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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The $a~~rd of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment,
PresEnt: Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman,
Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, $oard a.f Supervisors Clerk,
TNVOCATTON: W. R, Baskin, Vicar - St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Paradise
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
72-88~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 16 & l7th, 1972 were approved
as mailed.
72-5$5 COMMUNICATIONS
Darrell W, Stevens, Orovi.lle. Mr. Stevens invites the Supervisors to attend
Si ~ / a dinni~r ha:,ted by the Oroville Ro~rary Club to honer a?i:~ meet the coaches
of the v:~rious track tEams involved in t'~7e State Hig<< School CIF tra~~k
meet, Read anc~ d.i~cussed. No action rEquirvd.
Max Taylor, '..?aradise. Mr. Taylor requests hearing o~i denial of us? permit on
Skyway. To be discussed later in the meeting.
Mr, and Mrs. Irvin C. Fleckenstein, Sonoma. ThE Fleckenstein's who own property
on Neal Road in 'a~adisE writ:i in opposition to fire rezoning of the Neal
I f ~•Q ~ Road as requested by Mr. Richard Such. Discussed. P1,sced is file so
that it will beco;~e a part of the record for this hearing.
Earl W. Sharp, fire chief, Oroville. Mr. Sharp forwards copy of his letter
. to Mr. James Glander of Public Works regarding the requirements for panic
f a 7• ~ s hardware at the new Superio~_ Court. Discussed. Referred back to Public
Works. Copy of letter to be given to Board members.
Butte County Coordinating Committee for the Mentally Retarded. Counsel is
dEVeloping a proposal for initiation of a career education programs
~-Q ~•~ ~ and services for disabled and handicapped adults at the community
college level. They ask for ideas and suggestions from the Board to
be submitted by June l5. Discussed. Refereed to Administrative Officer
for answer.
_Magalia County Water District. The District forwards its Resolution No. 52
I ~ a•S y fixing their tax levy for the 1972-73 fiscal year. Referred to Auditor.
City of Gridley. At its May 15, 1972 meeting the City Council of Gridley
~ appointed Councilman J, E. Hughes to the County Airport Committee replacing
I (~d,`~ former Mayor Shifflet and Police Chief Howard Geyer to the Civil Disaster
Gommittee. Discussed. It was stated that Police Chief Geyer was not
eligible. Referred back to the AdministrativE Officer to write a letter
of explanation.
Region C. CCCJ. (a} L. H, Casagrande, planning director, writes regarding
the planning function of CCCJ in the area of law enforcement agencies-
~ia~C~ cbOUrts, corrections and probation.
( ) L. H. Casagrande, planning director, forwards Resolution No, 72-1
of the Region C, CCCJ Planning Board regarding the providing of space
for the crime laboratory in Butte County facilities. The Sheriff has
also written the Administrative Officer regarding the recently vacated
spacE at the Sheriff`s installation. Copies of correspondence sent to
Board members. 4
(c) Larry Gillick, chairman Region C, CCCJ, writes regarding the possible
changes in the public defender concept.in Butte Gounty and states that
the 1972 CCCJ plan includes a project which would study the feasibility
of a regional public defender. Copies sent to Board members.
Discussed. No action taken at this timE.
North Valley Humane Society, Inc. Mrs. Gene E. Hill, secretary-treasurer,
„\ writes regarding the increasing number of surplus, abandoned and neglected
~ ~ ~~ " dogs and cats and related problems. The Society requests that a study
~. be made concerning establishment of a pilot program for determining the
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County of Stanis3aus, The County forwards copy of its resolution dated
May 36, 3972 terminating reciprocal agreements with various counties
/ 0 ~ C) v for hospital services provided to non-residents and public health
lA patients because of the severely a3tered financing of medical services
in the Medi-Cal Reform P3an and encouraging the counties to reply on
current Medi-Cal eligibility standards in providing medical services to
non--residents. Discussed. Administrative Officer wi1S write to them.
Copy also to be referred to the Hospital for their information.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Regional Director forwards
Z~lQ ~ copy of statement of grant award for the 1972 year for the full year
~p Head Start program, the federal share set~`at $367,300. Discussed.
Information purposes only.
Our Savior Lutheran Church by The Rev. Richard H. Tietjen. Appea3 of decision
of Planning Commission regarding subdivision of properties of Our
' Savior Lutheran Church, Paradise. Read. Set for hearing on
June l3, 3972 at 1:30 p.m. No publication necessary.
John J. Tolle, Fire Chief, Paradise. Regarding the Carl Arenius land
~ division. They rescind their request that there be an interconnection
J/ ~~~ of the water main from Maxwood Drive to Peck Lane.' See motion following
communications.
Robert E. Ridout. Traffic problem at intersection of Grand Avenue and Twelfth
~~ r~Q ~ Street, Thermalito. Read and discussed. Referred to Clay Castleberry,
Director of Pub3ic Works and the Safety Committee.
Mable & Leland Main, Skyway, Paradise. Opinion concerning the proposed
~ v zoning around the new Butt~Col3ege on Pentz Road. Read and discussed.
f ~ 3" Placed in file to be used at time of hearing.
Rolland Vandegrift. Assessment AppeaSs Hearing, Wednesday, May 24, 1972.
Supervisor Reynolds stated he had questions about the letter, Rules
/ U Q~~~ concerning challenging of Board members discussed, Dan B3ackstock,
County Counsel, stated he had checked with~~TMr. Horton; he is not
Finance Chairman for Ward Cameron. There is no conflict of interest
in the matter. Supervisor Maxon withdrew his objection to Mr. Horton.
It was suggested that another person be appointed as an alternate;
he should be another Sawyer. Mr. Blackstock was requested to canvass
the matter and bring back a recommendation to the Board so that it
can be taken under consideration.
