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September 19, 1972
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan, Maxon and Chairman Gilman.
Clifton Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION: Rev. Harold Shively, Baptist Church Independent, Durham
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
72-1519 APPRDVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and
unanimously carded, the minutes of September 12th, 1972 were appxoved with
the correction of Item 72-1478 to set out that Supervisor Madigan felt the
motion should have some implementation as far as financing is concerned,
for the Assessment Practices committee. if the County is going to live with
the committee.
72-1520 COMMUNICATIGNS:
Rich, Fuidge, Dawson, Marsh, Morris, 5anbrook and Grove, Inc. The
~ O ~.' Marysville law firm writes to advise that a trial date has been set
f in the matter of Montanelli vso County ofButte on November 27, 1972.
Information; no action taken,
Wellesley Horace Lahr, San Jose. Mr. Lahr files a claim for damages in
the amount of $10,000 against the County of Butte, See motion
following communications.
California Taxpayers' Association. The Association forwards article from
Sacramento Bee regarding county hospital operations, and study prepared by
O 1>~~ them on a contract consulting basis for Merced County Hospital, "Can
a Public Hospital Provide Low-Cost, Quality Medical Care in a Competitive
System?". Supervisor Maxon requested that a total cost of operation of
the hospital so that the Soard could be fully informed of this.
hocal Agency Formation Commission. The Commission files Resolution Noo 72-17
7 3 ~~ ~ ~ approving the establishment of County Service Area 46, and Resolution
Noo 72-18 approving the establishffient of County Service Area 47.
See motion following communications.
Richvale Recreation and Park District, The District Secretary files request
from the District that. Mr, Donald Rystrom and Mr. LeRoy Thengvall be
sappointed as district directors for a four year term, as only one
~ ~' person has filed for each of the two vacancies on the Board of Directors
of the District. Mr, Rystrom and Mr. Thengvall's terms expire at the
end of 1972, See motion following communicationso
Chico Unified School District. Mrs. Zuola Foster, principal, writes to thank
0 ~ ~ ~ the Board for its willingness to help provide a safe crossing for the
children on East Avenue at Conners. For information only,
State Fish and Game Commission. Leslie F. Edgerton, executive secretary, writes
0 ~ that the Fish and Game Cotratiission has no authority to stop or postpone
~7 ~ deer season due to fire danger, and that this can only be accomplished
l by a proclamation from the Governor. Further, the U.So Forest Service
can close the forest to entry if they feel the fire danger is severe
which would stog all forest users. For information only.
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California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region.
~ James A, Robertson, executive officer, forwards policy statement on
3 ~ ~'~ Paradise. For information only.
Air Resources Board. The Board forwards copies of Assembly Bi11s 93, 579,
s, 941, 1084, 20:L9 and 2122, and Senate Bill 61, which have been signed
2, ~ ~~ ~ into law by the Governor. These are forwarded for information and
a short summary of the bills is included. Referred to~Da~ flack
for his study with request that he give the Board a resume of~the bills affect
State Department of Public Works. The Department sends revised deadline
~~ dates for reserving of TOPICS funds for the 71-72 and 72-73 fiscal
7 d d' years. Additional data regarding methods of reserving TOPICS funds
is also enclosed. Referred to Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
State Controller. The Controller sends notice of apportionment of Federal
forest reserve receipts for the 71-72 fiscal year, which will be remitted
~ ~to counties during this fiscal year. Butte County's allocation
l ~ Dr $325,659.80, one-pelf of which goes to schools and one-half of which
goes to the road fund, Information only.
Governor Reagan. The Governor forwards copy of proclamation relating
to the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972,
pursuant to Section 2601 of the Elections Code. Refer to Election
Department.
Mrs. Leona Vickers. Camplaint concerning the black smoke from the Georgia-
Pacific's stack burner and the stench of sewage in the area of Highway 70,
~~ D south of Oroville, County Counsel will answer letter, informing
Mrs. Vickers that Georgia-Pacific has a temporary permit to use this
burner.
v J. W. Black, Sr., Paradise. Petitions requesting an election in regard to
')~4•d creating County Service Area ,145 in Paradise, Referred to Election Clerk.
