Assessor’s Office

Recommendations 2

• R01-02

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  Publish the narrative descriptions and other illustrative material, such as charts and graphs that describe the individual budget units in the Annual Proposed Budget for review by the board of supervisors and the public at annual budget hearings in June. The Final Budget, which would reflect any changes made by the board to the Proposed Budget, could still be prepared and adopted separately in August as it is currently done, in accordance with the Budget Act. VI. RESPONSE REQUIRED: Board of Supervisors: (01-02) Finance Department: (01-02) GLENN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Butte City Cemetery District I. PURPOSE: The neglected condition of the Butte City Cemetery located on County Road “Y” in southeastern Glenn County has caught the attention of concerned citizens, including Grand Jurors. II. BACKGROUND: The Butte City Cemetery (sometimes called the “Pioneer Cemetery”) is an old public cemetery that has received attention from time to time by journalists and scholars and occasional maintenance by volunteers over the years, but there has not been a burial there in 70 years. Recently, concerned citizens have complained about the apparent neglect of the cemetery. III. FINDINGS: · The cemetery consists of twenty-seven gravesites, some with significant monuments, most burials taking place before the turn of the 20th century. · The land is listed as public land with the Glenn County Assessor, but it is not registered with the Glenn County Finance Department or with the California Board of Equalization.
• R01-03

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  The Board of Supervisors should take the necessary steps to recognize the Butte City Cemetery District as a legitimate Glenn County entity and arrange for the Cemetery’s restoration and regular maintenance. VI. RESPONSE REQUIRED: Board of Supervisors: (01-03) ORLAND CITY COUNCIL Dismissal of City Manager I. PURPOSE: Citizens and Grand Jury members expressed concern about the manner in which the Orland City Council dismissed the city manager and then changed its decision at a subsequent meeting. II. BACKGROUND: The Orland City Council dismissed the city manager on March 20, 2001 following a closed session. One city council member complained that the council violated the Brown Act in its closed session deliberation. At a subsequent City Council meeting, the council re-considered its action and decided to re-employ the manager. While the council has the authority to dismiss the city manger, it is required to follow certain procedures in the conduct of its meetings where such action is taken. III. FINDINGS: · Since the action was taken in a closed session, the public is unaware of the actual discussion.