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Paradise Judicial Court Bud et
A et er rom edge aley requesting X557 for the purchase
of law books discussed. ;,557 added to Acct. 350 for the purchase
of West Codes (law books).
Biggs Judicial District
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, read a letter from
Judge Williams, in which he states that it is impossible to conduct
the two courts with the present staffing. His request for additional
staffing set out and discussed. He states that he will need two full
time clerks, plus a 3/5th girl for the Biggs Court. At the present
time he has one full time clerk plus a 5/5th part time girl.
Biggs court discussed. All the applicants that took the text
for the Biggs Judge failed the test. court is now being held in the
Biggs Memorial Hall.
Mr. Mickelson suggested that until the court question is
settled that the Board do nothing about the staffing. If there i5
a need in Gridley for more help, the Judge can transfer some of
the salary savings from the Biggs Court budget. Supervisor Madigan
felt the two courts should be consolidated. Consolidation of t~:e
two courts discussed.
It was felt that a determination should be made now
concerning the Biggs Court.
It was moved by Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor
Gilman and carried that the County will continue with the Justice
Court in Biggs. AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd and Chairman Mc~illop
NOES: Supervisors Cameron and Madigan
Discussed the tests that are required to qualify as a
Judge of the Biggs district. Supervisor Ladd feels that there
are qualified people living in the district.
Other Judicial Courts discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Gilman, secc~nc;.e~;_ lrv ^~.~-perv:i_:-cr
Cameron and unanimously carried that all of the Judicial Court
Budgets be approved, with the addition in the Paradise Judicial
Court budget on Line Item 350, of $357 for purchase of the law books,
as requested by Judge Daley.
Mr. Mickelson stated that Jude Wolford's personnel
reclassification request has been turned over to personnel for
handling.
Supervisor Gilman said it should be placed again in
the minutes that petitions have been filed requesting that the
Durham Judicial Court be set up again. Discussed; no action taken.
Su erior Court Budget
uperior Court Budget discussed. Request for a bulletin
board at the Superior Court discussed. ,'gin estimate of X63,000 had
been presented for the construction of the board and the necessary
railings. Construction of the Bulletin Board discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, X6100 was allocated for a bulletin board for the Superior
Court, as required by law, anal the Superior Court Budget was approved
as submitted, with the inclusion of the $100 for the bulletin board.
AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Cameron
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Refuse Disposal Budget
]3udget discussed. Transition of one PFD position into
regular position set out and discussed. Budget amended to add
the additional position that has been phased in; personnel increased
to 5fz positions.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried, the Refuse Disposal Budget was approved, with
the a~dition of an additional position that has been phased in to show
Sri po itions, rather than the 4?~Z shown in this budget, and adding
to Line Item 110 $8,542, to cover the salary of the position added.
Refuse disposal discussed. It was felt that it should be
presented to the people that charges for disposal of their garbage
will have to be increased and that they should cut down on what
they dispose of at the disposal areas. The air conditioner for
the tractor disc~~ssed. It was stated that this is a special
installation and that it works under very adverse conditions.
Chamber of Commerce re uests discussed_
Requests o the various Cham ers of Commerce discussed.
Chico and Oroville has requested an additional $1,000, over their
present amount being received. Paradise has requested that they
receive the same amount that Oroville and Chico Chambers of Commerce
are receiving.
Bob Nicholson, Economic Development Director, s oke on
the requests of the Chambers. He explained how the amou~ts were placed
in the Budget. His office works very closely with the Chambers of
Commerce. Mr. Nicholson had nothing but high praise for the work of
the Chambers of Commerce in this County.
Supervisor Ladd said he would be forced to use the criteria
of sB 9a in his thinking; there is a limitation that the County can
spend for promotion.
Time spent discussing the requests of the Chambers.
Bob Lempke, Paradise, spoke concerning the request for
the Paradise Chamber of Commerce.
Requested increases discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Gilman and seconded by
Supervisor Ladd that the following amounts be added to Line
Item 410:
~7,9oa to be distribut?d as follows:
Chico Chamber of Commerce ~3~000
Oroville Chamber of Commerce 2,500
Paradise 1,250
Gridley " " " 800
Biggs " " " 250
State " " 100
Motion discussed; Supervisor Ladd withdrew his second.
Fri; Lappin, Manager-Chico Chamber of Commerce, explained
their budget. Mr. Valentino, ,•Gliico, also requested the additional
funds for the Chamber; he feels tote increase is needed.
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Ernie Pahl, Oroville Chamber of Commerce manager, set out
their budget and the reasons for the requested increase. Supervisor
Ladd said he would like to see Chico and Oroville Chambers of
Commerce receive the same increase.
