HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022371February 23, X9'1
STATE OF CALT:E'ORNIA )
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COuN'FY OF E'J"~"iE )
The Hoard of Supervisors met a~: 9:00 a.m, p~:r.s~::a:~^.~: r._, adac•-.;rr~menC.
Present: Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, _~tIC.ii:?op and Chairman Rep:o:~.d~. Cli.fr..~n
Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dsaial 8.=~u1ss•::ook., Couxty C~ec:=r.:'e'., ar..d C;lex'k
Ao Iveisor, Coun~•y Cierk by Margie tiatt, :Board d~f Su'pervis~rs Cl.er~t:.
Absent:: Supervisor Gilman
INVOCA'fIOEi: Rev. James Hazen., C,ongregar.ia:r~a3. ehi:.xs.h, Ora~~i.2.?eo
Pledge of allegiance Y:~ the f3.~.g of z:he '~,'~~+~ited Sta•~as c-". Ame:.'isao
71.296 APPROV'AI, On MI~~_'ES
O.n motion of S~:pervisox' Mc•:~.illo~C, se;:orded by Sx;'per•disor Ma3i.gar and
carried, the anirnxt:es of F'ebx'uax°v 16, 1971 were appra-ued as msi~.ed,
STJPER1IiSOR. GILMAN F%G,JSED
-- 0~~ motion. cf S~.pervisor Maxar, se~.:aa~ded by Supervs.sc.r M~:Kiiop and carried
Supervisor Gi`sman was excused due to i1l.r~ess,
71,m 29 7 .'_,OMM€1'~LOA?'I9NS
Mrs. Arlene soh:°:s on, Chi~.oo Mrs. Joh::.~o~ ~•rit:e: r'egax•d~y.~.g ~:he ":ac~pmF_oe5" i~,.
regui.atioT~.s governs.rzg trWi.:rex~ a.si.d the d:if.'f.':Ca-:::+.~ios _". er_f;;r~i.n.g sc:i:~i:
r•eg~la+~•ioxxs, .Letter refer:•ed to Ccur.~ty Caur...be1 foryan.swer. Adms.r.is•Yraiy/a
Office will make a quick a%r~+,ey ir_ tha.~~ matter ar.d repo:e•#: tea 4:he Faard.
Robert D, Bethel, M,D,, Or.•ova.lle. Dr., Bai:hel pr"~'~~s~ *•he e:~k.i.:ng oz' p-r.'aper~~,~ a:zo~.g
Canyon Drive for 'she road projewT leadi._~~g~ ~:~7 t;~e Oravii.:i.e Dam and 0~%er3ook:.
Referred io Ca~~,nty Cour:sel for ar,.saer.,
Mr, Edward Jo Fa~kenste;,n, Paradise:. Mfr, F'alie:e*~st.-3.r~ ~zrges the e~:pa=vc~s o2.` the
~ut Le r'ai:..T.SLy 7..llbra ry x'a~:ility i'C. P'arwd'18e due tJ ].!:`iC x'ec(~F.d iJ.nage and Geed
and ssggests the i~acart I.o•~ nox'C'h af' the prese~~t: l:ibx'ary room c•?a~:l.d be
proper for expar:sion of the faoi.ib.yo T,es::g:er discussed. Admi.~.i.stra•Wi.ve
Officer will aa;swer i:he Setter,
Spr'-u~e Drag, C.xid:tev Mrs. Rr.i.h D. R ~h :e:-d~ cr,py of hex lesser ,~ddre~ne:d to Mr. y
Mi~elcgS.s,s t ~_?. .. ~fer~::.za:e to a a.oas ~-.y ~Marr:~:T 43'h.~:h ,,r~:;~ ~;as~.ed r, '. e dx•~;g //b. O0
sf_sre ~i~Yei~1i ~~;as reE:~a;:~ed '~~~~ ~~.exn w±:~f'h paymea~f~ ;:tapped. ~,;::~.an:s'ma;:1 fief, ~~sSas:
fe~.t t~S. the 3.~:35.~,i:32tT.i@ traf: es~asTi +~;~E~:~t,; U•'x].~rr~.?G;a ~t~o,~i.d 5 ,~,:>.•d the 1os5.
E~Pferred t~~4~'our'~y W,~'4.~'SaeT. f_or St.9udy ~;:rd report book e_c+, tha ~;B~ea~~d.
Supericr Califorr.~ia Camprehens',.ve Rea~.fh P1an;~,i~~.g Ass~::ia`:;~.cr_. 'I:'b.e Avsocia'cior
forwards memorandum giving 'raoa.~e of a t:r~,i.~~..-.g vaurso i:~a 'scl:i.d waste 3/ p • a0
disposal to be he7.d ira the Redding C3.v:i~ A,u=d:i.tori':~m en Monday,
MarcH 1, 1971 :[:tom 8:30 a.m. t.o 4:30 p,m. :F.:~<forma~:icn only,
Git.y of Orovi"1Se, The GiWy for~,rardW a c'.opy of revi~e;d agrr-.eme.,.y whs.:.:h i proposed g..~ d,QQ
for a consolidat:ior:: of t:he Ci.~~y and ~:,curAry 3.ibx'ary =yscems, Referred to
Library ~,'ommit,ee to study and to report: bmc;st torhe Hoard,
City of Gridley. she Gridley City Gounci,l proposes shat' ~l.e_ lieu of a jci~~i powers yy/.DO
agreement that the Gity of Biggs, rii:y of C:x'idiey ar~.d the hoard of
Supervisors select o::~e individual 8:a reprase^.t their enti*.ies as an advisory
commission boarde This board wa-u.ld determizAe and recommeed a 7.o~atio~t
far "the garbage transfer station for i-be .Trigg:=Grid"ley area, Di.s.:ussed,
See motion followi.:3g communicaions.
City of Palo Alt.^„ T'he City sends copy ef. its F(e5ol:ution :10, X429 whip=h urges act~ioz~
to alleviate the problem of. iit:ter a~.:3. waste diup,ssaa. created by a:~ae /00,34
sale of beverages in disposable rata°'retux':~;abie contai:~er.•s.
information, ~
Go3.den Feather Fair.. Mr. Cassndy, presidexa:o~ fo:r,~ar~3s ccepy of hip utter .addressed 7Zz~.~
to Mr. L. H. N.a3.c•omb, 3r. e:~en:W~iv,e off3~er of the C;6mmissio:~ o~~~ Galif®rnia
St~ste Goverrirnex~t Orga~.iiza'~•ir~ a a~::~ E;~oraomy, cspposf.rg the proposed ~onsoSidatiox?
