2003-1360-Minutes for Meeting October 21,2003 Recorded 10/31/2003COUNTY OFFICIAL
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MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2003
Conference Room B - Administration Building - 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend
Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Tom De Wolf and Michael M. Daly.
Also present were Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; and David Givans and Anna
Johnson, Commissioners' Office. Present during various times during the meeting
were Mark Amberg and Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; Marty Wynne, Finance
Department; Gary Smith, Mental Health Department; Tom Blust, Road
Department; Les Stiles and Sue Brewster, Sheriffs Office; Tammy Credicott,
Property Manager; Susan Ross, Commissioners' Office; Steve Scott, Real Estate
Broker of Record; media representatives Chris Barker and Erik Flowers of the
Bulletin, and Barney Lerten of bend.com and The Bugle; and two other citizens.
The meeting began at 1:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Order of Succession for the County.
Sheriff Stiles and Sue Brewster distributed information regarding the order of
succession utilized by other counties, to be used in the event that none of the
Commissioners are able to perform his or her duties. Sue Brewster explained
that this document is required for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services
to be accredited.
After a brief discussion, it was decided that the order of succession should be
the Commissioners, followed by the Sheriff, the Undersheriff and then the
County Administrator. Sheriff Stiles added that he would advise the
Commissioners when a state of emergency exists in the County; that is, when
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration), the CDC (Center for
Disease Control) or the Conflagration Act become involved. The ordinance
will be addressed at the Wednesday, October 29 Board meeting.
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2. Discussion regarding Humane Society Contract Details.
Laurie Craghead said that there is some confusion regarding the time and date
impound fees should begin. The Humane Society of Redmond considers the
date the impound begins as day one. Ms. Craghead was instructed to discuss
this with Mike Maier upon his return from vacation, as he is very familiar with
the provisions of the Humane Society contracts.
3. Communications Update.
Anna Johnson stated that she has asked the Bend -La Pine School District to
help with enhancements to the County's booth, which is very plain. Summit
High School students have indicated they are willing to develop some
enhancements for the cost of the materials, which should amount to less than
$500 for everything.
Commissioner DeWolf asked about the formal presentation booths used by
companies; these booths often have Velcro fasteners so the booth can be used
for a variety of events. Ms. Johnson advised him that those booths cost
anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000. She will get some sketches from the students
for the Board to review, and will also investigate options.
4. Discussion of Hap Taylor Lease.
Steve Scott and Tammy Credicott gave an overview of the proposed lease of the
ten acres owned by the County located east of the Hap Taylor plant that the
Taylors wish to utilize for storage. Commissioner DeWolf said that he is
concerned regarding the possibility of tying up the property long-term after the
first year. Mark Pilliod stated that he changed that clause so there's an escape
window each year after the first 18 months.
Mike Daly voiced concerns about the possibility that the ten acres could be a
part of future road grid system in Redmond, and he wants to be sure this won't
be a problem for the City. He also stressed that representatives of the City of
Redmond should be involved in anything that the County is considering for the
property, since this is Redmond's future. Commissioner Luke stated that the
land should still be partitioned, which takes at least a year. Commissioner Daly
said he wants any plans for the property to be presented to the City's planners
and public works.
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Steve Scott noted that the B & S lease, which is on another portion of the
County's property, does not have the same provisions. He also said that the
letter sent out by the Hap Taylor Company was merely an indication that they
may be interested in purchasing the entire property, and was not an official
offer to purchase.
Tammy Credicott added that the County's 1800 acres still needs to be split; only
the acreage within the urban growth boundary has been appraised at this point.
There is only one legal lot of record at this time.
Commissioner DeWolf recommended that a copy of the lease and the maps of
the area be provided to City of Redmond officials so that they can give their
input. Commissioner Daly indicated he would talk with them.
Commissioner Luke said he would like to make a decision on this issue in a
week. Steve Scott stated that he will also send a letter to the City asking for
input.
At this point, Bruce Churchill and Todd Taylor of the Hap Taylor Company
joined the meeting. Commissioner Luke left for the duration of the meeting.
Mr. Churchill said that they can wait for a while if necessary. He said he did
talk with Joanne Sutherland of the City of Redmond regarding the land issues.
Commissioner Daly interjected that he feels strongly that this land is
Redmond's future and decisions regarding this property should not be rushed.
He added that he is okay with the lease if the City has no problem with it.
Mr. Taylor advised that the City is seeking shovel -ready property so that State
funding can be obtained for economic development. He also said that his
company plans to pay fair market value for whatever they purchase, and aren't
looking for any special favors.
Commissioner Daly stated that George Read of Community Development
should also be involved so that any potential negative impacts can be addressed.
5. Update regarding Crisis Resolution Center.
A discussion took place regarding an article in the Bulletin relating to open
meetings. Since the members of the LLC have not yet met, any opinion
regarding whether the meetings should be open or closed to the public is
premature.
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Commissioner DeWolf said that the law and ethics dictate that the County
should have open meetings; however, the LLC may not be subject to the same
rules. The preference of the Commissioners is that all meetings be open, but
there are instances when it is not possible, especially when patient
confidentiality is involved. The nature of the meetings and how they will be
conducted will likely be addressed by the members of the LLC when they
conduct their first meeting.
6. Other Business.
None was offered.
Being no further items brought before the group, the meeting adjourned at
3: 30 p. m.
DATED this 21St Day of October 2003 for the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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Dennis R. Luke,
Tom DeWolf, Commissioner
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i ael M. Daly, Co missioner