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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM061174June i1, 1974 STATL OF CALIFORr;IA ) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board cf Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Mc1Cillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. INVOCATION: C1if Nickelson, Administrative Officer Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 74-835 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 28, 1974 were approved as mailed. 74-836 COMM[JNICATIONS H. J. Stewart, Chico. An appeal is filed to Planning Commission decision regarding //'3.0 O zoning for property belonging to Mrs. G. L. Divine, AP 42-02-13. Set for hearing on June 25, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. Melvin Bethard, Chico. Mr, Bethard writes regarding the water pollution problem 3~ p,O O and requirements for well drilling. Discussed. Referred to Howard Toussaint to answer and to call another meeting of these well drillers. Goldstein, Barceloux and Goldstein, Chico. An appeal is filed on determination of violation o£ Chapter 20, Sections 20-23, Butte County Code in behalf !f 3,~ A of Jack B. and Kathryn D. Reese, Robert Lee Henman, Henry L. Pratt and Leslie and Helen Stuck, Set for hearing on June 25th, 1974 at 2:00 p.m, Jordan N. Peckham, Chico. Claim for damages is filed on b®d~alf of Kelly J o O.L ~ McCombs Way, Jr. See motion following communications. Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The company states that it has no objection p 0 to the proposed abandonment of portion or Cherry Avenue, East Biggs, . ~{ ~ ~' but requests certain language be inserted in the resolution of abandonment. Discussed. Referred to Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works. Butte County Comprehensive Health Planning Council. The Council writes to Oar OD clarify status of the Board members on the Council. Discussed. See motion following communications. City of Chico. The City advises that the Chico Area Planning Advisory Committee met and accepted the Duncan and Jones study and that the study included / 0 0.`'f O all information required pursuant to the agreement covering the study. The Committee will forward recommendations in the immediate future. No action taken at this time, Gridley Swimming Pool Advisory Board. The Advisory Board on May 15 voted to recommend ~ C equipping the swimming pool with some bleachers and benches to be purchased 3 ~• from the cumulative capital reserve funds available 3n the District. They request the Board of Supervisors to approve transfer of funds to accomplish this purchase. (See budget transfer on today's agenda covering this item.) Discussed. Matter to be handled later in the meeting. Page 28. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 County of Colusa. Report of the Ad Hoc Supervisors Committee of Sutte, Colusa ~~ ~~tJw and Glenn Counties forwards results of matters related to the Murphy Slough proposal. Supervisor Gilman reported on this matter of "hold harmless agreement". See motions following communications. Superior California Comprehensive Health Planning Association. The Association O ~'~ C ~ sends notice of health facility application by Crestwood Convalescent Hospital for 62 long-term nursing care beds. Public hearing scheduled for June 20 in Chico, Supervisor Gilman felt the Board should support the need for long rterm beds. Administrative Officer will write letter. Region C, CCCJ. Mr. Casagrande, planning director, advises that the term of office of Supervisor Ladd to the Region C Planning Board expires on / L I.d ~ June 30, 1974. This is a two-year term and appointment is requested so that the vacancy will be filled prior to the expiration date. See motion following communications. County Supervisors Association of California. The Association sends information `y regarding the three Knox bills covering consolidation of counties, ~ O 0. creation of new counties and a change of county boundaries. Discussed; no action taken at this time. State Department of Fish and Game. The Department advises that it will recommend to the Fish and Game Commission regulations which would close the .~ y O ~~ G Oroville State Recreation Area to waterfowl and deer hunting. Also, the regulations would allow the taking of other game species only during their respective open seasons falling within the period September 15 through January 31. The Commission scheduled this for their meeting on June 28 in Newport Beach with final action to be taken by the Commission in San Francisco on August 16, 1974. Discussed; Board will wait to see action taken at the Newport Beach meeting. Department of the Army. The Department responds to Chairman's letter of ~~•+,,,~ G May 17, 1974 regarding erosion repair at mile 202.4 left bank. . No action needed at this time. U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service sends details of proposed exchange of land between Diamond International Corporation of Red Bluff and 0 0,3 Lassen National Forest Land. This exchange was explained to your Board by District Ranger Royal Mannion on April 30, 1974. Discussed; no action needed. Herbert A. Berry. Appeal decision made by Butte County Subdivision Committee on Parcel AP 47-20-41 which concluded that the parcel had been divided in violation to the Butte County Code, Chapter 20, Subdivision. Read; no action taken. Occu1~ational Safety and Health Appeals Board. In answer to letter written by ~ C 0.00 Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, concerning appeal of citation issued by Division of Industrial Safety. Referred to Clay Castleberry and Supervisor Ladd. Department of Parks and Recreation by William Penn Mott, Jr., Director. Letter ~ OC,p~ of appreciation for County's participation in the dedication ceremonies for the Lake Oroville Visitors Center at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. Chico Area Recreation and Park District. The Bidwell Park-Bidwell River Park Citizen`s o ~~e 0 Advisory Commi.tEee has received the final study reports from the State Parks and Recreation. They request that a joint meeting be scheduled for Monday, June 24th. Referred to Administrative Officer to work with them in setting up the joint meeting. Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, Member of Congress. He writes concerning the Board's p p a~'~-'~- interest in the facilities at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Read; no action taken. W. G. Van Vleck. He writes concerning his request for temporary electric service pole without occupancy. Read; Clay Castleberry, Director of y'L•~ ~ Public Works, was present and explained their inspection of the site. They found the site different than it had been described by Mr. Van Vleck at the Board meeting of May 28th. Public Works did not grant the permit Page 29. June 11, 1974 _______________June 11x1974=====__ _______-___ for the temporary power pole; Mr. Castleberry feels that the matter will be resolved by next week. No action taken at this time. Pine Creek Cemetery District. Request that Mr. Caleb Baker be appointed to replace Mr. Howard Roberts, who has resigned. See motion following communications. Communications presented by Board members: Laurie Bucks, concerning health needs and more doctors for the County. Referred to Dr. Enloe. Bick Counts, Durham. Writes concernilg motorcycle riders on the Midway. Referred to Clay Castleberry and Sheriff. Robert Fredenburg. Writes concerning zoning in Chico. Put over to /~'?-r'•~ ~ public hearing to be held this afternoon. Ruth Collins. Assessments on the Skyway. Referred to Clay Castleberry, 74-837 REJECT CLAIM OF KELLY MC COMBE WAY JR. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKiilop and ® ~ '7j~unanimously carried, the claim of Kelly McCombe Way, Jr, in the amount of ,' $500,000, was rejected and referred to County Counsel. 74-838 APPOINT SUPERVISOR CAMERON AS COUNTY GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE ON BUTTE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Supervisor Cameron was appointed as the County Government representative on Butte County Comprehensive Health Planning Council. 74-839 APPROVE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COUNTIES INVOLVED RELATING TO THE MURPHY SLOUGH PROPOSAL Supervisor Gilman reported on the Ad Hoc Supervisors Committee meeting of Butte, Colusa and Glen Counties concerning the Murphy Slough progosal. He said the next meeting to discuss the problem will be held Wednesday evening, June 12th, 1974 at 7:30, and was to be held, hopefully, in the Gridley Justice Court. He asked if the Board concurred with the hold harmless agreement; it was felt that the County did not have much alternative except to give the go ahead to the hold harmless agreement. Supervisor Ladd asked about the extent of the County's liability in the matter. Project discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Board went on record as favoring approving with the other Counties involved the hold harmless agreement with the State for the Murphy Slough proposal. Supervisor Gilman said the County was committed 8y the committee for a sum up to $500 for some infra-red equipment that would be helpful in establishing the damage that was done to the trees along the slough and the Sacramento River. The work is going to be done by an extension specialist. Supervisor Gilman explained the iaork that would 'be done in the area. Work to be done and documentation of the damages discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconced by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Agricultural Commissioner was authorized to enter into an agreement for participation in the project of the survey of trees along the river, with the other counties involved in the problem. 74-84© SUPERVISOR MC KILLOP APPOINTED TO THE REGION C PLANNING BOARD CCCJ Supervisor i ~ns+oved and the motion was seconded by Supervisor Cameron Page 3O. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 that Supervisor Ladd be re-appointed to another two-year term to the Region C Planning Board of CCCJ. Motion discussed. It was felt that Supervisor Ladd was involved in so many other committees and study groups that his time might be limited. Motion and second - withdrew. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Supervisor McKillop was appointed for a term of two years to the Region C Planning Board, CCCJ, said term to expire June 30, 1976, 74-841 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO PINE CREEK CEMETERY DISTRICT-CALEB BAKER On motion of Supervisor Gilman,seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Caleb Baker was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Howard Roberts on the Pine Creek Cemetery District, to be effective when said resignation is received from Mr. Roberts. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD MATTERS 74-842 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE CHICO NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER Nadeed West reported on the contract with the Chico Neighborhood Health 3~S Center. She has discussed the contract with Dr. Enloe and the Health Department will receive the necessary information from the Chico Neighborhood Health Center. Contract discussed, On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the contract with the Chico Neighborhood Health Center was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan NOES: Supervisor Gilman Program changes in Head Start funding explained by Mrs. West. The Chico Part Day is requesting a change in program to an alternate day schedule; this will provide one day a week home visits. This program has proven invaluable in helping in the parent role for the Oroville program. Programs discussed. The Chico Head Start Day Care center find it necessary to have larger facilities and are planning on moving the facility. On motion of Sugervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the program changes in Head Start funding were approved as requested. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Oroville Head Start Part Day pro~e~et was approved as set out by Mrs. West. Contracts with Mr. Nathaniel White for staff training and Advisory Board training discussed. The contract funding amounts to ,5499 and Mrs. West said it was her understanding that the Board wanted all contracts approved by them. She would like clarification of the under $500 contract approval requests. Training contracts discussed. Supervisor Cameron said he had checked on the training programs and he feels that they are very •voerthwhile. There is money in the program for this training. Supervisor Ladd said the Board had stated that all contracts for the Community Action Agency should be approved by the Board of Supervisors. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the contracts with Mr. Nathaniel White for staff training and Advisory Board training were approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. RECESS: 10:05 RECONVENED: 10:20 page 31. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 74-843 PRESENTk~TION OF PETITIONS FOR INCORPORATION OF PARADISE Roy McKernan, Chairman of the Committee for Local Government in Paradise, presented to the Clerk the petitions for the incorporation of Paradise. The petitions were signed by the three circulators. 