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July 20, 1477
Budget Session
Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Winston and Chairman Richter,
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, William Lawrence, County
Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Clerk
of the Board .
77-1439 CORRECTIONS TO PROPOSED BUDGET-LATE BUDGET REQUESTS AND/OR
CLEANUP ADJUSTMENTS
C if ickelson, Administrative Officer, reported that here is a number of
corrections that are necessary to be made in the proposed budget. Mike Pyeatt,
Administrative Analyst, set out the corrections for Board's review. Mr. Nickelson
requested that decisions on the budgets be held until the complete review of al l
departmental budgets is completed. Areas where cuts can be made will be set out.
Corrections are as follows:
Board of Supervisors, page 2
Account 33 -Memberships. Increase CSAC membership $115 from $8,325
to $8,440; and provide $3,771 For RCRC membership approved 6y the Board on
April 14.
Total Increase: $3,8$6
Treasurer-Tax Collector, page 18
Account 63 -Equipment. Add $300 for additional microfiche viewer
for office.
Total increase: $300
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance, page 34.
Account 62 -Structures Improvements. Rebudget $1,463 for sprinkler
materials at Paradise Library.
Total increase: $1,463.
Superior Court, page 68
Account 36 -Professional Services. Requests for $20,000 for investigator
to aid court in annual and Biennial reviews of existing guardianships and
conservarorships and the appointment of attomays for their representation. (State
mandated - AB 1417 (1976) & 187 (1977).
Discussed. Tentatively approved $10,000 for such account.
Total increase: $10,000.
Chico Municipal Court, page 74.
Account 38 -Rents-Equipment. Add $2,054 for rental of magnetic tape
incoder.
Total increase - $2,054.
De t. of Health Services - Pa 208
Account 43.006. Add $15,700 for the combined travel in the budget Far
this department.
Total increase - $!5,700.
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Fire Protection age 148
Account 36 ~ Sc edule "A"contract. Delete one relief fire fighter ($5,360),
add equipment maintenance supervisor for winter standby ($1,198), and add
supervisor vehicle mileage ($800). Net decrease $3,362.
Total decrease: $3,362.
Refuse Disposal, page 230.
Account 36.076 -Refuse Hauling. Delete $100,000 since refuse hauling
contracts are being cancelled.
Account 36.072 -Land Fill Hauling. Decrease by $30,000 as fill in this
amount was approved several weeks ago and only $30,000 would be needed to get
them through this year.
Total decrease: $130,000.
Superintendent of Schools, pa0e 250.
Account 3S -Office Expense. Add $4,000
Total increase: $4,000.
Farm and Home Advisor a 258
ccount -equipment. Add $4,200 for compact pickup truck with air
conditioning and shell to replace wreaked vehicle.
Total increase: $4,200
77-1440 REVIEW OFBlJDGET
is a son stated that no where in the budget is the subvention to the
fire districts. About '`$120,000 will be needed to be added for this.
5eoondly, he stated ihat~tFiore is a problem out at the FROC parking
lot; the lot is becoming unusable from the heat. Mr. Castleberry set out the
background of the situation. Paving discussed. It would take from $5,000 to
$10,000 to repair this paving. Board to look at the pocking area. No action on
this situation at this time.
Building 85ubdivision, Page i38, Account 36 -microfilming supplies
are needed in the amount of $3,250.
Public Ihbrks -Mapping, Account 3S -microfilming supplies are needed
in the amount of $3,250.
Total increase for the two accounts : $6,500.
Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, set out his analysis of the financial status
at this time. On Page S-2 of the budget, the total is reasonably~close. In the
Revenue Sharing Account there is another $352,000 that would be available for
use to cut the tax rate. This developed from interest. It is unbudgeted.
Chairman Richter stated he hoped that the Board would not use Revenue Sharing
funds to reduce the tax rate.
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Mr. Lawrence stated that fhe Assessment Rini and evaluation problem
has not been resolved yet. Anti-Recession funds are a matter for fhe Board's
consideration, also. Estimated tax rate at this time would be 2.$5. Mr. Lawrence
gave the Board members a memo setting out the above facts. There is $175,000
sales tax impounded fur the City of Chiw; this is not in the budget. The County
is waiting for an opinion from the Attorney Genera! on the matter.
