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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM062471June:24, 1971 R~CONVENKDa The Board reconvened at 8x30 a.m. for the purpose of budget study. .Presents Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman ieynolds. Clifton..Mickelson, Administrative Officer, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors' Clerk. 71-1336 BUDGKT DISCUSSION Building & Grounds Maintenance Bnd~e_t Budget discussed. ~ctra help explained and discussed. It was stated that there was a balloon~hg in the extra help items.. Bill Lawrence, Assistant County Auditor ,. requested that-no action be taken on this budget until the contract with the City of Oroville concerning-the Oroville Justice Court property iss-tudied. Budget left open at this tune. Building Construction Budget Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained this budget. He stated that the only new item in this budget was the $200,000 proposed fora new Juvenile Hall. He stated that it was his hope that the Board would only budget $100,000 this year and budget the balance next year. He explained how this could be handled. Following a,discussion of this item, $100,000 was deleted from the funds proposed for the Juvenile Hall. It was felt that the situation at Juvenile Ha11 is serious. Chairman Reynolds requested that the record show that he feels that the building should be built but knows the County does not have the money to build this year, but that .funds"should be placed in the budget for the handling of the problem at Juvenile Hall. It was stated that construction of the new Juvenile Hall could be started next July and it would be built by Fall. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Building Construction Budget was approved .as proposed with the deletion of $100,000 from the funds proposed for Juvenile Ha11 project. General Insurance Budeet Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the General Insurance Budget. He stated the County has little or no control over these costs. He said they have received pressure from the insurance agents to increase the amount of insurance for fire. The insurance agents also feel that the County should carry vandalism insurance. Time spent discussing ,insurance coverage. Supervisox• McKillop asked what portion of this cost is transferred to the various departments. 1t was told that the costs are pro-rated to the various departments. Time spent discussing this budget and the costs for this coverage. On .motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded .by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, General Insurance Budget was-approved, contingent upon the fact that the County is covered on the new Superior Court.Buildings. Development Commission Budget - .Budget discussed. Supervisor Maxon stated that the County could do away with this program. If County government. provides enough enticement to-industry, the County does not have to look for it. He felt that this program has not produced what it was suppose to do. Supervisor Madigan disagreed. Supervisor McKillop said this is the most highly competitive item in County government. The County has to handle this matter through this type agency. Time spent discussing Ehe program. Page 441. June 24, 1971 ,:-,F: =Jury z4~ ~.9z1 Discussed whether the County Should increase. contributions to the Chambers; it was felt that increases should not be granted at this time. Local fairs discussed, It was stated that more should be done in this area; it was.felt that the taxpayers should be informed on the functions of the various county departments. The public should be informed regarding the work in these county offices and how the tax money is spent to operates these offices. The County Administrative Officer-was requested to work on the display for the county fair. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded bySupervisor McKillop and carried, the Development Commission Budget was approved as proposed.. AYES; Supervisors Gilman, Madigar_, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds NO&Ss Supervisor Maxon Building & Grounds Maintenance Budget Discussed contract with the City of Oroville; there is proposed $5,000 in this budget to-help take care of the levee by the Oroville Justice Court, It was stated that if the County budgets only;helf this amount, the City of Oroville will hold off half of the building, also. Supervisor McKillop-felt that the County should go along. with the request of the City of Oroville and budget the full $5,000 this year. Mr. Mickelson said there was one other thing .in this budget. The remodeling of the Boardroom should be included within this budget. This would be considered maintenance of this building, Remodeling discussed. On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the Building-and Grounds Maintenance Budget was tentatively. approved as proposed, with the addition of $3400 for the configuration of the Boardroom to- Line Item No. 310. AYLSa Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds hTOESe Supervisor Maxon `- Emp_lo_yee_ Benefits Budget Prop.osed~budget discussed. Mr.