HomeMy WebLinkAboutM021572February 15, 1972
STA"F; rif CALIFO.INIA )
SS.
CfjUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9;00 nom, pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Maxon; McKillop, Reyno7.~'. and Chai_rm.an Gilman.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A, NeJ.son, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors G1erR.
Absent: Sup~:~°visor Madigan
INVOCA'.T~ON; Clif Mickels~:~, Administrative Officer
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
72-284 SUPERVISOR,MAbxUAsy EXCUSED
On moti~~n o.: Supervisor Re;nold~a; seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Supervisor Madigan was excused due to illness.
72-285 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor. McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and carried,
the minutes of February 8, 1972 were approved as mailed,
72-286 COMMUNICATIONS
Anne Gerhaxd, Paradise. Mrs, Gerhard writes regarding mobile homes.
C/~ -b~ Information only. Place in mobile home file.
George West, Paradise. Mr. West writes regarding mobile homes and enclosed
~f~j~b"Y copy of letter previously published in the Paradise Post.
Informal:.+~n only, Place in mobile home filed
Blade, Farmer and Leclerc, The Attorneys send notice that the Court of Appeals
has issued its opinion, wherein the judgement of a trial court was
affirmed in the case of Lucian B. Vandegrift v, Board of Supervisors
of the County of Butte and F, H, Seely, auditor of County of Butte,
Referred to County Counsel.
Feather River Forest Forum. The Forum sends notice of their program Thursday,
February 17, 1972 about earthquakes given by Dr. Ta Vo McEvilly, professor
of Seismology and Tectonics at Uo Co Berkeleyo Information only.
Hayward Air National Guard Base, The I29th Special Operations Group of the
Base write regarding low level flights as a follow up to their letter
of August, 1971 regarding the VFR low level navigation flights.
Their routes remain the same as stated in the previous letter and
they request notification if there are any objections to these flights
from the County. Disc,~ssed. Sup~!wisor Maxon suggested that maybe
the Board would receive comments on this matter if discussion were delayedo
Intergovernmental Board on EDP, Mr. Vella, chairman, sends copy of his letter
to Supervisor Reynolds regarding the development by SDSW of a statewide
welfare management information system. Dis_.zssed; copies to be made
f-or Board members, To be listed on next week's agezida.
Sfiate Department of Public Works. The Department sends notice of methods and
the deadline dates for reserving TOPICS fundso Referred to Clay
Castleberry, Director of Public Works.
State Department of Public Health. The Department sends notice of the amount
of federal grant-in-aid funds for the fiscal year 1971-72. Butte County
allocation $17,078, Information only,
State Water Resources Control Board. The Board sends notice of change of
place of hearing on clean water grant regulations, The meeting formerly
scheduled for Los Angeles on February 17 has been changed to Sacramento
on February 17, 1972 at 10 a.m, in the Resources Auditorium, 9th
Street, Sacramento. .Discussed; no action taken.
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California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region, The
Department sends copy of a report from their staff engineers regarding
inspection of the Paradise Dump, They request notification by
March 15, 1972 regarding plans for this facility as there are certain
deficiencies listed in the inspection report. Referred to Mr. Castleberry.
He will answer 1=tter; he stated problem would be solved this week.
Public Utilities Commission. The Commission writes to acknowledge receipt of
Chairman Gilman's letter dated January 27, 1972. Information only.
County Supervisors Association of California, The Executive Director forwards
revised copy of the CSAC county by county analysis of the Watson
Initiative. Information only.
City pf Oroville. The City files an appeal to the Butte County Planning
Commission's action granting a use permit for a commercial off-site
sign on the property identified as AP 34-33-45, Oroville. Written
notice of the date of the public hearing is requested. Hearing
to be set later in meeting.
72-287_FTVAYdCING COUNTY HOSPITAL
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that this had been
placed on the Board's agenda for public information. He presented a memo
to the Board concerning this mattero Th9.s information presented so the
local banks would be assured that there would be no trouble with the payroll
warrants for the hospital employees. No action necessary by the Board.
