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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM120271I _. _:... ....._...._ .. _ _ - _- . ~ _. .,:... December 2, 1971 The Board of Supervisors reconvened at 1:25 p.m. pursuant to the recess on Tuesday, November 30, 1971. Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, and Chairm>sn Reynolds; Clif Nickelson,, Administrative Officer; Daniel a3laeksteck, County Counsel; Penny Marquis, Clerk. 71-2199 APPROVE TELEGF.AM RE EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTIOid On the motion of Supervisor McKillap, seconded by Supervisor- Gilman, a telegram was authorized to be sent to .Senators Alan Cranston, John Tunney, and Congressman Harold "Bizz" Johnson in support of the action of the President in allocating funds for emergency .bank pro- tection works along the Sacramento River. Recess: 1:30 p.m. Executive Session Reconvene: 1:40 `,p .m. ', 71-2200 DISCUSSION: N!~'4! ERA ENTLRPRTSLS Mr. Blackstock made an opening statement with regard to the purpose of this special-session, stating that the supervisors are searching for information 'to clarify the question of whether there is any malfeasance. A tape was played of the Channel 12 interview with F. H. Seely, .County Auditor. • On Supervisor McKillop's request for P4r. Seely to substantiate the charges he has made and on Mr. Michelson's request for in`'ormation regarding the financial status of the New Era project, Mr. Seely cited excerpts from the minutes 'of the New Era Enterprises stating loans were made to various individuals. Mr.. Seely also referred to the quarterly budget statement made available to the supervisors which shows the financial status of the project in question. Discussion followed regardiig the private bank account, discovered: by the Auditor in the first pant of November. Don Erby, President of the New Era Enterprises, spoke; to tkic Board regarding the private bank account, stating that checks were issued from the Auditor's '.office for this purpose. Mrs. Franke`Jacobs, a representative of the Federal' O.E.O., explained to the Board how a project such as this is initiated and hew the money is supposed to be spent. She 'stated that if a project wants to use money for any purpose other than the way stated by the Federal O.E.O., the project must seek clearance .from the federal agency. Brian Freeman, Acting Director of E.U.C., stated his knaa;:led~;e of the financial problerns'of the project. In response to Chairirza•n Reynolds' question, he stated that the federal responsibility toward this project is to come into the area frequently to monitor the pro- gram as well as to make quarterly reports. Mr. Erby stated that'the entire 575,000 grant was spent through the Auditor's Office and that the Auditor's Office was responsible for instructing the project on the setting up of the; books. In answer to questions from the supervisors, Mr. Erby stated that the accounts receivable are now going directly to the Auditor; that at the present.. time the project does not'have its books, so he does not know if the $47,000 deficit as stated by Mr. Seely is correct; that there are Page 233 December 2, 1971 llecemb,. 2. 1971 .:numerous advances against salaries still outstanding; that he has yet to pay X96 back. to the project. Time was set aside for questions from .the press. Brian Freeman referred to the'adv.isory board which was formed as a part of the non-profit corporation but which never meta It was stated that I~1r. Del Hyde, ,then Director of E.O.C,, did not think that the advisory board was necessary and failed to follow through as to the organization of the board. On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Chairman Reynolds,. and unanimously carried, a letter was directed to be written to Robert Hawkins, State Director of E.O.C., indicating the Board's displeasure with Del Hyde with regard to today's hearing and suggesting that he be severely reprimanded. The Board also requested that Mr. .Hyde be present at some time in the future to discuss this project. Discussion followed regarding the future oi' the project with a $50,000 additiana-1 grant from a'~ommunity Action Agency oi` Greatzr Los Angeles.. Mrs. Sue Oliver, ~ ,;,presentative of the Federal O.E.O., explained the operation of', the Community Action Agencies. It was stated that without further financial information, the Board cannot make a decision as to whether to continue the project or not. 71-2201 AUTHORIZE GRAND JURY IMJESTIGATION OF IdEW ERA ENTERrfZIS!~.'S On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor G.i1mGn, and unanimously carried, the Grand Jury was authorized to investiate New Era Enterprises. 71-2202 FURTHER DISCUSSTON: NE~rJ ERA ENTERPRIStS Mr. Frby made a few comments and recommendations regarding the 'advice and criticism the project has been receiving. Mrs. Mary Shinkle, Welfare Department, stated that this project had resulted in taking many peeple.off the welfare rolls. Mr. Seely stated that'his office is in the process of com?iling a management report which he will have available to the Board by Tuesday, December 7, 1971. Recess: 430 p.m. Executive Session Reconvene: 4:43 p.m• ' ~ , ADJOURNMENT The Board of Supervisors adjourned at 4:43 p.m, to reconvene Tuesday, December 7, 1971, at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COURTTY CLERK BY: Clerk Chairman of the Board of Supervisors