72-886 REN!-"~;E CONDITION FOR WATER INTERCONNECTION REQUESTED B'Y PARADISE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT: LAND DIVISION OF CARL ARENIUS PROPERTY
Following the reading of the letter from Paradise Fire Protection
District in which they rescind their requirement for the interconnection of
the water main for the Carl Arenius property, upon the advise of Paradise
Irrigation District that adequate water is available without an interconnection,
it was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, that the water interconnection for the Carl Arenius
property - parcel ~~53-17-34 & 44, was removed.
72-887 MATTERS PRESENTED BY SUPE RVISORS
Supervisor Reynolds stated he had two Setters from Charles H, Bohrmann.
Letters read. The first letter sets out that the area of the Feather River,
from powerhouses down to the Thermalito Diversion Dam, about 52 miles, was
closed to boating, Request that the area be opened to boating so that it
can be used for fishing. Explained how matter cou3d be handled, Letter
read and referred to Public Works and to the local Fish & Game Commission.
The second Setter from Mr. Bohxmann states that roads in the Recreational
area administered by Dept, of Fish & Game are dangerous, Roads set out. Letter
read and discussed. Referred to Mr, Castleberry and Recreational Committee.
It was felt there should be a joint meeting in this matter. Supervisor McKi3lop
felt that both Setters should be referred to Recreational Committee, attention:
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Chairman Gilman presented a 1et~er from Uni-Vac, He requested that it
be referred to Hank Hindery, Director of Data Processing.
Chairman Gilman said that as a matter of information, Supervisor McKillop,
County Counsel and himself had gone to Sacramento yesterday and met with
Senator Marler and Assemblyman Johnson. Everyone is in agreement that Butte
County had overpaid their share of Medi-Cal payments. Legislation will be
introduced in this matter. This will amount to quite a lot of tax dollars;
as this overpayment could have gone on for years. Chairman Gilman felt that
the Board owes the credit or much of it to 5upervisox McKillop in pushing
for the audit so the County could receive the funds.
STUDENTS OF BIGGS GRAMMER SCHOOL AND THEIR INSTRUCTOR MR. JONES WELCOMED.
STUDENTS OF LA5 PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL & GRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMED fi0 THE MEETING.
72-888 MAYOR WINSTON OF OROVILLE: PARKING AROUND THE COURTHOUSE
Mayor Winston of Oroville spoke to the Board regarding parking around
the Courthouse, He thanked the Administrative Office for the memo they had
sent to the County employees about the parking around the courthouse, He said
that a city committee has been meeting on this matter and they will report back
to the City Council at the first meeting in June, There are many violators of the
two hour parking',' He said there will be a more rigid enforcement of the
on-street parking ordinance. The committee is making s survey of the number
of spaces that are available during the day,
Parking problem discussed; no action taken at this time.
72-889 APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PROBLEMS TNCTDENT TO CITY OF OROVILLE
SEWER CHARGES
Discussed the appointment of a committee to review problems incident to
City of Oroville sewer charges, It was suggested that the Chairman make
appointment today of the county's members to the committee. The City Council
could appoint their two members and then set up a meeting to discuss the matter.
Mayor Winston was requested to inform the County if the City's appointments.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Supervisors McKillop and Reynolds were appointed to the
Committee to review problems incident to City of Oroville sewer charges.
72-890 AUTHORIZE FLORAL AVENUE PROJECT
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Floral Avenue project (a budgeted project) was
authorized; Public Works authorized to negotiate to buy materials and rent
equipment from contractors in the Chico axes to complete the project.
72-891 AUDITOR AUTHORTZED TO DISBURSE FUNDS: THIRD AVENUE PROJECT BETWEEN PALM
AVENUE & MANGROVE AVENUE
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that last year the Board
appxaved a project and about $3,400 in funding toward a three-way pavement
effort at Palm and Third Avenues, This project is a cooperative one with the
County of Butte, city of Chico and a developer. The City of Chico opened
bids and the bids were almost exactly as estimated, Mr. Castleberry recommended
that the Auditor be authorized to disburse funds to the City of Chico for its
contract award.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the Auditor was authorized to disburse funds to the City
of Chico for its contract award for the Third Avenue Project between Palm Avenue
and Mangrove Avenue, not to exceed tine $3,400 budgeted.
May 23, 1972
72-892 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APP ROVED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the fallowing action was taken:
1, Approved Contract Change Order No. 3, Forbestown Road FAS Project
759{4), in the increasing amount of $2,000 to provide far payment for dust
control, and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
2. Approved following agreement for sale, right of way acquisition,
authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand
of County's escrow agent:
Skyway FA5 75;(4) J. C, Waddell et ux 0.003 ac $63 No impr, Total $63,
3,a)Accepted following deeds for right of way acquisition, authorized
Chairman to sign certificate of acceptance:
East Ave. 57191-70-1 Parcel 27 G. Koch et ux
Manzanita Ave, 56212-70-1 " 4 L, Woolery et ux
Central Park Dr, (Parcel Map} AP 53-05-16 D, Hotovec et ux
Alamo Ave. (Parcel map) AP 42-03-23 M, Schaeffer
West 8th Ave. {Parcel map) AP 43-101-6 D, McCaig et ux
(b) Authorized Chairman to sign grant deed to North Va11ey Oil Co.
for a portion of the John Noffsinger parcel on Clark Road(exchange of property)
as a condition of the right of way acquisition. (c} Authorize Chairman to
accept quit claim deed from the State of California far parcels of land
(Ridge Road and Canyon Road} adjacent to Kelley Ridge Estates Subdivision.
