HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101772October 17, 1972
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS,
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m, pursuant to adjournment.
Pres~•nt: 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, Raymond Bynum, Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Oroville,
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
72-1670 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supexvisar Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and
unanimously carried, the minutes of October 10th, 1972 were approved as
mailed,
72-1671 COMMUNICATIONS
James P, Morgan, Gerber. Mr, Morgan seeks information on hoW to patent
his mining claim. Clerk to answer and request that he take this matter
up with the Department of the Interior,
L & L Marine, Inc., Chico, The Company sends copy of their letter to the
Assessor regarding late mailing of tax bill and penalty for late
'~+•~ ~ payment. He requests that the penalty, because of late payment, be
removed. Referred to the Assessor and Tax Collector with request
that they report back to the Board concerning this item,
Community Development Enterprises, George Honeycutt writes regarding the
Firm's 24 unit apartment project housing for the elderly in Paradise
and requests that they be granted variance from Butte County Ordinance
No. 699, sections 11a and 11b, Mr, Honeycutt and Mr. Melton of the
Housing Authority will be present to discuss this with the Board.
County Counsel to study request and advise the applicant how to handle,
Paradise Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber writes regarding the $2 million
~ ~ revenue sharing monies which will be coming to Butte County and requests
-7 p3 • consideration be given the Paradise area as they are unincorporated
and will not receive a direct allocation. Discussed. Referred to
Administrative Officer for answer.
Paradise Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber writes as a follow-up to their
letter of August, 1971, regarding sale of used cars and other items on
`~ ~ 0.00 county property in front of the Paradise Recreation Center on the
`~ Skyway. Discussed, Public Works Director and Administrative Officer
to answer letter,
Butte County Fish and Game Commission. Mr. Mercer, secretary, writes that
the Commission, as requested by the Board, has appointed Mr, Mercer
~~ 0 0 as chairman, Alvie Hawks, Mrs, Marsiciano of the Trails Committee,
,--1 Charles Jones and James Altenburg of the Chico Rod and Gun Club, as
a committee of sportsmen and interested people to work with the
U.S, Bureau of Land Management for the disposal, transfer and wide
use of lands under their control, If approved by the Board of Supervisors
he will notify the Bureau of Land Management, Discussed. See motion
following communications,
Butte County Fish and Game Commission. Mr, Mercer, secretary, forwards copy
of letter and proposed agreement from California Kamloops, Inc.
providing for the fin clipping of young steelhead in November and
v 0 ~ December. $1,000 is in the Fish and Game budget allocated for this
purpose, They request approval of the agreement and forwarding of the
$1,000 to Kamloops, Inc, for this purpose, Discussed. See motion
following communications,
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State Air Resources Board. The Board forwards information regarding
additional bills having to do with air pollution and encloses
copies of the bills, These are AB 549, AB 580, AB 1484, SB 524
and SB 953. Referred to Don Black and County Counsel fox study
and report back to the Board,
Governor Reagan. The Governor solicits participation by Butte County
in the 1971 Young American Medals for Bravery and Service, Details
regarding submission of nominees for this award are enclosed,
Discussed, Referred to Administrative Officer to handle,
Robert E. Crum, Durham. Writes regarding his Durham property consisting
of twenty acres, He set out his preliminary subdivision map had
'~ 6 been approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
They have sold the property in good faith to Pacific Modules; they
have been denied development rights. Read and discussed,
Refer to Planning Department,
Office of Economic Opportunity by Edward P, Harris, Audit Review Specialist.
L ~,DO Audit report of OEO funds administered by this County, Mr, Mickelson
explained the situation; he feels that the matter will be worked out.
E, C. Cunningham, Set out situation of no one in command being in certain
county offices to help the public during the 12:00 to 1:00 lunch hour,
6 2J~a 0 He requests that some one remain in the offices that can help the
general public. Read and discussed, No action taken,
Rolland A, Vandegrift. Letter and Petition requesting tax relief,
~ ~ ~~ ~.~ Referred to County Counsel for study and recommendation.
