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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080174August 1,_1974 ______ _____ BUDGET HEARINGS RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of Budget hearings. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, and . Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Absent: Supervisor Gilman. 74-1170 BUDGET HEARING Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, announced that there had been an increase in the State Utility Roll. The Roll stands at $45,670,010, an increase of $812,940 over last year. Budgets discussed. DATA PROCESSING BUDGET Hank Hindery, Data Processing Director, presented his justification for a second programmer analyst. He said he had concurrence of the Data Committee. It is felt that this additional position is justified. At the present time, he has no back-up person to take over this work if something should happen to the person now doing this work. The Administrative Officer had suggested taking on one new programmer now and maybe take on another later in the year. Mr. Hindery feels he needs this help in that area now rather than later. Bill Lawrence spoke in favor o£ this additional position. He felt Mr. Hindery should have the staff to do this work. The Users Committee had stated that they would support Mr. Hindery's request for this additional position. Supervisor Ladd said it would be his suggestion that this Board not increase the numberofemployees in the budget this year, but utilize the PEP positions. The Board should hold off until the end of the budget session__and then make allocation of the PEP positions. Mr. Lawrence stated that the County receives Federal funds for work that is done but could not receive them if PEP person was used in this operation. \ Request for this additional position discussed. It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded_.by Supervisor Cameron and carried, that it was the intent of this Board to add the additional programmer for Data Processing Department, over and above the one set out in the Budget, on the basis that Mr.Hindery comes back within 6 months and justifies the position, and that the programming has been established and is being handled well. SHERIFF'S BUDGET Larry Gillick, Sheriff, stated he would like to discuss his request for vehicles with theBoard. He had made a proposal to allocate and buy the vehicles for a one year period. He had requested 26 vehicles; these have been cut back to 16 as set out in the proposed budget. Mike Pyeatt explained this cut back; maintenance costs also explained. The County is now going to the 'Plymouth Satellites, which has a smaller engine than the Dodges, which are presently being used. He felt that the Administrative Office would rather take a risk of paying the costs for maintenance and see how these vehicles hold up. Financing of this budget set out and discussed. Sheriff Gillick said he would also like to request that two of the Chevrolets that were to be auctioned off, be retained by his department for use when other vehicles Page 152. August 1, 1974 August_1~ 19Z4~ w = ~ A A ~,~ ~ ~ ~ T are broken down and need to be repaired. Mr. Pyeatt explained the matter of transferring the police equipment from one vehicle to the new vehicle., Request for vehicles placed aside at this time to be discussed again when the Board discusses financing of the budget and adoption of the budget. Request for change of classification in the Paradise area, from a Sargeant to a Lieutenant discussed. Mr. Rackerby, Personnel Director, stated that there are four areas of classifications to be considered. There are 3 matrons who are doing the same level of work as the men jailer so should be classified in a similar range. Recommendation set out by Mr. Rackerby. The Sheriff has also requested a Sargeant in the ,jail to assist the head jailer, to be classified as the Assistant Chief Jailer. Reclassification of the present positions discussed. Request for additional personnel also discussed, Sheriff Gi113ck explained his request for the additional deputies in the out-lying areas. They are using reserves to assist them in patrol at this time. They are also requesting three new positions for the jail area. Supervisor McKillop requested that Mr. Rackerby set out the total cost of the 8 deputy sheriffs being requested. Mr. Rackerby stated that the costs for the two additional clerks and the 8 deputies, would add an additional cost of $100,000.00 to the proposed budget. Budget discussed. Sheriff Gillick stated he had asked for a 4-wheel pickup and a snowmobile for use in the Butte Meadows area. Request discussed. There are many homes in that area that are being entered during the snow season. He feels that someone should patrol the area. Budget requests set out by the Sheriff taken under submission at this time. No action on requests until the entire budget has been reviewed. RECESS: 12:15 RECONVENED: 