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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM121972December 19, 1972 STATE QF CALIFORNIA } SS o GOUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board oL Supervisax~s met at 9:00 a,mo pursuant to adjournmento Present: Supervisors Ladd, Madi_;an, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Gilmano C1if Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Neil McCabe, Deputy County Counsel, and Clark Ao Nelson, County Clerk, by Susan Caswell, Aeputy Clerko INVOCATION: Revd Norman Callaway, First Methodist Church, Oroville Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States o` Amera,ca 72-1529 AI'1'RO'~'AL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the minutes of December 12, 1972 were approved as mailed, 72-1530 COMMUNICATIONS Dallas Bo Huggins, Orovilleo Mro Huggins sends letter of appreciation to the O ~~ Oct Board for invitation as an ex-Supervisor to the Northern Association f meeting held in Reddingo (Copies for Board memberse) Information onlya State Aix Resources Baarda Sends notice of approval for continued open burning 3 ~ S'•d ~ until January 1, 197 at the Butte Meadows, Stirling City, Concow, Cake Madrone and Forbestown dumpso Information only, Yuba County Focal Agency Formation Commissiono Sends notice of public hearing to be held on the annexation of certain properties to the Yuba ~ a d~~ y County Water Districto (This includes approximately 20 acres scattered around the area of Forbestowno) Information only, Mrs, James Mo Best, Paradiseo Sends communication to the Board of Supervisors concerning the procedures used in settling a land use issue in the d O,C v vicinity of Valley View - Crestmoor, in Paradiseo {Copies provided for Board members,) Referred to Clay Castleberry, Butte County Easter Seal Societyo Sends request that March of 1973 be designated as Easter Seals Month, (Society has been advised of Board's long term policy concerning designating any weeks or monthsa) A letter will be sent with the Chairman's signature explaining the policy of the Boardo John Wo Hamby, Mro Hamby writes regarding the Andreas Wippler tentative map, They would like to appeal the denial of this map by the Planning Commissiono Referred to Jim Cawsono Paradise Cemetery Districto The~~ would like to recommend re-appointment of ~ O O~ ~ 3 Mrsp Johnnie Jo Spreen for Trustees Put over to January 9, 19730 Butte County Economic Opportunity Council, Inca Mro Roy Jv Garlit writes to ~~'p 0 thank the Board for the opportunity they have given him to work with the low-income people of Butte Countyo Information onlyo Harley Fo Chapman, Mro Chapman writes asking permission to cross the one foot easement an Robert E, Zee Drive in Forest Rancho He needs to be c~ O 4. 0`~ granted this easement so that he can build a homed Discussedo Referred to Clay Castleberryo LCC;CIlIUCx a.7, A9lL Canvass of Election, County Service Area ~~45o Statement of all votes cast in the County Service Area ~~45 election was presented to the Board The Board accepted, 72-1531 APPROVE FUN NIGHT CARNIVAL LICENSE AND DANCE LICENSE On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, a Fun Night Carnival license far the Butte County 4-H Council and a dance license for the Goncow Grange ~~735 was approved with the fees waived and subject to the approval of the Sheriffo 72-1532 APPROVE CONT1iAC'~ CHANGE ORDER ~ Clay Castleberry summarized the action requested, Discussedo On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, contract change order ~~7 for additional asphalt dikes in the increasing amount of $2,397060 was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 72-1533 AUTH(DRIZATI0I,J GIVEN TO CITY OF CHTCO TO DO BUILDING INSPECTION, ADOPT ,s' RESOLUTION NO 72-215 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION AND APP ROVED AGREEMENTS FOR SALE On motion of Supervi&or Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: (1) The Board granted authorization to the City of Chico to do building inspection and collect appropriate fees for Assessor Parcels Noo 40-31-51 and: 40-03-08 as these are parcels being annexed to the City of Chico, {2) Adopted Resolution No, 72-215, entitled Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property by Eminent Domain Necessary for the Construction of a County Highway Known as Ord Ferry Road in the County of Butte, State of CaliforniaQ and the Chairman was authorized to signs (3) Approved agreements for sale and authorized the Auditor to issue warrants upon demand of Gounty Escrow Agento East Avenue 57191-70-1 No Christensen Oo004 aco $131 No impro -0- Tota1 $3.31 Pearson & Clark signals Ao French 0-028 acs $552 254-71-71-1(T4) No impr, -0- Total $552 72-1534 REPORT FROM CLAY CASTLFBERRY CONCERNING ONE-F BARRIER DEDT.GATIONS Clay Castleberry, Public Works Director, recommended that the Board make a policy requiring title search to insure no previous access has been given across one-foot strips and the placement