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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 MEETING
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend
Present were Judge Steve Tiktin, Robert Warsaw of the Oregon Youth Authority;
Bob La Combe for Juvenile Community Justice; Michael Dugan, District Attorney;
Andy Jordan, Bend Police Chief; Sheriff Les Stiles; Jacques DeKalb, Defense
Lawyer; Bob Smit, KIDS Center; Becky Jackson, Parole & Probation; citizen
member Jack Blum; and media representative Lisa Rosetta of the Bulletin. Also
present for a portion of the meeting were Judge Michael Sullivan; Commissioner
Michael Daly; and citizen Andrea Blum.
Absent were the following members: Commissioner Tom DeWolf; County
Administrator Mike Maier; Scott Johnson, Commission on Children & Families;
citizen member Denny Maloney; Trial Courts Administrator Ernie Mazorol; Lt.
Ron Nelson of the Oregon State Police; Lane Roberts, Redmond Police Chief;
Jenny Scanlon, Juvenile Community Justice; and Gary Smith, Mental Health
Director.
1. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Judge Steve Tiktin at 3:35 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2004 Meeting.
MIKE DUGAN: Move approval.
JACK BLUM: Second.
VOTE: Unanimous approval.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
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3. Impact of Failure of Measure 30 - Discussion and Planning.
Judge Tiktin gave a brief overview of an e-mail he received from Phil Lemmon.
This e-mail had been forwarded to LPSCC members for their review. (A copy
is attached as Exhibit A.)
Judge Tiktin then asked for the attendees to give an overview of how the failure
of the passage of Measure 30 impacts their department or agency.
District Attorney Mike Dugan said that the crime lab will likely lose 60% of its
forensic staff, based on seniority. The local crime lab has staff with high
seniority, but it is possible they could be moved to another location. The
Oregon State Police may close down all of their crime labs in eastern and
southwestern Oregon.
He added that the crime lab cut would eliminate all but one implied consent
staff, who handle the breath testing equipment; and almost all firearms analysts.
The consensus at a January meeting between the Governor, Chiefs of Police,
Sheriffs, District Attorneys and the Department of Corrections was that the
crime labs are the glue that holds the agencies together.
Mr. Dugan also said that the O.S.P. budget is archaic; there is no flexibility and
funds cannot be moved around. District Attorneys and defense attorneys are
working on this issue, which could become serious.
Jacques DeKalb stated that defense attorneys may go on as usual until the
funding runs out; it is hoped that a procedure will be worked out to resolve this
issue before than occurs.
Mr. Dugan said that his department will lose some money, mostly for the
District Attorney's salary and the Deputy D.A. supplements. His department
may also fall further behind in hiring prosecutors.
Judge Tiktin referred to an e-mail message from Gary Smith, Director of
Mental Health for the County. (A copy is attached as Exhibit B.) The message
implies that the Oregon Health Plan won't cover alcohol and drug rehabilitation
programs anymore - just children, but not all of them. Mr. Smith's department
lost $1.2 million per year in revenue; regionally about $1.8 million has been
lost.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
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Becky Jackson explained that since the last cut in funding, some offenders
could still access Oregon Health Fund programs, but this won't last since there
will be no funds available.
Judge Tiktin observed that the programs that engage people before they are
released from jail are very important. Sheriff Stiles added that an important
link for prisoners will be lost.
Bob Smit said that his organization lost one therapist position before the failure
of Measure 30, and they will probably lose another one-half position now.
They have gone from five positions to four, and now three and one-half, which
is significant. He added that these positions are Deschutes County employees
and funding is provided by Mental Health.
Judge Tiktin explained that there have not been many changes in Court
operations; public safety is a high priority. The intent is to operate five days a
week. There will probably be no further staff reduction at this time; but
keeping Measure 30 in mind, vacant positions have not been filled.
He added that the biggest impact is on non-public safety cases. Delays are
expected. If indigent defense funds are cut, this will be a big problem. There
will also be a $17 million hit to community corrections.
Becky Jackson said that the Department of Corrections can't take over the local
Parole & Probation work. There will be no drug and alcohol programs, and
virtually no consequences for criminal behavior. With a loss of $6.8 million for
prisons, the Department of Corrections may have to resort to early releases.
She added that her probation officers have experienced a 10% pay loss due to a
four-day schedule, positions are not being filled so the caseloads are high, and
the officers are demoralized.
Sheriff Stiles indicated that Lane County has already sent a letter that they are
investigating opting out. They have had to lay off 33 jail employees. He added
that last year he recommended the County send an opt out letter, but he can't
recommend it now since $1.287 million from the State is better than nothing.