Redistribution of salary increases explained.
Reserve for contingencies discussed. Proposed this year - $3,100,000.
Mr. Lawrence stated he still felt the Board would hove to reduce the
Budget by $1,500,000 to keep present tax rate.
FOLLOWING BUDGETS DISCUSSED;
County Library -Page 254.
Mrs. Josephine Terry, County Librarian, spoke concerning the staffing
needs for the library. She spoke concerning three-parttime positions:
I. One at Durham Library -this enables this to keep the library opened
3 days a week. It is a shame to keep the library closed the other days.
Mrs. Terry felt it would be more economical to raise this position to
a full time position.
2. Paradise library -use has increased. Requested that one part time
position be raised to a full time position.
3. Stock clerk-delivery man. She feels that this should be a full time
position as he makes deliveries to ail branches of the library. They
are pressed to have this person a full time employee.
Under memberships, she requested an additional packet of film service.
Use of these films has increased. Annual cost For the additional packet would
be $1,700. Also under membership, she requested.$20.00 additional for
publication of research and records. This provides a function that the library needs.
Total increase requestedi is about $15,600.
Budget left open; no decision made on requests.
Sheriff-Coroner Budget -Page l08-114.
Larry Gillick, Sheriff, stated he hoped the Board would give his
requests full consideration regarding his packet he sent to the Board members
in reference to a re-organization in the Sheriff's Department. Last year the
Grand Jury criticized his department feeling that his organizational chart was
skimpy and that the department is under staffed.
Sheriff Gillick said he has a great need for more manpower and more
men in supervisorial positions. Justification for his requests set out. Re-organizational
chart explained. He needs a patrol division around the clock. Twenty-Four hour
patrol is necessary and is essential to their operations. With his present staff,
it is impossible to have the day patrol.
Work schedule of his investigators explained. Patrol division could handle
the preliminary investigations.
Sheriff Gillick also requested three lieutenants. A man is needed around
the clock in the jail facility. The attitude of prisoners is more difficult now than
in years past. Watch commander would be a lieutenant. The night captain
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would be in tbarge of patrol divisions. A captain would head the Administration
and Services Division. Duties of the lieutenants and captains explained.
Total request estimated to amount to $200,695.95.
Richard Brush, Lt., spoke coneeming the request for a technician for his
department to take care of evidence. It is necessary to have a R $ I technician
as it is impossible for Lt. Brush to cope with all the evidence at this time. He stated
that evidence makes or breaks the cases. He stated an inventory ledger of evidence
is kept. They are using the same number of people to work in this department except
for extra help. Operations of the department set out. He also requested an additional
clerk position.
Chairman Richter questioned Sheriff Gillick about security around the jail.
Suggested the use of CETA guards to secure the jail. Mr. Rackerby will look into
this suggestion. Chairman Richter also asked about experiments relating to vehicle
assignments. Vehicles could be purchased and assigned to an individual deputy. Sheriff
Gillick stated he had a copy of the article about this experiment in another state.
Sheriff Gillick presen#ed a petition to the .Board: ~ from people requesting
a pick up truck for the Butte Meadows area.
Sheriff Gillick stated he would appreciate the Board's consideration regarding
his requests far reorganization of his deportment.
RECE S5: 10:45
RECONVENED : 105
Building $ Subdivision Inspection. Mr. Castleberry stated they were now in
~reement with this budget. This relates to pages 142 & 143.
Environmental Rsview - ge 146
Ear son, Director, set out the number of positions in this budget. Fle is
present to request a desk and executive chair for the person allowed from CETA.
Request would be for desk - 3230 and executive chair-$150.
Taken under consideration.
A ricultural De rtment - e 154
Joe Bandy, Agricu tura Commissioner, stated that this budget covers
many functions. Administrative Officer recommented many cuts. Account 30-
Maintenance-equipment, requested 3450 in this account. The vehicles need fire
extinguishers. Maintenance costs for vehicles has gone up. Mr. Bandy stated that
if they are to loose their mobi lity, then the effectiveness of the office would be
lost. Transportation and travel account projection sat out. He requested that the
Board give consideration to the maintenance of the~uipment and to transportation
and travel. Space in Chico is also a problem. Spoke concerning executive style chairs
and attache cases. He stated they need a special type case. He was told he could
secure the attache cases from Purchasing. Mr. Bandy had estimated cost of gasoline
at .65 per gallon and Administrative Officer #elt this was high. Chairman Richter felt
the county employees should use the self-service stations; the sas would be cheaper.
