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July 29, 1976
RECON~iF~vED: The ~8dard reconvened at 1:00 p.m. Present: Supervisors Ladd,
Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron. Clif Nickelson,
Administrative Officer, Mike Pyeatt, Administrative Analyst,
Scot Tandy, Administrative Assistant, Wm. Lawrence, County Auditor,
and Clark A, Nelson, CountyhClerk, by Margie Catt, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors,
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-1311 $UDG~T HEARING
,2 ,: Continuation of Budget Hearing held at this time.
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Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, reported on figures relating to
the tax dollars to hold tax rate. Another $34,OOD revenue was found,
this is payment for spacial elections, Mr. Lawrence stated he does not have
the fund balances at this time; it will be another week before will have the
figures available. He suggested that the Board look at the proposed budget
as though his estimates were correct.
The utility roll has not been received from the State. It is estimated
that the titility roll will be up about 9~ over last year.
Funds generating revenue explained. One cent on the utility roll will
create $43,20 tax funds. $41,000 represents .Al on the tax roll.
It was felt by the Board members that Mr.Hindery should be present to
speak to the problem of the hold-up on the fund balances.
Proposed cuts to expenditures set out by Mr, Nickelson.
Funding for library operations discussed. Tax rate for fire protection
explained and discussed.
gnencumbered fund balances discussed. Funds that are encumbered
explained by Mr. Lawrence.
Supervisor Richter said he hoped that the County would not use
revenue sharing funds for on-going County programs.
BUDGETS DISCUSSED
Board oY_Supervisars Budae_t_: Paae 2
Funda For extra help discussed. Supervisor Ladd suggested that $21.000
be removed for extra help. He stated that the Board would be well advised to
'use help to become batter advis®d. Supervisor McKi.llop said the County has
an intern program and they could be used to make the studies needed. Supervisor
Madigan requested that $2,000 be left in for extra help.
Spacial services discussed. Some of the services supplied by George
Stamm explained. it was suggested that $b,000 could be cut from this fund.
Mr. Nickelson suggested that maybe Mr. Stamms contract could be adjusted
downward. His services aould be deleted from the budget and Public Works could
-•be~assi,gned :to have someone doe this work. $6,000 tentatively cut from
Spec3aliied services. Memberships reduced by $717.
Budget tentatively approved with these cuts.
Assessment A als Bu et: Pa e 4
Tentatively approved.
Administra~i.o~3nBudaets Pas!e 6 '
Hudget discussed. Fixed assets reduced $$,000 for vehicle proposed
for Administrative Officer, z.
Budget tentatively approved with the $5,000 deletion to.. fixed assets.
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Auditor-Controller Budaet:__Pa:te_10
Auditor requested that this budget be held over for the present time.
Purchasine and Civil Disaster: Pace 14
Budget discussed. Overtime in amount of $200 deleted.
Budget tentatively approved faith the deietian of the $200 for overtime,
Paee 16-Civil Disaster
Travel discussed, Staffing for Civil Disaster and Purchasing discussed.
There are four full time people 3n these departments, Snp'drvi.sor Ladd felt
that one position oould be deleted. Mike Pyeatt stated that there was a vacant
position out there at present. Cuts to the budget discussed. Special
Department expense in the amount of $175 explained and discussed. In Code
No. 43.006 Travel, $100 deleted.
Budget tentatively approved.
Treasurer-Tax Collector Budget: Pace 16
Cuts to this budget discussed. Rents and leases. Code No. 39, $4300
deleted. Data Processing charges discussed. Carl Morton, Treasurer, felt the
figures within the budget were ridiculous for these ahargas. It was felt that
no deletions be made for Data Processing at this time. Fsxtra help decreased by
$500.
Mr. Morton explained the interest income. He stated that the figure
set out in Schedule 4, revenue, is not correct. Mr. Lawrence will make the
proper aaloulated figures and present to the Board. Figure not changed at
this time.
Budget left open at this time,
Assessor's Budget: Paee 22
Al Anderson, Assessor, present to disouss this budget. He said that
at the present time he has relinquished a great many of their requests that
they felt were Headed. Outside legal services discussed. $3,000 deleted from
line item 36, Praf.-Speoialized Services. $800 added to line itara 39 for
rental of %erox machine for annex.