Fage 583. ,
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F`ebr._a.t'y_23,__ 1971
of $utte Gounty Fair with the ^hird Distri~:t Fairo ~o acGicS~ taken at this time.
County of E1 Dorada. The County sends ropy of iWs Resoluxia _ ~'o. 2i•~'l. opposing L~D.OU
a proposed change i=: Medi~Cs"~ paymEr;ts ter rospival e:tctended c:a.re ser,~ices,
Irr,formation only,
State Departmenne of Wa~~~er Resour~:es. 'I'ne IDepar`~mens: for-wards copies of rece:rr.t r.{/ /. D d
amendments to water' supply co:¢tra~ts bez.ween the st.aye and various con;xra~:L-ing
agenoi•es as required by Ar4i..•3e 36 of our ~.o:tr•a+c`. Referred t:~ George
Stamm and County t;ounse3,
State Department of Pax'k.s and Recreation, Mr:. Mot ~:, direr,tor, resto_~ds to our ,S D D. DO
letter of January 1.9, 3971 regarding use of f<.nds available :From passage
of Propositian 20 an *he November balo?r, He states thaw the regFseaL for
replacement of the "old Western Canal Dam" does no's ro:r~form to tl-s: i:Arepf.
of the Act, and in addition, i:he dam w+7~::1d be ioc:ated in the "old borrow
areav' which is under the jarisdi+,;•'si.on of Depar"~me>:.t~ of :Fish ar±.d came
rather than Parks and Re~•reatan. He also explai~n.s diffs.cu.l.ties regarding
camping areas at Lime Saddle and al.lo::=i:io:n Nf fu~..ds for this purpose.
County Counsel .and Mr. Ga.stleberx•y will keep Baa:r.'d :informed in this matter,
State Division of Fores`ry. Mr. James U, Stear~~s, diteoeor, write,? a fo.lox~~:ip to 1OC~~p~
his January letter concex'ning the new ge~aeral. suppori: rate for: Schedule A
csf o;zr annual ;:ooperative contraci: for f.i.re pr~ses.:ri.on sex°v3.ces. Hi.s
previous letter had given a tef~ia:.ve ra e of 10,°.~.; however, he na~:~
says that the x',ate k!.a:s beer;. f.inal.iyed .y:,.d adj^~sted do~,.rr:c~ard -, 10,0%,
This rate will be effe::tive on. Sch.e.du3e A for so-.rrac~s ter the fiscal
year 1971°72, Disoussedp x,.a a~sion takero
State Reclamation Board, Mr. McCol`tam, chief e~~.gin.eer, advises that trio Re~:l.amatia:i ~/Z.OC
Board will hold a •pabl.ic hearing in Chicoe Friday Mar;.h i2, 1971 a*_: Fh.e Elks
Temple, commencing ,:.• 10 a.m. The heari•rg will. be to deeermi.r~e the finite
Zocatio:~ of the floodway enr.roachsent lines ors the Sacramento River between
the upstream end of existing pra,jec:~• levees on the south anal Red :Biv.ff on
the nor.•th. ln.forma+~ io_n.
Assemblyman John L, Burton.. Assemblyman. bux'tan solicits s~:ppox't f.or e,B 20 which would
restore the Medi~Cal c;~ts and s¢ai.es that this will be a s•pec:ia?~ order of
business i.n the Assembly for it a,mo, Monday February 22, 19710 DisW.::ssed,
Supervisor Maxon stated he wo•~ld like to h.~r~: Assemblyman Johrs:scrn views.
Assemblyman Ray B, Johnson. Mr. Johnson expresses hi.s ~:haaks for the R.escrlu.ian 7116
requesting the retention of funding tsar the R~:tte County Fair. 7 2..3•~~
Discussed; no action tak.eno
Assemblyman Ray E, Johnson. Mr. Johnson, encloses a letter.' wh:iLh he had received from
Mrs, Julia R, Schultz of Oroville regax'di.ng her diffiu:ulties with plac:emeray ~ p~~
of a mobile home on her property, 12iscussed. No actian.tak.en,
Gale L. Glenn, Director of Special Serv3.ces. Regiieat by Ru<.Ye Cor~.nty Coordix:.ati.r;.g
Council on Mental Retardation and Rel.aeed Disorders f~rr $'70.00 for 3 SFd -m
secretarial. help to gather the material of develapi::g a c;oz:nty mental
retardation plan together, Letter read a;nd di.sc:ussed. See .motion
following communications,
Jerrold R. Gonoe, Oroville City Administratar. Requiremer!ws for urba:_+. and :rural. 3~5~. DZ,
areas for air pollution. Copies to be gi°aar..to Roars members.
L~rw offices of Weir, vandeweghe ,~ Schwartz, attaraays for Riee GroiNer.s Associai-ion,
Petition for cancellation of pex'soctal property tax. Co:;nty Counsel
recommended that the matter be see for raeari.ng. Hearing date seE for
March 16, 1971 at 1:30, Clerk to notify law firm,
Sacramento Regional. Area Planning Cammiss9.on. Notification. of meeei:ag too be held
Friday, February 26, 1971 in the Yuba City Hall, Refer.'red to 3 ZS ~ O 2-
Sapervisor°Gilman and Don Black.