74-844 DISCUSSION: LOCATION FOR WELFARE FOOD STAMP UNIT Bob Crisan, Welfare Director, was pFesent to discuss the new location for the Welfare Food Stamp unit. The east half of the Out-patient Clinic at the County Hospital has been proposed as a location for this unit, Mr. Crisan explained the staffing configuration. He stated that May is the lowest application month. He said that as of August 15th, the staffing will be increased to 20 to handle this program. The Board gave their consent for them to proceed with these arrangements. No action needed, other than the oral approval. 74-845 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-79 APPROVING THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CONNECTION WITH DISBURSAL OF FUNDS FOR THE NORTH STATE COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM, AND APPROVING SUBSTITUTION OF THE CITY OF WILLOWS AS SUCH FISCAL AGENT On motion of Supervisor McKiilop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-79 approving the withdrawal of the City of Chico as fiscal agent for State of California in connection with disbursal of funds for the North State Cooperative Library System, and approving substitution of the City of Willows as such fiscal agent was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 74-846 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER N0. 1, LIBRARY (SAFEWAY) Mr. Mck'arxe:n, architect, explained the modifications at the Safeway Building that were being requested. These are on-site improvements. CeYt:ain parts of this work should be done at this time. Additional electrical and telephone outlets explained. Inter-communications system set out and discussed. Mr. McFarran explained the status of the project. On motion of Supervisor Mc$illop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $2,688.71 was approved for the work on the Safeway building for the library remodeling. As a matter of record, Mr. Tandy assured the Board that there would be no time extensions in this project. They are having trouble with the automatic door openers; Public Works will handle this problem. Jo Terry, County Librarian, said she would like the Board to considex a grantifsg of a fine-free week when the new library building is opened. The public will not know which days the books will be due. Request discussed. On motion c~~Snpervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the request of the County Librarian for a fine free week was approved for the County Library for the time of moving into the remodeled Safeway building. 74-847 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR TITLE II FUNDING MANPOWER GRANT An grant application has been prepared in the amount of $367,000 to implement the Public Service Employment Program under Title II of the Comprehensive Employment and Tranting Act. This program in part will replace the Public Employment Program after July 1, 1974. The funds will be distributed to various Iocal public agencies pursuant to the earlier approved sharing guidelines. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and Page 32. June 11, 1974 June 111 1974_ _ _ _ ~ - _ _ ~ ~ _ _ _ ~ _ _ unanimously carried, the application for Title II funding was aFproved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-848 ENDORSE PERSONNEL LEGISLATION AS REQUESTED BY Pr'"R.SONNEL AIRECTOF.: ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-80 IN SUPPORT OF SB 2133 Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported that there are two bills in the legislature which are of major important to the County. Senate Bill 2133 Collier establishes the Public Service Employees' Relation Act and Senate Bill 2046 Mader which limits Workmen's Compensation liability relevant to the Soby decision. Mr. Rackerby reported on said bills. He feels that the Mader bill is a restrictive bill. Mr. Rackerby recommended that the Board send a letter to Senator Marler concerning his bill dealing with policemen and firemen disability payments and adopt a resolution in support of SB 2133. Bi11s discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board endorsed the letter as recommended by Mr. Rackerby concerning SB 2046 (Mader), adopted Resolution 74-80 in support of SB 2133 and authorized the Chairman to sign, and authorized a letter in opposition to C he Knox Bills (AB 4270, 4271 and 4272). 74-849 APPROVE RELAXING OF OVERTIME MORITORIUM Administrative Officer reports that requests have been received from four more departments for exemptl:~n to the overtime moritorium. This brings the total to twelve departments requesting exemption. The FLSA requires payment of time and one-half overtime rates for work in excess of 40 hours per week for all non-exempt employees. These classes of employees are being identified and retroactive overtime premium payment calculated. Overtime moritorium discussed. Mr. Rackerby said they are attempting to determine who will be under the act and who will not be eructed by the act. A:tion to be taken discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Relaxed the overtime moritorium and instructed department heads to control overtime usage and to maintain time card records. 2. Directed the Personnel Director to designate those employees subject to the FLSA and to report overtime usage to the Board. 3. Instructed the Auditor to pay premium rates in excess of 40 hours per week to the designated employees subject to the FLSA. 74-850 APPROVE MANPOWER PLANNING APPOINTMENTS Mr. Rackerby reported on the Manpower Planning. He said a list has been developed of each of the categories to be represented. Appointments discussed. Mr. Rackerby said he has interviewed the people who are listed for appointment. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Manpower Planning Council: Name Jim Ladd Chester Tatoin Jim (Bud) Ryan Earl K. McGhee John Gregory Rolland B. Chambers Category Board of Supervisors Employment Service Labor Education Community Based Organizations Agriculture Page 33. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 Ruth Herreira Client Open Business 74-851 APPROVE FINANCIAL LETTER OF CREDIT FOR MANPOWER APPLICATION Mr. Rackerby stated he had one other item under Manpower. He stated they could get the advance money for the payment of these programs by a financial letter of credit. He needs Board approval. This would be a letter of credit on the government for the programs in the amount of the grant. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the letter o£ credit on the government for the Manpower programs was approved in the amount of the grants. 