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1985-18896-Minutes for Meeting August 28,1985 Recorded 9/12/198585-18895 VOL 65 FACE 86S DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 28, 1985 REGULAR MEETING Chairman Tuttle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Maudlin was in attendance, Commissioner Prante was absent; Legal Counsel, Rick Isham was also in attendance. Amendments to Chairman Tuttle read aloud the amendments to the Agenda the Agenda. Request for Fee MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to waive the fee for Waiver for Variance a Variance for Barbara J. McKnight. TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Order No. 85-110, MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign Order No. Accepting the En- 85-110. gineer's Report and TUTTLE: Second. Setting a Hearing VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. on the Proposed Assessments for Road Improvements for Special Road District No. 1 Real Estate Trans- Chairman Tuttle stated that this item has action (Extension been discussed previously in two Executive of Discussion held Sessions. Chairman Tuttle outlined the back - Executive Session ground of the discussion, stating that the August 19, 1985 Board has been contacted by the Chairman of Canada Waferboard, Mr. D.T. Devlin, request- ing the 91.04 acre parcel lying south of Finley Butte Road and west of the Railroad for a waferboard plant. This parcel is not zoned industrial; however, rezoning can be accomplished. Chairman Tuttle noted that the Board reviewed the request and responded by letter to Mr. Devlin on June 18, 1985, outlining the options available. Mr. Devlin a"' _ forwarded a letter on July 30, 1985, accept - co ing the options. The Board did not receive that letter; therefore, Mr. Devlin sent a `: copy which was received on August 12, 1985. The original letter was received on N August 16, 1985. Chairman Tuttle stated that the Board received a telephone call from Louisiana Pacific on August 12, 1985, indicating that 1 F •� VOL 65 FACE 869 agreement for the very same parcel and subsequently hand delivered a letter on August 14, 1985 with their intent. Chairman Tuttle stated that it is the Board's feeling that since Canada Waferboard was first in time with the requested 91.04 parcel, that the Board has an obligation to proceed with that firm and offer them the first oppor- tunity to the 91.04 acres. However, the Board will also extend a similar arrangement to Louisiana Pacific of 88 acres adjacent to the 91.04 parcel. It should also be noted that Louisiana Pacific might be interested in a smaller parcel for their plant. Chairman Tuttle stated that a 35 acre parcel that is zoned light industrial is presently avail- able. Chairman Tuttle stated that both of the firms are going to create the same type of operation; however, the technology may be slightly different. The number of jobs created is estimated to be 75 for Louisiana Pacific and approximately 125 for Canada Waferboard. Chairman Tuttle stated that the action of the Board would be to transmit to each of the companies the terms which he outlined. MOTION: MAUDLIN moved that the Board sign and send to both companies the information that has been discuss- ed. TUTTLE: Second. Chairman Tuttle provided packets of informa- tional material for the media. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Bob Shotwell, Oregonian, requested the time frame involved in the land acquisition process. Chairman Tuttle noted that it would take at least 90 to 120 days for the completion of the rezoning. Chairman Tuttle regarding the plants, stating early as late months. 2 responded to a question start date for building the that the estimates were as 1986; but roughly 18 to 24 'VOL 65 PAGE 870 Mr. Shotwell asked if any economic develop- ment money available to the County was used in pursuing these companies, or did these companies come in without being pursued. Chairman Tuttle responded, stating that the Economic Development Department referred each of these applicants to the Board. Chairman Tuttle noted that one of the reasons they are interested in locating in LaPine is the proximity to materials. Jack Thornton, KBND, asked if the Economic Development Department has any recommenda- tions. Chairman Tuttle stated that the Economic Development Department brought both firms before the Board, it is felt that given the order of events, that the Board is proceeding appropriately as far as giving first offer to Canada Waferboard and a similar offer to Louisiana Pacific. Commissioner Maudlin stated that in the Board's discussions it was felt that both companies would be treated equally, and that there is plenty of area that will be re- zoned. Mr. Shotwell asked whether the Companies will be bringing personnel in with them on a management level or if they will be doing the hiring locally. Commissioner Maudlin stated that they would probably bring in their own management personnel; however, all of the employees that work in the mill and the woods would be hired locally. Chairman Tuttle noted that this is a good example of a merging of high technology processes with the wood production. Chairman Tuttle expressed his appreciation to those members of the media who attended the Executive Sessions, for their willingness to understand the process and not give out information. 