
Russell Charland, Oroville realtor, said he did not follow County
Counsel's reasons why this matter should be passed at this time< Mr„ Blackstock
explained the situation, Mr, Charland stated that all indications are that interest
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rates are decliningo Supervisor McKillop asked if it would not be wise to wait, as
there might be a possibility that the County could get a lower interest rated
Costs for the project set outo Mr, Blackstock explained why action had to be
taken as soon as possible in this mattero He explained the work that had to be
done in this mattero
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and carried that the County accept the Gen Val Leasing of Oakland bid at
5,7 per cent for the financing of the Superior Court building, subject to the
eventual awarding of the construction bid and the eventual working out of the
Lease-Lease Back Agreemento
AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan and Chairman. Reynolds
NOES; Supervisor McKillop
ABSENTS Supervisor Maxon,
71°249 MEMORANAUM OF UNAERSTANDINGS NO ACTION
The Administrative Officer presented the annual memorandum of
understanding executed with the recognized employee assetiations, He stated
that this was the result of the meetings held in the last few weeks, This was
presented for the Board's study and reviews It will be used at the time the Board
holds the salary hearing, Presented for information; no action necessary at
this times
71-250 MEETING IN CHICO WITH CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON
Chairman Reynolds stated that there was a tentative 9.30 meeting with
the Gongressman at the Chico County Buildingo The Congressman's representative
informed Chairman Reynolds that they will notify some of the state people and
request that they attend the meetingo The Board members will go over the
problem areas with the Gongressman,
71-251 LETTER ADDRESSED TO CITY OF GRIDLEY AND CITY OF BIGGSS TRANSFER STATION
County Counsel presented a letter to go out over the Chairman's
signature directed to the City Council of Gridley and to the City Council of
Biggs concerning the transfer station for that areao Letter read and discusseda
The letter suggests that a joint powers agreement be approved for this
operation, The letter set out the Board's feelings in this matter, The letter
suggests that the cities appoint a committee to study this matter and requested
aE? immediate reply to the suggestiono Chairman Reynolds authorized to sign
the letters
71-252 APPOINTMENT TO SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, Walter Grimes was appointed a member:of the Subdivision Committee,
71-253 PHONE CALL REPORTED BY SUPERVISOR MADIGAN
Supervisor Madigan reported that he had received a telephone call
from a woman last Saturday that was trying to get a pay-off on assigned propertyo
She complained to him that she had called various departments but had received
no satisfaction, County Counsel handled the matter Monday morningo Mrs Mickelson
said he would follow thru on the mattero
71-254 APPROVE COLLECTION OF HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS BY BUTTE COLLECTION BUREAU
Supervisor McKillop stated that he had met with Julian Thompson,
operator of the Oroville Credit Bureau, about the collection of bills at the
county hospitalo Supervisor Madigan also met with Mre Wilson of the Butte
Collection Bureau, They discussed at length whether the collections should stay
in the County and have a contract with Butte Collection Bureau for the collectionso
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It was decided that the County would continue with the contract with them for the
collection of these accounts, There is a contract in existence at the present time
with the Oroville Credit~Bureauo It was felt the bond should be increased to
$20,OOOa The present bond covers Oroville Credit Bureau and is in the amount of
$10,000000, The new contract would be with Butte Collection Agencye Matter
discussed,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Board approved the collection of the hospital accounts by an approved
contract with Butte Collection Bureau, as approved by County Counselo
Supervisor McKillop asked who would give the collection agency some
help in this matter, Mro Nickelson said they would work with the hospital and
the collection agency in this mattero The percentage will be 50% as stated in
the standard contract with the collection. bureaux There will be one notice
sent by the agency free of charge and any monies collected by the hospital
will not be charged the collection feed
71- 255 RECORDERS REPORT DISCUSSED
Chairman Reynolds stated that all the Board members had received a
copy of the report presented by Louise Kluender, County Recorders He said
the staff in the Recorders Office should be commended for their record of
revenue received,
ADJOURNMENT:
There being ,nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 4130 P,M, to reconvene on Tuesday, February 16th, 1971 at 9:00 aom.,
ATTEST": CLARK A, NELSON, COi1NT'Y CLERK
By: ~~~.~~ XX
Board of S ervisor°s Clerk
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Ch an of the Boar
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