Paradise Cemetery District. Appointment of Mabel Steinegger and Vera Whetstone.
/ 0 des '..~ Put over one week for appointments.
Telegram, Approving extension of the PEP program for another month.
~ a 3~ ~ Read and discussed. No action needed at this time.
72-3.521_DENY CLAIM OF WELLESLEY HORACE LAHR, SAN JOSE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the claim of Wellesley Horace Lahr, San Jose, for
damages in the amount of $10,000 was denied and referred to County Counsel.
V'12-1522 ADOPT RE50LUTION 72-164 OF INTENTION TO FORM COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 46 and
~ABOPT RESOLUTION 72-161 OF INTENTION TO FORM COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 47
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted, the Chairman was
authorized to sign and hearings we-re set for October 24, 1972 at 1:30 p.m.:
Resolution 72-160 of intention to establish county service area No. 46
72-161 of intention to establish county service area No. 47
72-,1523 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO RICHVALE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Mr. Donald Rystrom and Mr. LeRoy Thenvall was appointed
as district directors for the Richvale Recreation and Park District for terms
of four years, subject to the District's compliance with the publication
notices.
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72-1524 APPROVE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS: ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-162, DECLARING
THROUGH HIGHWAY: AWARD OF BID FOR EAST AVENUE PROJECT AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carr~.ed, the following action was taken:
1. Approved agreements for sale for right of way acquisitions,
authorized Chairman to sign and Auditor to issue warrants upon demand of
County's escrow agent for the following:
Canyon Drive C. G. Sturgeon 0.299 $2,000 No impr. $2,000
27553-68-1
East Avenue D. M, Bradish 0.004 72 " 72
57191-70-1
Lwr. Wyan. L. S. Pratt 0,145 252 252
21553-70-1
Skyway J. A. Pinocchio 0.018 1,178 922 $2,100
FAS 757(4)
'" L. Hoffman 0.025 1,650 No impr. 1,650
" R. E. Heller 0.020 1,313 " 1,313
" C. L. Roy 0.029 2,000 2,000
2. Accepted deeds and authorized Chairman to sign certificates of
acceptance on the following:
East Avenue Pct. 14 D, M. Bradish
57191-70-1
Lw. Wyandotte Rd, Pcl. 1 Fred Moss
21553-70-1
Forbestown Road Pct. 2A & 2B E. C. Dailey et al
FAS 759(4) -
Canyon Drive Pct. 7 R. D. Bethele
27553-68-1
Libby Road (Parcel Map) AP 54-182-23 Eva C. Kirin
Idyllwild Circle and Yosemite Dr. AP 46-34-30 City Sciences Corp.
`° 3, Adopted Resolution 72-162 declaring through highway, Melvina Avenue,
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
4. Authorized. Robinson Construction Company to be paid the 10%
retainage due of $6,937.53 for the East Avenue (Pillsbury to Freeway)
Project No. 57191-70-1.
5. Approved Change Order No. 4, Paradise Pines 12, 13 and 14 Assessment
District, in the increasing amount of $500, for installation of two pressure
reducing stations.
72-1525 DISCUSSION: HOUSE NUMBER IN THE PARADISE, MAGALIA AREA
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that they have
resolved the house numbering problem in the Paradise-Magalia area. He
met with Clark Nelson, County Clerk, and the post office people in Magalia.
Mr, Castleberry said he plans on inviting the postal people and the people
from the fire department to discuss the problem of house numbering and
request that they help resolve this problem.
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon that in the future it be the order
of this Board that when there is a change of addresss in a certain area,
that the Department of Public Works inform the Election Clerk of such
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of any such change to avoid problems in delivering of election materials.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Matter discussed. Chairman Gilman stated that this matter could be
worked out with the people involved and that no one would have the right to
vote taken from them.
72-1526 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL HEAD START GRANTS
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the supplemental
grant in the amount of $2,714 to the Head Start grant, stating it has been
authorized for the purposes of training and technical assistance to the
Head Start classes in the County. A supplemental grant in the amount of
$10,837 has been received for the purposes of health needs and upgrading
the Head Start programs during the 1972 year.- Funds-are on hand at present.