3 rVOL 115 fAGf 871 Commissioner Maudlin, referring to a question by R.L. Garrigas, KICE Radio, responded that both companies are trying to negotiate contracts with the Forest Service for materials which will ultimately decide which company comes into the area. Commissioner Maudlin explained the use of waferboard, stating that it is like plywood in that it is a dry process and can be used as an exterior finish. Consideration of Dave Marsh, Mt. Bachelor Representative, Mt. Bachelor's Pro- provided the Board with a map depicting the posal to License portion of the old landfill, Mt. Bachelor a Portion of the requests licensed. Old Landfill MOTION: TUTTLE entertained a motion to approve entering into a License Agreement with Mt. Bachelor Corporation and agree to issue a Temporary Permit upon review by the Planning Department. MAUDLIN: So move. TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Signature of MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign the amended Amended Collective Collective Bargaining Agreement Bargaining Agree- with Deschutes County Sheriff's ment with Deschutes Association. County Sheriff's TUTTLE: Second. Association VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Signature of Lease MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign Lease with with John C. Ryan John C. Ryan. TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Consideration of a Sue Stoneman, Secretary to the Board of Request for Taylor Commissioners, stated that the Hampton Butte Grazing Advisory Project and Leslie Ranches Project is before Funds the Board. Ms. Stoneman stated that the Hampton Butte Project is requesting approval of an additional $10,000 for a project previously approved at $11,000. Ms. Stoneman noted that they had originally requested $11,000 because they felt that they could do the work themselves; however, they found that it would be necessary to hire heavy equipment and a related operator. Approximately $5500 4 pry VOL 65 FACE872 1 2 Ms. Stoneman stated that the equipment and labor contracting is expected to cost approixmatley $16,500. The Hampton Butte Grazing Cooperative will provide the ad- ditional materials, some labor and supervi- sion of the contract. They anticipate that they will expend approximately $10,000 of co-op funds. MOTION: TUTTLE moved authorization of funds not to exceed $16,500 plus 150, and the recommendation of the Taylor Advisory Committee before the County will expend the funds. MAUDLIN: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Chairman Tuttle stated that there is not enough information on Leslie Ranches. Possible Signature Withdrawn. of Temporary Plat Mylar for Limbeck Consideration and MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign Site Plan Possible Signature Development Agreement for a Restau- of Site Plan rant and Sales Office - Eagle for a Restaurant Crest. and Sales Office TUTTLE: Second. Eagle Crest VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL Consideration of a MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign a Site Plan Site Plan Develop- Development Agreement (SP -85-35) ment greement (SP- for Angie Luckman. 85-35) for Angie TUTTLE: Second. Luckman VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Consideration of Postponed. MJP 85-1 by Charles and Janet Gray Consideration of MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to not waive the Waiver for Admin- administrative charges for delin- istrative Charges quent taxes for Joel and Jane Hermsen and Roger and Dwayne Duvall. TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. 5 Signature of MOTION: Letters of Appoint- ment to the City of Redmond's Site De- sign Review Commis- sion VOTE: Signature of OLCC MOTION: License Applications VOL 65 FACE 873 MAUDLIN moved to appoint Philip Boyle and Steve Buettner to the City of Redmond's Site and Design Review Commission. TUTTLE: Second. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. MAUDLIN moved Chair to sign the following OLCC License Applica- tions: TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. LaSiesta Cafe Deschutes River Trout House Brothers Stage Stop Lava Lake Lodge Elk Lake Resort Cafe South Center Ted and Bev's Place American Legion - LaPine Izzy's JC's Little Pub LaPine Highway Center Three Rivers Market Signature of First MOTION: MAUDLIN moved authorization and Western Title Off- signature of First Western Title Site Access to the Off -Site Access to the Main Main Computer Computer as prepared and authorized by County Counsel TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Signature of Graz- MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign the Grazing ing Lease with Lease with Harold Marken/Harper Harold Marken/ Brown. Harper Brown TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Signature of Pre- MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign Prenatal natal Contracts Contract with Robert E. Guild, M.D., TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. Signature of Awbrey MOTION: MAUDLIN moved to sign Awbrey Butte Butte Homesites Homesites Phase Two Plat. Phase Two Plat TUTTLE: Second. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. The meeting was adjourned. D HUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LAURENCE A. TU LE, CHAIRMAN LOWBSTO TE, COMMISSIONER DI, C ISSIONER BOCC:kbw 7 VOL 65 FACE 874