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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM030673March G, 1973 STATE OF CALIFORNIA -) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillop. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Gouneel and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Nathan McFarland, Apostolic Gospel Temple, Chico, Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 73-366 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the minutes of February 27th, 1973 were approved as mailed with the change to item 73-263, page 81, Change Budget Transfer 8-76, from $75,500 to $7,500, as set out in transfer. 73-367 COMMUNICATIONS Kendall Engineering - Orovilleo The Company files an appeal to the decision Oc"~ of the Planning Commission on behalf of Mr. Audrey Warner's (~3 ' proposed Land division. Held until Planning items discussed, Irene Alldredge, Chico. Protest is filed against a use permit to allow Oaks Town and Country to establish sales agency for mobile homes and ,~ 3,a J recreation vehicles at the corner of the Esplanade and Lassen Avenue. See Planning items. Matter set for hearing on'March 27, 1973 at 1:30 p,m. Ernest E. Hatch, Oroville. A protest is filed against the rezoning request for // 3.8 ~ change from "A-R" to "PA-C: at Olive Highway and Canyon Drive, To be held in file to be read at the public hearing, Mr. and Mrs. Rex B. Brown, Oroville, The Browns' file protest against the ~} zoning change at Olive Highway and Canyon Drive, Hold in file ~~ 3'a until public hearing wheiz it will-be read, R. D. Bethel, Oroville. A protest is filed against the proposed zoning change ~ at Olive Highway and Canyon Drive. Hold in file to be read at ~ / 3' ~ public hearing. Haskel A. McInturf, Oroville. A protest is filed in the rezoning of property ~ ~ at Olive Highway and Canyon Drive. Hold in file to be read at ~ ~ 3' public hearing. Lynn H. Wixom, Oroville, A protest is filed against the proposed zoning change at Olive Highway and Canyon Drive. Hold in £i1e to be read at ~ ~ 3 ~ ~ J the public hearings Larwin Developments, Inc, Larwin requests a change in the tentative map known as Paradise Pines Unit No. 16 which was previously approved and I O ~•w L consisted of approximately 360 units. They wish to considerably reduce the density of the subdivision and make corresponding reductim in the scope of required offsite improvements. (See discussion and motion following communications,) Paradise Local Government Study Committee. The Committee writes to the Administrative Officer regarding an in-depth feasibility study II pextaisaing to fhe incorporation of Paradise, They wish QI• assistance in accumulating cost figures on current services being furnished by the County. (See discussion following communications,) Page 82a March 6, 1973 March_6s 1973_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mental Retardation Program Area Planning Board ~~2. The Board writes that the recent appointment of Mr. John Reese of Chico to the Board p J will expire on June 30, 1973, as his appointment was to fill ~~' an interim term because of another vacancy. They request early 3 Board consideration of appointment of Mr. Reese to the following tenor. (See motion following communications.) Biggs Memorial Hall Board. Ray Valverde, chairman, writes that all presenX members agree to serve on the Board for the next five years unless S 0~~~ ~ asked to be relieved for personal or other reasons, with terms i d f S sor, uperv o to start January 1, 1973 if so desired by the Boar Referred to Administration for a recommendation next week, State Fish and Game Commission. The Commission forwards copies of resolution .~ G ,Q O supporting retention and enhancement of waterfowl habitat wetlandsQ Place in file for reference purposes. Robert A, Rehberg, County Counsel, Shasta County. Mr, Rehberg writes that v ~ Cascade Chest Disease Hospital is clos~,ng out its accounts, and / ~ p, Butte County presently owes the sum of $2,353. Referred to County Counsel and Auditor. County of Tehama. Tehama County writes in regard to relief from responsibility of support to parent, and would like to know what Butte County is doing in regard to this. Referred to Welfare and County Counsel. Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department writes to remind County 0 that the deadline for filing applications for Land and Water G C1 ~' Conservation funds that will be available during the 1973-74 fiscal year is July 1, 1973, Referred to Administration. Kimberly Moore, Paradise. Mrs, Moore writes regarding the litter and garbage ~ along Neal Road toward the dump, She suggested that the person ~ ~) at the dump gate be authorized to determine whether a load should be covered and to deny use o~ the dump until a load is properly covered. (See discussion following coumzunioations) Department of Water Resources. Robert G. Eiland, Dept. of Water Resources d writes regarding use of the CDC 3300 computer by the Dept. ' / D ) of Water Resources. (See discussion following communications 73-368 RETAIN CONDITIONS AS FIRST STATED ON TENTATIVE MAP FOR LARWIN Letter from Larwin was read. G1ay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, explained Larwin's request. Discussed, Mrs. Franklin Butler, Nimsh~r Road, Magalia, appeared before the Board, She felt the objections of some of the residents of the area that were sent to the Board last sunmier are still valid, She explained that there is no improvement in water conditions on Nimshew Ridge. Clay Castleberry said that an adequate water supply that would satisfy the Health Department and the Public Utilities Commission still had to be verified, Mrs. Freeman, Magalia, appeared, She stated that the Larwin map included within its boundaries her frontage and all the frontage of Unit No. 20 J. Co Buchannon.appeared and stated that the center of the road is his property and Larwin`s map shows the roads are infringing on his Page 83. March 6, 1973 March 6, 1973 pxpper~y. ~ Clyde Bann, Nimshew Ridge Road, appeared and stated that hQ drives a fire truck for the volunteer fire department, and without Z,arwisA repairing Ponderosa Way, the fire department cannot serve the area. . Clay Castleberry reviewed the requirements stated on the conditions of the approved tentative parcel map, Supervisor Madigan said from safety standpoint why should Larwin be required to do less than what was set forth on the approved tentative parcel map. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried the action as first stated on the Larwin tentative parcel map was retained, 73-3b9 AtTTHORIZE ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON POPULATION ESTIMATES Ev. Bosworth, Administrative Assistant, spoke concerning the population figures being used Uy the State of California for various Butte County Subventions. Discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by -Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Administration was authorized to assist the Paradise T,ocal Government Study Committee in accumulating cost figures on current services being furnished by the Countyo Ev Bosworth stated that he had talked with the Department of Finance and they suggested that the County submit a population request. Ae said the population survey is not automatically made, but the County must request it. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisar Gilman and unanimously carried, Administration was authorized to write a letter to the Department of Finance requesting a population estimate with the necessary fees from the reserve not to exceed $800. 73-370 JOHN REESE APPOINTED TO MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM AREA PLANNING BOARD ~~2 On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, John Reese was appointed to the Mental Retardation Program Area Planning Board ~k2 for a term prescribed by law, 73-371 SHERI~'E' REQUESTED TO POLICE DITMP ARFA Letter from Kimberly Moore read and discussed. Glay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, was authorized to ask the Sheriff to do more policing of the dump off Neal Road, 73-371 BOARD MEMBERS TO TRAVEL TO SOiANO COUNTY TO INVESTIGATE COMPUTER ANALYSIS REPORT Letter from Department of Water Resources read and discussed, Supervisor Madigan moved that the letter of intent to CDC be rescinded to take a longer look at the situation, Page 84 March 6, 1973 March b, 1973 Motion died for lack of second. Supervisor Madigan requested permission to take the analysis to Solano County to find if there was an error in the repprCa 6upervisor Cameron and Chairman McKillop will accompany him, RECESS: 10:15 a.m. RECONVENED: 10:35 aqm. 73-372 AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO BRING AMBULANCE CONTRACT BEFORE THE $OARD Ev Bosworth reported on the ambulance meeting and reviewed the memorandum of the meeting. Contract was discussed. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, County Counsel and Administration were authorized to bring an ambulance contract•to the Board, 73-9.7.3 TfVTHORIZE AC UIREMENT OF EASEMENTS IN SERVICE AREA ~~25 Certain easements that were in the original plan but never acquired when the Shasta Union Drainage and Assessment District was formed from district funds were presented fos Board action. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, acquirement of easements in Service Area No, 25 was authorized, ~:%73-374 ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 73•-45 &- 73-46 RE ORD FERRY ROAR FAS PR07ECT 1523(41 Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, explained the Ord Ferry Road FAS Project 1523(4)o County-State Agreement ~k31 covering proposed construction and subsequent maintenance of Ord Ferry Road FAS Project 1523(4) has been received from California Division of Highways for approval in order that the project may be advertised, Estimated cost of project is $309,000, County's share is $35,000 and Federal- State share $274,000.. Should the 1972 Highway Bill not pass, County would have to provide an additional amount of $200,000, The agreement was approved by Counsel and Auditor, Seven of the eight parcels for right of way for the Ord Fexry FAS Project 1523(4) have been obtainedo Initiation of con- demnation for the other parcel was approved by Board at its December 19, 1972 meeting. The complaint in eminent domain, summons and order of immediate possession for this parcel have been filed, It was nnw• in order to prepare right of way certification ~k2 which is required by the State before the low bidder for the project can be awarded the contr~c~o Clay Castleberry stated that if the 1972 Highway Bi11 does not pass there would not be sufficient money in the road fund~for the project and he would have to postpone other proposed projects, Discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted and Page 85 March b, 1973 March 6, 1973 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chairman authorized to sign: Resolution 73-45 authorizing execution of County-State agreement Noe 31 - FAS Project. Resolution 73-46 authorizing Chairman to execute right of way certification Noo 2 Ord Ferry Road FAS Project No, 1523(4), 73375 PUBLIC WORKS INFORMATIONAL AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Clay Castleberry reported on the City of Oroville Dry Greek ordinance. Chairman McKillop stated that if the people in the area are interested in forming a district, the Board will help in its creationR Mr, Castleberry reported on an arrangement where developers leave a check with Public Works with a letter authorizing it be spent in six months, This enables developers to record parcel maps, and insures that the work will get done. O ~•~ d Mr, Castleberry reported on the transportation planning y requirements - AB 90. Discussed. No action taken. 73-376 APPEARANCE:: DAN PELLICIOTTI, OROVILLE Mr. Pelliciotti, Oroville, referred to action taken on population estimates. Ile suggested making an estimate for judicia3, districts. Chairman McKillop stated the judicial districts will be included in the estimate. 73-377 APPEARANCE: NORMAN CALI,OWAY,_F_I__RST_UNIfiED METHODIST CHURCH. OROVILLE J Norman Calloway, First United Methodist Church, Oroville, u L~•~ appeared regarding the Head Start Program in Oroville, Mr. Calloway is the Administrator for Preschool and Head Start in Oroville. He requested from Revenue Sharing a grant of $5,082 which will maintain the school until the end of the school year, :.He explained that funding may become available thm ugh state sources, but if not he will need a decision from the Board by March 15, 1973. Supervisor Madigan commented that if action was taken at this time, it would affect any action taken at State level, He suggested the matter be held over one week. 10:DO a,m. The matter was placed on agenda of March 13, 1973 at 73-378 APPEARANCE: CLAUDE WTLLTS FOREST RANCH Mra Claude Willis, Forest Ranch, appeared to ask about the County's plans for remodeling the~old Courtrooms, Mr. Mickelson outlined the plans for remodeling, Mr. Willis wondered about the safety of the building, He is in favor of relocating the county buildings because the people of Oroville are not accomodating to people who come to the County buildingsP Page 86 March 6, 1973 i March 6, 1973 ']~-379APPEARANCE: MRS`, HAZEL SHANE. OROVILLE Mrs, Hazel Sloane, Oroville, appeared to xequest County funds ~8 ~ for support while she attends Butte Junior College, Mrs, Shane had been Z receiving County General Assistance which had terminated in FebruaryP Matter discussed. Deferred until Mr. Robinson, Welfare DireFtpra Fan appear to discuss the matter further. 73-380 APPEARANCE: C. A. WITHINGTON. OROVILLE Mr.~C.A. Withington, Oroville, appeared to discuss P.GD & E. right of way •acquisitionq~arid his opposition to the proposed route of a high density transmission line. Administration is requested to write letter to the Public Utility Commission requesting the public hearing be held in Oroville for the trans- mission lines of P.Go & E. 73-381 AGENDA CHANGE: APPEARANCES WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES Appearances discussed. Ort motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Super"visor Gilman and parried, wording on agenda as of meeting of March. 