United Republicans of California, Oroville Unit ~~9, Support the stand
b s~0 ) in favor of using funds from revenue sharing for property tax relief,
Discussed, No action taken,
Public Utilities Commission, Order Instituting Investigation on the
~j~,C!~ Commission's own motion into methods of compliance with the Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, Referred to County Counsel,
County Supervisors Association of California. Friends of Mammoth vs. Board of
Supervisors of Mono County, Set out dates that the Environmental
i~2~,~" Act has been discussed and the request for Governor Reagan to
call a special session of the Legislature to consider the Mammoth case
and its impact. Referred to County Counsel,
72-1572 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE OF SPORTSMEN AND INTERESTED PEOPLE
TO WORK WITH U S BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the following were appointed to a committee of sportsmen
and interested people to work with the U. S, Bureau of Land Management for
the disposal, transfer and wide use o` lands under their control:
Mr, Gene Mercer, Chairman
Alvie Hawks
Mrs. Marsiciano of the Trails Committee
Charles Jones and James Altenburg of the Chico Rod and Gun Club
Mr, Mercer will inform the Bureau of Land Management of these appointments.
72-1673 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA KAMLOOPS, INC,
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the agreement with California Kamloops, Inc, for the
marking of steelhead trout was approved and the Chairman was authorized
to sign,
72-1674 APPROVE DANCE LICENSE FOR PLEASANT VALLEY SPORTS BOOSTERS
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
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unanimously carried, the application of the PleasantRValley Sports`Booster
for a license to conduct a dance at the Silver Dollar Fair on October 27, 1972
was approved, with the fee waived.
72-1675 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Ladd stated he had correspondence concerning extra help
within the County. These county employees have none of the county '.-
benefits, such as health insurance or Social Security. Supervisor Ladd
felt this matter should be looked into; Administrative Officer explained
this situation. Supervisor Ladd will discuss the matter further with the
Personnel Director.
Supervisor Madigan presented a letter from Mrs, Karen Beckman concerning
I(3.d ~ recent decisions of the Planning Commission. Letter read and discussed,
It was felt that the general population of the County will be able to know
more about these hearings under the new procedures.
A letter from Wm, N, Dennison, Vice-President of Timber Sales Services
~ requesting that he be notified of hearing dates for burning logging slash
2.~ discussed. Letter referred to Don Black and Clif Mickelson for study and
_/ answer,
Supervisor Ladd said it has been pointed out to him that the Charter
Amendment for the Hospital might not be receiving the push it should be by
the State Legislature, He feels that the Board should also be pushing this
matter, and stay with it to get it through the Legislature, County Counsel
stated that the certification of the Election did not get down to the State
Legislature until two or three weeks after the election. Assemblyman
Johnson is carrying the ball for the County on this item. County Counsel
stated that if it did not get through this year, he would make sure that it
goes through in January.
Supervisor Madigan stated that most of the Board members were the guests
of Sheriff Borhman last Thursday evening. He requested that Mr. Mickelson
write a letter of thanks to the Sheriff,
CHAIRMAN GILMAN WELCOMED THE STUDENTS OF DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL AND THEIR
INSTRUCTOR MISS HAGERMAN,
72-1676 APPROVE UESTIONAIRE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL UALITY ACT
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, presented the procedures for the environmental
impact study, Neil McCabe, deputy county counsel, handled this matter for
County Counsel's Office,
Time spent discussing the environmental impact questionnaire. This
questionnaire consists of 24 questions. Jim Lawson, Planning Director,
stated that the questionnaire .covers those areas covered by the Conservation
Element of the General Plan, Supervisor Maxon asked if question No. 6
could be simplified, He felt this question could not be answered by the
general public. Mr. McCabe stated that the people in the areas that
have projects which would not have an significant affect on the environment, such
as one family residents, would not be required to fill out this questionnaire.
Supervisor Ladd stated he has some concern about the questionnaire and its
use, Ha felt the questions would be rather difficult to answer, Supervisor
Maxon said the questionnaire was still too lengthy; he felt it could be
simplified,
Chairman Gilman asked if the Board was ready to take action at this time.
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Until action is taken, building permits will be held up in the building
department, Mr, Lawson said that something has to be done soon as they
have maps and permits stacked up that need approval, It was requested
that the following be added over the applicant`s signature:
"In the opinion of the applicant (or property owner) the answers
to the above are true and correct, to the best of my knowledge
and belief."