72-288 APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS 1 & 2 PARAD';.SE PINES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT UNITS 4 & 8
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the following change orders were approved for Paradise Pines
Assessment District Units 4 & 8 and the Chairman was authorized to sign:
Change Order No, 1 - in the increasing amount of $1,4$2.40 to construct
temporary detour and increase street surfacing width
Change Order No. 2 - in the increasing amount of $3,805.30 for drainage
facilities, flagman and placing of aggregate base and asphalt concrete.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, to make a demand on the
10% letter of credit upon approval of the change orders,
72-289 R''=GHT OF WAY AC UISITION AGREEMENT FOR SALE & DEEDS
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved agreement for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and
Auditor authorized to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent for
following:
Bas Rios-Larkin Road
Don Ramsdell Parcel 13 0.626 ac $1,390 No impr. $1,390
2. Accepted deeds and ,authorized Chairman to sign
certificates of acceptance for following:
E1 Monte Ave. (parcel map) AP 46-26-90 C. W, Alexander
Godman Ave. " " AP 44-29-42 L, Sweet
Stearns Road " " AP 54-24-78 L. Gates
Pentz-Magalia Hwy, " AP 57-32-16 & 17 J. Sparks
Edgewood Lane AP 55-202-03 0, Henderson
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72 290 APPEARANCE OF CLAY CASTLEBERRY AT PANEL DISCUSSION IN SAN JOAQUIN CO.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, informed the Board that
he had been requested to appear on a panel discussion on the 10th of March,
1972 in San Joaquin County. This will be on garbage disposal and solid
waste disposal, Board members approved this appearance.
72-291 DISCUSSION: ADVISORY BODY FOR SERVICE AREA IN THE PALERMO AREA
Supervisor Reynolds stated he had discussed the interest and planning
aspect for the sewers and the service area in the Palermo area. It was
suggested that maybe there should be an advisory body from that area to report
back to the Board, The Board should determine if there is an interest by
these people to submit some names that could be used to choose from for this
advisory body. Mr. Castleberry said it would be good to have a citizens
committee for this work and to advise the County. It should be a working
committee of interested people that will speak for the people in the area.
There are many things that will have to be done to get this matter going.
Supervisor McKillop said he would like to have Mr. Castleberry determine the
assessed valuation of the district. No action taken at this time concerning
the appointment of these people to a committee.
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LAS PLUMAS STUDENTS WELCOMED
Chairman Gilman welcomed students of the Las Plumas High School, He
introduced the Board members and the other county personnel to the students,
They were told that they would be given an opportunity to ask questions before
they leave,
72-292 DISCUSSION: LINES ON COUNTY ROADS & CROSSWALKS IN PARADISE AREA
Supervisor Maxon said the law that makes the use of yellow paint rather
than white paint on the center striping on the county roadways should be studied.
He said he would like to meet with Mr. Castleberry and Captain Flamm of the
Highway Patrol to discuss the matter, He said the yellow paint cannot be seen
as well as the white line when there is moisture on the pavement. Discussed;
no action taken.
Supervisor Maxon stated he has received complaints from the citizens
of Paradise about the cross-walks,- He said the crosswalks should be
herringboned striped, Traffic is not paying enough attention to the pedestrians.
Request discussed, Supervisor Maxon said he would like to provide safety
devices on these roads. Mr. Castleberry said if the County cross-hatched all
crosswalks, he would not know what the costs would be. He felt there should be
sidewalks in the Paradise area. He said the accidents that have occurred were
because the people were walking along the street and not off the pavement. The
streets should be made safer. The people are not stopping for the pedestrians.
Supervisor Maxon said that if the crosswalks could not be herringboned striped,
maybe the County could put up some stand-up signs stating-watch out for pedestrians.
It was felt that law enforcement should handle this matter. Discussed.
No action taken.
