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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM071072 July 10, 1972 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Butte County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,mo pursuant to adjournment for Budget study, Present: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan, Maxon and Chairman Gilman. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, F.H< Seely, County Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisoxs~-Clerk. 72-1122 BUDGET SESSION Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, gave some opening remarks concerning the proposed budget. He stated that the legal requirements are that the Boar Board had 10 days from the opening date of this hearing to make changes in the budgets For the"se 10 days the Board can do anything they wish to the budget. After the 10 day period, the Board can only make subtractions to the budget. Mr. Nickelson stated that some of the departments were not in agreement with what the Administrative Officer has done to their budgets, They desire to speak to the Board in .their own behalf, Mr. Nickelson said that one of the problems that should bother the Board is the CSAC tax reform measure, the Governor's Bill and the compromise bill that is being developed, There is a tax rate limitation in the bill that is being developed. Supervisor Madigan said the County should have representation on CSAC to replace Jack McKillopo Proposed tax bill measures discussed. Supervisor Maxon set out his feeling concerning these bills; he felt this Board should support the tax limitations as proposed by the Governor, Proposed budget discussed. Expenditure program explained, ~ 72-1123 BUDGETS DISCUSSED Board of Supervisors Budget - Budget discussed, Increases explained, Supervisor Douthit said he would like to see the County go off Social Security program. Mr. Nickelson explained the history of the Social Security program in Butte Countyo He said there is no reason today why the County should be under the Social Security Program, RECESS: 9:25 RECONVENED: 9:30 Board of Supervisors budget again discussed. Time spent discussing the possibility of leasing cars for the Baard members and the travel expenses of the Board memberso Supervisor T3outhit said he would like to see the Board not renew their membership in CSACeChairman Gilman said he would like to see the new members attend a couple of the CSAC meetings before they make a decision in the matter, Purpose of CSAC discussed, Mrs, Dorothy Thresher, Gridley, stated that dues for CSAC takes $1306 for each Supervisors per year, She felt that the Board should give some thought to getting out of this organization, Supervisor Ladd gave his views on the matter of membership in CSAC. He felt the organization did have some effect, He said that maybe the conservatives should add their thoughts and keep the organization in the right direction. He felt the County should remain with the organization, It was moved by Supervisor Maxon and seconded by Supervisor Douthit that membership in CSAC should be removed from the Supervisor's Budgeto AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman Motion failed, Page 154, '` July 10, 1972 July I0, 1972 Supervisor Madigan said that under discussion of memberships, this Board was a member of the California Bank Protection Association at one time and he felt that the Board should consider belonging to it again, He felt they have been helpful to the County with bank protection work along the Sacramento Rivero Supervisor Madigan was requested to check and determine the amount of the dues for the organization and will report back to the Board,. It was moved by Supervisor Maxon that the Supervisors salaries be reduced to $600 per month. Motion died for lack of a second, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, the Board of Supervisors Budget was approved as proposed, AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Maxon ABSTAII3: Supervisor Douthit ASSESSMENT APPEALS BUDGET: Proposed budget explained by Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, He stated that the members of the Assessment Appeals Board objects to the last part of the last sentence of the Administrative Officer's remarks on page 4, namely, " and cost of attorney representing Assessor's Office. They do not want to be tied in with the Assessor, Matter discussed; agreed that this would be eliminated, On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the Assessment Appeals Board budget was approved with the deletion of that last portion of the sentence on Page 4 of the Budget, to-wit: "and cost of attorney representing Assessor's Office," ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET: Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the budget. Increase in equipment maintenance discussed, It is felt that it is more economical to xepai~r the present vehicle than to buy a new automobile. Discussed matter of car assigned to Administrator. Matter of salary for Administrator discussed, It was moved by Supervisor Maxon and seconded by Supervisor Douthit that the Administrative Officer's salary be set at $18,000. AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman Motion failed, Supervisor Maxon stated that he ~ uld be willing to consider the salary of any department hear based on a profit producing basis. Mr. Mickelson stated that there was no way that this theory could be applied. Extra help discussed, Mr, Mickelson stated that this item could be reduced $300 or $400, $400 was requested to be deleted from Item 120, extra help, leaving a balance of $600 in this item, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Administrative Budget was approved with the reduction of Item 120, extra help in the amount of $400, leaving a balance of $600 in this item, AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon RECESS: 10:05 RECONVENED: 10:20 Page 155. July 10, 1972 .~ _________________July_lo,~1972=__----________ PURCHASING BUDGET: The Administrative Officer explained this proposed budget. He explained the changes in staffing, Extra help is used for vacation relief, Discussed the possibility of using CWEP people to fill in for vacation relief. This program will be in operation some time during August, Program discussed, Mr, Nickelson did not think that the CWEP program people will work as you cannot get good effective help out of these people, They have not had the training needed for these positions, Time spent discussing the use of these people for extra help positions, It was stated that the County cannot use these people to replace regular personnel. Supervisor Douthit asked if the County could have a system where each department does it's own purchasing, Matter discussed. Chairman Gilman stated that this department saves the County a great deal of money. Tf allowed each department to do their own purchasing, the Board would have no control of the purchases made by the departments, Matter of purchasing discussed. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, Purchasing Budget was approved as proposed. AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan, Maxon and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Douthit MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Dr, Maguire, Director of Mental Health, made introductory statement concerning the proposed budget for this department, He gave the background history of this program. Originally this program was operated on a 50-50`~ basis, At the present time, the gross budget represents about 7~ County money. He said that last year the Community 5ervi.ees Division was transferred to the Welfare Department. A team of Mental Health professionals was placed in the Welfare Department to handle these services. Dr, Maguire stated that over the past year they have worked on and developed three new programs. Programs set out and discussed, They propose . a program to provide comprehensable health services. They propose a 15 bed stabilization facility in the Chico area; this is the alternative for the l5 bed family care facility, This would provide a meaningful service to these people, They have developed with the assistance of the Probation Department, Superior Court and Childrens Home 'Society a program to direct mental care to the juveniles at Juvenile Hall. This would be social rehabilitation services to these juveniles. He explained how this would be funded, Supervisor Maxon asked Mr, Nickelson if he had analized the contract for the Chico operation for the 15 bed facility. This contract is being put in final form at this time. It was asked if this would have an adverse affect on the budget of the County Hospital. Mr. riickelson said the Trustees of the hospital would have to answer that question. Dr. Maguire stated that the manager of the hospital has informed him that they do not want an contract with Mental Health this year. He said that at this point they are operating without any agreement with the CountyrHospital. Chairman Gilman said it appeared to him that the County has an exposure in this matter. Matter of contract with County hospital discussed. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that the Contract is in final form and it can be approved. It was suggested that the Hospital trustees approve the extension of the last years Page 156. 3uly 10, 1972 - ___-_-__-~.~.=====July 101 1972= = = = = =W W=_______ contract for Mental Health services, Matter of extension of the present contract discussed. The contract with Chico Memorial Hospital has been revised and will need budgetary approval. It should ba moved along as rapidly as possible, stated the Board members. Activity sheet explained by Dr. Maguire. Present in-patient load explained. Dr. Maguire stated that the Board had requested a brief evaluation of the contract with "The Bridge" and he said he could not do this at this time, The contract has been modified considerably. Proposed budget explained by Dr. Maguire. Federal matching funds For the proposed Youth Crisis program set out and discussed. Chairman Gilman asked Dr. Maguire to give a quick run down on the Youth Crisis program. Dr, Maguire explained the program, He said the funding has only developed in the past few months. This program has been presented to the Mental Health Advisory Board, Superior Court and Probation Department, and has bean approved by these departments. Ha explained who would be handled under this program. They have found a respectable organization that is interested in working with them on this program. The Children's Home Society would like to work with this program. Don Nissen, Probation Officer, said ha would answer any questions that the Board members might have concerning this program. Mr, Nissen said this program would have side effects on Juvenile Hall. He said that something has to be done about the needs at Juvenile Ha11. He said the youths that they are discussing are the responsibility of the Probation Department. He explained what they hoped to do under this program, He said it was hoped that they would be able to give these youths the professional guidance that these juveniles need. Dr, Maguire will head the program and it will be primarily for the first offenders. The Direotor_~of the Childrens Home Society explained the program. They have put together a program that has been approved at the State level. The program would buy a team of professional social workers who would be available 24 hours a day. They would respond at any time called by the Probation Dept. They are proposing two 6 bed homes for emergency care for the youths that are in need of out-of-home care, The idea of the program is to keep the youngster at home in the first place; the child does not get labelled in this way. This program is designed to keep youths from leaving the community. Mr, Nissen said that part of this program is teaching the parents how to handle these children. He feels that it is a good program. Chairman Gilman asked about the funding of this program. Dr, Maguire explained that the County posts for this program would be about $6,000, as it now stands. Proposed budget and services supplied discussed. Supervisor Maxon asked how long it would take to cgmpute the costs for the program from the time of implementation of the Short Doyle services. Dr. Maguire said he could get these costs within the next few days. Supervisor Maxon said it would be helpful if Dr. Maguire could show what mental health services cost prior to the Short Doyle program. Dr. Maguire explained the proposed alcoholism program services using Hughes Act money. This would provide some residential care for the alcoholic. They have come up with a plan to provide four beds for male alcoholics: He explained the program. Mr, Kirkpatrick, Orovilla, stated that he was interested in the program. He said he has been connected with the Alcoholic program in Butte County for a number of years. He said these people do need help, Prior to acting on this budget, Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see the information requested from