The Chairman's signature is needed upon the grant applications. Mr. Nickelson
said these were one time grants. Grants discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit and seconded by Supervisor Maxon
that this $oard pass a resolution abolishing the Head Start program.
AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
Motion failed.
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Supervisor Ladd said that he feels that/ the money that is being spent
on these type programs, the Head Start program does the most good, It helps
to give these children an equal start with the other children.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, the supplemental Head Start grant in the amount of $2,714 and
the supplemental grant in the amount of $10,837 were approved and the
Chairman wss authorized to sign.
AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
Chairman Gilman suggested that perhaps this program should be administered
by the Superintendent of Schools as it is in the area of educatinn.
72-1527 APPROVE HEAD START BUDGET FOR 1973
Clif Nickelson explained the Head Start Budget for 1973. He stated
that the budget had been approved by the. Parent Policy Board and by the Administerin
Administering Board. Budget discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, the Head Start budget for 1973 was approved as submitted,
AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
72-1528 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH STATE_RECLAMATION BOARD
George Stamm, County Water Resources Engineer, explained the agreement with
the State Reclamation Board for the proposed bank revetment work within
Butte County on the Sacramento River. Sites for said work was indicated
upon a map set out for the Board's review. He said the primary site was the
wash out on the Chico Road; the second site is upstream where Pine Creek
enters the Sacramento River, He said other sites were being considered.
Attorney for the Reclamation Board present and explained the hold harmless
agreement. He said that maintenance for the revetment work would be quite
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small, Agreement discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the agreement with the State Reclamation Board for
the proposed bank revetment work within Butte County on the Sacramento
River was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign, subject to the
hold harmless clause being limited to the bank revetment work and that
the County will be allowed to see the plans for the work and approve-the
plans prior to the work commencing.
RECESS: 10:00
RECONVENED: 10:15
72-1529 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
A public hearing was set for October 10, 1972 on the R. L. Scarbrough
proposed rezoning from "A-2" (general) district and "S-H" (scenic highway)
district to "S-2" (medium-density suburban-residential) district for that
property generally described a5 being west of Clark Road approximately
12 miles north of the intersection of Pentz Road and Clark Road,
A public hearing was set for October 3., 1972 at 1:30 p.m, on the Rollen
Waterson proposed rezoning from "A-2" (general) district to "R-1" (single-
family residential) district for that property generally described as
being adjacent to "Merry Mountain Subdivision Unit No, 3", approximately
one-half mile west of Clipper Mills. Containing 34 acres, more or less.
72-1530 DENY NORTH DURHAM ESTATES TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, presented the tentative subdivision
map for North Durham Estates, 96 lots, southwest corner Durham Road and
Dayton, Durham. Owner: Pacific Modules, Inc. Surveyor: D, R. Roper.
D 4,~ Map presented for discussion and action. Mr, Lawson said there were
15 conditions attached to the map, Chairman Gilman asked when ponding had
become acceptable for drainage in this County. Mr. Castleberry said it is
not the best method to use but there is not a storm drain facility is the
area of Durham, He said it is not the best but that it will work, kie has
not received a complete design of the system at this time.
Chairman Gilman stated he had a resolution from the Durham School
District that he had the Clerk read. The resolution was in opposition to
the map. Time spent discussing the map and the opposition that has been
expressed to the proposed map. There are about 500 signatures in opposition
on the petitions filed with the Board,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the tentative subdivision map for North Aurham Estates was
denied, with the finding that it is inconsistent with the Genexal Plan and
that it was not consistent with the provisions of Code Section 11549,5.
Mrs. Wm. Dempsey said that,on behalf of the residents of the Durham
Community, she thanked the Board for denying the map. Mrs, Valery Cummings,
Durham, also thanked the Board for their action.
72-1531 DTSCUSSION:_FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Mr. George Stamm, County Water Resources Engineer, introduced Mr. Jack
Pardee, from the State Department of Water Resources, Mr. Pardee outlined the
Federal Flood insurance program, He explained what a community must do to
qualify for this program. This is a Federal administered program and it is
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handled by local insurance companies. In California, the State cooperates
by providing an individual to make information available to the public. He
explained what the program does for the home owner. Coverage for single
family dwellings set out and discussed. To be covered by this insurance,
the home owner has to be in a designated flood area, Program discussed;
no action taken.