Budget tentatively approved with following deductions
1. Professional services (outside legal counsel) $3,000
2, out of county travel 500
3. Other travel 300
4. Fixed assets (eliminate two tables $ 350)
(eliminate ten chairs 350)
(eliminate twv dictaphones 1,180)
(eliminate two stands 110)
Personnel Buckets Paee 26 $1.990
Hudget discussed= tentatively approved,
County Counsel: Paee 28
Hudget discussed, Out-of-county travel reduced $5G0, Professional
Services reduced by $3,000. Budget tentatively approved with these reductions.
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Clark Nelson. County Clerk, present to discuss this budget, Mr, Nelson
requested that no action be taken at this tiiae, There is a meeting tomorrow
at Prospector's Village with the Nine Northern Counties County Clerk Association
to disouss post-card registration. There are programs that have been developed
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by the Secretary of the State's Office. Do not know how much money will be
allocated for expenses of post oard registratio3~s. Program explained.
Mr, Nelson will determine at the meeting how the program will be funded.
Key Punoh Operator's position discussed. This will have to be
oarried under extra help if not funded in this budget. If Public Works Act
funds are received, then will have funds to fund the position. The Board
felt the key punch operator position should be deleted at a change of
$9,377 in the budget.
Outreach program disoussed. Mr, Nelson will report back to the Board
after the meeting to be held tomorrow,
Supervisor Richter suggested that Mr. Castleberry be requested to
appear before the Board to disouss additional revenues.
Buildin¢s & Grounds Maintenance: Paee 34
Painting projects disaussed. Mayor maintenance pro~eots eliminated
as Yollows:
1, Welfare painting $ 3,750
2, Jail painting 9,000
3, sheriff painting 3,000
4, Del Oro painting 12,000
5. Parking lots 40,000
Extra help reduced 2,000
Fixes assets reduced 950
Maintenance - structures reduced 2,000
Plant and Equipment Aoq„uisit~on-Pare 38
Mscussed; no changes suggested.
~evelorment Commission Budeets Paee 40
Elimination of funding to Chambers of Commerce discussed. Supervisor
Richter said that for the record he felt that Chambers of Commerce should
not be fundsd. Budget discussed, Supervisor Madigan said he would like to
see some documentation of some of the work these Chambers do. Mr. Nickelson
stated that every Ootober these Ghambers document how they have spent the
funds given to them by the County.
Tt was moved by Supervisor Richter and seoonded by Supervisor Madigan
that the $9,000 in the budget for Chambers of Commerce be cut from the budget.
AYESs Supervisors Madigan and Richter
NOES: Supervisors Ladd. MoK111op and Chairman Cameron
Motion failed,
Contributions for special departmental expanse for county-wide
promotion discussed. State Fair and Los Angeles County Fair exhibit discussed.
On motion of Su ervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimous],y carried, 5,250 was deleted from this budget for county-wide
promotion allocated for the California State Fair, Los Angeles County Fair
and National Orange Show and for the San Franoisoo boat Show.
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop that the money allocated for the
California State Fair in the amount of $2,000 be placed bank in the budget.
Motion discussed; withdrawn.
Supervisor Richter suggested that the County goF~to the schools and
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enlist the aid of students and people within the community to build a
exhibit for the State Fair, it is his feeling that these students and
people would take pride in what they would do and would be able to build
a very good exhibit. Supervisor McKillop said he would go along with
this suggestion if Supervisor Richter would take the Chairmanship of such
a committee to help plan the exhibit and work with these people. Chairman
Cameron appointed Supervisor Richter as Chairman of such a committee to
work in getting the project handled by the schools; Supervisor McKillop
appointed to assist him in this project.
~tblic Works Bud¢et
Supervisor Richter said he would like to have Mr. Castleberry bring
back to the Board something specific about deletions and fees for transfer
stations and building fees. Mr. Nickelson wi]1 inform Mr. Castleberry of
this request,
RECESS: 3:35
RECONVIIVED: 3:45
Retired Emnlosaes
Chairman Cameron informed the retired employees present that
Mr. Rackerby had to be present when their request was discussed. Aiscussion
of their request set for 10:00 a.m. Friday, duly 30, 1976.
AApearance of Clay Castleberry. Director of Public Works
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that two of
the Board members on a committee regarding disposal operations. Fees
for the operation could be discussed. The Board could direct the committee
and Mr. Castleberry to prepare a fee schedule change for the entire land
fill operation and disposal area operations. Mr. Castleberry could bring
back a suggestion very shortly.