13, 1973, will state appearances will be limited to five minutes apd it will be left to the discretion of the Board to extend time. AXES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillop NOES: Supervisor Cameron 73-382 APPEARANCE MRS. JAMES_BEST PARADISE .. Mrse James Best, Paradise, appeared to ask Board if she could meet the Board at the Memorial Hall and drive them through Paradise next Monday, the date of their county road tour. It was agreed that the Board would telephone Mrs. Best when they arrive in Paradise on Monday afternoons 73-383 APPEARANCE: BILL TOMPICINS. PARADISE Mr. Bi11 Tompkins, Paradise, appeared to suggest that the pxess attend executive sessions of the Board, 73-384 ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 73-1, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOAN UNDER THE DAMS-GRUNSKY ACT FOR PREPARATION OF PROJECT FEASIBILITY REPORT Clif Mickelson outlined the proposed resolution. The Lime Saddle Community Service District has prepared application fora loan of $6,000 under the Davis-Grunsky Act for preparation of a project feasibility report for domestic water supply, including pumps, treatment plant, storage tanks and distribution lineso Application has been reviewed by Gounty Counsel and repayment provisions of such a loan are well within the District's financial ability to repay, even if the capital costs of the proposed project of the $300,000 is not granted through Davis-Grunsky Act. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Lime Saddle Community Service District adopted Resolution No. 73-1 authorizing and directing the filing of an application for loan under Davis-Grunsky Act for preparation of project feasibility report and'. that Clifton Co Mickelson be designated as authorized representative of the Page 87 March 6, 1973 March 6, 1973 District to act on its behalf with respect thereto, and the Chairman, acting as President of the Board of Directors of Lime Saddle Community Service District, is authorized to sign, 73-385 AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT SETTLEMENT OF iJNSECURED TAXES RE VESTED BY TAX COLLECTOR Action taken later in meeting, 73-386 DISGUSSION: WATER fjUALITY CONTROL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING RE VARIATIONS AND GUIDELINES Howard Toussaint, Health Airector, appeared to report on the com- mittee meeting held last Friday with the Water Quality Control Board re- garding variations and guidelines, He said the meeting broke up with the understanding that there would be another meeting to see if they can reach an agreement regarding guidelines, Matter discussed. Mro Toussaint also reported on the Water Shed Report. He said the rough draft of the final report has been completed and the final draft should be done by the end of Marche RECESS: 11:55 aem. RECONVENED: 1:40 p,m. 73-387 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET RE ZONING Public hearings were eet for March 27, 1973 at 1:30 p.m< for the following: 1, Warren Co Bowden, Rezone from "A-R" (agricultural-residential) district to "S-1" (minimum density-suburban residential) district for property described as beginning at the intersection of Neal Road with the SP RR right of way. 20 Donald Farrand. Rezone from "A-2" (general) to "C-2" (general commercial), property located on the west side of the Esplanade at Eaton Roado 3o Rezone ~ Planning Commission initiated - John T. Sims and Herschel Bernard rezone from "A-R" (agricultural-residential) district to "PA-C" (planned area-cluster) district for property located on the northwest corner of Olive Highway and Canyon Driven 4. Irene Alldredge, Chico. Protest filed against use permit to allow Oaks Town and Country to establish sales agency for mobile homes and recreation vehicles at the corner of the Esplanade and Lassen'Avenue. 73-388 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP APPROVED The following tentative parcel map recommended for denial was continued two weeks at the request of the applicant: Audrey Warner, AP 25-19-68 & 70, three lots on Hwy, 99E, near Ord Ranch Road, above Gridley. Engineer: Kendall Engineering, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended Page 88 March 6, 1973 March 6, 1973 for approval was approved with the finding that it conforms with the General Plan; Simmons Subdivision Unit ~kl, tentative map, AP 36-06-21, seven lot¢ on Mt. Tda Road, Oroville. Owner Hilton Simmons, Engineer: Kendall Engineering. 73-389 LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AREA PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED At the request of Harold Dawson, Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee of the Lime Saddle Community Service Area, Public hearing for the following was continued to April 10, 1973 at 1:30 p.m.: Lime Saddle Community Service Area. Butte County Planning Commission initiated rezoning from "S-H" (scenic highway) and "A-2" (general) districts, to "S-S" (scenic service) district for all that property located within the "L3me Saddle Community Service Area," ~'r 73-390 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1333, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, x+75, KNOWN AS THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ENABLING ORDINANCE County Counsel discussed the changes made on the ordinance, Changes discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1333, an.ordinance amending Ordinance Noa v75, known as the Butte County Zoning Enabling Ordinance was adopted and the Chairman authorized to signo 73-391 GRANT P.G & E. EASEMENT AT BUTTE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS IN GRIDLEY Request from Butte County Fair to grant easement to Polio & E, discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, P.G. & E. was granted easement as requested by the Butte County Fair Board subject to County Counsel's approval and sanction. 