72-293 AUDITOR'S BUDGET BALANCE ANALYSIS, APPEARANCE OF DR. BAILEY & ED ROBIN_SON_
Dr. Bailey and Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, appeared to speak to the
Board regarding the Auditor's letter of fast week, Dr. Bailey explained the
nursing program at the hospital. The Board had requested that they would like
clarity on this program, He first went through the extended care facility
nursing needs. The State pays the Gounty for extended care patients. He
explained the operation of the extended care facility; he explained the
procedure that was used. A utilization conanittee has been developed to look
at the kind of care that the patients receive and to get the patients out of
the hospital at the earliest possible date. The hospital receives about $74. per day
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for these patients, The hospital has to have personnel to handle these patientso
He said that to meet the standards set up by the Bureau of Accreditation, the
hospital needs 145.6 nurses to handle a patient average of 75 patients per day.
Dr. Bailey stated that there are 3 full time people on the utilization committee.
These are net~r employees. These people see that the patients are treated
properly.
The hospital also has to have employees to handle the paper work,
He feels they could use more employees in this area, He said that 12
nurses-were added to the nursing staff. He said that if a ward could be
closed because of lack of patients, the ward was closed. Work of the nursing
staff set out. He said that SOn of the patients at the County Hospital are
Medi-Cal or I~edi-Care patient. It takes more paper work to handle this type
patient.
Time spent by Board members questioning Dr, Bailey about the patients
at the hospital, the staffing and the billing of the patients,
RECESS: 10:05
RECONVEP7ED: 10:15
Ed Robinson, ?•lelfare Director, stated he had prepared and distributed
a summary of the budget balance. In the surplus, AFDC had the most or 82~
of the balance. He explained why there was this large balance. He said he
could not give a firm figure of where they will wind up this year. He requested
that the Board members read his summary of the situation. He said that by the
end of March or the 1st of April, his department will have a better picture
o£ the situation.
Supervisor McKillop explained the intent of the Meth-Cal Reform Bill.
The intent o£ this hill was to take care of the County's indigent load, The
State took the $400,000 budgetted by the County, Half of this was used to pay
for the slow pay patients at the hospital. Supervisor i•+IcKillop feels that the
State owes the County a refund of some of this money, He said he would like to
see the Auditor's office run the indigent cost for the last few years. A
letter should be sent to Dr. Brian. Superv:i.sor :McKillop said he would like to
see a break down of this matter. He said he did not feel the State should
take the entire amount that they had taken, He feels that the County has made
an over-payment, The County should be credited the amount of money overpaid.
Mr, Nickelson was requested to follow through on this matter. County Counsel
will go aver AB 949 again; it was felt the State had to have some type formula
in this matter, Mr. Dickelson will meet with Supervisor McKillop and prepare
the letter to be written to Dr. Brian,
72-294 PRESENTATION BY P1RS BEST REGARDING ACCESS ROADS IN PARADISE
Mrs. James Best, Faradise, presented a written statement regarding the
access roads in Paradise. She requested that the Board read the memo and
consider the information. No action taken at this time,
72-2 APPEARANCE OF BEN MATHE+r1S JAY PARTRIDGE SCHOOL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGN
Mr, Ben Mathews, of Jay Partridge School. Chico, read a statement from
the parents of students attending the Jay Partridge School, Chico, regarding
the installation of traffic signs near the school, They appealed to the Board
to handle this problem. The street is within the City of Chico; the students
are residents of the County of Butte. There is a four-lane highway at the
school; there are about 600 cars per hour traveling this area. He was told
that the Board had indicated their support of a cooperative venture with the
City of Chico, for the installation of lights at this site.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, said he shared the concern
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of the residents. He also expressed the concern of Supervisor Madigan.
The Board has agreed to cooperate with the Chico for the installation
of these lights on a SE3-5O basis. Mr. Castleberry said this site was to
be one of the stops on the road tour.
It was suggested tkzat this matter be discussed at the City-County
meeting, The County's offer has been left open; it was felt that some
movement was needed from the City of Chico. Tt was felt that regulation
of traffic would have to be set up for that area.
No action taken at this time.