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the questionnaire was approved, subject to the adding of the
words over the applicant's signature: " In the opinion of the applicant
(or property owner) the answers to the above are true and correct, to the best o£ .
my knowledge and belief,"
AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan, and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
Supervisor Maxon moved that County Counsel and the Director of
Planning be requested to resubmit a more simplified form of questionnaire.
Motion failed for lack of a second,
CHAIRMAN GILMAN GAVE THE SCHOOL STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THE
BOARD QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME.
RECESS: 10:05
RECONVENED: 10:20
~2-1677 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-186 APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT QUESTIONNAIRE
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-186 appzaving environmental impact
questionnaire was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-1678 ADOPT PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED FOR REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
County Counsel stated there was one more hurdle to handle concerning
the environmental impact study. The procedure by which the review will take
place has to be adopted. Mr. McCabe explained how they would process
parcel maps. Procedures will explain how the applications will be processed,
Mr, McCabe stated that once the staff makes their findings, they must publish
in a newspaper a notice of the findings, Form of the notice presented to
the Board members. If protests are not filed, then the permits could be
issued. Item No. 4 of the procedures read and explained, Mr, McCabe stated
this would be changed to state "the notice will be published in a newspaper
in the area in which the project is located." Supervisor Ladd stated
that he did not believe that the County staff is prepared to handle all this
paper work. Mr, McCabe said the staff has to come up with some way to
handle these procedures, There will be a great deal of clerical work; added
expenses for publication of the notices will be incurred, Mr, Glanders
stated that the Board could expand on the areas that do not have an impact
on the environment. Mr, Castleberry stated that there should be guide lines to
treat everyone the same; he said he liked the idea of including more categories
that would not affect the environment.
Dan Slackstock, County Counsel, stated he was attending a meeting Thursday
called by the Attorney General and he hopes to come back from the meeting with
ideas that add to the exemptions, He said he could report back to the Board
next week on this meeting, He said it would be in order for the Board to
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Discussed the matter of publishing the notices in the newspapers.
Mr. Lawson said he hoped that the Board would decide to give them more
money to handle the publication costs. Supervisor Madigan said that
maybe some consideration should be given to raising the fees involved so
that the County as a whole will not have to bear the costs,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the procedures to be followed concerning the
environmental impart were adopted as outlined, including the modification
of No, 4 on page 2, to state that the notices would be published in a
newspaper in the area of the project.
Supervisor Ladd said he did not go along with the additional
advertising of the notices, Mr, Blackstock said he did not feel that
the County would be talking about a great deal of money, There is a
possibility that this would not be effective long.
Mr. Honeycutt, a local builder, stated that the questionnaire was
not too difficult to fill out. Additional fees could be added to cover
the costs of advertising,
72-1679 APPEARANCE OF MR, JAMES HANSEN, OROVTLLE: SUGGESTION OF A SECOND
/ ~ Sibs NEWSPAPER IN OROVILLE AREA
Mr, James Hansen, Oroville, said he could understand the Board's troubles.
He said that if the Board members would read the U, N, Charter, they would
find out where the trouble lies, He said the U. N, was suppose to be a
tool of peace and there is no peace in the world, He said he has been
asked by many people to take some type poll to find out if this area could
support a second newspaper in Oroville, He read a prepared statement
concerning a second newspaper. Statement filed with the clerk, No action
taken.
72-1680 APPEARANCE OF MR. RAY CUDNEY, BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Mr. Ray Cudney, Manager of the Butte County Employees Association,
stated they had received an answer from Assemblyman Ray Johnson on how he
would vote on the County Hospital Charter amendment. Assemblyman Johnson
stated he would vote for the amendment,
72-1681 APPEARANCE OF MR, UItSEY, DEVELOPMENT ON ESPLANADE CHICO
Mr, Ursey asked the Board why curbs and sidewalks were being required
at the development he has at 1801 Esplanade, Chico, Mr, Castleberry said
he has had correspondence from this man on this question, Mr, Castl~erry
said he has discussed this parcel of property at the last CBAG meeting with
regard to the requirement for improvements in the rural areas, He said it
was his impression that the Board would want these improvements in the urban areas,
Mr. Ursey stated that if this was a uniform requirement he would not object to it.
