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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM111974November 19, 1974 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE } The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 74-1703 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the minutes of November 12, 1974 were approved as mailed. 74-1704 COMMUNICATIONS The Orovi lle Chamber Maids. Ms. Edith Hensley and the special education O 1 ~ p ciaas representatives send letters of support for Feather River ~ , Opportunity Center's revenue sharing request. Information only. Petition for Exclusion from California Water District. Eight owners of land ~ lying upstream from Lake Madrone and the Dam water storage behind ~ O b. 2 said Dam petition to be excluded from the proposed water district maintaining that Dam and water therein are of no use or consequence to them. Discussed. To be held until hearings on formation and then it will be considered. Mid Vailey Title and Escrow Company. Forrest B. Young sends information ~ ~ supporting claim for refund of $329.19 alleged to have been ~~ Z-~ erroneously paid to the Treasurer-Tax Collector. County Counsel explained this item; recommended no action. Administrative Officer to answer. Norman R. Merolla, ~2 Manor Circle, Chico. Mr. Merolla appeals decision O O ~ 3 ' made by Butte County Planning Commission on November 7, 1974 wherein they denied an application for a sideyard setback variance. Discussed and sent back to Planning Commission for their recommendation. James W. Farrar, ~~1 Manor Circle, Chico. Mr. Merolla appeals decision made ~ by Butte County Planning Commission on November 7, 1974 wherein 1i3•~ they denied an application for a sideyard setback varfance. Discussed; referred back to Planning Commission for their consideration. James Wal lace Hansen, Oroville. Mr. Hansen sends claim for refund of filing C D t fees in the amount of $427.92. Said fees having been paid upon filing / D , for the office of Sheriff. County Counsel explained this situation; Mr. Hansen will be informed county will await Attorney General's opinion. Law Offic es of Watt, Leverenz & Ward. Carl Leverenz forwards information on ~ ~ behalf of Jack and Betty Goodman pursuant to your request of 1/ j.Z November 13, 1974. To be placed in the appropriate file. Butte County Fair. Jake Walgenback, secretary-manager, advises that the 7 Z•~ ~ p terms of Cassady, McClanahan and Duborg expire on December 31, 1974. Put over to December 3rd for action. County of Yuba. County of Yuba sends resolution and agreement for execution for ,joint construction of the Rackerby Bridge. At the request of Public Works, this item was held over to next meeting. State of California, Governor's Office. Edwin Meese IiI sends Governor's Z ~ ~ J approval of CAA Grant Program in the amount~of-$49,204. L Information only. William E. Davis. Petition far variance to provisions of Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 (Mobile home) Set for hearing on Aecember 10, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. Page 408. November 19, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ November_ 19,E 1974 _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Butte County Mosquito Abatement District. Terms of T.A.Evans, L. H. Stephens and R.L. Boyd expire et the end of the year. They request that these men be reappointed to the Board of Trustees. Discussed and put over to December 3, 1974. Minasian, Minasian, Minasian, Spruance & Baber. They file claims for Georgia Baugh,Kelly Baugh, Vickie Leigh Baugh and Robert Baugh, in the total amount of $5,250,000 for all four claims. See motion following communications. Robert W. Dorey. He requests that a meeting be set so he can discuss the handling of food stamFs by a private corporation. Read and referred to Administrative Officer. LeMoyne Snyder, M.D. He writes concerning the construction of an additional access road to West Paradise. He feels the Board misinterpreted his letter of April 17th, 1972. Read and discussed. No action taken. John V. Tunney, United States Senator. Acknowledges the Board's letter regarding Federal participation in the AFCE program. He states that he has asked officials within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to respond to the Board's inquiry. No action necessary. Charles W. Muncy. Appeals Planning Commission decision requiring that he file an Environmental Impact Report on a proposed lot division near Gridley. Set for hearing on December 10, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. William Hansell. He files a request for interim zoning change from A-R to S-2 for the Foothill area east of Oroville, lying an the west slope ~ ~ 3 ~ o of Kelly Ridge between Olive Highway on the north and Mt Ida Road on the south. Read and discussed. Supervisor Ladd did not think that an interim zoning would be necessary; if they want to study the area for permanent zoning, that would be fine. Request held over until matter could be discusses with Planning Commission. Taken under submission at this time. County of Tulare, Board of Supervisors. They feel that the urban Counties would be well represented on CSAC Executive Committee by Raymond J. Muiler, Supervisor from Tulare County. Clerk to make copy for the Chairman. Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, Congressman. Encloses a copy of his response from the DHEW Social and rehabilitation relative to disallowed adult services payments. Discussed; no action taken. Feather River Opportunity Center. Read and discussed. Arrangements will be made to have a meeting on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Set for 1:00 p.m. They set out names of people to be on the committee. 74-1705 REJECT CLAIMS OF GEORGIA BAUGH, KELLY BAUGH, VICKIE LEIGH BAUGH AND ROBERT BAUGH On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following claims were rejected and referred to County Counsel: 1. Georgia Baugh in the amount of $1,000,000. 2. Kelly Baugh, acting by and through his guardian ad litem, Georgia Baugh 3. Vickie Leigh Baugh, a minor, acting by and through her guardian ad litem, Georgia Baugh 4. Robert Baugh, acting by and through his guardian ad litem, Georgia Baugh. 74-1706 APPROVE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES..POOLER TO DURHAM MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Charles Pooler was re-appointed a member of the Durham Mosquito Abatement District, for a term of two years, commencing January 1, 1975. Page 409. November 19, 1974 November 19,_1974 74-1707 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD-CONTRACTS Nadeen West, interim director, presented contracts £or Board consideration and approval. Contracts explained. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, the following contracts were approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign: 1. Contract with Joan Derr to provide services as an educational consultant to Head Start 2. Amendment to Chico Community Day Care Center Contract; this amendmenC to be paid to the contractor by $3,600, the amount approved for fourth quarter funding. 3. Amendment to Chico Neighborhood Health Center Contract,- _ -•rt, which will increase the maximum to be paid to the contractor by $2,500, the amount approved for fourth quarter funding. 4. Amentment to Chico Area Legal Services, which will increase the maximum to be paid to the contractor by $5,000, the amount approved for fourth quarter funding. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Ladd~-McKillap-.and. Chairman Madigan NOES: Sup. Gilman RECESS: The Board recessed at 9:35 a.m. £or an executive session. RECONVENED: TheBoard reconvened at 10:50 following an executive session. Chairman Madigan reported that various items; of litigation were discussed; nothing to report on said items. 74-1708 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1526 AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board waived the second reading of the ordinance, adopted Ordinance 1526 amending the salary ordinance to allow additional positions for Welfare foodstamps and medical needy and authorized the Chairman to sign. 74_1709 AWARD BID FOR INSTALLATION OF HEATING AND COOLING AT F10SPITAL COMPLEX One bid wes received from Artic Aire of Chico. Bid is $66,826. Amount estimated was $65,000. Gene McFarren, architect, explained the bid and the plan for said work. The conditions of the bid are set out in the contract. Bid and work to be done discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the bid for installation of heating and cooling at hospital complex was awarded to Artci Aire of Chico in the amount of $66,826, Chairman was authorized to sign the contrast, and that the Board's committee confer with the architect prior to the contractor proceeding with the job. 74_1710 App~R~gNCE OF JOHN LWAAS, REPRESENTING CHTCO WORK TRAINING CENTER John Luvass, attorney at law, appeared as representative of the Work Training Center in Chico. They realize that the Board did not desire any more discussion on the matters of Revenue sharing funds. He said the Board's committee had made certain recommendations concerning the use of said funds. The Center has learned that some of the information on which the Committee based their recommendation was highly inaccurate. He explained the matter of misinformation that had been given to the Committee. Page 419, November 19, 1974 November 19,_1974 Mr. Luvaas stated that at the Board of Supervisors meeting held to consider the appropriations, the Oroville Director of Feather River Opportunity Center indicated to the Board that they are the only certified workshop in the County. Mr. Luvaas presented certification from the State for the Chico Workshop. He said the Board funded the Oroville Center in the amount of over $200,000; the problem is, why they did not fund the Chico Center. The Chico Workshop would like the Board to consider their request for funds. Mr. Luvaas filed a letter with the Clerk, inviting the Board members to visit the Chico Workshop and see what is being done there. Matter discussed; no action taken. 74- ADOPT ORDINANCE 1527 INTERIM ZONING A FIVE ACRE PARCEL AS AN AR-MH AREA. Mr. Nick Nimitz, representing the Ladd Construction Company, stated that the Company needed a variance to place a mobile home out on the Freeway for use as their office, They are on the Mary Armstrong Ranch. They have made application for a temporary septic tank. