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March 29, 1977
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to
adiournment. Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Winston
an Chairman Richter. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan
Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by
Margie Gatt, Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Invocation by Supervisor Lemke
77-595 APPROVAL OF MTNUTES
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the minutes of March 22, 1977 were approved as mailed,
with the correction on Page 73, Item 4, to state "Federal" Legislation rather
than State; item 77-557, should show rezone from S-R to S-R (re-affirm 5-R)
and on Page 82, show that Supervisors Madigan and Moseley voted "No" on
Olive Highway rezone.
77-596 COMMUNICATIONS
City of Chico. The City sends notification that their new municipal
services center will be available to accommodate other users.
¢o~ O d Referred to Public Warks Director.
John Baker, Gridley. Mr. Baker writes concerning accidental agricultural
O ' spraying by helicopters. Referred to Ag Commissioner with request
Z p ~, that he report back to the Board oa this matter.
Mike Arvonen, Chico. Mr. Arvonen files petition for variance to provisions
of Section 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code placement
of a mobile home on AP 39-25-02, Rt. 3, Box 98, Chico. Set £or
3 ' ~ °2' hearing on April 19, 1977 at 9:30 a.m.
Richard Cherry, Chico. Mr. Cherry requests clarification of the Board's action
concerning his rezone and the deletion of AP 56-04-44. Hold until
? Planning Director is present.
~~ 3 '~~ William M. Wilson, Oroville. Mr. Wilson writes concerning the removal of
dedications for public use in the Western Pacific Subdivision.
~~~~ 0O Refex to County Counsel and Director of Public Works.
Randel L. Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer submits a claim as a result of damage to
~y his watch as a result of an incident at Juvenile.Hali.
I pp, ~..a Referred Co Fersonnel.
Paradise Municipal Advisory Council. The Council requests the County
furnish a typewriter desk, chair, and filing cabinet for their
f OO ~/~A operations. Discussed; referred to Administrative Officer to see
TT' what he can come up with in way of equipment for MAC,
Biggs Community Club, The Club requests the rental fee; for Biggs Memorial
Hall be waived in order for them to sponsor a pancake breakfast to
raise money for charitable organizations in the county. Discussed
~~ ~. ~~ policy of not waiving fee for rental of Memorial Halls. No action
taken.
League of Women Voters. Request to hold hearings on the northwest Chico
Rezone. Discussed; no action taken.
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77-597 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO STATE REPRESENTATIVES OPPOSING SENATE BILL 600
Supervisor Madigan reported on Senate Sill 600, which provides that
no peace officer could arrest aliens, etc., which he felt should be opposed,
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Bill discussed.
On motioa of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and uaanimousiy carried, a letter was authorized to be written to our
Senator and to other county represeatatives in Sacramento expressing the
Board's opposition to this bill.
RECESS: 'The Board recessed at 9:15 for an executive session to discuss
the charges made against department heads.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 9:33 following the executive session.
77-598 REPORT ON E]tECUTIVE SESSION: STATE AUDITOR GENERAL TO BE REQUESTED
TO MARE STATUS STUDY OF BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS
Chairman Richter reported that in regards to the accusations
made by the Grand Jury against Mr. Sank Hiadery, Data Processing Director,
this Board feels that e4-e suggestions have already been adopted by the Board
aad that thep will press forward on the implementation of said suggestions.
Regarding the accusations against Administrative Officer, the Board feels
Mr. Nickelson operated as they feel he should. Mr. Nickelson is a creature
of this Board and the Board felt that the accusations should have been
against this Board sad the Board takes the responsibility for I3r. Mickelson'8
actioas. As to the accusatioas against the Auditor, the Board took the
following action:
It was moved by Supervisor Lead:e;> seconded by Supervisor Winston,
and unanimously carried, that the State Auditor General come to Butte County
to make s statue report a# budgetary aad•"fuad accountingg.dperations in the
County Auditor's Office. = - ~"".
77-,~99 REPORT ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL OOMMITTEE
Supervisor Winston reported on the Emergency Medical Committee
relating to T9 advertising. The Emergency Medical Council has a small
advertising budget but the T'V items were•presented £ree grates. Supervisor
Winston said he would present as additional repore on the matter next week.