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71-298 MATTERS PRESEN'?'ED BY C?iAIRMA_N REYNOLDS
Chairman Reynolds sta=-ed ha had received 3 letter setting out tk!e s`:atisti.cs
cancerT_!ing the use of the Gridley pool, 'the average cia.i.ly w:tt.endans:e was 163,35, ~ p "j , 5~
Report read by Chairman. Reynolds,
Chairman Reynolds stated that yes;.erday he had gone to San Diego and Zos
Angeles regarding a development project. in this Gou:n.ty, He said the i^fa~xmat:Con
that he would like to have obtuir_ecl by the Dept, of Human Resources or by the
Administrative Officers is the availability of people i;:. the county that c•ou~.d
operate power machines far the clothi.^g i.ndusfry, He sai:~ they wou7.d need some
trained people, There w3u1d also be a tx.airzing program iravo5.ved. ~.'he Company
tk!at they talked to wants to know how.mary peop>.e are trained to operate power
ma.chirses i:n the garment: industry, Chairman Reynolds said he hoped thaE the press
would get this ir..formatio*! cut before the general publit:.anal maybe the County
cou.Id secure the necessary informatiar •raeedad, C1if MiakeS.son, Adm:Lr.istrative
Officer, said they would get right on ih9.s !natter, The amount df persar.s to be
employed was estimated by G`hairma*: Reynolds, He W.aid this would be a boar: to
the City o£ Oro•vi11e and to the Gaunty,
71A299 REPOR.`1' BY ~'OUDs"?'Y ASSESSOR ON SB 1L5
Dave Vasco, Ccurzt.y Assessor, reported that SB 125 did clot pass the State
Legislature, 12e stated That he had received a letter from MY•, Be r.!e~tt that sets
forth that the State Board of Eq-~.alization is ordering ~che Assessor°s offiz::e to go
back 5 years and pick up the escape3 asses~•meazts a~~~ b,imber lands, Mra Vasco
reporte3 on th:Cs ma~:tero He said this order woui3 px•ababiy be take~~. to a Supreme
Court test, ~~le set out the impacton the Gou.^~ty beva~:se of this order, No
action taken,
?1-300 CHAIRMAN RE`T!~]OLDS ?'0 WORK WI"'?i C.:ITIES OF 1?ZC-~~~3 & GRJ.D:~EY' RFGARDIMu ?'RAi~SE'FR STATION?
It was moved by Supervisor M.Kiilop9 seconded by Super7risur Maxon and
carried that Chairman Reynolds work with tha Giyies of Bf.ggs-and ~`:ridley on the
matter of a 1oc.at•ion for the transfer s'~atior! for_• the Biggs-Gridley area,
?1'301 APPROVE PA'YME1~T OF $'70,00 R'OR B'J?'TE CO°J?~T'i' CRDORDIN:?,T`'1N'G CO~~rNCIZ~ O`_Y' ME~V'F`A1,
RETARDATION AND RE'LA'TED D=S ORDERB FOR. _PRFPARA?''CU~I 4F P7:AC!'
Or'. snotion of S~spervisar Mc1Cillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan anal
cax'ried, the reques~c of the Butte Cozraty Coordir_a4.i.eag L~oW;cif on Mental Retardat:l,on
and related disorders for $?0,00 to cover seere.ar.ial worlr. ire pasting the Cour~cy~s
mental retardation plan together was granted, with 'the request that the members
of the council report to the Board of Supervisors on their resammendations and
plan at the meeting of March 2nd, l9li,
71-302 ACCEPTANCE; OF GRAN"" DE;E;~D CAMEO DRIVE F:X'r'ENSION
On. .motion of Supervisor McKi.l`lop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the grant deed from ,john D, Drake for r3.ght of way on Cameo Drive
extension project, and the Chairman was authorized to sign vhe Certificate of
Acceptance and the Agreement by John D, Drake to grade, drains rock and oil the
roads, Performance and mair,.tenance bonds were accepted and filed,
71303 .2,GGEFTA.t!TCE OF- PFREORS•1AI~11E BC1 Tt.~~IN. s•IE?.I .OF_ CAS?+~ER'S ~',)s ~~' ~a .,70H1!7 D_l2A?CE_ P.AR.CEeI r
On motion. of Supervisor McKiliop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
. carried, the Board authorized the .acceptance of performacYCe bond in lieu of cashier°s
check posted by John Drake, arsd release of the yashier"s check in the amounw of
$11x706 was authorizeda subject to County Counsel`; approval,
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71°304 APPROVE NOTICE Of" C;OMFLE'I'TON: G`i'I~(ASIiiM E'LOORI\TG, Tiui"IE i0LF6±;.'••~~~ FA7:RGR.Oi7~?DS
On motion of Supervisor Mada.gan, seconded by Supervisor ri"a:t~on and
carried, the work of Forsberg :Bros. fLr the refLr.?inshin.g of the gymnasium
flooring at the Butte County Fair was accepted, Notice o£ Completion was
authorized to be filed with County Recorder, G'hairmara was authorized ~:o sign
the Notice of Campletipr4; final payment leas the 10% withholding was authorized
to be paid t® the cantx.a.t'ox•r p`ayme.zG ~sf $000 for engineering. services was
authorized to be paid to Donald R, Tong. a.*.ad As.aociates and the Grt~ai'rms.T± was
authorized to sign a letter to Senator Marley thanking him for kris as~istaxace
in getting f+.'a~nds For the rzaw Floor in the Pair bsadget.
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7i-305 APPROVE AGkE7aMEN'I'S FOR SALE, R.IGH'T_' OE' WAY' ACOiiTST'i'I~N_ +:,'A~I_~~?~ DRIVE & ALMOND AVE.
On motion. of Sulier-v3sor Maxon, recorded by Supervisor Madigan Arad
carried, the following agreements for sale fore r'ighc of way aLgv;.isicion were
accepted, the Chairman was authorized to sigx.~. and the Audi•vor was authorized za
issue w.arr.ant:s upon. demand of C:xuntyos e;-snow agex::t.o
Canyon Drive J. Puke ,045 ac. $224 No impr. `?'ot:al $224
Almond .Ave. W. Al3.en .025 aw, $ 50 " " Tata1 $ 50
71°306 ADOFT Rk;SOI.~CT20?V 71-'3:L t~'s,;;1NOR7:ZINi~ AC~:`JA:~ COST' CON°ftAC'.L F'OEt I,OS c1ERJEI,ES Ri3AD
BETWEEN COi7Ni`y OF Bi;<T`TE A.Nll PG &E
On motion of. Supervisor. McKil'3.op, setiohded by S;~pervisor. Mada.gan :and
sarri.ed, the acts:ai t:ost coratxact for pole relocation er. I,rs "Qerjeies Road between
the County of Butte crud PG & E was approved, Resolutio~~~ 7:i.~3I authorizing the
agreement was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sig:no
71-30'1 APPROVE BORIcOW AGRP~ME!~TS. FLO"NJBliU ROAD
On ma~~ior of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the borrow agreeme~?ts between. the Coan~,y a£ Butte a_n.d Maxine Conne d
and (2) George W, Fittard for base material from loca:i. sorrs:es o_o. the Hamb9ig
Road were approved and the Chairman was authorize3ta sig~~a.