Mr. Castleberry asked if some of the Board members could look at the
site at their convenience, He would be happy with any decision the Board
would make in the matter. No action taken at this time. Board members will
look at the area in question,
72-1682 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BOND COUNSEL: LIME.._.SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
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Dan B ac stoc , County Counsel, explained the proposed contract with bond
counsel for the Lime Saddle Community Services District, This agreement has
been approved by the Ad Hoc Committee, Mr, Fisher said they were ready to
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accept the agreement,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the contract with bond counsel for the Lime Saddle
Community Services District was approved and the Chairman was authorized
to sign,
The proposed contract with Ring~T and Associates discussed, County
Counsel said he would not appxove it at this time, It tails for funding
by a district that does not have the money, Assuming that the County would
place a $1,00 tax on the residents of the district, it would take a couple
of years to pay off the funding fox this contract. He has proposed to them
that the contract be a contingent contract, He said he would have real
questions as to the legality of the contract. Mr, Fisher said that the
Ad Hoc Committee takes exception to the contract as sub~itted; they agree
with County Counsel to some degree,
Darrell Stevens, attorney for Ringel, said he would reserve his comments
at this time, Contract deferred at this time.
72-1683 ADOPT RESOLUTION RE APPLICATION FOR D2~VI5-GRUNSKY FUNDING: LIME SADDLE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
Mr, Blackstock explained the resolution regarding the application for
Davis-Grunsky funding for Lime Saddle Community Services District. He said
the Ad Hoc Committee is looking at making use of sewage funding, The
resolution would establish the Board policy concerning the funding.
Mr. Fisher asked if the Resolution called for Mr. Mickelson to sign the
application and Mr. Blackstock stated that it did,
Time spent discussing the resolution and the matter of funding.
Mr, Dawson said that the result of the visitation to the Davis-Grunsky offices
in Redding shows that the district qualifies, Their visit to Sacramento shows
that they qualify under the Federal and State program,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-1 of the Lima Saddle Community Services
District was adopted and the president of the Board of Directors of Lime
Saddle Community Service District was authorized to sign said Resolution.
Funding fox the district discussed, It appears that it will be
necessary to raise funds to carry out the business of this district,
Mr, Blackstock said he would recommend that the Board direct him to prepaxe
a resolution for presentation next week allowing them to sell notes,
County Counsel and the secretary-manager of the district (Clif Mickelson)
will bring back a proposal for the financing up to $/~Q00 for incidental
expenses of the district.
72-1684 REQUEST FOR PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO FURNISH WATER TO OLD CLARK ROAD
DISPOSAL SITE: PUT OVER ONE WEEK
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, presented a request for
authorization to request Paradise Irrigation District to furnish water to
the county-owned property on Clark Road, Supervisor Maxon requested that
this request be held off at this time, Put over one week.
72-1685 AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR HOSPITAL EMERGENCY GENERATING EQUIPMENT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, authorization to advertise for bids for supplying
emergency generating facilitie~aged3n~~w main electrical services for the
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county hospital was granted, subject to approval of the hospital Board of
Trustees, and the wage scale was adopted, Bid opening date November 16, 1972,
72-1686 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SALE RIGHT OF WAY AC UISITION: SKYWAY FAS 757 4
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and
unanimously carried, the agreement for sale far right of way acquisition,
Skyway FAS 757(4) project was approved as follows:
Skyway FAS 757(4) Paul Dusserye 0,033 ac. $2,699 No impx. Total $2,699
The Chairman was authorized to sign and the Auditor was authorized to issue
a warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent.
72-1687 DISCUSSION: HOUSE NUMBERING PBsETING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the .house
numbering meeting with the postal people and the fire safety people. It
has been indicated that some action would be necessary. There are recommendations
on the naming of streets and private roads, Supervisor Maxon requested that
Mr. Castleberry put the questions in writing and send them out to the
agencies affected and compile a recommendation for the Board,
Time spent discussing the report, Chairman Gilman felt that if the
Board wanted to move towards some method of solving the problem, the Board
shovid take the in-put given by the agencies and consider it. He felt that
some of the people might not respond to the questionnaire; he does not feel
the need for the questionnaire.
Mr, Castleberry said he was not asking for any direction today. He
was merely presenting the ideas that the people came up with at the meeting.
He will continue working on the problem, No action taken at this time.