Chairman Richter said he had a telephone conversation with
Mr. LaPorte and he stated that Shasta County will take a vote next week
and ghat there is a good likelihood thae they will vote to support the
Emergency Medical program at a cost of $17,000 or $18,000 per pear.
Supervisors Lemke and Moseley have another report. They went to the
Butte-Glean Medical meeting last Friday night. There was a slide program and
apparently this Emergency Medical program started from a group of volunteers
of seven Counties. Butte County got in after all the work was done.
Supervisor Winston will report back next week.
77-600 HEARING: JOHN T. AND CLARA M. COOPER-PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO PROVISIONS
OF SECTIONS 19-10 and/or 19-12 OF BUTTE COUNTX CODE FOR PLACEMENT OF A
MOBILE FEOME ON AP 50-22.113. PARADISE
.Ttearing•_on, John T. and Clara M. Cooper petition for variance
to provisions of Sections 19-10 and/or 19.12 of the Butte County Code for
placement o£ a mobile home on AP 50-22-113, Paraflise. Howard Toussaint set out
the background of the request. Health Departsent has ao ob~ectioa to the
placement of this mobile home.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one.
rearing closed to the public and confined to theBoard.
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On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, petition for variance to proviaioas of Sections 19-10
and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on
AP 50-22-113, Paradise, wen approved for John T, andClara M. Cooper, for a
period of one year.
77-601 PUBLIC HEARING: GARY R, CORIA-REQ[JEST VARIANCE TO STREET SETBACK TO
ALLOW A BUILDING 40 FT. FROM CENTERLINE OF POISON STREET, ON PROPERTY ZONED
A-R (AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF FOISOiS 5TREET
AT HAMILTON ROAD-CALIFORNIA STREET INTERSECTION, IDENTIFIED AS AP 47-1b-06
ORTION), NORD
The public hearing en the Gary R. Curia requested variance to
street setback to allow a building 40 ft, from the centerline of Folsom Street,
on property zoned A-R (agricultural-residential) located on the southeast
side of Folsom Street at Hamilton Road-California Street intersection, identified
as AP 47-16-06 (portion) Nord was held es advertised.
Mr. Curia was present at this time and Chairman Richter asked him
abort his not appearing at the meeting held by fire Zoning Adjustment Board.
Chairman Richter felt that the proper thing to do would be to refer it
back to the Zoning Adjustment Board. Mr. Curia explained whp he had not
attended these hearings.
Bettye Blair read the letter written by the Zoning Adjustment Hoard.
They requested thaC Mr. Curia attend the meeting to be held on March 3, 1977.
Oa motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the Gary R. Curia requested variance was referred
to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for hearing,
77-602 APPROVE SPEDY GRANT MODIFICATION
The grant modification has been prepared and is recommended by
the Manpower Planning Council to add $266,312 to the SPEDY grant°to permit
employment of 300 youth under fire CETA program this summer.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
sad unanimously carried, grant modification for SPEDY grant was approved
and the Manpower Director authorized to alga.
77-603 APPROVE CETA TITLE i MODIFICATION
'" A great modification has been prepared and is recommended by the
Manpower Planning Council which will enable GETA to employ 30 non-disadvantaged
youth this summer. The $25,000 for this program are unspent Title I --~.;+
administrative and program funds.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the grant modification for CETA Title I was
approved and the Manpower Director authorized to sign.
77-604 ADOPT RESOLUTION 77-52 AMENDING SECTION 12.14 (J) OF THE BIITTE COUNTY
PERSONNEL RULES
Oa motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, Resolution 77-52 amending Section 12.i4(j) of the
Butte County Personnel Rules was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-605 AIITHORIZED FIFTH STEP ADVANCED STEP HIRING FOR CURRENT ELIGIBILITY LIST
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Because of recruitment difficulties on the current eligibility
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list it is requested that advanced step hiring of the fifth step be
considered. It was felt the County needed a good stable trained staff
and the County bas difficulty in attracting trained inspectors. Discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Winatoa, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the Board authorized fifth step edvsaced step
hiring for current eligibility List for buiidiag iaspeetor.