71-308 ADOPT RESOL~TIOI~T 71-32 •APP•ROVIN+. C~?J_tit'z°ST'AT~E .P,GRE;_EMEi!"`?~~~29~RE PE'.~1~'Z ROAD_F'AS_PROJEC?'
Ot~ motion o.f Super,~isor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigar_ and
carried, the County-~Stat-e agreement ~~Z9 re Pentz Road FAS project *~~,as approved,
Resolution 73 32 authcrizing execut3.on of the Agreement was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign,
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71309 REFC'RT ~'0 7s0ARD ON MEETING W-i?':H OO~~UI~.LSSMAIV .70FL~S0N REGAIN'~'~_SAGRAME.~~_~_VER__.DAMAGE
Clay Castleberry, Director of Pub"lit Works, reported on the meeting last
week with Congressman Johnson regarding the Sacramento River damaged Mr. Castleberry
reported that they had toured ehc area with Congressman Johnson .and Col. Donovan
of the Corps of Engieeers, The Board had requested that Publi.s Worlr.s make application
for funds for' repair of the damage, Funds will be ayailableco the County in y-he
amount of $50,000, It will Fake about $125,000 :local mor3ey to handle this
revetment work, Mr, Oassa.eberry s:et cut the conditions +•c the granting of these
fords to the County. It was felt it would not be a practical. ma•;.er at this time
to receive these fur_ds. Supervisor Madigan said the CaurE.y wars i~t n¢ condition
co spend thaf much money fox' this problem.
Mr, Castleberry stated that the Board had asked that Puk>li.~: Works prepare
an amendment to the Building Code for the flood pl.air:" area i.n Chico, George Stamm
and Jim Glanders, both of Public; WorYr.s Department, worked wi'~h the Corps of Engineers
on this matter. Copies of the proposed amendment have been sent t.s the Corps of
Engineers crud to Col, McCollom this morr_i:?g, Mr.. Castleberry stated ghat it would be
kris suggestion that i:he County r_ot say that they are going to adopt Phis amendment,
Fage i8b.
February 23, 1971
F°e'bruaxy 23, 1971
but he would suggest the 3oard consider holding a p-ab:~~.c informayianai hearing i,n the
Chico area to discuss this mater, Mro Castleberry explained the rropoaed amendment.
Report by Mr. Castleberry dis~,:ussed, I'~ was stated that bank protection
was the issue being discussed at this himc, Mr. Stamm s•4ated tha'_- on Mare!. i2th,
1971 the State Reclamation Beard wall hold a he:ax'ing ao ;.o~5ider the arsao
Mr, Castleberry said his primary cor!cer:~ was the ar:cess problem in that
area. Mro Castleberry said he was saki g that. this :$zard ho:i.d a p~~b1i~: interest
meP_tirg after Marr_h l2th.
Supervisor McKillop said 1-:e would i3.ke Mr, Cas`legerx•y to prepare le`:ters to
Congressman ~~~hz}son and the ~>'o•rpsof gngiraeers fox• tx•avel~.~~g to Buy-~.e Ca;inty to
view these .areas.
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, sez:°~~ded by Supex'viser Reynolds and
carried 'that Public Works Director write letters to~~ol. Do:nevar~, i;o1.. McCollom
a_rd to Congressman dohr~ssn, thaz'rking them for camiczg to butte County aril viewing
the coz!ditions along the Sacramento Ri•ve•r,.
aai~~ss: lo.zs
RECOrTVEN"FD : lo; 3~
71-310 APPBARAN'CEo DIS'TRIC'T' ATW'DRNEVADIS~,'_iJSSiON OF EMF?,`JYES~' SAL•!1RES
Robert Mueller, District Attorney, st.atecl he had sera the Board members
copies of a letter concerriir_g salaries of his employees, He stated he had made
a survey on sW7.arie5 of investigatorso He explaic?.ed tb.e requossv for increase
in salaries for the investigators. i±e stated that crimir.~al irrrestigators° fuca:~:io^ss
are mush -more complex than other ir_vestigators. Ree;omme?adation of Mr. Mueller
discussed< S^~pervisor Maxon stated t-ha`:: this req,sasi- ct,c:ld affect the salax^i.es
of all law enforcement people, Mro Mueller stated chat the Perssonnel Lfficer
had made a salary survey and had presented the survey so the Board cif Supex•~viscrs.
Mr. Muellex• stated that the Board had a~;,ted oTa errc~zdeous ii.~fcrmati.o~~.. He said
he was Haw requesting that the Board make a Change to brizeg the ir.,vestigators°
salaries in line with the other counties.
Supervisor McKillop sai3 he wau;'.d "like to refer the e~:rvey made by
Mr, Mueller f:o the Personnel OffiL:e and ask that Mr. ftaekerby.make a report
oTL this matter, Mr. Ravkerby state3 that 1_-!e wo;:.ld meet wish the Distri~c•~. At,tox-.~.ey
prior to making his ~eporte He sai3 a report wou';.3 be ready far the next
Board of Supex'visors meeting,
71.31"l ADOP'T_RESOLUI'ION 7i~33 RE URS`T~3i'_DIS_z'RIC`? A'T~01~:~~;~ TO_s.C+~~'_ REi~_l'Oi~' TI?
Reobert Mueller, District Atto~•ney9 said he would like~to disi;uss a
proposal to be submitted to the Cali.fox°nia Cuundi]. oz. Criminal Jusr.f~:eo It wa.s
stated that the Board had set up pro~:edures far the De?artmer..Y heads to follow
in this matter, He said that a copy of a proposed resolution had been given to
the Board members, Mr. Mueller stated that if the Hoard members had any questions
conoerr_ing this proposal, he would be glad to answer them, This proposal is a
request far the Butte County District Attorney°s office ca urdercake a Regional
Polygraph Ce-ater to be funded in pax•'~ from funds made a:.-ailab?,e thro+agh the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 administered by the California Council
on Criminal d'usticee He said he would like to see some success in this matter.