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that this would require a variance in a A-3 District. Request discussed. Supervisor Ladd went on record to state that he has no connection with this man or with this company. He felt that a permit would be needed; the company is using a well on the property on a temporary basis. Supervisor Gilman said this was a temporary use and it seems to him that the Board could give the Company some relief so that they could install the septic tank. Supervisor McKillop asked if the property could be zoned for 120 days so that this man could secure the proper permits. Mr. Blackstock said it could be interim zoned to a more restrictive zone. Zoning the property discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, Ordinance No. 1527, an interim ordinance zoning five acres of the Mary Armstrong Ranch as an AR-MH district, was adopted for a period of 120 days and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, McKillop and Chairman Madigan NOES: Supervisor Ladd Supervisor Ladd requested that County Counsel prepare an ardinance that would handle this type thing where construction offices will be placed. Mr. Blackstock will prepare such an ordi~nce to handle the placing of trailers for construction projects. 74-1712 APPEARANCE: MR. DONALD NACEY, CHICO WORK TRAINING CENTER Mr, Nacey stated he had dedicated three years of his life to the Chico Work Training Center. He asked how the center should make their requests in the future; he €eels that somewhere they have failed in their filing of their request. He wanted to know why this center was turned down; they had never been asked to appear before the Board's committee. No action taken. 74-1713 APPEARANCE: MRS, HARRIS. PARADISE Mrs. K8y Harris, Paradis2', stated that in the R-1 ordinances, there November 19, 1974 Page 411. November 191 1974 is a provision for temporary trailer offices being allowed while homes are being constructed. Discussed; no action needed. 74-1714 PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL CEMETERY-FORBESTOWN ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-149 DECLARING ABANDONMENT OF FORBESTOWN CEMETERY AND DEDICATING IT AS A PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK The public hearing on the establishment of a memorial cemetery £or theForbestown Cemetery was held as advertised. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, set out the background of this matter. His office has been advised that there have been no burials at this cemetery within the last five years. It has been requested that the cemetery become a Memorial park cemetery. This will have the affect of precluding any more burials in the cemetery. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: 1. Mrs. Adele Higgins, Forbestown. She said she was happy to see Chat no one was present to oppose this matter. She invited the Board to attend the dedication of this memorial cemetery. Establishment of the cemetery as a memorial cemetery discussed. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. Supervisor Cameron asked where the people would be buried if this cemetery was declared a memorial cemetery. There is land to the back of this cemetery and could be used for burials. Supervisor McKillop said the committee should be commended for the activity in helping make this a memorial cemetery. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-149 declaring abandonment of Forbestown Cemetery and dedicating it as a Pioneer Memorial Park was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-1715 AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO IMPOUND 1974-75 TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Auditor was authorized to impound 1974-75 taxes paid under protest in the amount of $100,852.10. 74-1716 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-150 AUTHORIZING FILING OF CLAIM WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1334 OF THE STATUTES OF 1965, SECTION 987b OF THE PENAL CODE, ITEM N0. 365 OF THE BUDGET ACT OF 1966, AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED AGENT THEREFOR On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-150 authorizing filing of claim with the State of California, pursuant to Chapter 1334 of the Statutes of 1965, Section 987b of the Penal Code, Item No. 365 of the Budget Act of 1966, and appointing an authorized agent therefor was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74- 1717 DR. ENLOE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH CHILD HEALTH & DISABILITY PREVENTION PROGRAM A preliminary allocation of $17,425 has been assigned to Butte County to begin the implementation of the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. Further allocations are due in the future based upon state approval of the County's plan. It will be necessary to start immediately to expend some staff time and services and supplies funds out of the Health Department budget to be transferred to the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program as soon as a valid C.H. and D. budget can be developed. Dr. Enloe Page 412. November 19, 1974 _ _ _ November_19,_1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ stated he had sent information regarding this matter to the Board members. Program explained. A budget and plan needs to be prepared for this program. There is a temporary budget included that covers the funds that were originally allocated. A director for the project will be hired and there is a temporary budget to be approved. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Dr. Enloe was authorized to proceed with the hiring of a director and with the program and approved the temporary budget for the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. 74- 1718 APPROVE WAIVING FIRST READING OF SAlIRY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHICH WILL PLACE THREE FULL-TIME PEOPLE IN TREASURER'S OFFICE TO HANDLE FOODSTAMP MAILOUTS A salary ordinance amendment has been prepared which will place three full-time people:. in the Treasurer's Office to handle the mailout of foodstamps. In addition, funds will be necessary to hire twe extra help employees. Bob Crisan, Welfare Director, was present to discuss this matter. Foodstamps will be issued through a mailout system, as the alternate system. They have not been successful with getting a contract with the postoffice. Plan discussed. Supervisor Ladd stated that the Federal Government had made an exception for California to work without a contract so they could have time to conform with the other states. It would be advantageous to have uniformity in the matter. lie feels that it is important enough item to have a committee obtain an appointment with the State Director, with one or two of our Congressmen and Senators and maybe with the Governor and discuss the contract with the State. He did not see why the State would not enter into a contract with the County; the County could provide the necessary insurance. Mr. Crisan said that as of January 1st, 1975 they would not be able to issue food stamps unless this matter was approved today. Supervisor Ladd felt the County should snake an all-out effort to meet with theState to secure an agreement with them for the contract. Mr. Crisan stated that the State guaranteed not to increase the County's costs in this matter. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board approved the waiving of the first reading of the salary ordinance amendment. Supervisor Cameron felt that the matter should not stop here. Telephone contacts should be made concerning this matter. Mr. Crisan stated that he had a meeting aet up for the 21st of November in Redding with a deputy director to discuss the matter. Discussed having a meeting with the Assemblymen and Senators representing the County and with the Welfare Director to further discuss this matter. Supervisor Cameron has a meeting Monday in Sacramento and he was delegated by the Board to set up such a meeting. 74-_17]Q_ APPROVE HOMEMAKER TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH OROVILLE_UNION HI SCHOOL An agreement for supplying of homemaker training staff through the Oroville Union High School District has been prepared. Agreement has been approved by the County Counsel. Page 413. November 19, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nouembgr=19,=1.474 = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - -- -- _ _ _ On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the homemaker training program agreement with the Oroville Union High School District was approved and theChairman was authorized to sign. 74- 1720 AUTHORIZE WELFARE DIRECTOR TO RETURN JUVENILE TO MOTHER IN LOUISIANA Bob Crisan, Welfare Director, explained the request to return a juvenile to his mother in Louisiana. Welfare would provide a bus ticket for this juvenile. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Welfare Director was authorized to return a juvenile to his mother in Louisiana, to be sent by Continental Bus at a cost of $82.08. 74- 1721 FIRLAND ACRES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: TAKEN OFF AT THIS TIME The Firland Acres Assessment Diatrict matter was taken off the agenda at this time. 74- 1722 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1528 ZONING A PORTION OF TAE COUNTY OF BUTTE AN "A-R-S" (AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTLAL) DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS . FOR THE USE OF LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board waived the second reading of the ordinance rezoning from A-R to A-R-S for property around and within Circle Drive, east of Naranja Avenue, near Oroville (Barbara King request); adopted Ordinance No. 1528 zoning a portion of the County an "A-R-5" (Agricultural-residential) District, and establishing regulations for the use of land and the construction of buildings.:: ,and. authorized the Chairman to sign. 74- 1723 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1529 and Ordinance 1530 REZONING PROPERTY ON STATE HIGHWAY 32, CHICO Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that there was a situation on State Highway 32 whereby the City of