HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022773February 27, 1973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COU?v 1''.' OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to ad`ournmeat.
Present: Supervisors Camt~ron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan, and Chairman McKillop.
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock. County Counsel and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk by Susan Laswell, Deputy County Clerk.
INVOCATION: Rev. Robert B. Scott, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Chico.
Pledge o` allegiancz to the Flag of the Unite:] States of America
73_315 APP ROVAL OF MINUTES
'"" pprova o~inutes deferred to following meeting.
73- 316COYq+'IUNICATIONS
~0,~ 0 Referredato~theoWelfare De'partment~iscontinuarfce of general assistance is filed.
Biggs Volunteer Fire Department. Ray Valverde, volunteer fire chief, requests
Board approval for use of Biggs Memorial Hall for eight dances with all
+~0 ~ fees waived, The Biggs Memorial Hall Board of Directors has approved
this request, and a similar request was granted by the Board o` Supervisors
la ,t year. See motion following communications.
Bach and Bach, Chico. The Attorneys file claim of H. Courtney Benedict and
Dorothy Pond Benedict against the County in the amount of $75,000.
See motion re:"acting claim following communications.
Leonard and Lyde, Oroville, Cle3ims for reimbursement of legal expenses of Dr.
Wilfred Olson is filed in the amount~of $10,591.17. Discussed.
Referred to Administration for research and report.
County of Solano. The County forwards addendum to contract re Fouts Springs Boys
Camp which is necessary because of Senate Bill 160 passed by the 1972 Leg-
islature w]~ich becomes effective on March 7, 1913. They request execution
and return as soon as possible. Referred to Administration.
W. R. Fiedler, Chico. Mr. Fiedler writes to state that he did not receive proper
~~y p v consideration from the District Attorney's Office. Letter referred to
District Attorney for reply.
Petition - residents of Cohasset area. Petition signed by approximately Sb residents of
the Cohasset area is filed requesting some legal means be taken for investigation
d O,J~ oC the safety of these citizens and their personal property and for their
animals becuase of the recent shooting of dogs in the area. Referred to
County Counsel.
Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, Mr, .Tohnson writes that he has contacted
officials in Washington regarding elimination of the Post Office in Feather
A• Z7/k'a11s and states that he is very much opposed to such elimination, however,
Q jurisdiction no longer lies with Congress as far as Post Office is concerned,
so Congress is limited in what they can do. Information only.
Associated Students, California State University, Chico. Bob Franceschi, Director of.
~ of Community Involvement, writes to introduce their official representative,
f 0~•~ Ken Smith, who will be attending morning meetings of the Board. Information
only.
Michael R, Nystrom, Wyoming. Mr, Nystrom writes in favor of rezoning property in
Durham from "A-3" to "A-2", Letter referred to Durham Planning Committee.
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Z ~~}Frieda DeBernardi, Chico. 4":cites regarding the litter problem along Manzanita
~`~ Avenue. Referred to Clay Castleberry.
Joe Brattan, Jr., Chico. Mr. Brattan writes that he would like to see the road
y.L,p C from Lomo to Jonesville open and free of snow during the weekends in the
winter. Discussed. Information only.
Kathleen B. Sipling, Fremont. Mrs. Sipling is a cabin owner in the Butte Meadows
c-~ D ~`G ~ snowplowingLtbuildgngdreeuirementsouetproLetter1referredetosSupervisor
Madigan, Public Woks, County Counsel, Planning, and Health Department.
73-317 APPROVAL WAiViNG DANCE FEES FOR BIGGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Biggs Volunteer Fire Department's renuest for use of
Biggs Memorial Ha11 for eight dances with all fees waived was approved.
73-318 REJECT CLAIM OF H. COURTNEY BENEDICT AND DOROTHY POND BENEDICT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seco nded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the claim of H. Courtney Benedict and Dorothy Pond
Benedict in the amount_of $75,000 was reiected and referred to County Counsel.
