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August 27, 1981
RECONVENE: The Board of Supervisors met at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to recess
Present: Supervisors Dolan, Sarace~i:, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
G1xf Mickelsouna~dministrative officer; Jim Johansen, auditor; and
Clark A. Nelson; county clerk, by Cathy Pitts, assistant clerk to
the Board. Absent: Fupervisor Lemke
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United SD at es of America
Invocation by Supervisor Wheeler
PUBLIC HEARING: 1981-82 PROPOSED BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING FINAL USE HEARING
The public hearing on the 1981-82 proposed budget and revenue
sharing final use hearing was held as continued.
Consideration and approval of schedule of internal service funds budget
than es
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following schedule of internal service funds budget changes
for 1981-82 was- approved:
SUB- DEPT.
FUND OBJECT INCREASE DECREASE TOTAL
7100 SELF-INSURANCE ISF 710-001
Salaries & Wages - Regular 11 23,029
Employee Benefits 18 6,317
000
430
General Insurance
Direct Services Transferred 27
73 29,346 , (430,000)
7110 WORKERS COMPENSATION ISF' 711-001
Workers Compensation Insurance 28 79,560 (79,560)
-7120 UNEMPLOXMENT INSURANCE ISF 712-001
Employee Benefits 18 7,215 (7,215)
7200 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ISF 720-001
Salaries & Wages - Regular 18 10,803 873
36
Employee Benefits
27 ,
31,757
General Insurance
Maintenance - Str., Imp., & Grnds 31 6,080
Major Maintenance 31.005
7 29,500
400)
(93
Office Expense 35 ,
7210 UTILITY CLEARING ISF 721-001
44 21,550 (21,850)
Utilities
7220 CENTRAL SERVICES MOTOR POOL ISF 722-001
General Insurance 27 1,178
000
12
Equipment 63
71 ,
500 (13,678)
Allocated Cnsts Received
7230 CENTRAL SERVICES AUPLICATING ISF 723-OOi
Salaries & Wages - Regular 11 10,432
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;~D > OB.7ECT INCREASE DECREASE TOTAL
1230 `CENT42AL-SERVICES DUPLICATING ISF (.CONTINUED)
Employee Benefits l8 3,079
Supplies for Reissue 24 81,820
Household expense 26 83
General Insurance 27 267
Maintenance - Equipment 30 600
Maintenance-Str., Imp., & Grads 31 243
Office Expense 35 53
Rents & Leases - Equipment 39 $0,700
Transportation & Travel 43 162
Allocated Costs Received 71 4,352 (19,633)
7240 CENTRAL SERVICES STORES ISF 724-001
Salaries & Wages - Regular 11 11,349
Employee Benefits 18 5,313
Supplies for Reissue 24 1,000
Household Expense 26 148
General Insurance 27 552
Maintenance-Str., Imp., & Grnds 31 1,033
Office Expense 35 19
Equipment 63 7,150
Allocated Costs Received 71 225 10,b39
7250 CENTRAL SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS 725-001
Employee Benefits 18 33
Household Expense 26 15
General Insurance 27 258
Maintenance - Equipment 30 16,600
Maintenance-Str., Imp., Grads. 31 2I6
Office Expense 35 24
Allocated Costs Received 71 2,013 _(18,649)
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS (673,346)
Consideration and approval of schedule of county service areas and Air
Pollution Control changes
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconde d by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried;~the'following county service areas and Air Pollution Cont rol
changes were approved:
SUB- DEPT.
FUND OBJECT INCREASE DECREASE TOTAL
340 COUNTY SERVICE AREA ~~23 923-001
Loan Repayment 53 250 250
962 COUNTY SERVICE AREA ~~62 962-001
Loan Repayment 53 15 15
757 COUNTY SERVICE AREA lF74 974-001
Loan Repayment 53 100 100
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360
270
Allocated Costs Received 71 1,693 (2699)
TOTAL CSA'S AND OTHER (28,389)
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FUND OBJECT INCREASE DECREASE TOTAL
977 COUNTY SERVICE AREA 177- 977-001
Utilities 44 315
978 COUNTY SERVICE AREA 478 978-001
Utilities 44 360
981 COUNTY SERVICE AREA 9k81 981-001
Utilities 44 270
790 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 979-001
Salaries & Wages - Regular 11 21,385
Employee Benefits 18 8,684
General Insurance 27 ~ 1,393
Maintenance-Str., Inpr., & Grnds 31 48
Office Expense 35 22
Consideration and a royal ox routine ana-minor oua ec c:udu ~~
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following routine and minor budget changes Caere approved:
Increase -- Dept.
(Decrease) Total
1. Salary changes approved
after compilation of the proposed
'budget. See Salary Ordinance 2221.
A. Gridle Justice Court (243--001)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 728
18. Employee Benefits 164 892
B. Oroyilie Justice Court (244-001)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regulax 11,801
18. Employee Benefits 5,904 17,705
C. Paradise Justice Court (245-001)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 728
18. Employee Benefits 164 892
D. Buildin s & Grounds ISF (720-001}
~I 11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 10,803
18. Employee Benefits 5,624 N/A*
E. Sheriff - Patrol (350-002)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular (11,635)
18. Employee Benefits (6,504) (18,139)
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_ (Decrease) Total
F. Sheriff - Investigation (350=004)
11. Salares & Wages - Regular 11,635
18. Employee Benefits 6,504 18,139
?. Addition of requested and
proposed positions omitted
from the proposed budget.
A. Chico Muni Court (242-001)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 11,921
18. Employee Benefits 3,325 15,247
B. Central Stores (724-001)
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 11,349 .
