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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM072375~`. r'" July 23, 1975 RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 9:00 a.m. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, Mc~llop, Richter and Chairman Ladd. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, CountyClerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. 75-1274 BUDGET SESSION C airman Ladd stated that he hoped that everyone had an opportunity to review the possible altematfves for adjusting budget to current tax rate of 2.234 as prepared by the Administrative Officer. Supervisor Cameron asked Mr. Nickelson if the figures that are being given to the Board include the:eupport for Comprehensive Health Planning Agency. Nr. Nickelson stated that it did not include support for them as it had been taken out of the Budget by Board action. Mr. Nickelson stated that regarding proposal No. I, the changes have been cleared by the department heads, with the exception of clearing with the Chief Probation Officer the matter of reduction to outside housing for juveniles. It was felt that this had been over- budgeted. Building painting and rnnditions of the buildings discussed. Mr. Nickelson stated that there were not at a point where they will be deteriorating; it was being done for cosmetic purposes. Postponing of the printing system and savings Involved discussed. $3$,OOD could be saved with not going to the new equipment. The equipment could be leased. Supervisor Cameron stated that the Auditor had said he had another $2D,000 that could involve the tax rate. Mr. Lawrence said that last fail the Board had approved an amendment to the fire protection agreement. $29,000 had been transferred from Revenue Sharing to cover the amendment. Trey now have received an adjusted bill€ng. $20,000 could be transferred back to Revenue Sharing or could be placed in the General fund. It could also be left in the Fire Protection Budget. funds discussed. Mr. Nickelson stated that if the funds were not left in the fire protection budget, then the County would have to set a tax rate for the fire protection budget. Mr. Nickelson asked if the Board was going to wntinue Funding the fire protection budget and the library budget with sales tax revenue. AM. Lawrence stated he had to cut back these operations last year because the County did not generate enough sales tax money. Time spent discussing the proposals presented by the Administrative Officer. Supervisor Mc ~Ilop suggested that maybe the $oard could approve Proposal No. I and then go through the budget and discuss the individual budgets. ~' ,• - ~ r, ,~Fi{CIS. i C C~i~7f""f: ~p~F"Jj.S• ~ On motion of Supervisor Mc~llop, seconded by 5uperv':sor Richter and unanimously carried, Proposal No. I was tentatively approved, and the Board will talk to specific budgets during the hearing. ;A copy of said proposal attached to the ariginal minutes as Exhibit A) Supervisor Cameron stated that there had been aMedical-Dental Committee meeting this morning at 7100 a.m. which was held at Enloe i-lospital. [t was announced that there were two new O$ doctors for the Orovf Ile area. It was his feeling that the funds for Superior California Comprehensive Health Agency in the amount of $4,007 should be placed back in the budget. It was moved by Supervisor Cameron that line item on Page 42, Contributions-Other Agencies, be put back in this budget in the amount of $4,007 for Superior California Comprehensive Health Planning agency. Motion died fur lack of a second. Page 48. July 23, 1975 Mr. Lawrence asked if it was the Board's intent to include the proposed changes made by Ev Bosworth last Tuesday, July 15, 1975, in their approval of Proposal No. I. Yes these changes were included. The next step now will be to start through the budget, page by page. The budgets will 6e adopted by consent. Funds for Superior California Comprehensive Health planning Agency discussed. Supervisor Cameron said the County is going to have to rwrk very closely with this Agency. The Agency is willing to sit down and work with;the local government. They need the County's help and we need their help. Supervisor Richter said he would like this $4,007 used for some type service. County commenced their participation in this Agency in 1972. There are some counties that do not participate in the program. The agency olso received State and Federal funds. Services handled by this agency discussed. Supervisor McKillop said he mold see more justiFication for this expenditure than the contribution•to R.C. R.C. Supervisor Madigan asked if the County could postpone action on this at this time as he would like to make a telephone call prior to voting on this request. Board of Supervisors Budget is a son explained the funds placed in this budget for an administrative aide type assistance to the Board. He stated that whoever the Board did select tod'o this type vvnrlc, he hopes that they will be assigned to his office to see how administration is handled. It was suggested that maybe the County could go to a university and secure an intern