73-319 APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY CITY OF CHICO TO DO BUILDING INSPECTION AND COLLECT
FEES AND APPR0I~AL OF RIGHT OF WAY AC UISITION.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd ahd
unanimously carried,~authority was`granted_to_~he_City of Chico to do building
inspection and collect fees at 1422 N. Cherry Street, Chico; and approved
right of way acquisition,,agreement for sale, Pentz Road 43431-69-1, M. Orr
Parcel (Parcel 8) 0.409 ac.$176 plus exhhange, Chai"man authorized to sign
and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County`s excro~ agent.
73-320 DISCUSSION: SALARY INCREASES FOR BULLDING INSPECTOR POSITIONS
Clay Castleberry summarized the problem and stated that County Building
Inspectors' salaries are about 20% below that of State Building Inspectors'.
Jim Glander stated that the County may lose two Building Inspectors to the State
by budget time due to this difference in salaries.
Supervisor Madigan asked if the Board should consider raising inspection
fees. Clay Castleberry replied that the fees are sufficient for a cushion that
will help for about one and a half years without raising fees.
Matter deferred to next week's agenda. Personnel will submit a report
at that time.
73-321 DISCUSSION: OPENING OF NATURAL DRAINS IN HONCUT
Clay Castleberry reported on the petition from Honcut residents regarding
the opening of natural drains.
The Board acknowledged the petition and referred it to Public Works
fora reply.
73-322 LEGALITY OF PARCEL DIVISIONS REFERRED TO REAL ESTATE COMNff SSION
Clay Castleberry summarized four possible violations of parcel division,
and stated that building permits are being issued with notes attached stating that
the lots are under investigation.
Supervisor Gilman wondered if building permits are being issued and if
houses are being built, could the Real Estate Commission decide they are illegal.
ban Blackstock recommended that permits not be issued under these
circumstances.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
carried, the four parcel divisions were referred to the Real Estate Commission
for verification. Ayes: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop.
Noes: Supervisor Ladd, Page 71
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73-323 AUTHORIZATION FOR PRINTING OF FOUR-COLOR COUNTY BROCHURES
Bob Nicholson, Economic Development Director, reported before the Board
on the printing of 50,000 new four-color county brochures. Estimated cost
of pictures and printing is $5,500. Nicholson stated that this was not
put on the last budget request because he felt the brochures would last,
Developers have used several thousand of the brochures.
Supervisor Gilman didn't want taxpayers paying for brochures for
developers to use,
County Corznsel stated that policy was established many years ago
that when anyone wants public papers that the-County would recover 50fi a
copy.
Tt was moved by Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried that authorization would be given for printing of_
50,000 femur-color county brochures and for a transfer of $5,500 from the reserve
to the Development Commission's budget, with the policy stipulation that
private concerns desiring additional copies for their own business be charged
a cost.
At this time Supervisor Madigan stated that he would like Tom Struthers,
Purchasing Agent, to report to the Board on the purchasing in the Clerk's
Office.
RECESSED: 9:55 a.m,
RECONVENED: 10:15 a.m.
73-~~l+ ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1330, AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20-30.8 TO THE
BUTTE COUNTY CODE
Dan Blackstock summarized the Ordinance.
On motion by Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1330, an Ordinance adding Section 20-
30.8 to the Butte County Code, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to
sign.
73~ ~S ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE TI, CHAPTER 26 TO THE BUTTE COT7NTY CODE DISCUSSED
AND REFERRED TO PLANNING
This is an ordinance relating to additional reouirements for buildin~*
within the Chico urban area.
Supervisor Gilman commented that he can-accept the concept but not the'
whole idea. He also stated that he would like to hold a public hearing on the
proposal.
Jim Lawson suggested that a standard urban area should be drawn up.
Supervisor Ladd stated that the plan for curbs, gutters and sidewalks
is for too large an area. The city should require this when areas are annexed.
Discussed.
Referred to Planning Commission for study.
73-'~~ ORDINANC:r~ MODIFYING INTERIM ANiI PERMANENT ZON1? C:~1AN~^.E PROCEDURES, AND
CLARIFYING USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE PROCEDURES DISCUSSED AND REFERRED TO COUNT'X
COUNSEL
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County Counsel stated his recommendations on this ordinance. He stated
that the County anticipates la me rezoning, hearings before July i to confiorm with
the general plan, The Planning Commission is working on the proposed codification
which would create a considerable amount of advertisement. Mr. Blackstock
recommended that the advertisement requirement be deleted because massive rezonin~~
would require a large amount of mailing.