The County could secure VISA cards for use for gas only. Administrative Office will
check on this.
tdo action taken on these requests.
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Assessor - Pa a 22
Emp oyment of six additional oppraisers explained by Ai Anderson, Assessor.
Justification for these positions set out. Computer Assiste~lAppraiser Program
explained. Data Processing Director has called Mr. Anderson and has stated that
money is running out for the man doing this work. The programmer might have to be
changed and the office might not be able to test the program this year.
Mr. Anderson stated ha hoped that the Board would consider his request
for the six additional appraisers. Request taken under consideration.
County Clerk_ - Page 86
Cla A. son, County Clerk, stated he was present because he has o
problem. The workload in his department has increased; he has Statistics t0 support
his request. Ne challenged the Administrative Office when he states that he is not
in need of help.
Mr. Nelson stated there is a staff of men available that understand his needs. They
will come to this department and anajize his needs. A team of people from the Judicial
Council personnel will be here next week to review his operations and his staffing.
This is their speciality and they know how the office should function and how the
personnel should be handled. This team will know if he needs more help.
Mr. Nelson requested that the Board give consideration to holding his budget
until this team completes the work. Family Support Division of the District Attorney's
Office has placed about 500 cases with his office.
The Courts will also submit a letter relating to the staffing.
Chairman Richter said the budget would be held open for the present.
District Attorne Bvd et - Pa a 92
Ken Leac ,District Attorney, spoke concerning the matter of the deletion
of desks, chairs and one electric typewriter. The other thing he would like the Board
to consider is the salary adjustment for Mrs. Elisabeth Maxon that does the public
Administrator's job; she is well qualified and he felt was entitled to the solary adjustment.
Mr. Leach spoke regarding the expense item for the Chief Investigator
to go to the National Academy. This would be a proper professional improvement
program for him. The cost is estimated at $750. This is a 10-week course. Mr. Brooks received
his acceptance to the academy.
Mr. Leach requested that the Board give consideration to these requests.
No action taken at this time.
Fire Protection-Re ular Service - Pa a 150
Jo n Thurman, representing F e State Division of Forestry, sta ted that two
Fire engines had been requested and were in the proposed budget. They hove inoreased
in cost an additional $10,000 each or an additional $20,000 would be needed to be
added to the budget under equipment.
Mr. Mickelson stateed" that maybe the Board should re-analize the type
fire engines required. The County has a policy that as engines get older, they transfer
them to rural fire departments. Mr. Thurmon explained the type engines proposed.
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Mr. Thurman stated that since the budget had been prepared, the Fire
Department has been directed to form a volunteer department in Fbncut. Now
Concow needs a volunteer department. Neither of these are included in the
budget. Starter costs would be $10,000 for a company of ten volunteers. Afire
engine:: would be needed for each department. At this time, in order to have enough
man power to respond, they would 6e requesting 15 men rather than 10 volunteers.
Supervisor wnston asked why the fire engines could not be purchased with
Revenue Sharing funds. Agreed this would be a proper expenditure.
Mr. Thurman also brought up the item of the light attack vehicle.
$2,000 was also cut for vehicle maintenance for Schedule C vehicles. Justification
for these items set out. Radio maintenance was also cut; they need this to install
radios for the volunteer units. Training materials would also be needed to train
the volunteers. It was felt that an additional $58,510 would 6e needed. This
would include the light attack vehicle.
Requests discussed; taken under consideration.
R1=CESS: I1 :50
RECO NVE N@ D: 1:30 p.m.
Develo ment Commission - Pa a 40
Bo Nic o son, Director, requested that the Board continue the tourist
activities. He commented that the Chico Chamber were contemplating raising the
tourist tax to .Ob and they suggest that the County go to the same rate. Set out
the funds that would be collected through the raising of the bed-tax.
Mr. Niekholson feels the County should participate in the boat show; this
is the only item he was arguing with the County about.
It was suggested that there be a joint power agenry to work on the matter of
the raising of the bed tax.
Requests taken under submission.