for a nominal amount to have this type help. Aide discussed. Supervisor Richter suggested that out-of-wunty travel be cut in this budget, and use this cut as a guiding light For the other budgets. Discussed; no action taken . Extra help discussed. It was felt the Board members might have need of this type assistance. This person could do the Board members research to them. Supervisor Mc~llop said he has alway felt that he could go to one of Mr. Mickelson's aides that are familiar with the County`s operation. He would not want a stranger to help him. Supervisor Richter stated he uses aides and he finds them very useful. Supervisors Cameron•and McKillop said they would like to have the Board consider the dues for R.C. R. C. Supervisor Madigan explained the reason for this organization. It was felt that an evaluation of what they are doing and what they hope to accomplish. It was moved by Supervisor Cameron that the Board delete the $3500 allocation for R.C. R.C. Motion died for lack of a second. Supervisor McKillop said he would still like ro have jusfiFication as he does not see the strength of the organization at this time. Budgettentativoly approved. Assessment Appeals Board Budget 8u get discussed; tentatively opproved. Page *i9, July 23, 1975 ~", ~„'~ Administration Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. Auditor-Controller Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. Purchasing Budget ~b-iscussed; tentotively approved. Treasurer and Tax Collector $udget Drscusse .Nickelson complimented Nr. Nbrton; he feels that he is #rying to run a good shop. Funds for equipment, Acct. 340, has been increased. Tentatively approved with the suggested changes. Collection De_ u~rtm~e~nt 1'firs budget has been merged with the Treasurer-Tax Col lector budget. Assessor Budget ~~-Discussed. Acct. 360 had been reduced by $IO,D00 for the prof. & spec. services. Funds for travel and gasoline discussed. Mr. Nickelson stated that within the Travel Resolution there is an escalation clause; when the price of gasoline goes up .07 then the payment to the employee is increased by one-half of a cent. The Auditor stated that in the past when the County furnished gas out of the~ounty pumps, there was na charge; this year there will be a service charge for this service. Budget tentatively approved with the suggested changes approved on July 16, (975. RECESS: 10:30 -The Board recessed for the morning break and to then go into an executive session requested by County Counsel to discuss litigation. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at I1 :00 a.m. following their morning break and executive session. Litigation discussed; no action taken at this time. Personnel Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. County Counsel Budget Discussed; budget tentatively approved. Elec#ions Budget Drscussed. Changes approved July 16, (975 set out and reaffirmed. Tentatively approved with the changes . Buildin s & Grounds Maintenance Budget Discussed; tentative y adopted as adjusted by the proposed changes and by Proposal No. I. ' Mr. Rackerby explained! the57~creases in the staffing. There has been ago July 23, 1975 ~, ______________T~Iu1~2;3t19Z5_====___________--___ an increase in the work load because of the move 'to the new buildings. They do not provide janitorial services ro Juvenile Hall at this time. Chairman Ladd felt the workload should be getting lighter in this department, On motion of Supervisort~chter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, one full time janitor position included in this budget was deleted at o decrease of $6,100 to Code No. IIO. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Ladd NOES: Supervisor Cameron Budget tentatively approved with the deletion of the one full time janitor position and the other suggested changes. Building Construction Budget Discussed. Bill Lawrence, Gounty Audiror, stated that they have determined that there is a fund balance in Acc. Capital Outlay in the amount of $46,857.00. It could remain in this budget or placed in the unbudgeted reserve. Fund discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKllop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the fund balance of $46,857.00 was left in the Building Construction Budget, for use of unbudgeted projects. Development Commission Budget Bu get iscusse Acct. No. I10, Salaries and wages-regular has been reduced by $8,000, Funds for the State Fair, Los Angeles Fair and Boat: show has been deleted from the budget. 