72-1532 APPEARANCE: FRANK MYERS, OROVILLE
Frank Meyers, Oroville, asked the Board if there was a possibility
that the use permit issued to the Greater Oroville Sewage District could
be recalled, He read an article from the Sacramento paper concerning these
matters, He felt a public hearing should be set and that restrictions
should be placed upon the use permitso Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
explained the matter of the use permit. He said that if a use permit was
not used within a one year period, then the use permit was cancelled, This
use permit was issued in July of 1971, He feels that the use permit would
be cancelled. Mr. Blackstock will do some research on the matter and will
report back to the Board on the status of the use permit. No action taken
at this timed '
72-1533 APPEARANCE: MR, BILL ROBERTSON LOWER WYANDOTTE ROAD OROVILLE
Mr, Bill Robertson, Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, reported that he had
met with Mr. Ladd, Mr, Cheff, Public Works Dept. and Mr, Hal McDonald of
Public Works Department. Public Works agreed to give him a driveway from
Oro-Bangor Road to his store. He set out the property that he had lost
because of this change in the road alignment. He set out the tax problem
involved, He said he was asking that the Board give him the damages that
has been done to his property and requested that some of the value be
restored to his property. He feels that the assessed value on his property
is too high.
Mr. Castleberry said that if the Board was going to consider Mro Robertson's
request, they should do it through County Counsel as Mr. Robertson has an
attorney working on this matter. Chairman Gilman said that if Mr. Robertson
had retained an attorney, then the Board should work through County Counsel.
Supervisor Ladd said he felt that the County was working to accomplish the
things that Mro Robertson wanted. The County is doing the things that they
agreed to do for Mra Robertson. Mr. Robertson said he would like to see a
stop sign glaced on Oro-Bangor Road. He feels that this should be a 4-way
stopo
Supervisor Ladd set out his views on the speed laws out in that area.
He feels that the speed limit on the road from the Wilcox School to Lincoln
Street should be changed from 25 miles per hour. Mr. Castleberry said the
matter will be studied; no action taken at this time,
72-1534 APPEARANCE: MR. JAMES HANSEN. OROVILLE
Mr. James Hansen, Oroville, said he would like to warn theBoard about
the Federal Government subsidizing everything in the United States. He
mentioned the Federal Flood Insurance Program. He said this was the second
insurance program that the government is about to encroach upono He said
that last year they issued a crime insurance program that practically
legalized crime. He set out his feelings concerning the insurance program;
no action taken,
72-1535 PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SATELLITE CRIME LAB AT THE BUTTE COUNTX SHERIFF'S OFF
Howard Oasagrande, Executive Secretary of CCCJ, gave a progress report
on the satellite crime lab at the Butte County Sheriff's Office, He has been
assured by the State that they had funds for the renevation. The Department
of Justice will pick up $2,000 of the renovation costs, Two technicians have -~
been assigned to the Iab. Equipment is arriving far the lab. Mr. Casagrande
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said the lab would be operating within the next 3 weeks or a month, This
will be one of the first of the satellite labs; it will benefit the law
enforcement agencies of this area. Services that will be available to
the enforcement agencies set out and discussed. No action needed at this time,
72-1536 PURCHASE OF BOOSTER PUMP FOR SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING: PUT OFF ONE WEEK
Due to insufficient water pressure it will be necessary to install a
small booster pump near the courts facility. Purchase of the pump explained
by Mr. McFerren, county architect. He said that in testing the water pressure,
they find that it is only 25 Bounds at the point of service. He has gone
over this with Thermalito Irrigation District and they were aware of the
problem. It is agreed that there is a need for additional pressure. The
District plan on installing pressur pumps throughout the system in the future.
Bids for the pump set out and discussed,
Chairman Gilman said the district had promised to supply water to the
county building, He wanted to know why the County had to furnish this
pump; the district should put in the pump, Supervisor Maxon felt that
CountyCounsel should look into this matter. Supervisor Douthit felt this
was the responsibility of the water district to supply the water and the
pump.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried that the purchase of the booster pump for the Superior
Court building be put off another week and that County Counsel investigate
the matter with Thermalito Irrigation District concerning the installing of
the booster pump.