72-296 DISCUSSION: EXPANSION OF THE FdOB COMMODITY PROGRAM
Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, spoke to the Board regarding the
expansion of the food commodity program as represented by budget transfer
presented last week. He said this is a matter of utilization of Federal
funds, These funds will pay for the increased costs of administering the
program, He explained how the funds would be used.
Mr, Robinson said the County was approved for a food stamp program.
The Status of this situation is the same as it was ]before. The County has
received no allocation to irreplement this program.
Chairman Gilman spoke concerning the use of the food commodity program.
He said he has .received complaints that people are using the food to fill
i.nceaerators and to store on shelves and not use. Mr. Robinson said he
also receives calls on this matter. He stated that the people are informed
that they do not have to take all the items; the recipients are advised
that if they reject an item it will not affect their grant.
Supervisor I~Saxon felt the food allowance of the recipients should be
increased. He feels that the County should take more initiative in this
matter. He said that if there was no objection, he would like to see a
resolution prepared by County Counsel asking that the administration in
Sacramento rastore some semblance in this matter. Request discussed.
Supervisor Reynolds said the children in these Welfare families can open
cans and eat, tdhen the recipients receive more money, the County cannot
control how they spend it and the child does not receive more food to eat.
Supervisor Reynolds said that if the Board was going to speak tc reform, then
should speak to the matter of having the authority to put some of these
people under budgetary control.
Matter discussed; no action taken.
72-~7 ATiJARD OF TYPEbIRITER BTD
A breadkoym of typewriter bias as requested by the Board last week
has been prepared and presented to the Board members, Tom Struthers,
Purchasing Agent, explained the breakdo-~rr-, He said that Guy Hart has assured
them that both the manual and electrical typewriters would be made in the
United States this year. Board members questioned Mr. Struthers about the
bids. Mr. Struthers stated that there had been no specific requests for
IBM typewriters, Supervisor Reynolds said he felt that the IBMs were the
cheapest typewriter to buy for maintenance. Mr. Struthers agreed with
Supervisor Reynolds concerning the TBi•7s, Supervisor Reynolds said he feels
that each department should keep a list of each typewriter and the costs
incurred for maintenance.
A representative from Patty Typewriter Shop, Chico, spoke concerning
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the bids. He felt the Board should award the bid to their shop as their
bid was the low bid. He said there is a problem in getting Amer~,can made
office equipment, Board members questioned the representative. Supervisor
Reynolds said he stall would stay with the American made machines,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the bad of Guy Hart for the Remington typewriters was accepted,
for the manual and electric typewriters, rrrith the understanding that if there
are any requests for IBM typewriters, then the departments are to be allowed
the option of having the IB?Ss.
72-298 STUDENTS OF LAS PLUI•?AS GIVEN OPPORT'~7NTTY TO ASK,,.L~UESTTONS
Chairman Gilman gave the students of Las Plumes an opportunity to.
ask questions at this time. Curry Thomas said there are no street lights
on the South side. Supervisor McKillop told him that there was a lighting
district in that area that could install lights and the people could pay
the maintenance on them. Mr. Thomas sand that the students have been talking
about a neighborhood center and a tutoring center, He was told that this
should be discussed with EOC or the Feather River Recreation Center, A delegation
from the school could go and speak to these people.
72-299 APPEARANCE OF _P?R, LA BAI2THE GILPiORE LANE HOSPITAL
I'ir, LaBarthe, Gilmore Lane Convalescent Hospital, spoke to the
Board concerning A4r, I?ickelsonrs memo about the County Hospital, He said
there are many facilities in the County that are recognized as extended care
facilities,
72-300 APPEARANGE OF PbRE. HELEN HILKE, PARADISE: MOBILE HOMES
A1rs. Hslen Hilke, Paradise, said that there are some points that need
to be cleared up concerning mobile homes. She said that the many letters
written by people concerning the mobile home question had not been read by
the Board, She requested that the people appearing today in the audience
concerned with the mobile home question stand. Many people stood up at this
time, She said that the reason she tras appearing today was to request the
Board to state positively that they are goinn to adopt an ordinance or set
a public hearing to further discuss this matter, Idrs. Iiilke said that the
homes should be ta:ced on the same basis of value.