77-1442 BUDGETS TENTATIVELY APPROVED
Chairman tic ter stated t e Board would now review the budgets individually
and add or delete the items set out in the above review.
Board of Supervisors Budget -Page 2
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Board of Supervisors Budget was tentatively approved with
the addition of $3,736 for items set forth in the review.
Assessment A als Board Bud et - Pa e 4
Budget tentative y approved.
Administrative Officer - Pa e 6
budget tentative y approved.
Administration 1Housin ~ Communi Development -Page 8
Budget tentatively approved. ~ ~~
_Auditor-Controller -Page 10
No action; comments to be made tomorrow,
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Purchasin and Civil Disaster -Page 14
udget tentative y approved.
Purchasin and Civil Disaster - Pa a l6
Budget tentative y approved.
Treasurer-Tax Collector - Pa a IB
On motion of Supervisor emke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the Treasurer-Tax Collector Budget was approved with the
addition of $3D0 to Account 63, Equipment.
Assessor - Pa a 22
Request for personnel to be discussed later when CETA slots are discussed.
Personnel - Pa a 26
Jim Raccer y; Personnel Director, has proposal that will be resulting in
a reduc#ivn in this budget. Budget to be discussed later.
Co_u_nty Counsel -Page 28
County ounce as an additional position proposed; this budget includes
this position. Budget held in abeyance at this time.
Elections - Pa a 30
udgettentatively approved.
$vilding & Grounds ~i11i1aintenance - Pa a 34
n motion o Supervisor digan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Building 8~ Grounds Maintenance Budget was tentatively
approved with the addition of $I,463 ro Aewunt62, Structures, Imp. & Gmds.
Revenue Sharin Allocations - Pa es 38 ~ 39
Chairman Rio ter suggested t of t e fire engine purchases that are in the
Fire Deportment {$120,000) be included in this budget. Supervisor Lemke requested
that $56,910 be added far the light attack vehicle. It was felt that the Oroville
Community Center and Paradise Community Center projects could be deleted for the
present and include the $200,000 for police vehicles and fire trucks.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Oroville Community Center and Paradise Community
Center funds were deleted from the Revenue Sharing Allocations budgets, $63,000
was deleted from the Sheriff's Deportment $udget allocated for vehicles and the
Revenue Sharing Allocations Budgets were tentatively approved with tha following
allocation of funds approved:
$140,000 - 2 fire engirres for Fire Protection Budget
30,000 -Light Attack vehicle
80,000 - 17 Sheriff's cars "
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, $I,D00,000 was deleted From the Federal Revenge Sharing
Allocations, Community Development Projects and place in the General Fund
to help fund art"ofi#he••SHariff~'stfaepartment or Probation Department for public
protection programs and directed the Auditor to set up a Public Works Improvement Fund.
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Develo ant Commission - Pa a 40
Supervisors Lem a and Madigan were appointed as a committee to
look at this department and its operation. Chairman Richter stated his objection
to the subsidy to the Chambers of Commerce. Supervisor Winston fait the
Chambers do provide a function. The Committee will ask the Chambers if they
would like to address themselves • to the msttex~hairman Richter stated he would
like to see the Board start phasing out these donations to the Chambers.
Budget left as proposed.
Centro! Services - P e 42 throw h •S3
Supervisor Vl~inston spo a regarding the leasing of tors for Board members
and of those that use their own vehicles and put in for mileage. tie suggested that
the Board members be given a monthly mileage allowance. Travel costs discussed.
Mr. Nickelson will consider the matter of mileage allowance and determine if an
account could be set up for this function. He stated that such an account would
not affect the budget at this time.
Central Services Print shop budget tentatively approved. Supervisor Lemke
stated he had a question on the printing. Spoke concerning the matter of 2~color runs;
he felt the letter heads should be only one color. This will be considered during
future printing of letterheads.
Central Stores Budget tentatively approved.
Centro) Services{antral Communications Budget tentatively approved.
Central Services-Regional Communications Budget :•ellminafed from.budget.
General Insurance-Clearing Aceount~ Page 54
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the General insurance -Clearing Account Budget was tentatively
approved with the reducing of X230,000 Account 27, Insurance -General.
Em !o ees Benefits - Paga 5b
Emp oyees Benefits Budget tentatively approved.