5upervisnr ~chter stated he would like to see the funds for the Chambers of Commerce deleted from this budget. Supervisor McKillop said that iF these monies were used for administering of the Chambers, he would agree with Supervisor Richter, but these funds are used for the promotion of Butte County. Emie Pawl, Manager of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Board continue granting the allocation of funds for the Chambers. They could not survive without some assistance from the County and the City. Supervisor Richter said he would move to eliminate the total subsidy over a period of years; representatives of the Chambers could appears before the Board and justify funds for specific projects. It was moved by Supervisor Richter that the Board adopt the recommerxlation of the Administrative Officer and delete the funds for the Chambers of Commerce, over a three year period of time, except for justification for special projects, and that the Development Commission Department be phased out over a three year period of time. hMtion discussed. H.C.D. project explained. ScottTandy explained the grant that theyhave applied for and how the H.C.D. project would be handled. It was suggested that Mr. Nicholson could combine his work with the Economic Development Commission and could also do the H.C.D. grant work. Mr. Nickelson explained how this could be handled. Mr. Nicholson's salary could remain in this budget, '~nd•the Fringe benefits, then the Board wuld ~•cut $19,500 from this budget. This would be setting up a housing budget. ~-~' .-~ '~ • c` Page 51. July 23, 1975 It was moved by Supervisor Rich7er-that X19,500, be cut-from the Development Commission Budget.. Motion died for lack of a second. Chairman Lodd said it would be his wggestion that this budget 6e left as it is-with the direction that the County should dry and get full utilization of the director's time,, and abilities,-recognizing that tie number I priority to the county is industrial development. Direction to the administrator is as stated by Chairman Ladd. Chambers of Commerce will famish the-8oard~with oopies of their budgets. Budget tentatively approved with the deletion of $5,250 for the fairs and boat show. Central- Services Bud et u get iscussed. Central Duplicating-budget sat ovt and discussed. Purchase of the printing system was deleted as sefout in Proposal No. 1, approved by the Board. Budgets tentatively approved, with the changes set out in Proposal t~lo. I. . Central Stores Budget get discussed;.tentatively approved. Central Communications iiudget ~seusse ; tentatwely approved~.~i-'=:~u udditier~ is Acc'.-~ :~-::_ ~:- _: _.. ~.R~ i _r.tc:gf,, . Mr. Tandy set out-the background of the.communicatian building. The buiiding was purchased ~ointiy by the Federal Government and the .County. The buiiding ,has bean disassembled and is now In the backyarcl of KPAY. Mr. Nickelson recommended~that the Board delete the:~2000 which was approved on July l6, Acct. 630, so that the Covnty could handle'-the ~edera! red tape. Board approved the deletion of-the X2,004 added to Acct. 630, equipment, on,July 16, 1975. General Insurance Bud et get. iscussed. This had been increased io x213;705. Tentatively approved with the increase. Em to ees Benefits Budget get. iscussed; tentatively approved as proposed. Contributions-Other Agencies get iscussed.. It was stated that the contribution forthe census program was not included within this' budget.. Contribution .to Air Pollution discussed.. It was felt~that X2,483 could be de~eted~from this contribution. On motion of :Supervisor Richter,.seeonded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, X2,4$3 was deleted frorn this budget;from the aliocation for Air Pollution. Budgettentatively approved:with the-above deletion. page 52. .July 23, 1975 ~ r^+. Public Works-General Services Budget Bu get iscusse T is budget would handle the money for the census. It is rat added at this time. It is estimated that $27,000 would have to be added for the census project, excluding personnel. Costs for the census discussed, it was felt there should be assurances from all the agencies that they will participate. Mr. Nickelson spid that the next step would be to ask for specific numbers of employees needed. Allocation of personnel needed for the census protect discussed. It •was moved by Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried that the Personnel Director ask for specific numbers of personnel needed for the census survey fivm the contracting agencies. RECESS: I2;10 RECONVENED: 1:30 Date Processing Services Budget is get as n zrerd~ on this page and set out on Page 248 of this budget. The Director has requested additional personnel; it was felt that the Board should hold the line on approval of additional personnel. Budget left open; Mr. Hirrdery will be requested to appear before the Boarcl. public Works-Genera! Services Budget t was~state tat no action hod been taken concerning the adding of funds for the census study. On motion of Supervisor MciGllop, seconded by Supervisor Madigon and carried, the Board authorized the placing of $27,000 in this budget for the census study. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, MciGllop and Chairman Ladd NOES: Supervisor Richter unallocated-Service Costs Budget is is a eeping item; Auditor placed this•in the budget. No action needed. Tele hone-Ciearin Account Budget B get iscusse ;tentatively approved. Utilities-Clearing Account Budget get ~scusse ;tentatively approved. Grand Ju budget B get discussed; tentatively approved. Superior Court Budget get discussed; tentatively approved. Biggs Judicial Court Budget get discussed; •tentatively approved. Chico Ak-nici al Court Bud et get ::cussed; tentatively approved. Gri_ IeY Judicial Court Budget Bu get discusse ;tentatively app roved. Page 53. July 23, 1975 ~. ~ Oroville Judicial Court Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. Paradise Judicial Court Budget iscusse ;tentatively approved. County Clerk Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. District Attome ~ Public Administrator Budget iscusse ; ga v sot to aw Enforcement program has been incorporated into this budget, Tentatively approved. District Attorney $ Public Administrator Famil Su art Division Bud et Discusse Costs ~ county explained. The County receives 75°Jo reimbursement for this program. Tentatively approved. Court Reporter; Budget -6iscussed; tentatively approved. Public Defender Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. Sheriff-Coroner Budget ~scussed; tentatively approved as proposed. Sheriff-Coroner-Enforcement Budget Request o eri for additional personnel discussed. Cameros requested discussed. Supervisor Richter stated he had information on the film. He stated that if the film was purchased in bulk the cost would be a lot cheaper. Type camera requested explained by Mr. Nickelson; he feels that #hey might do a better job. Supervisor Richter felt the costs for the cameras was tao high. Mr. Nickelson stated that the purchase for these cameras would go out ro bid. Additional deputies requested discussed. It was felt the budget should be left as is, without the additional deputies. Budget tentatively approved with the suggested changes. Sheriff-Coroner Narcotics Task Force Budget iscusse ;tentatively approved as proposed. Bi s Constable Budget Discussed. Supervisor Madigan stated that under the work load information, this constable had failed to supply the necessary information. There should be some justifcatioti for.what he spends his time on and the type work he handles. Mr. Nickelson stated he had called Mr. Valverde several times and he has always stated he would bring in the necessary information but he has never done so. Mr. Nickelson ":to inform Mr. Valverde that final approval ro his budget will be withheld until he turns in the necessary information that is requested. Budget left open at this time. Chico Marshal Budget iscussed; tentatively approved. Page 54. July 23, 1975 ~ ~ ----_______=====July 23 1975=________________ ___ Gridley Constable Budget Discussed; tentatively approved. Oroville Constable Budget ransportatwn and troves discussed. This constable is paid as a deputy sheriff. Budget discussed. It was stated that all the constable budgets will be washedrout a year from now. Tentatively approved as proposed. Paradise Constable Budget Discuss ;tentatively approved. Juvenile Hal! Budget Discussed. Reduction in Acct. 360 of 510,000 discussed. Chairman Ladd said he would like to see the clothing and towels marked and have the iweniies signed out for•them. He felt that maybe some of the parents should be responsible for these items. Budget tentatively approved. Probation Budget -ft was suggested that Mr. Nissen should come back to the Board with the pros and cons of the Probation Subsidy. Mr. NGckelson stated that Steve Musselman was varking with Mr. Nissen on this matter and will bring back a report at a later date. Budget tentatively approved. Building and Subdivision Ins ction Budget Mr. c e son exp ained t personnel included in this budget. Two inspectors will be added to this budget. This budget maintains itself by revenues taken (n for permits, maps, etc. Total revenue income explained by AM. Lawrence. Fle stated that this department has a great deaf of revenue In reserve. S~1r988~adde8-So,:Acdt:. ~i10 for the two additional inspectors 4,412 added to Acct. 180 for employee benefits Budget tentatively approved with the proposed changes. Water Services Budget iscussed; tentatively approved. Civil Disaster and Water Resources Budget n e m n strahve icers Proposal No. 3, this budget has been requested to be -zeroed. Mr. IvGckelson stated he has discussed this with George Stamm and they have amved at a proposal that the Board could discuss. Mr. Stamm could go on a contract for engineering services fur the Doming year, at the rate of 525.00 per hour, not to exceed $10;000-for the next ten months. His duties would be set out in the contract. If the County comes up with any thing additional, then they would have to negotiate for the additional work. Mr. Stamm wuld not bill for more than two months at any one time. Any conferences that he felt he would have to attend, he would hwe to secure Board permission before going. Page 55. July 23, 1975 P` ~",; ocacaac Cccmaoao~ ~u_fY23~ 197'x==aaaaaaeoooc~_.,...- The girl in this office would be transferred to Purchasing. AM. Nickelson believes that this whole operationi is low powered and the County does not need this configuration out there at this time. The current disaster offi ce would be moth-balled, It was moved by Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKllop and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Administrative Officer be approved, thaf the County contract with George Stamm at the rate of $25.