77-606 PERSONNEL TO PREPARE SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REDUCING ZONING
INVESTIGATOR POSITION TO HALF TIME
A study of the soniag investigator position revealed that
approximately 50x of the time is required to spend on zoning im-estigations.
8eport discussed; this has the concurrence of the Planning Director.
On motion o£ Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Personnel was directed to prepare salary ordinance
amendment reducing the zoning investigator poaitioa to half time.
77-fi07 DISCUSSION: BUTTE COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
This organization has requested support from the Board in the amount
of $500. Discussed. Administrative Officer to check to see if there is
some State funding to cover some of these things.
77-608 ESTABLISH FE6 FOR BUTTE COUNTY CODE SUPPLEMENTS & FOR COUNTY CODE
it is requested that a fee be established for the sale of the Butte
County Code supplements that have recently been prepared. Administrative
Officer felt the Board should set a charge per page for the supplement
and increase the cost of the county code to $50.
Oa motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, fee for reprinted pages of supplements to the
County Code was established at .12 per page and the CountyCode charge vas
set at $50.00 per book.
Aa agreement has bees prepared with theCalifornia Highway Patrol
for the lease of radio vault and antenna apace in the sew Butte County radio
repeater vault on St. John Mountain.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, agreement with California Highway Patrol for lease
of radio vault and antenna apace in the sew Butte County radio repeater
vault on St. John Mountain was approved and the Purchasing Officer wea
authorized to sign.
77-610 PUBLIC REARING: PAUL DAUGHE3'~-- REVERSION TO ACREAGE, 4 LOTS, NORTHWEST
CORNER OF PALERMO RDAD AND OCCIDENTAL AVE. SWTH OF OROVILLE
The public hearing on the Paul Daugherty reversion to acreage,
4 iota, northwest corner of Palermo Road and Occidental Ave., South of
Oroville, AP 26-10-08 wea held at this time.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for
consideration and action.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the req 8e t$$ Yaul Daugherty for reversion to
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acreage of 4 lots, northwest corner of Palermo Road and Occidental Ave.,
South of Oroville, AF 26-10-08, was approved.
The Board suggested that Clay Castleberrq, Director of Pubiic
Works, bring in a resolution that would 'allow".the Subdivisioa'Committee to
handle these requests for reversion to acreage.
77-611 APPROVE GRANT MODIT~ICATION-000J REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMt~4JNICATIONS
SYSTEM
A grant modification has bees prepared which would enable the
purchase of additional communications equipment in the amount of $80,561.
Distribution of the walkie-talkies discussed. They are very valuable on
search and rescue missions.
Oa motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, additional equipment was approved and submission of the
grant modification authorized.
77-612 APPROVE PURCE~ASE OF FLOOR SAFE FOR PUBLIC CUARDLAN
Tae Pubiic Guardian requests d safe for hie new office Location.
The safe is needed to secure money, checks, and other personal property
belonging to wards or conservatees. Cost of the safe is approximately $200.
Request discussed.
da motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, purchase of safe for Public Guardian approved
and transfer of funds in the amount of $200 from the reserve authorized.
77-613 APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR P_ARADI5E $EALTii BUILDING
A lease agreement has been prepared with William R. Taylor, M.D.
fox the leasing of office space at 5734 Olive Street, Paradise for the Health
Department. Thin is a new agreement which calls for a monthly rate of
$325 and $25 for Furniture and equipment. Effective date of the lease ie
April 1 end will continue on a month to month basis.
Oa motion of Supervisor iemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, lease agreement with William R. Taylor, M.D, for
Paradise Health building was approved and the Chairman authorized to alga.
77-614 DESIGNATION OF SMOKING/NON-SMOKING AREAS-ADOPT RESOLUTION 77-5~
AB 2291 requires designation of no smoking areas is public meeting
rooms by April 1. Area to be designated discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by 6upervisor Richter
sad carried that the entire Soard of Supervisors Room be designated as a
"no smoking" area.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, Moseley, Winston and Chairman Richter
NOES: Supervisor Lemke
On motion of Supervisor Winston seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 77-5~ designating smoking and non-
smoking areas was adopted s~Rhe Chairman authorized to sign.
