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2003-1320-Minutes for Meeting October 06,2003 Recorded 10/16/2003DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDSNANCY } COMMISSIONERS' JOURNALNTY CLERK �d 2003.1320 111111111 111111 IIII II I I III I m 10/16/2003 11:30:00 AM 2003-13;0 DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE PAGE This page must be included if document is re-recorded. Do Not remove from original document. Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend, OR 97701-1947 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 388-4752 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Tom De Wolf and Michael M. Daly. Also present were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Mark Pilliod and Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; Catherine Morrow, Steve Jorgensen, Jon Skidmore and George Read, Community Development Department; Tom Blust and Gary Judd, Road Department; Anna Johnson, Commissioners' Office; Tammy Credicott, Property Management; media representatives Chris Barker of the Bulletin and Barney Lerten of bend. com and The Bugle; and two other citizens. Chair Dennis Luke opened the meeting at 10: 00 a.m. 1. Before the Board was Citizen Input. None was offered. 2. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Order No. 2003-091, Ratifying the Appointment of County Residents to BOPTA (Board of Property Tax Appeals). Nancy Blankenship said there are two returning members and three new members proposed. She added that she would like to see this larger pool from which to choose, since in the past there have been just three members. Only three members serve at one time, but it is prudent to have additional folks for training purposes or if someone is not available. DEWOLF: Move approval. DALY: Second. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 1 of 7 Pages VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 3. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2003-457, a Grant Application for La Pine Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements. George Read said this was last year's congressional appropriation, and that the County needs to apply to actually get the funding. DEWOLF: Move approval. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 4. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of the Second Reading and Consideration of Signature of Ordinance No. 203-031, regarding Urban Reserve Areas Eligible for Resort Siting. This will be addressed on Wednesday, October 8. 5. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of the Second Reading of Ordinances No. 2003-079 and No. 2003-080, Regarding the Designation of Eight Tax Lots as Rural Commercial (a Portion of Ahern Acres, La Pine). This will be addressed on Wednesday, October 8. 6. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-120, Adoption of the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Program. This item has been delayed, as some of the appropriate documents have not been received.. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 2 of 7 Pages 7. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Order No. 2003-100, Transferring Cash among Various Funds as Budgeted in the Deschutes County Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04, and Directing Entries. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. 8. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-112, Appropriating New Mental Health Grant Funds to the Deschutes County Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04, and Directing Entries. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. 9. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-113, Transferring Appropriations within the Deschutes County Mental Health Fund, and Directing Entries. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. 10. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-116, Transferring Appropriations within the Sheriff's Office Fund, and Directing Entries. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. 11. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-117, Transferring Appropriations within the Deschutes County General Fund for the Purchase of a Plat Cabinet. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. 12. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003-118, Appropriating New Health Department Grant Funds to the Deschutes County Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04, and Directing Entries. This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 3 of 7 Pages 13. Before the Board was Discussion and Consideration of Signature of a Letter Appointing Cheryl Howard to the Deschutes County Weed Board. DEWOLF: Move approval. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 14. Before the Board was Discussion regarding County -owned Land Located within the City of Redmond's Urban Growth Boundary Industrial Area. Real Estate Broker of Record, Steve Scott, gave an overview of the property, which is zoned M-2 or EFU, depending upon the location. He said that he and Tammy Credicott previously discussed with the Commissioners possibly partitioning within the M-2 area. (At this time he referred to oversized maps of the area and the property.) He further explained that there have to be separate legal lots of record to do anything further with the property. In theory, subdividing would be accomplished after the partition is completed. If necessary, lot line adjustments can be done at that time. Two parcels are now under lease: one is virtually perpetual eve acres with a radio tower on a portion) and one is renewed annually (with B & S Logging). Commissioner Daly stated that he spoke with a City of Redmond planner, who indicated that the property is subdividable right now. He added that there are almost no small M-2 zoned lots available, which would be perfect for small businesses. In his opinion there is a strong demand for that type of parcel. Discussion then took place regarding possible uses of the property and the processes that could be followed. George Read said that the City of Redmond is seeking shovel -ready property; and that twenty-five sites in Oregon will receive funding for infrastructure improvements. The Governor's Office sets the rules for this; the rules are not totally known at this time, but the City wants to be prepared as much as possible. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 4 of 7 Pages Commissioner Daly expressed concern about leasing a portion of the property to Hap Taylor Company, which would tie up the property for as long as 18 months. He said that he would like to talk with Hap Taylor to determine if the parcel has to be the one indicated. CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUNRIVER SERVICE DISTRICT 15. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2003- 119, Authoring Interfund Loans for the Sunriver Service District. DEWOLF: Move approval subject to legal review, with the caveat it doesn't cost the County any money. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Note for record: After the meeting, Legal Counsel Mark Pilliod indicated that this document will be heavily revised, and should go back on the Board's agenda later in the month. 16. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Steve Jorgensen reminded the Board that an e-mail was received from the La Pine Chamber of Commerce, asking for County support for gateway signage. They are working with the Oregon Department of Transportation, but don't yet know the potential location of the signs. He added that if they are within community boundaries, there is no problem with landscape management requirements. They would appreciate a general letter of support. Commissioner DeWolf suggested that Mr. Jorgensen draft a letter and have ODOT review it to make sure it fits their needs. The Commissioners indicated that the concept meets their approval. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 5 of 7 Pages Mike Maier stated that an agreement for Portland State University supervisory training classes has been drafted, and the Board needs to approve of him signing the agreement on behalf of the County. DEWOLF: Move approval of Mike Maier signing the agreement with the State for educational classes. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Tom Blust and Gary Judd addressed a letter from Mr. McClure regarding traffic on Burgess Road, La Pine. Their review shows 48 accidents in the area over five years. When calculated into an accident rate schedule, it computes at a fairly safe level. The analysis shows no clear pattern; the accidents occurred during different times of the year, different days of the week and at varying hours. The speed zone is 45 miles per hour, and analysis shows the average speeds are less than 50 miles per hour. The Commissioners asked Mr. Blust to respond to the letter in writing and copy them. Tom Blust gave an update on the office addition to the Road Department building. The site plan has been received by the City of Bend, and one item that is included is a requirement for 1300 feet of sidewalks along the road frontage. However, the property is surrounded mostly by EFU zoned property, and there are no other sidewalks to tie into. The cost to put in this stretch of sidewalk is about $20,000. He said he would talk with the City Engineer about this requirement. Commissioner Luke stated that perhaps the County could agree to put the sidewalks in later when there is a need and when adjacent property owners put them in. Mr. Blust will work with Legal Counsel and report back to the Board. DEWOLF: Move that Tom Blust be authorized to appeal this requirement to the City if there is no other way to address the issue. DALY: Second. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 6 of 7 Pages VOTE: DALY: Yes. DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Being no further items brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. DATED this 6th Day of October 2003 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: (J�F� `"� Recording Secretary loe x Dennis R. Luke, hair Tom DeWolf, Co sioner Daly, JVommissioner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, October 6, 2003 Page 7 of 7 Pages