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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102472October 24, 1972 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS, COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m, pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Douthit, Laaa, Madigan, Maxon, and Chairman Gilman. Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, Counl•~,~ Counsel, and Clark A, Nelson. CounL'y Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Cler'c, INVOCATION: Rev. Dewai~i Arnold, First Christian Church, Oroville Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 72-1711 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the minutes of October 17, 1972 were approved wish the following changes: Page 378, Item 72-1700, changing the $400 to $2400 (the County could obtain reprodi~ceable maps) 72-1712 COgMMUNICATIONSparagrap~ide$tcouldhbe addedotoycovenc~or>tsaofdadvertisdn$tional- Oroville Foothill Residents League, Mr. Lynn Wixom, chairman, sends letter /f 3 ,0 S subdivisions toInfornatioa onlyhit's position on substandard Paradise Garden Club, The Club protests the increasing use of the area in ~ front of the Recreation Center for the selling of motor vehicles and / ~ ~• the increasing number of vehicles which are being Iined up at that location, They forward a petition signed by 51 members of the organization requesting that an ordinance be passed prohibiting the sale of merchandise at this area, Discussed, The Board will look for direction from Supervisor from Paradise, No action taken at this time. American Self Help and Education Society, Inc, The Society is recreating ~ a mining and railroad town at Roaring Camp, Felton of the 1880 vintage Z~~O and asks for pictures of drawings of schools typical of that period which we may have in Butte County, Referred to Butte County Historical Society. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mr, Elmer Ames, division representative r~(~p,p O sends letter from Board concerning the proposed 500 kv transmission line proposed to be installed in Butte County running from their Table Mountain Station easterly and southerly across Butte County, Discussed, Referred to Clay Castleberry for handlin©, Paradise Unified School District, Mr, Even, superintendent, writes to ~ ~ 0 v thank the Board for the excellent cooperation of the Sheriff's department ~ in supervising training for the directing of traffic on Pearson Road and also for the Public Warks Department's marking work on the road, Information only. County Superintendent of Schools, Mr, Evans files report of Butte County d ~ Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Supervisors relative to ~1' CCCJ grant ~~1043, "A Student Assisted Design for Drug Abuse Education," Discussed, Golden Feather Fair, Joe Whitaker, manager, advises that the terms of Directors Homer Lundberg and John K. Orme will expire on December 31, ~~j,00 1972, These two directors have indicated their willingness to serve if reappointed for three year terms, To be discussed during Executive session. No action taken at this time. California State Employees' Association. The Association writes regarding D ~ the delivery of mental health care in the State of California. 7~~d' Information. Page 381. October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 County of Mendocino. Mendocino has been awarded an LEAA grant to develop ~01~ ~ a construction plan and rehabilitation program for a comprehensive rehabilitation center. They ask if Butte County would consider using such a rehabilitation center located in Mendocino County. Referred to Superior Court and Sheriff for their study, State Office of Emergency Services, The Director forwards manual entitled "Emergency Assistance Guide to State and Federal Resources," They a 3_~1~ also forward a letter which details Butte County's participation in the civil defense program through June 30, 1972, Referred to George Stamm. Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, Willie L. Brown, Jr,, chairman, writes regarding revenue sharing and the possibility that the present f 0 0,~- state-county funding relationships may be affected by these new dollars. The Committee has scheduled a special interim hearing in Sacramento October 24 on this matter. Discussed, County Counsel will prepare a report for the Boa .rd concerning the revenue sharing funds that will be received by this County, Ql ~ J Chico Veterans Memorial Hall, Thanking the Board for the improvements j made on the Veterans Memorial Hall this past year, Information, ,~c~d,pp ental Retardation Program, Area Planning Board ~~2, Request for replacement of Carl Waters to Area Board ~~2, Referred to Administrative Officer, Agnes A, Dix, Secretary-Commission on Aging. Request for appointment of one ~0 U.iK other member to the Commnission, Read; no action taken. C.A, Withington, P,G. & E, Transmission lines in the County. Copies had been ~~ ~ Cl ~ sent to all the local newspapers. No actian necessary. t/`72-1713 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-187 DECLARING A THROUGH HIGHWAY-FLORAL AVENUE Public Works Department has completed a traffic study on the above noted road and recommends it be declared a through highway from East Lindo Avenue to East Avenue requiring all entrances thereto to stop. Dan Blackstock, speaking as a citizen, suggested that the County take a closer look at this intersection; this could be creating a dangerous situation, Mr, Castleberry stated that Public Works has worked with the Highway Patrol on this matter, Time spent discussing the intersection and the action that should be taken at this time. Mr. Castleberry stated that the bridge would be opened this week and that action should be taken prior to the opening of the bridge, Mr, Blackstock stated he thought there should be 4-way -stop signs at this intersection. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-187 declaring a through highway was adopted'and'the Chairman was authorized to sign, 72-1714 RESOLUTION RE NO PARKING ON PEARSON ROAD: DISCUSSION The California Highway Patrol has recommended that no parking be allowed on Pearson Road between Skyway and Foster Road, Time spent discussing the recommendation of the Highway Patrol. Clay Castleberry, birector of Public Works, was requested to discuss the matter with the merchants and report back to the Board, Action held over one week, 72-.1715 EXTEND BID OPENING DATE FOR HOSPITAL EMERGENCY GENERATOR FACILITIES It has been requested that the Board authorize preparation of the bid for the Hospital emergency generator facilities on a lease-purchase basis as well as on a single capital cost basis as authorized at the meeting held on Tuesday, October 17, 1972, Request discussed, Supervisor Madigan stated that the new Hospital Administrator would be on the job the first of November and that maybe a decision should be delayed until he was on the job, Mr. Castleberry stated that if the Board would like to wait, they could rescind their action of last week and def~agecY~~n until the new administrator arrives, 3 October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Administrative Officer said he would suggest that the bids be put out on both basis as the County needed to correct some of the problems at the hospital or there might be certification troubles. Bids discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, bid opening date for the Hospital emergency generator facilities was extended one week, so that both type bids could be requested; bids to be on a lease-purchase basis as well as on a single capital rust basis, 72-1716 REPORT ON BID OPENING - SKYWAY PASSING LANES PROJECT Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the Skyway Road passing lanes project, He stated that the low bidder was Teichert Construction, Recommendation for bid awarding will be presented next week. Project discussed; no action taken at this time, 72-1717 REPORT REGARDING BUILDTNG INSPECTOR HOURS OF WORK Mr. Castleberry set out the report regarding building inspector hours of work, There is one regular inspector working from the Oroville office; his hours will have to be re-scheduled, Mr, Castleberry said it is felt that there is need for one more inspector and plan checker, The services of this man is needed mare in the Paradise and Chico areas, Mr. Castleberry will work with the Personnel Office for the securing of the new inspector and plan checker. Mr. Castleberry said the big backlog was on the plan checking. Supervisor Maxon said he would like this matter put off one week to see if a.WIN employee could be used to fill the position, Mr, Castleberry will work with Mr, Mickelson and Personnel Office and will bring back a proposal to the Board for their consideration, 72-1718 AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LOAN TO COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The Hospital Board of Trustees has requested the Board to approve an additional loan of $40,000 to meet the payroll and bills outstanding. Ed Robinson and Mr,Johnson, Business Manager, present to discuss the request. Chairman Gilman asked Mr, Robinson if he could see a time in the future where the County would not have to make these advances, Mr. Robinson explained how the situation was being handled at this hospital; he said tae could not help but feel that this matter will correct itself, He feels that there will come a time when the cash flow will be such so as to have adequate funds to operate the hospital without these loans, Supervisor Maxon made the point that the private hospitals in this area have resolved most of these problems, He feels the Board should know where the hospital is losing money, Supervisor Madigan asked if the hospital make a report of the cash flow to the Board of Trustees; Mr, Robinson said a report was submitted to the Board of Trustees monthly, Supervisor Madigan felt that this Board should have a copy of this cash flow report, Chairman Gilman agreed that there should be a good flow of communications between the hospital and the Board of Supervisors, Chairman Gilman said that once the new administrator arrived then maybe the situation would stabilize itself, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and carried, a advance of $40,000 was authorized for the County Hospital, on a "as needed" basis. AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Maxon