Motion discussed. It was Supervisor Lemke's understanding
that this resolution would nullify previous motion as the resolution
seta out certain areas in the Board room where smoking would be permitted.
Resolution discussed.
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It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, that the motion adopting Resolution 77-5 3 be rescinded as it
conflicts with the motion making the Board of Supervisors' room a "no
smoking" area.
A3~5: Supervisors Madigan, Moseley, Wiaston and Chairman Richter
NOES: Supervisor Lemke
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and carried, Resolution 77-59 designatQ,ni-amoking and non-smoking areas was
adopted, with the exception that the Board of Supervisors' room be designated
as a "ao smoking" room, and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, Moseley, Wiaston aad Chairman Richter
NOES: Supervisor Lemke
77-615 APPROVE VOTER OUTREACH/ANIMAL LICENSING PROGRAM
This program proposes to~distribute voter registration postcards
to persons not registered to vote and to issue notices of violation to
those failing to license their dogs. IC is recommended that the Board allow
those issued notices o£ violatiaas to license dogs for the 1977-7$ fiscal
year is advance of the July renewal of dog licenses.
Darrell Kister, Oroviile, stated he felt this program was ea
insult to the taxpayers and dog owners in the County. Putting a license tag on
e dog does not change its character. Identification is the problem.;
The sheep owners had asked the Board to do something about the doge that
were killing their sheep. As a matter of record, he killed 183 dogs aad
3 of the dogs had a license. The owners did not claim them. As to the
voter registration program, if the people are not interested enough to register
to vote, then they should not vote. Unregistered dogs should be caught
and if not claimed, then they should be destroged. He would agree to a
registration of dogs on a one-time basis.
Mr. Mickelsoa attempted to answer some of the questions raised
by Mr. Kilter. The intent of the registration is to target the populated
areas. He stated that the County Clerk has Co have an "out-reach" registration
program for voters.
Background of licensing of dogs set out by Mr. Nickelson.
James Hanson asked if Butte County was the leading county regarding
rabid animals. He was told that we were one of the leading counties but that
not a lot of dogs were found rabid.
Steve Musaelman explained the matter of Che questionaeire.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the voter outreach/animal licensing program was approved.
77-61b APPEARANCE; E. C. FULLERTON, DIRECTOR, STATE DEPT. OF DISH & GAME:
DEER HERD MANAGEMENT GLANS, FUTURE FUNDING, AND POSSIBLE LEGISLATION:
MOTION TO SUPPORT THEM IN REQUEST FOR MORE GENERAL FUND tdONIES TO ENFORCE LAWS
E. C. Fullerton, director, State Department of Fiah sad Gmne was
present to discuss deer herd management plans, future funding, and possible
legislation. Mr. Fullerton explained some of the programs. He stated that
they are now embarking on a sew management of deer herds. They are hoping
to bring the deer herds up-'La'what they were is the peat. They are asking the
State Legislature to tightened up the laws concerning the problem of night
hunting of deer.
They are in the midst of putting together a contingency plea to
combat the drought program. They will be planting fish in the waters. They
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are concerned about the water fowl dowg is Gray Lodge. Duck panting in
Gray Lodge might have to be resti'.icted:. Sblmoa'ftshing will be [patched.' ..
Mr. Fullerton stated they were caught by the inflation, sad are
trying to get Legislature to fund them from the General Fund. Legislature
has broadened their'dutiea by hsadliag all animals in the state. The State
has put new duties on them. Deer poachers are being caught but they need
more night patrols.
Chairman Richter asked if there was anything this County could
do to help them. A resolution could be adopted supporting their request
for funding from the General Fuad.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, a~resolution supporting.-the,.State Depaztment of
Fish and Game in their request for General Fund monies to help them
eafarce the lawsa was requested to be prepared by County Counsel.