Discussed.
Supervisor Ladd commented that he didn't like some items in the ordinance.
He felt that two hearings should not be required in ordinance matters and the.
mailing requirement could be deleted in massive zoning matters.
Jim Lawson reported that notices on public hearings are adequate but
he would like to use a bold format for hearing notices in the newspapers.•
Supervisor Madigan said he has heard criticism of legal advertisements
because the legal descriptions are difficult for the general public to understand,
Supervisor Gilman felt that the legal descriptions are a waste of money
because the average person cannot understand them. He suggested a brief description
in plain English below the legal description.
Supervisor McKillop stated that one of the largest problems the County has
had is notification of hearings.
Matter deferred to next week and the ordinance referred to County Counsel
for redrafting,
73 3~7 REPORT ON FAIR REQUEST TO GRANT EASEMENT ~0 P,G,&E,: HELD OVER ONE WEEK
The report on the Fair request to grant easement to P.G. & E. was
held over to next week's agenda.
~33.~8 ADOPT RESOLUTION N0, 7,3-x+0 A.FPROVING ASSIGNMENT AND AUTHfl~IZING CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
Clay Castleberry summarized the Resolution. He stated that the
State people with whom he has contact say they want Lime Saddle to remain
a memorial.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, Seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution No. 73-40 approving assignment and authorizing
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute on behalf of the County of Butte.
was approved, and Chairman authorized to sign said resolution.
73-99 APPROVAL OF NINE APPLICATIONS AND_AGREEMENTS UNDER LAND CONSERVATION ACT
Mr. Mackessy, Agricultural Commissioner, appeared at this time and
presented ten applications and agreements reviewed by the Land Conservation
Act Committee.
These applicants are: Three B's Ranch, Inc.; Thomas and Janet Vanderford:
Henry E. Damon; Ted and Muriel Turner; Soper Wheeler Co.; Deorge T. Peekema, et alr
Darrell C. McEnespy; Aiamond International; Stutzman; and Dan Grigsby,
Mr. Mackessy reported that the Grigsby application was disapproved by
the Land Conservation Committee. The property in question is located N,N-E
of Chico and has not been planted.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by ~3upervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, approval was given to nine applications reviewed by the
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Land Conservation Committee.
Mr. Dan Grigsby appeared at this time to ask the Board to reconsider
his denied application. Mr. Grigsby explained why he has not been able to
piant a crop and that he has made an effort to do so.
Supervisor Madigan commented that as far as he knew this area has been used for
grazing purposes for the last 20 or 30 years.
Supervisor Gilman said that without irrigation the land will probably
be useless for crops.
Chairman. McKillop stated that it was the Board's consensus that
Mr. Grigsby reapply next year.
73-~~0 APPEARANCE OF GENE RILL OROVILLE: WARD BOULEVARD LOT SPLIT
Mr. Gene Diil of Oroville appeared before the Board to request a
policy statement recommending that the lots on Ward Boulevard be put back'
into one parcel with exception of one lot that has a house on it. Mr. Diil
said that there is a cease and desist order from the Real Estate Commission
on the lots.
Supervisor Gilman commented that this kind of lot splitting in the County
leaves him to beiieve that unless action is taken, it wilt continue.
Discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan,. seconded by Supervisor Gilman
to have the District Attorney in conjunction with the Real Estate Commission
proceed with the case by prosecuting.
Ayes: Supervisors Gilman and Madigan.
Noes: Supervisors Cameron, Ladd and Chairman McKillop
Motion failed.
Mr. Dill stated at this time that he has made roads, graded lots
and has the option to build on these lots.
Discussed,
Supervisor Madigan suggested the Butte County Grand Jury be requested to
investigate the matter.
Mr. Dill was asked to talk to the District Attorney End come up with
a solution to present to the Board.