72-893 APP ROVE CHANGE ZN FEES: REFUSE DISPOSAL NEAL ROAD
Mr, Castleberry stated that certain fee changes at the Neal Road Disposal
Area are recommended. He feels that the new rates are in order. The rates
would not apply to any of the commercial operators in the County, This is
an addendum to the special haulers. Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisox~Iadigan and
carried, the following new rates were adopted .f or the Neal Road Disposal Site:
Cara, station Wagons $ ,25
Pickups, Panel trucks, 2-wheel trailers ,50
1-ton Trucks, 4-wheel trailers 1.00
12ton trucks or larger 1,50
Semi-trailers 2,00
THE FOLLOWING IS NEW SCHEDULE
10-wheel dump trucks hauling demolition and tree stumps $ 5,00 per load
Semi-trucks hauling demolition and tree stumps $10.00 per load
Single-axle and over trucks hauling tires $ 5,00 per load
Semi-trucks hauling tires $10,00 per load
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
Supervisor Maxon stated there was a problem in Paradise concerning this
matter. Mr. Castleberry stated that if he would set a time, Mr. Castleberry would
get the operators together and meet with Supervisor Maxon to discuss the matter.
72-894 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED SKYG~AY' UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
Mr. Castleberry stated that Public Works would like Board's concurrence
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Mr. Castleberry explained the matter. The merchants should be notified
of the matter, Supervisor McKillop felt that Public Works should proceed with
the preparation of the papers and that a public hearing should be set.
Mr. Castleberry said he would bring back the district formation papers at an
early date, No action taken at this time,
72-$95 INFORMATION ITEM
Mr. Castleberry briefed the Board, as requested, on Regional Water
Quality Control standards for Paradise Pines County Service Area No. ~-,
He explained the conditions of the matter. Larwin feels that they can work
it out. Mr, Castleberry said he would give the Board members copies of the
standards. No action taken at this time,
72-896 PALERMO FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr, Castleberry said that open house would be held on June 3, 1972 at
the Palermo Fire Station. Division of Forestry is handling the matter.
72--897 STUDENTS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK UESTIONS AT THIS TIME
Chairman Gilman said the students could take this time to ask questions
of the Board members, Mr. Jones, instructor from Biggs, requested that the
Supervisors explain to the students how they spend their time. Chairman Gilman
gave a rundown on his week and the work he is doing. He said that most of
his time was spent handling problems, The other Board mc.~mbers gave their
schedules of meetings and county work they were handling. They stated that a
great deal of their time was spent on the telephone, handling co~~nty problems,
Another student questioned the Board concerning the $1&8,000 over payment
to Medi-Gal. Supervisor McKillop explained how the payment had been made, and
that the County will be reimbursed for. the overpayment.
RECESS: 10:00
RECONVENED: IO:I5
72-598 BUTTE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDED PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT
Lloyd Mulky, President of the Butte County Bar Association, explained the
cover letter to the Board. He stated their study and recommendation had been
made as a courtesy and a help to the Board. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
stated that copies of the proposed contract had been placed on_ the Board members
desks, Mr, Blackstock said he has read the contract; he said there were a
number of policy matters that the Board should consider, Length of the contract
should be considered, Paragraph 12 would prohibit private practice of any of the
attorneys that signs the contract. If the Board desires to only consider a short
term contract, Paragraph 12 should be struck from the contract,
Mr, Blackstock said he would recommend that the Board have a conference
with the Court in regards to .the contract. The contract should be referred tv
the Superior Court Judges for their study and consideration. Reginald Watts, of
the Bar Association, stated that the Judges saw the contract this morning.
Mr. Blackstock questioned Mr. Watt considering the liability insurance paragraph,
Mr, Watt felt there should be a consultation in that field,
It was suggested that the Judges go through the contract this week and
that the Board discuss the matter with them next Tuesday, The time for discussion
of the matter should be set at the convenience of the Judges, Proposed
contract to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, May 3O, 1972. No
action taken at this time,
May_23,_1972
adjacent to forest service road, The policy has changed to request that the
Board's of Supervisors consider puting the roads into the County maintained
systems trhere the roads connect to subdivisions. Mr. Blackstock said he could
not see how the County could apply anything retro-active; the maps are
recorded so cannot do anything about them.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, explained how the matter could
be handled, He said the County could form small road maintenance districts,
A map setting out the roads and forest lands presented and discussed,
This deals with Plumas and Lassen National Forests. It was stated that the
roads were maintained for the protection of the lands in the summer.
Millsap Bar access road is one that should be considered for a district, it
was stated.
Slides were shown at this time of the access roads in question.
Mr, Letson said that maybe the Board should consider restricting
developing in some of the areas. Mr,Castleberry said he would not propose
restricting development. Mr, Castleberry said he would like for the U, 5.
Forest Service, California Division of Forestry and Public Works to give thought
about development in these areas. There are no guidelines at the present time.
Mr. Castleberry said that whatever is done should have a lot of in-put by people
who are familiar with use around the forest area. He said a study should be
made and then guidelines should be developed, Matter will be pursued with the
people involved in this matter.
No Board action at this time.
72-900 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-101, APP ROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR THE FORMATION OF BUTTE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
At the last meeting of the BCAG a proposed amendment to the BCAG
agreement was presented by County Counsel. This came from a request by the
City of Chico to amend the BCAG Bylaws. Counsel feels that an amendment to
the agreement to accomplish the objectives asked by the City of Chico is
necessary, The concept as proposed in the amendment was agreed to unanimously at
the BCAG meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-101, approving second amendment to
Cooperative Agreement for the formation of Butte County Association of
Governments was adopted and the Chairman wars authorized to sign.