18. Employee Benefits 4,696 N/A*
3. Lease of the existing data entry
machine, omitted from the proposed
budget.
A. Assessor (080-001)
39. Rents & Leases - Equipment 6,260 6,260
k. Request received too late for
inclusion in the proposed budget.
A. Probation {430-001)
12. Extra Help 2,000
14. Overtime (2,000-) -0-
i. Rental charges for copier
charged directly to the Equipment
Rental Account.
A. Public Health (540-001)
35. Office Expense (1,300)
39. Rents & Leases - Equipment 1,300 -0-
S. Building and Grounds Maintenance
charges omitted from the proposed budget.
A. ~ecial Grant Requirements {182-001)
31. Maintenance-Str., Impr., & Grnds 5,314 5,314
Total Routine and Minor Changes 46,310
*Indicated as non-applicable because these changes are distributed to other
budget units.
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:onsideration of supplemental budget__considerati.ons
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following-supplemental budget consideration was approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Assessor (080-001)
Transfers $400 from Salaries & adages - Regular
to cover extra help to provide appropriation to
cover when Secretary was absent on maternity
leave.
11. Salaries & Wages - Regular 400
12. Extra Help 400 -0-
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, the following supplemental budget consideration was approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Countv Counsel (100-001)
Increases Rents & Leases-Equipment to provide
for lease payments on the word processor
through October, 1981 prior to purchase.
Decrease Allocated-Costs Transferred to
balance. Increase Unallocated A-87 costs
to reflect adjustments to Counsel's budget.
39. Rents & Leases-Equipment 3,743
72. Allocated Costs Transferred 3,743 -0-
Unallocated (224-001)
71. Allocated Costs received 3,743 3,743
Jim Johansen, auditor, stated that the revenue sharing plant acquisi-
tion and the Library item are part of the additional expenses for the Library,
some of which is budgeted for the Library. The Board was also provided
with information from the Administrative Office listing the additional
Library costs in the amount of approximately $101,000 with a total being
$110,000.
•.IQ[ike pyeatt, assistant administrative officer, set out the
memo out ling the costs for the Library.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Revenue Sharing -Plant Acq. (170-002)
Increase Professional & Specialized
Services by $40,000 to provide for
title insurance, soil testing and
additional architectural servicES''
for the Chico and Gridley Libraries:
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Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Revenue Sharing-Plant Acq..(170-002) (continued)
62. Professional .~~Spec. Svcs 40,000 40,000
Library (630-011)
Increase Professional & Specialized
Services $70,000 representing fees
for the financial consultant, bond
counsel., appointed counsel and misc-
ellaneous expenses associated with
the printing & advertising of bonds.
36. Professional & Specialized Svcs 70,040 70,000
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley. NOES: Supervisor
Saxaceni. ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Sheriff-Administration (.350-001)
Decrease Fixed Assets-Equipment $250
representing the deletion of a file
cabinet.
63. Fixed Assets-Equipment
Sheriff-Patrol (350-002)
Decrease Fixed Assets-Equipment by $500.
representing the deletion of a typewriter.
63. Fixed Assets-Equipment
Sheriff-Incaraceration (350-003)
Increase Special Departmental Expense
$513 representing the estimated cost
of photo supplies.
41. Special Department Expense
Sheriff-Services {350-005)
Increase Salaries & Wages-Regular
representing a request to restore
the cuts for the Records & Identi-
ficiation Technician, the Sheriff's
Clerk II and the Sheriff's Clerk III.
It is requested that the two clerks
be restored, inasmuch as they will
be needed to replace four CETA
personnel which have been lost.
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Increase Decrease- (Savings)
Sheriff-Services-(350--005).(continued)
Also increase Employee Benefits
$12,090 reflecting the-above additions.
Requested increase in Extra Help
$5,000 needed to help reduce the
backlog in processing evidence
information. Increase Special
Departmental Expense $5,228 for
photographic. supplies and Fixed Assets--
'squipment $1,830 to allow purchase of
black& white photographic equipment.
11. Salaries & Wages-Regular
12. Extra Help
18. Employee Benefits
41. Special Depargment Expense
63. Fixed Assets-Equipment
33,550
5,000
12,090
5,228
1,830 57,9b8
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Planning-BCAG (480-002)
Increase Professional & Specialized
Services $2,225 for the audit contract
for the annual SB 325 Transportation
Fund Audit.
36. Professional & Specialized Svcs 2,225
2,225
Mr. Sohansen stated that the Board had taken action previously
r elative to the Mental Health budget. They have received new information on
state allocations for the department. The county is in the process of requestin€
a waiver of ten percent match which. indicates a decrease. When the allocation
was received there was an increase in the overall Mental Health budget.
Mr. Pyeatt stated that two or three weeks ago the Board took
action relative to $91,000. Butte County is the lead agency and the $91,000
offsets what would otherwise be a decrease to professional and specialized
services. That is a special allocation.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Mental Health (541-001)
Increase a total of $83,565 representing
adjustments brought about by final
financing information received from the
state.
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Net Impact
In crease.. 'Decrease (Savings)
General Services {541-001)
12. Extra Help 83S
36. Professional & Specialized Svcs 65,175
25. Food 6,986
32. Medical & Dental Supplies 5,000
74. Infra-Departmental Transfers 27,674 105,673
Detoxification (541-002)
25. Food 5,566
74. Infra Departmental Transfers 27,674 {22,108)
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
• Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Domestic Violence (560-003)
Increase Professional & Specialized
Services $3,120 representing an
increase in the contract amount
with Catalyst Womens' Advocates, Inc.
