September 17, 1975 (8 pages)

ee Ais 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., September 17, 1975 THE UNDERGROUND method of mining started in 1850 after George Knight discovered the first gold bearing quartz in Grass Valley. It is the most expensive of all gold recovery methods and is accomplished by sinking a shaft over the vein or pocket of ore (or purpiece. -isterme The incorporation of Truckee is feasible, at least that is the conclusion of the Incorporation Feasibility Study for the Truckee-Donner area of Nevada County. The study was completed by the firm of Bainbridge, Behrens and Moore, Inc. for the Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce to see if the area would be better off incorporating or remaining as it is now. It is hoped that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors in October, will hear the request to let the incorporation of Truckee movement proceed as provided for under state law. ‘‘Incorporation permits greater local control of governmental activities because citizens are represented by five local councilmen rather than one supervisor who may not live in the area and represents other communities on the county board,” the authors state in the study’s introduction. The report’s authors point out that once an area incorporates additional sources of revenue become available. The three major findings and conclusions of the study are: -Incorporation is financially feasible. -Tax rates would climb within the range of three cents to $1 per $100 of assessed valuation. -Incorporation would provide Truckee residents with greater voice in the determination of local land use and government issues. _ The proposed City of Truckee es would encompass 10,000 acres in Nevada County. The city’s proposed boundries would, according to the report, be the Nevada and Placer County line on the south and: the area seryed by the Truckee incorporation ‘feasible’ Truckee Sanitary District in Nevada County with the inclusion of Alder Hill. The authors note that the sanitary district boundaries form a logical planning area to regulate the growth and development of the area to the “maxirnum long ra ‘ge benefit of the entire community.” The study shows that a population of approximately 3,500 residents can be expected, with a peak population as high as 11,000 peuple. The 1974 assessment role’s total value, according to the Nevada County assessor, for the subject area is $28,072,590. This is an equivalent to $8,021 per permanent resident, which is high in comparison to other small incompositor cities, the study’s authors The study found that the 1963 study on the incorporation of Truckee is still valid. Both studies recommend using a council-manager system, the use of part-time legal counsel, and the renting of office space. Also, in addition to the city manager-clerk, separate positions are recommended for the director of public works and a‘ building inspectorplanner. A full time secretarial staff of at least four employes is expected to be required to handle administrative duties. Both studies recommend leaving the health and library services to their respective special districts and not be assumed by the city. The new city, if incorporated, ‘would contract with the county for most of its services, according to the However, the city should take over the police protection and snow.removal services, the study said. suing the vein with a tunnel as in this photo). The scr ‘ gold were all costly steps to the stamped $20 gold (Elmer Granholm photo) af Sponsored by the Nevada City Masons ~ First grade health exam Parents with children who have not been screened should first contact their private physicians since part of the examinations may have been completed, she advised. A list of local screening providers is available for families who do not have a doctor. . Children in kindergarten may be examined at any time. A certification form then will be on file with the school prior to enrollment in the first grade as required by law. Assembly Bill 2068, the Child Health and _ Disability Prevention Program, is an attempt to screen children to uncover possible disabilities before they can become permanent, the __ state representative explained. Screening services are free to families with low-middle . incomes. In addition, Medi-Cal eligible persons up to age 21 can be screened. Parents or guardians with questions concerning the examinations can mining of the ore, the transportation of it to the contact Ms. Harris at the stamp mill and the chemical process to recover the Nevada County Health Department, 265-2461 Extension 264. Health screening examinations for first grade children are needed. even though school is underway, according to Chris Harris, state representative of the Child Health and Disability Program. ¢ IT'S COMING TO NEVADA CITY SUNDAY Sept. 21st CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE, Starting At 2 P.M. SEE THE: @ Ten Ft. Tall Puppet e Helicopter Spectacular e Circus Steam Calliope eBandseClowns _ e Animals ti e 750 Shriners and Mor Invite Your Friends. COME ONE. COME ALL T0 NEVADA CITY, SEPT. 21, 1:30 PM