72-1537 AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR COUNTY HOSPITAL
Ed Robinson, interim Hospital Administrator, stated that the Hospital
Board of Trustees has approved the request by the Administrator for substitution
of certain items approved in the Hospital equipment budget as follows:
a. Substitute paraffin bath, estimated cost $350 and delete
hot pack machine $269, and electric bath lift $81.
b. Authorize purchase of orthopedic equipment at $514,
delete two filing cabinets $250, one desk $200 and
four wheelchair trays $64.
Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the substitution of equipment as
set out above.
72-1538 AISCUSSION: RECRUITMENT OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
The Board discussed the removal of limitation of first step hiring for
the Hospital Administrator. Supervisor Douthit felt that the County has
qualified personnel in this County to handle this job.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit that the Board limit all department
heads salaries to $12,000 per year, Motion died for lack of a second.'
Mr, Robinson explained the problem of removal of the first step in the
salary range, Request discussed. Chairman Gilman said that the money that
you spend in management is the most economical money that you can spend,
Salaries for hospital administrators discussed. Supervisor Ladd said he did
not know how the County could entice the type man needed here at the salary
offered, He feels that good management is essentialo He felt that the
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will be needed to do the job.
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried that the first step of the salary range for Hospital Administrator
be changed in this particular case, as requested by the Hospital Board of
Trustees, deleting the first step if necessary,
A'Y'ES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
RECESS: 12:05
RECONVENED: 1:30
72-1539 PUBLIC HEARING: FRANK PBd`IARISI, AP 58-15-58, NEAR LAKE CONCOW OFF
CONCOW ROAD NEAR PARADISE: TENTATIVE MAP
The continuation of the hearing on the Frank Panarisi tentative map
was held at this time, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the purpose
of the hearing. He said they have tried to work out an alternate solution
to this situation. The appeal was based on a traversable problem. The map
did not meet the subdivision requirement for traversability, Mr. Castleberry
said he had written to Mr, Hamby, engineer for the developer, and said they
would be happy to let them know how this could be made traversable,
Supervisor Douthit said he had gone out and looked at this site; he talked
to the people in the area.
Hearing closed and confined to the Board. Map discussed, Supervisor
Douthit said he would like to put this off again and continue the hearing at this
time. Matter continued to next week at which time the Board will take action,
72-1540 PUBLIC HEARING: FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITX DISTRICT ON THE SKYWAY
The public hearing on the formation of an underground utility district
~n the Skyway was held as advertised, Clay Castleberry, Director of Public
Works, explained the purpose of the district. The district would be on the
Skyway between Jewel Road on the south and Lucky John Road on the North.
This would place all the power lines underground. The utility companies
have set aside funds for this work. Mr. Castleberry explained how this
matter would be handled. This will be in conjunction with the Skyway
widening project. If the district is formed, everyone in the area would have to
participate. The Paradise Chamber of Commerce endorsed the underground
district. Street lights are proposed at a county cost at the intersection
of Pearson and Skyway.
Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing:
1. Mr, Morse S. Book, South Laguna. He owns property south of
Wentz Shopping Center. He said he would like to know if a resident sets beyond
the 150' limit, would this property be beyond the district. He was told that .
if the property is being served from poles on the Skyway, then the property
would be in the district. If the property is served from the rear, then there would
be no problem, Supervisor Ladd said there should be some policy established
in this matter; if all the property can be served from the rear, there would
be no need for the district,
2, Mr. Roy Homer.. He has a business on the Skyway.
He spoke in favor of this district and hoped that the County would proceed
with the formation.
3. Robert Lempke, speaking as a Board of .Director of the Chamber
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of Commerse, and as a merchant in Paradise. He thanked Mr. Castleberry for
the presentation he made at the businessmen's meeting. They would like to
work with Mr. Castleberry and act as agent for the street lights on the
Skyway, Mr, Castleberry said the utility company would be happy to work with
the County and the merchants in securing the street lights.
4, Mr. Confer, Memorial Way. He asked about the costs in moving
the utilities from .one pole to another.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. Supervisor Maxon
set out his views on this matter, District discussed.