Chico Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission have looked at the area and feel there is a possible rezoning needed. This man has property that is split by a scenic highway. There is an existing tare sales and re-capping facility. The owner would like to build a shed to get the tires out of sight. Background of the situation set out by Mr, Lawson. They are initiating a study of the area. Mr. Miller has requested a building permit. An interim coning is requested to be placed on the property. It is suggested that an interim S-2 and an interim C-C be placed on the southerly portion of the property. Request for rezoning discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following ordinances were. adopted for a period of 120 days and the Chairman was authorized to sign: Ordinance No. 1529 - an 'interim ordinance zoning a portion of the County an "5-2" (minimum-density suburban-residential) district, pursuant to Ordinance 475, as amended Ordinance No. 1530 - an 'interim drdinance zoning a portion of the County an "C-C""(Community-Commercial) Diatrict, pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended The Board explained the proposed ordinance to allow trailers on property for construction sites that the County Counsel was to prepare. Page 414. November 19, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ November=19,=1974 - - ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Direction .was given to County Counsel and Planning Director to work on an ordinance to cover these situations. 74- DECLARE SURPLUS-WINDOW DRAPES AT FORMER CHICO OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEV. Mr. Federspiel, owner of the building in Chico is willing to purchase the County's drapes that are still hanging in his building. Action to be taken discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the drapes at former Chico Office of Economic Development were declared surplus and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to sell said drapes. 74-.1725 AUTHORIZE AWARD OF BID-SHERIFF'S DRUNK TANK PADDING A bid from Nova Plastics, Inc. of Los Angeles has been received totaling $11,963. Bid discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the bid for the Sheriff's drunk tank padding was awarded to Nova Plastics, Inc. of Los Angeles and a transfer from the reserve for contingencies was authorized to saver cost of said work. 74-1726 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILES The Purchasing Office has found that it will be to the County's advantage to purchase autbaobiles locally instead of through the State. Purchase discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, call for bid for 20 vehicles with trade-ins where applicable were authorized; bids to be opened in Purchasing Office on December 27 with report to Board on January 7, 1975, 74-1727 DISCUSSION: PARKING LOT QUESTION Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated the parking lot question was again discussed with the City of Oroville Administration. If the County leases the property for a parking lot it must be brought up t® the City standards. The Board, however, can ask for relief from the standards by going to the City Planning Commission for a variance. Bob Jones, manager of Butte County Employees Association, was present to discuss the parking lot question. He stated that this has become quite an issue with the employees. He and Mr. Nickelson talked to the City Manager; he thought the County could lease the lot for an interim period. Mr. Jones said the problem still exists that the County does not provide these employees with a parking place. If the County could request a variance and it was granted, the employees could use this parking place and it would take care of part of the pre~lem. Parking problem discussed. Supervisor Gilman stated that it would do no harm seeing if the County could obtain a variance from the City of Oroville and if it could be obtained, then allowing the employees to use this lot. The Board authorized Mr. Nickelson to make a request for the variance from the City of Oroville. 74-128 APPROVE LOCATION OF UNIVERSiTY__OF CALIFORNIA ADVANCED DEGREE SEMINAR Some time ago the Board authorized the University of California advanced degree seminar to be he1~a~~ t4hle~ Oroville Library. The location has November 19, 1974 _ _ ~ _ _ _ - _ - - _ _ _ = I3ovember,l9, _1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ since been changed to the classroom building at the old hospital location. Discussed. Mr. Nickelson will inform them that this meets with the Board's approval, No action needed. 74-1729_ APPROVE PURCBSSE OF AIRCRAFT NON-OWNERSHIP LIABILITY INSURANCE Because of a change in carriers, aircraft non-ownership liability now is covered under a separate carrier. Premium is $498.06. $50 of this cost is Dr. Enloe's private airplane. Auditor will not process claim without Board approval. Matter discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, purchase of aircraft non-ownership liability insurance was approved. 