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August 16, 1976
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 9:00 a.m. Present: Supervisors Ladd
Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron. Clif Micke~son,
Administrative Officer, Scot Tandy, Administrative Assistant,
Wm. Lawrence, Couaty Auditor, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk,
by Margie Catt, Clark of the Board of Supervisors.
1387 BIIDGET HEARING
Continuation of Budget Hearing held at this time.
Bi11 Lawrence, Couaty Aditor, reported on the update of figures.
Mr. Lawrence discussed the sales tax. $175,000 could be applied to the
General Fund. This leaves the budget within minus $2,000 projection in
tax reported funds. This would leave a total increase of $147,000 additional
funds, plus $150,000 fn revenue. There are changes in anticipated reveaue,
$504,000 new revenue, $124,000 to Welfare funds, $60,000 is increases from
increased reveaue from the dumps. The total being $471,000.
Mr. Lawrence stated that with three funds, with excess sales tax,
the tax rate would be $2.48. Mr. Lawrence recommended that.the'Board take
$50,000 from the Data Processing funds, $175,000 from excess sales tax sad
the additional $5,000, to make a total of $230,000 applied to the Cax rate.
This would bring the tax rate down by $.05 to $2.43. In order to bring
the tax rate to $2.43 then en additional $875,000 would have to be cut
from the budget.
Discussion as to possible ways for cutting the budget set out.
BUDGETS DISCU53ID
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Mr. Lawrence explained the cost to the County for the In-House
Accounting system. NCR Company is the only one who is able to meet the
needs of the Auditor's office and would be the supplier. The total cost
of the equipment would be $62,578 iacludin,g sales tax. NCR will give
the County a 20% discount if they buy the equipment outright. Mr. Lawrence
stated that there would be no additional staff necessary to run this
equipment. The vp keep on the equipment would be $3908 per year and
a contract to furnish the initial programing would probably cost
$5,000. The coat would be $50,012 with the 0% diacauat•oa the equipment.
Mr. Lawrence explained the three ways in which to purchase
the equipment. Time spent discussing the equipment and the way is
which to purchase it.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McRi]:lop
and unanimously carried an intent to put money in for purchasing equipment
subject to the Board's approval following the Data Processing Study was
approved.
Mr. Lawrence stated that he would like to have a desk for
the Auditor's office.
APPEARANCE• Bl)D HTLBY
Mr. Hilby was present to discuss the Volunteer Fireman Program
Budget; Page 146. Mr. Hilby stated that the PSagelia Volunteer Fire
Department had been left out of the budget and would like to know why.
Mr. Nickelson explained the situation with the Magaiia Volunteer
Fire Department. The Magalie Department is negotiating with Paradise.
The Division of Forestry would train the men and the Department should
be under the Divieon of Forestry. There is a problem as to who would
be the boss during a fire.
Mr. Hilby stated that Magalia is paying a tax that they levied
oa themselves for fire protection, $.49.
Mr, Paulus, Division o€ Forestry, is to meet with the Board and
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RECESS; The Board recessed at 10.35 a.m. for a Meet and Confer Session.
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 11:45 following a meet and Confer
Session. Nothing to report at this time.
APPEARANCE: _BO_B PAULUSs,DIVISION OF FORESTRY
Mr. Paulus, Division of Forestry appeared to discuss the
Magalla Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Paulus stated that there would
ba a $500/man beginning cost for the Magalia Fire Department. He is willing
to pull from the other districts and give the manpower to the Magalia
District. Mr. Paulus stated that he is concerned about whether this
is going to be a County Fire Department ar if it is going to be imrolved
with Paradise. If the County gives them money Chen they should be dispatched
and contrplled by the County Fire Marshall. Time spent discussing
possible problems.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan,
and unanimously carried $2,540 is added to the Volunteer Fireman's Program
for the Magalia Volunteer Fire Aepertment.
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES: Paee 62
The Auditor gave the Board a run dawn on the Data Processing
Services Budget. There are some changes to be made. Reduce the total to
$547,600. This is a reduction of $77,857. There would be a reduction
in the Auditor's of $143,232; end the Treasurer's $75,403. There would
be as increase of $26,736 in the Sheriff-Coroner column. The outside
users' column would read $148,615.
RECESS: 12:00 p.m.
RECONVENE: 1:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
Supervisor McRillop stated that the proper formula for Subvention
to the Fire Protection Districts should be population and assessment evaluation.
Supervisor Richter stated that the proper route would be to establish
a County Wide tax for the purpose of Fire Protection.
Mr. Lawrence stated that iie had a memo from Mr. Paulus stating
that the compressor which he had requested would be on a 50-50 basis with
matching funds. The coat to the Covntq would be $7,000 in stead of the
$4,999. Time spent discussing the campressor. ~ '
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
sad carried sales tax ie to be allocated to the Fire Protection District
on a population and assessed value formula. AYES: Supervisor Ladd,
Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Cameron. NOES: Supervisor 8lchter.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried the Administrative Officer is to look at the
Fire budget and try and find where to get the $7,D00 for the compressor.
4]ELFARE ADMINISTRATION: Paee 222
Aiscuased; ao action taken at this time.
y1El.FARE AIDS• Pace 226
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
CENER.4L RELIEF• Pafze 2~
General Relief budget discussed. Under Professional and Specialized
Services burial for indigents is included. Time spent discussing burial of
indigents.