RECESS: 12:05
RECONVENED: 1:30
72-1688 PUBLIC HEARING: U, S, HERTZ, INC. USE PERMIT FOR A 131 UNIT MOBILE HOME PARK:
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF U, S, 99E A_ND EATON ROAD, CHICO
The public hearing on the U, S. Hertz, Inc, application for a use
permit for a 131 unit mobile home park on property zoned "A-2" (general)
and "C-2" (general commercial), located on the southeast corner of U. S,
~~j,~ ~ 99E and Eaton Road, identified as AP 44-47-62 and part of AP 44-47-63, Chico
was held as advertised,
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the action of the Planning
Commission in this matter. He suggested that the Board not take action until
applicant fills out the questionnaire regarding the environmental impact, He
said that opposition had been expressed at the public hearing held by the
Planning Commission. The applicant has submitted a new plot plan, Chairman
Gilman asked County Counsel if the hearing should be continued until such
time as the Planning Commission reviewed the request in view of the
environmental impact act. Mr. Blackstock said it should be referred back
and request that the Planning Commission file their report in this matter.
Hearing opened to the public at this time, Appearing:
1, Mr, Larry Seltzer; he spoke in favor of the project.
He is the engineer for the project, He said the developer would accept the
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conditions set out by Planning Commission.
2, Mr. Dean Nowell, He spoke in opposition to the use permit,
He presented a petition signed by the residents in the area opposing the
granting of this use,
3. Mr, Ulysis 5, Harrington, Vice President of U. S. Hertz, Inc.
He appeared in favor of the project,
4, Mr, Gene Myers, He spoke in opposition to the use permit.
Chairman Gilman continued the hearing to Monday, November 13, 1972
at 1:30 p,m. and referred the application back to the Planning Commission for their
environmental study report.
72-1598 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: R, L. SCARBROUGH: PROPOSED REZONING PARADISE
The continued hearing'on the R. L. Scarbrough, proposed rezoning from
"A-2" (general) district and "5-H" (scenic highway) district to "S-2"
(medium density - suburban residential) district for that .property generally
described as being west of Clark Road approximately 12 miles north of the
intersection of Pentz Road and Clark Road, Parcel No. 41-41-18 and 41-41-24,
containing 99 acres, more or less, Paradise, discussed at this time,
Referred back to the Planning Commission for the applicant to fill out the
Environmental Questionnaire, Hearing continued to Tuesday, October 24th, 1972.
72-1699 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS FOR CONSIDERATION: CONTINUED
The tentative parcel maps presented by the Planning Director for
consideration were continued at this time to have the Planning Department
secure the environmental report on the maps, Continued to next week,
72-1700 DISCUSSION: INTERIM MAPPING REPORT
Mr, Castleberry presented the interim mapping report to the Board, The
Beard had requested Mr, Castleberry to investigate the possibility of
upgrading the County maps, He reported that about 2/3s of the County has been
covered with upgraded maps, For about $400 the County could obtain
reproduce8ble maps of this County. He said that maybe he could get together
with Planning and the Assessor and the Departments might have enough
money to obtain the maps and have reprints made, Mr. Castleberry said he
was encouraging the Federal and State people to do the rest of the County,
Mr. Castleberry said he would report back to the Board if the other
County Departments desire to use their map money for the printing of these
maps. No action taken at this time,
72-1701 DAN COOK AND EVERD MC CAIN TO BE INVITED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD
TO DISCUSS DESIGN OF SKYWAY STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN
Mr, Castleberry stated that Everd McCain would like to be placed on
next Tuesday's agenda to give his interim report on the Skyway storm
drainage design. Design work discussed,
Supervisor Ladd said that Mr, Cook had stated that because of the
topography in this area, the same location could be used for the crossings
for the sewage and the drainage system, Discussed using the crossings
and the placing of said crossings on the Skyway, It was felt the crossings
should be put in at the time the Skyway is widened,
Mr. Castleberry said that maybe Mr, Cook should be present next week
when Mr. McCain reported on this matter, Mr, Castleberry explained how
the property owners would be asse~,~ge ~9~.this project.
