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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 11 findings
F1
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The Independent Auditor issued an unqualified (“clean”) opinion of the Financial Statements of Butte County, and reported no material issues requiring any notice.
F2
Page 27
Butte County again was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association.
F3
Page 34
HAZWOPER training satisfies OSHA requirements.
F4
Page 34
Staff at all facilities is friendly, helpful, and seems eager to educate the community regarding HHW disposal.
F5
Page 34
All the facilities are required by CUPA to be inspected by Butte County Environmental Health. The Grand Jury reviewed current facility inspection certificates and found them in compliance.
F6
Page 34
At all three facilities, personnel estimate that only around 15% of available HHW in Butte County is being brought in to their HHW sites by the community. 15 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report
F7
Page 35
Considering F6, the Grand Jury finds there is a need for more public education to make Butte County residents aware of opportunities to reduce the HHW entering the Neal Road landfill and preserve the environment.
F8
Page 35
RBCC in Oroville has a website but it can be improved to provide more specifics as to the services offered. RBCC also does not provide information to the community via local media advertising.
F9
Page 35
NRWS in Paradise is to be commended for its very informative and user-friendly website which contains all the information the public needs to use its facility. It also advertises widely on TV to make its presence and services known.
F10
Page 35
Resolving the issue regarding the septage ponds at the Neal Road landfill needs the involvement of the community and the Board of Supervisors. This matter remains a critical issue and a timely resolution is necessary before Butte County residents are adversely affected with higher costs for hauling to another location.
F11
Page 35
At present all three facilities have limited days and hours of operation available to the public to turn in HHW.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 35All HHW facilities should look at ways to increase both days and hours they are open to the public to try to increase proper disposal of HHW.
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R2Page 35BRHHWF in Chico should explore ways to increase public awareness of its facility through advertisement to the community via radio, television, and newspaper.
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R3Page 35RBCC in Oroville should explore a change to its city contract to accept pharmaceuticals.
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R4Page 35RBCC in Oroville should do more to make the public aware of its facility location and the services offered. RBCC should also advertise regularly via newspaper, local television, and radio.
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R5Page 35The Public Works Department should continue its efforts to increase the capability of the Neal Road landfill to continue processing septage at its site or find an alternative which will have the least economic impact on the residents of Butte County. .
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R6Page 35The 2015-16 Grand Jury recommends that a future Grand Jury investigate the septage pond situation at the landfill to evaluate the progress being made toward a solution. RESPONSES: Pursuant to Penal Code 933.05, the following responses are required : Butte County Board of Supervisors: F10 and R5, R6 Butte County Department of Public Works: F1-11 and R1-5 16 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Chico): F6, F7, F11 and R1, R2 Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (landfill): F10 and R5 The Grand Jury invites responses from: Northern Recycle and Waste Services (Paradise): F6, F11 and R1 Recology Butte and Colusa Counties (Oroville): F2, F6-8, F11 and R1, R3, R4 The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that comment or response must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda, and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Butte County Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Penal Code section 933.05. Reports issued by the civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code §929 requires that the reports of the Grand Jury do not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the civil Grand Jury. 17 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report [This page left blank intentionally] 18 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report Butte Water District People Had Questions, And Answers Were Available The Butte Water District was formed in 1956. Previously it was known as the Sutter Butte Canal Company. This has been the original office since the district formed. The deed dates the original construction to 1911. This is a photo of the office just prior to the renovation project.