HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101971October 19, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BUTTE
SS.
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, and Chairman Reynolds;
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, County. Clerk by Penny Marquis, Deputy Clerk
INVOCATION: W. R. Baskin, Vicar, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Paradise
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
71-1924 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of October 12, 1971 were amended as follows:
Page 145, Item 71-1919, thir~] paragraph:
"It was suggested that Supervisor McTGillop support Mr. Wacker."
71-1925 COMMUNICATIONS
~ pS 0~ John Jaekel, Chico. Mr. Jaekel writes regarding several matters, Information.
Mrs. Freida Nu11, Chico. Mrs, Null writes regarding her living circumstances,
(9 ~ 8~0 0 Referred to Welfare.
Paradise Civic Betterment Association. The Association requests clarification
/ 3 ~ d of how a determination is made as to whether an individual or group
must pay the $50 fee charged for changing zoning and under what
circumstances the fee is paid. Discussion. Referred to Planning,
E1 Medio Fire District. The District forwards its resolution requesting the
Board of Supervisors to appoint Joe Farmer, Charles L. Jones, and
p o,S ~ Robert E. Suckallew as fire commissioners to the El Medio Fire
District, as the number filing does not exceed the vacancies. See
motion following communications.
State Department of Water Resources, The Department extends an invitation to
Butte County officials to attend a joint National Water Service -
State Department of Water Resources meeting on flood information
~~/ ~ to be held in Red Bluff on November 4, 1971. Supervisor Madigan ..
will attend.
The Reclamation Board. The Department forwards copy of letter from the Gorps
of Engineers to Governor Reagan containing information that the
~r ~ O ~ entire Butte County Portion of the Chico Landing to Red Bluff
Project has been reactivated, as the local cooperation requirements
regarding flood plain zoning have been met through the Board's
adoption of the designated floodway and the County's adoption of
Ordinance No. 1159. Information.
Al Wickland, Chairman, Butte Creek Estates Homeowners Adhoc Committee. The
writer requests an extension of b0 days of Ordinance No. 1189, "An
/l3 .a ~ Interim Ordinance Zoning a Portion of the County of Butte an "R-1"
(Single-Family Residential) District, Pursuant to Ordinance No.
475 as Amended." See action following communications,
E. Del Hyde, Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Council, Inc, The writer
submits his resignation and requests to be relieved of all duties on
~ 0 ~j ~ ~ October 31, 1971, See motion following communications.
71-1926 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE EL MEDIO FIRE DISTRICT
On the motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman,
and unanimously carried, Joe Farmer, Charles L. Jones, and Robert E, Buckallew
were appointed Fire Commissioners. of the E1 Medio Fire District.
71-1927 SET HEARING FOR EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE N0, 1189
Upon receipt of communication from Al Wickland, Chairman, Butte Creek
Estates Homeowners Adhoc Committee, requesting a 60-day extension of Ordinance
No. 1189, a hearing was set for Tuesday, November 2, 1971, at 11:00 a.m.
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October 19, 1971
71-1928 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF E. DEL HYDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC OPPOR-
TUNITY C_OU_NCIL, INC,_
On the motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
unanimously carried, the resignation of E, Del Hyde was accepted and the Admin-
istrative Officer was authorized to write a letter to Mr. Hyde expressing appre-
ciation for his services.
RECESS: 9:16 a.m. Executive Session
RECONVENE: 10:35 a.m.
71-1929 APPEARANCE: MR. 3IM DE LA VERGNE, REPRESENTING FIR HAVEN PROPERTX
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Mr. De La Vergne recounts property violations by Larkin Developments,
Inc. and by Mr. Sam Fortino regarding property in the Paradise Pines - Fir Haven
area. He calls upon the County for assistance in handling tha violation of a
covenant entered into by several property owners and Mr. Fortino. Mr. Blackstock
states that this is a civil matter, and the County has no authority in this area.
71-1930 APPEARANCE: KAREN EGGLESTON, REGARDING RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN NORD
Mrs, Eggleston states the dangers of the two railroad crossings in the
town of Nord and requests that flashers and/or gates be installed. Chairman
Reynolds states that Public Works will have a complete report on this County-
wide problem in the near future, Mr. Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
states that on a priority list set up in 1965, the Nord crossings were set as
No. 13; and, to date, eight crossings have been improved,
71-1931 AUTHORIZATION FOR OILING AND CHIPSEALING OF LARKIN=DOS RIGS ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan,
and unanimously carried, authorization was given for Public Works to do the
oiling and chipsealing for the Larkin-Dos Rios Road Construction Project.
71-1932 PARADISE PINES ~~1 and ~~2 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. ACCEPT WORK, APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS, AUTHORIZE CHGIRMAN TO SIGN NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE OF
BONDS. AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Chairman Reynolds, and
unanimously carried, the Board accepted the work, approved the change orders
(Nos. 4, 5, 7, 10, and 11), authorized the Chairman to sign the Notice of Com-
pletion, release of bonds posted by Larkin, and authorized the final payment,
less the usual l0l for Paradise Pines ~~1 and ~~2 Assessment District.
71-1933 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED REQUESTS FOR LARK~I
ROAD BRIDGE @ BUTTER BUTTE CANAL PROJECT N0, 02392-71-1.
On the motion of Chairman Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop,
and unanimously carried, the following action was taken regarding Larkin Road
Bridge @ Sutter Butte Canal Project Noo 02392-71-1:
1. Approve plans and specificationso
2. Authorize Chairman and Director of Public Works to sign plans,
3, Adopt wage scale.