77-617 APPROVE BEQUEST FOR MORE FAMiLX SUPPORT DIVISION
Mr. Y.en Leach preaeat to explain his request for staffing needs
within the family support division and requests that a salary ordinance be
prepared adding a typist clerk sad family support ittveatigatar, in
addition to providing necessary office equipment. Se presented a written
document to the Board outlining the reasons for the request. Re has talked
to Family Support Division and they feel that with the reassigning of some of
the duties, they could eliminate a typewriter.
Staffing discussed. Mr. Leach explained the program of collecting the
support payments for families.
Supervisor Winston stated he was in sympathy with the program,
say increase in staff should be handled at budget time. Chairman Richter
said that in the whole welfare mess, this program is the one bright light.
tie feels that this request chould be granted.
Action to be taken discussed.
Oa motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Hadigan
and unanimously carried, request fos additional eCaffiag needs for family
support division, as set out by the District Attoraeq, approved.
RECESS: 11:10
RECONVENED: 11:15
77-618 APPEARANCE: DAN DRAKE, CHICO-ItECARDINC MINOR DEVIATION FOR YAC ZONING
FOR DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Dan Drake stated that~his development was in a PAC zone and
there was no allowance for a fence. The fence is needed for privacy and
security. The development is bounded by three streets; Lassen, Renshaw and
Cussick Avenues. This would fail under tt-e category of a minor deviation.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that a fence is considered
a structure. If the fence is allowed it would be within 35 feet of the
centerline of the road. Would there be any problem of Bite visibility?
Mr. Blackatock stated that possibly the Board would Iike to consider making
an amendment to the PAC zone to provide a procedure by which this type of
problem can be taken care of.
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Clay Castleberry, Public wox9ce Director, stated that he has ao
objections to the fegce~ subject to Public Works approval oa corsets.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the Board finds that a fence would be a minor
deviation of the PAC zone and the change is allowed.
County Covasel ie instructed to prepare an amendment to the
PAC zone that would prevent this type of thing from happening again.
77-bI9 APPEARANCE: JAMES HANSON. DROVILLE.
Mr. Hanson stated that he was concerned with additional investigators
being placed in the District Attorney's n£fice. This should be placed in
the Sheriff's office. Mr. Hanson stated that he would Iike to discuss the
mining ordinance.
77-620 APPEARANCE: ROBERT MILLER
Mr. Miller stated that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance
on mining.
77-b2I APPEARANCE; STEVEN HEADSELL
Mr. Headsell stated that the biggest problem in mining ie the
Forest Service and the Bureau eE Land Management. The Bureau is attempting
to restrict all mining operations no matter how small.
77-622 APPEARANCE: ALFRED K. DOLAN. CLARK ROAD] PARADISE
Mr. Dolan stated that he did a little mining. Mr. Doiaa stated
that he was opposed to the mining ordinance.
77-623 APPEARANCE: CAL SMITH. PARADISE
Mre. Smith stated that she sad her husband mined. It is very nice
to go out into the woods and do a little mining. It is very peaceful.
Mrs. Smith stated that the miners do not destroy the land.
77-624 APPEARANCH: PEGLEG SMITH. PARADISE
Mr. Smith stated that he was opposed to restrictions on•mining.
There is a great deal of mining going on in Butte County.
77-625 APPEARANCE: ROBERT F BROCK PRESIDENT'.MINING COUNCIL IN BUTTE COUNTY
Mr. Brock stated that he was opposed to additional restrictions
placed on the misers.
77-626 APPEARANCE: AL APPEEMAN. THERMALITO
Mr. AppZemaa stated that the Supervisors had given the miners
a lot of help. The State and Federal people are to blame. The Supervisors
should be given more time.