1:30 AGRICULTURE BUDGET Mr. Mackessy set out his personnel request. He is requesting a Senior Ag. Inspector at this time. He presented the Board members with a organizational chart. He set out his justification far this position. Mr. Mackessy had also requested a pickup truck, which was also eliminated during review of the budget. Additional position discussed. Supervisor Ladd recommended that the Board defer action on this at this time. RequesC taken under consideration. ftEA.LTH SERVICE AGENCIES Dr. Enloe see out his justification for his request for a position of Micro-biologist. There is a deadline of February 19, 1975 in getting the Lab certified so they can receive Medi-Cal and Medi-Care payments. The lab is working at a heavy schedule. Request explained and discussed. Collection of the hospital accounts discussed. Mr. Lawrence explained how the accounts receivable are being handled. Mr. Lawrence felt they were pretty much under control at this time. It was stated that there was only a 6 month budget placed in for the Family Health Plan; an additional 6 months should also be placed in this budget. Mr. Lawrence suggested that this be deferred until later when a revised budget could be considered. Page 153. August 1, 1974 This budget left open at this time. BUDGET REVIEW Mr. Nickelson explained the proposed budget from the front of the budget. He explained the new program in the District Attorney's office. The grogram is called the Consumer k'raud Frogram. Revenue Schedules explained by Mr. Nickelson. The increases in the employees salaries will be shown in each budget. Anticipated revenue set out. Summary of available financing explained by Mr. Nickelson. Discussed placing an additional page in entitled "$CAG Budget". Tt was felt this could be done. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUDGET Budget discussed. Increases in contributions to CSAG and North-Calif. Supervisors Association set out and discussed. Membership in RCRC discussed; it was stated that the costs for this membership are being cut in half. Supervisor McKillop was in favor of cutting the whole RCRC costs from this budget; he has not seen the benefit this year. Chairman Madigan said he would like the whole Board present before making a determination on RCRC. He does not feel that it has been in long enough to know the benefits received from this activity. Memberships discussed. Mr. Nickelson stated that in line with the Grand Jury's recommendation, there are funds for Administrative Aides to the Board included in this budget. Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. ASSESSMENT APPEALS BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. ADMINISTIiAT1VE BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. PURCHASING BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. TREASURER & TAX COLLECTOR BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. Personnel in this department is up 2, but the Collection Department Budget has been zeroed out; this budget is included within the Treasurer's budget. ASSESSOR BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. RECESS: 3:25 RECONVENED: 3:35 Supervisor Cameron said he would like to suggested that the Board work out a schedule for Budget Hearings. A large group would like to come down from the DeSabla-Magalia area to discuss the ridge fire station. They should be notified when this matter will be discussed. Supervisor Cameron was requested to notify them that the matter will be discussed on Wednesday, Page 154. August 1, 1974 _____-~___====_August 1,W1974 August 7, 1974, at 9:00 a.m. PERSONNEL BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. COUNTY COUNSEL BUDGET Mr. Mickelsor stated that Mr. Blackstock Yeas made a request for one or 2 more attorneys. Clerical help will also be needed. Supervisor McKillop said he would like to have County Counsel do research and see if the School Districts could hire their own counsel without using County Counsel. Budget discussed; no action taken. ELECTIONS BUDGET Budget discussed. Equipment request discussed. Staffing reclassification of a Clerk II position to Clerk III explained by Mr. Rackerby and recommended that it be approved. No action taken at this time. BLDG. & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BUDGET Budget discussed. Staffing reflects the conversion of PEP employees to this budget. Budget discussed; no action taken. DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BUDGET Budget discussed. It was suggested that.f~E might be well to have Mr. Nicholson give the Board a description of his activities and his accomplishments over the past several years. Mr. Nickelson will fp~.low through on this. No action taken at this time. CENTRAL SERVICES BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken at this time. GENERAL INSURANCE BUDGET Budget discussed. Insurance coverage set out and discussed. Supervisor McKillop requested that Mr. Nickelson