-Nickelson explained the budgetg Mr. Rackerby had the figures for the increase in the employees health insurance costs. On .motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously cars-i.ed, the employees benefits budget was approved.as proposed, with the addition of $48,000 for increase in the employee health insurance costs, to Line Item 184. RECESSo 9035 RECONVENEDo 9x45 Contributions Lo Other A encies Bud et .Proposed budget discussed.' On ,motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded_by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried9 the proposed-Contributions to Other Agencies Budget-was approved, with the understanding that the $300,000;b? added•:to^ths revenue side_',and pay the hospital loan. Court Reporters Budget Proposed budget discussed. Line Item 360 discussedg increase in this line item is due to an increase in fees. Mr. Nickelson said he would not recommend that this budget be cut; he said he hopes that there will be a savings in this budget. On motinn of .Supervisor-Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the proposed-Court Reporters Budget was approved. Page 442. June 24, 1971. ___________________ _?une_24,=1471===_________ _____ Grand Jury Budget Budget discussed, It was requested that 5500 be taken .out of Line T.tem No. 360, Prof, & special services, On. .motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman. and unanimously carried, the Grand Jury Budget was approved as proposed, with the deletion of $500,00 from Line Item kTo, 360, Prof, & Special Services, S__u_perior Court Budget Budget discussed. Line Ttem ~o. 360 discussed; it was felt that this should be left to the very end of budget sessions as this covers the Public Defenders items. Mr. Nickelson explained these items: '-"- Mr. Ma,.ak.elson stated that there was proposed a reclassification in .this budget of the court secretary and jury commissioner. It would change her from range 14,5 to range 21, at a cost of $1,320. Reclassification discussed. .Mr. Nickelson stated that the Court .maintains that this woman .is-not acting as a secretary; she i:s handling work load that the Judges would have to handle otherwise. Chairman Reynolds stated he wo•uld_not go along with this reclassification; Supervisor Maxon state d, he would not vote fox• this reclassification at this time. Mx', Nickelson-stated that the tough .part of this whole situation is that the reclassification would make this woman the highest paid~woinan in this area. Supervisor McKillop asked if it would not be better to pay her overtime and not put her out of coeformity with "the other employees. Mr ,.Nickelson explained the situation. Mr, Nickelson was x'equested to go back and talk with the Judges-about this situation. ~,.. , Budget left open at phis time. , Chico M:~nica.pa.1 Court P:ud.get Proposed-budget discussed.' Suggested the deletion of $70 for a.chair,' Line item 630, Mr. Micke,lson said There was a real problem that bothered him. He said this was in regards to the traffic ticket prob~em, He said the costs for. handling the parking tickets issued in the Chico area have become quite highs he said he did not knees how this could be changed. He said to write a Data processing program to handle tkeese tickets could be expensive; it would save money but the initial outlay .would be terrific.- It was suggested that Mr.,.Miakelson could check with the City of Chico about the re opening of Legislation in this matter. The pity of Chico receives 7$~"~n~ Che ~'ountr ~2%:~_o~ac: parking tickers. Mr, Nickelson will contact Mr, Davis to have a conference on the sharing formula, .Mr. Seely, County Auditor, said it might be well to do a cost. analysis of this matter. Mr. Niickelson will work with Mr. Seely on this matter, Mr. Mickelson.and Mr. Seely will study the matter of a,data processing program to handle this matte x' and will study the matter of a costs analysis and will present their findings to the Board for the Board9s consideration, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried;-the Chico Municipal Court-Budget was tentatively-approved, with the deletion of $~9D for the chaix• proposed in Line Ttem 630, fixed assets. Biggs Judicial