3b. Professional & Specialized Svcs 3,120 3,120
Mr. Johansen stated that the Welfare Administration is similar
to the Mental Health. They are bringing back the net result of the changes
that were made. They had anticipated about $160,000 as a result of the
c hanges but they did not materialize. There is a net savings of about
$120,000.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Welfare Administration (570-OOi)
Increase a total of $449,848 representing
the addition already approved by your
Board of Homemakers to this budget unit
and the transfer of the Parental Stress
Budget to the Welfare Administration
Budget.
11. Salaries & Wages-Regular 216,761
1S. Employee Benefits 63,69
23. Communications 499
26. .Household Expense 22,456
27. General Insurance 19,759
31. Maintenance-Struct., Impr & Grnds 17,460
35. Office Expense 1,657
36. Professional & Specialized Svcs 50,000
41. Special Department Expense 11,871
42. Data Processing Charges - - 19,008
43. Transportation & Travel 30,000.
71. Allocated Costs Recd 35,504
73. Direct Services Transferred 1-,690
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449,848
August 27, 1981
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
Welfare Aids (580-0.01)
Reduce Support & Care of Persons
$571,311 representing the decrease
in the cost-of-living adjustment
for aid payments-from 12% to 9.2%.
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (529,759)
Aid to Children in Board }€omes & Inst. (51,552)
Indochinese Assistance 10,000 (571,311)
Mr. Pyeatt advised that the Worker's Compensation Insurance and
the Self-Insurance funds were covered in.a memo from their office. This
memo provides the Board with background information on the actuarial study
for worker's compensation and indicated the xoard's-prior actions. They
are suggesting further reduction and additions for items summarized on the
recommendations. The actuarial study for the self-insurance program has
not come in. They are not recommending. any further changes in the self-
insurance funds.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following supplemental budget considerations were approved
with the Risk Management Coordinator being reinstated:
Net Impact
Increase Decrease (Savings)
ISF/Administrative Ofcr
Self-Insurance (710-001)
Increase Salaries &Wages-Regular
$23,029 and Employee Benefits $6,317
representing the request to restore
the Risk Management Coordinator
position. Increase Intra Departmental
Transfers by $29,346 reflecting that
with the restoration of the Risk
Management Coordinator's position
there would be no need for personnel
in the Administrative Office to
provide the insurance functions.
il. Salaries &Wages-Regular 23,029
18. Employee Benefits 6,317 N/A*
Administrative Officer (020-001)
73. Direct Services Transferred 29,346 29,346
Worker's Compensation Ins. ISF (711-001)
Reduce Ldorkers' Compensation Insurance
$529,505 representing the three phase
reduction as follows. Approximately
$80,000 reduction relating to
reductions in staff which required
a reduction in premiums for Worker's
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b', Increase Decrease (Savings)_
Worker's Compensation Ins..ISF (711-001) (continued)
Compensation, approximate $285,000
reduction as ordered by your Board on
July 17 to reduce the level of insurance
reserves and an additional approximate
$165,000 further reduction in the level
of reserves based on results of an
actuarial study received from Warren,
McVeigh & Griffin, Insurance Consultants.
Reduce Professional & specialized Services
$2,000 reflecting the decrease in the
anticipated charges from Gates, McDonald.
No amount is reflected in the net savings
column because these reductions have been
distributed to all the various budget
units.
28. Worker's Comp. Tnsurance 529,505
36. Professional & Specialized Svcs 2,000 N/A*
*Indicates that these costs have been distributed to other budget units.
A roval of'ad'ustments to antici ated revenue
Mr. Johansen stated that the Board had to still take action on the
changes to~the anticipated revenue. Some of the pluses are the result of
the City of Oroville coming through with repayment of $160,000 from a loan
from the county several years ago. The City of Chico has indicated-they will
make payment of $150,000 for sales tax this year. Some of the major decreases
that offset the increases were the result of this year's delinquency factor
in the collection of property taxes, which was over six percent and the
allowance of $110,000 of impounded taxes for the railroad company taxes.
He will be coming back to the Board for authorization to impound these
taxes as they are :part of litigation that is going on-and the railroads
have sumbitted claims for refund in that amount.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the following adjustments to the anticipated revenue for
fiscal year 1981-82 were approved:
Taxes $103,723
Licenses & permits 15,000
Fines, Forfei~t.ures & Penalties 83,291
Use of Money & Property (Interest) 90,000
Aid from Other Governmental Agencies
State (718,716)
Federal 449,316
Other (76,819) (346,219)
Charges for Current Services 154,578
Other Revenues "'0-
Net Increase to Anticipated Revenue $100,373
RECESS: 10:40 a.m.
RECONVENE: 11:12 a.m.
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81-2312 BUDGET REVIEW
$', Budget review of departmental budgets held at this time.
', Family Conciliation Court budget", page 68_
Mike Pyeatt, assistant administrative 'officer, stated that
the Board had received information relative to the Family Conciliation
Court budget. Most of the memo had to do with professional and specialized
services, particularly with Family Services Association. There are three
various alternatives for reduction which are not really significant amounts.
', There seems to be a question raised in the memo about fees and the amount
that the fees should be. The county had a Family Conciliation-Court
procedure prior to adoption of the new legislation that authrozied an
increase in,fees. At one time the reports were prepared by the Probation
Officer and then the function was transfered to the Welfare Department and
in the middle of the last fiscal year the department was funded. There were
two staff positions, extra help and necessary operating expenses created.
', There are three levels of reductions in the memo relative to professional
and specialized services. One of the immediate reductions is from $8,648
to $6,390 in that account. That reduction-would not really have too much
effect on what they are doing.
', Supervisor Wheeler stated that on the options presented they
are proposing to reduce services to $6,300 and renew the contract through
the rest of the fiscal year. Are they saying in collecting through the
rest of the year that they will come back and renegotiate if the fees. are
not enough?