73~1~1 DAN PELLICCIOTTI OROVTLLE: REMODELING OF COURT BUILDING
Dan Pellieciotti of Oroville appeared before the Board to commend
0~.~ ~ it for paying off the note for the new court facility building. He recommended
that before remodeling ~ the old court building, to have a structural and fire
inspection.
73~'~2 APPEARANCE OF C,A. WITHrNGTON: P.G, & E. RIGHT OF WAYS
Mr. C.A. Withington appeared before the Board in regard.to s P.G.&E.
500,000 volt line on the eastern end of Oroville and going southward. He requested
the Board to Consider a resolution of complaint against P.G. & E. for soliciting
right of ways and paying for them before applying to•theLPubliC Utilities Commission.
Chairman McKillop suggested that since there will be a public hearin4
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Mr, Withington should wait and present his case at that time.
Discussed.
Matter place on next week's agenda.~.County Counsel will advise the
Board on Xhis matter at that time.
RECESS: 1'2:25 p.m.
RECONVENED: 1:35 p.m.
73-3 PUBLIC HEARING: RONALD J. LAFFINS. REZONE FROM "A-2" TO "'4-2" DISTRICT FOR
WEST SIDE OF MANGROVE AVE~IIJE 200 FEET NORTH OF THIRD AVENUE CHICO
Public hearing on Ronald J. Coffins, eezoning from "A-2" (general) to
"C-2" (general commercial) district for property located on the west side of
Mangrove Avenue, 200 feet north of Tri-rd Avenue, identified as AP 45-114-41,
Chico, was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in opposition; no one.
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined
to the Board for their consideration and action.
73-x$4 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1331, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 996,
CONSOLIDATING "C-2" (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1331, an Ordinance amending County Ordinance
No. 996, Coasolidat~_ng "C-2" (General Commercial) was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
73~~5 PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED REZONING TO "S-S". LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICE
AREA. PARADISE
Jim, Lawson, Planning Director, summarized thte proposed rezoning
ordinance and the action taken by the Planning Commission.
County Counsel stated that the people in the area are interested,
in additional control over and above what has already been done.
Discussed,
Hearing continued to meeting of March 6, 1973.
73-~~6 PUBLIC HEARTNG: INTENTION TO ABANAON UTILTTY.EASEMENT, SHADY BROOK
~ SUBDIVISION - ADELE PERRY: ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 73-41
public hearing on the intention to abandon utility easement; Shady
Brook Subdivision (Adele Perry) was held at this time.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing Tn favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the
Board for their consideration and action.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
uranimously carried, Resolution No. 73-41, abandoning public utility easement,
Shady Brook Subdivision (Adele Perry) was adopted and the Chairman authorized to
sign.
v' 73-,~~7 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENTTON TO ABANbON PUBLIC UTTLITY EASEMENT, WATERS
SUBDIVISION - PRESTON MINTO; ADOPT RESOL .TION N0. 73-42
Public hearing on the intention to abandon public utility easement;
Waters Subdivision (Preston Minto) was held as advertised.
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Hearing opened to-the public. Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined
to the Board-for their consideration and action.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 73-42, abandoning public utility
easement, Waters Subdivision, Units 1 and 2 (Preston Minto) was adopted and
the Chairman authorized to sign.
73-~~8 PUBLIC HEARING DATE 5ET BY RESOLUTION N0. 73-43, ULVING NOTICE OF
t/ INTENTION TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
snd unanimously carried, Resolution No. 73-43 Intention to abandon public
utility easement (Larwin Developments, Inc.) on Lots 149 and 150 and Parcels
C and D in Paradise Pines Country Club Estates, Unit ~k1 setting hearing date
of April 10, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
73-~~9 PUBLIC HEARII3G DATE SET BY RE50LUTION N0. 73-44, NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ABANDON P~7BLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Resolution No. 73-44, Intention to abandon public
utility easement (James Campbell) on Lot 19 of Oakmore park Subdivision,
paradise, setting hearing date of April 10, 1973 at 1.:30 p.m., was adopted
an~~//d Chairman authorized to siga;.