Couxt_B_udget Proposed budget discussed. Discussed whether this court should be _ deleted; it was felt that at this time it would not be a good idea. An,motion of Supervisor.rLaxan.,..secanded by Supervisor Gilman-and. carried, the Biggs Judicial Court Budget was tentatively approved, with the deletion of the $,500 ~ro~osed in Line ltem 360, which will be discussed at a.later dater which is not cut; it is .part of the Fublic Defenders costs. Gridley Judicial Budget .Proposed budget discussed. Page 443, June 24, 1971 ______~____-__ =====June 24, 1971__________________ On motion of Supervisor'Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously ca~~red.; the Gridley Judeia•1 Cauz't. Budget:~ras -tentatively- approved,. w%th 2-tte -excelrtion.of_ Line Item 360, in the amount -vf ~~009 which will be handled at a.later date.. which is no cut.bvt part of the Public Defenders;cosfis, part of which will be transferred. OrovilleJudicial DistrzcL Bu_dQet Progosed budget discussed. Mr. Mickelson stated that the costs for court appointed attorneys in this budget has increased greatly. Discussed the rental of the Xerox machine, Mr. Mickel'sgn said his proposal was to-stay with the rental of the machine. -The Board members felt the rental charge for the machine was high; Mra Mickelson requested to study-the matter and determine whether a cheaper machine could be obtained. The proposed $1250 will he left in this budget; funds could be used if a machine was to be purchased. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by.'Supervisor Gilman-.and unanimously carried, the Orotrille Judicial Court budget was appx•oved as proposed, with the request.-that the ?.dminstx~atve OffceY:-ircvestigare .the:.rental .of the....- -duplicating-machine; a.nd- the•:gosn-ble::deletiug.of Ine~ l.tem Npe. 3b0,, .Which will be handled at a later date; this is~no cut but part of Public Defenders costs, which will be transferred at a later dare. Paradise Judicial Court Bud et Proposed budget-discussed. Chairman B,eynolds felt that Line Item No. 290, Jury and witness .fee-s., could be cut $10.0. 1 '- On motion of Supervisor Madigany seconded by Supervisor Maxan and unanimously-carried,: the Paradise .Judicial Goaxant~.Budget.ws~s..,app.toved,. wiZh.the- deleti:on of x•100: frs~m Line `Item. No:d 2.90,-:July .a.ud-witness €ee.s; and_ ttie deletion of •Line'Item 360, which w'11 be discussed at. a later date. which is no cut, but-part_ of Public Defenders costs., part of which will be transferred at a later date. County Clerk Budget ]~v-Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer.,'stated he had looked at this budget from the micromfilmi,ng side, ?Ie reported that Mr; Nelson feels that he must do his microfilming daily. Mr. Bosworth stated tba*_ the Clerk cannot fortify another position from the -standpoint of microfilming .because .of the amount of work he would be doing, He uses the machihe about lZ to 2 hours-daily. Mr. Micke"l son stated that the County had a fura..tion that was being supplied by Gentral Se.rvioes. This service was transferred out of Central Services. Mr. Mickelson proposes.the follow,ingo 1. That the Clerk dogs not-have to,microfilm every day; some County Clerks do-not microfilm at all. 2. .-Put the microfilm Fnachine back in Gentral Services and'give Central Services a half position to handle the micro€i.lming for all departments. Mr. Mickelson felt the County would receive better utilization of 'the microfilm machine with it being put back in Central Services.. He~said that extra help. could be left the. same in the G1erk's Budget, as It 1S ~p Y'~OpOSed. - - - ~ _ Mr. Mickelson said'Che ofiher alternative is to buy a machine for-the Clerk and give him a full time employee> Mr. Mickelson said that in-the past they did not micro€ilm every day. He said it was n.ow merely a matter of whether the-County wanted to pay for this service; lie said that when the Superior Court Building is completed, the Clerk will be across the.hall-from the Superior Court: Mr. Bosworth said he does not know where to place the machine if it is moved out of the Clerk's Office. Mr. Mickelson stated that-the machine could be placed in the Clerk's coffee room. Page 444. June 24, 1971. ______________=====June=24,=1971 ----________=__=__ Time spent discussing the machine and its use. It was stated that if a unit could be purchased for use with the machine.v then all departments could use the microfi.ian machine. Mr. Micke3.son.was requested to handle the placing of the machine and the placing of the machine under Central Services. Chairman Reynolds stated that extra help could be reduced in the Clerl~s budget. Budget left open at this time., Mr..Mickelson will discuss with Clark k,. Nelson, County Clerlc, the matter of extra help in the proposed budget. `° BieQS Constable Bad~et Proposed budget disc:~ssed. .Miles driven discussed. It was stated that the Sheriff pays fax the hauling of prisoners-from his budget, The constable is paid for the miles he drives serving papers. On motion-of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried; "the Biggs Cons"table Budget was approved as-proposed, Chico Marshal Buel~et Budget discussed. Mr. Mickel.son stated that the Marshal would not be in to discuss this budge*_•. Mr. Mickelsor.