Mr. Pyeatt stated they were saying they would reduce the
', account to $6,390 and there are other options about collecting fees
', through the collection system. The Board could reduce this amount even
further but it would be dependent upon receiving revenue for services
rendered.
', Supervisor Dolan felt that recommendation ~Pl along with the
reduction in the fixed assets and supplies most closely meets the Board's
request. She recognized the value of the program and that fees offset
the cost as much as possible. it is an on--going program. If the services
', cannot be handled outside the courtroom, that is where they will have to
be heard.
', Mr. Pyeatt stated that this would take up the court's time. The
Board can levy fees for services, but if the people do not have the ability
to pay, and the court has informed him that there are quite a number
of cases before the mediation services that do not have the ability to pay,
the court will work with the contractor to develop a system. Church
organizations might be benefit but when people reach this stage, they
expect some professional counseling that deals with this particular matter.
', Supervisor Saraceni felt that the church organizations might
be able to be of some help in these situations.
Supervisor Dolan felt it was important to remember that even though
his is a family conciliation, these are cases where dissolutions have
een filed because of problems between the parents and the court does not
eke a value judgment of whether the dissolution should be"filed. When
ustody of children are being questioned or when the Welfare Department
s looking at where the children should be placed,. when all the facts have
ccurred from that point, the law is very specific. It is heard at this
evel so the children do not have to go through the court. It is much better.
Mr. Pyeatt stated that the contract with Family Services Association
s a mediation service. This is'ari~`easier way to decide custody. There is
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81- some question as to the levying of fees. This one. thing to levy fees
b ' and another to be able to collect those fees. The Judge is saying they
could potentially reduce the professionai and specialized services to
', $5,295 but it may or may not work.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the following adjustments-were made with regard to the
Family Conciliation Court budget on page 68; accepting ~aCommendation°4~1
by reducing professional and specialized services and renewing the contract
through the rest of the budget year and seeing how many fees can be recovered
and analysis of the total cost at the end of the year:
Account 63, fixed assets. Reduce $635 Mile cabinett, $225;
a bookcase, $90; calculator, $150; coat rack, $50; and small round table,
$120).
Account 36, professional and specialized services. Reduce from
$8,640 to $6,390.
Veterans Service Office budget, page 274
Mr. Pyeatt stated that at the budget hearing held July 29, 1981,
Supervisor Wheeler had asked for additional information from the Veterans
Service Office. The Board has received the memo from the Veterans Service
Office. There. was a request to add one or two positions. There are not
many reductions that could be made that would not effect services dramatically.
There have been some work experience students in the office. There were
six other positions provided by the Veterans Administration in the past.
Most of that was for the outreach program. The budget stands as approved
unless the Board takes action.
Supervisor Wheeler commended the Veterans Service Office for
the report that was put together for the Board.
Hap Penn, veterans service officer, stated that he had proposed
the reduction of $2400 from his budget. No action has been taken on that
recommendation. He had suggested that extra help and transportation of
veterans to hospitals be taken out. He is negotiating with the Veterans
Administration for additional work study students. He could reduce the
budget by $2,400.
Super~risor Saraceni stated that in looking at the budget there
has been about 28 percent increase and he was trying to look at a way to
get the budget in line to stop the impact next year-and the year following,
He knew that Mr. Penn worked diligentlq for free help.
Supervisor Dolan stated that the difference between the money
amount with the reductions and ten percent more than last year is $625.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following changes were made to the Veterans Service
Office budget on-gage 274:
Account 11, extra help. Reduce by $1,000
Account 43, transportation and travel. Reduce by $600 for
trips to veterans hospitals.
Account 63, fixed assets, Reduce by $840 for four five-drawer
letter size metal file cabinets for addtional storage.
Total reduction $2,440
Supervisor Dolan stated.~.that she was not giving up her criticism of
using local money to fund a federal government activity. This is federal
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Library budget, page ?76.
Dick Puelieher, auditor's office, stated that the net increase
in the Library budget for-this yeax with: the requested changes would be
$2,916 for the deletion of a Librarian IT and addition of a 50 percent
Librarian Assistant IT and'a full-time Librarian Assistant 1. The reason
for the increase to the budget is because of the large vacation factor.
Next year there would be savings to the county.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, the following action was taken with regard to the Library
budget on page 276:
Delete one librarian IT position
Salaries ($14,420}
Benefits ~ (4~ 214)
Total ($18,634}
Add one 50% library assistant II ,position
Salaries $ 6,615
Benefits 2_,474
Total $ 9,089
Add one fulltime library assistant i position
Salaries $ 9,372
Benefits 3,089
Total $12,461
Net Increase $2,916
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Others
Supervisor 5araceni stated that he would like to go through
some of the other departments and take them page by page in the budget.
He would like to go through some pages where the increase was 30 percent
to 28 percent over last year to see how the county can come up with
additional funds.
Supervisor Dolan was not acceptable that the Board had not
done this. She felt the Board could do this again.
Supervisor Saraceni stated that his interest was in reinstating
some of the deputy sheriff positions that were deleted. He would
like to go over these items later in the meeting.
Supervisor Wheeler stated that the Board was 'restricted with
some departments because of federal and state mandates that those budgets
could not be touched.
Supervisor Dolan stated that Mrs. Susan Conger had given the
Board a letter about her concerns regarding a court action and settlement.
She felt that the letter would have to be referred to the Sheriff and
Counsel.
LETTER OF PROTEST AND REQUEST FOR .APOLOGY TO BE SENT TO THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL FOR HIS PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE BUDGET
Supervisor Wheeler stated that Monday afternoon the Attorney
General alluded to the co unty's-bu3getary considerations as it affects
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law enforcement. She was very upset with.-.the statements he made with
regard to the budget considerations.