Contributions -Other Agencies -Page 57
Tentative y approved.
Grant Matchi Pe uirements Bud et - P e 58
Tentative y approved.
Public Works General Services - Pa a 60
entative y approved.
Data Processin Services - Clearin Account-lie a b2
o iscusse at ater time.
Unallocated Bud et - Pa a 63
.._. Tentative y approved.
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Tele hone Account -Page b4
entative y approved.
Utilities Budget - Pa a 65
~e ative~y proved.
Grand Ju Bud et - Pa a b6
Tentat~pproved.
Superior Court Budgett - Papa e~b8
C!n itmtitioR ~;Supe+~risor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously
carried, $10,000'ivas added to Account 36, Prof. 8~ Specialized Services.
Superior Court-Legal Research Assistant -Page 70
Tentative y approved. ~'~
Bi s Judicial Court - Pa a 72
Tentative y approved
Chico Munici I Court - P e 74
n motion o pervisor eiey, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, budget tentatively approved with the addition of $2,054
to Account 39, Rents $Leases-Equipment.
Gridle Judicial Court - Pa a 78
Tentative y approved.
Oroville Judicial Court -Poe $0
entative y approved.
Paradise Judicial Court - Pa a 82
Tentative y approved.
Court Work Referral Pro ram - Pa a 84
Requested a statistica report on this program. Budget tentatively approved.
C_ _ounty Clerk - Pasge 8b
No action at this time.
District Attorney - Pa a 90 throe h 94
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Tentative y approved.
District Attorne - Famil Su rt Division - Pa a 96
Discussed; tentative y approved.
District Attome -Consumer Protection Unit - Pa a 100
Discussed; tentative y approved.
District Attome -Le al Advisor to Law Enforcement - Pa a 102
Program terminated; to en out of udget.
Court Re otters - Pa a 104
Tentative y approved.
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Public DeFender -Page 106
Discussed; tentatively approved.
sheriff-Coroner - Pa a 108 throw h 1119
Discussed; action e d over at this time. To be discussed ~Thursdayf July 21, 1977.
:unstable - Pa a 120
entative y approved.
'~AarShal' ~ Pa a 122
Tentative y approved.
r Constable - Pa a 124
Tentative y approved.
le Corstable - Pa a 126
Tentative y approved.
adise Constable - Pa a 128
Tentative y approve Discussed the complaint of the Constable that the County
I not buy his uniforms; judge requires that the uniform be wom in Court. IVo action.
yen i le Ha_l_l~- Pa a 130 •
Tentative y roved.
bation De artment - P e 132
One position added ere. Discussion will be had later an positions ro be funded
Manpower. No action at this time.
Idin & Subdivision kis ction - Pa a 136
Tentative y approved.
ldin & Subdivision Ins ction - Pa a 138
On motion of Supervisor m e, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
•ried, budget tentatively approved with the addition of $3,250 added to Account 36, Prof.
Specialized Services.
ildin Ins ection Pa a 140
Tentative y approved.
iter Services -Page 144
Contract with Paradise In•igation District discussed. Felt budget should be left
proposed. Tentatively approved.
iil Disasfer and Water Resources - P e 145
udget unit terminated.
-ironmental Review - Pa a 146
CETA emp oyee given to this department. Requesf for desk considered; felt That
lesk could be found for this department. Budget tentatively approved.
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Fire Protection - Pa a 148
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously
carried, Fire Protection Budget, Account b3-equipment was reduced by $120,000..
Fire Protection Volunteer Program -Page 152
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and unanimously
carried, Fire Protection Volunteer Program, Account 41-Special Dept. Expense was increased
by $3,500 for Honcut Volunteer Department.
A petition was filed from Concow residents requesting County assistance in the
formation of a Volunteer Fire Deportment for their area. This department would not be
able to be started at the cost of $10,000 as the Covnty will have to secure a fire engine
for them. It was stated that the Board would discuss the formation d•' the Cancow-Yankee
Hill volunteer department tomorrow.
Discussed subsidizing the Paradise, EI Medio, etc. fire departments. Formation
of a county-wide service areo discussed. The -rdFah, areas wou Id have more fire protection
if they formed their own districts, it was felt.