72-901 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-102, APPROVING CONTRACT BETWEEN BUTT. COUNTX AND
HRD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS
Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, explained the supplement work program for
people on Welfare. This is part of the Welfare Reform Act. Tt requires that
persons receiving Welfare, if they are able-bodied adults, must work for part
of their grant. The administering program is done with HRD, They supply the
activities with 5 persons to supply the social welfare services, He said they
were not talking about an increase in staff. Program explained, They are
talking about 472 positions. This would be set up on a priority basis. The
families would be evaluated to determine if it would be detrimental to the
children involved for the parents to work. Time spent discussing the program,
Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, stated he had the managers of the
Oroville and Chico HRD offices in for discussion yesterday, He said there
were cost items involved; costs explained. HRD has started the search of
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Contract discussed. The contract has to be approved to get the
program rolling. Welfare is already in the process of getting employees
transferred to handle the program. Date of the contract would be June 1, 1972,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, secozxded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-102 approving the supplement work program
between the County of Butte of HRD was adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign,
72-902 APPEARANCE OF RICHARD BJORK: RE UESTS,REPLY TO LETTER
(Rev,) Richard Bjork stated he was here to receive a reply to his
letter sent to the Board concerning Welfare recipients. He said he was
not in agreement with the letter written by County Counsel in this matter,
Mr. Blackstock stated he had reviewed the matter with Ed Robinson, Welfare
Director. He said they knew of no situations where there were harassments by
the Welfare Department. Mr, Bjork feels that the Welfare Department could only
deal with him; that can not be done, Mr. Bjork said his position was that the
Welfare Department should recognize his position, They should not go behind
his back; they should contact him whenever it is anything to be said to the
applicants for a "Fair Hearing",
Mr. Robinson asked Mr, Bjork what he was suppose to be doing wrong.
He said there were regulations that have to be followed. He said the Welfare
Department recognized Mr. Bjork for everyone he represents. They send him
copies of all letters to the recipients in question. The regulations request
that the Welfare Department make contact with the person who is appealing
the matter.
Matter discussed; no action taken.
72-903 APPEARANCE OF MRS. KAREN HENSLEY, WARD BLVD., REQUEST THAT PUBLIC WORKS
NOT ISSUE BUILDING PERMITS TO CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS TN FOOTHILL AREA
Mrs. Karen Hensley, Ward Blvd,, Oroville, said she was representing people
in the foothill area north of Olive Highway. They request that Public Works
not issue building permits to any of th e 30 people who filed deeds in a certain
area that was set out on a map presented by Mrs, Hensley, She stated that these
people would be building on a undeveloped road; she explained the problems of the
septic tanks in the area, She requested that Public Works, Planning Commission
and Health Department investigate this matter and determine whether the
Subdivision Map Act has been subverted,
Mr. Castleberry said he has not received any maps in this area, It is a
nice area east of Oroville, He was not aware of this matter, Matter referred
to Public Works for study and with request that he report back on the matter.
72-904 APPEARANCE: JOHN STUTZ, CHTCO: COURT TEST_OF RANCHO ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Mr, John Stutz, Chico, said he was certain the Board was aware of the
court test of the Rancho Estates Subdivision Map, He asked if the Board had
turned down maps in the past.. Mr. Blackstock stated that this case could
rat be discussed in open session,
Mr, Stutz said that in looking aver a couple of letters that Vistic
had sent to the City of Chico, the Board urges sewer connections, with or
without annexation, He said he wanted to clarify the motion urging the
City of Chico to annex the property to the City, The City interprets the
motion to mean something else. Chairman Gilman said that the determination
would have to be up to the City of Chico, Matter discussed; no action taken.
72-905 DISCUSSION APPEAL OF MAX_ TAYLOR PARADISE: APPEAL TOO LATE
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72-90b AG COMMISSIONER AUTHORIZED TO APPEAR AT MEETING TO PRESENT BOARD'S POSITION
On April 2S the Board instructed ~Ir, Black to write to the Air Resources
Boaxd xegarding their proposed regulations on animal matter reduction operations.
Mr, Black complied with this and now states that he has received notice of an
Air Resources Board special meeting on May 30, 1972 in Sacramento on this
matter and requests Board authorization to appeax at this hearing and present
the Board's position. Matter discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner, was authorized to
appear at the May 30, 1972 hearing by Air Resources Board in Sacramento and
present the Board's position to them,
72-907 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-103 RE CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY FENCING ON THE BUTTE
COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS GRIDLEY. "
$2b,000 has been allocated by the Director of Agriculture for the
construction of safety fencing on the Butte County Fair Grounds, Gridley,
by Executive Order F-71-50, The resolution authorized the retaining of
Donald R, Long and Associates as designers and engineers for the project and
that upon receipt of an acceptable bid the Board of Supervisors will transact
contracts for the completion of the project,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-103 re construction. of safety fencing on
the Butte County Fair Grounds, Gridley was adapted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign.
72-908 DISCUSSION: RE UEST FOR OPA UE PROJECTOR FOR USE IN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' ROOM
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, read a lettex from the Chairman of the
~r 3 ~~} Planning Commission requesting the purchase of a opaque projector for use
in the Board of Supervisors' room. Request explained, It is felt this would
cut down on a lot of map work, The costs for this projector were not known
at this time, Purchase discussed, The Board felt that it was worth their
consideration. Action could be taken at budget time on the matter. No action
taken at this time.