~ explained this budget. Proposed purchase of '- vehicle discussed.. This would p7:ace a second car in this department. There are two constables (or marshals) in this department. 'Whey both serve papers. Mr, Nickelson explained why they .felt it was more economical to purchase the second car than to .pay mileage. Discussed items that could be deleted, Supervisor Maxon felt that $100 could be deleted from Line Item 350 and 5200 could be deleted from Line Item 630. On mot-ion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the Chico .Marshal Budget was approved as ,proposed, with the deletion of $100 from Line Item No. 350 and $200 from 1,ine Item No. 630, Gridley ConstableBud~et Proposed budget discussed, On motion of S•upervisor~Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop anal unanimously Cax'r1Ed., the Gridley Constable Budget was approved as-.proposed, Oroville Constable Bud et Budget discussed. The Oxoville Constable has been ill and has not worked for some time. Mr..Mickelson was requested to telephone and determine when the constable will be. able to return to work, Chairman Reynolds-said he would like a legal opinion-as to whether they can do away with this position. It was stated that the Board sets these salaries. The Sheriff has had to place a man in the Oroville Justice Court due to the illness of the constable. All of the constables receive the-same salary. This constable has been .off two years. It was stated that as long as the•County keeps him on the payroll, even with a maintenance salary, he will be covered under the County insurance., Mr. Mickelson.wi~11 discuss this matter with the constable before the Boax•d takes action on this matter; - Budget left open at this timE.. Paradise Constable Budget Budget discus-sed> The Auditor .has placed a miscellaneous expense change fund within this budget. E'und discussed. It was .felt this fund could be deleted. Page445. June 24, 1971. ___--__-,_ ____-__====.Iune_24.,=1471.,__=_ ____-__ _____ On mo?:ion of Supervisor. Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously ca~e~ri.eds-tb.e Paradise Constable Budget was approved as propased, with the deletion of $5a from Line Ztem 340, Miscellaneous expense change fund. Water Services_Budge=:. Budget discussed. Time spent discussing "the sel.7.i.~.g of water that. the County contracts from the-State. It was stated that by 'i975 the County is going [o have a great deal of water to re-sell. This problem w:~.11 have to be handled soon, it was felt. Contract will be studied by the Board members and discussed at a later date. On m:oti.o.o. o:E Supervisor Madigany seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously cax_riad, the Water Services-Budget was approved as .proposed. Building & Subdivision Inspection Budget Proposed-budget discussed.. Supervisor McKillop stated that thex'e were a~" great many problems in this area; there is a lack of inspections. Time spent discussing the duties of the inspectors and the inspections being-made. Chairman Reynolds stated tX.at these inspectars were not getting out a:nd doing=the job. This lack of inspections is .holding the contractors up on their jobs. Supers sor McKillop said the Board shauld have~Mr. Castleberx'y`s oonr_urrence on the placing of a.nother.° building inspector in this department. Mr.-Nickelson was requested to check and see what has 're en done staff-wise in this department. Budget left open at this time, Local .Apency Fors*:i:orywCommission.Bud~.et _ Budget diSCtiJS~edo _Mr..Mickelson. stated that the office expense was .for the mailing out of the notices; publication costs set ou*. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisar'Madigan and unanimously carri.ed9 the Local Agency Formation Commission Budget was approved as proposed. - lte•order's Bu, diet &udget discussed, Staffing discussed. M~'. Mick.a:lson stated that the Board might be'facing a request fox' additional half position in the futures The Recorder is using extra help at this ti.me.; Oa motion .