77-627 AUTHORIZE SENDING OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE TO STATE
DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY
Supervisor Lemke stated that the committee on surface mining
procedure ordinance and reclamation plane was not readip~~to make a report.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Chapter 13 of the Butte County Code ie to be •
sent to Pricilla Grew, State Division of Mines and Geology, £or compariaen
with the sew guidelinQa tad law sad see if it is sufficient; and, if it
is sot in what areas, do Ve seed to change~~:a
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77-628 BESCIND ACTION RE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1810 CHERRY REZONE=
On motion of Supervisor Winstoa, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimousiy carried, Ordiaance 1810 zoning a portioa of the Count
a "TM-40" (Timber Mouatain) District was rescinded. '(Lt, Cherry rezone)
77-629 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1814 ZONING A PORTION OF COUNTY A "TM-40" (TII~ER
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHERRY REZONE-WITH THE DELETION OF THE 40-ACHE PARCEI
On motion of Supervisor Wiastan, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1814 zoning a portion of County as an "TM-
(Timber Mountaia) District was adopted, with the finding that all this
ordinance was doing was to correct the avereight of deleting AP 56-04-44,
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
77-630 APPROVE Bi1DGET TRANSFERS
Mr. Miekelsoa stated that in addition to the budget transfers
listed, the E.I.R. Director has requested a transfer within his budget
for extra help in khe amount of $5,000 to clean up the backlog of E.I.R.s.
Request discussed.
On motion o£ Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
E.I.R. Department, transfer of $5,000 within budget to extra help
Butte County Fair Board 1976 3, This 3~a a $2,598,72 transfer in order tc
reconcile the Fair Boards 1976 statement of operations. This transfers ~2,l,,L:.72
from the Fair Boards unbudgeted reserve, ~lil,.from account 54.0, and X110 fxom. account
5g0; with ~1,861~.Q$ going to account 500 sad X714..24 going to account 520. (_TSfor-
mation enclosed)
B-a4 5heriff - incarceration. Transfers $5,952.from prior years atructurss an3
X3,248 from professional and specialized servicea:with.'•~9,200 going to struct-.4 es.
This will provide an appropriation for the contract to build the women~s recr3aticr_
facility in the Butte County Jail as authorized by the Board on February 8, 1;~7?.
B_95 Central d~inlieatzne and District Attorney, .family support. Transfer-s
X3,060 from rents and leases within the District Attorney's family support d:';_sicp
with a similar amou_*~t going to rents and leases within the central dvplicatir_~
budget for the rental of a copying machine. The copying machine located in tf=
District Attorney's office will be used by multiple departments and therefore he .
copier rent will. be paid from central duplicating budget.
B-.96 Refuss disposal. Transfers X35,000 from the reserve to land fill ra~~inD
in order to provide an appropriation to allow delivery of additional land fill
material approved by the Board on March 22, 1977.
B-97 Administration. Transfers X750 from salaries and wages, with $300 going
to extra help an3 X450 to maintenance of equipment in order to cover present ~~get
deficits and provide an appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year.
H-9S Gridley Constable. Transfers $50 from maintenance of aqua.pment and ~?00
from out-of-toz.^~ travel with ,150 going to office expense.
8-99 Probation. Transfers X12 from oth>_r transportation and travel to m=.ber-
ahips;ir_ order to cover unanticipated increases in membership dues for the Ca=_'ornia
rrobaticn and Parole Officer's Association.
B-100 Local A~.sncv Formation Commission, Transfers X500 from o~it-of-co:~r =;
travel to oF.Cice extgnse in order to cover office expensss which have been grT _ter
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77-631 APPROVE SEAD5TART CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUBMISSION OF GRANT
A grant has been prepared with the office of Chi 1d Development
in the amount of $5,748 in federal funds.
On motion of Supervisor Wins Con, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, submission of grant for Headstart Child Development
was approved and Chairman authorized to sign.
77-632 ADCPT RESOLUTION 77-54 DE5TGNATING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS A5 THE AREA
AGENCY ON AGING FOR THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
Oa motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 77-54 designating Boasd of Supervisors as
the area agency on aging for the County of Butte was adopted and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
77-633 APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN IC PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the establishment of women, infanta and children (WIC)
program for a special supplemental food program in the amount of $18,525
in unmatched state and federal funds was approved and the Health Director was
authorized to sign the grant application.
77-634 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1815 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR IISE OF GRAY WATER
Supervisor Lemke requested the passage by the Board of an
ordinance to allow the use of grey water to irrigate plants due to the
critical drought condition. Couatp Counsel stated that he had en ordinance
that could be adopted today on an emergency basis .for the use of grey water.