The group then discussed further ramifications of the failure of the passage of
Measure 30, and the possibility of opting out.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
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Bob LaCombe said that Juvenile Community Justice is waiting to be notified of
changes, since the Oregon Health Plan will be affected immediately.
Andy Jordan stated that Bend Police Department hasn't had any direct negative
impact yet. They are working on their budget in an attempt to add eight
officers, since they have been behind the curve in staffing for some time and
this shows up in crime statistics.
4. Update on Sheriffs Levy.
Sheriff Stiles gave an overview of the proposed levy, which would sustain what
is in place now, with no work center or CORE program. However, with
increased demands, the quality of service will be affected.
If the levy fails, funding will be significantly cut, resulting in no patrols, no
investigations, and ten to twenty positions gone. The jail will go to 65 beds.
The Sisters contract will be sustained. Approximately 112 people will be laid
off. The total consequences are unknown, but only major cases will be
addressed, and court security and transport will be handled by one person as
needed.
If the levy fails, employees will be laid off on May because of unfunded
liabilities, such as vacation time. The City of Bend Council passed a resolution
of support, as did Black Butte Ranch. The cities of Redmond and Sisters are to
come. The caveat is that the blue ribbon committee needs to be able to go
forward with recommendations by May 2006. He added that the Board of
Commissioners still needs to make a decision on how to appoint individuals to
the blue ribbon committee.
Sheriff Stiles asked if the members of LPSCC would be willing to provide a
letter of support as well. Mike Dugan observed that LPSCC as a group could
support the levy, but the Courts may have an issue with it. He asked that
because of public safety issues, can the Courts support it.
Judge Tiktin said that he will ask the other judges at their next meeting. Judge
Sullivan added that they are very restricted as to what they can do. Judge Tiktin
indicated that keeping Sheriff services alive is critical to public safety; and it is
possible this can be supported by the judges as a bench.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
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Jack Blum stated that the members are LPSCC and he thinks the support of
LPSCC is appropriate.
This item will be discussed at the next LPSCC meeting.
Judge Sullivan then asked what percentage of the inmates at the local jail are
mentally ill. Sheriff Stiles replied that the figure is thought to be between 12-
15% of the jail population. It is a serious issue already; and with no Mental
Health resources, the jail then becomes a repository for the mentally ill.
Commissioner Mike Daly stated that the Crisis Resolution Center is now under
construction, and should be running in eight or nine months. It will have fifteen
beds instead of the current five in Park Place. He did not know if any of the
beds would be secure.
Judge Tiktin said that cuts to the Oregon State Hospital also cause a public
safety issue throughout the state.
Andy Jordan stated that his department is getting many more calls regarding
suicide and other mental health problems. Mike Dugan added that there is no
mental health court, so people with mental health problems get virtually no
help.
5. Reminder of Department of Corrections Presentation.
Becky Jackson reminded the group that Ginger Martin of the Department of
Corrections will be making a presentation to the group at the next LPSCC
meeting on March 1. She asked that if any of the members have questions for
Ms. Martin to e-mail them (to Ms. Jackson) as soon as possible. She will
forward the questions to Ms. Martin.
6. Other Business.
None was offered.
Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 5: 00 p.m.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
Page 5 of 6 Pages
Respectfully submitted this 9th Day of February 2004.
Recording Secretary
Next Meeting _ Agenda
Presentation given by Ginger Martin, Department of Corrections
Discussion of proposed LPSCC letter of support for Sheriffs levy
Discussion of possible recommendations to Board of Commissioners regarding the
makeup of the "Blue Ribbon" Committee for Sheriffs Department funding
Attachments
Exhibit A: E-mail message from Phil Lemmon
Exhibit B: E-mail message from Gary Smith
Exhibit C: Meeting sign -in sheet
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, February 9, 2004
Page 6 of 6 Pages
LPSCC chairs and staff:
<tcolahan@orednet.org>, "Todd Anderson"
<tanderso@co.tillamook.or.us>, "Vic Falgout"
< vgfalgou@co.douglas.or.us >
cc:
Subject: Measure 30 public safety budget cuts
I wanted to give you a brief update on the status of state budget cuts
resulting from the vote on Measure 30.
As you may recall, the 2003 legislature passed a law (HB 5077) that directed
specific budget reductions to occur if the revenue package passed by the
legislature was referred. HB 5077 provides that $58.1 million in reductions
to public safety agencies will take effect on May 1, 2004. Additional,
across-the-board reductions to all agencies may be necessary to balance the
budget before June 2005, but the extent of those cuts has not been determined.