of barricades by the developer, The Board felt that County Counsel and the District Attorney should get together to discuss the validity of the one-foot stripo No action taken at this timed This will come back to the Board at a later dated 72-1535 DISCUSSION: SKYWAY SEWER CROSSING ' Clay Castleberry reported to the Board on the recent Gounty Service Area electiono He asked the Board if they wanted to make any changes on the previous plans, No one had any changes, Mro Castleberry was directed to go ahead with the projecte 72-1536 COUNTY AUDTTORa FTT,NDING F_OR GRANT PROGRAMS Bi11 Lawrence appeared before the Board to speak on the disbursement of funds for CAP, Head Start and Drug Control programs for the next calendar yearn The Board wanted to wait until Dr, Heindl and Howard Cassagrande could llecember ly, l.y1L appear so they could hear from all threeo See action later in the meetingo 72-1537 ADOPT RESOLUTION NOo 72-4, TI-IE LIME SADDLE COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT, A RESOLUTION ORDERING UTILIZATION OF COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLL Clif Nickelson summarized the purpose of the resolutions On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Resolution Noo 72-4, The Lime Saddle Community Service District, A Resolution Ordering Utilization of County Assessment Roll, was adopted and the President of the Board of Directors, Lime Saddle Community Service District, was authorized to signo 72-153$ APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING BILL ~'OR SAFETY FENCING AT GOLDEN FEATHER FAIR On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madi;;an and unanimously carried, the billing in the amount of $146025 for advertising of bids to supply safety fencing at the Butte County Fair Grounds was approved and the Auditoxts Office was authorized to sign affidavit for payment, 72-1539 APPROt~E CONTRACT BETWEEN THE "BRIDGE" AND BUTTE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the contract between the "Bridge" and Butte County Mental Health Services to supply on-call services at all general hospitals for drug related problems, not to exceed $2,330, was approved and the Chairman was authorized to signo 72-1540 APPROVE MODIFICATION FOR EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the modification for extension of the Public Employment Program in the amount of $52,300 was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-1541 APP ROVE LEAVES OF ABSENCE On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following non-compensated_l~~aves o~~abserice were approved: to Delia Ayers - three months commencing 12/15/720 20 Daisy O'Brien - three month extension commencing 12/1/72, 72-1542 APPROVE PURCHASE OF POSTAGE METER MAILING MACHINE C1if Nickelson summarized the needs of the County far the machined He said that the old machine is worn onto On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the purchase of a Pitney-Bowes mailing machine with a transfer of $1,052 from the reserve for contingencies and utilization of $202 of surplus capital outlay funds in the Central Service budget was approved, 72-1543 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-40 Public Workso Transfers $4,000 from construction permit fees F-14R to the overtime account. B-41 Biggs Constableo Transfers $50 each from communications and office expense to transportation and travel for a total of $100, B-42 Data Processingo Transfer decreases transportation and travel/Board authorized travel by $3$6.14 and increases professional and' special services by a like amounto 72-1544 APPROVE SAFETY TRAINING COURSE FOR PERSONNEL Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported to the Board on a program far employees to study safetyo The course wi11 commence on January 2, 1973 and will run six consecutive Tuesday eveningso Tuition casts will be $10 per employee, and they must participate on their own time. Mr. Rackerby recommends the course for five employees, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, up to five employees were authorized to participate on their own time in the coursed Tuition to be paid through Personnel's professional services budgeto 72-1545 APPEARAPTCE OF DR. HEINDi, ANA MR, CASSAGRANDE., •Pk?OGRAM I~"E~bS...;AND F~I}ZNG: FUNDING APPROVED ~'OR CAP,,,, I~E,AD START AND DRUG CONTROL_PROGRAMS Dr. Heindl appeared at this time to discuss the programs which geed money far the next calendar yeare She discussed the needs of the programs and that the funding for the grant programs expires on December 31, 1972, The Board would still like to hear from Mr, Cassagrande after the morning break. RECESSED: 10:05 a,m. RECONVENED: 10:30 aomo Howard Cassagrande appeared at this time to discuss the drug program, He said that there is not much money left in the fundo The Board discussed the funding and the programs with Dro Heindl and Mro CassagrandeQ The Auditor needs authorization to keep an funding the programs and needs to be authorized