Tt was moved by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
that a letter of strong protest be written to the 6ttorney General demanding
an apology for his comments that were made~in public about the county's
budget.
Supervisor Saraceni concurred with what Supervisor Wheeler was
saying. He felt that the Attorney General should also be sent information
regarding the budget.
Supervisor Wheeler intended that as' part of the letter. Once
the Attorney General reads the information and realizes the fiscal conditions,
she was sure he would issue a public apology to the Board.
Supervisor Dolan asked that when the information is sent that
the reasons the county is facing the fiscal problems is the tendency of
the state to place more mandates on the counties without paying the cost
be underlined.
Vote on motion;
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
. Motion carried.
RECESS: 11:59 a.m.
RECONVENE: 1:32 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 1:33 p.m. to hold a closed session
regarding litigation.
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. following a closed session
regarding litigation. No action taken.
2314 BUDGET
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"rev"3ew.of departmental budgets held at this time.
Sheriff-Coroner budgets
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, reported on the meeting
he held with the Sheriff. They went over the Sheriff`s budget to see
where they could effect some economy and where they could adopt the budget,
which would ..mitigate or alleviate the necessity to terminate 13 deputies„
The•took the~raductions originally discussed by the Board in the amount
of $807,000 for a base. They went down that amount and agreed that those
reductions would stand with the exception of the 13 deputies in patrol.
They took the $807,000 reduction and the subsequent $312,000 cost which
left a reduction of only about $400,000. They figured where they could
find the $400,000. The Board has a list of the agreement that was
reached with the Sheriff. They discussed each ramification. They were
able to come up with $217,000 of offset to be able to have 13 deputy
positions of $312,000. The Sheriff signed the agreement to bring this to
the Board to make whatever decision with regard to adoption of the budget.
There .is a difference of about $95,000. Tt appears the basic disagreements
have been resolved except for $95,000.
The budget is over last year`s budget. The only figure they
dealt with was the $807,000. This involves the raising of certain fees.
He felt that the minimal increase in fees is $10,000. They found that
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b xceeds that amount. The fees for fingerprinting and autopsy .reports should
', a increased.' On page 2.,of the report, there are three, items that deal with
he Coroner activities. The Sheriff is'going into a new procedure as it
elates to autopsies which will be less expensive. In looking at the
tatistical.projects, it looked like they were a little over. One item
eals with funeral homes. Many times the Board has discussed the need to
conomize in this area. Tt is a Board policy decision with regard to use
f pathologist obtained for autopsies. It involves the use of facilities
o be provided for autopsies. Tt involves"whether-the facilities will be
aid for,and how much. The county is paying-the funeral homes an estimate
f $47,000 per year-for providing the facilities. There are other ways
hat would be less expensive. The agreement also understands there will
e bumping. There will be reorganization in the Sheriff's Office and
" dministrative review for reducing costs to the general fund for operation
f the Sheriff's Department. They are all going to work together to see
hat can be done to reduce the impact"on the general fund. This could
'evolve formation of police protection districts, which would reduce the
', 'mpact on the general fund. It could involve a reduction in the Level
f services as it relates to patrol. The county needs input from the
itizens. It involves reorganization within the Sheriff's Department itself.
very avenue should be investigated within the next year as to reduction
f the general fund.
Mr. Nickelson stated the Coroner has the final decision as to
Cher there will be an autopsy and. how it will be handled. This does not
e to be a decision of what type of facility. The Sheriff has said there
ways in which the autopsy can be handled cheaper. This is an effort
keep the funding of operations down.
Supervisor Wheeler thanked the Administrative Office staff and
the Sheriff's administrative staff for the proposal. This is exactly what
she thought the Soard intended when-they started the whole budget process.
', er only question was why had they gone through so much to reach this point.
he Board has been the focal point of that. 'She had to ask the question
', of why.
Supervisor Dolan stated there were other departments that could
ave done the same thing. The Assessor lost more people.
Supervisor Saraceni thanked both'Mr. Nickelson and the Sheriff
or getting together on this problem. Tle saw the reinstatement of 13
worn officer positions as really getting down and putting this together.
Mr. Nickelson stated that this year was traumatic for many
epartments that had received reductions in past years and this is really
he first time that the finances are so-bad that the Board had to go
nto areas that have always been sacred. The thing that worries him
s that within the next two-years the county may start to experience the
ame thing with the Fire Department if the City of Chico annexes the
orth Valley Plaza.
Supervisor Wheeler felt that the Board was aware of that issue.
hehoped that if the county is talking about going to the voters for the
aw enforcement that it could maybe be a combined effort to include all
mergency services. She wanted to know why the public was subjected to
11 the uncertainties in tfie Sheriff's Office when this was what the
oard was advocating from the beginning.
Chairman Moseley did not believe the county should go to the
otees for more money. She felt the departments could do abetter job
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th less money. She felt they would do it. She did not think the county
d to go to the people to circumvent Proposition l3. She. felt this could
done by better management and getting the priorities right and not just
lung apart when the Board says no to the departments.
Supervisor Dolan that even if the county proceeded with the
formation of districts for law enforcement, 'the cost is escalating a
great deal every year. The property tax increase is not as much as the
inflation increase. The cost of .putting an officer on the street is more
than the 1G percent increase in property tax revenue.
Supervisor Wheeler stated they need to address the issues and
have staff researching the matter along with the emergency service people,
the auditor and the community and come back to the-Board with that information.