~f Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carri.edg the Rec.or.deres Budget was approved as proposed. Planning_Gommissi.s~n. Bu_ d .pet Budget discussed, It was stated that the work load is very high in this office. Supervisor. Maxon asked if the Planning Commissionex•s receive mileage. Mr. Nickelson was requested to discuss this matter with .7im Lawson, °Planning Director. Budget Left apen at this Time. Animal Control Budget Budget discussed. Mr.-Nickelson explained this budget. He stated that - this:year there is a change in the manner in which the County is contracting with the Chic-o and Qrovil3.e animal pounds.. Mr. Nickelson explained the operationy stating that Chico .has-complained about the contract. It is proposed this year that the County will share the costs with Chico and for the use of the pound. -The Paradise dogs that ax'e picked up will be brought to'Orovi1.12. Chaixznan Reynolds said he felt that if the County of Butte had a pound of its own, and people could-bring dogs in to dispose of them, the County would have less problems. Page 446. June 24, 1971. _June Z4.. 1921_ _ Disposal of animals within the Gounty discussed, Mr,.Miekelson said he has heard no objeYtonsr_o the concept of free disposal, Mr..Mickelson stated that maybe the Goursty would be able to contract with the Humane Society to handle the. animal problems. 'This was discussed at the CityWCounty mee"ring. Mr. Nickelson said that Line Ttem 360 is about $1,000 short to handle the County`s-share of the pro--rata costs for the:us.e of the Chico and Oroville City pounds , On motior_ of Supervisor McK.illop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried,-the Animal Control Budget was :approved, with the addition to _ Line-Item .36Q~of $.19000to-pay *_he County°s pro-rata ~ hare of costs for use of the Chico and Oroville-City pounds. , Plannin~_Gammission Budget - Wm..-=Lawrence, Assistant County Auditor, stated that the Planning Commissioners do claim mileage. Jim Lawson, Planning Director.., has stated that this budget is adequate. _ ' Or_,mot-ion of Supervisor i~ilmar?., seconded by Supervisor Madigan and ura.animously r..arried., the P1an.ning Commission. Budget was approved as proposed. Fish & Game Pr a ation Bud et Progdsed budget discussed. 't was stated that-there is $15,560 reserve in this budget.. Mr. Nickelson stated that the reserve could be moved into the _ Reserve for Contingency Fund.. Statements discussed, On motion. of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the Fish and Game Propagation Budget was approved as proposed, and authox:ization was granted to move the reserve of $159560 to the Reserve for Contingency fund. RHC~SS, 11;45 RZJCONIJ~BD e ], t.30 Water R.ecreation.Budget _ T~ Bill-Lawrence, Assistant Auditor, suggested that the Board finalize this budget-immediately. Time spent discussing the premise that this budget should be self supporting.. Ri11 Lawrence stated that there is no tax money involved in this budget. He stared that the County has ''$20,576 still outstanding and Ehere is enough money on hand to~go ahead.-with debt repayment, On motion of Supervisor Gilman9•seconded by"Supervisar:Maxon and unanimously carried., the Ida ter Recreation budget wa.s adopted with the stipulation that Item No; 530. Debt Repayment be increased to $20y~7,b and the budget unit be financed by revenues from the fees .for the use of the facilities from the concessionaire°s contract, _ .,_ . Mental Health`.-Budd Dx, Maguire not presentxo discuss this budget. -Mr.-Nickelson explained the proposed hudget~ He stated that Dr.-Maguire is concerned about the proposed budget. He has been advised by the State that as far as participation in the ~~- Mental Health Program, this budget is $65,000 over-budgeted. -Mr. Nickelson said that Dr. Maguire has been trying to-get agreement with private nursing homes .in order to reduce the cost of Support and Care of Persons, but so far he has not been successful. Page 447. June-249 1971. . j ____-_-_-_______====.Tune=24,=1971 _________________ Mr. Nickelson recommended that the ,Board approve the budget as .proposed with the instruction to~Ar. Maguire that if the State is going to charge oux• Co~unr_y far $60-,000 of the cost, he should reduce his expenditures in the proper places so that-he does not over expend as far as tb_e States px'ogram is concerned< It was suggested than the Board reduce the budget by $60$000 now so that the County does not have to pay taxes or.. this extra amount9 if it is not needed. However, it was stated that if raze budget is -reduced by $60,000 and if, at a later date, it is necess3t'y to spend the full $433,000 budgeted at the present time, it would be di.fficul~ to get the additional $60,000 because this would require making an amendment to the contt'atit. ~ime.spant discussing whether ro delete $60,000 from the budget or whether to leave it in. It was moved b_y Supervisor-Maxon, and seconded by Supervisor Madigan, that the-Mentacl Hea.Lth budget is to be reduced by $60,000 in Item No. 500 Support and care of Persons. ~v Bosworth interjected that there is a question as to what amount the Sfate has approved for the budget. Mr.