before January 1, 1973° Discussed furthers On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the Auditor was authorized to continue funding the programs, CAP, Head Start and Drug Control programs, and that-this wi11 came back to the Board on January 9, 1973 for further discussion, AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan, McKillap & Chairman Gilman, NOES: Supervisor Maxon, 72-1546 125 000 LOAN APPROVED FOR BUTTE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAI, Mr, Walter Atkin, Hospital Administrator, spoke to the Board concerning a request by the Hospital Txustees for an immediate loan in the amount of $225,000„ The request was made after a review of the bills that were due and payable. Mr. Atkin summarized what the money is needed fore He said that at this time the pattern of sending bi11s to Blue Gross has been very erotic due to the installation of the bookkeeping machine, which is not doing its work to the fullest, Supervisor Maxon stated that private hospitals face these same problems but they are able to work their problems out. Chairman Gilman wondered if it would be of benefit to send someone down to Oakland to check on the billings and try to get things straightened outo Mre Atkin said he would be willing to go down but would like a specific demand from the Boardb Matter discussed at length, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, the Butte County Community Hospital was granted an additional loan of $125,000 (instead of the $225,000 as requested) based on the Auditor's recommendations and Mro Atkins, Mro Bosworth and a person LCGCfffUCL 17, 171G into the Blue Cross billings for the hospital. 72-1547 REPORT ON EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR HOSPITAL C1ay...Castleberry reported on the need far an emergency generator at the hospital, He said that he would be hesitant to spend $55,000 or $60,000 for the emergency generator. The bid that they have has been guaranteed until January ~., 1973a He would be willing to talk with the safety people and see what they can come up withp Supervisor Ladd stated that there are several things that should be considered at the hospitalo The sprinkler system and the boiler system axe two things that should be consideredo Mr, Cas~~,eberry said that he would speak with the safety people and report back to the Board later in the meeting. 72-548 REPQRT_FROM JIM ROWAN, DATA PROCESSING CONSULTANT Mro Jim Rowan, Data Processing Consultant, gave a preliminary data processing analysis report to the Board, This was a written report which he read to the Board, He stated that the people in the data processing department had cooperated to their fullesto subjecto Mr, Rowan said that he would like to do a little more work on the The report was discussed by the Board and asked Mro Rowan questions, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Data Processing Department was authorized to release R.F.I.`s (Request for Information) on the equipment of the vendors. 72-1549 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE AWARD: SYLVIA FRAKES Chairman Gilman presented an award to Sylvia Frakes who has been with the county for twenty years, Mrs, Frakes is retiring on December 22, 1972, Chairman Gilman thanked her for the years of dedicated work she gave to~the County and wished her wello 72-1550 APPEARANCE OF RAY CUDNEY RE PARKING PROBLEMS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AFTER JANUARY 1 Mr. Ray Cudney, Butte County Employees Association Manager, appeared before the Beard to discuss the parking problems for the County employees in Oroville after January to He said that many of the female employees are con- cerned with the situation on Montgomery Street and they axe xequesting that the Board look into the possibility of leasing some of the lots for County employees, Chairman Gilman stated that with the New Superior Court building some of the congestion should be relieved around the courthouse and that the employees shouldn't have to park their cars too far away, Supervisor Ladd stated that the City Police should be notified if any of the employees are harassed on the streets, Chairman Gilman thanked Mxa Cudney fax taming and stated that at this time they could not make any decisions concerning this problem, 72-1551 APPEARANCE OF GENE MC PARKIN CONCERNING COUNTY COUNSEL OFFICE MrP Gene McFerrin appeared befare the Board to discuss the new County Counsel officeQ He would like the Board to appoint an advisory group to help with the problems confronting the rearxangemente ,An advisory group was appointed including Supervisor McKillog, Supervisox Ladd, C1if Mickelson, Jim Rackerby and Jim Glandex to look into the design, planning and remodeling of the new County Counsel office. LCl: C1Il1lC i. .1.7, t7l~ 72-1552 APPEARANCE OF BOB LEMKE, PARADISE„CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONCERNING QUESTIONNAIRE MxP Bob Lemke of the Paradise Chamber of Commerce presented to the Board a questionnaire