Mr. Castleberry explained the operation of the mountain transfer
stations. At the present time they are open 7 days a week. He could
negotiate with the present hauler and cut down on the days. About
$b0,006 could be cut out for the years operation. It would take time to
negotiate with the operator. He suggested that the County also negotiate
with the Gridley transfer station operator, The committee was authorized,
together with Mr. Castleberry, to negotiate and what could be done about v
the mountain transfer stations and the Gridley operation.
Oroville operation is at the point of negotiation; two proposals are
being considered, Cohsidering adjusting fees and:autting down on the
level of services.
Revenue from the operation discussed. Mr. Castleberry instructed to
proceed as outlined and try to bring beak something to the Hoard at an
early date.
It was stated that subdivision map checking fees are not paying
their way. Related services also discussed. Building inspection fees have
built up a reserve. Property tax charges within Public Works Department discussed.
Mr. Castleberry was requested to make estimates as to revenue that would
be generated from the fees and a recommendation as to making the garbage
operation self-supporting.
Supervisor Richter questioned Mr. Castleberry about outs in road
projects as this is a very critical budget year. Mr. Castleberry said there _
were some projects that could be postponed for a year. The Board requested
that Mr, Castleberry return with a recommendation on how the projects could
be postponed, also recommendation about building fees.
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PostponementaF $200,000 of road projects will be given to the Board
by Mr. Castleberry in a summary at an early date.
Central Communications: Page 50
Bu get iscusse De etion of typist clerk approved as recommended
by Administrative Office. $10,000 added for structures; $15,000 also added in
equipment for the electrical generating material for Mt. St. John. $4,000 deleted
from equipment which had been in the budget for the station wagon. Fixed assets,
equipment now to total $25,000.
District Attorney Budget: Page 86
C i Mic a son, Administrative Officer, reported that the District
Attomey would like to appear before the Board to discuss this budget. District
Attorney to be requested to appear tomorrow, after noon break. Mr. Mickelson
to request the District Attorney to appear at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1976.
Sheriff-Coroner-Page 102
Bu get iscussed. Programmer position eliminated on Code No. II , 12,
14 & 18, in the amount of $17,000. Eliminations suggested by Administrative
Officer discussed. Deletion of mobile radios in the amount of $9,191 discussed.
No action taken on these eliminations.
Supervisor Ladd sadd he would like to discuss the matter of vehicles
For the Sheriff. Maintenance of these vehicles discussed. the deputies are
paid to be in the field and the County is loosing money when these vehicles are
tied up. It was stated that the vehicles do not receive the proper maintenance
tare .
Use of compact cars.~liscussed.
Supervisor Ladd said he would Ilke to have someone look and determine
if the County has enough vehicle s so the County does not have to loose man hours
when the vehicles are;'being worked upon.
Replacement of the Sheriff's vehicles discussed. It was stated that
routine maintenance is net given to the cars:on a regular schedule.
SherifF Gillick to be requested to appear at budget hearing Friday,
July 20, 1976 at 9;00 a.m.
Juvenile Hal[, Page 124
Budget discussed, Elimination of six group supervisors at a cost of
$61,227 discussed. This amount to be deleted from the budget from salaries and
employee benefits.
Special Department expense discussed. $500 deleted for this expense .
Equipment, five chairs in amount of $500, eliminated.
Supervisor Richter questioned Mr. Mickelson about the collection of
costs from the juveniles parents. This is attempted to be done For the youngsters
whose parents can afford to make poyment.
Casts for operating Juvenile hall discussed.
Don Nissen, Ghief Probation Officer, to be requested to appear
Fridoy, July 30, 1978 at II:00 a.m.
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Probation Budget: Page 128
Budget discussed. Four probation officers had been eliminated; also
a typist clerk position had been eliminated. Mr. N€ssen will appear tommorrow
to discuss these budgets.
Fire Protection : Page 140
Budget discussed; Mr. M€ckelson stated that Mr. Paulus wanted
to discuss the budget with the Board.
Supervisor McK€Ilop commented on the Volunteer Fire Companies
for the Cohasset, Bald Rock, Feather Falls and Stirl€ng Ciiy areas. These
services are not proposed in the budget. Rate increase to be paid to the
volunteer per call has been requested to be increased from $2.50 to $4.00
per call.
Ivlr. Paulus to appear before the Board tomorrow during budget
review. Ttme set for 2:00 p.m.
Mary Gibbs, Oroville, spoke concerning the elimination of
the Real Estate FraudUnit, County Share. This relates to the illegal subdivision
investigation program.