Dick Stenberg, undersheriff, stated to answer the question of
why this was not done before, he thought that after the Board adopted the
proposed twenty point program they went into a state of shock. This
had never happened to them before.. At this time, he felt the department
was aware of the drastic economic factors present in the county. They
did meet with Administration and Counsel this morning. He felt they were
faced with a lack of communication over the board with Administration and
themselves. This is the first time their department has faced a crunch.
They felt what they had done was done in good faith. They will go back
and reorganize. They are down seven posiaions at this time. They wanted
to keep the remaining thirteen positions on. They will have to eliminate
some service calls and cut back on the daytime patrol. They will try to
get up in the mountain areas.
Zt was moved by Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
that the budget agreement with the Sheriff and the Administrative Office
dated August 27, 1981 be adopted as follows with the reinstatement of 13
sworn officer positions in patrol division:
1. Elimination of proposed radio console for
dispatch $ 90,000
2. Change autopsy procedures, reduce 20,000
3. Based on statistical review, reduce the number
of autopsies required locally 10,000
4. Eliminate purchase of rechargeable flashlights 6,000
5. Reduce patrol extra help 20,000
6. Reduce overtime in patrol 5,000
7. Reduce uniform allowance budget in patrol 10,000
8. Reduce incaraceration budget extra help 5,000
9. Reduce funeral home expenses 10,000
10. Revise fee schedules for certain services to
develop offsetting revenue--minimum increase 10,000
11. Through administrative review, l% salary savings
reduction 31,.0.00
Total $217,000
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~, gone on in the Board room is part. of the budget process of reaching decisions.
This is meeting the demands of-the constituents and fulfilling the state
law. This is what has happened with many of the 'departments.- This is not
something new it is part of the dynamics of the histbxy.and years of
doing budget sessions. In the pas C. the revenue would be re-evaluated and
the amount would be covered by the tax rate that-was established. Other
years this happened also and she felt it was`much.better that it happen
in the Board room.
Will Mattly, district attorney, stated he agreed with Supervisor
Dolan completely. He felt that in a county like this the administrators
had to carry workloads. He received a cut in his budget and he will live
with that cut. He wondered if the Board was going to go-over the other
budgets again. He concurred with Supervisor Dolan when she answered
Mr. McCall relative to a limit on salaries. He felt it would be a mistake
to put a limit of $25,000 on salaries.
Chairman Moseley felt that Supervisor Dolan said it very well
when she said this was a $62 million corporation and the executives of
that large a corporation do not work for $25,000 per year.
Henry McCall stated he was a public official. He puts in an
average of 30 hours per week. They receive $5 per meeting and $100 for
out of pocket expenses. There will be elections for the Tax Collector,
Clerk and Sheriff coming up. These are elected positions and he felt that
now was the time to put a limit of $25,000 on the salaries. He felt that
this would show that people are not running for the money.
Supervisor Dolan stated that the Board .does not have the
resignation of the Tax Collector or salaries on the floor.
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried.
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Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the history
and alternatives for the Veterans Memorial Halls. In the first budget
review the entire budget for the memorial halls was about $207,000 and the
(Board was looking at ways to cut that budget and make a savings to the
'tax payers of Butte County. There is an estimate of $35,000 in fees. The
Board elected to delete the funding for custodial care for the halls. The
Board deleted major maintenance projects with the exception of the Chico
,Memorial Hall sprinkler system. The court has indicated that it was the
~icounty's responsibility to provide maintenance of the halls. He read from
'the papers that they were to maintain the halls to serve the community as
',well as the veterans. It would appear the Board has some options. An
.easy option would be to put the money all back. He felt there was the
option of appealing the decision, putting all the money back in the budget,
for giving a different level of maintenance for the hails just as there
pis a different level of maintenance for the county buildings. If the
(Board considers a lower level of maintenance, one of the options would
be to do the work with less than 6-1/2 custodian-janitors. They could
reduce the staff and look to other ways of handling the services, i.e.
outside help. They are using General Assistance welfare people to offset
the costs. If .the Board choses this alternative, they could either leave
the maintenance in the memorialp~~l budget or put it in the county
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uildings budget and.they will give the best;level.of services with the
taffing,the Board gives him. The court did not set the level: of service,
hey said the county must continue maintenance of the buildings.
Mr. Nickelson felt that in order to allow for flexibility for
tenance of the halls probably the"positions should be in the building
ntenance budget. There are no other'custodial positions in the county
t are not in the building maintenance budget.
Mr. Castleberry stated the Board would have their choice of
from one to six and one--half positions level of services. This is the
Board's decision. He recommended a minimum of two positions.. -This would
require a change in the operation of the memorial halls. Everyone would
be asked to participate in helping to make it work. Mr. Hurst presented
the Board with a copy of papers in which he indicated some items were
non-negotiable. He felt the county could provide the level of service that
would be the best within using perhaps two people:. This would give good
service and would be using some. of the present staffing but would take
a change in operation. At the present time there are fulltime custodians
that are keeping the appointment books and renting space.. The appointment
iibooks would be either in his office or the buildings and grounds maintenance
office. The cost for two positions would be approximately-$40,000. They
(would still be providing the direction as given by-the court but at a
(different level. This would allow service at the memorial halls twice
a week.
Sames M. Hurst, Butte County Veterans Council, had a different
interpretation of what the ,judge's decision was. The court referred to
Military and Veterans Code Section 1262, which says that the county will
provide adequate maintenances custodial services and supplies. At the
present time, the county has allowed the custodians to negotiate contracts
with certain private parties for certain dates. He did not know who would
execute the contracts if these changes were made. Sometimes the halls
are used twice a day and must be clean after each function, Everyone has
made it..sound~.ike the veterans are freeloading off the taxpayers by getting
free meetings. Of the total of 121 free meetings in Paxadise 35 were
veterans meetings, 10 Family Health Services meetings., 53 Social Security
meetings three days for County Supervisors` Association, three days for
elections board, two days of elections and two meetings of other county
functions. If the plan that was offered three-years ago would have been
adopted, the county would have had"a more realistic view of what is going
on in the halls.