72-909 AUTHORIZE CHARGE FOR PRINTED COPIES OF COUNTY'S GENERAL PLAN
Jim Lawson explained the request for a charge for purchase of printed
copies of the County's general plan. He said that there are 50 copies that
could be sold. Purpose of the request explained,
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisox Madigan and
unanimously carried, a charge of $6.00 was set for the printed copies of the
County's General Plan,
72-910 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS
Tentative maps presented by Planning Commission discussed. Tentative
Map No. 7, Lassen Park, 29 lots, east side of Guynn Ave., north side of
East Avenue, Chico, Owner: A. F, Alexander; has been appealed, Letter of
appeal read. Mr, Castleberry explained the request for curbs and gutters in that
area, He feels that the request should remain. Appeal set for hearing
on Tuesday, May 30, 1972 at 1:30 p,m.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following tentative maps were approved:
1. C, R, Britt r~ G, J, Johnson parcel map, AP 25-25-42, 2 lots, Ord
Ranch Road, Gridley.
2. Matthew Carl Estep, AP 44-052-02, 2 lots, west side of Esplanade, Chico.
3. Claude Lauraine, AP 56-24~-70 {portion of), 1 lot, Forest Ranch,
Engineer: Walter B, Grimes & Assoc.
4-. City Sciences Corp. AP ~6-34-43, 1 lot, east of Chico Canyon Road,
northeast of Chico (California Park Sub.). Engineer: Walter B.
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6, Mrs. A, R, McConnel, AP 52-26-16, west of Foster Road, Faradise,
Surveyor: John W, Hamby,
7. Lassen Fark tentative subdivision map; not approved; set for hearing,
8. Skyway Manor tentative subdivision map, east side of Skyway, Paradise.
Owner: Vince Guardino; Surveyor: John W. Hamby,
RECESS: 11:55
RECONVENED: 1:30
72-911 PUBLIC HEARING: FORMATION OF LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
ADOPT RESOLUTT')N N0, 72~10.4~-_ S-_ SETTING ELECTION FOR AUGUST 15, 1972
The public hearing on the formation of Lime Saddle Community Service
District was held as advertised. Richard Hargrove, attorney at law, explained
the procedures that should be followed at this time,
Affidavit of publication of hearing filed. Mr. Dawson, Chairman of
the AdHoc Committee present. Mr. Ringel, Engineer of Work, set up a map of the
proposed district.
Hearing opened to the public at this time, Appearing in opposition; No one.
Mr, Ringel read a letter from P,G, & E, about their Kunkel Reservoir that
is within the district, They desire to be excluded from the district; an area
of about 80 acres.
Others that desire to be excluded: Mr. Frank H. Parker, He has no
objection to the district but he does not want to be included within the district.
A letter has been received by the Committee from property owners that live in
the southern part of the State that desire to be included. Mr, Hargrove
recommended that the property be included after the formation,
Discussed formation of islands within the district, Tt was stated that
the Local Agency Formation Commission views islands very dimly, Cxeation of
this type district explained. Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, said he would
hate to see these islands created becar~se of the voting precinct problem.
Mr, Ringel explained the problem of the P,G, & E, property, It would
create an island. They could be deleted, but it would have to go back to
LAFCO for approval, They could be detached after the district was formed,
Mr. Hargrove said he would not recommend that they be deleted at this time,
Exclusion of these properties discussed. Mr. Guy Hall, Oroville, said he
has been asked to observe for Mrs, Cora Combs. She has property next to
the P,G,& E, property; she has a deed to the mineral rights to the P,G, & E,
land, She wants to know if she will have to pay taxes on her mineral rights;
attorney for the district will obtain this information for Mr. Hall,
Those appearing in favor:
1. Mr. Harold Dawson, Chairman of the AdHoc Committee. He set out
the background of this district. They desired to receive water from Lake
Oroville, He explained how the matter has been handled to date. Supervisor
McKillop said the County has 27,500 feet of water that they want to sell;
could other people have the right to egress over this districts lines.
Mr. Dawson explained how these people could obtain the water. Mr, Hargrove
said the district has only the right to control services within their boundaries,
They have no jurisdiction aver transmission lines for others.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board, Formation of
the district discussed,
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72-912 PUBLIC HE='I.ItIP1 G: APPEAL 4?`I CLAYTON GHITTIl~1 TETdTATNL P~'~RCEL i~fAP
The public hearing on the Glayton Chittim, AP 57-06-62, (portion of),
4 lots north of Sheffer Raad, east of S?c3rW~a~T, r~.a~;ali.a (Surveyor: Gary T.
Lippencott) was he7.d at this time. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained
t}ze actions taken b,-yr the Planning Gommissian. This is in an area of the 2500 foot
elevation; it is in the water abed of the Feather diver. The map has been
denied b~r tre Plannink Carr~mission•
Appearing in opposition 'to the appeal of the map: na one.
Appearin~,r in favor of approval of the map: C=ar4t Lippincott. He said tae
represents the people appealing this matter. Paradise Pines is a quarter of
a mile soup of this site. Fie feels that this map should be approved.
The property Ties within the mountain terrain; there is no density in the area.
The;;r will be annexed to County Service Area Po. 4. ThESe are 5 acre parcels.
~Tr. Lawson e~:pl.,zined t':~e reason ~: or denim. of the map.
2. i~•ir. n~.en ~i~i;~rell, Paradise, realtor. Ike set, out his reasons far
favorinf; the approval of the nap. Iie said it arras difficult for them as realtors
to c;xplain matters to people buyi n~; land in the areri,
r_earin; closed and confined to the Board.. The Board asked if the
Map conformed to `she General Plan. The4r wer. e told that it was a matter of
.interpretation. l::nerall~~ speaking, it is a ~ra~,~ area. The map was filed after
March ~.th, Superva.sar Tcl~.l~.np said he fe:l.t that with Larwin being only a
to r mile a.war frar~ this area, does not see trhy question or density should come in
to this matter.