She stated she had been attempting to divide her parcel of land
which she had purchased from Ben Culet. There are other properties that
are being sold illegally. She has filed three complaints with the Real Estote
Board.
Matter of setting up the unit discussed. Mrs. Gibbs said she would
hate to see this task force elimi~tated because of lack of funds.
Request taken under consideration.
REVENUE FROM FEES
Supervisor Richter said he would I ike the matter of fees followed
through. More income foam fees should be generated. Planning Director should
be requested to appear and make a recommendation regarding fees for his deportment.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:55 to reconvene on Friday, July 30, 197b at 9:00 a.m.
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RECONVENED: The Soard reconvened at ~~:~OO..a,m. Present: Supervisors
Ladd, Madigan. McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron.
Clif Miokelson, Administrative Officer, Bill Lawrence,
County Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by
Margie Catt, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
7b-1312 BUDGET HEARING
Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, reported that his office had
reoalculated the interest and the original update was accurate, lie
has called the State Board of Equalization and theft have told him
that it would be Wednesday of next week at the earliest before the
County would receive the utility roll. ~
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Sheriffs Budget - Page 102
Sheriff Larry Gillick present at this time to discuss his
proposed budget with the Board members. Resume of the department
needs set out by Sheriff Gillick.
In the preliminary budget there was oae position, a programmer
for Data Processing, that was okayed by the Administrative Office; this
position was then eliminated. Sheriff Gillick feels that this position
is needed, There are few people that know enough about law enforcement
work to be able to program a system for the Sheriffs Department.
There is a young man that has a system that could be used; he is a
local man who would be willing to return to Butte County to handle
the position of programmer. Sheriff Gillick again stated that this
position would be very beneficial to his department and to the County.
Request for programmer discussed. Supervisor McKillop suggested
that maybe the survey of Data Processing Department and its utilization
be completed prior to taking action on the request,
Supervisor Ladd stated that Ernst & Ernst, Auditors, are
prepared to do the audit but they are going to bring in a specialist
in the field to review the Data Processing operation. Tha Board has
requested that they look at the Data Processing Department and tell
the Board whether the Department is being run efficiently; they will give
the County an over-all review of the operation.
Survey of Data Processing Department discussed. If the County
decides to retain Ernst & Ernst for a Data Processing study, a full. report
could probably be ready by the first of November, it was stated by
Mr. Miokelson.
It was auggested that one of the programmers at Data Processing
help the Sheriff's Department with the services needed.
Sheriff G111ick stated he does not have sufficient law
enforcement in Paradise and the mountain area, Thera is a great Head
to add man power in that area, especially in Paradise Pines and Magalia.
Chairman Cameron stated that the people in his area would support additional
police proteotion. They feel that priority of police and fire protection
is one of the greatest concerns to the County. Situation in that area
explained,
Supervisor Ladd reported that there had been a meeting in
Palermo regarding law enforcement operations. People in that area
want more protection. Crimes are running rampant there and they feel
they Head more protection.
Request for additional personnel discussed. Sheriff Gillick
also set out the need for another nook at the fail. Ha explained the
problem of cooking for work furlough and school program prisoners.
There are fights in the ]dtchen and there is no one to supervise the
personnel at night. They also, at the present time, are cooking the
food for Juvenile Hall and transporting the food to the Hall.
Request for the additional cook discussed. Supervisor Richter
felt the food should continue to be prepared at the 3ai1 for Juvenile
Hall. Present operation of kitohen discussed. It was stated that the
cook from Juvenile Hall prepares the food separately from that of the
food for the inmates of the fail.
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Sheriff Gillick set out the ~ustifioation for the additional cook
request. The County has contracted with other counties for the keeping of
their prisoners at a cost of so much per day per prisoner. This has been
done with no increase in personnel at the fail.
Elimination of the radios from the proposed budget discussed.
Sheriff Gillick set out purpose and use of these radios. It was suggested
that the radios could be purchased through the CCCJ Communication Grant.
Sheriff Gillick also asked what plans the Board had made about the
building addition in Chico. The Highway Patrol present building in Chico
wi.11 be available when they wove into their new building. This building
would have the additional space needed by the 9hariff and it was agreed that
the location was good. Evidence could be stored at this building.
Repairs to the main parking lot at the fail discussed. This was
eliminated at the session held on July 29,1976. Sheriff Gillick requested
that the repairs be done and that funds be placed back in the budget for
the work. Public Works director to be requested to tell the Board how the
repairs could be made and at what coat.