set out the liability and coverage of insurance in a memo for the Board's consideration, Discussed; no action taken. EMPLOYEES BENENITS BUDGET Budget discussed; increase in the budget explained by Mr. Rackerby. He stated that it has been suggested that County management look into opting out of Social Security for the employees. It has been agreed that during the coming year they would sit down and take a look at this matter. Retired element discussed. Mr. Rackerby stated he has been asked to bring back the matter of the retired employeed. The Board should consider an amendment in the contract that would bring up the cost of living increase for the retired employees not included in the action taken by the Board recently, These people are being deprived of an increase because of an error in legislation. Action will be taken later on this request. No action taken at this time on this budget. CONTRIBUTIONS - OTHER AGENCIES BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. Page 155. August 1, 1974 ==._=W=====__===August 1Z 1974_________________ GRANT MATCHING RE UIRED BUDGET Budget eliminated at this time. PUBLIC WORKS-GENERAL SERVICES BUDGET Budget discussed. Mr. Lawrence explained this budget and the costs involved. No action taken at this time. UNALLOCATED A-87 BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. GRAND JURY BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. SUPERIOR COURT BUDGET Budget discussed. Personnel decreased by one, with the transfer of John A11en over to Veterans Service Officer. Budget explained regarding the matter of visiting judges. No action taken at this time. BIGGS JUDICIAL COURT BUDGET Budget discussed. Line Item 439, $150 added to this. Equipment discussed. Installation of telephone to be added in the amount of $630.00 $728 added to this budget. No action taken at this time. CHICO MUNICIPAL COURT BUDGET Budget discussed. Additional position set out. Increase in salary of clerk in the court discussed.The Judge has requested that this salary go up to $15,000.00; Mr. Rackerby said he could not support this request. Request discussed. No action taken at this time. GRIDLEY JUDICIAL COURT BUDGET Budget discussed. Mr. Mickelsoa stated that Line Item 360, Prof. & Specialized Services, is already out of money. This will need to be raised about $1,000. Line item 360 raised to $2,100. No other changes made in this budget at this time. OROVILLE JUDICIAL COURT BUDGET Budget discussed. Extra help is under budgeted. Request was to add $1,000 for Judge Savage to take over the Juveniles from Superior Court. This Court has also been requested to take over the traffic for City of Oroville. Time spent discussing the absences of the Judge while acting as Visiting Judge in other courts. Mr. Mickelson was requested to write to the Judicial Counsel regarding this matter. No action taken at this time. PARADISE JUDICIAL COURT BUDGET Budget discussed; no action taken. Page 156. August 1, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ - -- _ _ _ _ - August=l1 1974_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Budget hearings continued to Wednesday, August 7, ].974 at 9:00 a.m. 74-1171 RENEWAL OF PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 19-10 and,loz 19-12 OF COUNTY CODE FOR LAWRENCE TOWNER APPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the renewal of petition for variance to Provisions of Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the County Code was approved for Lawrence Towner, on property of Edna Wright, Rt. 1, Box 534, Durham, for a period of one year. 74-1172 HEARING SET ON PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 19-10 and/Or 19-12 OF THE COUNTY CODE FOR RUTH LUCAS, PARADISE. Mrs. Ruth Lucas, Paradise, presented a petition to place a mobile home on the property of her mother-in-law, so she could take care of her mother-in-law who is elderly and has cancer, The property is on Copeland Road; the septic tank has been approved by Public Works. Hearing set for August 20th, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. 74-1173 DISCUSSION: NEGOTIATIONS FOR GRIDLE3 PROPERTY Supervisor Ladd stated that Tom Struthers, Purchasing Agent, has received a price quotation for the property in Gridley. The owners quoted them a price of $18,500. Mr. Struthers would like authorization to go to $12,000. The appraisal of the property set out the price of $7,500. Supervisor McKillop felt that County Counsel should look at this situation. He would like to have.County Counsel study the appraisal and request for negotiations for the property and make a recommendation to the Board. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT There teeing nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned aC 4:45 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 6, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK 4 By ~ w airman of the Board Board of Su isors Clerk Page 157. August 1, 1974