Supervisor McICiliop asked if this had been submitted to Region I7:I. It was
stated that the members of Region III had received copies of "skis proposal last
Thursday and none of the members had had a chazace to read this matter prior to
the meeting. No action was taken at their meeting, 5uper•visox McICillop said he
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felt the proposal was an excellent orae, but that this Board could not do anything
until Region III had acted upon ito County Counsel stated that the Board could
adopt the resolution and forward it to Region IIIa
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McRillop and
carried, Resolution 71--33 being a request by the Butte County District Attoxneyss
office to undertake a Regional Polygraph Center to be funded in part from fur_ds
.made available through the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
was adopted, subject to approval by Region III, California Council on Criminal
.justice, and the Chairman was authorized to signo
71 312 APPEARANCE OF` WM, THOMPKINS PARADISE BURNING OF LEAPF;S
Mro Wi13.iam ?'hompkins, Paradise, stated that New '.Cork had passed a
law prohibiting the burning of leaves, Mr, Thompkins wrote to them about the
effect of this lawn They explained how they handled the matter, Mr, Thompkins
presented the board members a copy of the article concerning this matter.
71313 APPEARANCE OF MR HOMER "BANKS AT''ORN'EY GENERAL"S OPTN"O?~T CON'CER~"ING ST~RVEY MAPS y[00.~(
Homer Bariks, Placerville, stated he was a member of the Board of
Directors of the California Land Surveyors Association, He presented copies of
the Attorney General's opinion concerning fees for recording ss~rvey mapso It
is felt that these maps are of interest to everyone, Because of the fees that
are charged to record these. maps, many of the land owners do not file the mapso
Mr, Banks requested that.the Board. members review the opinion of the attorney
general and delete from the County Resolution that portion that sets forth
the charging of the fees, Mr, Castleberry stated that they had just received
a copy of this opinion and are going to revise the ordi.^an.se in this mattero
Public Works is working towards the deleting of the fees, Opinion discussed;
71314 CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF RES0Li1TI0N GRAN~'ING FISCAL INDkFE~N~E~NGE
TO THB SUPERI?~I'TENDENT OF SCHOOLS ~ p f, Q O
Thomas Evans, Superintendent of Schools, was present to discuss the
resolution granting fiscal indepen.der!ce to the Superintendent of Sohoolsa
Mro Evans presented a memo regarding this mattero ?'he Cour:"y Board of Education
met last night and they directed him to px'esent this statement 4~:odayo Mro Evans
read the statement concerning this matter. Mr,Evans e~~plained how the matter
would be handled by the Schoolso Mr, Evans stated that the operation of their
office would fur+c"lion about the same as it does at the present timed Mro Evans
said they would be in constant consultation with County Counsel, He said that
everyone would be kept apprised of what the Superintendent of Schools would
be doing,
Time spent discussing Mro Evans°statement and the granting of fiscal
independence to the schoolsa
Mrs, Harriett Stone, Chairman of the Board of Eduoation, was present
and spoke on the question of fiscal independenceo
Fa Ha Seely, County Auditor, stated that what is proposed would not
change the work in his office, He stated that after investigating this matter
thoroughly, it is his feeling that a full disclosure of the activity of the
Board of Education would be given to the public„ It should be made clear to
the tax payer what is being done by the Board, He said that a separate fund
should be provided for this operationo Mx'o Seely explained how the matter
should be set up and handledo He said that it would be in order to authorize
the Auditor to proceed along the lines he set onto Information concerning this
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transaction would be reflected in the 197172 budget with the necessary information
included, Mr, Evans stated that they have no objections at all to whatever steps
that the Auditor takes in this matter. He said the problem that they have is that
they have two sets of employees working under two separate rules. Mr, Evans said
he hoped that someone would help the schools obtain the property that is needed,
Mr, Evans said they would like the Board of Supervisors to give them some direction
and inform them of what action the Board of Supervisors intends to take in the
matter.
Supervisor McRillop said he feels that the County schecls should have fiscal
responsibility and that the Board of Educatio?? should have a great deal more
responsibility, Supervisor McRillop said that if the Board was going to make a
decision in this matter, he would like a ful"1 Board presento He would like to
see how this change would affect the tax rate. He said he would like to go ahead
and labor this matterc'for another six months. Chairman Reynolds said he agreed
with Supervisor McRillop's statements,
Tt was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McRillop and
carried that the Auditor be•a•uthorized to prepare a new tyge budget unit for the
Superintendent of Schools Department that will reflect all costs of the County schools
Department, and that the budget unit would give a-full disclosure of the costs of this
operation.
Supervisor McRillop s"rated that this year°s budget (1971 72) would have
to co~•ssidex the property that is very badly needed, Statement discussed,
No further action taken at this time.
71-315 APPROVE EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCEa DONALD E R~-'I`HI~R TEi~r'AT1VE PARCEL MAP
On motion of S~zpervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried,
an exception to Subdivision Ordinance was granted to Donald E, Ryther, tentative
parcel map, AP 51~145~09, 4 Zots west side of Harvey Road, south of Wagstaff Road,
east of Oak Way and north of Bi11e Road, Paradise, to reduce building setback line
requirement from 50 feet to 35 feet from centerline of the proposed 40 foot road.
_ _ ._
'71e316 PU7iLiC HEARING SETo PROPOSED REZONING FROM A~2 TO °1A~R" (MRS, DLTAl~E F, BRO`.C'T„ ET AL)
A public hearing was set for 'Tuesday, Maroh 9th, 1971 at 11°00 a11°00 ,m, on the
proposed rezoning from A=2 to "Am R" (agricultural~residentia].) district (Mrs, Duane F.
Brott, et al) for area generally described as the east 1856.02 feet of Parcel 3 and the
east 2590 feet of Parcel 2 of "Priesing,Lands," located west of Garner Road, Chico,
LAND DIVISIONSo NONE
EXCEPTIONS% NONE
71m317 REPORT ON PROPOSA"L TO HAi7E THE COURTS REORGANIZED ANA BECOME THE SOLE RESPONSI$ILITY
OF THE STATE
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the proposal to have the courts
reorganized and become the sole responsibility of the state. Mr, Blackstock explained
the resolution received from Contra Costa County. Under this resolution, the State
would assume full financing of the Court .system. This would require a Constitutional
Amendment. He said he has been told that this proposal will be submitted to the
State Legislature within the next 10 days, He said the court system would be composed
of a single court system. The Justice and Municipal Courts would be eliminated, He
said the .judicial Counsel would be given time to prepare a rebuttal in the matter.