~/`2-154I ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-163 ESTABLISHING SKYWAY UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT N0, 1
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-163 establishing Skyway underground utility
District No. 1 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
Supervisor Douthit asked how soon it would be until the County would
know when the people will plan a sewage system for the Paradise area.
Mr. Castleberry said it would take a full construction season to do the
design work. Mr. Castleberry explained the time it would take to do these projects.
It was felt that it would be better to have the sewage crossings in at the
time the Skycaay widening project is constructed. Supervisor Maxon felt the County
should wait until the people have made their wishes known. Tt was the opinion
of the Board that the County would hold off on the project until after November,
Chairman Gilman felt that the widening should be delayed until after the
problem of the secaagecrossings has been decided, Mr, Castleberry said they would
go ahead with the undergrounding of the utilities and they would hopefully
try to fund the crossings. Mr, Castleberry explained how the matter should be
handled, He would suggest that the County prepare to form the storm drain
district for the Skyway, Costs for the crossings discussed. Mr, Dan Cook
could come before the Board next week to discuss this matter.
Matter put off to next week.
RECESS: 2:35
RECONVENED: 2;45
72-1542 DISCUSSION: UTILIZATION OF CONTRACTS FOR DOCTORS' SERVICES
Mr, P~nbinson stated he had talked wit`s County Counsel at length
about the problem of doctors at the haspital. Dan Blackstock, Oounty
Counsel, stated the hospital has a problem retaining key doctors. They
have discussed various methods of how the employment could be made more
attractive. One method would be to contract for the doctors services with
a medical society. They will continue to explore this possibility. They
are in dire need of these positions, Mr. Blackstock said he would work on
a proposed agreement for doctor services and caill present it to the Board
for their study in the near future. Mr, Blackstock explained the matter of
the contract and how they could be handled. He said that if the doctors
do not want to go on a contractural basis, they could go on a hourly basis,
Mr. Robinson explained the problem of securing doctors for the hospital
and explained how the other hospitals handled this problem, Doctors are
needed to take care of the patients at the hospital. Mr, Robinson asked
the Board if they would go along with the fee for service concept. The
hospital Board of Trustees are in favor of the fee for service concept.
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Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported on the average monthly
scale for doctors in other hospitals, He feels that the wages paid here
are very good.
Time spent discussing how the problem could be handled. Mr. Johnson
explained the cost accounting method that would be used. Toss of the
doctors at the hospital discussed. It was stated there was a real medical
problem at the hospital. It was stated that it was essential to have
doctors to operate the hospital. Chairman Gilman said they might be able
to go for the contract basis for a while. Perhaps the County could entice
the Butte-Glenn Medical Society to study the matter and determine why the
County cannot attract doctors,
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the hospital was authorized to negotiate with interested
doctors on a fee-for-service basis., as well as an a monthly basis, and to
bring the contract for such services back to the Board, with Mr. Robinson
and Mr. Johnson working through County Counsel.
72-1543 AMENDMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY CODE SECTION 20-I3: TAKEN OFF CALENDAR
At the request of County Counsel, the amendment to Butte County Code,
Section 20-13 was taken off the agenda for the present.
72-1544 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR VOTER REGISTRATION SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF MADERA
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the agreement for voter registration services by
the Data Processing Department for County of Madera was approved and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-1545 AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF ACC OUNTABILITX-INDIGENT HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and
/_O~ ~a unanimously carried, discharge of accountability of indigent hospital
U1 accounts totaling $52,868.63 was approved and the Auditor was authorized to
adjust charges by like amount.
72-1546 APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, a non-compensated medical leave of absence of three
months was approved for Anna P, Perkins, hospital.
72-1547 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1291 AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE
A salary ordinance amendment has been prepared to reclassify several
positions in the Library and Public Works Departments. Jim Rackerby,
Personnel Director, explained these changes. Supervisor Ladd said he had
discussed the changes in Pudic Works department with Mr. Castleberryo
The Road maintenance man could be lowered to a "1" level rather than the
"3" set out in the proposed ordinance. Supervisor Ladd felt the Board
should wait until next budget time on the Library positions, Supervisor Douthit
said he could not vote for this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
,and carried, Ordinance Noe 1291 amending the salary ordinance
was adopted with ~.ie change in the Public Works Department section, and
the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, Maxon and
Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisors Douthit and Ladd
72-1548 AWARD-QF~BID-BLUEPRINT MACHINE
Two-bids were received for purchase of the blueprint machine for
Public Works and Planning and the low bidder was Chas. Bruning Division
of Addressograph-;~u7tigraph Corporation at $4,699.70. Public Works wishes
to accept the low bid. Mr. Stan Galleher, representative of G.A.F.