74-852 REPORT ON SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Mr. Rackerby reported on the four-county summer you program. The State is going to be the prime sponsor. The State has requested that they administer the program. They have indicated that it would be on a reimbursement method. This would cover the four counties involved. The counties would like to administer their own program and then be reimbursed by the State. Matter discussed; no action taken. LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ACTIONS 74-853 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 74-1, ADOPTING BUDGET FOR LIME SADDLE COMMUNTTY SERVICES The Board of Directors of the District are required to adopt an annual budget by ordinance. The budget for the 1974-75 fiscal year has been prepared in conjunction with the ad hoc committee. Budget discussed. Nr. Nickelson explained this item. The Board of Supervisors will continue to act as Board of Directors; they will not be responsible for the loan. The District would have to pay back the loan. Mr. Blackstock explained how the loan would be paid back. He does not see any liability to the County of Butte in this matter. He said that maybe they should be looking at the election of a Board of Directors. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, prdinance No. 74-1 adopting the Lime Saddle Community Services District budget for 1974-75 fiscal year was adopted and the Chairman of the Board of Directors was authorized to sign. 74-854 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-1 APPROVING FEASIBILITY REPORT, AUTHORIZING TIIE PILING OF THE APPLICATION FOR DAVIS-GRUNSKY ACT CONSTRUCTION LOAN WITH DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES MME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT) The water system feasibility report for a Davis-Grunsky loan has been prepared by Ellis Rolls and Associates and a copy has been presented to the Board members. A resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors adopting. the feasibility report and authorizing the filing of an application for. the Davis-Grunsky construction loan and a copy of the letter to be forwarded by the Secretary of the District to the Department of Water Resources has also been presented to the Board members. Loan discussed. ° On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Lime Saddle Community Services Aistrict Resolution No. 74-1 approving the feasibility report, authorizing the filing of the application with the Department of Water Resources, and designating Clifton C. Nickelson, secretary-manager, to represent the District in all matters before the Department of Water Resources relating to the application was adopted and the Chairman of Board of Directors was authorized to sign. Page 34. June I1, 1974 __________----____dune 11~ 1974__________________ 74-855 APPEARANCE: MR. GEORGE TAPPER, OROVILLE Mr. George Tapper, Oroville, stated he felt the people in charge of Iocal government do not listen to the people. They make their own decisions. He feels that the local government representatives should try and get the people more involved in matters. The Board should make a policy concerning zoning matters. Supervisor McKillop stated the Board did have a policy and procedure concerning planning and zoning. They do listen to the in-put £rom the people. The Board listens to 60% of the people in the areas requesting zoning and they they make their decision. Supervisor Ladd said he felt very strongly concerning representative government, On all issues he will try to find out the opinions of the people and he will represent the people, 74-856 APPEARANCE: MR. ROBERT SORENSON BUTTE COUNTY COMMISSION ON SENIOR AFFAIRS Mr. Robert Sorenson, Chairman of Butte County Commission on Senion Affairs, said they held a meeting yesterday and discussed the old equipment at the county hospital. They requested that the Board loan the equipment to the local health clinics. The Commission feels that the clinics need this equipment. The equipment should be used by the people. SupervisorMcKillop said the Health Director had been asked to examine the needs of the clinics and come up with a recommendation for the use of the equipment. Some of the equipment will be loaned to a clinic in the Forbestown area. 74-857 APPEARANCE: GENE DILL Mr. Gene Dill stated he had purchased two 40-acre parcels up at Lake Madrone. When the pxogerty was purchased, everyone thought there was a 60' right of way. This has turned into quite a problem. The people are wondering <<rhy they have to deed the right of way to the purchasers rather than to the County. The people are willing to deed the property to the County rather than to Mr. Dill. It was their thinking that maybe the County could accept the easement for future road purposes. Tt was suggested that these people discuss the matter with County Counsel. County Counsel stated he would meet with these people and will discuss the action to be taken, 74-858 APPEARANCE: AGNES DIX CHICO Agnes Dix, Chico, stated she was a professional nurse and was a member of the Commission on Senior Affairs. She said she felt that the County needed someone other than Dr. Enloe to determine the clinic's needs. She stated she was delighted that they were developing the clinics as they have been needed for many years. Much of the equipment at the county hospital could be used by these clinics. Supervisor McKillop requested that Mr. Nickelson communicate with Dr. Enloe and inform him of these requests. Mrs. Ann Conrad, also a member of the Commission on Senior Affairs, spoke on the needs of the clinics for the old equipment at the hospital. 74-859 APPROVE TRANSFER OF HOSPITAL SURPLUS ITEMS Approval of transfer of items to various county departments from Hospital surplus is requested. These include Library, Farm Advisor, Assessor, Planning, Narcotics Division, Fire Department and Biggs Justice Court. Most of the items proposed for transfer are sutstituted for items requested in the 1974-75 budget which were to be proposed by the Administrative Office, and these transfers will a".iminate budgeting, for these items. Transfers discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and Page 35. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 unanimously carried, transfer of hospital items as listed was approved. 74-860 TWELVE BLACI{ WALNUT TREES DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, twelve black walnut trees in the Durham and Chico areas were declared surplus and the Purchasing Officer was authorized to dispose of said trees. 74-861 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-81 SETTING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE BUTTE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT HEARING BOARD On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-81 setting compensation for members of the Butte County Air Pollution Control District hearing board was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 74-862 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-82 DESIGNATING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AS PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR ALLOCATION OF STATE AID TO COUNTIES FOR VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-82 designating County Administrative Officer as person authorized to sign and present application for the State monies and designating him as the person authorized to execute the agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs for this subsidy was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the resolution. 