and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Madigan (He said he voted "NO" because he felt the situation should be remedied.) Page 383, October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 RECESS: 10:00 RECONVENED: 10:15 72-1719 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CHICO WORiL TRAINING CENTER,, INC, On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the agreement with the Chico Work Training Center, Inc., which provides for rehabilitative services by the Center at a rate not to exceed $S per patient day, was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. X72-1720 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-188 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE COUNTY'S MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF_MENTAL HYGIENE _ Dr. Maguire reported that the details for exchange between the County's Mental Health Department and the State Department of Mental Hygiene have been worked out. He said the State is in somewhat of a problem, The State must prepare an evaluation system to set out the mental health program benefits. A cost benefit study will be made, This is the first time that Mental Health Services has been asked to have an evaluation of Mental Health costs, Dr, Maguire stated that the Evaluation Chief has resigned and the State would like a clinical type pexson in on this evaluation and they have asked him to be assigned to the evaluation study, A state employee will be sent to Butte County as a replacement for Dr. Maguire. Supervisor Maxon said the Board has been concerned about the rehabilitation of the mental health patients from the State institutions, It was suggested that maybe Dr. Maguire could da some good in this area. Dr, Maguire said that Supervisor Maxon was referring to the people in the boarding homes. There have been no standards set up for these homes, Dr, Maguire explained the care given to this type patient. Exchange discussed, On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and. unanimously carried, Resolution 72-188 approving agreement for intergovernmental personnel exchange was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1721 DISCUSSION: SKYWAY STORM DRAINAGE REPORT Mr. Castleberry stated that Mr, McCain was ready to give a preliminary report on the Skyway storm drainage facility, Inclusion of the sewer crossings within this project explained. Mr, Cook, engineer, explained the activities involved in this matter, Design activities set out and project explained, He said there would be five construction entities at this site. The Board asked if he could place the sewage crossings on this road, Mr, Cook said he could but that it would take time, Design work explained and discussed, Mr. Cook said he did not have an estimate of costs for the crossings at this time. Supervisor Maxon said he would like to go over the whole project with Mr. Castleberry and Mr, McCain, Mr, Mc0ain placed maps up for the Board's study, He said the present costs are on the basis of the work being done this coming summer, He said there would be additional cost in the preparation of the assessment proceedings. Present plans for the system explained, He said the primary system is that area necessary for the widening of the Skyway, He had a cost analysis of this Page 384, October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 system. System and area involved set out by Mr. McCain. He said the total cost of the project is estimated to be $243,081, People in the district would be assessed fox the storm drainage work. He pointed out that the assessment is on the basis of drained area. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, questioned Mr. McCain about the comment that the additional water that will go into the ditch will be because of the building of this storm drain. Mr, Blackstock asked Mr. McCain if he anticipated that this would cause property damage, Mr, McCain said there would be damage but he has been extremely careful to show that the water is going in its natural way; the drainage system is not changing the drainage pattern at a11, Mx, Castleberry said that based on what the Berard has heard today, he hoped that the Board would give him direction, The crossings should be included in the design. Matter discussed. Mr, Castleberry will continue working on this project and will get the next one in line, They will continue to acquire rights-of-way, On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Douthit and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the Department of Public Works to proceed with the Skyway storm drainage project, on the basis proposed by Mr, Castleberry in the combining of the sewer crossings within the storm drainage system at this time, with the understanding that this will be a two year project. 