~Mickelson read a lettex defied May l2 in which it is stated chat the State appxoved the budget and approved the funding for $433,000, Mx'.: Miclcelson s*_ated "*_•hat he needs to confer with Dr. Maguire and get clax•ification from Ehe State before making any further recommendation. Motion withdrawn. ~3o action taken at This time on the ,Mental Health budget. F'arsn and Home~Advisor Bud~e~ Mx. Nickelson stared that this budget, as always, is very economical. This department i.s run ver.•y efficientlyo There was some discussion about the need for replacement. of orae car for the department. Ori motia*i of Super•'visor McKillopy seconded by Supervisor Gilman., and unanimously carried, the Farm and Home Advisor budget was approved as-proposed. Memorial Ha.1l~E4ud~ei .Supervisor-Gilman stated that h.e wo.uld like to see enough money budgeted to replace the cooling system in Durham Memori.al_Hall. He presented a letter which justifiest'hi.s request, and Mro.Mickelson. handed ou_t copies of this letter to the Board members.. 'Fhe lefiter spoke of abandoning the present refrigeration and putting in a swamp cooler which would cost approximately $2,000, Supervisor Gilman asked what the amoune of carry°ovex is for this department., Mr. Hockett stated that-there is $7,000 left b.ut that thi& is still to be paid out in expenditurese On mo~ian of Supervisor. Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, the Memorial. Hal."1 budget was approved with the addition of $25000 to Item No. 620, Structures & Improvements, to puff in swamp cooling afi the Durham Memorial Ha 11. District Attorney. EudQet ~~Kenneth Leach, Di.strict,Ar-torney, was .p resent to discuss and explain his budget requests. .Nr. Nickelson made a few preliminary remarks concerning the polygraph program ar,.d staffing configuration in the District Attox'ney's office, specifically the transferring oat of i:he investigators to the:Shex'iff's Department and to Welfare Department. Mr. Leach stated that he has .planned a meeting with Mr. Robinson, Welfare Directox•., to .discuss a working relationship between the two depax'tmeats. He also stated that it has been demonstrated in the past the investigators have effectively handled the problem. T-[e stared that, not on1.y does he need the three investigators presently i. r. his office, but that he could use a fourth investigator, a"l though he is not requesting one at This time. He said that, if he could have the direct control of these people, he could use them more effectively. Once a case gets to the District Attorney level, it is there to be prosecuted, and the District Attorney wants to be x•esponsible for the work by having his investigators under his direct control. Page 448. dune 24, 1971 June~2~+,_1971 Supex°visor Maxon stated the necessity o£ having investigators in the Welfare Departmeret~ expressing ;the desire to .have an attorney who does nothiag but supervise-the investigators: Mr. Leach agreed and stated that his department can operate more efficiently by having the flexi.bi_I.ity of retaining the investigators in the District Attorneyas office and operatiaeg from there. Time spent discussing advantages and disadvantages o.f. having the investigators moved to the 'Welfare Department. Supervisor McKillop stated that he-does not agree with Administration's recommendation of moving the investigators .out of the District Attorneys office; his recommendation would be to retain two investigators in the'Distxict Attorneyas office-and transfer one-to Welfare .Depax'Lment. It was suggested that there be a ty~te of in~service training and education fo.r the social workers in WAlfare. Seminars and written legal memoranda could be utilized. Mr`. beach.excused himself at 2e40 p.mm to appear in Gourt for the return of a jury verdict., Discussion. on. staffing request-s follorae Mr. Nickelson recommends that the additional stenographer clerk ZZ, at a cost of $5;3.52, not be approved: -" 3'.t was decided to follow this recommendation, It wa.s--reeommer..ded that the request for range adjustment for chief. investigator fr,:om Bange 22.5 to 1iange 26.5 at a cost of $2,640 be denied, It was decided to follow this x'ecommendation. It 'was recommended to approve the range adjustments for the two criminal investigators--fx'om Sange 19.5 to Range 2005 ~instaad of to Range 23.0 as requested) a.t a cosr_ of $1,874n , l:n the matter of the reclassification- of the px'abate clerk from Range 13.0 to Range 14,5 at a cost of $516, the Board decided to take this matter under adpise- men.c and consider-it at a later date. Mr.. Leach returned at 2050 p:m. In. the matter. of .Memberships, the 'Boa rd decided to x'educt this Item 1Vo. 330 by $12, for..