Request of Mrs. Halks discussed. It ~,ras felt that taxes should be
distributed on an equitable basis. The mobile home owners receive the same
service as the conventional type home owners. It eras felt that there were
some people in these mobile homes that cannot pay any more taxes than they
are paying at present. Tt was felt that there would be State Lsgislation
that gill work this problem out,
No action taken at this time,
72-301 APPEARAICE OE LOUIS CAi~1EidZ2Vd~~ CHICO.
Louis Camenzind, Chico, said he was here today to protest the live
stock head tax, He felt that this tax was very unfair. Referred to Assessor
for his study and recommendation.
72- 02 APPEARANCE: CA.4.L ARENTUS SA?•7 :~LILL_ROAD, PA~~ADISE
AIr, Carl Arenius, Saw I~fill Road, Paradise, asked the Board if they
were going to take up the matter of the Resalutian on standards under AB 1301.
IIe was told that there would be a public hearing on this matter.
72-303 APPEAP~AidCE OF A. E. HEDGES, DA?? ROTnr LAIC' PARAnTSE• MOBILE HOMES
A. E. Hodges, Dam Pow Lane, Paradise, asked if there were any Board
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member that Jived in a mobile home. He felt there was a clash pf ~.nterps"t
in this matter. Supervisor Maxon lives in a mobilehome, and he feels that,
there is a conflict of interest regarding the taxing question. Discussed;
no action taken.
72- 04 APPEARANCE: GEORGE C_HEv~S OROVTLLE RECOMr~NDATIONS ON LOT SPLIT STANDARDS
George Chames, OroviJle, presented the recommendations of the Citizens
Subdivision Committee concerning the standards for AB 1301. Tt was felt
that these recommendations irould make the ordinance more workable. The
impression was set out at the last hearing that the standards would be
implemented at the time the ordinance goes into effect.
i~Ir. Chames said that there ;were some things in the ordinancq that should
be modified. He explained the recommendations suggested.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public works, said these are the
standards that trere being recommended by the Committee. Public :drks can
live with them, but they are not his recommendations.
Recommendations discussed. It was felt that a hearing should be set
to further discuss the standards. Hearing set for February 2gth, 1972 at
1:30 p.m..
RECESS; 12:00
RECONVEHD: 1:30
72-305 PUBLIC HARING: PROPOSED ORDItIAI3CE AI'4ENDING SECTION 13.6 (UEE PERI~IITS}
OF ORDIi~?Ai'dCE NO 4 K:~?OTrli3 AS THE $UTTE COUNTY ZONLVG ENABLING ORDIrtANC
The continuation of the hearing on the proposed ordinance amending
Section 13.6 (use permits) of Ordinance Pio, 475, Down as the Butte County
Zoning Enabling Ordinance was held at this time. Jim Lawson, Planning Director,
sumr~ized the actions of the Planning Corntnission. This amendment sets out
the zoning inspectors duties, The Planning Commission voted unanimously
in favor of this ordinance. Hearing had been closed to the public at last
weeks hearing, r~.Tarjor~e Cox, Paradise, questioned the Board about the
zoning inspector.
Action taken by the .Board at this time.
72-306 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. J711.1 Ar~NDING SECTION 13.6(USE PERr~TS) OF ORDINANCE
FJO^ 4 KrdO?•]N A5 TH_ E BUTTE COUTI2'Y ZONIAIG ENABLING ORDI~JANCE
On motion of Supervisor i~4cKi11op, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Ordinance rdo. 1241 amending Section 13.b (use permits} of Ordinance
IIo, 475, knovaz as the Butte County Zoning Enabling Ordinance zL~as adopted and
the Chairman a*as authorized to sign,
72-307 PUBLIC H>i1ARIi~'G: PROPOSED ORDINANCEa AMENDING SECTIOiQ l4 (PRaCEDURE FOR
PRECISE ZOrdIIifG AMEND.'•WrITS OF ORDIrdAIQCE P30 49~
The hearing on the proposed ordinance amending Section l~ (procedure
for precise zoning amendments} of Ordinance I3o. x•75, known as the Zoning
Enabling Ordinance was held as continued from last week. This amendment
with items that deal with violations that are not covered under use permits.