72-1722 RrPORT CONCER~?I~VG POSSIBILITIES OF SHORTENING OF THE DEER SEASON DUE TO ALLEGED DEPLETION OF TAE DEER HERD Mr, Mercer, secretary, Butte County Fish and Game Commissio,.i, reported on the possibilities of shortening the deer season due to alleged depletion o~ the deer herd. Mr. Mercer feels that the deer season runs too late in the year. Mr. Mercer said that most of the Counties east of Butte County have reported that the kill was down, Huntinn season discussed, It was suggested that the Fish and Game Commission give some thought to this matter and return with a report to the Board on their recommendations, Mr. Mercer stated that the next meeting of the Commission would be the second Monday in January and that he would present this matter to them and report back to the Board after the meeting. Mr. Mercer-also brought up the matter of the extension of the bow and arrow season, The stock people have complained that the cattle have been hit by these hunters. The Commission will also consider the matter of reducing the bow and arrow season. 72-1723 APPEARANCE OF BOB LEMKE~ Ist VICE-PRESIDENT PARADISE CHAMBER OF PARADISE Mr, Bob Lemke, lst vice-president, Paradise Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Board regarding a proposed Paradise area wide questionnaire to be sent to Paradise residents. Mr, Lemke thanked the Board for the County's increase in the contribution to the District, The Chamber has a new Board of Directors that are vitally interested in getting as much done as they can, They recognize that they have to look for direction from the people of Paradise to produce a program that would be as productive as possible,- The Board of Directors decided to put out a questionnaire to be sent to everyone in the Paradise area. Questions to be covered by the questionnaire set out and discussed, This project has an estimated cost of abaut $1300. They are asking at this time if the County would help to underwrite the cost in this matter, The Chamber is not financially able to carry on this whole project. Page 385. October 24, 1972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -October-24,-T972 - - _ .. - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - Time spent discussing the project and how it could be financed. Chairman Gilman felt that he would like to see the questionnaire and have it evaluated by some of the department heads prior to taking action, Mr, Lawson recommended that the Chamber meet with the Recreation District and maybe they could help with the financing of the questionnaire. Chairman Gilman said he did not think that there would be a vote on this request today. No action taken at this time. 72-1724 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-2 LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY DISTRICT The Board of Supervise rs, sitting as a Board of Directors of the Lime Saddle Community Services District, considered a resolution authorizing the issuance of notes by the District for short term borrowing to cover payment of current expenses of the District. Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, explained this item. The Auditor has made a study of the district and has arrived at an evaluation of the district. Procedure to follow for the issuance of the notes by the district set out and discussed. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-2, Lime Saddle Community Services District, authorizing the issuance of notes by the District for short term borrowing to cover payment of current expenses of the District was adopted and the President (Chairman Gilman) was authorized to sign, 72-1725 APPEARANCE OF ART ELMORE, REQUEST FOR WRITTEN STATEMENT CONCERNING HIS FIRING Mr, Art Elmore stated that 18 weeks ago this Board took action to relieve him of his duties as Director of Butte County EOC, He was told he would have written facts concerning this firing and the failure of this Board to follow through on this has kept him from securing employment, He said he was currently unemployed, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that this has been discussed with the Board and the Board had made their point clear, Matter discussed, Mr, Blackstock will prepare a letter and present to the Board for their consideration, Mr, Elmore will be given an answer one way or the other during today's meeting. 72-1726 APFEARANCE: BERT WARDRUP Mr, Bert Wardrup stated he had been dismissed from the County as a painter, while working at the County Hospital, This was due to a misunderstanding, He had been told at the time of the appeal hearing that he would be re-hired if there was ~ opening for a painter. There is a paint job open at~this time, Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated he would be happy to talk to Mr, Wardrup if his agglication is sent to him. Yle said he would not .promise him that he would be hired, Mr. Mickelson stated that Mr, Wardrup's application would be sent to Mr. Castleberry to be placed on the list of those to be considered for the opening. 72-1727 APPEARANCES O~J^_ LEWIS, FORBESTOWN-ACCESS PROBLEM 0, J, Lewis, Forbestown, said he did not know if this was the correct place to present his problem or not, He said that Supervisor Douthit was familiar with the area in which he lives, He has been blocked off from the only access to his property. Mr, Lewis explained their problem. The road in question has been there for over 27 years. This matter was brought before the Board before. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he would recommend that Mr, Lewis seek legal advic e, Mr, Lewis stated that another of the land owners, Page 386, October 24, 1972 ---------------October24z 1972----------_-- a Mr, Herndon, needed an access road out of his timber operation and he asked Mr, Lewis to give him 30 ft. fora right of way access to his property to get his equipment in and out. In exchange £or this,,Mr. Herndon will provide a 60' access. This exchange is in writing and signed by Mr. Herndon, Matter discussed. Mr, Lewis will discuss the matter with his attorney; no Board action taken at this time. RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:55 to go to lunch and to reconvene at 1:00 p.m, in executive session to discuss personnel matters, RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 2:25 following the noon recess and executive session, 72-1728 PUBLIC HEARING: FORMATION OF COUNTY SBRVICE AREA N0, 46 TIEARING CONTINUED TO A LATER DATR TO BE HELD IN CHICO The public hearing on the formation of County Service Area No, 46 was held as advertised, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated there was a mistake in the advertisement of this hearing. The hearing today will not include any design, etc. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, set out the proposed outline for the district. This is being formed for the purpose of studying the feasibility of the project. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing: 1, Mrs, Bernadine D, Guyton, 1072 Verde Drive, Chico. She said she was speaking for over 300 residents in that area. She feels that there is a discrepancy in this matter, The Board has no jurisdiction to form the district for anything other than for a study. These residents wish the Board to amend the resolution to state that it will only be formed for a study, The residents would like a time schedule in this matter, She filed a petition signed by the residents in opposition to the formation of the district. Mrs, Guyton read the body of the petition. They would like to know the hook up charges; the preliminary estimates of the study, Mr. Castleberry said he would suggest that the Board invite proposals from qualified people, and then inform these people what the estimate of costs would be, Mrs, Guytan requested that an evening hearing be held in Chico. 2, Mr, Ralph Hedstrom, Nord Ave, He also requested an evening meeting in Chico, 3. Gerda Lyden, Verde Way, She stated she was opposed to the formation of the district. She read a prepared statement of opposition, 4. Charlotte Smith, Nord Ave. She also opposed the formation of this district. She asked that if the district were to be formed if the A-3 District could be excluded, Sewers are not needed in their area. 5. Dr, Vogel, San Romina Way, He spoke in favor of the district; he set out the. health hazards, He said that if the residents in this area do not have sewers they will be in trouble, 6. Betty Nahlston, White Ave, She said she was not against sewers as they go but she has spent a lot of money on leach lines, She cannot see spending more money for this line. 7, Mr, Wilbur Stanton, Muir Avenue, He said he felt the proposed district was top large, He said he opposes the formation of this ~ Page 387. October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 district, 8. Ed Brown, Alba Ave,, Chico, He feels that there should be better planning in this matter; tihe present area is too large, 9, Mrs, Marge Fredinberg, Marigold Avenue, She appeared in favor of this formation, She requested that a evening meeting be held in the Chico area, 10, Mrs, Sewell, president of the League of Women Voters, She feels that the Board has three alternatives concerning the present resolution: (1) Have an evening meeting to allow more time to formulate information; (2) Amend the resolution to state that this would be a feasibility study only or (3) deny the present resolution, wipe the slate clean and start all over, 11. Mr. Dominic Carlotti. He stated he was appearing in favor of the formation of this district. 12, Mr, Carl Muster, Ne feels that the proposed area is too large, He requested that he be excluded from the district, Ne also requested an evening meeting in Chico, 13. Mrs, Ralph Peacher. She said she would like to be excluded from the district. They have a small acreage and cannot pay the present taxes, 14, Vernon Fish, Plaza Way, Chico. Ne said the district was to be formed for a feasibility study only and that it should be approved. He said he was in favor of the formation of the district, Nearing closed and confined to theBoard at this time, Chairman Gilman said he would be in favor of having an evening hearing in Chico to get the cross section feeling of the people. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the hearing on the formation of County Service Area No. 46 was continued to a evening meeting to be set in the Chico area at some future date. Mr, Castleberry will ask for proposals from consultants. Hearing to be set some time after the first of the year. This matter to be placed on Mr, Castleberry's agenda for next week. RECESS: 3:30 RECONVENED: 3:35 72-1729 PUBLIC HEARING: FORMATION OF COUNTX SERVICE AREA N0. 47 The public hearing on formation of County Service Area No, 47 was held as advertised. Clay Castleberry, Airector of Public Works, set out the boundaries of the district. This would be for storm drain facilities and for their maintenance, He set out the lots involved; they are single family dwellings. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing in opposition: no one, Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for action. Page 388. October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 72-1730 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-189 ESTABLISHING~COUNTY SERVICE AREA TO BE ~ ENTITLED "COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0, 47" On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-189 establishing County Service Area No, 47 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1731 PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-3" TO "A-2 LTD," DISTRICT: NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORD AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE: PUBLIC HEARING-CONTINUED The public hearing on the proposed rezoning from "A-3" to "A-2 Ltd," district for property located on the northwest corner of Nord Avenue and East Avenue was continued to next week to give the Planning Commission an opportunity to have the environmental study made. 72-1732 CONTINUED: R. L, SCARBROUGH-PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-2" DISTRICT AND "S-H" DISTRICT TO "S-2" DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY WEST OF CLARK ROAD; CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31.,^1972^ The continued hearing on the R. L. Scarbrough proposed rezoning from "A-2" (general) district and "S-H" (scenic highway) district to "5-2" (medium density-suburban residential) district for that property generally described as being west of Clark Road approximately 1'~ 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, was continued to Tuesday, October 31, 1972 so that Planning Commission can make the environmental impact study of the request. 72-1733 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS FOR CONSIDERATION PUT OVER ONE WEEK Due to the Environmental Impact reports six tentative parcel maps recommended for approval, one tentative parcel map recommended for exception, one tentative subdivision map recommended for approval and a continued subdivision map recommended for approval will be put back on next week's agenda by the Planning Director. 72-1734 REPORT: GENE MC FERRIN NEW SUPERIOR COURT BUILDING Mr, Gene McFerrin, Architect, appeared before the Board to report on the new Superior Court Building. He said there are about 63 items that need attention, Most of these items are just clean-up and adjustments, The three major problems are: (1) the carpeting in Dept, 1; (2) upper part of the panic bolts; and (3) the flag pole does not meet with approval, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said they could go ahead and give a notice of conditional acceptance of the building with a letter stating which items are not complete, He should also be advised that the xoof is just being conditionally accepted, The roof has been guaranteed for a two year period, Chairman Gilman feels that the building could b~.in use while these minor items are being cleaned up, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the new Superior Court Building was conditionally accepted in accordance with the architect's recommendations and subject to the punch list to be applied to the contractor, also subject to withhold of sufficient funds to cover said deficiencies, as well as an amount to cover the replacement of the roof which is accepted conditionally subject to further testing. Mr. McFerrin said that moving in would not he a problem but he would Page 389. October 24, 1972 --------------October24~ 1972--------____-- like to know who is entitled to have keys. The water pressure has been a problem at the new building, It would cost as much to fix the pump as it would to replace it, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the architect and the Public Works Department was requested to see if they can install an inexpensive water line in the facility for flushing until such time that the water pressure has been adequately increased by the irrigation district. 72-1735 APPEARANCE: CONGRESSMAN HAROLD T "BIZZ" JOHNSON Congressman Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson appeared before the Board to speak on the Revenue Sharing Bill. He said there is about 5.3 billion dollars which will be shared among the cities, counties, and state, He said there are good programs that he [-lopes this money will be used for, Mr, Johnson presented Chairman Gilman with an American flag to fly over the new court's building, The Board thanked Mr, Johnson for his appearance and for the flag. 72-1736 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-190, AUTHORIZING AUDITOR TO SIGN OPEN SPACE SUBVENTION ACT CLATMS_ Aan Blackstock, County Counsel, summarized the resolution, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-190, a resolution Authorizing Auditor to File Open Space Subvention Act Claims was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1737 REPORT: DAN BLACKSTOCK: ALL ZONE CONFERENCE REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACE REPORTS Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the All Zone Conference regarding environmental impact reports. He stated that the Board should watch with interest the AB 889 bill when the Legislature goes back into session. He feels that the procedure Butte County is following will give the Board a better opportunity to review the actual environmental impact. This is much better than a study of several pages, 72-1738 LEAVE OF ABSENCE APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, a 60 day non-compensated medical leave of absence was approved for Daisy O'Brien, Hospital. 