73--~~t1 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET: EXTENSION OF INTERIM ZONING RONALD SANFORD
'Hearing date was set for March 13,x197.3 at 1:30 p.m. for rezoning
from "A=2" (general) to "A-R" (agricultural-residential) on Colusa Hwy., out to
Block Road, Little Avenue back to city limits, Gridley NRonald Sanford).
In~+L-erim zoning expires March 15, 1973.
73~~1 APP ROVAL OF FOUR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the foliown.ng tentative parcel maps were approved with the finding
that they are consistent with the General Plan;
1. Joseph C. Blake AP 37-70-18, ?_ lots on Lump;ciu Road above
Oroville.
2. John E. Morehead AP 2-~1-09 3 lots, on.0ak Park Avenue and Chico
Creek off Rose Avenue. Chico. Engineer: D. R. Rope-=.
3. Donald Petersen AP 4 4-41-09, 3 lots on t[~e Esplanade near Nord
Hwy. Chico. Engineer: Walter B. Grimes & Assoc.
1, Soper-Wheeler Co.. AP 37-21-89, 3 lots ,on Brownsville Cuto''f Road
Off Oroville-Foxbestown Hwy., near Forbestown.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron Gilman ,Ladd and Chair^.an McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Madi^an
732 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL DENIER
Jim Lawson, Planning birector, summarized the action taken by the
planning Commission.
Bill Geddes, representing the property owner, spoke concernin;*
the proximity of the lake.
Discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Chairman McKillop to
approve the following tentative parcel map recommended .fox approval with
the finding that it is consistent with the General plan:
1. Grant MusicE~ AP 37-55-56, 2 lots, on Lake Oroville, off
Lumpkin Road, above broville. Engineer; Kendall Engineering.
AYES: Supervisors Ladd and Chairman McKillop.
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NOES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman and Madigan
Motion failed.
Supervisor Gilman commented that the land is steep and when more
people get in that area there will be drainage znto the lake.
Discussed.
On oration of Supervisor: Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended for approval
was denied:
1, Grant Musick, AP 37-55-56, 2 lots, on Lake Oroville, off
Lumpkin Road, above Oroville. Engineer: Kendall Engineering.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman and Madigan.
NOES: Supervisor Ladd and Chairman McKillop.
73~~3 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL RECOMMENDED 'FOR EXCEPTION
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning, explained the action of the
Planning Commission,
Donald R. Koppenberg spoke to the Board at this time. regarding the
approval of this map.
Discussed.
On motion of Chairman McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended ~for-
exception was approved with the finding that it is consistent with the General
Plan:
1. Donald R. Koppenberg, AP 54-192-96, 4 lots, South Libby Road and
Dottie Lane, Paradise. Survey~nr: Gary Lippincott.
73~G TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL REFERRED TO PLANNING
Jim Lawson summarized the action taken by the Planning Commission.
Tentative parcel map of Conrad Krampfort, AP 54-1~-69, 7. lots,
woutheast corner Nunneley Road and Libby Road, Paradise.. was referred to
the Planning Commission,
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2:20 p,m.
RECONVENED: 3:35 p.m.
73~2SS AUTkiQ1dIZATION GIVEN TO PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO SOLICIT QUOTATIONS FOR
PARTITIONS AND CARPETING FOR PROBATION AND COUNTY COUNSEL OFFICES
Gene McFerrin appeared to report on remodeling of the old Court Rooms.
He discussed carpeting and removable partitions for the new Porbation Offices
and permanent partitions for County Counsel's Offices.
Discussed.
C1if Mickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the changes in
Courtroom A for the new Probation offices.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
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unanimously carried the Purchasing Department was authorized to solicit
quotations for partitions and carpeting for Probation and County Counsel
Offices.
Supervisor Ladd felt that in addition to advertising, local
contractors should be contacted,
Matter was discussed.
On motinn of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, the Purchasing Department was authorized to advertise
for bids for remodeling of County Counsel .Offices with bids opening in the
Pu//b~~lic Works Office March 19, 1973, at 11:00 a.m.
73-~Sb APPROVAL OF $100,000 LOAN FOR BUTTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Bill Lawrence appeared before the Board to request a $100,000
loan to the Butte County Hospital to meet the March 2, 1973 payroll,
He stated that the hospital is still $28,676.39 in the red,
Wa1t~Atkins, Hospital Administrator reported that the hospital's
billings are about four to six weeks behind.