Corporation, the other bidder, present and explained why they felt they were
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the low bidder, He said his company could make delivery faster than Bruning.
They feel that their equipment is far superior to that of the competoro
Award of bid discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the low bid of Chas. Bruning Division of the A/M
Corporation for purchase of the blueprint machine was accepted in the
amount of $4,699070.
72-1549 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS: VEHICLES
This item carried forward from previous week for further consideration
of type of vehicles to be purchasedo The current budget includes authorization
for eight sedans, three pickup trucks and 22 ton dump truck, Specifications
were prepared for intermediate size sedans with the exception of one which
would be a compact. Also it is proposed that one sedan be added to replace
the Chico Marshal's car which was wrecked and declared surplus by the Board,
making a total of nine sedans. Tom Struthers, Purchasing Agent, explained
who would be using these sedans. He said compacts are less expensive in
the initial purchase and less expensive to operate, Specifications for the
vehicles discussed. It was felt the County could call for bids 'for the ~
intermediate size sedans, with the compacts as an alternate.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, call for bids for nine sedans, intermediate size,
with the bid for compacts as an alternate bid, was authorized, opening
of bids set for October 24th in the Purchasing Office, and transfer of
$3,300 from the reserve to the Chico Marshal's budget to cover the purchase
of the sedan for the Marshal also authorized.
72-1550 TRAVEL AUTHORIZED
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, the following travel requests were authorized:
1. Donald Black, air pollution control officer, to attend the West
Coast Section technical meeting of the Air Pollution Association at Lake
Tahoe, October 5 through 6, 1972e Number of nights lodging one, Estimated
cost of trip $65. Travel by private car,
20 Clark Nelson, Gounty Clerk, attend CountyClerks' seminar on
procedures covering methods and shortcuts on performance of the various
daily tasks in a clerk's office. This is in Los Angeles, September 24
through September 27, 1972, Two nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $880
Travel by public transportation and private car,
3. Dr. Woodard, Health Department, to attend a cerebral palsy-diagnosis,
assessment course at Stanford, at the Stanford Children's Hospital in Palo
Alto, September 27 through 30, 1972, Three nights lodging. Estimated cost
of trip $830 (Total cost $183 SDPH will pay $100). Travel by private taro
4. Dr. Heindl to attend a workshop entitled ".Date with Disaster"
sponsored by California Hospital Association re multi-hospital disaster
preparedness, to be held in San Francisco September 20 and 21, 1972.
One nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $50. Travel by county car,
5. Kenneth Yeates, Doug Drebert and Bi11 Edwards, Assessor's office-
auditor appraisers, to go to the Los Angeles area to audit accounts October l
through October 6, 1972, Five nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $360.
Travel by private car.
AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan, Maxon and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Douthit
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72-1551 BU-GET TRANSIIERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-7, Hospital - $500, from Regular salaries to publication and legal notices
B-9, Assessor - ,5,592.59 from General Pund to Professional and special
services for Attorney's fees for Assessment Appeal hearings.
72-1552 APPROVE APPOINTMENT Or BOARD MEMBER TO HOSPITAL COL`MCTTEE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor lradd and
unanimously carried, Supervisor Douthit was appointed by the Board to serve
as a member of the Hospital Committee, to replace Mr. McKillop.
72-1553 BIATTE1tS PRESENTED BX SUPERVISOR MAXON
Supervisor Maxon questioned Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
about the signals at Clark and Slcyway, Paradise. He asked about the delays
in installing the signals. Mr. Castleberry explained that due to.TOPTC
fund program, there have been more traffic signal contracts. They have not
been able to construct them as fast as they are needed. The signals will
be installed as soon as they are received.