74-863 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED SCIENCE AND RESOURCE PLANNING INC. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the agreement with Applied Science and Resource Planning, Inc, for six months sampling, analysis and reporting for the Paradise Pines water quality monitoring at a fixed fee of $1,600 was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-864 APPROVE GOLDEN FEATHER FAIR TRANSFER N0. 74-3 On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and D O unanimously carried, Golden Father Fair budget transfer 74-3 was approved y3 . to cover special in-grade salary adjustments as provided in memorandums from State Department of Food and Agriculture and approved by the Fair Board on May 20, 1974, in the total amount of $1,895.65, coming from the unbudgeted reserve in the Fair budget. 74-865 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 74-83 (a) & 74-83 (b) APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPT, OF FISH AND GAME FOR TAGGING OF LARGEMOUTH BASS AND RAINBOW TROUT On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-83(a) approving the agreement with Department of Fish and Game for tagging of largemouth bass in the Oroville Reservoir, Resolution 74-83 (b) approving agreement which provides for tagging of Rainbow Trout in Paradise Reservoir, DeSabla Reservoir and philbrook Reservoir were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the Resolutions and the Agreements. 74-866 APPROVE POLICY DECISION RE PAYMENT OF OROVILLE SEWER CHARGES The matter of payment of charges for sewer service to the City of Oroville has been delayed for over two years because of the attempt to determine whether or not the County should be liable for sewer charges in the Thermalito area under the regional agreement between the City and County for construction of sewer facilities in that area. A memorandum outlining this matter was sent to the Board members. It was felt that the Board should Page 36. June 11, 1974 __ ________ _____J~ne il= 1974===-=--___--______ take action deciding that the County should pay the sewer charges for the County Center in Thermaiito. Matter discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board approved the payment of sewer charges to the City of Oroville for the ~^unty Center in Thermalito, 74-867 AUTHORIZE RETAINING OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER TO APPRAISE PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR GRIDLEY COUNTY BUILDING COMPLEX There appears to be a difference in interpretation of values between owners of property that the County might want to purchase and the County in-house appraisals. Mr. Nickelson explained this item, Supervisor Ladd stated that he was familiar with the property. Discussed the hiring of a professional appraiser to appraise the property. On motion o~ Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the retaining of a professional appraiser was authorized to appraise the property to be used £or the expansion of the Gridley County building complex. 74-868 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of SupervisorMeKiliop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved, with the understanding that transfer 8-186 was to be reviewed to determine the age of the reader-printer: B-186 Clerk - $i67 from office expense to maintenance of equipment 8-187 Building and Subdivision - $400 set up in office expense and $1,200 in equipment maintenance, with a total of $1,b00 from unanticipated revenues 8-188 Mental Health - $500 from special departmental expense to office expense B-189 Juvenile Ha11 - $300 from the reserve to utilities B-190 Agriculture - $19 fro*_professional and special services to Board authorized travel B-191 County Service Aran No. 34 (Gridley Swimming Pool) - $1,153 from structures and improvements to ma`-ntenance, structures, improvements and grounds 8-192 County Service Area No. 34 (Gridley Swimming Paol)- $3,800 from prior accumulative capital outlay reserve to structures and improvements within the service area budget and covers cost of bleachers, benches and concrete slab B-193 Lime Saddle Community Service District - $62,88 from the Lime Saddle Community Service District reserve to other charges interest on notes and warxants B-194 Public Works - $50,000 fxom Cohasset Highway jab with $40,Ofl0 going to Meridian Road and $20,000 to Chico River F,ad B-195 Public Works - $2,529 from Skyway repair and $9,028 fxom E1 Monte bridge job with total of $11,557 going to Ceres Avea::e job. 74-859 APPROVE FILING OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REPORT AS PREPARED Ciif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, presented the Revenue Sharing Plan use report for c'iscussion. He stated that the report has to be advertised and must be filed with the Federal Government. Report discussed, It was stated Page 37. June I1, 1974 --_____---__====-June 11~ 1974__________________ that the planned use report does not completely obligate the Board to spend the money as it is set out in the report. Procedure could be amended at any time. Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, stated that they would budget on the basis of the report but that the Board would not be tied to the report. Supervisor Ladd set out his thinking in the matter, stating that he would like to have funds moved up to the Juvenile Hall Construction project, Report discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, approval was given for the filing of the use of Revenue Sharing funds report as prepared and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, McKillop and Chairman Madigan NOES: Supervisor Ladd 74-870 OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE LICENSE FEES TO BE PLACED IN TRUST Z"ia report on Off-Highway vehicle license fees discussed. Use of off-highway vehicles discussed, Supervisor Cameron set out sites that could be used by these vehicles. Supervisor McKillop felt that there were recreation districts that could handle the problem of sites for use of off-highway vehicles. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the off-highway vehicle license £ees were authorized to be placed in trust pending the decision for disposition of the funds. RECE55: 12:00 RECONVENED: 1:30 74-871 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED - ORDLNANCE N0. 1457 ADOPTED Public Works items discussed, Purchase of infra-red equipment, at a cost not to exceed $1,700 for smog testing device discussed. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, was requested by Supervisor McKillop to discuss the use of the Highway Patrols equipment for this testing. Ltem taken off agenda at this time. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop anr? unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved agreement for sale, right of way acquisition, authorized the Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent for following: Skyway L. J. Ferguson 0.01 Ac. $742.50 Impr. $500 Total - $1,242.50 2. Approved transfer oi~ balance of funds from completed WO 5117 (Skyway repair) and from WO 6735 (E1 Monte Bridge) to WO 5114 (Ceres Avenue)and awarded contract to Robinson Construction Company in the amount of $47,046 for the Ceres Avenue project and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract, 3. Accepted the work of Butte Creek Rock Company for the reconstruction of Hamilton_Nord-Cana Highway, Meridian Road and Chico River Road, and the work of Jerome Bohlander, Genl. Eng. Contr, for the construction of a new 99' long by 32' wide reinforced concrete flat-slab type bridge, authorized the Chairman to sign the Notices of Completion and instructed the Clerk to record said Notices of Completion with the County Recorder. 4. Authorized transfer of $60,000 from Cohasset Road with $40,000 going to Meridian Road project and $20,000 going to the Chico River Road project, with this amount being added to Cohasset Road in the 1974-75 road program by deleting Meridian Road and Chico River Road, Page 38. June 11, 1974 June Zl, 1974 5. Waived the see®nd reading of Ordinance amending Article IX, Section 14-15 of the Butte County Code (Lindo Channel motor vehicle prohibition ordinance) and adopted Ordinance No. 1457 amending Article IX, Section I4-15 of the Butte County Code, and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-872 INFORMATTON AND DTSCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Castleberry explained the proposed drainage district, Palmetto-Arbutus area, Chico. This is not something that affects the County as a whole. Mr. Nickelson felt the area should be annexed to the City of Chico. Mr, Castleberry said he had been requested to get the Board's feeling in the matter. Chairman Madigan said it would be a long day before these people will go into the City of Chico. No action taken. Mr. Castleberry reported on the house numbering study. The study group will give a report to the Board o_1 what they have been doing;, the report will be given to the Board on Tuesday, June I8, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. 74-873 REPORT: REQUEST OF WINSTON F. WRIGHT FOR REZONING Jim Lawson, Planning Director, reported on the Planning Commission's denial of the Winston F. Wright request for rezone from "AR-MH" (agricultural- residential, mobile home) to "MHP-10" (mobile home park, 10 acres), for groperty located east of "Wyandotte Terrace Unit ~k2", identified as AP 36-19-07, AP 36-58-34 and AP 36-58-35, containing 15.5 acres, more or less, south of Oroville. No action necessary. 74-874 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL On motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the tentative parcel maps recommended for approval were approved, subject to the conditions, and with the note that negative Environmental Impact Reports have been filed on said maps, as'follaws: Zoned A-2 Donald & Marie Zee, AF 69-OS-07, 2 lots, west side of Skyway, DeSabla. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the map, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provide a 50 ft. septic tank free setback area, which is to be shown on the final map, measured from the edge of the drainage swale~on Parcel 2. 2. Provide non--exclusive easement statement on the 60 ft. right-- of-way . 3. Deed to the County of Butte 40 ft. right-of-way measured from the centerline of the Skyway. 4. Indicate a 55 ft. building setback Line measured from the - centerline of the Skyway. Page 39. June 11, 1974 _____________W= Jane 112 1974= = = = =__________=_ 5. Indicate a 50 ft. building setback line measured from the . centerline of the easement. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on May 6, 1974. A.2 May 6, 1974 zoned A-2 Fred Wohlschlagel, AP 62-12-27 & 30 (Portion) and AP 62-13-05, 4 lots, off east side of oro-Quincy ~-~wy., north of Lake Madrone. Surveyor: Graves & Geddis Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the tei+xtative map, subject to the following conditions: i. Areas over 30~ slope, to be indicated an the final map by shading or cross-hatching, to be shown to be excluded for leach line purposes. 2. Verify legal access and the right to use. 3. Combine Parcels 3 and 4 or provide traversable access to building site on Parcel 4. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on May 6, 1974. Zoned A-2 Imre Toth, AP 57-06-55, 2 lots, east side of Skyway, north of 5teiffer Rd., near D=Sable. Surveyor: Gary Lippincott Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been reviewed by the County Subdivision Committee and by the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the map, subject to the following conditions: 1. Deed to the County of Butte 40 ft. right-of-way measured from the centerline of the Skyway. 2. Indicate a 55 ft. building setback line-measured from the centerline of the Skyway. Page 40. June 11, 1974 dune 11, 1974 3. Indicate a 50 ft. building setback line measured from the centerline of the easement. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on May 6, 1974. Zoned C-1 Charles Krinard (Damschen Mobile Home Park), AP 44-21-5a & 54 and AP 44-31-17, 4 Iots, south- east corner Lassen Ave. & E1 Paso t4ay, Chico. Engineer: W. B. Grimes & Assoc. Pursuant to the reduirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the abovs property has aeen reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission_ Thy Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission recommends approval of the tentative map, subject to the follo•.aing conditions: 1. Provide a n~rman=nt drainaga solution for Cal3rillo Drive to the satisfaction of. the Pt~hlic i^'o r]•;s Dept. 2. Indicate 50 ft. sstback lines m_asursd from th^_ c=nterlines of Ll Paso way and Lassen AV°nue. 3. Road and drainage imnrc.verner_ts to b., !~ondec7 to thw satisfaction of Department of Public T9orlcs . A N=gative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact ,aas filed with tha County Clerk on ?ia1 20 , 3.974 . 74-875 DENIED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the Don R. Brown tentative parcel map, AP 47-25-48, four lots, east side of Garner Lane, south of Keefer Rd., Chico. This property is adjacent to the area that had received a desist and refrain order. Planning Commission had requested a waiver of time and the applicant did not give the waiver so the Planning Commission denied the map. Map discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried,the Don R. Brown tentative parcel map was denied as recommended by the Planning Commission, without prejudice. 