Tt was moved by Supervisor C~.meron and seconded b9 Supervisor
McKillop that the following funds be allocated to the chambers of
commerce and included within the Development Commission budget on
Line Item 410:
Chico Chamber of Commerce $3,000
Oroville " 3'000
Paradise " " " 2,000
Gridley " 800
Biggs ,~ '~ „ 250
State " " 100
AYES: Supervisors Cameron and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd and Madigan
Motion fa.~_led.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the Development Commission budget was approved with the
following allocations designated for the various Chambers of Commerce:
Chico Chamber of Commerce X3,000
Oroville 3,000
Paradise ~ 1,500
Gridley 800
Biggs „ „ ~, 250
State 100
RECESS: 10:00
RECONVENED: 10:20
On motion of Supervisor Gilman,seconded by Supervisor
Cameron and unanimously carried, the Development Commission budget
was approved with the addition of X2,362 to Line Ttem 410 for the
above allocations to the Chambers of Commerce.
Election Budget
Election Budget discussed. Governor's Special Election
set out and discussed. There is reimbursable from SB 90 County
Cost of the election which would be X17,000, plus. The Auditor
stated he has some in-put into this. He feels th~.t the entire
amount of the costs of the election should be billed to the State,
which would include the costs other than the election department.
Bill Lawrence, assistant Auditor, stated that an estimate of costs
has to be filed with the State. He said that every time that there is
a mandated matter from the State, there is an administrative analysts
that makes inquiries. Mr. Lawrence stated that Mrs. Becker had
picked up only her direct costs. He feels that the County should
receive more from the State than her costs. He said he hopes that
all departments that receive an inquiry of this nature would
refer them to the Auditor. There is a strong possibility that the
County could receive reimbursement for the loss of time because of
the County holiday for this election.
It was Mr. Lawrence's suggestion that no action be taken
at this time to include this charge within the Election Budget.
He feels that the County should wait until they can compute a
finalized figure to add for this election.
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On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor
Madigan and unanimously carried, the Election Budget was approved
as proposed.
Public Works - Road Maintenance Bud et
udget discussed. Steri s.zation of roads disca~sed; the
Board members all agreed that this program should be done within
the road maintenance funds. Road aide maintenance discussed.
Mr. Mickelson stated that a few years back the County went out to
bids for this roadside spraying; he said he would give the Board
members a rundow.~ on this experience.
Public Works budgets discussed. Supervisor Gilman said
that if there :gas to be a policy decision made for snow plowing
it should be in this budget. To be discussed when Supervisor Madigan
is present.
Entire Public Works budget discussed. 7iscussed Special
Road Projects on Page 103; this is sales tax money that is used to
finance this portion of the budget. Mr. Mickelson stated that the
Public Works Budget was very well laved out.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor
Cameron and unanimously carried, the entire Public Works Budget,
Pages 102 through 122, was approved as submitted.
It was felt that the snow removal problem could be handled
within this budget. It was stated that if snow removal becomes a
problem, Public Works might have to discuss the matter again with
the Board.
Personnel Budget
Personnel Budget discussed. Mr. Bosworth stated that
Mr. Rackerby had reouested funds for summer youth employment i.n the
amount of X10,000. This is the program for keeping the students
on next summer after they have worked free for the County during the
winter months. There should be some money to offer them for summer
work at the .rate of $1.65 per hour.
Program discussed. Chairman McKillop felt the youths
should be working and that maybe next year at this time the Board
could place money in the Personnel Budget to help these youths.
Discussed the utilization of interns for house numbering
and street name changes. This was presented yesterday by Ladd
Johnson, University of Chico.
Mr. Mickelson stated that next Wednesday, Mr. Johnson will be
going aver the papers with Mr. Castleberry. Mr. Castleberry will
let the Board members know the time that he expects to meet with
Mr. Johnson. The amount for this service includes all the work,
with. the exception of the street signs. Costs of the program
discussed. The Board members i'elt they would like to see
Supervisor Ladd on the committee to work with these interns.
Mr. Mickelson felt that the money to pay for this program should
be injected into Public Works budget; it could be placed in the
budget later when the program has been approved.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor
Madigan and unanimously ~oarried, Personnel Budget was approved
as amended, to show the changes approved at the July 18th budget
session.
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Family Health Services
Budget discussed. Dr. Heindl indicated that this program
might not be funded after December 31st, 1973. She would like to
have this program funded with Revenue Sharing Funds. Budget
could be approved as proposed; it is predicated an the funds that
are presented to the County.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor
Madigan and unanimously carried, the Family Health Services Budget
was approved as proposed.
Juvenile Court Wards Bud et
Budget discussed. Increases in rates for the placing
of the wards in homes discussed. Mr. Bosworth recommended that
no changes be made to this budget at this time.
8n motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and una;~imously parried, the Juvenile Court Wards Budget was approved
as submitted.