Mr. Blackstock-read an explanat~.on- of the programo Chairman Reynolds said he hoped
that there would be some response-from the County Counsels Association and from the
Bar Association and the Superior Court Judges. Mr, Blackstock said he•was sure that
they will have some recommendations in the. matter, He said he would keep the Board
informed of the matter.
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71-318 APPROVE AGRIG~7I;'?~".ftAL PRESER'V'E CON'T'RACTS / ~(~. 3 /
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan arad carried,
the following agricultural preserve contracts were approved and the Chairman was
authorized to-sign:
1, C~~K Farms
2, Quandt°Read Enterprises
3.' L4ili~.T. Tissey~e~ .e i.: aT
4. Glen A. Moody &~"lorence Moody
5. Howard R. Schwing and Betty Jo Schwing
6, Cora Franklyn
Je Trene C. White
8. The Newhall Land and Framing Company, a California corporatian
9. .Howard Wurlitzer (an amendment to original coratracY)
Supervisor McR:illop stated that there were-still some people that desire to
get under this years agreements. He said two people have contacted him regarding
the filing date, If these people file their applications, the Board will consider
thzm.
71°319 ADOPT RESOLJTION 71G34 ALTT'HORIZING CUNDE.MNA'IION'-ESTAIE_ Or' ALFRED AI:K.EN
On motion of Supervisor Maxo:n., seconded by Supervisor McKillop ar.~d carried,
Resolutior. 71°34 autYiorizing cosedemnationaestate of Alfred Aiken was adopted a.nd
the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-320 APPROVE DATA PROCESSING AGREEME1vT WITH AMA~OR. COETNT'Y - / / ~ , ~ ~
On .motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Super~risor Madigan and carried,
the data processing agreement with Amador County for processing the +ansecured tax roll,
for a cost not to exceed $600, was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
RECESS: 12:00
RECONVENED: 1:15
71°321 DEDICATION OF NATOMAS BL•VD„_GFORGIA°PACIFIG ACCESS ROAR
Bernie Richter, Orovil3.e, stated that dedis:ation ceremonies would be held
Tuesday, March 2, 1971 at 12:00 for Natomas BYvd, the Georgia-Pacific ac¢:ess road.
The Oroville Development Committee Wi11 have a short program, Mr. R~.chter said
they would like to have as many of the Board of Supervisox members as possible
at this ceremony. It was stated that Supervisors Maxon and McKillop would be
in Sacramento but that the other Board members could attend.
71-322 CLARIFY CONGERIQING MEETING IN SACRAMENTO
It was stated that clarity should be giuen to the meeting to be held in
Sacramento next Tuesday, Mr, Nickelson was requested to call and arrange the time
for the meeting. There will be a meeting with Mr, Hightower and his staff. at 1:30 p.m,
that pertains to the Lime Saddle project. Mr, Nickelson was requested to call
and determine whether Senator Marler and Assemblyman Johnson would be available.
71°323 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TAKEN OFF AGENDA
The proposal for the health educator assistant position and an ordinance
amendment setting this up was taken off the agenda at the request of Adminiserative
Officer.
71-324 AWARD OF BID-GASOLINE AND DIESEL OIL
The annual gasoline and diesel oil bids were opened on February 17, 1971
and a recap of the results were presented. Low bid for gasoline was from Shell Oil
Compar_y and low bid for diesel fuel was from the Atlantic Richfield Company. Bids
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discussed. The Purchasing Agent reported that the detaa.ls have not been wox'ked
out fully with She11 Oil Company. If bids were awarded, it would be contingent upon
the fact that satisfactory detazls will be worked or~t. Supervisor McKillop
commented on the bids of utcion Oil Company.
On motio> of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried,
the bid for gasoline was awarded to Shell Oil Company and the diesel oil bid was
awarded to Atlantic Richfield Company, subject to the satisfactorily working out
of an agreement with the companies.
7I-325 MERIT INCREASE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
carried, the merit increase for County Administra~i-ae Officer from Tcange 3605
step D to Range 36.5 Step E, was approved, to become effective March 1,.1971,
A1'ESo Supervisors Madigan, McKillop a_nd Chairman Reynolds
NOESs Supervisor Maxon
ABSENTo supervisor Oilman
71w326 TRAVEL REQUEST APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Matron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried,
Phil Mace, Aissista:nt County Counsel, was autherize3 to attend "the 19?1 meeting
of pianrcing and zoning section, Distri~:t Attorneys` and County Counsel°s Associasions
March 3 thr•~ 5 at San Frane3sco; rso lodging request, Estimated cost. of trip $40,
Travel by private-car.
71-327 BT7DGET `PRA?~'SFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried,
the following budget transfers were approveds
B°62 Treasurer ° $2,.500,00 from intra~sex°vices received to extra help
B-63 ~~iospital $'100,000. from salaries ar~d wages regular to extra he"lp
and professional and special services
B-64 Butte County Development Gommissian ~ $1,650,00 from the reserve co
special departmental expense
71=32$ MEETING ICI SAGR(1MEDP'08 TUESDAY, MARC~i 2 19?1 at 4a 00
Mr. Nickelson reported on the call to Assemblyman JoYmson. Nr. Johnson
will be out on Friday, A meeting was set for Tuesday, March 2, 19?1 at 4000 in
Sacramento.
71329 ADOPT RESOLT~TION 71°35 iN SUPPORT OF' Ji;DTCARE PROGR6IM
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried,
Resolution ?1 35 in support of Judicare Program was adopted and the Chairmar_ was
authorized to sign.
71°330 ADOPT BUTTE COUNTi' AIR POLLUTION GO~.~ROL DIST'RIC'?" RFSOLti".'~ON Ii~O,_2
Time was spent discussing air pollution control regulations. County
Counsel stated that ac"lion should be taken to adopt the resolution adopting the
regulations. Mr, B1a~ekstock said he had met with Fred Davis, City Manager of Chico,
and Don Black to discuss the description and map for the-area adjacent to the
city limits. They are working .out something in this matter. These-will be
separate regulati.ors and hearings will have to be held on them.