far the people of Paxadise. The questionnaire contains fourteen questions and deals with such things as planning in the axes, facilities for children, teenagers and adults, public transportation, sewage systems, etco Supervisor Ladd felt that question ~~13 should be changeda He feels that the words "~.ow cost" should be omitted from the question and that there should be another part to the question asking "Would you be willing to help pay for such a systeme" On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, X225 was granted to the Paradise Chamber of Commerce to help defray the cost o.f the: questionnaire with the change as requested in ~~~.3 and with the transfer Pram the reserve into the proper accounts RECESSED: 12:05 pomp RECONVENED: 1;30 porno 72-1553 APPEARANCE OF JAMES W. HANSEN, OROVILLE .. Mro James Wa Hansen appeared before the Board to discuss out POW's ovexseaso He hopes that everybody will pray for them or send letters to the State Department concerning them. 72-155 APPEARANCE OF ELDON CULL~Y, BUTTE COUNTY FARM BUREAU Mra Culley presented to the Board a letter, of appreciation of the dedicated efforts of Don Black as County Agricultural Commissioners The letter was then filed with the Clerko 72-1555 APPEARANCE OF DEAN VOWELL RE INTERIM ZONING IN CHICO ARBA Mro bean Vowell would like the Board to consider the zoning changed Jim Lawson showed the area in question to the Boardo He said :he could see nothing against the residential zoning, Approximately 95% of the people are for this type of zoning. 72-1556 ADOPT ORDINANCE NOo 1315, AtI ORDINANCE ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY OF B17TTE AN "A-SR" (AGRICULTURAL-SUBURBAN RESIDEN'1'IAL) DIS~'RICT On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1315, an Ordinance Zoning a Portion of the County of Butte an "A-SR" (Agricultural-Suburban Residential) District was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo ~2-1557 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET: TOM WHIFFLE A public hearing was set for January 23, 1973 at 1:30 pomp far Tom Whipple - to abandon public utility easement across rear of Lot 6 in Walnut Creek Acres Subdivisiono Resolution Noo 72-217, •a Resolution Giving Notice of Intention to Abandon Public Utility Easement, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo 72-1558 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended for approval were approved with the finding that they are consistent with the General Plan and subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission: 1a Fleming Estate, AP 33-13-20, 2 lots, on Canyon Highlands Drive, Oroville. Surveyor: To G. Finlayson 20 Don Mann, AP 72-21-10, 4- lots, off Olive Hwy,, Oxaville, Surveyor: Jahn W, Hamby. 3e John Weeks, AP 53-17-01 (portion of), 4 lots, on Sawmill Road below Bi11e Road, Paradise, Surveyor; John Wa Hamby December 19, 1.972 ~o Ronald Neff, AP 55~11~31, 4 lots, off Roe Road and Rosehill Drive, Paradise, Surveyor: Sohn Wa Hamby 72-1559 TENTATXVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL PUT OVER The tentative parcel. map for Omer Peters, AP 57w22-02, ~ Lots, end of 'Troy Way, Paradise Pings, was put aver until the January 9, 1973 meeting. 72-1560 RE UEST FROM PLANNING COMMYSSI:ON FOR A TECHNICAL STUDY OF LAKE OROVILLE AREA Jim Lawson reported to the Board that the Planning Commission would like to do a comprehensive study of the Lake Oroville areao He said there is a need for this type of a study before developing the area further. The staff would work together and and put the study together. They are faced with several large developments pendingo Mattel discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Mr. Lawson was authorized to put together a letter of transmittal for approval by the Baird. /72-1561 ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 72w216, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF THE HONCC_TT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE PALERMO UrY ON..SCHOOL DISTRICT Chairman Oilman gave the total number of votes cast in the election. There were a total of 68 votes cast with 53 affirmative votes. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Resolution No, 72-216, a Resolution Ordering the Annexation of the Hancut School District to the Palermo Union School District was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. This resolution will be filed with the Assessor. 72-1562 AMENDMENT TO COUNTY SEWAGE ORDINANCE PUT OVER Neil McCabe, Deputy County Counsel, asked that this matter be put over due to some problems that need to be ironed outs The amendment to the county sewage ordinance was put over until the January 9, 1973 meeting. 