Amendment discussed. Action taken by the Board at this time.
72-308 ADOPT ORDINANCE IdO. 1242, AI•:F'NDING SECTIOI? 14 (PROCEDURE FOR PRECISE
ZONING Ai~fErND:,I;rdTS OF ORDINANCE rd0 4 !.i'?0"sJ 1 A5 THE; ZONING ENABLING ORD NANCE
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor I~IcKillop and
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carried, Ordinance ido. 1242 amending Section 14 (procedure for precise
zoning amendments) of Ordinance A?o. 475, lmown as the Zoning Enabling
Ordinance, was adopted and the Chairman ~,ras authorized to sign,
72-309 PUBLIC HEARING: ROLAND J, LAFFItdS: PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-2" (GENERAL)
TO "C-2" {GEN~'P,.AL COP~I"L+P•.CIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED Otd TH/ SOUTHWEST SIDFa OF
r~ANGROVE AVEI~U~ CHICO: HEA_RTNG CANCELLED
The public hearing on the Roland J, Laffins proposed rezoning from
"A-2" (general) to "C-2" (general commercial) for property located on the
southwest side of Mangrove Avenue between Third and Fifth Avenues, identified
as AP 45-11~--41, Chico, was called for hearing at this time, ATr, Laffins
has requested by letter that this hearing be cancelled. Hearing cancelled
at this time, P?o action needed,
72-310 PUBLIC HEARING: R, L, PETERSON: PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-2 LII~IITED" TO
uS-2rt (T.+ITNTA~[3M DENSITY_ST7;3URBAAI RESIDEATTIAL) DISTRICT PARADISE
The public hearing'on the R, L. Peterson proposed rezoning from
"A-2 limited" to "S-2" (minimum density suburban residential) district for
property generally described as being located north and south of Roe Road,
west of Libby Road, Paradise, was held.as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning
Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission, 7,'he Planning
Commission voted unanimously to approve the rezoning.
Hearing opened to the audience at this time. Appearing in favor; no
one. Appearing in opposition: no one,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for action.
72-311 ADOPT ORDIN_~TCE PLO, 1243, ZONING A i'ORTIOP? OF THE COUrdTY "S-2" (i'~fINIMUM
DENSITY SUBUR3Aid RESIDEiv'^1ZAL DISTRTCT PARADISE.
On motion o:F Supervisor DicKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Ordinance Aio. 1243 zoning a portion of the County to a "S-2" (minimum
density suburban residential) district for property generally described as
being located north and south of Roo Raad, west of Libby Road, Paradise, was
adopted and the Chairran u*as authorized to sign.
72-312 DISCUSSION FISCAL P~ESPOdS.iBILITY, JUVENILE HALL SCHOQL, SPECIAL EDUCATIOPI,
BUTLDTNG PROGRA'~1 &_ AB 85 (KEPdNETH CORY)
Thomas Evans, Superintendent of Schools, spoke to the Board on fiscal
responsibility, Juvenile Hall School, special education, building program and
AB 85 (i{enneth Cory). He said the Superintendent of Schools Office and the
Boa rd of Education was still interested in fiscal responsibility, He felt the
letter written to the Board should be aclrnoYaledged, They feel very strongly
that if they are to be credited on the tax bills for a tax rate, they should.
have some say in how the money is to be spent, They would appreciate a letter
from the Board on this matter,
'rir, Evans said ho would appreciate early action by the Board regarding
the matter of the Juvenile Hall School,
He stated that they had never been able to secure a piece of property
for the special education school. Recently the Chico Unified School District
has given them permission to use some of their property for this school.
With this property and the State program, they are looking forward to building
the school. The County wi7.1 pay for half of the cost over a 20 year period
of time. This ~•ras presented for Board information.
