1995-04593-Minutes for Meeting January 18,1995 Recorded 1/26/199595~04593
MINUTES
0138`0147
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-.--
Wednesday, January 18, 1995'?
Chairman Barry H. Slaughter called the meeting to order-at'716 : (2
a.m. Board of County Commissioners in attendance were Barry H.
Slaughter, Nancy Pope Schlangen, and Robert L. Nipper. Also in
attendance were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Tom Blust, County
Engineer; Jana Snowball, 9-1-1 County Service District; Cal Rrosch,
9-1-1 County Service District Director; Darrell Davidson, Sheriff;
Andy Crosby, Assistant County Counsel; George Read, Community
Development Director; and Rick Isham, County Counsel.
Chairman Barry H. Slaughter announced that Al Driver was appointed
as the Director of Solid Waste. Larry Rice will remain as Director
of Public Works.
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY 9-1-1 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
1. SIGNATURE OF RESOLUTION NO. 9b -
DISTRICT LYING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY TO THE DESCHUTES COUNTY 9-
1-1 SERVICE DISTRICT
Before the Board was signature of Resolution No. 95-005,
regarding the annexation of the portion of the Sisters/Camp
Sherman Fire Protection District lying in Jefferson County to
the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District.
SCHLANGEN: I move signature of Resolution No. 95-005.
NIPPER: I second it. KEYS ''`;C
Y ^6
VOTE: SLAUGHTER. YES Fk1,
SCHLANGEN: YES 19g, 9
9,
NIPPER: YES
2. SIGNATURE OF RESOLUTION NO 95-012, REGARDING THE DESCHUTES
COUNTY 9-1-1 SERVICE DISTRICT COMPUTER UPGRADE
Before the Board was signature of Resolution No. 95-012,
regarding the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District computer
upgrade.
Jana Snowball reported the hardware purchase had already been
completed. This was for the software upgrade.
Bob Nipper expressed concern over the public's conception of
what goes on at the County level. In the future he wanted the
directors to have all in order before coming to the Board.
3.
4.
0138-0148
SCHLANGEN: I move signature of Resolution 95-012.
NIPPER: I'll second it.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
RECONVENE AS DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent agenda items before the Board of County Commissioners
were: 1) signature of Regional Strategy Intergovernmental
Agreement with COIC; 2) signature of final plat for partition
MP -94-31; 3) signature of Conservation Easement for LM -94-238
(Riemer); and 4) approval of out-of-state travel request for
library employee.
NIPPER: I move approval of the consent agenda items.
SCHLANGEN: Second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
SIGNATURE OF ORDER NO. 95-015, ESTABLISHING ALL OF SEMINOLE
CIRCLE AS A COUNTY ROAD
Before the Board was signature of Order No. 95-015,
establishing all of Seminole Circle as a county road.
Tom Blust reported these were concerning two Local Improvement
Districts for Seminole Circle and Comanche Circle in Deschutes
River Woods. He reported the total cost including
construction for Seminole Circle was $62,171. There were
twenty-three benefitted lots within that L.I.D. The
assessment per lot was $2,703 which was about 12% below the
original estimate.
Tom Blust reported the total cost on the Comanche Circle Local
Improvement District was $40,252. There were fifteen
benefitted lots within the L.I.D. with an assessment of $2,683
which was also approximately 12% below the original estimate.
SCHLANGEN: I'll make a motion for signature of Order No.
95-015.
NIPPER: I'll second it.
MINUTES PAGE 2 JANUARY 18, 1995
0138-w0149
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
5. SIGNATURE OF ORDER NO. 95-016, ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S
ASSESSMENT REPORT, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT AND SETTING A
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN
SEMINOLE CIRCLE L.I.D. LOCATED IN DESCHUTES RIVER WOODS
SUBDIVISION
Before the Board was signature of Order No. 95-016, accepting
the Engineer's Assessment Report, accepting the improvement
and setting a hearing on the proposed assessment of road
improvements in Seminole Circle L.I.D. located in Deschutes
River Woods Subdivision.
SCHLANGEN: I move signature of Order No. 95-016.