Sheriff Gillick again listed his requested items to be ph cad
back in the budget: Manpower in Paradise and Magalia areas; CB radios;
senior cook position and the Data Processing programmer.
No action taken on the requests at this time.
Probation and Juvenile Hall Budeets• Pages 128 and 12~F
Don Nissen, Ohief Probation Officer, present to speak on his requests.
He is requesting 10 additional Probation Officers and 10 Clerks, above the
Manpower personnel that he now has. Supervisor Richter questioned Mr. Rackerbar
about the transition of the CETA workers. Mr. Nissen stated that it is an
untenable problem to have people employed but not to know for how long they will
be employed. Personnel discussed.
Reduction of $500 from Juvenile Hall budget for executive chairs
Work Coordinator for Courts discussed. Suggested that this person
~].d be in Probation Department. Mr. Nissen said if the County was going
have this program, his department could handle it. Judge Houghton
1 ba before the Hoard on Tuesday and this wi13. be discussed with her.
Mr. Nissen stated that the chairs that were eliminated were chairs
the interview room. He requested that Chia money be placed back as the
ire are needed.
Candy and Pepsi-cola fund discussed. Mr. Nissen said that fund is
~olved in the "Positive Reinforcement Program". This encourages the child
earn points to purchase special things iss the program, This places the
possibility for the child's behaviour upon himself. Positive Reinforcement
gram explained and discussed.
Mr. Nissen asked what happens in January when the CETA program ends.
Ha11 real],y needs these employees that are under CETA. Mr. Raokerby
wined the situation.
im tiackerby, Personnel Director, set out the background of the -'
by the retired employees, One of the requests was to update the contract "~
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to allow these people a cost of living increase from 2~ to ~. .i•. „~~ ,
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Fred Hockett, President of Butte County Chapter X39, Rstired Public
Employees Association, set out the two requests and how it would affect these
people. The County would have to authorize an amendment to the present
contrast with the State Personnel Board requesting the change.
Mr. Rackerby explained the Bi7.1 that made these proposed changes
possible, Costs for this increase discussed, The 15~ increase for the
retired employees explained and discussed, About 50~ of the costs would
be tax-supported funds.
Genevieve Hovey, retired employee, read a prepared letter setting out
the requests and the formula for covering the increases. These increases are
provided for under AB 4223, 1974 and AB 803, 1975. The increase for the
retired employees who retired prior to 1971 is a one-shot thing. This is a
sma11 group of people.
Time spent discussing the requests of the retired employees.
Supervisor McKillop felt that the employees that retired prior to 1971 should
be helped.
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop. seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried approving a motion of intent to approve the 15'~ increase for the
retired employees and instructed Mr, Rackerby to prepare the necessary documents
to proceed on this request. and the increase from 2~ to 5~ was denied.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron
NOES: Supervisor Ladd
RECESS: 10:50
RECONVENED: 10:5$
Jo Terry, County Librarian, present to discuss the request for additional
al help at the headquarters building. Increase in use of the library and
pration with Chico Library increased the work load. She suggested that
a one-half time position could be added if the Board could not approve the
,ime position. Justification for request set out and discussed.
Incorporation of Chico Library with County system discussed.
The Board stated that the County was adamant this year in not adding
tional personnel to the county departments.
Supervisors Madigan and Richter will get together with Mrs. Terry
representatives from Chico to set®ct a site for the Chico Building.
No action taken on the request of Mrs. Terry.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, present to discuss this
;et. Supervisor McKillop suggested that Mr. Castleberry return next week
~ his recommendations. Mr, Castleberry will go through his entire budget
work along the lines discussed at the meeting held July 2q,1976.
Hank Hindery, Data Processing Director, present to discuss the
tions to his budget. Rents and leases have been reduced by $20,000.
two pro yammers have already bean eliminated, The budgot has been
.cad by 38.953.
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Data Processing programmers discussed. Use of these programmers
piained by Nr, Hindery, ."°The current configuration is being maintained to
ka on the new programs. Mr, Hindery stated that the Auditor will have to have
e programmer for at least another full year.
Time spent discussing the budget; it has been reduced by recommendation
Mr, Nickelson, in the amount of $59,000.
Mr. Lawrence suggested that the office expense could be reduced
cause of the massive paper expense for the Auditor being removed. Reducing
£ice expense discussed. Line Item - Office Expanse-Code No. g5, decreased by
0,000,00.
Budget left open until final budget is approved.