4. Set bid opening at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 1971.
5. Authorize Larkin Road to be closed at the construction site for
the duration of the project.
71-1934 REPORT ON BIDS FOR GRIDLEY BATH HOUSE - SET FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 26 1971
71-1935 REJECT BIDS ON TRANSFER STATION ON ORD-RANCH ROAD AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC
WORKS_DIRECTOR TO NEGOCIATE WITH McCAIN AND ASSOCIATES
Mr, Castleberry reported that only one bid was received on the trans-
fer station on Ord-Ranch Road, and he suggested that the County go to bid again.
On the motion of Chairman Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and unanimously
carried, the one bid that was received was rejected and Public Works Director was
authorized to negotiate with. McCain and Associates for a sum not to exceed $450
for revising plans for the transfer station on the Ord-Ranch Road and a bid opening
to be in about two weeks,
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October 19 1971
71-1936 ACCEPT GRANT DEEDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE
On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
unanimously carried, the following .grant deeds were accepted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign Certificates of Acceptance on said deeds:
57452-71-1 Parcel 1 Ray Metz
C1arI: Road 57452-71-1 Parcel 5 3ulia E, Swan
Foxbestown FAS 759(4) Parcel 11 Robert W. Cermak
$thel E. Cermak
Oroville-Quincy (C-6) Slide
27561-70-1 Parcel 1 Carrie E. Thompson &
Gladys F. Thompson
Pentz Road 43431-69-1 Parcel 2 Edwin E. Van Gooden &
June Van Gooden
Lassen & Godman Avenue Use Permit Henry R, & Ruth Qaen JOry
Skyway 51261 Parcel 25 John F. McDonald &
Pearl McDonald
71-1937 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.. 71-252 OF INTENTION TO RE-NAME COUNTY HIGHWAYS
On the motion ofSupervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
unanimously carried, Resolution No, 71-252 "Resolution of Intention to Re-Name
County Highways" was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. Hearing
date set for November 23, 1971, at 11:00 a.m,
71-1938 REPORT BY COUNTY COUNSEL OF CONFERENCE HELD WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY AND ED ROBINS ON POSTPONED TO TUESDAY OCTOBER 26 1971
71-1939 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS TO TABLE MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
unanimously carried, George R. Chaffin and Margaret B. Chaffin were appointed
as Directors to the Table Mountain Irrigation District.
71-1940 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1205 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 1095 OF
THE COUNTY OF BUTTE, KNOWN AS THE 'SALARX ORDINANCE "'
Mr. Nickelson explained that Mr. Robinson, Welfare Director, has re-
quested the adoption of an ordinance with an emergency measure included in it
so that this County can comply with State law and property process the people
for health care services, ,He stated that this emergency measure would enable
Welfare Department to obtain 100 per cent reimbursement for costs incurred,
On the motion of Chairman Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop,
and unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1205 "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 1095 of the County of Butte, Known as the 'Salary Ordinance'" was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign with the understanding that the people
concerned in this matter are not phased out of their jobs.
71-1941 REPORT ON BIDS FOR CRAWLER TRACTOR FOR USE AT NEAL ROAD DISPOSAL AREA
Mr. Tom Struthers and Mro Clay Castleberry reported that bids were
opened on October 15, 1971. Bids received were as fo llows:
Model Bidder Lease-Purchase Purchase
D7F Peterson Tractor $2166.00 per mo. $76,221.50
D7F Tenco Tractor 2340.00 per mo. 799602.00
TD20C International Harvester 3975.44 per mo. 52,6$6,37
Mr, Castleberry recommended acceptance of the low bid of International
Harvester. The question of whether to purchase outright or to lease-purchase
was deferred until Tuesday, October 26, 1971.
71-1942 ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 7i-253 "RESOLUTION AMENDING DESIGNATED FACILITIES
AND PERSONNEL PURSUANT TO LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT"
On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman,
and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 71-253 "Resolution Amending Designated
Facilities and Personnel Pursuant to Lanterman-Petris-Short Act" was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-1943 APPROVE TRAVEL RE UESTS
On the motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop,
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and unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approved:
1. Rogex Conkright, Civil Deputy, to attend the Civil Law Seminar
and Workshop at Bakersfield, California, October 7 through 8;
numbex of night's lodging - one; estimated cost of trip - $40;
travel by private car.
2. Dx. Txena Heindl to attend "Clinical Management and Control of
Tuberculosis" at National Jewish Hospital, Denver, Colorado.
October 31, 1971 through November 6, 1971; number of night's
lodging ~ six; cost of trip - $50; travel by airplane and County
car,
3. Hank Hindery to attend RCA Computers Users Association in San
Francisco, California; October 24 through October 27; cost of
trip - $180; travel by private car.
71-1944 RECOGNITION OF GRIDLEX HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AUDIENCE
RECESS: 11:29 a.m. Executive Session
RECONVENE: 12:40 p.m,
71-1945 STATEMENT BY COUNTY COUNSEL REGARDING DIAMOND INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION
Mr. Blackstock gave a short statement to the press regarding the
Diamond International litigation stating that the court has granted a partial '
summary judgment and that the court has retained jurisdiction over the matter
and continued it to January 25, 1972.
ADJOTJRNA~NT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:41 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, October 26, 1971 at 1:00 a,m.
ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
BY : p ~--Q-~t-~l_
Board of S p rv~.sors' Clerk
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Chai an of the Board
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