ee Ais 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., September 17, 1975 THE UNDERGROUND method of mining started in 1850 after George Knight discovered the first gold bearing quartz in Grass Valley. It is the most expensive of all gold recovery methods and is accomplished by sinking a shaft over the vein or pocket of ore (or purpiece. -isterme The incorporation of Truckee is feasible, at least that is the conclusion of the Incorporation Feasibility Study for the Truckee-Donner area of Nevada County. The study was completed by the firm of Bainbridge, Behrens and Moore, Inc. for the Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce to see if the area would be better off incorporating or remaining as it is now. It is hoped that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors in October, will hear the request to let the incorporation of Truckee movement proceed as provided for under state law. ‘‘Incorporation permits greater local control of governmental activities because citizens are represented by five local councilmen rather than one supervisor who may not live in the area and represents other communities on the county board,” the authors state in the study’s introduction. The report’s authors point out that once an area incorporates additional sources of revenue become available. The three major findings and conclusions of the study are: -Incorporation is financially feasible. -Tax rates would climb within the range of three cents to $1 per $100 of assessed valuation. -Incorporation would provide Truckee residents with greater voice in the determination of local land use and government issues. _ The proposed City of Truckee es would encompass 10,000 acres in Nevada County. The city’s proposed boundries would, according to the report, be the Nevada and Placer County line on the south and: the area seryed by the Truckee incorporation ‘feasible’ Truckee Sanitary District in Nevada County with the inclusion of Alder Hill. The authors note that the sanitary district boundaries form a logical planning area to regulate the growth and development of the area to the “maxirnum long ra ‘ge benefit of the entire community.” The study shows that a population of approximately 3,500 residents can be expected, with a peak population as high as 11,000 peuple. The 1974 assessment role’s total value, according to the Nevada County assessor, for the subject area is $28,072,590. This is an equivalent to $8,021 per permanent resident, which is high in comparison to other small incompositor cities, the study’s authors The study found that the 1963 study on the incorporation of Truckee is still valid. Both studies recommend using a council-manager system, the use of part-time legal counsel, and the renting of office space. Also, in addition to the city manager-clerk, separate positions are recommended for the director of public works and a‘ building inspectorplanner.

A full time secretarial staff of at least four employes is expected to be required to handle administrative duties. Both studies recommend leaving the health and library services to their respective special districts and not be assumed by the city. The new city, if incorporated, ‘would contract with the county for most of its services, according to the However, the city should take over the police protection and snow.removal services, the study said. suing the vein with a tunnel as in this photo). The scr ‘ gold were all costly steps to the stamped $20 gold (Elmer Granholm photo) af Sponsored by the Nevada City Masons ~ First grade health exam Parents with children who have not been screened should first contact their private physicians since part of the examinations may have been completed, she advised. A list of local screening providers is available for families who do not have a doctor. . Children in kindergarten may be examined at any time. A certification form then will be on file with the school prior to enrollment in the first grade as required by law. Assembly Bill 2068, the Child Health and _ Disability Prevention Program, is an attempt to screen children to uncover possible disabilities before they can become permanent, the __ state representative explained. Screening services are free to families with low-middle . incomes. In addition, Medi-Cal eligible persons up to age 21 can be screened. Parents or guardians with questions concerning the examinations can mining of the ore, the transportation of it to the contact Ms. Harris at the stamp mill and the chemical process to recover the Nevada County Health Department, 265-2461 Extension 264. Health screening examinations for first grade children are needed. even though school is underway, according to Chris Harris, state representative of the Child Health and Disability Program. ¢ IT'S COMING TO NEVADA CITY SUNDAY Sept. 21st CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE, Starting At 2 P.M. SEE THE: @ Ten Ft. Tall Puppet e Helicopter Spectacular e Circus Steam Calliope eBandseClowns _ e Animals ti e 750 Shriners and Mor Invite Your Friends.. COME ONE.. COME ALL T0 NEVADA CITY, SEPT. 21, 1:30 PM