NIPPER: I'll second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
6. SIGNATURE OF ORDER NO. 95-017, ESTABLISHING ALL OF COMANCHE
CIRCLE AS A COUNTY ROAD
Before the Board was signature of Order No. 95-017,
establishing all of Comanche Circle as a county road.
SCHLANGEN: I move signature of Order No. 95-017.
NIPPER: I'll second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
7. SIGNATURE OF ORDER NO. 95-018, ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S
ASSESSMENT REPORT, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT AND SETTING A
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN
COMANCHE CIRCLE L.I.D. LOCATED IN DESCHUTES RIVER WOODS
SUBDIVISION
Before the Board was signature of Order No. 95-018, accepting
the Engineer's Assessment Report, accepting the improvement
and setting a hearing on the proposed assessment for road
improvements in Comanche Circle L.I.D. located in Deschutes
River Woods subdivision.
MINUTES PAGE 3 JANUARY 18, 1995
SCHLANGEN: I move signature of Order No.+95S:—0150
NIPPER: Second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
8. PROCEEDING TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 94-
054 OR SIGNATURE OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-006, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 94-054 (BLUE SPRUCE MOTEL)
Before the Board was consideration of proceeding to condemn
real property under Resolution No. 94-054 or signature of
Resolution No. 95-006, rescinding Resolution No. 94-054, a
resolution declaring necessity to acquire and the purpose of
acquiring fee simple title to certain real property for a road
right-of-way.
Rick Isham, County Counsel, reported this was originally
scheduled in December to either proceed with the acquisition
of the property which was basically referred to as a portion
of the Blue Spruce Motel property on the corner of Badger Road
and Highway 97 or consider some other course of action.
Commissioner Throop was a member of the Deschutes County
Commission prior to this matter coming onto the agenda.
Commissioner Throop has since resigned his office before
considering this agenda item and the other two commissioners
wished to set this matter over until today.
At the time of the signature of the Cooperative Improvement
Agreement with the State which provided for the installation
of the traffic control signal at the intersection of Badger
Road and Highway 97, there was a second element to that
decision that the actual filing of a complaint to condemn that
1,100 square feet of property would require specific
authorization by the Board of County Commissioners. As a
consequence, no complaint condemning that property has been
filed.
In the absence of proceeding under Resolution No. 94-054 to
acquire the property, there was also before the Board
consideration of Resolution No. 95-006 which would rescind
Resolution No. 94-054. A resolution declaring the intent to
acquire real property was the condition precedent to filing a
condemnation action. Therefore rescinding Resolution No. 94-
054 will have the effect of taking away the required
legislative action of the Board in acquiring the property.
MINUTES PAGE 4 JANUARY 18, 1995
0138--0151
Rick Isham reported he received a telephone call from Bill
Gary this morning. He stated apparently Bill Gary had been in
contact with Dan Van Vactor. He stated Mr. Van Vactor had
told Mr. Gary that this resolution was pending. Rick Isham
reported Mr. Van Vactor informed Mr. Gary that he intended to
address the Board of County Commissioners regarding
alternative to Resolution No. 95-006. Mr. Gary, the attorney
for Wal -mart, raised several issues. One of the issues was
that he felt the rescinding of Resolution No. 94-054 might
constitute an anticipatory repudiation of contractual
relationship between Wal -mart and Deschutes County. Mr. Gary
felt that if the Board of County Commissioners were going to
accept input from other interested parties, such as Mr. Van
Vactor or his client, that Wal -mart should have the
opportunity to be present and present their side of the story
with respect to proceeding with rescinding Resolution No. 94-
054.
Commissioner Schlangen asked if this was a request from Mr.
Gary for the Board not to go forward with Resolution No. 94-
054 or not to rescind it. Commissioner Nipper asked if there
was a time frame for the request.
Rick Isham reported there was no specific time frame with
respect to proceeding to condemn the property or repealing the
resolution. That was a self imposed time frame which started
originally in December when it was scheduled. He stated if
there was not an opportunity for additional input at this
meeting, Mr. Gary felt there may be a legal significance to
the Resolution No. 94-054, but he would not request to be
present here unless the action the Board was going to take
would be to adopt and receive public comment on the Resolution
No. 95-006.
Commissioner Slaughter stated this item had been on the agenda
for a month. He asked if Mr. Gary was ever notified. Rick
Isham stated Mr. Gary was never notified.