Dr. Maguire. Supervisor Madigan said he would like to see.. the action of the Hospital Board that should be Page 157, July Z0, 1972 _______________JulylOs39Z2=====_____ _____ taken Wednesday night at their meeting. Proposed budget discussed and put over for decision at this time. Dr, Maguire stated he would get the required information as quickly as possible, No action taken at this time, RECESS: 11:55 ~ECDNVENED: 1:30 72-1124 BUDGET DISCUSSION CONTINUED PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, present at this time to discuss the proposed budget for his department, Mr. Nickelson set out revenues for this department. Estimated revenue from SB 325 discussed. Mr, Castleberry suggested that the road projects be approved as funds are available, SB 325 states specifically that these are additional road monies. Road tax discussed. Mr. Castleberry explained the projects that are proposed for these funds, The projects are set out on pages 112 and 113 of the proposed budget, Supervisor Maxon felt that the County has more money than last year and that this special road tax should be eliminated. Chairman Gilman asked Pir,•Castleberry how he proposed to finance the widening of the Skyway, Mr. Castleberry explained this project. He said that right-of-way costs between Neal Road and Bille Road for the Skyway is estimated at $110,000. It was moved by Supervisor Maxon and seconded by Supervisor Douthit that the Board eliminate the $300,000 special road tax fund, eliminating the projects set out on pages 112 and 113. AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman Motion failed, Supervisor Maxon said that in this budget there is $95,DOD proposed for the road construction on Pentz Road between Lucky Seven Ranch to Pentg- Magalia, He feels that this money should be used to improve the road to Lime Saddle. Right-of-way acquisitions on Paradise Skyway discussed. Road projects discussed. Supervisor Douthit said people have mentioned that the stretch of road westerly of Paradise is critical; it would appear to him that it should have priority, Another critical area is the road leading to the Upper Thermalito Bridge. The Skyway needs work on it between Chico and Paradise. The State Division of Highways has recommended to the Legislature that this stretch of road be taken into the State Highway system. Mr, Castleberry said that Public Works proposed to build one mile of passing lanes on this road, Discussed how the situation should be handled, Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see the money for the Pentz Road used For the Skyway. It was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and unanimously carried that the following items be transferred for rights of way acquisition or widening of the Skyway: Pentz Bridge across Dry Creek $30,000 Pentz Road, Lucky Seven Ranch to Pentz-Magalia $95,000 Reflectors on road discussed. Mr. Castleberry said the cost of these reflectors installed is about $1.50 per reflector. Page 15$. July 10, 1972 •--------------JulylOs 1922_--_ Purchase of equipment discussed. This portion of budget should be reduced to $96,800, The office trailer has been purchased and was not pulled out of this budget, Discussed whether the purchase of graders should go out to bid. It was felt that the Purchasing Agent should be authorized to negotiate to make a deal for these graders. Equipment purchases proposed set out and discussed, Mr. Nickelson was requested to give the Board a report en the costs when the chain saws are purchased. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, Public Works Budgets (pages 100 through 118) was approved. AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Maxon BUILDING & SUBDIVISION INSPECTION BUDGET: APPROVED Proposed budget for wilding and Subdivision inspection discussed. Budget reduced by $g00 for. the purchase of the Citizen's band base station and two walkie-talkies already purchased. $2,60C deleted for the purchase of a pick-up, already purchased. Mr. Castleberry stated that this budget was in the black, There is a building boom right now. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and carried, the Building and Subdivision Inspection Budget was approved with the deletion of the $900 for the citizen's band base station and two walkie- talkies and the .$2,600 for. the pickup, AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan, Maxon and Chairman Gilman Supervisor Maxon said he would like to sea this budget taken from the Public Works Department and placed outside the department. Inspections for electrical connections discussed, Mr, Castleberry said he would review this matter with P.G, & E, Temporary connections to homes are now being inspected. Supervisor Ladd question Mr, Glander about inspections for agricultural buildings, FIRE PROTECTION BUDGET;__APPFtOVED Proposed budget discussed. Mr, Letson said he *aas not in agreement with the proposed budget on one item. He had proposed the hiring of a Clerk-dispatcher under the County agreement. Request explained. He said he felt he owed it to his people to request this position. Request discussed. Mr. Nickelson explained why this was eliminated. He feels that the County is receiving adequate service by the State Division of Forestry, He said there was no way the County could run its own Eire department as cheaply as it is being run by the State, Request discussed. Mr, Nickelson asked Mr, Letson if they could continue for another year with the present staffing in the office, Mr. Nickelson said the County might be able to assign a PEP employee to them. Mr. Letson said it would have to be a qualified person, The budget could be approved subject to further consideration of the use of a PEP employee as a dispatcher for the Division of Forestry, It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried that the Fire Protection budget be approved, subject to further consideration being given to the use of a PEF employee as a dispatcher. Supervisor Maxon asked Mr. Letson to give some thought for a fire protection service for the Larwin Development in Magalia, Mr, Letson said that some thought has been given to this matter, He explained how the matter could be handled, Discussed; no action taken. FUTURE BUDGET STUDY DATES DISCUSSED Time spent discussing future dates for budget study. Wednesday, July 12th, 1972, at 10:00 a.m, set as next budget session. ADJOURNMENT '~ The Board recessed this budget session at 3:00 to rec ne budget session on Wednesday, Julg-l2th, 1972 at 10:0 a• ATTEST: C .RK A. NELSON, C U~LERK Page 3.59. July 1972