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000, and that the clerk be transferred t~ the I~rc6asipg.~ Department and that all other items in this budget d (~-"`"-°~ Fire Protection Budget ' posats for crash truck discussed, Request for rescue kit and electric wench explained. It was suggested that pr, Enloe and the Rre Department representatives meet and come up with a ^suggestion. Requests discussed. $10,000 has been requested for a compressor. Mr. Paulus has indicated that the compressor would pay for itself for the filling of the air bottles. Request put over io the revenue side {'ior further discussion. Supervisor MclGllop said he was not in favor of getting a compressor out of tax money. If revenue sharir~q funds wuld be used, he would go along with the request.. Maybe the compressor could be purchased out of the $20,000 brought up by Bill Lawrence this morning. Mr. Lawrence said there might possibly be about $3,645 of sale tax money available. ff was~riroved by Supervisor MclGllop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously~carried, that it was the hoard's intent b use the balance of the sales fox money of $3,645 towards the purchase of the compressor for fire protection. It was stated that the whole purchase of the compressor would be contingent on Mr. Paulus receiving the grant. This addition to the budget would be a reserve towards the purchase of the compressor. Volunteer Fireman Program Budget rscuss ;tentatively approved. Agricultural Budget Discussed the two additional personnel requested by Mr. Mackessy. Budget tentatively approved as proposed. Agriculture Services Budget scuss ;tentatively approved. Recorder Budget Discussed, It was stated That this department generates quite a bit of revenue, Fees should be adjusted It was felt, Budget tentatively approved. Planning Commission $udget Discusse Acct. 410 had been reduced $5,000-aerial photos. Costs for Mr. Gaiser's services discussed. Fees generated by planning Department discussed. Fee schedule far planning will be studied and Mr. Nickelson will secure a report on the vwrk of this department and that of the other neighboring counties. Budget tentatively approved. Page 56, July 23, 1975 /""~ (~ ~~C.~.:J.^.. C6 R7 SICCSC~~W~~t ~$Caa C~Ci`~~~a.CC..... Animal Control Budget Dog collection discussed.. Supervisor McKillop felt that the County has an inadequate animal control system. Licensing of dogs discussed. It was felt that the license fee should be very m€nimal but that the penalty for letting the deg create a nuisance should be high, to give better control. Mr. Nickelson asked if the Board would like an item an the agenda on how to adiust penalty and fees for dog control in the future. It was also felt there should be better education for the dog control officers. It was felt that the dog control officers should work different hours. Dog control operaY€on discussed. Time spent discussing what department should operate this program. In some counties the Health Department runs the program; in others the Humane Society operates the program. Mr. Nickelson said he would recomment that the Board approve an additional dog catcher for this department. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded•by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board tentatively approved the Animal Control Budget, with the additional man, at the senior level, and that the position not be filled at this time until the Board has received a report on the operot€on of the program. Mr. Nickelson will bring back a suggestion to the Board on how this program should be handled. Mr. Rackerby will freeze the position approved by the Board until the Board inForms him the position can be filled. RECESS: 3:40 RECONVENED: 3:50 The Boarcl members stated that they would like to discuss the animal control program with the Sheriff and would like to secure his view points on the operation. Thoy would also like to have a sanitarian appear before the Boarcl to discuss the matter of maybe having the Health •Department operate the program. They will appear separtely. Public Guardian Budget Discusse ;tentatively approved, with the suggested change. Local Agenc Formation Commission rscuss~ fent~ etive~y approved. Fish & Game Commission Budget iscusse ; tentatively approved. Public Works Department of Transportation -Summary by Sub-Ob(ect Budget Discusse ; tentat ve y~~approv d wit t e e elion of X2,500 From Acct. 730, Public Works General Administration Budget ,2 s~ rscusse ;tentatively approved with the n:cfuction of 51-5,000 from Acct. 490, lcndtTl-1. blic Works-En ineerin & Admin. Discussed; tentatively approved with •the deist€on of 52,500 from Acct. 490. July 23, 1975 Page 57. ~.C. ~ C_=. Cft rt t' ~.~-.C~Ci~t~~O ~ST~CC @.