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On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Mr, Cook and Mr, McCain will be invited to appear
at next Tuesday's Board meeting to discuss the plans for the Skyway,
72-1.702 DISCUSSION: TEMPORARY POWER POLES
Supervisor Maxon questioned Mr, Castleberry about the inspection
of temporary power poles, He thought the poles did not have to be
inspected again after they were first installed and inspected, Matter
discussed, Mr. Castleberry will check with P,G, & E, If P.G. & E is
inspecting the poles, then there is no need for Public Works to inspect
them,
72-1703 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BI_D_S_;__NEW OFFSET DUPLICATOR
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Douthit send
unanimously carried, call for bids for the new offset duplicator for fhe
Print Shop was authorized, with 'bids to be opened at the Purchasing Office
on October 25 at 2:30 p,m, with report to the Board on October 31, 1972,
72-1704AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PROCTOSCOPE FOR HOSPITAL
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, purchase of a Proctoscope for use in the Outpatient
area of the Hospital was authorized, to be purchased from Hospital fixed
assets budget.
72-1705 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF PETTY CASH FUND FOR HOSPITAL
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, increase of petty cash fund for hospital to $100
was authorized.
72-1706 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF VACANT LOT FOR COURTHOUSE PARKING FOR EXEMPT VEHICLES
Discussed the leasing of a vacant lot at 1460 Lincoln Street for a period
of three years in consideration of clearing and maintaining said lot, for
Courthouse parking for exempt vehicles, Supervisor Ladd said he had looked
at the lot and it looks like it would be a lot of work to fix it up, It would
have to be graded and graveled, Solution of the parking problem discussed,
Discussed whether the lease could be negotiated fora longer term.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and
unanimously carried, the Administrative Officer was authorized to lease
vacant lot at 1460 Lincoln Street for a period of three years in consideration
of clearing and maintaining said lot, with the direction to the Purchasing
Officer to contact the owner of the lot and determine if the lease could be
amended to state for 5 years, rather than 3 years, with the understanding that
the owner could sell the lot after 3 years, and that the Purchasing Agent
renegotiate the price of cleaning up the lot and pay no more than $600.00.
72-1707 MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR MATTER TAKEN OFF AGENDA AT THIS TIME
The matter of the proposal of Dr, Maguire being assigned as Deputy
Mental Health Director to the State of California between October 16, 1972
and June 3 0, 1973 taken off the agenda until further notice, at the request
of the Administrative Officer,
72-1708 AUTHORIZE RETAINING MR. ROWAN FOR PRELIMINARY STUDY: REQUESTED BY
DATA PROCESSING STUDY COMMITTEE
Last Tuesday some members of the Data Processing Study Committee held
a brief discussion with James Rowan (a data processing consultant) from
Paradise. The concurrence of the members present was to ask Board's permission
for Mr, Rowan to make a preliminary study of the Data Processing operations in
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the County in order to evaluate the possible scope of a larger study. The
Preliminary study would involve 15 hours of work at $10 per hour, Request
discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, retaining of Mr. Rowan for a preliminary study of
the data processing operations was authorized in the amount of $150.
72-1709 APPROVE APPOTNTMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded b}11Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the appointment of Mr, Richard Harrison to fill
the vacancy on the Mental Health Advisory Board, created by the
resignation of Mr, Ernest Hatch, was approved,
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:00 for their afternoon break and an
executive session.
RECONVENED; The Board reconvened at 3:40 following an executive session.
72-1710 EXTEND DEADLINE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURTHOUSE TO FRIDAY 5 P,M
Mr, Blackstock stated that last week the architect gave the contractor
until yesterday to complete the courthouse facility. He said the contractor
has been making an effort to complete the courthouse, Mr, Blackstock stated
the county was faced with the item of taking the courthouse over and
completing it or letting the contractor continued and complete the building,
He said the Board has the decision now to make up their minds haw to
go ahead with this matter, Mr. Blackstock said there were a number of problems
still to be completed,
Time spent discussing the situation and the decision that should be made,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the deadline for completion of the Courthouse facility
was extended to Friday, October 20th, 1972 at 5:00 p,m,, with the understanding
that this would be the last extension granted, and that County Counsel prepare
the letter to the contractor and call him and read this deadline to him,
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:50 to reconvene on Tuesdayy~October 24th, 1972 at 9:00 a,m,
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
BY~ ~ n ~~ C ai-
Board of pervisors Clerk
Page 380,
October 17, 1972