72-1739 AUTHORIZATION OF "Y" RATING OF THE SALARY OF THOSE EMPLOYEES AFFECTED TO MINIMIZE THE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE EMPLOYEE The State Personnel Board has required the reclassification of social service supervisors in charge of eligibility units to eligibility supervisors, A "split off" plan has been prepared which will reclassify five social service supervisors, R, 21,0 to eligibility supervisors, R. 18,0. Welfare reclassification plan discussed. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the "Y" rating of the salary of those employees affected to minimize the financial impact on the employee was authorized, 72-1740 HIRING OF EOC DIRECTOR PUT OVER TWO WEEKS Chairman Gilman announced that they have interviewed three persons Page 390, October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - for the EOC Director position, They will decide in two weeks who will fill the vacancy, 72-1741 SETTLEMENT OF CREDITORS CLAIM PUT OVER ONE WEEK Settlement of the claim against the estate of Abraham West, a former hospital patient, was put over one week. 7/72-1742 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-191 APPROVING CONTRACT WITH BUTTE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR OPERATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY FAIR On motion of Supervisor Douthit, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-191 approving contract with the Butte Covnty Fair Association for operation of the Butte County Fair was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1743 APPROVAL OF BUTTE COUNTY FAIR BUDGET On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the Golden Feather Fair Budget for 1973 was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1744 APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH POST OFFICE FOR ISSUANCE AND MATLTNG OF FOOD STAMPS The agreement with the Post Office for mailing food stamps has been reduced from 80~ plus postage to 50~ plus postage. Agreement discussed. On motion of Supervisor Douthit, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the agreements with the Post Office for issuance and mailing of food stamps was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Maxon 72-1745 TRAVEL QUEST APP ROVED On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, approval was given for Joy Wright, Sheriff's Office, to attend the fall seminar for California Law Enforcement Warrant Officers Association in Long Beach, November 2 through November 4, 1972, Number of nights lodging two, Estimated cost of trip $87. Travel by public tranportation, -1746 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-192 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BOLLERUD Resolution in memory of William Bollerud was read by Clif Nickelson, On motion of Supervisor Douthit, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution No, 72-192, a Resolution in Memory of William Bollerud, long time judge of the Durham Judicial District, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1747 APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following budget transfer was approved; B-17, Administrative/Auditor $2,265.00 from various depts.-transportation & travel to Reserve for Contingencies - General 72-1748 MATTERS PRESENTED BY SUPERVISORS Supervisor Madigan stated that he was concerned with the cost of building permits when legal notices must be published, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, Clay Castleberry, Director of3~ublic Works, was authorized to bring '~ age October 24, 1972 October 24, 1972 back a xeport to the Board covering additional costs of the building permits when legal notices are required, AYES:- Supervisors Douthit, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman ASSENT: Supervisor Maxon Supervisor Madigan also stated that he is against Proposition 20, the Coastal Initative, He would like to see the Board take some position on this proposition, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, it was approved that the Board pass a resolution to oppose Proposition 20, the Coastal Irritative. AYES: Supervisors Douthit, Ladd,. Madigan and Chairman Gilman ABSENT: Supervisor Maxon, 72-1749 AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CODE PUT OVER ONE WEEK Dan Blackstock reported that he had received the proposed amendment to Chapter 19 of the Butte County Code, This was put over one week for discussion. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further before the Board at this time, was adjourned at 4:50 p,m. to reconvene c ATTEST: CLARK Aa NELSON, COUNTY CLERK By:_ ~~ Board of pervisors Clerk n, Page 392, October 24, 1972 the meeting