The HB 5077 reductions, and current plans to implement them, are as follows:
* State police crime labs. HB 5077 directs a $3.9 million
reduction to state crime labs. Governor Kulongoski has announced he will ask
the legislative Emergency Board to restore the full amount.
* Community Corrections. HB 5077 directs $17.8 million in cuts to
community corrections grants. DOC director Max Williams will be meeting with
county commissioners and public safety representatives to see what management
actions the state can take to continue full participation in the local control
model despite the budget cuts.
* Indigent Defense. Funding for indigent defense is reduced $9.9
million. The state Public Defense Services Commission expects that funding
for appointed counsel in all types of cases will run out in the spring of
2005. It is continuing to explore options, and changing circumstances from
other agency activities may modify the timeline.
* Oregon Youth Authority. OYA will implement its $5.8 million cut
by re -opening fewer beds (50 beds, with accompanying community services,
instead of 100).
* Department of Corrections. DOC will lose $6.8 million from its
institutions and programs budget. It will delay opening a special management
unit at Coffee Creek and make other internal changes to respond to the
reduction.
* Court Operations. The state court budget will be reduced by $13
million. There might be some reduction in operating hours, but at this time
the courts do not anticipate any full-day closures. All types of criminal
cases will continue to be processed.
* District Attorneys. Counties will lose $800,000 in salary
supplements for deputy district attorneys.
These reductions do not balance the budget, since failure of BM 30 cuts
revenue $766 million and HB 5077 only cuts $544.6 million in expenditures. To
balance the budget, the state will first use its projected ending balance and
any revenue from updated revenue forecasts. If additional cuts are necessary
to balance the budget, they will be taken across all agency budget line items
on an equal percentage basis. Decisions on any across-the-board reductions
likely will not be made until sometime after the May revenue forecast.
At this time, it does not appear that a special legislative session to modify
HB 5077 reductions is likely.
Phil Lemman
Executive Director
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"Gary Smith"
To: "Tom Crabtree (E-mail)" <tc@empnet.com>, "Andy Jordan
<Gar S@co.deschutes
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(E-mail)" <ajordan@ci.bend. or. us>, "Becky Jackson (E-mail)"
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<Becky_Jackson@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Ernie Mazorol (E-mail)"
02/09/2004 12:18 PM
<ERNEST.MAZOROL@ojd.state.or.us>, "John Hummel (E-mail)"
<hummel@hddlaw.com>, "Lane Roberts (E-mail)"
<laner@redmond.or.us>, "Ron Nelson (E-mail)"
<ron.nelson@state.or.us>, "Stephen Tiktin (E-mail)"
<Stephen.N.TIKTIN@ojd.state.or.us>, "Victoria Roe"
<Victoria@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Eileen Stein"
<estein@ci.sisters.or.us>, "Gary Smith"
<GaryS@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Gordon Norman"
<Gordon Norman@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Jenny Scanlon"
<JennyS@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Les Stiles"
<Istiles@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Mike Dugan"
<MikeD@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Mike Maier"
< MikeM@co.deschutes.or.us >, "Scott Johnson"
<ScottJ@co.deschutes.or.us>, "Tom DeWolf"
<TomDe@co.deschutes.or.us>
cc:
Subject: Today's meeting
I won't be able to attend today's meeting due to a schedule conflict.
However, I think the agenda includes each of us reporting on the impact
of the Measure 30 election on our programs. So, here's my piece.
The cut plan put out by the Governor included elimination of the mental
health and alcohol/drug benefit for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Plus
program (which is limited pretty much to the disabled population). The
Standard program (that included many clients in the criminal justice
system) might have been restored as well had M30 passed. That's now
very unlikely to happen.
Deschutes has about 12,000 residents eligible for the OHP. There's a
total of about 18,000 in the three county area. The loss of all OHP
coverage for mental health and alcohol/drug would mean a severe
reduction in the service availability for these individuals and
families. The only "covered lives" remaining would be children, and not
all of them at that. For our department, that translates to a loss of
about $1.2m a year in revenue (most of it federal) and about $1.8m for
the region. We laid off 23 staff last year when we had a $lm loss, so
you can see where this is going.
The "good" news is that many of us are working with the Governor to find
a way to avoid loss of coverage for the Plus group. I'm very optimistic
that will happen and that almost everything I said above won't happen.
Gary
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