Commissioner Nipper recommended that Mr. Gary, Wal -mart,
should be given a two week period to prepare an appropriate
response on their behalf.
Commissioner Slaughter stated that Wal -mart was a party to
this issue whether we liked it or not. The street runs back
to Wal -mart, it does not go there for the irrigation district
or some other business. He felt it was important that all
parties have their say. He stated that if Mr. Gary felt the
Board was cutting them out of it, then we should make sure he
was involved. Commissioner Slaughter thought all of the folks
had been notified.
MINUTES PAGE 5 JANUARY 18, 1995
0138-e0152
Rick Isham asked the Board if it was their intention to
proceed and authorize the filing of the condemnation action if
Wal -mart made a convincing case to proceed with the
condemnation.
Commissioner Slaughter asked what the alternatives were. He
asked if the resolution could be rescinded and then something
re-established or if the Board had to just rescind it and
leave it. Rick Isham stated that if the Board rescinded the
resolution, they could not proceed under that resolution. The
Board would have to adopt a new resolution which they could do
at a later date if they determine that was the appropriate
action at that time.
Commissioner Schlangen asked if Mr. Gary was requesting the
Board not to rescind the resolution without him having an
opportunity for input. Rick Isham stated that what Mr. Gary
said was that if the Board received input from others
regarding the resolution, he would like to be present. He
stated Mr. Gary indicated that if someone else had an
opportunity to come to convince the Board to take action other
than the action that was set forth in the resolution, he would
want to be present.
Commissioner Slaughter stated that this was not a public
hearing therefore the Board did not have to hear any other
comments from anyone.
Rick Isham stated Resolution No. 95-006 rescinds Resolution
No. 94-054, which was the condition to proceeding the filing
for condemnation.
Commissioner Schlangen asked if Mr. Gary had a problem with
the Board rescinding the resolution without having more
information. Rick Isham stated Mr. Gary had a problem with
the Board rescinding the resolution. He reported Mr. Gary
felt that there was an agreement made that the County would
condemn the property which was located at the corner of Badger
Road and Highway 97.
Commissioner Nipper stated that to this point Mr. Van Vactor
and the Franklins had not offered any further evidence or
suggestions as far as the decision that this Board should
take. Rick Isham reported that Dan Van Vactor had faxed him
a letter yesterday ( January 17, 1995 ) or possibly this morning
(January 18, 1995) indicating that he was going to request the
Board to adopt a different version of Resolution No. 95-006
which, in addition to rescinding the resolution, would have
additional conditions. Rick stated it was his understanding
that Mr. Van Vactor had some additions to the original
language rescinding the resolution.
MINUTES PAGE 6 JANUARY 18, 1995
a
0138-0153
Commissioner Nipper stated that it appeared Mr. Van Vactor and
the Franklins were not happy with Resolution No. 95-006
either. Rick Isham stated he presumed that was a fair
statement.
Mr. Van Vactor stated that was not correct. He stated they
were not offering an alternative form. He stated his letter
was a letter to Bill Gary which Rick Isham got a copy of out
of courtesy. He stated he was not present today to offer an
alternative form. Rick Isham stated his (Dan Van Vactor's)
letter said that he was.
Commissioner Slaughter wondered if the Board rescinded the
resolution whether Mr. Van Vactor was going to ask for any
kind of changes. Mr. Van Vactor said he was not.
Commissioner Slaughter stated this was not a public hearing so
there was no reason to accept any evidence from anyone. He
stated all the Board was doing was rescinding a previous
resolution.
NIPPER: I move rescinding Resolution No. 94-054, which
would be an adoption of Resolution 95-006.
SCHLANGEN: Second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-002, AMENDING CHAPTER -13 OF
THE DESCHUTES COUNTY CODE, REGARDING THE ABATEMENT_ PROGRAM
Before the Board was the first reading of Ordinance No. 95-
002, amending Chapter 13 of the Deschutes County Code,
regarding the Abatement Program.
SCHLANGEN: I move first reading of Ordinance No. 95-002,
by title only.
NIPPER: Second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
Chairman Slaughter performed the first reading of Ordinance
No. 95-002. The second reading of this ordinance will take
place in two weeks on February 1, 1995.