Dn motion of Supervisor ?Taron, seconded by Supervisor P~IcKillop and
carried, the appeal of Cla~Tton Chittim for approval of his tentative parcel
map, was approved with the finding; that it is consistent with the general
plan and subject to the conditio±zs set ou-1: by the Subdivision Committee.
AYES: Supervisors ?;axon, t=icKiJ_lop, Reynolds £~ Chairman Gilman. NOFS:
Supervisor }!adman.
72--Q1 PUBLIC ETEAI3.IP?G: r`~,PPIF,AL OTT TEn.TiiTIVE, Pt~I~CEL i~i,~~P: RIG~TAH.D SOF3~IdSOPI AP ~-l - b
The heax~in~ on the appeal, of the B,iehard Sarc:nsan tentative parcel map,
AP 5~-~ 9_56 (portion of } , ~,, la ts, one--hai.f rniJ..e west o~z private road from
intersection of Concow load and I~Iighwa,r 70, Yankee Hhl (Surveyor: Gary T.
Lippincott) held at this time. Jim Lawson, Pla:,tnin~_, Director, explained the
actions of the Pl.annin~• Commission in this matter. The Planning Commission
denied the map on •t;he basis of the ('=enera7_ Plan. Condatians recommonded by
the Subdivision Co;~mS.ttec explained. T:~ia is a 20 acre parcel divided into
4 five acre parcels,
Hearin;; opened to t}ae ~rrblic. Appearin in favor: Ix. John Crisman,
Paradise, realtor. f-Te said he ~.aa,zld li}c.e to lrnow +yhe 3.ntent of the County
concernin this area. JiM Lamson explained the area; he said the Gounty should.
be very selecf.;ive in devel_opin* these areas. These maps are in a marginal area.
Their will have t}re henPfS.t of the study to be made in a point effort by the
Di~rision of ?~'orestrT and the Cot.nty .
i~ir. Lawson said this property was below the 2000' elevation. The roads
are in and the;; o.re a].l ,year traversable. I~Ir. Lawson said he did not feel that
the Forestry SerSViGe wou.1~d c:~.assif~, this as tir~?~er area.
Hearin4 closed to the przblic and. confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor '~Icltillop, seconded bzr S~zpervisor }Maxon and carried,
the tentative parcel. rzap of laic}:ard Sorenson, AP 5S-Z9-5b (portion of), /~ lots,
one-half mile west, on private road from intersection of Concow Road and HiUhway 70,
Yankee I~i11 ~Stlrvt?s'Or: ~iar'r T. Liopincott~ was al7nrnvarl tii t.h i-.ha t'i nrli na• +.3-,ai-
May 23~ 1972_
72-914 PUBLIC HEARING. APP ROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP: JIM EBERHARDT
The hearing on the ap~ieal for approval of tentative parcel map for
Jim Eberhardt, AP 57-07-40 & 73, north of Magalia (Surveyor: John W, Hamby)
was held at this time. Jim Lawson explained the actions of the Planning
Commission in this matter, This is about 1000' off 5tieffer Road, He
explained the size of the lots, There is a 60' right of way to the north.
The property is close to Paradise Pines.
Hearing opened to the public at this time, Appearing in favor of
the approval of the map:. Mr, John Hamby. He agreed with Supervisor Reynolds
that the County needs clarification on the General Plan. This property is
close to Paradise Panes. The property surrounding it has been built up
in recent times. He said the owner has no objections to the conditions set
out b the Subdivision Committee.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
carried, the tentative parcel map for Jim Eberhardt, AP 57-07-40 & 73, north
of Magalia (Surveyor: John W, Hamby) was approved, with the finding that it is
consistent with the general .plan and subject to the conditions set out by the
Subdivision Committee.
AYES: Supervisors Maxon, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Madigan.
RECESS; 3:30
RECONVENED : 3 : 4~0
72-915 CONTINUED HEARING: APPEAL OF USE PERMIT, JAKE KEELEY, WEST LINDO AVENUE,
CHTCO: CONTINUED AT THIS TIME
The continued hearing on the appeal of use permit for Jake Keeley, West
Lindo Avenue, Chico was discussed. Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 30, 1972.
72-91b REPORT ON MILK INSPECTION SERVICES BY DR. HEINDL
Dr. Heindl, Health Director, reported on milk inspection services.
She stated she had received more information. She reported that Sutter-Yuba
Counties do their own inspecting. They have a registered sanitarian and milk
inspector. As far as their lab was concerned, they would be unable to do lab
work for Butte County. Colusa County does not have their own program. The
State is doing their ~oork. Samples are sent to Sacramento and the producers
pay the State fees,
Dr, Heindl said Butte County Health Department could carry on with the
lab testing work. It could be done hexes this is a possibility, 'The State
could do the field inspection,
Dr. Heindl explained the present work load, The Health Department has
been giving the dairy business a good service. She would like to b ok into
the matter of getting the field work done by the State inspector and doing
the lab work here.
Appearing to discuss the matter: Charles McLaughlin, a producer in
Durham. He asked if the County does the lab work, will the County be
compensated by the State. Dr, Heindl said she did not know exactly, She
said the State inspectors would charge the producer for his services,
Mrs. Haymes, Chico. She said she does not see why the County cannot
May 23, 1972
carried on, The Health Department inspects the dairies once a month. There
are only two processors in the County; There are 11 producers. Dr, Heindl
requested that action be taken opt this matter. She has a budget session
scheduled and will need to know how to handle the matter. The Board felt
that costs to the producers should be firmed up and what the reduction would
be if the County would do the lab work. Dr, Heindl will secure these answers
and report back next week, No action taken at this tame.