Chairman Moseley stated that the Gridley Memorial Hall charges
everyone. If Social Security wants to-use the hall, they must pay so much
money. She felt the committee should have been involved in this. If Gridley
wants to change fees they get together and set the fees. Durham Memorial
Hall is the same.
Mr. Castleberry stated he would like to work with the veterans
organizations to make for less free meetings and adjustment of the rates.
They have offered to help and he would like to accept their help.
Mr. Hurst stated that it was his understanding three years
ago that it was not up to the committee but up to the Board to make the
decision on who would be charged for use of the halls. He did not feel
that fees could be increased if there is the reduced maintenance. If the
level of maintenance they have now is continued, he felt they could increase
the income for the halls. He felt it was a little late to make the cuts
as they do not have the time to do the adjustment and come up with anything
beneficial to the county without their budget that they have proposed.
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In Paradise there was a total of 942 meetings this"calendar year. Some of
these meetings £all at the same time and. others come xight behind each
other. There is a need for the custodians 'to '.supervise and maintain the
halls. He wondered. who would supervise these groups if the custodians are
not there.
Supervisor Dolan understood that the court decision was a
verification of the Gridley Camp 104 versus Butte County in-which the
court said that~once the buildings were erected it was the responsibility
of the county to maintain them. She wanted to know if the court order
provided for job descriptions to keep minutes and for the custodian to
do supervision of the meetings. She felt that someone could empty their
own waste basket.
Mr. Castleberry felt that with the help of the veterans organizations
and the others using the halls that the people could set up their own chairs.
The county has been in court for one year on a contract that was not
signed properly. Maybe it is time to have someone keep-the :appointment
book and handle the contracts. There will have to be a new set of rules
and procedures. '
Mr. Hurst felt the halls were under a different setup than
the other county buildings. There are no other buildings with an income.
With the procedure that is proposed he felt the income would be less than
one-third of the income this year.
Supervisor Dolan stated that what Mr. Castleberry was saying to
the Board was that the memorial halls are only a service or department in
the county that has a janitor for every .hall. This building does not
have one person per room. They would be transferring two positions into
the grounds and maintenance which would-allow for better maintenance. There
will not be one janitor eight hours per day. It is up to the committee to
change the rules for the hall to charge the federal government for use of
that building. They are not talking about a person to take minutes for the
committee meetings any more.
Mr. Hurst stated that the Custodian-Secretary is the direct
representative to the county who meets people and advises on the availability
of the hall.' By,cha~ging this procedure, the Board will be creating a hard-
ship and only catering to the veteran groups.
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Supervisor Dolan stated the Board is not saying people will not
be able to use the buildings. In Chico the county buildings are within
two blocks of the memorial hall. There can be phone numbers for reserving
the halls through the county buildings. What is non-negotiable in Mr.
Hurst`s mind is one janitor per hall. In her opinion that is not what is
necessary according to the court's opinion. That opinion was to provide
jaintorial services.
Mr. Hurst stated that there has not been 19,000 people using
the library. He felt that with the contracts and clean up after each
meeting it is necessary to have one janitor per building.
Chairman Moseley stated that the Board would be bringing on two
new custodians from the people being l&yed off, who are working in the halls.
The county may find later it is necessary to have three janitors. She did
not think so.
.Leo Battle, deputy county counsel, addressed the issue of
contracts for the memorial halls. He and the Risk Management Coordinator
were working on a system whereb the rentals would be done through the
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b The county is in litigation for a contract that was not signed and the
', hall was rented ,out and a person was injured and this put the liability on
the county. He felt this part of the job could be done in the county
offices in Oroville.
Supervisor Saraceni asked if there could be additional costs in
he rental agreements to cover-the additional-help that might be needed.
Supervisor Wheeler stated that from experience in renting halls
she has always had to set up and clean up after the event and also pay a
rental fee. There is a young man in Chico who was renting the memorial
hall six nights a month and he provides his own insurance. This gentleman
is creating a great deal of revenue for that hall. He wanted to make sure
that the contract was honored. He also does his own clean up such as stacking
the chairs after the meetings. She felt that Mr. Castleberry was honestly
trying to work with the people involved with the memorial halls. She is
nearing that Mr. Hurst cannot accept that proposal that is presented by
Kr. Castleberry. She felt there should be compromise and working together.
Mr. Hurst stated they were trying to cooperate. If a person is
Paradise doing the maintenance work, how can they be in Gridley or
Supervisor Dolan stated they would be adding two positions to
he buildings and grounds department. There are already people in that
Mr. Castleberry stated that he had indicated the present level
f service would be changed, Other people can ogerate halls by having
hose that rent them do their own set up and have them cleaned after.
e felt this could be done with the halls. This proposal. would be different
nd change is difficult for many people. This will take a great deal of
ork. He was willing to give the Board and the community the best available
ervice he could. He is not saying this proposal is committed in concrete
orever. There would be two people working out of the buildings and
rounds maintenance which would save the county from $41,000 to $2,000
or the halls. The utilities would be $30,000.
Supervisor Dolan stated in summarizing she was prepared tc have
he responsibility for the custodians'transfered to public works and the
ransfer of two. positions to buildings and grounds maintenance budget.
his will allow buildings and grounds maintenance to do the scheduling
', of the halls. She understood the mandate was to provide custodial services
or use by veterans for use during patriotic meetings. There will not be
', full-time janitor. One of the responsibilities at the present time
f the janitors is taking minutes of meetings. They will not be using
he personnel for the taking of minutes at the meetings or for outside
activities. If the building is used for purposes other than veterans,
he people proposing to use the buildings should pay for that service.