The ordinance could go fnto effect immediately and would aspire oa
December 31, 1977. Request for ordinance discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimonsly carried, Ordinance 1815, an emergency ordinance, allowing
the use of grey water was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, Resolution 77-55 designating the boundary of
Paradise Unified School Districe as the area where said grey water could
be used and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
77-635 CONTINUED HEARING -THERMON B. WALKER, APPEAL OF DENIED PARCEL MAY &
ERROL H. HALL RECONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CONTINUED
The following items were continued at this time:
1. Conti~nted hearing on Thermon B. Walker-appeal of denied parcel
map, 4 lots, southwest corner of lathy Lane and Garner Lane, Chico,
AP 47-30-05.
2. Erro1.H. Sall-reconsideration of tentative parcel map, AP 42-09-06,
four lots, north side of Hwy. 32, between Muir Ave. and Kennedy Aye., Chico.
77-636 REFER BACK TO SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE: THELMA LOVEDAHL (TRI-B, INC.)
DENLAL OF PARCEL MAP
the contim-ed hearing o£ Thelma Lovedahl (Tri-B, Inc.) recommended
denial of parcel map, AP 47-23-43, 56 ~ 57 and k7-23.54 ~ 44, 20 lots,
intersection of Cohasset end Richardson Springs Road, northeast of Chico,
discussed.
Oa motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
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unanimously carried, the Thelma Lovedahl (Tri-B, Inc.) recommended denial of
parcel map, AP 47.23-43, 56 ~ 57 and 47'23-54 & 44, 20 lots, intersection of
Cohasset and Richardson Springs Road, northeast of Chico was referred back to
Subdivision Committee, for further study.
77-637 APPROVE BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION AND PARCEL MAP WAIVERS: APPROVE FEE
Public Works recommends a 50 processing end review fee to be paid
at the time of submission of maps and application for action.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded bq Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, fee of $50 for processing and review fee approved
to be paid at the time of submission of maps and application for action,
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved agreement for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and
authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent
on following:
44605A-71-2
L. W, Massey Parcel 21 0.020 Ac. $100 No Impr. $100
2. Accepted improvements for &elly Ridge Estates Uait 5 and
commenced the one year maintenance period. (CALTRANS and FHWA have approved
plans and specifications for this subdivision)
cni.TaeNS and FEIWA have approved plans and specifications for the
above noted project and authorized advertising far yids. Plans and
specifications were approved on December 9, 1976. Mr. Castleberry reported
Chat this fins gone through the State Clearing House and they concurred that
that was as exempt project. Mr. Lawson filed the notice of determination.
Mr. Castleberry said he would hope that the Board would concur that this
project is categorically exempt.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, advertisement of project authorized; wage scale
adopted; and bid openings set for 11:00 a.m., Public Works Office,
Apr11 21, i977, end the Board concurred with the State that this project
is categorically exempt.
77-640 REPORT: POSSIBILITY THAT GREYHOUND MIGHT RUN BUS TO PARADISE
Clay Castleberry, Director o£ Public Works, reported that
Supervisor Lemke has been working with Greyhound and it is possible
chat Greygswud will run buses, on a trial basis, to Paradise.
77-641 WAIVE SECOND READING: ADOPT ORDINANCE 1816 AMENDING SECTIONS ~-2g and
15-29 OF COUNTY CODE DEALING WITH TSE APPREHENSION OP PERSONS WHO WILLFULLY DEFACE
OR DESTROY COUNTY ROAD SIGNS AND DUMPING TRASH ETC. ON COUNTY PROPERTY
Oa motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan amd
unanimously carried, second reading of ordinance amending Sections 15-28 and
15-29 of the Butte County Code dealing with the apprehension of persona who
willfully deface or deatrop county road signs amd dumping trash, etc. on
County property was waived, OrdimanZ=e 1816 adopted and the Chairman
authorised to sign.