MINUTES PAGE 7 JANUARY 18, 1995
0138-0154
10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-005, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF
THE DESCHUTES COUNTY CODE, REGARDING THE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Before the Board was the first reading of Ordinance No. 95-
005, amending Chapter 15 of the Deschutes County Code,
regarding the Abatement Program.
SCHLANGEN: I move first reading of Ordinance No. 95-005,
by title only.
NIPPER: I second it.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
Chairman Slaughter performed the first reading of Ordinance
No. 95-005, by title only. The second reading of this
ordinance will take place in two weeks on February 1, 1995.
11. SIGNATURE OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-007, DESIGNATING THE REGISTERED
AGENT AND OFFICE FOR THE REDMOND LIBRARY SERVICE DISTRICT,
RESOLUTION NO 95-008, DESIGNATING THE REGISTERED AGENT AND
OFFICE FOR THE BEND LIBRARY COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT,
RESOLUTION NO 95-009, DESIGNATING THE REGISTERED AGENT AND
OFFICE FOR THE SISTERS LIBRARY COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT,
RESOLUTION NO. 95-010, DESIGNATING THE REGISTERED AGENT AND
OFFICE FOR THE LA PINE LIBRARY COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT,
RESOLUTION NO 95-011, DESIGNATING THE REGISTERED AGENT AND
OFFICE FOR THE SUNRIVER LIBRARY COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
Before the Board was signature of Resolution No. 95-007,
designating the registered agent and office for the Redmond
Library Service District, Resolution NO. 95-008, designating
the registered agent and office for the Bend Library County
Service District, Resolution No. 95-009, designating the
registered agent and office for the Sisters Library County
Service District, Resolution No. 95-010, designating the
registered agent and office for the La Pine Library County
Service District, and Resolution No. 95-011, designating the
registered agent and office for the Sunriver Library County
Service District.
SCHLANGEN:
NIPPER:
VOTE:
MINUTES PAGE 8
I move signature of Resolution No. 95-007, 95-
008, 95-009, 95-010 and 95-011.
I'll second that.
SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
JANUARY 18, 1995
0138-0.55
12. APPOINTMENT OF BOB FISCHER TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION,
APPOINTMENT OF RON WALKER AS CHAIR OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION,
RESCIND APPOINTMENT OF BOB NIPPER AS CHAIR AND MEMBER OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION, AND APPOINTMENT OF BOB NIPPER AS ALTERNATE
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Before the Board was appointment of Bob Fischer to the Board
of Equalization, appointment of Ron Walker as Chair of the
Board of Equalization, rescind the appointment of Bob Nipper
as Chair and member of the Board of Equalization, and
appointment of Bob Nipper as an alternate member of the Board
of Equalization.
SCHLANGEN: I move all of the appointments and rescinding
the appointments.
NIPPER: I'll second that.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
13. APPOINTMENTOF CAROL WOODARD TO THE REGIONAL STRATEGIES
COMMITTEE AND STEWART WEITZMAN AS ALTERNATE MEMBER
Before the Board was appointment of Carol Woodard to the Tri -
County Regional Strategies Committee and Stewart Weitzman as
the alternate member to the Tri -County Committee.
NIPPER: I move appointment of Carol Woodard and
Stewart Weitzman.
SCHLANGEN: I second the motion.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
14. APPROVAL OF WEEKLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$279,661.35
Before the Board was approval of the weekly accounts payable
vouchers in the amount of $279,661.35.
NIPPER: I move for approval subject to review.
SCHLANGEN: Second.
VOTE: SLAUGHTER: YES
SCHLANGEN: YES
NIPPER: YES
MINUTES PAGE 9 JANUARY 18, 1995
0138-0156
DATED this I'1 day of, 1994, by the
Board of Commissioners of Deschir es Count4r, Oregon.
Barry H. Slaughter, Chairman
'Ir &A A I /\ pl�'� I jlw CUV-jtv-A
Nancy Pope�Sch4ngen, Commission Ir
7AT T : 6��
Recording Secr tary Robiit L. Nipper, Commissioner
MINUTES PAGE 10 JANUARY 18, 1995