Supervisor Maxon questioned Mr. Castleberry about a study on the
speed limit on the upper Skycaay. Mr. Castleberry said he would have one
ready by next Tuesday, with a recommendation by the Highway Patrol,
Supervisor Maxon asked Mr, Castleberry if he had secured estimates
for the sidewalks on 16th Street, near Chapman School, Supervisor Maxon
felt the problem was acute in that area. Mr. Castleberry said he would
put this item on the agenda for next week.
Supervisor Maxon question Mr. Castleberry about the school crossing
on Pearson Road, PSr. Castleberry said he had met with the principal,
Mr. Evans, He indicated to i•Ir. Evans that the Board was not willing to
spend County funds on this, The School Board will discuss this at their
meeting to be held tonight. They discussed using one of the PEP program
people for traffic crossing controi. One of the Sheriff Department men
is~doing some traffic *.aork with the school, and they are setting up a
traffic control program.
72-1554 MATTERS PRESENTED BX SUPERVISOR DOUTHIT
Supervisor Douthit stated he had matters he would like to present for
the Board's consideration. He said that during the past several years Welfare
handed out programs that have affected the people of this County. These
aide programs have acted to make conditions worse than they were, He said that
it teas time that our elected officials move in the direction of urging both
private and public agencies of the county, state and nation to shoulder the
obligation of providing an indigenous program and a more equitable opportunity.
by means of gainful employment for the. poor and unemployed who are willing to
work and who are willing to improve their-station in life so that they may shar
in the abundance that it appears we have in this land. He explained how such
a program could be handled. At the beginning of the program, it would
provide a small plot of ground, tools and the know-.how, on which to grow produce
that would supplement his income, keep his children busy, teach them to be self
supporting, and keep them out of trouble,
It was moved by Supervisor DouthiC, seconded by Supervisor Maxon that
the Soard of 5upervi.sors pass a resolution urging state and federal governments
to consolidate all these aide programs with the "share the wealth" program
into one indigenous and constructive program to put an end to the continuing
welfare state and L-hat this money be controlled by local governing agencies
whose officials are duly elected by the people.
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Motion discussed. Supervisor Maxon said he would vote for the motion
if this was a general protest of the Welfare programs. Supervisor Ladd said
there was no doubt in the Board members minds that the County could make
the money go further than it is going at the present time. He said he
felt that it would be futile to make such a resolution, but fie agrees with the
concept of local control.
Following a discussion of the motion, roll call was taken.
AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Maxon and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Madigan.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit that $100,000 the County would
receive under the president's revenue sharing plan be used to establish a
public works and mapping section to provide jobs for whoever wants to work, and
that Supervisor Douthit be permitted to interview any persons that are assigned
to this program.
Motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit that a portion of SB 325 funds and
revenue sharing funds be used to build a new Upper Thermalito Bridge across
the Feather River. Motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Shpervisor Douthit and seconded by Supervisor Maxon
that the Board make the provision that when the "share-the-wealth" and
the added gas tax monies are received, that the property taxes be reduced
in an equal amount.
AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
Motion failed.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit and seconded by Supervisor Maxon
that the County Board of Supervisors pass a resolution urging the state
legislature to rescind AB 1301 pertaining to land division. In the meantime,
while the legislature is considering the rescinding of AB 1301, he moved
that the Board of Supervisors establish the very minimum standards that will
satisfy AB 1301.
AYES: Supervisors Douthit and Maxon
NOES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman
Motion failed.
It was moved by Supervisor Douthit, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried that the Citizens Committee on Subdivisions reviews and recommends
changes in the subdivision ordinance and that the Board ask this same committee
to review and recommend changes in the zoning ordinance, the general land
use plan, and any other ordinance related to land division.
AXES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd and Maxon
NOES: Supervisor Madigan and Chairman Gilman
72-1555 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS
Chairman Gilman asked if any of the Board members plan to attend the
Shasta County Rehabilitation Center visit on October 12th in Red Bluff.
Discussed; no action taken,
Chairman Gilman said there would be an annual CSAC Legislative review
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meeting in San Francisco on the 21st and 22nd of September. Meeting
discussed. Chairman Gilman said he planned on attending the meeting.
AD3.0_URNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pom. to reconvene on Tuesday, September 26th,
1972 at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
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