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On motion of Supervisor McAillop, aecoaded by Supervisor Madigan
aad unanimously carffid , elimination of $5,000 is Professional and
Specialized Servicea,~elimi.nate 36,410 from Support and Care of Persons
leaving the total decrease of $41,410.
CETA TITLE II: Pace 228
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
CEP ERTENSION: Paae 229
Program is~te~inated; no action is necessary.
CETA TITLE VI• Pame 230
This program has been diecoatiaued; no action necessary.
SETA TTT7.E_ VI,,,PSE
Personnel have been transferred to CETA Title IT. Additional
grant money net expected at this. time.
~POT+TER PROGRAM-ADMINISTRATION: Page 232
Discussed; no action taken.
INSTITUTIONAL & CORRECTI0NA7,: Paae 234
Discussed; no action taken.
,7'UyENILE COURT, WARDS: Pace 236
Budget discussed. Time spent discussing the different
Iastitutiona and Camps.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Chairman Cameron
and unanimously carried eliminate $29,!+30 from this budget.
CRIPPLER CHILDRENS SERVICES: Paae 238
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
VETERAN'S SERVICE OFEICER• Paee 240
Budget discussed. Transportation aad Travel expenses were
discussed. No action taken at this time.
.~_RINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS & COUNTY $OARD OF EDUCATION• Paee 242
Mr. Lawrence stated that the Superintendent of Schools budget
was over the tax rate by 3110. Mr. Lawrence felt the Board should take
a look at the budget and bring it back down to the tax rate that is
allowed for the schools. Time spent discussing the School budget.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried the Auditor is instructed to ad3ust the budget
so that the budget will lie within the tax rate limitation including
adjusting accordingly far Data Processing.
Oa motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Chairman Cameron
The Superintendent of Schools aad the County Eoard of Education are given
fiscal independence.
AYES: S'upe'rvisor McKillop and Chairman Cameron
NOES: Supervisor Ladd, Madigan, and Richter
Motion failed.
0 0 S JUVENILE DELI UENCY PREVENTION GRANT: Pa a 244
Supervisor Madigan stated that the Board should be given a report
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on the progress of the program. This should be a quarterly report.
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
hIBRt1RY• Pane 246
Mr, Lawrence stated that there are additional costa in the
Library budget, $98,233. To the Insurance-Geaeral add $506 because of
increased premiums.
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
~LDINGS & GROUND~^_MAINTENANCE: Parse 34
Chairman Cameron stated that there should be no need for an
additional janitor in the Paradise Library. The present ,janitor works
part time and does all of the County buildi~ge in•Paradiae. There is
no reason that he could sot also da the Paradise Library. Time spent
discussing the position of janitor.
Discussed; no action taken at this time.
FARM_& HOME ADVISOR: Pane 250
Supervisor McR.illop stated that the Board had added $1,500 to
the budget. Mr. Mickelsoa stated that thaeafigurea are noC subvented.
Time spent discussing budget.
WATER RECREATION: P„~e 252
M acussed; ao action taken at this time.
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Supervisor Mc1Cillop stated that Oroville Memorial Hall needs
plastering and the ceilings done as a result of damage to the Nall during
the earthquake. It is going to coat $ great deal of money to do the
work later se the problem will continue to get worse. Mr. Nickelson
is to look at the problem. Discussion of Termite damage is Paradise.
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTFNGENCIES: Pace 257
Mr. Lawrence stated that the General Fund reserve is $1,845,000.
There are quite a number of transfers left, films spent discussing budget.
No action taken at this time.
b~RIFk'-CORONER NARCOTICS TASK FORCE: Pace 112
•~ - ~•• Time spent discussing possible ways of eliminating the Narcotics
Task Force.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried the Narcotics Task Force Unit is elimixeated as
of October 1, 1976 with the provision that means be sought to find help
for the Sheriff. This is a motion of intent.
pISfRICT ATTORNEY & PUBLIC ADMCNISTRATOR. REAL ESTATE FIiAUb UNIT: Page 94
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Chairman Cameron
as Patent to•eli,.minate the,Rea1 Estate Fraud Unit Program.
AYES: 'Supervisor McKillop and Chairman Cameron
NOES: Supervisors Madigan and Richter
NOT VOTING: Supervisor Ladd
Supervisor Ladd stated that he did not know if it would be
a Conflict of Interest for him to vote on this matter.
Mr. Blackatock stated that Che motion fails technically on a
2-2 vote. Tf the Board is going to adopt the final budget, there has to
be ,three votes to do so. Mr. Blackstock staked that if the Boaxd did
sot adopt the budget within the time period; the Auditor would prepare
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Mr. Blackstock stated that he did not know if Supervisor Ladd
had a Conflict of Iaterest or not. Mr. Blackstock stated that Supervisor
Ladd should call the Chief Counsel an the Conflict of Iaterest to see
whether this would constitute Conflict of Iaterest.
Supervisor McKillop withdrew hie motion until Supervisor Ladd
receives an answer.
Supervisor McRillop asked whether or not the funding ofOCCJ
for the Court could be used for`this unit. Mr. Nickelson stated that
the Board should research this a see if it were possible.
PIIBLIC WORKS~F.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION~:ROADAtgD'BRIDGE CONSTRT]CTTQN:
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On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried a motion of intent to allocate additional Motor
Vehicles in lieu o£ funds in the amount of $200,000 from the road fund
into the General fund. was approved.
RECESSED: The Board recessed at 3:10 to recomreae on Tuesday, August 17,
1976,~at 9:00 a.m.
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