74-.876 APPROVE EDEN PINES TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY PLAN"."TNG COMMISSION WITH RE UEST FOR E%CEPTION TO ALLOW FLAG LOTS Mr. Lawson explained the request exception to allow flag lots for the Eden Pines subdivision map. Map discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following tentative subdivision map recommended for approval was approved, allowing the exception to allow flag Lots, subject to the conditions, with the note that a negative Environmental Impact Report has been filed: page 41. June lI, 1974 June 7.1,E 1974 EDEN PINES, TENTATIVE SUBDTVTSTON !!2AP, 22 Lots, ca-~st side of Pentz ??d., near intersection with SPRR, Paradise. Owners: ICaroly Kasza and Thy applicant is requesting an Andreas Plippler exception to allow flag lots for Lots ;~6, l2, l8, 20 anti 21. Surveyor: John W. Ham]~y P 0 Box Iili Paradise, CA 95969 Zoned: A-2 Ltd. Pursuant to the r©:Iuirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative map for T:den Pines Subdivision has beer_ revie?aed by thv Butte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. Thy Subdivision Committ^e and Planning Commission r°commends approval of the t°ntative map, subject to the following conditions: 1. ThY small residual parcel located at the northeast corner of Lot 22 to be disposed of beforo the final man is filed. 2. Deed to the County of Lutta_ 40 ft. right-of-~aay measured from the future c=nterlins of Pentz-"4agalia Iii~rr., incluc?inq enough right~of-way to construc± a 7?ublie road a~;~roach at t':ie intersection. 3. Construct rate P.oad to RS-3 local access standards. 4. Construct a cul-ci~ --sac at the end of Gate Roacz. 5. Construct a uu;~lic road approach at t:ze intersection of Pentz I?-oad . .. 6. Rssorve a 1 ft. ao access strip at rate Roac. 7. Submit plans to Public Fdor7ts for approval and install the necessary drainage facilities. 8. Remove the izouse, garage and barn n°cessary for tlna construction of Gate Load. 9. All septic ta.i]c--leach field systems are to be installed in ac- cordance caith file regulations of t:ie Butte County IIealtiZ Dept., per requirements of Regional I~Tater Quality Control Board. ld. Install two 4"x2~" fire hydrants on an adequate water main. 11. 64ater service facilities which will be required to serve subject subdivision caill consist of 6" pipeline installed on alI roadways. In addition, service lines, fire hydrants and other apsrtenances will be required, per requirements of Paradise Irrigation District. 12. Provide 10 ft. public utility easements on all street frontages and G ft, public utility easem~cnts on common lot lines, per reauirem=nts of P. G. & E. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Tmpact was filed with trio County Cleric on February 25, 1974. Page 42. June 11, 1974 June il,_1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -- - - - - - - - 74-877 REPORT ON I*TVESTTGATION OF COMPLAINT FOR SAMMY & LINDA WADDELL STABLES, CHICO Mr. Lawson reported on the investigation of complaint for Sammy and Linda Waddell Stables, on the south side of Manzanita Avenue, between Marigold Avenue and Cactus Avenues, Chico (AP 48-20-38 and 39). Mr. Ferguson had sent the Board members a written report of this investigation. Stable discussed. It was stated that the street work was not .completed, but the curbs and gutters are in. There are more animals on the property than allowed by the use permit. It was felt that the Board has given these people every chance to comply with the conditions of the use permit, The use permit had been approved on the basis of a yearly review condition. It was requested that the Planning Commission hold a hearing on the matter concerning compliance with the conditions of the use permit. 74-878 CLAIM REJECTED TV CABL?~ TAX REFUND CLAIM FOR YEARS 1969-1970-1971-1972 Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the claim of TV Cable tax refund for years 1969-1970-1971-1972. He said he would recommend that the Board reject the claim. The basic issue is whether or not the in-lets are taxable. As a result of a Court decision, they know longer can be: assessed to the Cable Company. Mr. Blackstock said he would like at this time for the Board to reject the claim with the understanding that he would be bringing the claim back to the Board at a later date. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the TV Cab:!e tax refund claim for years 1969-1970-1971- 1972 was rejected, as outlined by County Counsel. 74-879 PUBLIC HEARING: NORTHEAST CHICO-INTERIM ZONING TO "S-2", SOUTH OF SYCAMORE CREEK, EAST OF COHASSET ROAD WEST OF WILDWOOD AVENUE CHICO; ADOPT ORDINANCE NO 1458 The public hearing on the northeast Chico interim zoning to "S-2", south of Sycamore Creek, east of Cohasset Road, west of Wildwood Avenue, Chico, was held as advertised. The present interim ordinance expires on June 16th and the Planning Commission is still studying this zoning matter. The interim zoning should be extended so that the study can be completed, Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: Mrs. Marge Fredenberg. She urged that the "S-2" interim zoning be extended, No one appeared in opposition to the zoning, Hearing closed and confined to the Board. On motion of SupervisorMcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 145$, an interim ordinance zoning a portion of the County of Butte an "S-2" (Suiiurban-residential) District was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-880 PUBLIC HEARING: WILLIAM LEE SIMS, ET AL-REZONING FROM "S-2" INTERIM TO "S-1" (MINIMUM-DENSITY SUBURBAN-RESIDENTIAL) CHICO The public hearing on the Willi-em Lee Sims, et al rezoning from "S-2" interim to "S-1" (minimum-density suburban-residential) for an area described as south of Sycamore Creek, east of Cohasset Road, north of Lupin Road and the easterly prolongation of Lupin Road, identified as Ap 48-02-25, 34, 35, 36 and 37, containing approximately 526 acres, Chico, was held as advertised. Mr. Lawson summarized the background of this matter. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a 5-2 vote, with 2 members absenti recommendation is for the "S-1" zoning. 