It was moved by Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried,
that the County pursue with the proceedings to form a less than County-wide service area
for fire protection, for all areas not now provided with fire service, and to set out the
zones of benefit and to set a tax rate; with public hearings set to get input from the people
throughout the County.
AYE5: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley and Chairman Richter
NOES: Supervisor Winston.
Auditor will bring bock a calculation on subsidies for the fire districts in the
riculture De artment -Pace 154
Requests of Agricu tura ammissioner discussed. Felt budget should be left
proposed. Tentatively approved.
ces Poison Sales - Pacie 158
rder - Paae 160
RECESS; 3:20
approved.
NED: 3:30
nn in Commission - Poe 152
Discussed] fe t t pt 17,685 should be added for the Connerly $ Associates
tract for preparing the Housing Element, No money has been placed in the budget
the General Plan revisions.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Modigan and unanimously
ed, $17,685 was added for the Connerly and Associates contract for the housing element,
funds to be taken from the Revenue Sharing funds. Bvdget tentatively approved.
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Animal Control -Page iGb
Budget discussed. Steve Musselman, Administrative Analysts, commented that
the County has taken in about 520,000 in revenue for sale of the dog licenses. License
fees go up in January and revenue will then increase. Census taking discussed.
Budget tentatively approved.
Pubiic Guardian - Pia a 170
Tentative y1 cpproved.
Local envy Formation Commission -Page 172
Tentative y approved.
Fish and Game Commission - Pa a 174
Tentative y approve .
Public Works-Deportment of Transportation -Page 176_
Tentatively approved. -"
Balance of Public Works Budget left open at this time.
Perblic Works -Mapping -Page 180
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
carr[ed, Public Works-Mopping budget was tentatively approved with the addition of $3,250
to Accounty 36, Prof. $ Specialized Services.
Public Works -Trans nation S stems - Pa a 196
On motion of Supervisor m e, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
carried, Public Works -Transportation Systems Budget was increased to add SIO,ODA
to Account 63- equipment.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that the Board could
authorize hirn to apply for transportation funds to get the transportation programs going.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, ;s.e conded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, Public Works director was directed to apply for the transportation
grant funds in the amount of $42,000.
Mr. Castleberry will work with Mr. Micke'lson and Mr. Lawrence on the
application far transportation funds. He will coordinate his efforts with the cities and
get the application an its way.
Public Works, Equipment Maintenance Page 198 ~ 200
Budgets tentative y proved.
Department of Health Services -Page 202
Tentative y approved.~~~
De rtment of Health Services Summa -Poe 203
Tentative y approved.
De rtment of Health Services General Administration - Pa a 204
Tentatively approved. ~~
D___pt._of Health Services, Generai Services -Paste 208
,700 added. Budget tentatively
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Public hiealth-County Medical Services (Ambulance) Poge 212
tentative y approved.
De artrnent of Health Services-Environmental Health Pa a 214
Positions to discussed ater. Equipment left in.
Mental Health - Pa a 218
airman tic ter felt the County should go out to bid for the leasing of the
Mental Health Building in Chico. The County could tafce an obtion on one of the lots
sug8ested and place itself in the position to purchase the lot and sign a contrach with
the builder. The County could go for a per foot rental cost. The County could put up
the option money and go through the normal procedures. Chairman ft;chter suggested
that the Administrative Officer move in that direction and have Dr. Maguire and his
people move in that direction.
It was felt that the County was under no obligation to either of the proposals.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor lVbseley and unanimously
carried, the Administrative Officer was directed to move in the direction set out above.
Mental Health - Dru Counselin - Pa a 224
Tentative y approved.
Mental Health Detoxification - P e 226
Tentative y approve .
Contribution to Medi-Gal Program - Pa a 228
Tentative y approved.
Refuse Disposal -Page 230
On motion of Supervisor i..emlce, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
carried, Refuse Disposal Budget was tentatively approved with the deletion of $30,000 from
Account 36.072 and $100,000 from Account 3b.076.
Welfare Administration - Pa a 232
enfative y approved.
Welfare Aids - Pa a 236
Tentatively approved.
Welfare General Relief - Pa a 237
entative y approve .
CETA PUBIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT - Pa a 238
Tentative y approved.
CETA Title VI PPTP - Pa a 239
im c cer y exp wined the budget. Tentatively approved.