Discussion followed,
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron,
and unanimously carried, approval was given fora $140,000 loan to the
Butte County Hospital, with $70,000 from the hospital reserve and $30,000
from contingencies.
73-37 BOARD ACCEPTS PROPOSAL OF GENERAL APPRAISAL CO. FOR FIXED ASSETS SURVEY
Bill Lawrence read a memorandum from F. H. Seely, 3r., Auditor-Controll~e r,
explaining the proposals of General Appraisal and Appraisal Bureau for the
Fixed Assets Survey and recommending that the Board accept the proposal of_
General Appraisal Co.
The matter was discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board accepted the negotitated proposal of General
Appraisal Co. (with vendor EDP) and authorized the Auditor (with assistance
from County Counsel) to draft a contract for the proposed services, to be
brought back to the Board, aid authorized General Appraisal to procee~ with
the preliminary phases of the survey pending execution of a formal contract.
73-~'~8 AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO LEASE CDC_DATA PROCESSING E UIPMENT PENDING CONTRACT
Supervisor Madigan stated he would like to defer the Data Processing
matter another week because there were erroneous statements made at the pneeting
last Thursday and he would like:.to check things out.
Supervisor Cameron stated that he has only attended two committee
meetings and didn't have all the background in the matter, but with his
previous experience he would have to say that he is very "gunshy" when it comes
to computers in Butte County. He agreed with Supervisor Madigan to put the
matter over one week.
Hank Hindry appeared before the Board and wondered if they would like
to hear from some of the committee members.
Discussion followed.
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Supervisor Cameron stated that he found out recently that the equip-
ment the County would be getting is not new.
County Counsel Said that in the contract it States the equipment
is not new, but is comparable or superior to new equipment.
James C. Rowan, Paradise, appeared to discuss t_he matter with the
Board, He stated that if the County had this equipment, three times the
work could be done than what is being done at this time.
Orrin B. Stratton of Chico, president of the Butte County Taxpayer's
Association appeared before the Board. He. felt that Mr. Rowan has made
an adequate study of the needs of the County and he is ready to stand by
Mr, Rowan's recommendation.
Gene Ro11s, Forest Ranch, member of the 1972 $utte County Grand ,Jury,
also a member of study of committee, appeared. He concurred with Mr.
Stratton's views, He said he is disappointed bec9use Mr. Rowan was brought
in as a consultant and Mr. Madigan declines to take his adviee.
The matter was discussed further,
Supervisor Cameron questioned whether used equipment would be
satifactory.
Robert Horvath, branch manager of Control Data's Sacramento 0£fice,
appeared to report on the subject, He said it is not unusual to use re Furbished
equipment in new leases. The refurbished equipment goes through the exact
end of production line tests as new equipment and is issued the same Warranty
as new equipment.
Dis cussed.
County Counsel explained and summarised the contract arrangement
with Control Data Corporation. The contract consists of a straight commercial
lease with addendum and an agreement.
On motion of SuPe rvisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
carried, authorization was given.to•:proceed with a letter of intent to
Control Data Corporation for leasing of equipment if County Counsel can work
out a satisfactory contract to give needed reassurances.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd and Chairman McKillop.
NOES: Supervisor Madigan,
73-~~9 LETTER APPROVED TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS RE BANK PROTECTIVE WORKS ALONG
SACRAMENTO RIVER
George Stamm, Water Resources Coordinator, appeared at this time
and reviewed the proposed bank protective works along the Sacramento River.
He discussed the two bank protection sites, He felt the Corps should
protect the River Road by putting it back to its original high location.
He requested the Board's approval of a letter to the Corps outlining the
County's views of the proposed work.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by ~5upervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the letter from the Water Resources Commission-
to the Corps of Engineers outlining the County's views o~ the proposed wo rk
was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
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,unanimously carried that a letter be.writt.en.to Colonel A. E. McCollam,
State Reclamation Board, in regard to right of way acquisition for the
proposed bank protection site.