72-917 AUTHORIZE DISCHARGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY
This item has been carried forward for two weeks. The Board had
requested more information on feasibility of transferring some of these accounts
to an outside collection agency, The Collection Supervisor was not present
to speak to the Board on this matter. Ev Bosworth, assistant County
Administrative Officer, explained the matter, There was a question of the
feasibility of turning over same of the accounts to an outside agency.
Neither of the two agencies are agreeable to handling these accounts, A copy
of the listing and letter of rejection set out. Mrs, Rowell feels that there
is no chance of referring these old accounts to an outside agency, Matter
discussed, A lot of these accounts are now aut-Jawed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the discharge of accountability
of accounts owed to the County,
72-918 DISCUSSION: DIRECTORY SERVICES FOR THE POOR
The information has been compiled by the Administrative Office as
requested by Mr, Elmore, and was presented at this time with request for
direction as to Board's wishes on publication, Dan Moellenberndt reported
he had met with Mr, Fred Frost. The proposed directory should be referred
to E.O.C, and finalize the development~of the directory. It could then be
returned to the Board for fz.nal approval,
Mr. Moellenberndt set out the reproduction costs, The costs should
run about $14,00 per 100 copies. The poor sector have requested 10,000 copies,
This would be for their distribution. Chairman Gilman said theBoard should
consider how many of the directorys should be printed.
Matter referred to E,O.C, for their response prior to approval by this
Board, No action taken at this time,
72-919 ADOPT SALARY ORDINANCE N0, 1270
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1270 amending the salary ordinance, creating
two new clerical positions, .one in Central Services and one in Building and Sub-
divisions, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
72-92 _ APPROVE MERIT INCREASE FOR WELFARE DIRECTOR
w ~ On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the merit increase for the Welfare Director, from Range 31.0
Step G to Step D was approved.
72-921 APP ROVE EXEMPTIONS FROM HIRING FREEZE
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
U 7j.~ unanimously carried, the following exemptions from the hiring freeze were
approved:
1. Library - 1 Clerk Ti, z time
2, P,E,P. - 1 Account Clerk II
3, Welfare - 1 Typist Clerk II
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72-922 HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE- TAKEN OFF AT THIS TIME
The Hospital equipment }purchase request was taken off the agenda at
this time. No action taken.
72-923 SURPLUS PROPERTY APP ROVER
On motio;~~ of Sapervis~~_- McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
au:1 unanimously carried, one old wood steno cha_:~ in the Gridley Justice
Court was decla iced surplus propt.rty and the Purcl.asin,a, Agent was authorized
to sign,
72-924 TRASI~a,L REQUESTS APPROVED
On motio~a of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approved:
1. Louis Landt, Farm and Home Advisor Office, to attend a 4-H
Youth Advisors Workshop in Sacramento May 3l through June 2, 1972, Two nights
lodging. Estimated cost of trip $30, Travel by county car.
2. Reaffirmed that one person from the Assessor's office could attend
the Northern Regional Assessor's Association meeting in Yreka May 23 tt-,rough 25,
1972.
72-925 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following bud;et transfers were approved;
B-130 Chaco Marshal - $137 from transportation and travel with $150 going to
communications and $37 to clothing and personal supplies
B-131 Administration - $200 from office expense to transportation and travel
B-132 Juveile Hall - $150 from transportation and travel and another $1S0
from office expense, total of $300, going to
household expense
B-133 Superintendent of Schools - $5,910 from office expense to the
rents and leases account
B-134 Public Guardian - $43b from professional and special services with
$26 going to overtime, $224 going to communications
and $l3b to office expense
B-135 Welfare-Food Commodity - $300 from the food account to household expense
B-137 Board of Supervisors - $150 from transportation and travel to office
expense
B-138 Grand Jury - $50 from office expense to communications
B-139 Board of Supervisors - $300 from the reserve t$ publications and legal
notices
B-140 Superior Court - $600 from office help to office expense
B-141 Superior Court - $5,000 from the reserve to jury and witness expense
72-92b APPOTNTMENT TO CCCJ
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Robert Zanetti, Chico, State Paro3~e Officer, was appointed
a member of CCCJ, to replace Donald Nissen, Chief Probation Officer for Butte
County.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Supervisor Reynolds was re-appointed a member of CCCJ
as the Board of Supervisor's representative.
72-927 APPOTNTMENT TO APPEALS BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
uit~tx~.mously carried, Paul Horton was re-appointed to the Assessment Appeals Board
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that the notice should be published in all papers in the county in 2-column
print.
On motion of Supervisor McKillap, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the publication of the public notice
regarding assessment appeal procedures, to be published in all newspapers
within the county, in 2-column print, for 2 publications.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:~0 p,m. to go into an executive session,
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 5:10 following an executive session,
RECESS: The Board rec~ssed at 5:10 p.m. to reconvene on Thursday, May 25, 1972
at 7:30 p.m in the .Paradise Memorial Hall.
The Board of Supervisors reconvened t1.7eir public meeting in
Paradise, California to discuss the proposed access roads to the ~~~'est
Faradise area.
Those Poard members present vrere as follows: Jack ~rladigan,
Jack "r~cF~i11o;~, Don -`-aeon, Jere Reynolds a?~;~ Chairman Gilman.
Also preUent ~~rere llreil }.cCabe from the County Counsel's Office,
Lverd r.~cCane fro.? ~~,"scone ~.nd Associates and ~~r. Boscrorth from the
Ad.2inistration Office in Craville.
'7:40 -~ The meeting ZRras called to order by Chairman Gilnan as
a reconvened rzeeting. Chair~~~an Gilman asked far remarl~s from i::r.