On motion of Supervisor Hatton, seconded by Supervisor MWKi11op and carried,
Butte County Air Pollution Control District Resolution No, 2 was adopted and the
Chairman was authorized to signo
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71-33i ADOPT ORDINANCE ?~0, ~ 1151 RE~.'EALI:yG ORDI?~ANCE ?~0, 1082 AIR POL%JTION ORDINANCE
Dan. Blacksto.ck, County Counsel, said there was a coszflict with the
air pollution regulations and *_he air pollution control ardinancee He said
an ordinance should be adopted repealing. the-air pollution ordinance. Ordinance
discussed.
Gn motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
carried, Ordinance No, 1151, an ordinazic:e repea~.ing Ordinance No, 1082, was
adopted and WheG`hairman was, authorized to sig...
?1-332 ApPOINTME'_~i'S TO PARADISE MEMORIAL HALL GOMML'f'iEE
On motion of Supervisor I~.axon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Mr. Ray D4i?'ilap9 5227 Foster Road, Paradise, and Mr. William Rose, 2459
Homey Run Road, Paradise, were appointed as members of the Paradise Memorial Ha11
Committee, a.s recommended by the American Legion, Paradise Post N'o. 259, Into
71-332 DISCiiSSION: APPOIN'1`M~tyT OF HOSPl?'AL BOAR.I2 OF '1RUSTEES
~~ Chairman Reynolds read a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board from
the Butte-Glenn Medioa:E Society regarding trustees for the Butte County Hospital. ,
Dr, Albert E. F7arrens, Preside*:!. of the Society, wrote that n.hey were Fsleased with the
establishment of a Board of 'rnstees to govern the Butte Geunty Hospital. 'fhe
Society recommends twe physi~:iars rather. than fc~~r on the Boaxd because of the
eec~ncmia: and business ::afore of hospital admirtistraLior. He staled that one of the
two physicians should be from the no~a~paid staff of the Butte County Hospital,
the ether physician world bE appcinted by the Society. Chairman Reynolds agreed
with the cutting back on the n3.xmber of doctors cr the Board of Trustees.
RECESS: 'the Beard recessed at 2:00 p,m. to go irsto Executive Session.
RBCONVBNEc7: The Board reconvened at 2:20 p.m. following an Executive Session.
71-333 APPOINT~t~T OF HOSPITAL BOARD OF`_ TRD=STIES
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, see.oz_ded by Supervisor Madigan and ~ ~ !~ Od
carried, the foilawir~g persons were appointed to "the Butte County Hospital Board
of '~rustees:
Mel Oliver from District No, 1
Frank Dingfelder from District 2TO, 3
Roy Grell from District No. 4
Martin Silva from District ?doe .5
Jank Morgan from District No. 2
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried that the Board would con:;ur with the BattemGlenn Medical Society in
their suggestion to have twc physi~yians on 'the Board of "trustees--one from the
non°paid staff of the Butte County Hospital and the other appointed by the Society.
Cliff Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that the hospital
administrator would coordinate a meeting between Supervisors Madigan and McKillop
and the five selected members within a week or two in order to formulate thoughts
and by-laws.
71-334 APPOIiSTM~~T 0 S'~7BDIVISION COMMITTEE
On. motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the following persons ware appointed to the Butte County Subdivision Committee:
Frank Threlfall
Theo Lippencott
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11W335 MATTERS DISC'vSSED BY BOARD ME'L2°B;kS
Supervisor Maxon sts,ted that he had talked with Dan Blackstock, County
Counsel, regardir..g the possibiliWy of exaacting a Goxznty ardinan.ce to alleviate the
"mass invasion of the hippy problem." He is interested in obtaining information
from other counties and cities. in order to find ou_ how they have handled the
problem. Supervisor Maxon is asking for Board approval to proceed in the area,
There was no objection from the other Board members.
Supervisor IK~digan stated that he had current information concern~-ag
the redistricting of supervisoriai districts. He gave the information to Dan
T3lackstock for review and commer_t.
Supervisor Madigan expressed asonLern about the fire ire Kern Co~snty in
the 'Taft home for mentally retarded. He wondered if our county has a regular
inspectio:~ of these facilities. G1iff Nickelson stated that he could send a
memo to th.e fire departments i. the county mertiorir~g that the Board diGs.ujsed
the disastrous fire in Kern County and stated that the County should be taking
steps to assure that. something similar does not happen here, `;.'he County could
supply the fire department; with a List of these domes in the County,
RECESS: '"he Board .recessed st 2e35 p.~n. to resevr~vEne at 8:00 p,m„ for the hearing
on employees salaries.
RECODTVENED: The Board rer_anvened at 8:b0 p.m. Supervisor Uilma*; absent.
71336 HEARI?~G ON EMPLO'~E;S SALARIES
Chairman Reynolds opened the hearing for d15S.iiSSlOn cf employees salaries.
Bob 'Thorn, President of Butte County Employees Asscciation, intx~odsaced the Baax'd
of Directors of the .Association, Nr. Thorn thanked the Board of Supervisors for
the granting the Association°s request for a uigh~~. meeting, Mr. Thorn stai:ed
that representatives of L-he Assoyia~io:n met with Mr, MiR~kelson and Mr. Rackerby
in good faith and that the memo of under.'sta.ada.rag was reached. '_'ney were unable
to reach accord on certain items, He said the Association hoped that another look
could be given to the bench mark posi,:iosas,
Mr. Thorn stated that after negotia+~i'.ig, agreement was_raached to a
2.5% increase, rather than. the 5% requested, ~`he Assec3.ation also regtested
that they would like to have theBoard of Supervvisors review the matter in
-ecember of 1971. fihey requested that the 22% xnfyrease be effective duly 1, 1971.
Cn page 2 of the Memo of 'understanding, the AssoF~iation requested that the
vacation policy be expanded for the long-term employees. It was agreed that the
employee iwh0 has reached the 15 year mark would be ins:reased to 20 days'vacation.
The Association also asked that "the employee 'aha had earned vacation be able
to take one week vacation after six months'service. Supervisor McKillop questioned
Mr. Thorn and Mr, Nickelson about the request for paying for the vacation time,
rather than having the employee loge the time earned for the -vacation. Mr.