', County Counsel recommended changes in the scheduling and contracting for
se of the halls. This recommendation was made to protect the county and
he veterans groups.
Chairman .Moseley stated that in 1979-SO the budget was $101,000
nd they are asking for $127,000 this year.' That is an increase of 39
ercent. Last year it was $115,000 and now it is up to $209,7b0.
Mr. Hurst felt $209,000 was an unrealistic number in the budget.
y have proposed reductions such as extra help. If the custodians are
the halls, the veterans will help out where they can. They are proposing
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to raise-the rental £ees by 12 percent and start .charging the county and
state for all the meetings and then they will come up with a realistic
figure..
Mr. Castleberry agreed-that the rentals needed to be raised.
He felt the operating rules should have to be'changed. He felt the county
had been paying their fair share since the taxpayers are paying"85 percent
of the cost. He felt there were several ways to provide more revenue and
offset the cost to the taxpayers.
Supervisor Saraceni felt that the raising of the fees was
he way to go. Everything cannot be reduced from the budget such as the
lectricity. The real cost is in the salaries and benefits. There is no
ay out of that but the Board can do exactly as they have done with the
they departments. Mr. Castleberry has said 'this savings can be done by
little extra help and having the fees charged to people covering clean
p of the facilities. The county does not have any control over the
lectricity that is in the budget.
Mr. Hurst felt the minimum-number of positions that would be
ceded is five and one-half positions and then the veterans could help.
hey could raise the rental fees. He felt they could then come back
ext year with a realistic evaluation.
Ron Barnes, Butte County Veterans Council,. felt that time was
f the essence. The Board made the decision on July 29, 1981 and Supervisor
heeler said there would have to be a period of transition for the change
ver and there were funds available for that period. This means that
omorrow night six custodians will be layed off and then all the halls
ill be closed.
Mr. Nickelson stated that the transition period is taking place
w. The action being requested at this time is that two janitors would
placed in Public Works buildings and grounds maintenance and the others
uld receive their lay off notices. He felt there was an opportunity for
ose particular people to move into other jobs in the county. The halls
11 not be closed just like that.
Mr. Barges felt that someone would-have to assume the responsibility
the halls. There are no keys out in Paradise. He suggested that for
balance of the transition period that they go into the transition funds
allow for meeting with Mr. Castleberry. He felt that representatives
~ each committee should work with Mr. Castleberry.
Supervisor Dolan stated that if the two positions were transferred
buildings and grounds maintenance that would be transferring the
todial services for veterans to Public Works and it would be a change
m the past when there was one janitor for each building.
Mr. Castleberry stated-that Mr. Barnes ,had made a good offer.
was available to meet with the people. He and Mr. King will be available.
It was moved by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
hat the responsibility for the custodial services be transferred to
ublic Works with two positions being transferred to buildings and
rounds maintenance and procedures be developed. for contracting with
nput to be received from Counsel and Risk Management Coordinator; and
or Public Works to meet with the committees for developing procedures
or how the halls are scheduled and rented which includes changing the
rocedures to provide for custodial services for use by veterans,
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Jim Johansen, auditor., stated that in.tihe.summary provided to
the Board they, had included cancellation of the memorial hall budget in
its entirety He hoped that the action by.the Board would include the
restoring of utilities for 'the halls. What the,Board is saying in their
motion is there will be two janitors transferred from the memorial hall
budget to buildings and ground maintenance. and .the other four'and one--half
positions will retain their layoff notices. The resolution will reflect
this.
Motion amended to include: restoration of utilities in the
rial hall budget to be approved.
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried.
Assessor'
', Supervisor Wheeler commended the Administrative Office and the
Assessor's Office staff for the fine presentation that was made and the
', information that was provided. She felt the Assessor and his office
handled the situation with a great deal of dignity and working with the
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
carried, the following action was taken with regard to the Assessor's
Restore one auditor-appraiser
Salaries $ 18,891
Benefits 5,466
Total $ 24,357
Restore five appraiser I/II
Salaries $ 91,140
Benefits 27,565
Total $143,062
SS: 3:45 p.m.
NVENE: 4:17 p.m.
2315 CANCEL CONTRACT WITH UNIVAC ON 90/30 COMPUTER IN DATA PROCESSING
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the contract with Univac for the 90/30 computer was canceled
and the county will continue to lease the computer on a month to month
basis until such time as the subcommittee, the executive committee and
the Board adopt a plan for the county.
2316 PUBLIC HEARING: 1981-82 PROPOSED BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING-FINAL USE HEAR
Discussion of the restoration of the Risk Management Coordinator
osition held at this tame. Chairman Moseley stated there had been some
uestions raised about the restoring of the position.
Supervisor Dolan stated that the county was able to reduce the
eneral liability insurance premium by close to $1/2 million and being
elf-insured they were able to r~duce a total of more than $7 million claims.
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When geople sue the county the cases need to be managed. They reduced the
worker's compensation program..- The county has heen''in a position of raising
more funds since the day the eounty~was insured which means a greater need
for management. The county needs the expertise: and`a position to reclaim
costs fo he county. Without someone in that position the revenue is
lost to t e County.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated that the Risk
Management Coordinator had actually recovered more in claims against other
agencies or persons that the county never collected before than what his
salary is even discounting the fact the county is self-insured.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
The hearing was continued to August 28, 1981 at 11:30 a.m.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:27 p.m. to reconvene on Friday, August 28,
1981 at 11:30 p.m.
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