Fire Protection Budget
Budget discussed. Account 520, Contributions-other
agencies discussed. This is from the sales tax revenue;
Mr. Lawrence reported that the amount has gone up that is being
received. The Paradise Fire Protection District has requested
an increase in the amount that they receive.
.Account 110 discussed. This is for a half time position.
It has been decided that there should be someone that is a
qualified maintenance man to handle the fire stations. It was
felt by the Auditor that this position should be placed in building
T_~: ~..r_'=enance. It was suggested that this position be taken out of this
budget and a full position be placed in building maintenance with the
understanding that they will take care o'° the fire houses. They will
attempt to fill th ngsit~on with a Main tream person• pos do 9 of
increased. Deiete~ ?~~ne items 110 and 1$s0 and added ~i~.e ~tem~+ ~-
Tntra-services, adding X4,949, to said line item.
John Tolle, Paradise Fire Protection District, present at
this time to discuss the contributions to the District. The District
is requesting that the Board consider the ~~0,000 contribution to
fire protection districts. They are short fb85,000 in their budget.
Chairman McKillop requested that the whole formula for
the distribution of the sales tax money be reviewed. Funds set
out and discussed how they were being used. Mr. Lawrence said
thin it would be a matter of Board polu_^y whether the Board wants
to continue to handle this matter in the present way. It is
strictly an equalization of the sales tax money.
Time spent discussing the contributions to the Paradise
Fire Protection District and to $ie El Medic Fire District.
M:~. Tolle stated that he felt the mobile home owners should be paying
property taxes.
RECESS: 12:00
RECONVENED: 1:30
Continuation of Fire Protection Budget discussion.
Supervisor Ladd stated that he and Supervisor Cameron have been
working with the Auditor and Ev Bosworth on the Fire Protection
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District Budget. Mr. Lawrence explained the increase in costs.
It was felt that before next year's budget session, some type
study should be made so the Board will have some direction in
this matter.
It was moved by Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor
Cameron and unanimously carried, that $13,680 be added to line
Item No. 520, Contributions-other agencies, said sum to be split in
the middle and divided equally between the Paradise Fire District
and the El Medio Fire District, said sum to be over and above the
$30,000 already budgeted,_which is to be divided on the basis of
valuation of the respective districts.
Mr. Tolle offered his services to aid in the study for the
amounts to be allocated next year.
Entire fire protection budget discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor
Madigan and unanimously carried, the Fire P~^otection ~ud~et was
approved. with the amendments.
Mental Health Bud et
Menta He~h Budget discussed. Mr. Nickelson explained
the increases in this budget; most of these are bookkeeping changes.
The Drug Control Program is also set out in this budget. The
Drug Control Program will be going under the Short-Doyle program. Dr.
Heindl explained the use of the employees. The people will remain
with the Dept. of Public Health but will be paid by Mental Health.
Costs of the programs explained and discussed.
Supervisor Ladd felt ~!;`iat the Board should make a decision on
the hospital before the Mental Health Budget was approved. Chairman
M~Killop said that the Hospital situation would be discussed Monday
morning at 8:00 a.~~.-July 30th.
It was felt that the Board should hear the people that
were in the audience to discuss the Mental Health Budget.
Appearing:
1. Dr. Maguire, Director of the Mental Deprartment
Department. He gave a background detail of the proposed budgets.
He said that costs for the additional services have increased.
Costs for support and care have been reduced. He explained the
Youth Crisis Program.,
Chairman McKillop stated that there has been somY objections
to the use of the law enforcement officers; they are using two
officers at a time to handle the mental health patients. He
asked if this should be included under the sharing costs. Dr. Maguire
said that the costs of the Transportation of the patients will
not be a charge to the program. Once the patient ~z.rrives at the
entry paint, then that is a different story. These costs could then
be placed under the program.
Dr. Maguire stated that if it was the Board's feeling that
this department should move back to the County facility, then they
would be about $100,000 shy in the budget. He said they would have
to cut out a great deal of the Youth Crisis activities and also of the
Bridge.
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Word. up of the patients discussed. Medical room entrance
fee explained and discussed. Dr. Maguire stated that the costs for
the work-up and entrance fees, plus the first day care ran
about X230. Rental for office on the Esplanade discussed.;
Supervisor Gilman requested that Dr. Maguire explain about
the diverting of youth offenders from Juvenile Hall under the Youth
Crisis program. It was felt that the program should be evaluated ,
by the Board on whether it has fulfillai its promise. Mr. Nissen,
Senior Probation Officer, stated that the program really has not been
rolling sufficiently long enough regarding the care homes; Probation
Department has been happy with the services. He recommended that the
County continue with the program. Mr. Nissen said he has received
excellant reports of the services received. The parents pay some of
the costs for the services received. Costs for handling these youths
set out and discussed.