72-1563 REPORT ON EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR HOSPITAL Clay Castleberry was able to finish the report which was started earlier in the meeting concerning the emergency generator for the hospital, He feels that he may be able to buy some time so they can look into other possible alternatives, Supe~r_-visor Ladd stated that they should try to determine where they need electricity for emergency conditionso From this they could determine what recircuiting would be necessarya Matter discussed by the Board. On motion o£ Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Clay Castleberry was authorized to investigate other alternatives and 1o"ok into the needs of the hospitalo 72-1564 APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL ON MENTAL RETARDATION PUT OVER The position on the Council on Mental Retardation has been vacant for several monthso Chairman Gilman would like for the other .supervisors to get in touch with Mro John Reese, who is a possible candidate for the appointment. Action put over, LCl: C111UC~. .R 1, 1JIL EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2:15 pomp RECONVENED: 2:20 p,mo 72-1565 APF OINTMENT OF NEW AGRICULTURAL COMMTSSTONER: R. Ao MAGKESSY The replacement of the agricultural commissioner was discussedo On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supexvisor Maxon and unanimously carried, Ra Ap Mackessy was appointed to the position of Agricultural Commissioner fox a four year term. 72-3.566 APP ROVE CLAIM FOR SKYWAY UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRXCT On motion of-Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, $130051 was approved for the County Clerk to file with tale State Board of Equalization fox the Skyway Underground Utility Districto 72-1567 APPROVE LETTER OF RECOGNITION TO CALTFOR~dTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION UEEN Chairman Gilman stated that Miss Rian Langexwexf from Butte County is the California Farm Bureau Federation Queens She is a former Dairy Princess and is the Butte County Faxm Bureau Federation Queens He asked that he be authorized to write a letter of recognition to hero On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Chairman Gilman was authorized to write a letter of recognition to Rian Langerwerf for her title of California Farm Bureau Federation Queeno 72-156$ LETTER OF APFR.ECIATTON TO DON BLACK On motion of Supexvisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, a letter of appreciation to Don Black fox his services as Agricultural Commissioner was authorized to be written with the Chairman's signatureo 72-1569 NEW COURT BUILDING FINANCING DISCUSSED Bill Lawrence, assistant auditor, said that the balance on the loan fax the court building is currently $491,006,87, Tf the entire loan was paid off now, it would save the county approximately $56,000 in interest over the next five yeaxso Cen Val is the firm that made the loano Matter of the financing discussed by the Supexvisorsa Discussed the possibility of using some of the Revenue Sharing funds, It was moved .by,Supervisor Ladd and seconded by Supexvisor Madigan to use the appropriated money to make the first payment, plus interest, and cover the 10% retention of $69,556031 and use revenue sharing money to pay off the balances AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Gilman, NOES: Supervisor McKillopo ABSTAINING: Supervisor Maxon, When funds are taken from the reserve it takes a 4/5 vote to passe Motion failedo Following further discussion Supervisor Maxon changed his vote to "no"o Matter further discussede Was put aver to January 9, 19730 72-1570 AFFOTNTMENT TO GRTDLEY FAIR BOARD Appointment to Gridley Fair Board discussed, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, Melvin E, Richins was appointed to serve on the Gridley Fair Board for a period of three yeaxso . December 19, 1972 72-1571 APPOINTMENTS TO MOS UITD ABATEMENT DISTRICT Appointments to the Mosquito Abatement District. discussed before the recess, RECESSED: 2:55 pom, RECONVENED: 3:14 p,m, On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, R~~bert Lo Boyd and To Ao Evans were appointed to the Mosquito Abatement District for two year terms, 72-1572 APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSION DP7 SENIOR AFFAIRS Garland So Newton has been unable to attend the meetings of the Commission on Senior Affairs and has requested that he be replaced, Replacement discussedo On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, Mrs, Daxothy Thxesher was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Garland Se Newton on the Commission on Senior Affairso Mrs, Thresher's term will be for two years ending in September of 1974, 72-1573 AP3?RECIATION TO DDN MAXDN EXPRESSED FOR HIS SERVICE TD THE COUNTY Chairman Gilman took time co thank Supervisox Maxon fox his dedicated service to Butte County while serving on the Board of Supervisorso This was Supervisox Maxon's last meetingo Supervisor Maxon in turn thanked the Board and the people who had elected him to public office, ADd'OURNME[~T There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 3:3.5 pom. to reconvene on Tuesday, January 9, 19730 ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLE]iK _ Q. By: airman of the Board