73-392 DISCUSSION: BOARD ESTABLISHMENT OF GOUNTY SERVICE AREAS Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, discussed the case of Byers Vs, Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County9 which questioned the ability of the Board of Supervisors to set up County service areas. The court declared the San Bernardino Supervisors' setting up of a cable 'tv service area illegal. Since that time the legislature has amended the County Service Act allowing cable tv service districts, Matter discussed. 73-393 DISCUSSION: RE HAZEL SHANE Mro Robinson, Welfare Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the case of Mrs. Hazel Shane> He reported the actions taken by the Welfare Department and set out the reasons why her temporary General Assistance was not extended. r Discussed. Chairman McKillop stated that the Board has tried to take care of the problem, but until Mrs. Shale puts herself on the labor market, the is_not:eligible for General Assistance, Page 89 March b, 1973 March 6, 1973 73-39k SETTLEMENT OF UNSEGURED TAXES DISCUSSED Rolland Vandergrift appeared to report on unsecured taxes regarding a person who is out of business and going through bankruptcyP Request discussed. Mr. Vandergrift was asked to present the details of the case in writing to the Board at a later meeting, 73-395 MENTAL HEALTH STABILIZATION PROGRAM BISCUSSED Dro Ely presented a letter from the State Fire Marshal approving the Mental Health facilities for a maximum of six patients. He requested the Board`s reconsideration .of his proposal, 3c,~o.av Matter discussed. RECESS: 2:45 p.ma RECONVENED: 2:55 p.m, Discussion on the above was continued at this time. Matter put over to next meeting when Stewart Bedford, Chairman of the Mental Health Advisory Board or other members of the Board will be asked to appear, 73-396 RESERVE FUND - COUNTY RECORDER: NO ACTION TAKEN At the request of the Recorder and Auditor the following was removed from the agenda and no actinn was taken: Reserve fund - County Recorder. Recording of BIR tax liens had a fee increase from $2 to $3 per document. The Recorder s reserve fund of $150 which is used to pay for the recordings during the month pending monthly billing to the gove:enment is now inadequate. She requests authority to increase the reserve fund by $50 which would give her $200 reserve and $25 change fund. 73-397 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PUT OVER ONE WEEK Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officex, summarized the changes in personnel made by the proposed Salary Ordinance amendment. Matter discussed. Action on proposed ordinance put over to next week, ~~73-398 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS APPROVED AND ADOPT RESOLUTION_73-47 On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried Resolution 73-47, approving application for grant for law enforcement purposes and authorizing the Chairman of the'Board of Supervisors to execute on behalf of the County of Suate, was adopted, the chairman authorized to.sign.:said resolution. and the following items ', were appr6ved: lP Extension of the non-compensated medical leave of absence for Virginia Davis through Juna 6, 1973. 2. Award of bid 78-73 - office furniture, Low bidders meeting specifications are as follows: Page 90 March 6, 1973 March_b= 1973 Sections Total Sierra Stationers - II, III, V, VI, VII, Chico VIII, IX, XI $2,70.~i.04 Frank's Office Equipment - I, X-A 852Q21 Oroville Dippel Business Equipment - X-B, XII 469.42 Marysville Guy Hart Office Equipment - X-C 282.71 Oroville Feather River Office - IV 130,20 Equipment - Chico 3. Authorize call for bids for concrete wall project at Butte County Fair Grounds with opening set for 10:00 a.m., March 22, 1973 at the Fair office, Fair Grounds, Gridley with report and recommendations for award to the Board on March 27, 1973, 73-399 AISCUSSION: GENE DILL - WARD BOULEVARD' PARCEL DIVISION Ken Teach, District Attorney, reported action taken in regard to Gene Dill, He stated he has discussed the possibility of returning the Ward Boulevard-lots into acreage with Mr. Dill's attorney, Matter discussed. Chairman McKillop commented that it seems the only alternative Mr. Dill has is to turn the lots into acreage, Mr. Teach said it his policy that whenever a person has a D&R and returns the land into acreage, it is fine. But if he doesn't want to 'return the land to acreage, the District Attorney's Office will prosecute. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 3:45 p.m. RECONVENES: 4.20 p.m. 73-_400 BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, presented the proposed budget transfers for Board consideration, Discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following budget transfer was approved and budget transfer 8-78 was put over one week when Public Works will report: 5-77 Sheriff - Dog Control. $433.32 is transferred from overtime with $400.00 going to Equipment Maintenance and $33.32 going to Fixed assetsP 73-401 HOSPITAT MATTERS "' Chairman McKillop reviewed the Hospital certification meeting in Sacramento last Thursday. Supervisor Gilman stated that if a ballot proposal doesn't come forth, de-certification of the County Hospital will come about on April 30, 1973. County Counsel explained proposed ballot measures that he felt Page 91 March 6, 1973 March 6, 1973 would give electoral versatality;.liestated the election pould be held on May 8 if the Butte Junior College Board election is held at the same time. If the election is to be held May 8, 1973, the Board will have to adopt ballot measures next week. Supervisor Gilman said it is important for the Board to agree on whit was said at the Certification meeting last Thursday, Guy Hart, Orovilie, appeared and suggested that the Board ask Mr. Geduldig, Director of the State Depaxtment of Health Care Services, to cane to Butte County and explain hospital certification to the County9 Discussed, County Counsel recommended that the letter of November 6, 1972 from the Calffornia Medical Association be made available for public"regord, The letter was discussed, Supervisor Gilman brought up the matter of the hospital generator and whether to go ahead and get it, On mation of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board xeseinded action awarding the contract for generator and pad for the Butte County Hospital. County Counsel reviewed certification requirements, He said that according to the Iovember 6, 1972 letter, a•Joint Conference Committed should be established as part of procedure and part of the Board of Supervisor's showing of good faith, It would be the function of said committee to make known the needs of the hospital to the Board of Suger- visors. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, a Joint Conference Committee was established consisia.ng of the Medical Director, Chief of Staff, the Administrator, and two Board members who are Chairman McI€illop and Supervisor Madigan, Certification meeting of last Thursday discussed further. Administration was requestet~ to prepare a letter indicating the action taken by the Board to Mr, Geduldig, and also ask him for a resume of what he feels he said at the meeting of last week, Jordan Peckham, Chico, appeared and stated that the chief problem is recruiting a safisfactary medical director. He suggested the Board offer a twelve month contract which will solve the problem, Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported that at the present time there are several candidates being considered for medical director, Salaries are being negotiated, but the applicants want assurances for long range operations of the hospital, Matter discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Personnel was authorized to offer a one year contract for a medical director at. $37,500 a year. Page 92 March 6, 1973 _ - _ ~ = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ _ ~ _ _ _ _, _ _ r ~ ~ - ~ r 73-402 AIR"POLLUTION CONTROL HEARING BOARD APPOINTMENTS MADE Supervisor Gilman reported on his nominations for the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board, They are Harry Hanson, ret}zed meteorologist and Don Black, retired air pollution officexr On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Harry Hanson and Don Black were appointed to the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board for terms prescribed by law. X 73-403 CHARTER STUDY CQMMI~TTEE APPOINTME'1VTS Supervisor Cameron presented his appointments to the, Charter Study Committee, They are: Phillip Mace, Paradise; Jenny Hart, Paradise; and Viola O'Neal, Paradise. Supervisor McKillop also presented his appointments to the Charter Study Committee ...They are: Leroy Clayton, Ed Nettleship, and Lee Fickes, Sr, The balance of appointments to the Charter Study Committee will be made next week. 73-404 ITEMS PUT OVER ONE WEEK The following items were put over one week: 1. Report on Butte Basin water problem (Supervisor Gilman) 2. Revenue Sharing 3. Appointment to Commission on Senior Affairs, ADJOURNMENT• Tiiere~being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, March 13, 1973 at 9:00 a.m, ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY CLERK SY: Chairman of the oard Board of S ervisors Clerk Page 93 March 6, 1973