Appearing to discuss the Mental Health Budget:
1. Orrin Stratton, Chico, speaking on behalf of the
Taxpayers Association. P?r. Stratton read several articles conceining
the drug program and criminal arrest.
Chairman McSillop requested that Dr. Heindl explain the
County's approach to these problems. Supervisor Cameron said there
was good relationship between the Law Enforcement Agencies and the
"Bridge".
Dr. Heindl said that you could read all type articles and
receive all sorts of opinions, but you do not get a clear evaluation
of the programs. They have tried to identify the affect of drugs
on crime. She said that law enforcement statistics are not set up
to show whether drugs have an affect on accidents or the crimes that
are being committed. She said that CCCJ would not have approved the
grant if they did not feel that Butte County needed the program.
She explained the problems created by drugs.
Dr. Heindl spoke to the matter of the "Bridge".
Dr. Stewart Bedford, Chairman of the Butte County Mental
Health Advisory Board, stated that the Advisory Board had reviewed
the Mental Health Budget and he set out the recommendations of the
Board. Mrs. Murphy had made a motion that the Mental Health
Budget should be considerc:-l as a "Bare Bones Budget".
Dr. Bedford said that in speaking of the detoxification program
you are speaking to something more than he.,oin. There are many other
drugs that cause problems that need to be worked on. One of the
biggest problem is alcohol.
Dr. Maguire spoke to the matter of hospital facilities.
Pat McCafferty, Project Coordinator from the Bridge, spoke
concerning the relationship between the Bridge and law enforcement
agencies. He said he was upset about the letter written by Chief
Johnson, Chico Police Chief. He tried to explain the situation set
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out in Chief Johnston's letter. He feels that Mental Health
acted in a proper manner. He said the letter wr.s an embarassing
situation to the "Bridge". Chairman. McKillop said he can remember
when the "Bridge" was introduced into the Mental Health Program.
At that time he had many reservations. He now feels that they are
ironed out; he feels that the Bridge is working well with the Mental
Heal Program.
John McLaughlin, Director of the Work Training Center, said
that he 'believes that environment is a big factor in helping the
mental patients and the sick people. He does not think that
remodeling the old hospital would be a good thing for the program.
Supervisor Ladd ;stated his position and thinking concerning
the program. I3is only interest is to do the most and best the County
can within the dollars that the Board has to spend. He has looked
at the County hospital and most of the structure is very good. The site
is a good one.
Chairman McKillop stated that this budget would be considered
again after the Monday's session on the Hospital.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:35 for an executive session
RECONV~ED: The Board reconvened at 4:15 following an executive session,
'73-1202 DISCUSSION: REQUEST OF COMMUNITY DAY CARE CENTER
Mrs. Andrea =3err spoke on the request of funds for the
Community Lay Care Center. She asked if the Board would help
this center for working mothers of low income people. It is her
feeling that adequate child care would relieve the pressures within
these families. They are working to raise money through donations,
grants, through the City of Chico and are now asking for help from
the County.
Supervisor Ladd suggested that the County could help maybe
by furnishing help through CWEP in mantling the center. Chairman
McKillop asked if this was not a subaec'.; that should be discussed
with the Welfare Derartment.
Request discussed. Chairman McKillop said that ~,vhat the
Board was saying is that they feel that it is a good program, but
they ho-_~e that the peor~.e will try it on their own. At this time
the Board can only give encouragement.
No action taken.
73-1203 BUDGET SESSION CONTINUED
As_sessor's Bud~~et
Time spent discussing the Assessor°s budget. Office expense
and travel discussed. Reductions to these items set out. It was
felt the reductions should be as follows:
Line Item 350 Reduce to $26,'750
" 439 " " 16,600
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Supervisor Cameron asked about the Data Processing charges.
Mr. Lawrence stated that Mr. Hindery would come ut~ with new proposals
for next year. They did not want to rush into it this year.
Mr. Nickelson explained how the present figures were computed.
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He Feels t:aat next year there will be better communications with
the departments. Mr. Lawrence suggested that these costs be left
as they are set out in the budget for the present. All data processing
charges will be discussed when the Board discusses the Data Processing
Budget.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madman
and unanimously carried, the Assessor's Budget was approved with the
following reductions:
Line Item Present cost
Reduced to•
120 - Extra Help ~ 2,500 ~ 1,000
350 - Office Expense 31 150 26,'750
439 - Transportation & travel 20,f~00 16,600
This was approved with the undorstanding that the Data Processing costs
will be considered later.
Collection Department Budget
Supervisor Gilman asked questions concerning the Collection
Department Budget. It had been discussed Gt one time to do away with
this department. Mr. Nickelson explained the situation. It was
felt that the Department should be left as it is at the present time.
Study of the department will continue for the prese;.t tune.
RECESS: T?i~ ?~oard recessed at 4:50 p.m. to reconvene on Monday,
July 30th at 8:00 a.m.
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