--two memberships., for the County does not pay for multiple memberships in asso;:iatior_s. In-,she master~xraf Item I3o> 430, `T'ransportation and Travel, the 'Boa rd decided' to reduce expenses by X500': - Tn the maftexuof Item ~o, 410, Special De.paxtmental Lxpense, the Board decided to x•ecluce the District Attorney's special fund of $5y000 by $2,500, leaving $2,500 and to eliminate the $900 for. education video *_apes. Mr .'-Leach stated that he would not.Qead-this $900, for he has plans of using video tapes on a share basis with other couni:ias9 thus reducing this cost.. This makes a new reduction of _ $3;.400 in Speo%al Department expense. , Discussion of Item No, 630, ~quipmento The request for a new electric typewx'iter for the proposed new position at a cost of 5550 was denied because the new-position was denied: the request for the purchase of three vehicles at a cost of 59,000 was"denied; the Board instead approving the purchase of -one car at a cost of $2y800,, at a cut, of 56200. The request for $625 worth of office furniture was withdrawn by Mr. Leach. After a discussion about the benefit of data processing to the District Attorneyas the 'Board approved $1;320 for this year's cost for a key-punch machine. These deletions make a net reduction of $7;375 in ~quipmen.t. Page449, June 24, 1971 ---------------==-==June 24q,19?1===------___-_____ Discussion regarding the polygraph grogram and the staffing configuration resumed. It was stated chat the CCCJ has a program. to aid in the funding of the training of tk~e investigators in the District Attorney°s office for the polygraph program. Z'he Dist.r..ict Attorney"s charges for polygraph services would probably be "`~ mileage plus S25 plus the regular. witness fees. Zn the matter of the staffing configuration, Supervisor Madigan asked if there could be a trail program leaving the investiga.-tors i.n the District Actorney`:s.office. Chairman Reynolds-stated that the Board has- the option to rearrange this configuration at any time if they see that it is necessary. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and unanimously carried, the District Attorney`'s budget was tentative approved with the follo~nng: de ler,,aons: Line I_t_e_m__No..____ _____E_xp_enditure Cla_ssi.fication Decrease Lncxease 110 Sal, & Wages, regular $10,382, 330 _ - Memberships 12, 430 'C:r•avel & Transportation. 1,000. 47.0 Spec. Dept. expense 3,400 630 Rquip. 79375. County Servir~ Area_Ru Bi11-~,awrencE, Assistant Auditor, itemized the following changes in the County Service Area proposed budgeto Service Area expenditure classification --- - - DecrEa_se ------- - Increase ]. Services and Supp"lies $ 100 11 ~tiiities 1.50 12 81 $ 100 13 °' l25 14 " 300 1S " 275 16 " 50 T 7 ,~ 810 18 - °F 90 .30 Services and Supplies 100 33 Utilities 100 On motion. of Superv:i.sor McKilop, seconded by Supervisor R eynolds and --- unanimously carried, "the following changes were approved for County Service Area No. 310 Seryc_e_ Area expenditure Classification _- Decrease Increase--_ 31 Salaries and Wages $ 380 31 Services and Supplies X50 31 Fixed Assets~•Outlay $1.9700 On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by 5upervisox' Maxon,and unanimously carried.,, the following change was appr.•:oved for County Service Area No. 37e Loans and Interest Payable $2,000 On *.notion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following change was approved for County Service Area No, 35a Loans and Interest Payable $1,815 Page 450. ,3une 24, 1971 June 24.. 1971 On xrcotion of Supex'crisor ~I~IcKillop, seconded by Supervisor I~axosa, and unanimously carried:; the b+zdget for County Service Area 3~0. :34 was approved as proposed. Fu~~paYSt to Government Code Section 29,081, Mr. _Mi4kelson requested that this hearing be continued to ~'uesday, June.29, 1971 following the regular Board of Supe-r,~~risors meecl.ng. AAJO~;'R~'~~T: `there being nothing f•ur•ther before the:Board a't rhi.s time, the meei:ing was adjasrrned at 3:25 p.m. co reeanvene.on Tuesday, .]~une 29, 1971 at 9:00 a.m.. AIT~ST: CLARK A, 'N~LSOA1, COII~-TY C7~RK By"°-~- - - - -~--~ :Boax•d of Supervisors' Clerk ~h man of the 'Bo~ d Page 451. ' June 24, 1971.