He said the last item fox discussion was AB 85, authorized by Kenneth Cory
from Orange County, The County Superintendent of Schools organization has
been able to kill this bill each time it has been introduced in the past.
It is the intent of this bill to have regional education. There will be a
regional Superintendent of ..Schools, The 58 counties would be combined into
regions, irir. Evans said he *.,rould suggest that the County adopt a resolution
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in opposition to the bill, after County Counsel has reviewed the bill, 'FIe
said the County Superintendents of School will be working actively in
opposition to the bill, He explained the bill and its purpose.
No action taken on matters presented by Mr. Evans at this time,
72- 1 HIRING FREEZE DISCUSSED: APPROVE RE VESTS FOR HIRING AS LISTED
The Personnel Department has established procedures to receive
requests for hiring of personnel under the freeze. Requests .have been
received from the Sheriff's Department, Assessor's Office and the Welfare
Department for permission to hire and these have been processed by
Personnel Department, Requests discussed. Tt was suggested that the County
could watt 30 days on the stock cleric at Trlelfare Department. Tyro stock
clerks have been requested, Requests discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
carried, the $oard approved the requests for hiring of personnel under the
hiring freeze as follows:
1. Dog catcher under the Sheriff's Department
2. Two appraisers for the Assessor's Office
3. Seven positions tsi.thin the tlelfare Depar'~.ment, frith one stock
clerk request being deferred to a later date.
72- l~ APPROVE ?~RTT_ADVAIdCE. DTREC~OR Or DATA PROCESSING
On motion of Supervisor t~~IcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the merit advance of Director of Data Processing from Range 31.0
step $ to Range 31.0 step C was approved.
72- 1 DISCUSSION: CUI~~ROI2TSE OF HOSPITAL ACCOUNT: CAF.RTI;D OVER ONE I^JEEK
The request for permission to compromise a hospital account with balance
of $557 for the amount of $375 to be divided equally between the County and
Butte County Credit Bureau discussed. The Board asked i~Ir. Pti.ekelson why the
bill should be compromised. 'Ir. i~iickelson said he would get more informatian
on the request, ito action taken at this time; to be placed back on next
week's agenda,
72- 16 TRAVEL RE UESTS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor i~SeKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and carrzed; the following travel requests were approved:
1. Will Mattley, deputy District Attorney, to attend the
California District Attorneys' Association midwinter criminal law seminar
in Concord, California, February 18 through February 20, 1972. Two nights
lodging, Estimated cost of trip $100, Travel by private car,
2, R, B. Cronkite, Civil Deputy-Sheriff's Department, to travel
to Fresno, February l6 & 1'7th, 1972, one nights lodging; estimated cost of
trip, $50.
72-~I7 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
$-25 tranfer discussed, It was stated that the Auditors Office has
proposed to make weekly settlements to the hospital rather than monthly.
It was felt that the State money should be isolated, It was suggested that
only a portion of the money be transferred rather than the total. Another
transfer vrill be prepared and presented next week for the Board's consideration.
Other transfers explained and discussed.
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On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-~ - Veterans Service, $320, from extra help to Salaries and
B-45 - County Counsel, X150 fromT~Publications and Legal Notices
and Transportation & Travel (100) to Prof~O&OSpec.
B-~ -County Clerk, X15.00 from Office expense to I~iemberships
72- 18 PUBLIC HEARING SET OPt APPEAL OF CITY OF OROVTLLE
A public hearing *rras set far Tuesday, March 7th, 1972 at 1:30 p,m,
on the appeal of the City of Oroville of the granting of a use permit for
a commercial off-site sign on the property identified as AP 34-33-45,
Olive Ha.gh[.ray and Central Drive, Oroville.