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77-642 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1817 AMENDMENTS TO CHAD AOOM ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, second reading of amendment to card room ordinance
was waived, Ordinance 1817 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77- 43 PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE RECLAMATION PLAN FOR CBNTRE% AGGREGATES INC.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that if the Board was not
going to adopt an ordinance concerning surface mining regulations at this
time, the Board should instruct the Public Works staff to come up with a
reclamation plan for the Centrex Aggregates Inc for a plant at the end of
Vance Avenue. The plan could be £or this one project.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the staff was instructed to prepare a reclamation plan
for the Centrex Aggregates, Inc.
77- 44 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, Ida Dickenean was appointed a member of the
Suite County Mental Health Advisory Boerd.
Oa motion of Supervisor :. S+Td,nston:,.~seconded-•b~.Snpervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, W. H. Fariester aF TE-ermalito and Frank Thomas of
Oroville were appaiated to the Oraville Memorial Hall Committee.
77-646 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO QiILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY PREVENTION BOARD
t3a motion of Supervisor Moseley, secoaded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Kenneth R. Hattie, Chico, and Micki Smith,, Stirling City,
were reappointed members of the Child Health and Disability Yreveatioa
Board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Loraine Degraff, Chico, and:Auth Smith, Chico, were
appointed alternate members of Child Health and Disability Prevention Board.
77-647 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICERS FOR SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
Oa motion o€ Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following were appointed as Hearing Officers for
Subdivision Committee notice of violations:
Bob Kutz, Jr.
Robert Davis
Gil 3anes
Greg Andrews, aLl of Chico
77-648 SUPPORT LASSEN COUNTY' RESOLUTION OPPOSING ELIMINATION OF WORK
REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL RELIEF
Lasses County resolution opposing elimination of work requirements
for general relief discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, secoaded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the Hoard supported Lassen County's resolution
opposing elimination of work requirements for general relief.
77-649 SUYPOBT RECONA~SENDATIONS CONTAINED IN SHASTA COUNTY RESOLUTIONS:
ENDORSE THE TWO RECOiII~NDATIONS - ADOPT RESOLUTION 77-56
Supervisor Madigan requests Boar support o e two recommendations
contained within Shasta County Resolution. The endorsed proposed legislation
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to reauthorize the Central Valley Project but recommended that equal
priority be given to upstream recreation and water supplies as is given
to water quality is the delta, etc. They also went on record ae supporting
sutharization of the Glenn and Calusa reservoirs, construction of the
Peripheral Canal, relocation of the Contra Costa Canal intake, protection of
areas of origin upstream of the delta, continued promotion for conservation
and efficient water use, exchange capability in facilities end water with the
State Water Pro,~ect, operating flexibility between the state and federal projects,
construction of south delta water quality impravemeat £acilitiea, and ~'-r
appropriatiana to carry out provisions of water quality regulations, were
discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, secaaded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, Resolution 77-5 b endorsing Shasta Caunty'e Resolution
was adopted end the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-650 DISCUSSION: LIABILITY INSURANCE-AUTEi0RI2E JACK SWEENEY INSURANCE AGENT
TO SIGN BINDER WITH COLUMBIA CASUALITY CO.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, reported on liability
insurance coverage. Jack Sweeney has been able to secure coverage for
the County with Columbia Insurance Company and needs authorization to sign e
binder for the $L76,000 premium. This would be a $L00,000 deductible
insurance coverage.
Insurance and premium discussed. Self-insurance should be
considered it was felt. Discussed Bill AB 961, Knox, relating to insurance.
A study should be made in the future for sal#-insurance.
It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and carried that Jack Sweeney be authorized to execute the binder with Columbia
Insurance Co. for the liability insurance, with a $100,000 deductible clause,
and that this Board authorized McVey txCompany to make a study of the insurance
requirements and needs of the County of Butte, with the provision that the
proposed insurance policy have a b0-day caaeellation clause, with the
unearned premium to be pro-rated.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley and Winston
NOES; Supervisor Richter
AAJOOR2~NT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjouxaed at 12:45 to reconvene on Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CL~ARK /Af.~NELSON, COUNTY CIERK ~C~~'
By ~ ~~-'~ ~ Charm irmaa of the Board--
C1erk of the Board
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