Alva Mitchell, Farm Advisor, present to discuss his request for
ulture assistant, Justification for request set out. Chairman Cameron
sted that if Manpower Program is refunded, then could consider this request.
Request taken under oonsideration.
Dr, Heindl present to discuss this budget. Elimination of positions
ed by Dr. Heindl, She said she would like to disouss the position of
biologist, The laboratory is overworked. The laboratory is in a position
controls are slipping, She does not know if the tests era accurate,
for this position set out by Dr, Heindl, The need for overtime work
ined and discussed. Mr, Miakelson said that his office had supported
position until the tax crunch came up. This is a high priority position.
Medical-Dental Aocess Program discussed.
Dr, Heindl was requested to go over her budget and see if the
crobioiogist position aauld be funded from some source within her budget.
. Nickelson will work with her on this position,
Positions that are transitional from CETA set out by Walt Atkins,
;itions being eliminated explained. Manpower positions in Health ,services
cussed; five of the positions ware eliminated. Requested positions disoussed.
The Board explained to Dr. Heindl that the County was not adding
arty additional positions during this budget time due to the tax crunch.
No action taken on this budget.
Bob Pavlus present to discuss this budget, Cuts to the budget
scussed, The elimination of the field captain position ob~eated to
Mr, Paulus; the need for this position is great, This person would handle
a fire prevention work, At the present time he has been using his State funds
investigate arson fires. He cannot do that any more, Costs for reviewing
3 E.I,R,'s are also going to have to be borne by the County.
Mr, Paulus made several suggestions that would help in funding this
iget, 75~ of the work load in the Command Center is County work. The
its is not responsible for the increased work load. He suggested that two
the seasonal fire fighter positions be eliminated and take the funds and use
far a county dispatch officer. He could use someone comparable to the
opateher at the Sheriff's Department; in some areas of dispatching he can use
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unty positions, This would be beneficial tothe County,
Fire lasses set out and discussed. Protection system should be adequate
hold the fire losses at a minimal.
Equipment requests explained by Mr, Paulus. Telesquirt purchase for
o area explained. Mr, Paulus suggested that this could be financed out of
nue Sharing funds, Supervisor Richter stated that this points up the need
property tax zones of service,
Reductions to this budget discussed. Maintenenoe of equipment explained,
°chase of fuel, tanks eliminated from the budget. Mr. Paulus feels that by
ssing their own equipment they are saving the County a great deal of money.
:chase of tanks and gassing of vehicles discussed. Mr. Paulus stated that
a State is going to diesel for most of their vehicles, Tt is more economical,
Volunteer Fireman program discussed, The additional companies requested
~ for•Berry Creek,( Ba1~I Rock, Feather Falls. Stirling City and Forest Ranch,
Paulus felt the Board should give full consideration to this service. These
:panics have been eliminated from the budget,
Mr, Bud Hilby, Magalia, stated that the Board has taken over the
;alia Volunteer Fire Department, The Magalia Water District is assessing
people in that area for this service, Activity of this volunteer department
cussed, They do not have enough funds to finance insurance and equipment.
they do not receive helps they will have to close their doors. They do not
e radio monitoring equipment at this time,
Request taken under consideration.
Mr. Paulus stated hs had requested an increase in the rate paid
:unteer t`S.reman froin•$2,50 to $x,00; they feel that they should receive the
00 per call, It is proposed to pay them $3,00 per eels..
FSnergency medical program discussed. They need further funding for
uscitators, They era also asking for fast response un3.ts.
Requests of P2r, Paulus taken under consideration; no action taken
this time,
Mr, Paulus commented on the deer hunting season, He was informed
this morning that the Division of Forestry will be presenting to the Governor
arequest for closure of forests because of the dry year. fihey will be suggesting
restricted use. This requestawill be in con~unotion with Fish and Game Department.
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Bob Jones, Manager of Butte County 0nployaes Association, spoke
concerning the budget hearing, He said it looks as though to him the Board
is attacking the minor services, He did not think the County could cut the
-employees. He welcomed the suggestion to compare county employees salaries to
those of the private sector, Ha said it looks as though the County will be
holding the line on salaries. Salaries will be discussed at the meeting to be
hold on August 10, 1976 at 7;00 p,m, Mr. Jones said he would like to know who
;pis on the Taxpayers group that Orr~d,-.itratton represents.
Services being cut explained. Level of service is being lowered,
s was explained by Supervisor Richter,
The Board recessed at 1s00 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesdays August 3. 19'j6
at 9:ao a,m. ~-
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