~".scone, including a brief description of how the entire mat~:er
involved came into e~i;:ta,ncc.
i~"r. T'.IcCane of'f'ers ?3is r. emarks and brief descrip±ians. He
briefly outlinedr~~.s study wnd the map invo~.ved. TTe pointed' out the
advantages and di;;advante.,~es of each route anr? why the 2E route seemed
to be favored. Ne re~:_ar~=cd th~.t t'_nere eras a limited study to getting
roads over to the area and that additional routes ~•rill have to be
paid for by the per.,an re~~uestin the routes
Upon co~.pletion - of ~~~r. ':icCane's remarks, Chairman Gilman
inquired as to ,~rhe~;her or not there ~~rere an~r questions from the
audience.
Those questions had and r~e_?rarks made were a.s follows i
1) Unl~navrn - 0~~'fered hi.^ comsnen is on the continuance of the
building in the subject ~aroperty and the .~ubsec~uent assessment
thereof.
2.) '.`R. JCr BOF~?D - :Cnquired e.s to why he is even included within
the special assessr~ent, as he lives an Cr.estrnoor Drive. Stated he
didn't want a through traffic road in hi area and neither did a
close~by neighbor, ~;~r. Z~.r~on, vrha is al.;o a land a,r.=ner.
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30 } P;?R. SI~~YDER -- Offered P~~r. Castlebury's statement from the
Chamber of Commerce meeting ir~herein he stated. in the last two years
there has been forty (40) miles of road developed into Paradise. Feels
that Faradise is the "develop.ers beauty spat" and tivishes the Board of
Supervisor's to direct their attention to the problem of stopping
the continuance of this kind of develapmente
4. } HAROL?J BRO~'~N - Expressed that he is opposed to a special
assessment district. He stated that he felt every avenue of lower
evaluation hadn't been cons~_dered; no traffic count had been made and
that there still E=aas a good eighty feet w~.th which to expand.
Generally, he was opposed to any further development.
5. } irR~'. J.~:~i',:> _~E~T - Inquired as to why the map brought before
the people tad.ay was not the slime that was brought at the last
meeting. Stated she was "completely baffled to ne~rr map", She also
ex~:ressed that "boa.rd doctrine ~.s expressed at one meeting and for-
gotten by the next. " Continuing she stated tPaat '' i.n 158 the hoard
expressed there should be no development on Valle~r Viev:= without access"
and now, l~ yeas later he~:'e they s~.t with further development and
na additional access to Valley View. She also stated that she "resented
area being referred to as ;`lest Paradise area. It is the Valley View -
Crestmoor area". And, in her opinion, "PcCane's figures are completely
unrealistic."
6. } PxR;v. PAZZ~tT - '~~Iondered why peo~~le in the developed area on
Honey Run are included in the a,sessed areap
I4'Ir. McCane expressed his reply that they zr~rere involved because
the County ~~rould be paying far that portion to give addition access to
those who vrant it.
7. } P,III~E 'r'tIZZrA~;iS -Expressed a desire to have the I-ianey
Run widened a.nd felt that there should be a fire exit and access road
also.
8.) F~tA~:~TI'~ ?~~ISCI - Stated that the pea~ale vrant all the extras and
all the privileges, but they didn't want to pay for it. He feels
1~~aa Rli._
the developments should be.made as needed, and then tax for these
improvements.
9. ) ?'~~R. BO~~D - Offers the maps he has, those that were shown
at the Chamber of ~.ammerce meeting and at this Supervisor Madigan
expressed a desire to reviezrr the maps and thus, a recess was called.
8:40 Recess cane:..
x:00 Reconvened.
Upon reconvening the meeting, Chairman Art Gilman offered his
apology for not introducing the memberti of the Board of Supervisors,
and the guests ~trho vrere it attendance also. Re proceeded to do so.
County Counsel, veil ~~=cCabe, gave a brief statement on the
legalities of forming the assessment district.
P~ZR. BO~dD - inquires of 1'•~r. Castlebury the estimation of t~~e
amount of taxes paid, by whom they are paid, and ~nrhat percentage
is paid by who.
T}~r. Castlebury expressed he ~;r~.~s nat supplied w~.th thorough
knovrledge of the percentages this evening.
117r. Pnaxon offers his explanation of the problems involved, that
being fire exits and road access and suggested the passibility of
an access road from Tranquil .Drive to Yorkshire.
]`uRS. BEST inquires as to Vrhether or not people ovaning land in
this area, but nat living an it, ;~~ould ~xave the right to vote on
road accesses?
BIZZ THOT~PSOT~? - "i`~~auld access road affect the .fire insurance
premiums.
Don Piaxon stated he felt that was a good a_.uestian and it wc,s
fire Board's responsibility to Furnish that information for t~_~.e people.
Board made no comment.
~,~. BOTrD: - L pressed a desire to connect Tranquil and Crestmoor
and suggested a few possibilities.
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Don Pt~axon assures i'{iro Bond that his suggestion will be
taken into consideration.
9:40 -The ~?eeting was convened.
ADOPT ORDNANCE NO, 1273
9:45 -Board continued with further business of their own and
the Motion Fwr~,s made by Supervisor 1'~cKillop and seconded by Chairman
Gilman the,t the next Ordinance in line should be accepted.
the voting went as fo~,loti~~s:
AYES: Jack 1't.adigan, Jack r~~cl~illop, Jere Remolds and Chairman
Gilman.
NOES : Don I~~~axon
ABSEl1~~' ; _0..
A DJ OTJR~?l~~Ftl?T
This meeting of the ~3oard of Superva.sars ~,~as adjourned with
no mention of place and time of next meet
AT'TES'T: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
By: ' Chairman of ~
Board of pexvisoxs Clerk
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