7360 ADOPT CRDINANCE N0. 1332 ,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1284
OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE i0`IOwN _AS THE "SALARY ORIJI NANCE"
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1332, an ordinance amending Ordinance
No, 1284 of the County of Butte, known as the "Salary Ordinance", was
adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
73-~61 APPROVAL OF PEP GRANT MODIFICATIONS
Cli£ Mickelson, Administrative Officer, summarized the PHP
grant modifications. Modifications to the PEP grants have been prepared
to extend the grants £rom March 15 to April 30, 1973. The request was
for an additional $82,180 federal funds for Section 5 and $54,824 for
Section 6. '
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried PEP grant modifications £or an additional $82,180
federal .funds for Section 5 and $54,824 for Section 6 were approved
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
73-~~2 TRAVEL REQUESTS APPROVED FOR HEALTH DEPAR~fTT AND COUNTY COUNSEL
C1if Mickelson, Administrative Officer, presented the travel
requests to the Board. Dr. Heindl, Director of the Health Department,
re~puests authorization for Lorna Thompson and Mark Duckett to attend a seminar
for physically handicapped children and the approximate cost is $58.
County Counsel requests authorization for Jim Gri££ith to attend a District
Attorney's and County Counsel's Association School LaW Section in
Los Angeles. County Counsel is out of money in the out-of-county travel
fund and a transfer is needed from the in county daily travel fund to
the out-of-county fund.
County Counsel recommended a transfer of $700 into the out-of-
county fund which raQU1d leave $200 in the regular fund.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approved and
transfer of funds made:
1. Lorna Thompson and Mark Duckett to attend the seminar for
physically handicapped children at the Loma Vista Orthopedically
Handicapped School in Oakland March 19 to March 21, 1973. 75%
of the total cost o£ this travel will be reimbursed by the State.
2, Tim Griffith, County Counsel, to attend a District Attorneys'
and County Counsels' Association -Law School Section in Los
Angeles March 1 through March 3, 1973. Number o£ nights lodging
one. Estimated cost of trip $87. Travel by public transportation.
Ti~nsfer of $700 into the County Counsel out-of-county fund
from the daily travel fund.
73-~ BITUGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, presented proposed budget
transfers to the Board for approval.
Discussed.
Supervisor Ladd questioned budget transfer B-76~establishing an
appropriation for the County's share of the consultar_t services for the
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Chico Arad Advisory Planning Cou¢nittee, and whether the Board needs to
approve the transfer at this time.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
8-74 Assessment Appeals Board. $63.16 is transferred from the
reserve with $27.16 going to professional and special services and $36.00
to judgements in the Assessment Appeals Board budget.
B-75 Chico Municipal Court. $1,500 is transferred from the reserve
to extra help.
B-76 Contributions to other agencieso $75,500 is transferred from
the reserve to the Contributions to Other Agencies budget and is to establish
appropriation for the County's share of the consultant services for the Chico
Area Advisory Planning Committees
AXES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Ladd
734 FUEL BID N0. 79-73 AWARDED TO UNION OIL CO. AND PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO
Tom Struthers, Purchasing Agent, reported the bids for annual
gasoline and diesel fuel which opened on February 22, 1973. He stated
that the nation is faced with a•.real fuel crisis and the situation is
tightening. There were two bids for diesel, with the low bid up 10% from
last year, and there was only one bid for gasoline.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Bid No. 79-72 was awarded to Union Oil Co, for gasoline,
and Phillips Petroleum Co. for diesel.
73-~~95 ITEMS PUT O(IER ONE WEEK
The following items were put over one week:
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1. Appointment to Air Pollution Control Hearing Board.
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2. Appointment to Commission on Senior Affairs.
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3, Appointments to Charter Study Committee,
Clif Midkelson reported that the Revenue Sharing report will be ready
next week for the Board's determination,.
Supervisor Gilman asked Administration for an analytical report
for the Air Pollution Control Board, which Supervisor Gilman is now Chairman.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 5:40 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, March 6, 1973 at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELS~ON,~CgO._UNTX CLERK
BY; °, ~-a~.Lt Chairman o the Board
Board of ervisors Clerk
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