74-17.30. BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Che following budget transfers were approved: 8-024 Manpower - internal transfer in the amount of $11,900 to record appropriation for increase in PEP Program 8-025 Superintendent of Schools-transfers $300 £rom office expense to overtime to cover cost of processing invoices and warrants B-026 Data Processing - Brings in $1,250 of unanticipated revenue into DP overtime B-027 Oroville Constable -• Transfers $100 from office expense to equipment maintenance B-028 Public Works - $305 from office expense to extra help B-030 Recorder - $200 from office expense to transportation. B-031 Purchasing - $97 from travel to publications and $29 from office expense Co overtime B-032 Manpower - Increases the Manpowes Program's special departmental expense by $15,432 through unanticipated revenue and several internal adjustments. B-033 Manpower - $3,532 from contributions tro other agencies to PEP professional and special services B-034 Manpower - decreases PEP Extension Program by $11,965 pursuant to Board approved Modification X17. 8-038 Fire Protection _ $7,760 from one code account to the other to correct an operational account coded in error B-039 Juvenile Ha11 - $202 from professional services to equipment to purchase dryer approved by the Board of Supervisors RECESS: The Board recessed at 12:25 for an executive session. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 12:30 following an executive session. 74-_173L_ APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK BARRY AS E.O.C. AI RECTOR Supervisor Cameron reported regarding the applicants for the EOC director position. They received 22 applications; these were screened down to 6. It was the unanimous decision of the screening committee that Mr. Patrick Barry be appointed as Director of E.O.C. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Mr. Patrick Barry was appointed E.O.C. Director. 74- 1732 DISCUSS TON: ORDINANCE TO ALLOW REASSESSMENT FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A CALAMITY Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the proposed ordinance Page 416. November 19, 1974 ______________ Novemberl9~ 1974=====_______- to allow reassessment of damages resulting from a calamity. He feels that his letter to the Board is self-explanatory. The way the ordinance is proposed, only the owner can file for the reassessment. Chairman Madigan said he had requested that this be placed on the agenda for Board consideration. Proposed ordinance discussed. The owner would have to submit a form, asserting that there is not less than $1,000 damage. Costs to the County for this reassessment discussed. County Counsel stated that he did not think he could prepare an ordinance unless the $1,000 amount was utilized. The State Legislature has stepped in and set forth the proce!?ure. Supervisor Ladd said he would like the portion of the ordinance relating to the $1,000 figure questioned by the Attorney General's Office. Mr. Blackstock said he would do more research on this matter and will bring Che ordinance back to the Board on the 3rd of December for fi.rther consideration. No action taken at this: time. 74-1733 ITEMS TAKEN OFF AGENDI~:t PUT OVER TO DECEMBER 3rd At the suggestion of County Counsel, the following items were put over to December 3, 1974: 1. Protest by Judah Ebin, M.D. concerning tax bill on six acres of land on Keefer Lane. 2. Claim against the Counties of California including Butte. 74-1734 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS FOR DISCUSSION Supervisor Gilman stated that last week, two members brought up the matter of the sale of tax deeded property. The Board had requested a report. Supervisor Gilman said he would like a response from the Tax Collector' s Office; he feels that this matter bears investigation. He would like to hear the other side of the story. If the current tease. had been accepted, how could the property be sold for prior taxes. Supervisor Gilman said he was ,sure that the Tax Collector could come up with an explanation. Supervisor Ladd said he had some information that stated that about five years or more ago the taxes were not paid. But each year since then the taxes had been paid. He also feels that this matter should be looked into. Supervisor Cameron said he would suggested that the Tax Collector appear before the Board and explain what actually happened. Matter put over to December 3, 1974. Mr. Blackstock said that this Board was not going to be able to do anything regarding this sale. The Cnunty has recorded the deed. The only way the deed could be reversed would be to go to Court and secure a court order. As far as the Boards ability to take action, the answer is "No." Chairman Madigan brought up the matter of the sales that were held by the Butte County Mosquito Abatement District. He feels that the notices of the sale should have contained all the terms and conditions, such as the buyer would have to have cash or certified checks. County Counsel will look into the matter. ADJOUR1iMENT: There being nothing fur~h+er'T>efore the Board, a meeting was adjourned at 12:55 to recoxrvene on Tuesday, December , 974.:at. 9t,00,a.m ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK ~ . By: Chairman of the rd Board of Su rvisors Clerk Page 417. November 19, 1974