~C~s~-C~ C TIC Public Works Rightr of Wa~Ac uisition Budget ~~---biscusse ; tentat vely approved. Public VWrks Department of Transportation Trans ortation S stems Budget Superv sor Ric ter said he was concerned that there is nothing here for the other taxi systems proposed and he felt they should be subventcd. Projects discussed. Public Works Budgets, Pages 14d through Page 162, discussed. Taxi systems discussed. It was stated that this project . could be considered beyond the budget hearing date if a written letter is filed with the Clerk by Administrative Officer. General fund monies for taxi program discussed. Matter left open of this time, Dept. of Health Services Summary by Sub-Ob~ect B~d~et A H oTtlt Services budgets discussed. Mental Health portion of these budgets discussed. [t was stated that about 90°Jo of this budget is re-souped by the County. Health Program discussed. Administration personnel for this program set out and discussed. Supervisor Richter felt that the County only needs one M.D. to head this department. Mr. Nickelson felt the present configuration of personnel was the proper way to handle this operation. Supervisor McKllop said he would not want to change the direction of operation of this program at this time. Operation discussed. Supervisor Cameron again requested the Board to consider the funding for Comprehensive Health Planning Agency. On motion of Supervisor MclGllop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, $4,007 was added to Acct. No. 520 to funding to Comprehensive Health Planning Agency. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan (for one year only), McKillop $ Chairman Ladd NOES: Supervisor Richter. Health budgets tentatively approved, with the suggested change. Refuse Disposal Budget rscussed; Acct. 361, Lane! fill hauling, reduced by $15,000. Tentatively approved with the proposed changes, Commercial hauling discussed. Charge of fees for hauling discussed. Tentatively approved. Welfare Administration Budget Budget discussed. Additional positions discussed. Scott Tandy said they were proposing six positions, but are also proposing three deletions, The six new people are in the department under the category of Special Investigator Units. The three that are being reduced nre home maker positions. Budget tentatively approved. Manpower Program Budget ~6Tscuss~;-budget tentativeiy approved. Page 58. July 23, 1975 r"`~ ~, Q~~~~~~GCL'GGC,lu11[.~3tC~CC~a~~C~000.-=..s Ct SCC Juvenile Court Wards Budget Budget discussed. Committment ratio to CYA discussed. Budget tentatively approved. Institutional and Correctional Budget ~scusse ; tentative y approved. Crippled C61id~eas6ertiice;.Budget Discusses; tentatively approved. Veterans Service Officer Budget gram isausse Transportation and travel discussed. Tentiavely approved as proposed. Supt. of Schools and County Board of Education Budget Bill Lawrence stated there was an addition ho this budget. Should show the costs for space rental. Acct. 380 added, space rental- add $14,400. Mr. Lawrence stated that there hod been a question about the tax rate for Supt. of Schools. The maximum tax rate this year would be 6.3; the addiHon•to the budget would get it close to this tax rate. The Supt. of Schools states that he con set his own tax rate. The County Auditor does not agree with this. It was felt that the Board should go on record concurring with the Auditor's position. Tax rate discussed. Budget tentatively approved with the changes. Library Budget Discussed. It was stated that there is no funding in this budget for any additional material for the new libraries. Scott Tandy stated that Mrs. Terry would like to make a request for an additional membership in the film circuit. She would like to have another packet of films. This would be another $1,500 that would have to be added if fihe re quest is approved. Mr. Micke[son said he would not support this request at this time. Budget tentatively approved. Farm and Home Advisor Budget iseuss ;tentatively approved. Water Riecreation Budget scusse ;tentatively approved. Memorial Halls Budget Discussed; Acct. 620 cut by $9,$25. Budget tentatively approved with the changes. A ro nation for Contingencies Budget Ra Fun F- increased to $!66,980 Fish and Game (F-15) decreased by $7,989, leaving a total of $10,01! Budget tentatively approved with the proposed changes. Page 59. .1uly 23, 1975 r^ ~ ~ .`` : ti ~,..C m i'L" Z~ LEI ~ C 2 C" Z~ O m C C~ C G C C~ T~ C~~ C L' G ~ G C Discussion; close of budget hearing. Dfscusse n t Board should meet again to complete budget hearing. At this time, the public hearing could be closed. Mr. Nickelson mould file a letter with the Glerk and then the hearing could be left open. The people that have been left hanging on Revenue Sharing requests could be discussed prior to the final hearing. The figures on the transportation system could 6e prepared by Tuesday. It was stated that the Board does not want to increase the budget. Mr. Nickelson will file the letter with the Clerk. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the public hearing portion of the Budget hearings was closed at this time and the balance of the hearing was continued to Tuesday, July 24, 1975. ADJOURNMENT: TFiere being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adiournment at 5s35 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, July 29, 1975 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLER ~~ By. Boa o Superv rs C e~C -~"" a nnan o f a Page 60. July 23, 1975