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Man wer Administration - Pa a 240
The Board as ed if it wou d possible for Title VI to put together a
unit in the Sheriff's Department for deputies. Mr. Rackerby explained the situation.
Could not use Title VI.
Under Title I there are 20 additional jabs for the County«~ Some of these
could be used to augment the 5heriff`s Department. This program is guaranteed to
September, (978. There are additional requests for these employees but some could
be considered for Sheriff deputy positions.
Mr. Rockerby will report back on these 20 positions,
Mr. Rackerby stated that the County has an agreement with the City for use
of the old City Library. $12,000 is needed for remodeling.
Institutional and Correctional - Pa a 242
Tentative 'y approved.
Juvenile Court Wards -Page 244
Tentatively approved.
Crippled Children's Services -Page 246
tentative y approved. -~'"`
Veteran's Service OFficer -Page 248
Tentatively approved.
Su rintendent of Schools - Pa a 250
On motion of upervisor digan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Superintendent of Schools Budget was tentatively approved
with the addition of X4,000 to Account 3~a:~'_ ,.
Libraries Bud et - Pa e 2 4
Discussed the requests of Mrs. Terry, County Librarian', and~no action taken.
Farm and Home Advisor-pa e 2 8
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Farm and Home Advisor Hudget was tentatively
approved with the addition of $4.200 added to Account 63-equipment for
the camper,
Veteran's Memorial Halls-Pa~A 2b0
Tentatively approved.
Man r Administration - Pa a 2110
On motion of 5u arvisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, 12,000 was added for general maintenance.
Appropriation for Coi-tin¢encies -Page 262
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, this budget was reduced by $1,300,000, leaving a balance
of $1,800,000, and the Auditor was instructed to distribute the payroll
increases to the necessary budgets.
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Inter_Government Fund-Data Processins Center
Supervisor Lemke stated he had been approached by an organization
that are proposing contracting for the data processing work i.n Butte County.
The contractor stated ha could save the County a quarter of a million dollars
a year, Supervisor Lemke asked if the Board would entertain hearing this
proposal. Suggested that the Administrative Of~lcer look into this and report
back to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously parried, the Administrative Officer was requested to meet with
Mr. Wadsworth and report back on the Data Processing work and proposal.
Road Fund
Bill Lawrence report on the road fund. He was requested to bring back
what there is available and the Hoard will discuss the encumbrances.
RECESSED: The Board recessed at 4:30 p.m. to reconvene on Thursday,
July 21, 1977 at 1:00 p.m.
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July 21, 1977
Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Winston and Chairman Richter.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, William Lawrence, County
Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Clerk
of the Board.
Bill Lawrence, County Auditor. gave a re-evaluation of the budget.
after actions taken at yesterdays budget session, Nat adjustment resulted
in a reduction of $1,161,309, With this reduction, Mr, ~,awrence reported
that the tax rate would be 2,53; with the use of the anti-recession funds, it
would bring the tax rate down to 2,247,
Mr, Mi.ckelson questior~d per, Lawrence r®~ the fund balances and the
tax rate, Nr. Lawrence stated that this budget does not include anything for
the fire subventions, Subventions for fire districts will be discussed at
a later time in the budget sessions,
IN LIEU ROAD TAX 2dONIES
Supervisor Winston made a statement concerning vehicle in lieu tax monies
and Hind in which they are deposited. Supervisor Winston felt that the vehicle
in lieu taxes are a tax like any other tax and should be placed in the General
Fund. Supervisor Winston submitted that the Board should consider the question
of in-lieu taxes.
Supervisor Winston referred to the memo from Administrative Officer to
Auditor, Paragraph D, regarding acgounts with balances which are being requested
to be encumbered, He asked how much money was involved in the projects and how
many of the projects are flu:ded in a refundable way. Unexpended appropriations
explained.
It was asked what projects in Public Works are proposed for encumbering
and what projects have money left over. Mr. Nickelson said that if the Board
wants to continue with the project, then the Board could agree to rebudget
these projects. Nr, Lawrence stated that the Hoard should review the road
projects annually, but he did not agree that the projects should be rebudgeted
each year. Uncompleted projects should be reviewed each year, Clay Castleberry,
Director of Public Works, stated that public disclosure is given the project when
it is awarded to be constructed.
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