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Tom De Wolf
Dennis R. Luke
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION Mike Daly
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building
1130 NW Harriman St., Bend
Present were Commissioners Tom DeWolf and Dennis R. Luke; Commissioner
Michael M. Daly was unable to attend. Also present were Mike Maier, County
Administrator; Tom Blust and George Kolb, Road Department; Chris
Schmoyer, George Read, Damian Syrnyk and Kevin Harrison, Community
Development; and Sue Brewster and Larry Blanton, Sheriffs Office. Also in
attendance were Kelley Jacobs and others from Juvenile Community Justice;
Tammy Credicott, Property Management; Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel;
Ted Schassberger, Commissioners' Office; and Media Representative Mike
Cronin of The Bulletin.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
None was offered.
2. Before the Board was a Discussion of the Reading of a Proclamation,
Declaring April 21 through 27 Crime Victims' Rights Week in Deschutes
County.
This item is scheduled for the Wednesday, April 10 Board meeting.
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Quality Services Performed with Pride
Monday, April 8, 2002
3. Before the Board was a Presentation regarding Electronic Commerce
Status for the Redmond Enterprise Zone, and a Resolution Requesting the
County's Support.
Bob Quitmeier of the City of Redmond explained that recently the State has
allowed a pilot program for e-commerce enterprise zones. The City of
Redmond has submitted an application, but needs resolutions from both the
City and the County to support this request.
He stated this is important to the City of Redmond. Bend has seen a great
influx of jobs that pay low to minimum wage; but housing prices in Bend have
risen to one of the highest in the state. Because a housing product in Redmond
is about $40,000 less for same product, people move to Redmond but often
work in Bend. This is reflected by commuting problems.
He further said that many citizens don't realize that property taxes on a home
don't support the services needed by the residents of the home; industry &
commercial businesses actually bring in more. The major goal to have a
house/job balance in Redmond; and it is hoped that the enterprise zone leads to
a commercial revitalization and industrial growth; the City is looking at urban
reserve projects to keep costs down.
He also explained that an e-commerce designation would give us the ability to
target commercial and industrial firms that use the internet for a major portion
of their business. Since there are only four of these in the state, the City of
Redmond has a good shot at it.
A general discussion then occurred regarding the dollar impact to the City and
the County, and allowing some commercial businesses (such as call centers) to
be allowed the designation, which is normally allowed for just industrial
businesses. He also explained that the State program is set for five years.
Chair DeWolf said that he does not support enterprise zones or financial
incentives. He is on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIL) and
finds it troubling to provide loans to businesses. He said that fundamentally he
feels it flies in the face of the free market. He further stated that he respects
Redmond's efforts but that Redmond still has to provide infrastructure for a
portion of these years. He asked that Mr. Quitmeier contact Commissioner
Daly at home to discuss this issue; a response from the Board of Commissioners
will be made on Wednesday, April 10.
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4. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of
Resolution No. 2002-022, Accepting a Petition to Vacate a Frontage Utility
Easement near Mt. Washington Drive/Westridge Drive; and Consideration
of Signature of Order No. 2002-055, Vacating Said Easement.
George Kolb explained this easement created when the frontage road was
vacated, and is no longer needed. He is in the process of obtaining letters from
the utility companies and the City of Bend indicating they have no use for it.
5. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of a
Two-year Lease for the Sheriffs Office Substation in Sisters (through June
30, 2004).
Sue Brewster said this is a new lease for new space. Larry Blanton explained
that it will cost about an additional $800 more over a year's time, but it doubles
for the floor space, has plumbing that works, and better security. There is
enough space to conduct meetings as well.
LUKE: Move approval.
DEWOLF: Second.
VOTE: LUKE: Yes.
DEWOLF: Chair votes yes.
6. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Approval of a
Byrne Grant Application for Funding to Support a Coordinated System
Response to Juvenile Domestic Violence Issues.
Kelley Jacobs introduced members of a juvenile domestic work group that was
formed, at the initiative of the members, about two years ago. She and they
requested the Board to approve an application for a grant to support a
coordinated system response to juvenile domestic violence issues. The grant
would be for four years, but is renewed annually. There is a built-in evaluation
process.
The members present were Christine McMann; Dave Abrahmson; Faith
McKee, Gail Bartley, Ken Mathers, and Andrea Abrahmson.
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The grant funds two additional full-time employees. They could be hired, or
current employees could go into it, with the understanding that it is grant -
funded. The hope is to set a system in place so that certain results of the
program and grant are established forever.
The Commissioners asked that Legal Counsel review the draft grant prior to
Wednesday, April 10.
7. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Decision on the Adoption of
Amendments to Title 18 to Address House Bill 3326 (Regarding Certain
Land Divisions in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone).
The Commissioners said they might need to postpone this decision again until
Commissioner Daly returns.
Kevin Harrison explained that there is some pent-up demand and people are
waiting for this decision. Some have already been able to make use of the
House Bill without needing the code changes. He said he would contact
Commissioner Daly by phone to see if he is ready for a decision on Wednesday,
April 10, perhaps by conference call.
8. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Decision on CDD File Nos. PA-99-
5/ZC-99-3 (Sisters School District) and PA-99-4/ZC-99-1 (Barclay
Meadows Business Park) as Remanded by LUBA regarding Specific
Transportation Issues.
This item will be addressed at the Wednesday, April 10 Board meeting.
9. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Decision Whether to Hear an
Appeal on File No. A-01-18/LR-99-49, an Appeal of the Hearings Officer's
Decision on a Lot of Record Verification (Applicant: Rastovich).
Damian Syrnyk stated that he tried to reach the attorney for the applicant, but
was unable to do so. He will contact his office and advise him that the Board
hopes to decide this on Wednesday, April 10.
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10. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Public Hearing on the Vance
Annexation into Howell's Hilltop Acres Special Road District.
Laurie Craghead said that there has been no opposition to her knowledge. It
involves a one-person landowner.
11. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Decision on an Appeal of the
Hearings Officer's Decision on File No. CU-01-83/SP-01-52, Denying a
Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a Commercial Activity in
Conjunction with a Farm Use in an MUA-10 Zone (Applicant: Brian).
This item will be addressed at the Wednesday, April 10 Board meeting.
12. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of
Order No. 2002-059, Authorizing the Sale of Excess County Land (located
in Deschutes River Woods) to Private Parties.
Tammy Credicott explained that this is non -buildable, excess land, which is not
usable by the County. The Board indicated this should be on Wednesday's
consent agenda.
13. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of
Order No. 2002-058, Prohibiting Motor Vehicle Parking on Certain
County -owned Property.
The Board indicated this should be on Wednesday's consent agenda.
14. Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of
Order No. 2002-051, Transferring Cash among Various Funds as Budgeted
in the Deschutes County Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget, and Directing
Entries.
The Board indicated this should be on Wednesday's consent agenda.
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Before the Board was a Discussion and Consideration of Signature of
Order No. 2002-028, Appropriating New Grant Funds from the State of
Oregon for Mental Health Services (for Fiscal Year 2001-2002).
The Board indicated this should be on Wednesday's consent agenda.
Before the Board were Additions to the Agenda.
None were offered.
Being no further items brought before the Board, Chair Tom De Wolf adjourned
the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
DATED this 8th Day of April 2002 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Tom DeW.*, Chair
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Dennis R. Luke,—Commissioner
Michael M. Daly, Commissioner
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