20 acres near the airport has been recommended to be deleted from the zoning. Hearing opened to t'ie public: _, Page 43. June 11, 1974 June 11, 1974 Appearing: 1. Mr. Vernon Fish, Plaza Way, Chico, He stated that he was one of the owners of the property and that he represents the other owners at this hearing. Justification for the rezoning request set out. In regard to the property suggested to be deleted, he would suggest that only the property up to a yellow line on the map be deleted, and the area that is deleted could be converted to a golf course or some other recreational facility. HE: said he would like to have Mr. McCain make comments on the study that the owners have had made on the area. Mr. McCain explained the study that they have made of this property. After the study was made, he £elt the zoning would be compatible to the area. 2. John Conners, Chico. He said he has been requested by Father Bell to state that they are in favor of the rezoning. The Church feels t:~at if Mr. Fish developer this property, then the Church can develop their prcperty. 3. Mr. Don Illato, Mariposa Avenue. He filed a petition signed by residents requesting the rezoning of the property. 4. Mrs. Bell Dean, Chico. She opposed the rezoning; she fled a petition in opposition to the rezoning. 5. Mrs. MargeFr~denburg. She appeared in favor of the rezoning. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for their study and consideration. Rezoning discussed. Supervisor McKillop felt that the area was going to have to have a sewer system. Ewen on a "S-2" zoning basis, the use of the land has to be considered. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the Planning Commission on approval of the rezoning of the area to a "S-1" District, with the area set nut on the map deleted, '. and waived the first reading of the ordinance zoning said area as a "S-1" district, 74-881 PUBLIC HEARING-CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON THE REZONING OF LAKE MADRONE AREA FROM INTERIM TM-20 to TM-1 and TM-5 The continuation of hearing on the rezoning of Lake Madrone area from interim TM-20 to TM-1 and TM-5 was held at this time. Mr. Lawson set out the background of the matter. The hearing had been closed to the public and confined to the Board. Members of the Board have viewed the property in question. Supervisor McKillop reported on the tr.p to the sited He explained the areas that should be blocked off, making them all TM-l, and making sanitation dictate the lot size in the area. It is his feeling that sanitation is going to dictate how small the parcels will be. The Board requested Mr. Lawson to take the matter back to the Planning Commission for study of the Board's recommendation in the matter. 74-8$2 APPROVE FLETCHER BR04dN IAND CONSERVATION ACT AGREEMENT On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Fletcher Brown Laad Conservation Act agreement was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. Page 44. June 11, 1974 -----------====.Tune=11,=1.74===W =___=_______ 74-883 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-84 REGARDING LEGISLATION Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the letter he had written to the Board relative to obtaining Legislation that would allow a maximum tax rate to be set for the areas in the unincorporated areas of the County that would benefit from fire protection. He read the language of the proposed legislation. He said he did not know if he could get this legislation in this year, but he might be able to get it on to some other bill that is being proposed. Supervisor McKillop felt the Board should concur with County Counsel's recommendations in this matter. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-84 regarding Legislation was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-884 DISCUSSION: FOUR-BY-FOUR PARCEL CASES Chairman Madigan, asked County Counsel about the four-by-four parcel cases. Mr. Blackstock said he believed that on one situation, they have a tentative agreement from them that they will return the pa~eels back to acreage. On the other case, they are still working on it as they have built three houses on the property. There is a hearing on this case next Monday. At that time, they will know if they will be able to fin d a way to work the matter out. Mr. Blackstock explained the situations involved, Situations discussed; no action taken. 74-885 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARB On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointments of Mr. John Polsan and Mr. A11an Burchett to fill the vacancies on the Mental Health Advisory Board. 74-886 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE REVENUE SHARING FUND COMMITTEE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by SupervisorCameron and unanimously carried, the following were appointed members of the Revenue Sharing Fund Committee: Mary Jo Sparks, Paradise, nominated by Supervisor Cameron Jack Morgan nominated by Supervisor Gilman Jean Herseth Ron Graves nominated by SupervisoY Ladd Jack Minor Rev. Wendell Few nominated by Chairman Madigan The Administrative Officer was requested to notify these members of their appointments and to set up a organizational meeting as soon as possible. Supervisor McKillop felt these people should have some insight into this matter. They should be informed of the projects that have been delineated, etc.; all this should be put into writing and presented to them for their study. Mr. Nickelson stated he would prepare this report for the members. 74-887 DISCUSSION: AUDIT COMMITTEE Supervisor McKillop brought up the matter of the audit of County funds. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that there had been a number of conferences Page 45. June 11, 1974 ~________ ____June_11,~1974_ ___ concerning the audit required to be made by the Grand Jury and the Board of Supervisors. He said that the Penal Code section states that the Grand Jury should do their own audit and there are funds for this audit. Time spent discussing the matter of the audit and a cash count to be made by July 1st. It was stated Chat an independent auditor could be engaged to come in and m;tke the cash count on July 1st. The fee to make the cash count,would not be great and it was felt the count should be made. It was felt that the annual audit should be made by the selection of a firm by the Grand Jury in conjunction with this Board of Supervisors. Nr, Nickelson will conve-;;> this thinking to the Grand Jury. 74-888 AUTHORIZE LETTER IN SUPPORT Ok' SB 2096 Supervisor Cameron felt the Board should support Senate Bi11 2096, under which the State would pay the County 10% of the costs of the Public Defender operation. "Hill discussed, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a letter in support of Senate sill 2096. 74-889 AUTHORIZE LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO SB 2139 On ;notion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a letter to be written in opposition to Senate Bill 2139, ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, June 18, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY CLERIC 9 By: ~ ~ ~ Chairman of the Bo Board of u er`visors Clerk Page 460 June 11, 1974