72- 1 REPORT BY THE HOSPITAL STUDY COP1~lITTEE: HEARING SET FOR FEB 24 l 2
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that the report of the
Hospital Study Committee, has been received. All the members o,f the committee
are prettyrwell in accord zri,th the exception of Mr. Charlebois. Supervispr McKillop
who was a member of the Committee, advised the Board that he also had axeas of
~isag€egment with thh Co ittee ;:sport. A ubiic hearing should be set pn the
osp a matter at t~iis ~ime, p
Discussed when and where the hearing should be held. It was felt,
that there should be a night hearing. Hearing set for February 24, 1972
at 7:30 p.m, in the Oroville Municipal Auditorium, Hearing need not ba
published by Clerk,
RECESS: The Board recessed at 2:35 for an executive session
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 345 following an executive session
72- 20 MATTiii~.5 PRESEtdTED BY SUPERVISOR MAXON
Supervisor :Maxon presented a copy of a bill sent out by the Oroville
Credit Buroau to a recipient who had never been billed b*j the Hospital. Bill
presented to r, iickelson for handling,
Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see the Board support the
Governor in opposing HI2-1. Iie requested that County Counsel secure a copy
of the bill for the Board's study. County Counsel will get a copy of the
bill and brief the Board on the contents.
Supervisor Klaxon spoke on the increase in costs to the food conm-ndity
program, He felt it would be cheaper, if there was a food deficiency, to~
raise the food allowance to a recipient and allow the person to purchase the
necessary food. He said he hoped that this Board could come up with a strong
resolution that could be processed through the Supervisors Association, and
with the help of State Legislature, maybo this matter could be controlled.
Chairman Gilman said that it souiried like Supervisor Maxon wanted an increase
in the UTelfare Grant to take. care of the food vrhere there is a deficiency,
Chairman Gilman said that people are receiving the food commodities and are
not using the fops, Super~r~.sor l~lcKillop sand he was interested in the food
stamp program. 'vdith tho food stamps, the recipients could purchase the food
thoy Hoed, Supervisor ,deF:illop said he would go along with the food stamp
program. Pvb action taiten.
72-321 BILL PETERSON APPOINTED TO SERVE AS A i4I~1BER OF COI~;ITTEE TO INVESTIGATE
THE PLAiQTIPIG OF ELK IiJ T.~ FEATHnP, RIVER CANYOFQ
Supervisor Reynolds stated that March 14th, 19']2 at 1:30 p.m. was the
only date they could get the .State Fish & Game Commission to meet to discuss
the possibility of the planting of elk in the Feather River Canyon, Supervisor
Reynolds asked the Board if Sill Peterson, a retired head of the Plumes National
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Forest, could be appointed to serve as a member of the Plumas County-Butte
County
On motion of Supervisor I4ciCillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Bill Peterson :•ras appointed as a member at large to the Elk
planting corru~.ttee formed by Plumas County and Butte County to study the
matter of planting elk in the Feather River Canyon.
72-3~2 D~scusszo~a: PAY:•~VT TO JUDGE DAi:rLEY
It was suggested that since Judge Dawley serves as Judge for both
Biggs Judicial District and Gridley Judicial District, until such time as
a judge is appointed to the Gridley Judicial District, Judge Dawley should
receive the salary for both duties. It is not fair to him to merely receive
the additional ~5.OQ per day For this work. County Counsel was requested
to research this suggestion and report back to the Board. Matter to be placed
back on the agenda for Tuesday, February 22, 1972.
Supervisor Reynolds questioned the testing that is going on to
secure a new judge, He asked how the people were to be picked for the
interviewing, It was stated that the matter was handled through the
Judicial Council. i~ir, Nlickelson will secure information about this matter,
72-3~ DISCiFSSION: BOARD P'IGETING OF P4ARCH 28th
Chairman Gilman said he would like to i,7tow the Board members feeling
about not holding a meeting March 28th. This is Easter weak, zt was
suggested that a determination be made about the 14•th or 21st of March.
IQo action taken at this time,
ADJOURi3'•~'I~rT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at ~:05 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, February 22, 1972 at 9:00 a,m.
ATTEST: CLARK A, VELSOI7, COiThTTX CLEPK
HY~ ~ Chairman of e Hoard
Hoard of Super isors Clerk
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