Nickelson said he felt the employee needed these vacations. The County should
not let the department head take advanMage and have Y.he employee work instead
of taking th'e vacation, It was stated that. the Department Head should manage
the time so employees could take•their vacation, 'The Board of Supervisors could
take action and pay the employee for arsy vaca.t.ien that he might loose, Lynn
Van Haxt, Butte County employee, stated that the Association would like to see
the issue clarified in the personnel rules, It was sated that priority should
be given. to the employees with the ].or_gest employment with the County. Time
spent discussi~ig the issue of vacation time,
Discussed the request of the Association for recognition of the long-term
employee, Chairman Reynolds stated that a person. who puts in a great many years
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for the County should be given some reoognition.
Discussed Sick heave Buy back. Mr. Thorn stated that they have agreed to
a sick leave buy~bask program; they feel it wi7.l be a goad program,
Dental insurance discussed. It was fell that this program was needed,
It was hoped that this would be implemented on the same policy as the blealth
Insurance. Program explained. and discussed,
Mr, Var.Hart said he would like to point out the justification for the
request for a 5% increase. He said there has beea.a Large cost of living increase.
Mr. VanHart stated that in order to keep pace with the other counties, this County
does have to adjust the salaries as long as this sgira"1 continues.
Supervisor McKillop stated that the County is going to negotiate and go
out to bid for the health i±~suran.oe policy. When bids gn,:ou~;,the County might get a
c.onsidex•able rate increase. Supervisor McKillop stated that, some of the lower
salaried people would be getting less wages. if the increase ici the medical went
up,
Mr. Thorn stated that this conci+:ded the Employees Associa~.ion preser_sation.
Appearing as representative of the Licensed Gon.ational Nurses Association:
Doris Jenkins, President of the Association, and Doris Bar''*on. Mrs. Jenkins read
a letter on behalf of the LV~~~. They requested a .5.5% 'Increase and an .across
the Board $25.00 shift differential. They are also e:adarsing the request of the
registered r_urses at the hospital. Mrs, Barlow stated that this shift differential
had been requested fox' the last two years; she hoped that the Board would take
this request into consideration. Mrs. Jenkins stated that they will accept the
2.5% increase as offered. Mr. Rackerby said they could make a survey and have
it back to the Board at the next Board meeting, concerning the pay for shift
differential.
Chairman Reynolds stated that at this time the Board would hear from
the individual employees. Appearing:
1. Jack Claessons, head orderly at the hospital. Fte stated that
the orderPieswere not happy with their salary range. He feels that all the
orderlys are underpaid.
2, Mr. Ed Cheatham, orderly at the hospital. He stated that at
the County hospital they had to handle dangerous patients. They handle security
patients.
3. Martha Tinker, Butte County Welfare Depax'tment. She stated that
a number of the employees were concerned about the medical insurance. She stated
that in most state agencies, the retiring employee is allowed to remain in the
County insurance group, Supervisor McKillop .stated that what "these employees were
requesting were to he allowed to keep the county insurance at their cost. At the
present *_ime, the minute these employees leave county employment, they are without
any medical coverage. Mr. Mickelson said he felt these employees should be
covered. Supervisor McKillop stated that this would have to be written ir_to the
bid, Request discussed, Chairman Reynolds stated that if the County was going
to give the long-term employee a plaque, he thought the area of insurance should
also be covered, There are some people that would retire at an earlier age
if 'they could be covered with this insurance,
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4e Margaret Goddard, nurse as. Butte Co:~saty Hospital. She spoke on
behalf of the orderlys. She stated they were doing a tramendous job.
5. Clay CastlebFrx•y, Director of P9~.b7.ic Works. He said the Board
had probably z~ot"i~ced that there was a good x•epresent.ai:ion from the Pabliy Works
Departments He said these people are irAterested in County Government. He said
he was Sure that the Board urould recognize the good wox'lc of the employees. of
the Public Works Departmento
6, T.om Butler, Sheriffs Department, spoke for the employees of
t:l:ie Sheriffs Depar~men.to
Chairman Reynolds 'thanked the employees for appearing at this meeting.
Hearing closed at this time,
RBCf;SSa The Board recessed at 9e30
RECONVENED e 9 e 3.5 P ,M,
71°337 REPORT' ON COt.TN"iY WARRANT'S CASHED IN GRIDL•EY
Dan Blackstock, County foun.sel, reporsed on the cashing of county warrants,
as set out f.n the le*•ter from Spr'uze Drug, Gra.dleyo Mr., Blackstock stated that a
number of these warrants were seat out by mistake. 'T`he Welfare Offiz:e advised the
Auditor°s Office that these warraza.ts sho•~l.d be pul.l.ed. The warrar~.ts ha~3e to be
hand pulledo L~nfort~znateiy these particular warrants were riot pulled, Mr.
Blackstock set out the County"-s li:abiiity in. this mattex•. Mr. Bl.a:kstock said he
did not believe the County was liable, Ch,ai:Ccnan Reynolds felt that the people
that cashed the checks, such as Spruce Drug, should coot, be held respons3.ble.
The County issued 'the checks; he feels that the County has a-, obligation izi the
matter', Mr. Blackstock stated that he has requested a detailed report from the
Auditor, The Audi.tar°s office has been trying to track the warrants down]
it was hoped that they would have a report by next week. Chair. man Reynolds said
he would like a determination in the matter. Mr. Blackstock said he would have
hi.s repox't saon in this matter.
No action taken at this time,
71°338 APPROVE AGREEMEN'P WI'_T'H MJ[~LLCIPA3, CODE CORPORATION F'OR PRT'N'T'INu CODE REPRINTS
Dan B1.ackstoek, County Counsel, reported on the 2.greemer..t with Municipal
Gode Carp oration for the printing of the ordinances to be placed in the County
Code. He explained how the agreement: was handled. T~ne Clex`k. sends the copies
of the ordinances adopted by the Board to the Company and the company prints
100 copies of the ordinance on paper to fit into the Co~snty Code, Phis service
is a necessary service. 'Th.e County Code has to be kept up to date. Mr. Blackstock
said this was c±.ot an e~t.clysive agreement;. 'there i.s no enunty Liability in signing
this agreements
On motion. of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the agreement between the County of Butte and the Municipal Code Corporation
was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
ADJOURNMEDTT °
there being nothing further befo,:e the Board at-this time, the meeting was
adjourned at 10000 p.m, to xecon~aene on, `Tuesday, March 2, 1971 at 9000 a,m.
ATI'EST< CLARK Ao NET,SON, COiT.N'Z'Y CI;ERIr ~ r //~
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BYs ~ rman of the B d
Board of Su a visors Clerlr.
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